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Newspaper

Galveston Leader

Location

Galveston, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

8

Indiana Sunday School Convention Ends In Four Cornered Fight

The 1912 Indiana State Sunday School convention closing session in Wayne elected officers led by President Woodrow Lee of Indianapolis and Recording Secretary L B Kinney of Indianapolis. Delegates from Richmond Evansville Terre Haute and Crawfordsville debated future plans as sixty counties sent representatives and the event drew national attention for its vigorous discussions.

Richmond Evansville Terre Haute Crawfordseville Indianapolis Ind Indien State Sunday School Association Pi Wayne Woo Tai Wies Paesident Felt Greenfield C Bearbarn Indiananals Dl BP Kine Indaapelin TL G. Pierson Spencer Ibs Meaiue Cisfier Cuba Eorbee Cinea Co Psec Et J. O3 Liar- Leeroy Jos Ehentiy Ratty Boterset Rodl Sketel Pietiae

Richmond Seeks 1612 Convention Amid Debts and Delays

Richmond pushes for a 1612 convention of the Indiana State Sancay School association with officers noting strong probability of a large gathering. Delegates and locals spread word by badges as planning unfolds across multiple counties and cities.

Richmond Indiana Sancay S&ehool Associaion

Mystery of Poole Farm Whistle Sparked Inquest

Reports describe a farm scene near Poole with a missing body search and a investigation into a whistle related to a disposal claim. Authorities examined the forty acre property and related structures while witnesses including Mrs Boot and family arrived. Evidence centered on a steam whistle device and a corrode copper valve with linked birds and tampering suggesting foul play. The case involves local officials in Wood County and a request to Ohio for further inquiry while noting the former Fort Wey cde team and regional sports history.

Reuscetaen Joan Wl Peta Poole Ana Nvino Ethias Boot Paas Waite Fara

Tax Levy Changes Linked to Saloons in Indiana Counties

The article notes county tax levies shifting in Indiana with 26.3 percent of counties that cut rates having saloons and 32 counties raising rates, seven of which had saloons. Warrick, dry under county option, kept the 1910 rate at 63 cents. It argues liquor licenses do not directly drive levies, aside from property valuation effects. It also mentions a forestry treatise by Charles Jean outlining native and introduced Indiana trees with full-page drawings, covering about 125 native species.

Baer Warrick Charles Jean State Board of Forestry Uded Indiana Cam

Purple Eggs Reported From H L Rest Farm

A farm near Columbus reports hens laying purple eggs without coloring. Articles describe witness exhibits and confirm the unusual eggs. The piece also notes local fires, a missing person tied to a prior era, and a river captain’s death in Evansville.

Columbus H. L. Rest Exmeinath Weyanmer Tie Pens Co. & Reecoor

Indiana News In Brief From Ewood To Columbus

Ewood proclaims Fourth of July banned for city celebrations, forbidding cannons and revolvers. Greencastle reports robberies and weird garden thefts as Charry Mo Smith faces a home invasion incident. hotel organizers host a moonlight boat ride in Dearham County. Columbus notes thefts of jardinières and table linens, plus a whiskey of porch theft. court actions include a bar association chartered electric launch trip. A Wilson Creek area farmer’s daughter is rescued from an assault, and licensing issues arise as residents seek new registrations while a suspect faces charges.

Ewood Brumbaugh Greencastle Charry Mo Smith Barner Yoound Otters Nao Pearte Lastacur Coloumrbus Rom. Lienberger JD. Emmons Walter Bush Louis J. Weiser James Cl Tadley Richard Celly Poe Samuel Wetines Boetindines Preryatey Ats Ents Komed Philp Ratti Foonte Wabash

Happy Home Coming and Domestic Duty

A snippet on the ideal home where a working husband returns to a well kept, well dressed wife and tidy children. Hewitt's Hassy Task soap is praised for easing cleaning chores at five cents a cake. A southern patter exchange adds village color about domestic life and a new wife rumor.

Oll Hewitt

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