Indianapolis Daybook Foreshadows Local Business and Social Ties
A long list of residents and visitors frequent Indianapolis for business and social events. Notables include Mrs. Samuel Ramiden, Joseph Bament, Miss Julia Jean Nelson, and Milton Brown. Community groups meet, lectures given, and plans set for clubs, banquets, and church activities with numerous local names and businesses involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bament
Indianapolis
E. M. Denny
Julia Jean Nelson
Obituary for Jacob Mitchell of Otter Creek
Jacob Mitchell born August 4 1851 died January 4 1915 aged 63 years 5 months 1 day married to Jane Vinzant June 12 1878. He joined Regular Predestinarian Baptist Church Otter Creek February 1880s and was ordained deacon in April 1896. A faithful member loved singing with brethren and sisters and aiding those in need. He leaves wife relatives and friends. Funeral at residence Sunday 10 30 Elders Reeves Irwin burial Vinzant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mitchell
Jane Vinzant
Brethren and Sisters
Zion
Chibl
Reeves
Irwin
Vinzant
Me fie farm dispute spurs Lew Bullerdick move plans
Lew Bullerdick of Poland pursues the Me fie farm from Ivan Huffman and plans to move by March first. George Skelton reportedly will move to Brazil soon. Charles and Harry Evans visited Greencastle on Tuesday. Henry Payne of Asherville was here Sunday. A horse driven by Joe Neese frightened Jack Huffman’s auto last week, overturning the buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Bullerdick
Poland
Ivan Huffman
James Pane
George Skelton
Brazil
Charles
Harry Evans
Greencastle
Henry Payne
Asherville
Joe Neese
Jack Huffman
Woodmen Notice Seeks Regular Evening Session
The Modern Woodmen will meet in regular session this evening at o o clock. A brief weather note mentions very fine winter conditions and a homespun reminder about warm lye hobiny available from grocers.
Maple Sugar Camps to Open as Season Approaches
Putnam County prepares for a new maple sugar season as weather favors sap collection. The article notes a long history of maple syrup making from Indigenous methods to modern evaporators, emphasizing rising demand and a strong local industry. It also mentions Indiana syrup production in 1900 and Charles W. Huffman’s recent election to the city council.
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Putnam County
Mod. m
Ohio
Indiana
The Mule Case Trial Tomorrow
Suit filed by Oral Myers seeks 250 damages from Mort Rissler for a mule injured in the Pro Progressive parade. The trial will begin Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Myers
Mort Rissler
Mule
Trial Props Up Fun As Putnam Parades Lead to Suit
In Greencastle Putnam county, Oral Myers of Carpentersville sues Mort Rissler, a Progressive, for 250 dollars after Rissler's auto collided with Myers' mule team during a Bull Moose parade on October 21. Attorneys from W H Cullen and others represent Myers, Allee firm for Rissler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Bar Association
Court House
Oral Myers
Carpentersville
Mort Rissler
Putnam County
Rissler
Myers
W.H. H. Cullen
Charley McGaughey
Roachdale
Hays & Murphy
Allee
James & Allee
Legislative Gossip Remains United on Lobby Bill
Indiana House Democrats align to pass Perry Davis anti lobby bill with no split in opinion among members. Governor Ralston supports enactment while Senate prospects vary. State Tax Board schedules Feb conferences in South Bend Fort Wayne and other cities to discuss property assessments amid new appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
House
Perry Davis
Ralston
Senate
State Board of Tax Commissioners
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Lafayette
Vincennes
Boonville
New Albany
Richmond
State Tax Board
T. D. Scales
D. M. Link
Indiana oil department revenue hits new high in 1919
The port of Indiana state oil department shows $68 000 in fees collected in the past year, up $7 000 from 1918. Oil inspections reached 623 921 barrels and gasoline 731 844 barrels, with 46 inspectors monthly. Half the revenue goes to inspectors and the other half to the state treasury. Supervisor of oils to resign March 1, turnover to John W. Behymer of Tipton. Henry Ford reports a contract with Russia for forty thousand Ford cars, about two months to complete. Indianapolis travelers say orders improving, optimism rising. William H. O'Brien of Lawrenceburg praises the legislature and Indiana Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fry
John W. Behymer
Tipton
Henry Ford
Ford
Washington
Indianapolis
William H. O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Dearborn County
O’brien
Bobtown Society Notes Mix of Visits Illness and Local News
Sunday school closed until spring and visits by Evans and Ruth Evans to Daniel household. Ames Russell Sunda Oscar Leslie of Asherville in area last week. Illard Oran called to Madison Indiana after brother’s death. Ruth Rightsell Jr. ill with mumps. Wood cutting and coal hauling common. Neese brothers’ runaway incident. horse spooked by car, no injuries. Dr Neese of Poland ill. Sendmeyer Bros. baking fodder. Russell daughter seriously ill. Bartholomew of Poland on professional business. Lew Bullerdick buys Ross Huffman farm. Dr Grose to attend semiannual Pauw University meeting. Mine near Rolam thriving. coal quality good. Carrie Neese visits Evang family. trustees meeting for Dr Grose.
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Robert Evans
Greencastle
Big Be Evans
Ruth Evans
Daniel Week
Ames Russell Sunda
Oscar Leslie
Asherville
Illard Oran
Madison
Ind
Ruth Rightsell Jr
Emamuel
Patrick Neese
Orse
Dr. Neese
Poland
Sendmeyer Bros
Andre
James Russell
Bartholomew
Poand
Bobtown
Lew Bullerdick
Ross Huffman
Obituary of Jonathan Tague Relative to Indianapolis and Roachdale
Jonathan Tague born August 31 1846 in county died 1915 at age 68 after forty six years of marriage to his wife. Survived by wife daughter Ann Gaughey two sisters Judd and Jeneta Henry two nephews Ver P and J A Tague Anderson. Funeral services by Rev Mayhall and burial in Roachdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Tague
Christena Tague
Tim
Ann Gaughey
Judd
Jeneta Henry
Indianapolis
J. A. Taguderson
1. A
Russellville
Mayhall
Roachdale
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Samuel Ramiden
Fred Hixon
Jacob Meikel
Bainbridge
Frank Coss
W. P. Ledbetter
Homer Sellers
Demetrius Tillotson
E. B. Taylor
L. G. Wright
Fred L. O’hair
Central National Bank
C. C. Gillen
Capitol City
Martha Washington Club
Steeg
E. B. Doll
Lelia Walls
Milton Brown
Gentlemen's Literary Club
City Library
Emily Jackson
Alva Lisby
Marion Township
Filmore
Ladies’ Union of the Christian Church
Chas. Lueteke
South Locust Street
Ida Wallace
Jennie Gardner
H. L. Irvine
Stanley
Onah Hartley
Samuel Hartley
Edwards & Brown
Indiana Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
Edwards
Pete Albright
Albright
Tom Gorham
Gorham
Charles Miller
Floyd Township
James Welch
Crawfordsville
William Inman
Eugene Hamrick
Elijah Wallace
Nelda Werneke
Jackson Street
True & True Lumber Co
State Lumberman’s Association
F. A. Hays
Jackson Boyd
Grant Scott
Woman's League
College Avenue M. E
R. A. Ogg
J. G. Dunbar
K. of P. Lodge
George Easley
Danville
Richard Hathaway
Hendricks County
Hathaway
Joe Hare
South End
Harley Harris
Hare
Squire Frank
Matt Murphy
Thad Peck
Mr. Harris
Harris
W. W. Sweet
University
Sweet
Balkan States
Mary Helfer
Cloverdale
Hubert Webster
Terre Haute
Frank Simison
Nietzsche
Gentleman’s Literary Club
Tillotson
Literary Society
Nitzsche
O. H. Smith
Club
Asbury Conservatory of Music
Janette Sargent Haskell
Cranberries -Co
H. L. Frazier
Cash Grocery
Lueteke
Lueteke’s Bakery
Black Hawk
Charles W. Huffman
George A. Dobbs
Huffman
Lew Eltingham
James H. Fry
Pettijohn
Zeis & Compan
Grocers and Bakers
Will
Stilesville Bank
Direpay
Citizens State Bank
Stiles 11
Chester G. Pike
First National Plainfield
Pike
Elmers
John E. Hicks
Chas. W. Frank Arnold
Ivan JF
Mr. Pit
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Indiana Sub
Pinder
Herald
Lawrence Alwoydson
Liberty Streets & Herald
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