City council set for regular session this evening
The city council will meet in regular session at the council chamber in the fire department this evening at 7 o'clock. Numerous residents and visitors, including university guests and alumni, are seen around town for commencement exercises and engagements. The week features many travelers, visitors, and wedding and funeral preparations, with campus events and parade plans noted throughout the day.
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Fire Department
Ira G. Blackstock
Springfield, IL
Martha Washington Club
Thomas Sweet
Roy West
Chicago
Ill
Delta Tau Delta House
Fred Tucker
St. Louis
Lawrence Tucker
Elgin
No Relief From Heat As Temperatures Stay High
The area endures intense heat with no relief in sight as thermometers show about the same highs. At 2 PM today the warmest reading was 97 degrees, slightly below Monday’s 98 at the same hour. Forecasts call for fair skies and continued warmth tonight and Wednesday with varying hourly readings recorded by the Shipley self registering device.
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E. Shipley
Rhubarb Conserve Recipe Steps and Ingredients
Four pounds rhubarb four pounds sugar three oranges one pound currants and one pound raisins are combined. Cut rhubarb small, sugar coats and rests overnight, then cook one hour. Peel oranges, add to mixture, pour hot water over raisins and currants, soak twenty minutes, drain, then mix with rhubarb. Seal jars and enjoy this delicious conserve.
Busy troner floor pad relief for tired feet
A floor pad described as two inches high will comfort busy workers. One side uses floor linen for summer, the other carpet for winter, providing unbelievable relief to tired feet.
How to prevent cracking fruit jars with a silver spoon
A simple preservation tip advises placing a silver spoon in each jar before pouring boiling liquid to prevent cracking. This method eliminates the need for preheating jars and is described as both safe and easy.
DOG NURSED PIBS AS PUPS
Nellie the Boston bull terrier at No 1 engine house Troy Hill mourns her litter and two suckling pigs she adopted. Captain William Higgins of the engine company visited Herrs Island stockyards and brought back two orphan pigs, giving them nursing bottles. Nellie mourns the pup loss and grieves for the piglets after they are removed to a Reserve Township farmer.
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Pittsburgh
Pat Nellie
Engine House
Troy Hill
Nellie
William Higgins
Engine Company
Herrs Island
Captain Higgins
Reserve Township
Cave of Outlaws near Altus famed Jesse James Cave hides water filled passage
The Jesse James Cave near Altus Oklahoma draws curiosity as locals note its carved name Frank James dated May 1, 1870. The cave spans about a mile with water depths from three to eight feet, reachable only by front entrance. Indian relics dot the area including arrows and a corn grinding stone. Visitors recall narrow ravines, hidden entrances, and a possible buried money plan linked to a convict.
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Altus
James Brothers
Wade
Jesse James
Dames
Frank James
Abo
Brinkman Ok
Creal
Oklahoma
Brinkman
Mangum
Ram Attacks Naboth. Dog Hero Tracks Ram to Help
In Hazelburet Mississippi 71 year old Naboth Huyler was attacked by four rams and severely hurt. His dog intervened driving the rams away and then ran a mile to summon neighbors. Neighbors followed the brave canine to Naboth who survived the encounter. The ram has killed several dogs larger than Naboth’s savior.
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Hazelburet
Huyler Naboth
Naboth
Coatesville Club Members Hear Address by Mrs Ogg
The Woman's Literary Club of Coatesville hosted Mrs. Robert A. Ogg of Greencastle, speaking on The Cultural Value of Literature. A musical program by Mr and Mrs Todd and Miss Hunt preceded the talk, followed by refreshments and a social hour.
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Coatesville Club
Woman’s Literary Club
Coatesville
George Hughes
Miss Hanks
Hughes
DePauw
Robert A.ogg
Greencastle
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mr. Todd
Aaron M. Lisby
Aappy
Indiana Wheat Forecast Promises Record Season 1914
The government crop report issued June 8 1914 predicts a bumper wheat crop for Indiana this year with an estimated 42 500 000 bushels for the state and 900 000 000 bushels for the United States. Oats in Indiana are expected to be below average while the national oats crop rises. A Putnam County Circuit Court suit seeks payment on a promissory note, James L. Hamilton versus E. Frost Hurst, including attorney fees. Obituary: Chestina Sutherlin born 1846 died 1914, survived by husband four children and eleven grandchildren. funeral held at New Maysville M E Church.
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Indiana
United States
Putnam County
James L. Hamilton
E. Frost Hurst
Hamilton
Chestina Sutherlin
Benjamin F
Mariam Emmers
David P. Sutherlin
Presbyterian Church
New Maysville
M.fe
Jesus
New Maysville M. E
Mayhall
Old Gold Juniors Meet Alumni In Key Baseball Game
Today at 3 pm the DePauw alumni baseball team faces the varsity, the latter fresh from winning the state secondary title. Pitcher Patterson and catcher Fred Tuck return for the Old Gold lineup along with stars Lottie Tucker Chester Jewett Charles Jewett Polly Buick Sam Preston. Varsity gaps include Sisson Harris and Rowan, replaced by McLain and McDonald. Ward Christie returns from Purdue for a brief visit before heading to Ontario to work in electrical engineering with the Canadian government.
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Lottie” Tucker
Chester Jewett
Charles Jewett
Polly” Buick
Sam Preston
Sisson
Rowan
Harris
DePauw
McLain
McDonald
Ward Christie
Purdue University
P. R. Christie
Ontario
Canada
Purdue
Mr. Christie
F. Tucker
Wis Patterson
Fleming
C. Jewett
McClain Bridges
L. Tucker
Thomas Buick
Preston
Bradder
Moore Jewett
Mehaffey
Bradleys Tip Tops Manager Jumps Leagues Again
Bill Bradley, longtime Tip Tops manager of the Brooklyn Fed club, has changed leagues multiple times. He previously moved from Chicago to Cleveland with the American League, then from Toronto to the International and now to the Federal. A former top third baseman, he remains solid though less mobile, set to handle third base in Brooklyn unless a new recruit takes the spot.
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Bill Bradley
Tip Tops
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Chicago
Toronto
Federal
Bill
Voice of the People: vote to block new high school
Jackson Boyd urgesGreencastle residents to pressure City Council to elect a school board member who will oppose the proposed new high school building. He cites a ward survey showing 75 percent against the project and warns citizens have only four to five hours to influence councilmen before a 25 year decision.
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Greencastle
Sunday Visits Across Broadpark In This Community
Mr and Mrs Paul Coleman hosted visitors on Sunday including Mr and Mrs Jeene and Mr and Mrs Maurice Hendren who called on Mr and Mrs Thomas Aubrey. Rev Thomas Brown of Plainfield preached at Walnut Chapel on Saturday and Sunday. Fletch Walters spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs David Pruitt near Amo while Shelton Ray of Stilesville visited her parents and Mrs James Buis on Sunday.
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Paul Coleman
Jeene
Maurice Hendren
Thomas Aubrey
Thomas Brown
Plainfield
David Wallace
Brown
Walnut Chapel
Fletch Walters
David Pruitt
Amo
Shelton Ray
Stilesville
James Buis
Local residents visit and family gatherings fill weekend
Names of residents from multiple households share visits and visits extended through the week. Mr Garrett Dan Lucy and Mrs Sam Goodwin along with others were seen visiting Jewell Campbell. several couples spent Sunday with Will Shuck and Jerry Nichols. Family members from Fillmore and Missouri joined in visits and travel plans.
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Garrett Dan Lucy
Sam Goodwin
Morris Goodwin
Will Shuck
Devahiter Mary
Jerry Nichols
Ov' Clay
Joenpbvll
Zella Masten
Jewell Campbell
Jemina Duncan
Duncan
Joe Garrett
Gertrude Switt
Bertha Jackson
Mevina Ruark
Fillmore
Ransom
James Phillips
Charles
Missouri
Wesley Phillips
Fred Hunter
Morris
Avis Knetzer
Oklahoma
Arch Fickley
Frank Garrett
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Alice Jenkins
Charleston, Ill
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Phillip Frank
Crawfordsville
Chicago University
H. L. Betzner
Clayton
Asa Smith
Waynetown
Emma Ludlum
Lillian Southard
South College Avenue
John Cooper
Indianapolis
W. A. Maher
South Locust Street
F. L. Caldwell
Auburn
Neb
Willis Woods
Kenneth Dicks
H. L. Elliott
Progressive Club
T. W. Atwood
Florence Myers
Cairo
Mich
A. N. Holloway
Atwood
Theron Atwood, Jr
J. P. Allen, Jr
Wallace Brown
Harry Brown
Pomeroy
Mr. Brown
South
Harry Burnsides
Purdue University At Lafayette
A. P. Burnsides
Taylor Avenue
Mary Shock
Detroit
Olive Brain
Omaha
Alpha Omicron Pi
Vernon Alford
Harold
Monon
Ind
Walter Crawford
West Walnut Street
J. F. Stevens
Princeton
R. L. O’hair
George Cannon
Frank Cannon
Lulu Shildmyer
Marie Sage
Joseph Swallow
Holy Cross Church
Miss Sage
Hartford City
Ralph
E. W. Connerly
O. M. Thomas
Morton
W. M. Whistett
Martinsville
Vincent
Lamar Grubb
Covington
Henry Grubb
West Liberty Street
L. M. Pruitt
University
Studebaker Automobile Factory
William Glenn
The
Indianapolis Star
William Preston
Franklin
David Price
Clarence Royce
Terre Haute
Royce
Minta Allen
J. H. Hollingshead
Ft. Smith Ark
Racer Bittles
Opha Beckwith
Anderson
J. N. Taylor
Taylor
Forest Hill Cemetery
Minetta Taylor
R. E. Richards
Bainbridge
D. L. Vandament
East Elm Street
Prentiss Deffendall
Taylorville
J. B. Hoover
Deffendall
John Riley
Howard
Green
Pibs
Firemen
Cave OF Outlaws
Ram
Spamnhurst Osteopaths
Donner Block
Piade
W. W. Gilgis
Bedford, Indiana
RK. B. Arnold
C.H. Cook
G. B. Williams
Indiana and
Columbia Sts
Browning’s Grocery
Voice OF the People
Jackson Boyd
Broadpark
Malta
South Inns Street
Walter Boyer
Indiana Street
Brazil
East Washington Street
Herald Office
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