Numerous residents travel for business and leisure across Indiana towns
A long list of individuals, including Dr. S. B. Town Julius Marsh Benjamin Bruner and Mrs. E. W. Connerly, are noted for their business or visiting in Indianapolis Rushville Cloverdale and Greencastle. Others plan trips to Lafayette Columbus and Cincinnati with social and professional engagements and regional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. S. B. Town
Indianapolis
Julius Marsh
Coatesville
Greencastle
Ben-Hur
William Enright
Hammond
Allan Callahan
Elizabeth Street
Chester Garner
Putnamville
Hershal Hurst
Bert Sandy
Samuel Preston
Cloverdale
F. E. Lawton
T. J. Nixon
W. M. Pollard
East Hannastret
Lawrence Allen
Rushville
Margaret Allen
West Franklin Street
Harvest Begins In 54 Years Ago Era
An elderly resident recalls that 54 years ago today the wheat harvest started in this and neighboring counties and lasted about eleven days in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Masonic Notice for Temple Lodge Meeting
Temple Lodge No. 47 F and A M calls a meeting Friday at 7 20 p m with FE A degree. Officers L H Athey W M and E E Caldwell secretary announce the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lodge
L. H. Athey
W. M. E. E. Caldwell
Voice of the People critiques high school plan letters
The writer rebuts earlier arguments on a new Greencastle high school, correcting errors about graduates and urging factual discussion. They attack idealists in education policy, warn against public expenditure waste, and call for businesslike management and careful school board choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Civic League
Ben Jonson
Indiana
Greencastle
City governance by knowledge of life conditions urged
A speaker in Jackson city argues that education and science guide proper civic control. He laments moral cowardice and warns civilization could fail if citizens do not embrace a life built on factual understanding. The author, Jackson Boyd, says his writings aim to express this vision locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Boyd
Equalization of Taxes by the County Board of Review
The County Board of Review is in annual session at the courthouse to equalize county taxes. Taxpayers dissatisfied with last year’s assessments may appear for adjustment and possible tax changes. Auditing of township and county assessors’ books is finished, with personal inspections of private corporations to follow for appraisal-based assessments. The board, chaired by George Dobbs and including C L Airhart H H Runyan plus two appointees, will sit through July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Review
County Board of Review
Court House
Apear
George Dobbs
C. L. Airhart
H. H. Runyan
Charles Crosby
Roachdale
Charles Reel
Reelsville
The Fitness of Woman to Vote and Public Life
A fiery argument for women's suffrage, praising women's economic prudence and guardianship in the home. It contrasts a wife’s steady contribution with male indulgence, urging recognition of a mother’s stake in the welfare of the next generation and the right to vote.
Auto ownership as wealth lesson in humility
A Washington Star quotation shows Dustin Stax arguing that wealth from owning an automobile reveals dependence on many others, from gas vendors to the sheriff. He claims the vehicle’s greatest value lies in teaching humility through wealth.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Town resents attack on college official and Carnegie
Local college official and representatives from many institutions reject a New Yorker accusation against the Carnegie Educational Foundation as unfounded. DePauw commencement speaker also opposes the statement, backing the defense of the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Carnegie Educational Foundation
Depauw
Carnegie Foundation criticized as bribing hand at college source
In Manhattan College proceedings Carnegie Foundation is labeled a bribing hand by Thomas W. Churchill. Ohio and Indiana college heads disputed the charge while DePauw and other leaders defend the foundation, noting gifts and support for religious and scholarly aims.
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Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Thomas W. Churchill
Board of Education of
New York
Manhattan College
Carengie Hall
Churchill
Foundation
Ohio
Indiana
Cincinnati Enquirer
Salem B. Town
DePauw
Equirer
Board of Education of New York
DePauw University
Doctor F C Collins Fined For Unlicensed Fertilizer Plant
Dr Frank C Collins a veterinary living south of Bainbridge pleaded guilty in Putnam Circuit Court to operating a fertilizer factory without a state license. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs after an affidavit alleging unsanitary conditions was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Collins
Bainbridge
J. P. Hughes
Putnam Circuit Court
Collins
Jerome King
Indiana Plans Centennial Essay Contest for 1916
A committee of professors from Indiana universities announces an essay contest for high school students on How Shall Indiana Celebrate Her One Hundredth Birthday. Prizes total 150 dollars with multiple awards, essays limited to 2000 words, due by October 1, 1914 to the state department of public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
J. A. Woodburn
Indiana University
Thomas F. Moran
Purdue University
Harlow Lindley
Earlham
State Department of Public Instruction
Divorce Case in Putnam County Circuit Court
Katie Pearl Person sued Henry Person for an absolute divorce citing cruel treatment and threats to kill. The court adjourned Wednesday with a decision pending days. She sought custody of their son, $200 alimony, and $100 yearly child support. a cross complaint by Henry requested custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Pearl Person
Henry Person
Formed
Putnam County
Hughes
Person
Old Officers Are Re-Elected At Epworth League Session
The Ep worth League of the Greencastle District closed a two day session at Rosedale with officers reelected except for third vice president. District officers include President Robert G. Northway Knightsville first vice Gilbert Knetzer Greencastle second vice Eva LaForge Terre Haute third vice Inez Brant Clinton fourth vice Nellie Flesher Terre Haute secretary Nellie Lewis Brazil junior league superintendent Bessie L. Eaton Terre Haute. Death Claims L A Dobbs Age 46 Dies at Home in Mill Creek Township Funeral Friday at Stilesville with burial in Stilesville cemetery services by Elders Airhart and Masten He leaves mother Elizabeth Vaughn three sons Joel Albert Eugene four brothers George Charley Otto Frank.
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Epworth League
Greencastle
Rosedale
Robert G. Northway
Knightsville
Gilbert Knetzer
Eva LaForge
Terre Haute
Inez Brant
Clinton
Nellie Flesher
Nellie Lewis
Brazil
Bessie L. Eaton
L. A. Dobbs
Mill Creek Township
Stilesville
C. L. Airhart
Masten
Dobbs
Elizabeth Vaughn
Joel
Albert
Eugene
George Dobbs
Charley Dobbs
Otto Dobbs
Frank Dobbs
Morgan County
Indiana Names Disease Prevention Day
Indiana will observe a disease prevention day with a proclamation from Governor Ralston. June 18 and October 2 were set as observance dates, a nine member committee met to fix the first observance. W D Thurber named secretary of the committee. Dr E R Carswell travels to Iowa City on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralston
W. D. Thurber
State Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Petition Seeks Sale of City Water Plant
Bloomington citizens circulate a petition asking the mayor and City Council to sell the city water works and franchise to an outside company at the best price. The move follows water supply agitation and Governor Ralston’s warning of a special session over Indiana University’s presence if no solution is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Ralston
Indiana University
Indiana Public Service Commission
White River
Baptist Prayer Service In Iowa City Tonight
Dr. E R Carswell pastor of the Baptist Church is called to Iowa City on important business Grant Scott will conduct the prayer services tonight Everyone is invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Carswell
The
Baptist Church
Iowa City
Iowa
Grant Scott
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Voice OF the People
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Clarence Neese
Reel Ysle Ind
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