Williams-Meeck Lot as Site for New Post Office
Mrs Dras Williams of North Broadway reportedly dissatisfied with the Williams-Meex property chosen as the post office site amid a decision process that also considered the Hamilton-Bonner Franklin and North streets lot. Businessmen and officials weighed the public good, with a second choice noted if the primary site fails. Miss Eden Sparke holds a typing position at the Graphic office.
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Alte le
Williams—Meex
Baimilton
Bonner
Franklin and
North Streets
Eden Sparke
Graphic Office
Raeker to Leave El Paso This Weekend
Dr Jovoa W Raeker departs El Paso this weekend and heads toward a new assignment in another city according to local notices.
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Jovoa W. Raeker
George Ghoomakera
el Paso
Zon Gaterdey
Michael Gannon Miraculous Stairway Escape Raises Hope
Michael Gannon survived a fall down the stairway to DeArmond barber shop and recovered enough to move about. Despite injuries many would find disabling he sets an example of optimism and resilience for others.
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Michael Gannon
DeArmond
Gannon
Greensburg Diagram Matches Star’s 1912 1918 Farm Acts
The Sunday Star shows Greensburg as 49 miles from Greenaburg and lists six designations including Richmonda Greencachie Bloomington Ander eon and Terre Haute. The article notes the Star’s acts of the era relate to farm policy in 1912 to 1918.
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Greenaburg
Star Acts
Farme Foresse
Sunday Star
Gresneburg
Richmonda
Greencachie
Bloomington
Andereon
Terre Haute
Entertainers Visit Mrs Hester Thomson Family
Earl Woodward from Cincinnati visits Sunday with The Missess Side and Ameliea Holby to entertain sister Mrs Hester Thomson and family. Mrs Sam Covert had been spending Christmas with relatives and friends.
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Earl Woodward
Cincinnati
Ameliea Holby
Hester Thomson
Sam Covert
Holiday Hustle Message in a Cautionary Tone
An informal note urges timely payment for a Christmas present and encourages personal effort to secure funds. The text emphasizes self-reliance and a direct call to action to complete the purchase.
Miss Petience Racker Visit with Aunt Lotte Tat masa
Miss Petience Racker spent Monday evening in Shelbyville with her aunt Mrs Lotte Tat masa and family.
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Petience Racker
Shelbyville
Mre
Lotte Tatmasa
Patchy Talk In Town On Post Office Site Decision
The item notes renewed chatter over possible rejection of the first choice for post office sites following a locally written opinion. It mentions improving prospects and community reaction, plus a New Year mood of resilience and social effort.
Abbott Visits Sister in Hope from Sardinia
Mrs. Ella Everend of Sardinia returned with her sister Mise Sure Abbott who came up from Hope this morning for a short visit.
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Mise Sure Abbott
Hope
Ella Everend
Sardinia
Unclear text records Jease Teylor reconciliation case
Fragmentary report indicates Jease Teylor, described with errors, reconciled with his wife and is again residing in Greensbarg after a prior home and year handed over without clear destination or weapon details.
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Jease Teylor
Lucky Mistake Sets Clock Off Causing Gas in Home
Mrs. Sell Berton intended to set the alarm for five but woke at two when the clock misread. The ensuing gas buildup left the house sealed and occupants ill for hours. Neighbors and a weakly able grandfather aided the rescue in a town warned about poor ventilation.
Mrs Frank Heckman Returns Home After Secret Marriage
Mrs Frank Heckman of Indianapolis returned home Monday after a long secret marriage to Frank Heckman, manager at Haerle's store. She has been a clerk and plans house keeping and retirement from public life. The couple, from two prominent families, kept the union private since September.
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Frank Heckman
Indieenapolie
Ashor
Bontile
Mre Hackman
Mies Bentley
Who
Haerle
Inodienapolis
Haerle’s
Hoeckman
Mre
Heckman
Graphic
Well Known Citizen Alex Foley Laid To Rest Near Birthplace
The body of Alex Foley will be laid to rest near his birthplace. He previously lived in Cincinnati but died in St. Petersburg Florida after ill health. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Lanse Wilson of Rushville and two sons Gail and William. sisters Mrs Louis Zotler and Mrs William Mansfield.
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Alex Foley
Mr. Foley
Cincinnati
Ms. Petersburg
Florida
Louis Zotler
Mire
William Mansfield
Lanse Wilson
Rushville
Gail
William
Happy Time for Miss Ann Carroll at Clarkeburg
Miss Ann Carroll celebrated at her Clarkeburg home by friends with a surprise gathering. She received numerous presents and the evening was filled with friendly games and refreshments.
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Ann Carroll
Clarkeburg
Fatal Gas Inhalation Suspected in Local House Fire
Found by Brother Jacob Strasburger a jeweler at George W Clemons store on the west square the victim died in the mother's home gas fumes filled the house. Dr Riley attended under coroner orders and the verdict likely death by asphyxiation. Survived by two brothers Joseph and William two sisters Mrs Anne Gardner and Miss Josephine. Funeral set for Wednesday at 9 AM.
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Jacob Strasburger
George W. Clemons
Wee
Joseph
Sandey
Riley
Strasburger
William
Cincinnati
Stetere
Anne Gardner
Josephine
Lawrenceburg
Funeral Today for Beloved Mrs Gabdrile Tourmans
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon for Mrs Gabdrile Tourmans a beloved town character. Rev J Lathrop and the pastor of the local colored church will conduct the rites. Mrs Thorman and her husband, early residents and respected members of the community, recall Tourmans long service to families.
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Gabdrile Tourmans
Lathrop
Asa
Thorman
Srie
Meek Urges Practical Policies Over Historic Markers
Biographer Jesse W. Mack plans a public notice in the legislature seeking a bill to mark the estate proposed by Abraham Lincoln and his ancestors. The suggestion is seen as impractical, with calls for Meek to focus on useful measures instead.
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Jesse W. Mack
End Poser
Abraham Lipcoln
Jincola
Wdters
Meek
Local Notes and Family News From the City
Mr and Mrs George Willie have gone to Missouri for the winter. Mrs Willie fell and broke her arm. Mrs Mary Fenley of Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Ohio visited home for vacation. Mr and Mrs Emte Pool travel today to attend Chartermss with Mrs George Hoag. Robert story is feverish 102 to 106 with family concerned. Miss Rath Gauge visiting Miss Pearl McMillian for Christmas. Mrs Blanche Hitt listed as ill with hope of improvement. Miss Lore Hickman mentioned in local notes.
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George Willie
City
Missouri
Willie
Mary Fenley
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
Little Robert Story
Ole
Miss Rath Gauge
Newpatatg
Lespending
Mies Pearl McMillian
Havens Family To Take Baby Katherine Home
Mr and Mrs Siaine Havens of Indianapolis plan to take their baby daughter Katherine home from the grandparents after a stay with relatives. The Weaver family also mentioned in connection with the visit.
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Siaine Havens
Indianapolie
Allo
Ocbrietmae
W. GE
Weaver
Katherine
Kidney disease myths debunked in home wealth club letter
The letter explains that back pain and muscle soreness are common and not reliable signs of kidney disease. It notes misleading patent medicines and urges readers to distinguish back pain from kidney disorders such as Bright's disease. It describes symptoms including congestion and diminished kidney blood flow and warns against incorrect diagnoses.
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Kidoeys
Bright
Addison
Aria
Arineta
Rankin Pioneer Passes After Long Citizenship Service
John T. Rankin aged ninety before his passing, a county farmer and Ripley County native, left a wife two daughters and one son as survivors. His obituary notes his role as a gentleman representative of good citizenship.
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John T. Rankin
Mr. Rankin
Ripley
Morris Dilts Dies After Long Illness Civil War Vet
Morris Dilts a retired farmer from St. Paul died at his home Monday after a long illness. He served as a veteran of the Civil War and was aged and survived by family.
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Morris Dilts
St. Paul
Louise Robbins Death Notice in The City
Louise Robbins died after a long illness at age 78. She leaves three sons James Oliver and Sylvester all in the city and a daughter Mrs. Cila Comrade of Detroit. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 oclock with burial in South Park.
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Louise Robbins
James
Oliver
Sylvester
Cila Comrade
Detroit
Bartal
South Park
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