Boy’s shotgun shell accident leaves Letts lad badly burned
Carl Weisenburg twelve of near Letts suffered severe facial injuries from lighting a shotgun shell in a barn yard. He burned his eyes and nose while watching the powder ignite, was treated by Dr Pleak and faces possible loss of sight and lifelong disfigurement. Parents urged to keep dangerous items away from children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Weisenburg
Letts
John Wolfe
William Ralston
Pleak
Greensburg Promotes City Through Full Page Ad
Greensburg Commercial Club launches publicity drive in Indianapolis Star with a full page feature inviting residents and outsiders to view Greensburg as a favorable home for factories and affordable living. The ad will include images of key landmarks and a map portraying Greensburg as the hub of southeastern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
Greensburgers
John L. Wright
the Star
Court House
Carnegie Library
Main Street
Sudden Death of Mrs Joseph Patterson
Mrs. Joseph Patterson died at her West Sheridan street home Saturday at 7 oclock from heart trouble. She was past sixty nine and had lived in the county all her life. Survived by a husband seven children three brothers and four sisters. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at home conducted by Rev J B Lathrop with Revs Alonzo Murphy and T J Anthony. Burial in Shiloh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Patterson
West Sheridan Street
J. B. Lathrop
Alonzo Murphy
T. J. Anthony
Shiloh
Receiver takes control of Indianapolis Star and papers
George C. Hitt named receiver by Judge A B Anderson of the federal court and takes possession of the Indianapolis Star and its league papers Terre Haute and Muncie Stars. Hitt posts 100000 bond with American Surety Co. Dan Reid, of New York City, asks the receiver to run the papers and sell soon. The Star will continue as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Hitt
A. B. Anderson
Federal Court
Indianapolis Star
Terre Haute and Muncie
Hitt
Bond
American Surety Co
Indianapolis Journal
Dan Reid
New York City
Star
Europe
Commencement Dates Set By County Board Of Education
The County Board of Education met Monday and elected William Snell as truant officer. It fixed September seventh as the opening date for county schools and decided to hire a transportation driver without bidding. Township commencements are scheduled from May 30 to June 12 with George MacKintosh of Wabash College chosen to deliver the Jackson township address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Edgar Merdenhall
William Snell
Jackson
Sardina
Adams
Fugit
Clarksburg
Sandcreek
Marion
Letts
Clay
Putney
Clinton
Washington
Greensburg
George MacKintosh
Wabash College
Jackson Township
High Day for Presbyterians
Rev. Walter H. Reynolds preached his first sermon as pastor to a large attentive congregation. A congregational meeting approved remodeling at a bid of 10 200 with Pulse and Porter and installing steam heat electric lights and fresco. The total project funds amount to about 15 000 to modernize the church within a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Reynolds
New Presbyterian
Pulse & Porter
Pardons Possible for Powers and Howard at Georgetown
Caleb Powers and James Howard, jailed in Georgetown Kentucky for eight years over Governor Goebel’s murder, may receive pardons within days from Governor Willson. The men argue prior administration denied them fair trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Georgetown
Kentucky
Willson
Powers
Howard
Goebel
New Reporter C F Minton Joins The Standard Staff
C F Minton has become a reporter for The Standard on Monday. He previously spent years with the Cincinnati Post and other major dailies and has worked to organize the subscription list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Minton
Standard
Encampment of 61st Indiana Regiment at Kokomo
The Sixty-first Indiana regiment schedules an encampment at Kokomo on May 19. Commander William A. Ketchum orders a parade not exceeding one mile due to veterans' limited ability to march.
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Sixty-first Indiana Regiment
Kokomo
William A. Ketchum
Five Gone in Laura Town Anti-Saloon League Victory
The Anti-Saloon League in Laura a town of 800 population succeeded in clearing the town of every saloon for the next two years. The league will celebrate the event Tuesday evening.
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Anti-Saloon League
Laura
New York World Plans Large 25th Anniversary Issue
On May 10 the New York World will publish one of its largest papers, spanning nearly 200 full size pages. The ambitious edition required about $100,000 to print and distribute, commemorating the twenty fifth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Tribute to Good Nature and Battertons Wallpaper
A Beecher quotation extols good nature as richer than knowledge or money for all who share happiness. The note then promotes Battertons wallpaper, claiming their large stock best styles and prices attract customers seeking value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Battertons
City Council Discusses Pavement Repairs and Sidewalk Bids
Monday session at city hall approved pavement repairs on Ireland and Bennett streets and awarded garbage removal to George Littell at 3.10 daily. Bills for street work and Carnegie Library sidewalks awarded, with committee named to urge ditch work and fire safety improvements at Fairyland and Masonic buildings.
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Epstein
Elder
East End
J. H. Parker
Ireland Street
Bennett Street
George Littell
North Street
Hart
Oscar Miller
J. B. Robison
John Hornung
Fairyland
Masonic
East Main Street
Horace Skillman
Carver Street
Fourth
Corporation Limits
Michigan Avenue
Corporation Line
Carnegie Library
J. H. Moody & Son
DIOR
Hs Cena
Real Estate Transfers in Sandcreek and Surrounding Townships
A series of transfers lists multiple buyers and sellers. Ethel M Sharp to Verne King sells land in Sandcreek for 100 dollars. Mendenhall and Fleming to John F Weston convey a Highland lot for 250 dollars. John H Gibson to Alta May Gibson sells eighty acres in Clay for 3400 dollars. A E Hershfield to Allen Burton sells a city lot for 60 dollars. Walter S Whipple to John F Weston transfers twenty eight acres in Sand creek township for 1000 dollars. A A Moore to George S Littell sells ten city lots for 2600 dollars. James E Meeley to Michael Gallagher sells seventy three acres in Sand creek township for 3000 dollars. Lottie H Sechrist et al to James Dashiel sells a city lot for 2800 dollars. Otto O Owen to William Holland Jr sells a lot in Adams for 7500 dollars.
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Ethel M. Sharp
Verne King
Sandcreek
Mendenhall & Fleming
John F. Weston
Highland
John H. Gibson
Alta May Gibson
A. E. Hershfield
Allen Burton
City
Walter S. Whipple
A. A. Moore
George S. Littell
James E. Meeley
Michael Galagher
Sandcreek Township
Lottie H. Sechrist Et al
James Dashiel
Otto O. Owen
William Holland, Jr
Adams
Shooting Terrifies East End Residents on South Michigan
Two pistol shots shattered the quiet on South Michigan Avenue and nearby areas Tuesday night as city officers pursued visiting troublemakers. One bullet penetrated Jake Hass home, lodging near his window after plowing through weather boarding. No arrests were made.
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South Michigan Avenue
Jake Hass
Jake
Miss Davidson Scalded by Tea Kettle Incident
Miss Jane Davidson of West Walnut Street was badly scalded Wednesday when a tea kettle spilled boiling water onto her foot and limb. A doctor treated her promptly at the scene.
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Jane Davidson
West Walnut Street
Collop Nominated for Congress After 96th Ballot
Bloomington indiana May 6 judge W A Collop of Vincennes was nominated for congress by the democrats of the second district on the 96th ballot with Cyrus Davis 40 11 38 to Collop 687 18. The withdrawal of Alvin Padgett after the 595th ballot made Collop nomination possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
W. A. Collop
Vincennes
Cyrus Davis
Collop
Alvin Padgett
County Officials Grant Licenses and Award Road Contracts
The county commissioners approved liquor licenses for George Tolen of this city and William Ruberg of Millhousen. They named road viewers for Sandcreek township and appointed Lillian Redington as deputy county assessor. Multiple turnpike and bridge contracts were awarded including Ewing road to Vernon D. Elder for 8197 and several bridges to H. J. Moody & Son with various amounts. Elmer Sefton was subpoenaed for the state grand jury.
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George Tolen
William Ruberg
Millhousen
James A. Davis
M. D. Bartig
M. Gaston
Sandcreek Township
Lillian Redington
Wright
Letts Hardware Company
A. Bayless
P. L. Doles
Bruce Craig
J. P. McGee
Caleb Wright
William Rolfing
Jap Cobb
W. G. Styers
R. T. McGee
Steven Stier
Frank Brown
Frank Eubank
J A. Stagg
Beasley Road
Ewing Road
Clay Township
Vernon D. Elder
Lowe & Craig
J. W. Demoss
Harris City
Sandcreek
Joe Matthews
J. G
No Use to Die Promotes King’s New Discovery
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa praises Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble and coughs. She says it kept her alive and cured lung disease even after hopeless prognosis. The remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold at F M Henry & Co. with a guarantee 50 cents and 1 00 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Henry & Co
Roger's Stain Floor Finish Promises Big Makeover
Batterton's Drug Store touts Roger's Stain Floor for old furniture and floors claiming a noticeable improvement in appearance. Prompt use suggested to revitalize surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s Drug Store
Roger
Batterton’s
Mrs Cooper Guilty in Infant's Death Manslaughter
Mrs Frances Cooper, eighteen, wife of Stephen Cooper, was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two to fourteen years in the Indianapolis women's prison for drawing her infant child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Frances Cooper
Stephen Cooper
Indianapolis
County Commissioners Rule in Third Ward Remonstrance Case
Brazil Indiana May 6 The county commissioners render verdict in the Third ward remonstrance case finding that the remonstrants had a majority of one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Third Ward
Advertised Letters and Cards List for May Mail
The list includes names such as Aaron Byroad A M Coffing H C Gilchrist J N Haas and others with cards for Arkell Alexander Sam Burney George Foote John Gidley Mrs Jean Aller Kathryne Ketchum. These letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on May 19 if not claimed, by L D Braden P M.
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Arkell Alexander
Sam Burney
George Foote
John Gidley
Jean Aller
Kathryne Ketchum
L. D. Braden
P. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. King
New Reporter
West Sme
Sovare
McCormick
Banner
Page Fence Co
Shimer & Co
American Steel & Wire Co
Viz
Elwood & American
Davis & Clark
Mall St. and
Michigan Ave
Elder Building
Commissioners Court
Mrs. Cooper
Aaron Byroad
A. M. Coffing
H. C. Gilchrist
J.N. Haas
Harry E. Kakes
R. E. McManus
Wesley Potts
Isaac Richards
S. F. Pedman
John D. Turpin
Jesse Taylor
William Lowe
Henry Smith
Minnie Sutton
Waite
West Side Square
Edmeades Bros
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