Narrow Escape At West Port Fire Incident
Miss Maud Novinger deputy to Postmaster T W Robinson at West Port narrowly escaped serious injury on duty last Thursday morning when her dress caught fire near an open radiator. Robinson rushed to smother the flames with his hands and burned them, while Novinger escaped with only slight burns. We are getting ready for Christmas. THE BOSTON STORE.
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Maud Novinger
T. W. Robinson
Westport
Mr. Robinson
Miss Novinger
Bridge plan for Galbraith ford over Clifty debated
A Decatur county and Bartholomew county delegation visited Columbus to urge half of the bridge costs. Decatur proposed funding 1000 of 8000 for the Galbraith ford crossing, but Bartholomew balked, offering to cover only the approach section on its side. Bartholomew would pay for the approach portion, the only segment in its county.
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Decatur County
Uancreek Township
Bartholomew County
Columbus
Clifty
Bartholomew County Council
New Suits Filed For October Term In County Clerk Office
Henry Verkamp sues Marion township in Decatur county for $116 for personal service as road supervisor. Conrad Hittle sues Benjamin Woorman on a note for $224. Lincoln Galloway sues Big Four Railway for $150. Marshall E. Newhouse et al seek sale of real estate against Margaret J. Throp et al. Grace Holmes seeks divorce from Edward A. Holmes.
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Henry Verkamp
Marion Township
Decatur County
Indiana
Conrad Hittle
Benjamin Woorman
Lincoln Galloway
Big Four Railway Company
Marshall E. Newhouse
Margaret J. Throp
Grace Holmes
Edward A Holmes
Directors Elected by Patrons of Husbandry Insurance
Stockholders met at the company office Saturday afternoon and elected S. W. Hillman Frank Brown Marshall Newhouse Henry Reddleman John Murr J. F. Templeton and John Powner as directors for the ensuing year.
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Patrons of Husbandry Insurance Company
S. W. Hillman
Frank Brown
Marshall Newhouse
Henry Reddleman
John Murr
J. F. Templeton
John Powner
Civic League Explains Local Option Bill At Meeting
The Civic League met at the Baptist church to hear Mr. Goddard discuss the local option bill. Letters from J Frank Hanly and Mrs Jennie McCune Hughes were read as residents debated petition forms timing and ballot wording for a county wide liquor vote.
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The
Civic League
Baptist Church
Goddard
J. Frank Hanly
Court House Park
Jennie McCune Hughes
Carlisle
Kentucky
Board of Commissioners
Will of William Reed Found in Bank Safe
The will drawn in December 1899 by the late William Reed was unearthed from a safety deposit box at the First National Bank. It names witnesses William Major and Charles Major and is to be probated in Decatur court after Alfred Major retrieved it. The will was written before Mrs. Reed became his wife.
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Moore
William Reed
William Major
First National Bank
Charles Major
Alfred Major
Major
St. Paul
Decatur Court
Off for Oregon Greensburg group heads to Medford
A Greensburg party including Brazier Kirby wife and child James Lane and Mrs Sarah Worton leaves for Medford Oregon to join relatives. Kirby Bros founder may return next spring. Walter Kirby succeeds as Sunday school superintendent. Shelbyville contest splits honors Greensburg 127 attendees 3.30 dollars Shelbyville 126 attendees 83.77.
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Greensburg
Medford
Oregon
Brazier Kirby
James Lane
Walter Kirby
John W. Rhodes
Shelbyville
Walter Hilland Weds Alma Noren in Chicago Nuptials
Walter Hilland proprietor of the foundry on South Monfort street married Alma Noren in Chicago on Saturday. The couple, both longtime residents of Chicago and Hilland’s later home in this city, will settle on West Main street. The Standard offers congratulations.
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Walter Hilland
South Monfort Street
Chicago
Alma Noren
Westport Hosts Second Annual Agricultural Carnival
The second annual agricultural exhibit will be held at Westport tomorrow. Businessmen organized the event a year ago and took an active role. Premiums are more liberal this year as merchants show greater interest.
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Westport
No More Box Shaking Ends Dice Box Gambling At Stores
City police warned retailers to remove dice boxes used for games tied to cigar sales deeming them gambling devices. Shaking for cigars or other goods linked to the box will lead to action, affecting shop profits in areas with heavy cigar trade.
Pleasant Anniversary Surprise for Mr and Mrs Henry Logan
Mrs Henry Logan was surprised by a gathering of friends on Saturday evening for their forty third wedding anniversary. In town all day Mr and Mrs Logan planned to return after supper but fatigue kept them home. Guests from Topeka Kansas and Decatur County brought gifts and shared hours of hospitality with the popular couple.
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Henry Logan
Mrs. Logan
Mrs Logan
Mr. Logan
Topeka
Kansas
Paul Perry
G. G. Welsh
C.E. White
Bird Sefton
Misses Mae
Hazel Perry
Democratic Dinner Cancelled as Clark Speech Fails to Attend
The Champ Clark speaking event in Missouri was canceled and two Louisiana congressmen filled in. Joseph E. Ransdeil spoke creditably while John T. Watkins impressed few. Clark’s strong record and votes are contrasted with the modest local tallies.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Louisiana
Court House
Mr. Clark
Congress
Joseph E. Ransdeil
John T. Watkins
Watkins
Watson
Mr. Watson
Frank Ryan Dies at Seventy at Kingston County Farm
Frank Ryan aged seventy died at the poor farm at eight o eight Saturday night from complications of diseases. He had long lived in the county before moving to the farm with his son Benjamin Ryan of Kingston. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with burial in Kingston cemetery.
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Frank Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Benjamin Ryan
Opar Kingston
Kingston
Perfect baking quality shown by South Bend Malleable range
The South Bend Malleable steel range proves ideal for bake tests at Corbett and Roche's store. Demonstrations run all next week highlighting even heat and reliable performance.
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South Bend
Corbett & Roche
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Bigelow Axminster
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Greensburg, Ind
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Civic League Meeting
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