Indiana counties plan centennial pageants across state
Centennial celebrations spread from Indianapolis to towns like Warsaw Lebanon and Franklin with pageants, parades, and historical exhibits. Governors from several states may attend, with pageants in Oakland City Seymour Connersville and Rockport among others.
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Indianapolis
T If
Ben McKey
Buco
Jackson County
Seymour
Mies Ways Andrews
Prince Fehool
Isof
Shieles
Oakland City
Wms Cockrum
Indiana
CoHene
Grover W. Sims
Colonel Cockrum
BE. P. Haskins
Fayette County
Pathe Moving Picture
Connersville
Grant County
James O. Batchelor
Marion
Grant
Marshall County
Plymouth
Tell City
Troy
Camelton
Perry County
Garrett
DeKalb County
Auburn
Johnson County
Franklin
Spencer County
Rockport
Kate Milner Rabb
Centennial pageant plans spark Indiana celebrations
Across Indiana communities July events loom with pageants and choruses. Bend and South Bend plan celebrations October and August activities include a centennial hymn by Henry Booney and tours of historic sites. Michigan City and Earlham feature large displays while state prison and colleges eye related festivities. Local purchases, fund profits, and travel notices pepper the notes as residents discuss unity, pride, and patriotism.
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Henry Booney
Chicago
O. J. Neighbors
Wabash County
Stomach Trouble and Constipation Ad Praised by Druggist
“I will cheerfully say that Chamberlain’s Tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach trouble and constipation that I have sold in thirty four years’ drug store service,” writes S. Ho Murphy, Wellsboro NY. Obtessable everywhere. ad.
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Chamberlnia
S. Ho Murphy
Wellsboro
N.Y
Adj
Elevator Contract Granted for Montmorenci Elevator
The Farmers' Elevator Company at Montmorenci awarded the contract to Reliance Elevator Company of Indianapolis for about 314000 dollars. The 40000 bushel capacity elevator will be ready for this year's crop and will be modern with electrical equipment. William Burkle of Montmorenci serves as president. about 100 farmers form the company. Construction starts next week.
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Farmers’ Elevator Company
Montmorenci
Reliance Elevator Company
Indianapolis
William Burkle
Montmorenel
Statewide health certificate law for food handlers
A new law effective June 1 requires all people handling food to obtain health certificates from physicians. Dealers have up to 30 days post June 1, with certificates valid for one year and four copies made by doctors for applicant employer state board and doctor.
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State Board of Health
Wedding at Mrs. Chapman Home in Columbia City
A pretty wedding occurred in the afternoon at the Chapman residence on Main Street, uniting Miss Eberhard and Mr. C. H. Chapman. The ceremony featured a bridal gown of white satin and a pink and white floral theme, followed by a four course reception. The bride, noted as a West Side resident and Purdue alumnus, will reside in Arabia City after July 1 with the groom.
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EL M. Chapman
Bor Cnuhter
Bhoedabe
Ron
Debert Rehel
Rte
Pine
Stv
Chapman
West Side
Oxford High School
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Mgr
Eberhard
Purdue’ University School of Pharmacy
Helis
J. K. Keizer Drug Company
Columbia City
Arabia City
D. Eberhard
R. Orton
Soycetstate College
Power lines short circuits threaten district after fires
A faulty public power system caused tree fires near the Benjamin Warr and Merchant homes. Wires fell onto telephone circuits, igniting a house telephones and risking a 2,300-volt main. The section faced repeated secondary-to-primary shocks amid dangerous conditions.
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Cox
Opie A
Benjamin Warr
Tva
Brouk
For sale splendid stock and grain farm listing
Listing for a 160 acre stock and grain farm near Auburn with level soil suitable for cultivation 60 acres of timber and pasture 20 acres plow-ready barn outbuildings and a good frame house on a gravel road. Priced at 6500 terms offered by Strats Strackers Company Lincolnier.
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Tesun Dei Caceres
Indie
Auburn
Soley
Strats Srackers Company
Litonier
Mrs Young Dies After Auto Crash Near Ambia
Mrs. Os wife of a farmer, awed of, was killed Thursday at 3 30 pm when a car driven by John You Hinnown Cheney ve lo ck south of Ambia struck a gravel roadside. Mrs Young died shortly after at Cheneyville home. Her husband and daughter were slightly bruised. Dr W F Taylor and Dr C Z Klotz attended.
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John You
Ambia
Glo
Danville
Lon Stephens
Cheneyville
W. F. Taylor
Young
C. 2. Klotz
Oxford Hopes to Erect Commemorative Tablets
A county meeting among old soldiers and citizens selects Oxford as the site for commemorative tablets to honor local survivors of the Civil War. A $200 grant is sought from county commissioners, with a July 38 1916 session date and a call for county residents to urge support.
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Library Board
Secur
Oreo Lulyats
Cisis
Pyene Goaniy Soled
Menzoly Sleeper
Pouwlor
S. Birch
Oxeoabaman
Yorusetts
Grotton
Oxford
David S. Ueathwell
Daniel A. Messner
Oscar B. Wilkins
George We Volma
Simobi
Bosweil
Wil
Jame EE Meton
David Sheets
A Ah LS
H. Jennineg
Mer Switzer
Boliv J
Faded Notes From A Witty Stage Yet Reveal Comic Roots
The fragment hints at Henry 8. Dixex and partners achieving a time in comedy for a Tarvey Tich Mi bort Lov ditras Die hart Plo. It recalls Miss Malarisce Ar and Eva Leo as performers, with Tom Peters praised by Daily News. A holiday matinee and special feature are mentioned, noting lingering theatrical roots.
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Henry
Dixex
Tarvey
Ford
Pduve
Malarisce
Vester
Eva Leo Ceifrers
Tom Peters
Marie
Noth i
Partic
Fay
Insolvency Declared in Estate of William Kelley
In Benton Circuit Court Judge on June 16 1916 declared the estate of William TL Kelley insolvent due to insufficient assets to pay debts and liabilities. Administrator Willan J McConnell is to settle the estate and creditors must file claims for allowance. Witness the clerk and seal at Fowler Indiana June 20 1916.
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William TL. Kelley
Willan J. McConnell
Nobie
Benton
Mourl
iYayo Torm
Sail Court
Este
Fowler
Indiana
Luto
Notice to Telephone Patrons Incomplete Text
Fragmentary notice refers to telephone charges, dues, and penalties with scattered names and places. Content is garbled. readable fragments mention Charles Wattles, La Fayette, and a planned outing. Unclear specifics prevent full event or obligation details.
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Benton Circuit Court
Notice is given that final settlement of the estate of Ezra Mc Galin, deceased, will be held in the Benton Circuit Court at Fowler, Indiana on the date shown. Heirs must appear to show cause why the settlement accounts should not be approved and prove heirship to receive distributive shares. Witness, Clerk Frank Carter, June 24, 1916.
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Frank Carter
Benton Circuit Court
Ihois
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