Sparrows Cause Trolley System Shutdown in Indiana
At Mount, April 7, a sparrow caused a five minute shutdown of the Anderson-Wabash vision line of the Indiana Union Traction Company. The bird’s body, half burned on the floor, showed tail feathers forming a circuit to high tension wires. A Riggs led investigation traced the fault to sparrow contact via a private line, cutting Lafontaine, Wabash, Alexandria and Anderson power off briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fmount
Ind
Anderson-Wabash
Indiana Union Tractionmpany
Frank W. Riggs
Fairmount
Riggs
Anderson House
Lafontaine
Alexandria
Anderson Powers
Prospective Fort Wayne to Bryan Electric Line Gains Momentum
Reports from Harlan Indiana on April 7 describe growing optimism for the Fort Wayne to Bryan electric line. Promoters say construction could start this summer as several miles of right of way are secured and towns along the route offer strong encouragement.
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Harlan
Ind
Fort Wayne
Bryan
Maysville
Hicksville
Miners Cheer Large Coal Contracts In Indiana
Linton Indiana April 7 E L Wolfford general manager of the United Fourth Vein coal company reports a contract securing the entire output of Black Creek and Hoosier mines for railroad use Both mines will operate daily barring accidents The Black Hawk mine north of Jasonville will reopen after two years The Vandalia Coal Company also secured new contracts allowing summer operation steady work expected to ease the usual summer slump.
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Linton
Ind
E. L. Wolford
United Fourth Vein Coal Company
Black Creek
Hoosier
Blackhawk
Jasonville
Vandalia Coal Company
Orland Gains Electric Light and 19 Growth Sparks
Orland Indiana powered by electric lights for the first time last Sunday, marking a new era for the St. Joseph Valley town near the Steuben county line. Businessman efforts boost plans for a premier northern Indiana school building as the village grows after railway development.
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Orland
Ind
St. Joseph Valley
Steuben County
Indiana
Knife Thrown at Girl. Button Deflects Fatal Blow
Verne Gaines of Bainbridge is arrested in Greencastle after allegedly throwing a knife at Hazel Shuey at a supper table. The knife struck her back but a button deflected the blade, leaving her only slight injuries. Trial set for Wednesday. next grand jury to probe alleged illegal sales of intoxicants in Bainbridge.
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Greencastle
Ind
Fairmount Wife Seeks 15000 Alimony in Marion Divorce Case
Lena Friedman of Fairmount files for separation from Louis Friedman a Fairmount businessman. She seeks 15000 dollars alimony and asks the court to prevent him from disposing of property until the case is decided, alleging he struck and choked her.
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Fairmount
Ind
Marion
Lena Friedman
Louis Friedman
Religious wave at Linton brings church additions
In Linton Indiana on April 7 the religious wave continues with conversions and additions across churches: Methodist Episcopal 267, Baptist 63, United Brethren 4. The Salvation Army has led many to a better life and meetings will continue indefinitely.
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Linton
Ind
Methodist Episcopal
Baptist
United Brethren
Salvation Army
Prisoners to Repair Wabash Pike in Grant County
Marion Ind April 7 The Grant county jail prisoners will be made to earn funds for the county by repairing the Wabash pike. County commissioners decide to let the inmates work on road repairs to offset daily costs.
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Grant CO
Marion, Ind
Grant County
Leading Man Sleep Demands From The Majestic
George Arvine, a Majestic Theatre leading man, says six hours of sleep a night is his norm due to nightly performances and next week's rehearsals. He practices after shows and rises at six thirty, with a demanding schedule that makes eight hours unrealistic for his art and routine.
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George Arvine
Arvine
The
Majestic
Napoleon
the Majestic
the Devil
Mr. Arvine
Miss Spine
Golden Remedy Promises Cure For Drunkenness In 24 Hours
A sensational ad claims Golden Remedy permanently cures alcoholism in a day with no odor or taste. It alleges the drinker is unaware of the dose and soon loses desire for liquor, restoring health and cheer. Free trial packages are offered to all who write to Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Hattie Balkins
Vanceburg
J. W. Haines
Glenn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicken Roast by Young Woman at Tile Factory
Miss Aurilla Fulton entertained friends at the Portland tile factory on April 7. Attendees included Misses Myrna Sedgewick Laura Lennard Ruth Wickersham Edith Holmes Neve Bergman Hazel Wilson and Aurilla Fulton. Messrs Howard Treat Ted Harvey Clarence Faulkner William Anderson Richard Wimble Harry Ferris, Harry Helmstetter, Jay Griffith, Everett McGriff and Kenneth Fulton attended.
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Portland
Ind
Aurilla Fulton
Myrna Sedgewick
York
Neb
Laura Lennard
Mansfield
Ruth Wickersham
Edith Holmes
Neve Bergman
Hazel Wilson
Howard Treat
Omaha
Ted Harvey
Oberlin
Clarence Faulkner
Needitch
N. Y
William Anderson
St. Paul
Minn
Richard Wimble
Kansas City
Harry Ferris
Harry Helmstetter
Jay Griffith
Everett McGriff
Kenneth Fulton
Indiana Girl and Lover to Wed in Denver
Miss Estella Hayes of Washington Indiana will wed Clyde Kellar next Monday in Denver Colorado. Hayes daughter of William M Hayes cashier of Washington National Bank, travels with sister Mrs James Gil and visited Indianapolis and Fort Wayne before heading to Denver for the ceremony. The groom is associated with the B and O Southwestern railway. After a honeymoon the couple will return to Washington.
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Washington
Ind
Denver
Col
Estella Hayes
Clyde Kellar
Wellar
B. & O. Southwestern Railway Company
Miss Hayes
William M. Hayes
Washington National Bank
James Gil
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Mrs. Kellar
Death of Aunt and Husband within a Week in Pittsburg
Attorney D. E. Smith received notice that his aunt Mrs. D. W. Smythe died in Pittsburg, Pa, followed four days later by a telegram announcing the death of her husband D. W. Smythe. He was the couple's only living brother.
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Decatur, Ind
D. E. Smith
D. W. Smythe
Pittsburg
Smythe
Secret of Success Sphinx Sages Push Pain Window Ice Calendar Barrel Fire Hammer Nutmeg
A fragment from a Selected collection presents a string of aphorisms attributed to objects. Each line offers a quirky paradoxical motto such as push never be led take pains keep cool up to date never lose head make light of everything and aspire to greater things.
Best Catarrh Remedy From Old Recipe Book
An old medical recipe claims a blood based treatment for catarrh using whiskey syrup sarsaparilla Toris compound and procaured from a druggist. It instructs teaspoonful doses before each meal and before bed with rapid results implied.
Marion boy locked in bathroom at Cecelia apartments
In Marion Indiana on April 7 Guernsey Porter a 3 year old boy locked himself in a bathroom at the Cecelia apartments. His mother and grandmother could not enter from other rooms. Fire department sirens and ladders were used to reach the second floor bathroom. The child was not frightened.
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Marion Boy
Marion
Ind
Guernsey Porter
Cecelia
Fishermen Accuse Dynamiting River Fish Near Newport
A Newport Indiana report says river hunting on the Wabash is prime but a fishing dynamiting claim surfaces. A hunting party camping along the river is accused of dynamiting fish, with no clear suspects and no action taken to stop the practice.
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Newport
Ind
Hunter’s Quest Versus Scenic Wonder in Big-Game Sport
A reflection on hunting big game as sport in stark landscapes. The author contrasts blood-lust with appreciation for nature’s beauty and favors photographing the Pinacate region over hunting mountain sheep. Mentions Dr. MacDougal and Mr. Phillips as contextual figures.
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Rocky Mountains
Spoksmen
Dr. MacDougal
Big Brick Factory Now In Operation In Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Shale Brick company resumes production after enlarging its plant north of town. The upgrade adds six kilns and a 150 horsepower boiler and engine, boosting capacity to 25 000 bricks daily. About thirty five men are employed and the firm aims to operate at full capacity year round.
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Shale Brick Company
Inverts a machine to plant potatoes in Indiana
Benjamin Weiler of Wabash township, Indiana, invented a potato and tobacco planting machine. A test showed unusual merits and interest is high. Weiler and a Mount Carmel capitalist plan manufacturing, with over 100 orders reported.
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Owensville
Ind
Benjamin Weiler
Wabash Township
Weiler
Mount Carmel
Busi Press
Hair Removers Warned by Doctor Against Poisons
Dr. Wertenbaker cautions readers to avoid poisonous depilatories and seeks to promote De Miracle as a non poisonous antiseptic option. He urges shoppers to research products, obtain a free 54 page booklet, and ignore flashy free treatments advertised in newspapers.
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Wertenbaker
DE Miracle Chemical Coompany
Park Avenue
New York
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