Purdue Visited by 21 Kentuckians on inspection trip
Twenty one seniors and three professors from the State University of Kentucky inspected Purdue University’s mechanical department during their annual trip. Profs Paul Anderson Wilson and Frankel led the group and witnessed a mechanical burning activity, a rare sight for the visitors before they proceeded to Chicago to tour several industrial facilities.
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Lafayette, Ind
Mechanical and Elyppeigal “Weachools
Beeanethee
State Universi
Mechanical Department
Purdue University
Paul Anderson
Wilson
Frankel
Kentucky
Chicago
South Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Elevated
Three Counties Vote Dry In County Option Elections
Montgomery Green and Benton counties voted dry in Tuesday county option elections. Montgomery led with 2 145 in favor, Greene tallied 2 641, and Benton 886, corresponding to 21, 29, and 5 saloons respectively, marking the largest dry majority yet in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Green
Benton
Greene
Montgomery County
Greene County
Man Injures Eye Chopping A Tree Near Milton
Veniah Murray of Milton Indiana is suffering a bad eye after a limb from a felled tree struck his left eyeball on both sides of the pupil. He sustained great pain as a result of the accident two miles west of Milton on March 24.
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Ray
Milton
Skating Meet Results at Washington Rink
Roller skating races at Washington rink last night conclude with Heat winners Sherman and R Peters and second placers Birkhimer and Blackburn. First-mile times range from 3:03 to 3:05 with odd timing notes.
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Washington Rink
Sherman
T. Peters
Birkhimer
R. Peters
Blackburn
Jones
Marion Booster Starts Move for a Larger City
Marion Indiana March 24 The Marion booster effort begins to grow the chamber of commerce from 880 to 500 members in two active canvassing committees. The slogan Marion 20.0 in 1910 aims to spur residents toward a Greater Marion. Committee members include John McClain and R T Hutton with lists of local supporters.
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Chamber of Commerce
Marion
John McClain
Willi Williams
Hary Goldthwaite
Oz McMurtrie
W. E. Willcats
H. G. Johnston
L. McCauley
Jake Middleton
R. T. Hutton
E. T. Hollingaworth
S. H. Smith
Jerry Torrence
Emil Kramer
Dave Blumenthal
Archie Price
E. E. Tolley
Orpheum Theater Opens April First With New Features
The Orpheum theater on the north side of Washington street near Pennsylvania street opens April first. Owned by Dixon and Talbott, it seats 4700 with cushioned opera chairs and a fireproof picture room. Opening week features include Ethel May the mystery girl, claimed to rival Anna Eva Fay, and attractions expected to draw strong crowds.
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Orpheum Theater
Washington Street
Pennsylvania Street
Dixon & Talbott
Park Theater
Orpheum
Ethel May
Anna Eva Fay
America
S. Tiated
Man Invents Railroad Bed Without Ties
George W. Culbertson of Glezen Pike county has patented a railroad bed using parallel tubes three feet in diameter instead of crossties. Rails are shaved and fastened with lugs, joined by self supporting joints to resist washouts, backed by Monroe City capitalists W. Wilson and H. Bland. He also invented a safety powder can for miners to prevent explosions.
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W. Wilson
H. Bland
Monroe City
Ind
Mr. Culbertson
Greencastle Set To Open New City Garage
Greencastle, Ind. announces a new full-fledged garage to be opened by Carl Utterback of Cloverdale who has studied electrical engineering at Purdue University and recently returned to operate the shop.
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City OF
Greencastle
Ind
Carl Utterback
Cloverdale
Purdue University
Utterback
Thomas Utterback
Bolhover Acquitted In Leather Pouch Theft Case
Judge Pritchard in criminal court found Jacob Bolhover a grocer and butcher not guilty of stealing a leather money pouch from Arvee Beeler, a market dealer, on Tuesday afternoon.
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Bolhover
Pritchard
Jacob Bolhover
Arvee Beeler
Worth Knowing Prescription for Backache and Kidneys
A historical remedy claims rapid relief for backache rheumatic pains and frequent urination. The mixed formula uses Buchu Murax compound gin and is advised in doses after meals. It warns prompt attention to kidney symptoms to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes.
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Bright
Newark Targets Yankees Stars Cree Ward and Wauhop
Macon Ga March 24 Newark is pursuing three of the Yankees best players Cree Ward Wauhop and Ward in a bold pre season bid to bolster their roster.
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Macon
Newark
Cree
Wauhop
Ward
W Nagle Dies From Ang Injury On Rail Line
William C Nagle 67 a veteran Big Four railroad engineer dies at St Vincents hospital from injuries suffered when struck on the head by a water crane near Sunman Indiana Tuesday He had served 20 years on the road and led a fast Indianapolis Cincinnati passenger train for 30 years He leaves a widow and a son funeral Saturday 3 p m at Crown Hill cemetery with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Druids and G A R post in charge
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William C. Nagle
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Sunman
Ind
Nagle
Indianapolis
Mr. Nagle
Cincinnati
Olive Street
St. John’s German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sandcars
Leonard Streets
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The
Druids
George H. Thomas Post
Theodore Schory
Crown Hill Cemetery
Architects Honor Memory of Brother C A Wallingford
At a meeting of the Architects Association of Indianapolis the group passed resolutions expressing deep sympathy to the widow and family of C A Wallingford. They note his distinguished membership in the American Institute of Architects and his lifelong dedication to advancing best ideas in architecture.
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Architects’ Association of Indianapolis
C. A. Wallingford
Bektef
American Institute of Architects
Abington selects Rev. Kuhn for graduation address
Abington township public schools choose Rev. T. H. Kuhn as commencement speaker for the graduating class with address scheduled for April 13 in Abington.
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Abington
Ind
T. H. Kuhn
Abington Township Public Schools
Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestive Harmony At Meals
An advertisement urges harmony at the dinner table and claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion. It cites physicians backing, tolerable cost, and a mail order trial offer from F. A. Stuart Co, Marshall Michigan.
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Man
Stuart
F. A. Stuart, Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Local Social Notes Highlight Mrs Wagner Reception and Invites
Mrs Everitt Wagner plans a 3 to 5 Saturday reception for her daughter in law Mrs Erwin Chapin Wagner and Mr and Mrs Wagner host an evening card party for Arch Hanna of Irvington who will soon serve Washington. Numerous local residents attend gatherings and upcoming weddings are noted with guest lists and travel plans.
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Everitt Wagner
Central Avenue
Erwin Chapin Wagner
Wagner
Arch Hanna
Irvington
Washington
Rev Frederick E Taylor Blesses Lost Boys Sermon at First Baptist
Rev Frederick E Taylor preached at First Baptist on the lost boy Willie Whitla and ransom recovery. He urged mothers to guide children to Christ, saying many mothers push daughters to society instead of Jesus. E Q O Sellers from Chicago assists. revival services continue with a men’s night upcoming.
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Frederick E. Taylor
First Baptist Church
Willie Whitla
Taylor
Indianapols
Jesus Christ
Rev. Taylor
E. Q O. Sellers
Chicago
Whitley County farmer sued for $7000 claim
Thomas L. Hildebrand as administrator for the Daniel Smith estate sues Daniel T. Smith to recover a ninety acre farm and other property alleging conveyance was obtained by undue influence from an elderly, unsound minded decedent. The heirs named are Jacob Smith and Elizabeth J. Ness.
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Columbia City
Ind
Thomas L. Hildebrand
Daniel Smith
Daniel T. Smith
Jacob Smith
Elizabeth J. Ness
Prefers Sand Lot Crackes Tenney and College Men
Manager Jim McAleer says no rah rah players for his team and favors the boy from the lots. He cites several college men who made good besides Fred Tenney including Mathewson Beaumont Reuchbach Joss Overall and others to underline the college talent in the game.
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Jim McAleer
Fred Tenney
Tenney
Mathewson
Beaumont
Reuchbach
Joss
Overall
Jennings
Devlin
Strangsundgren
John Ward
Roy Thomas
Ben Saunders
Clymer
Plank
Mike Powers
Harry Davis
Dave Fultz
Jake Stahl
Bender
Birmingham
Doc White
Carr
Heyden
Teens Shot at By Suspect After Refusing Offer
Hilbert Burgess, 16, demanded money from three strangers Edward Herman Earnest Johnson and Joseph Wolf on First Street Evansville Indiana. When refused Burgess drew a revolver and fired injuring Herman the bullet lodging in a building behind. Burgess fled and was later arrested at First and Pine streets. Police doubt his real age and note he appeared older.
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Evansvile
Ind
Hilbert Burgess
Old St. Mary’s Hos
Edward Herman
Earnest Johnson
Joseph Wolf
First Street
Pine Street
Burgess
Herman
First
Pine Streets
Ditch Contract Let in Vincennes for $14,500
In Vincennes Indiana the Watts Bond ditch contract was awarded to Fred Morgan for 14500 dollars. The ditch runs about four miles along the boundary between Busserton and Widner townships and will begin soon after bond approval.
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Vincennes
Ind
Watts
Fred Morgan
Busserton
Widner
Bruce Sets World Amateur Record In Ormond Beach Trial
David Bruce in the big Benz broke his own world amateur record at Ormond Beach during the first mile trial for the Sir Thomas De War trophy. He time 0 3 3 1 5 besting his 0 3 5 3 5 mark in a Fiat from last year. Ralph De Palma in a Fiat was the other finalist. The stock car race on the program narrowed to 100 miles and was won by Lewis Strang in a 30 hp Buick after Burman blew a carburetor and Lytle's Cadillac faltered early.
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Daytona
Fla
David Bruce
Benz
Hemery
Savannah
Ormond Beach
Thomas Dewar
Fiat
Ralph de Palma
Cedrino
Cuccesa
Lewis Strang
Buick
Burman
Herbert Lytle
Cadillac
O Brien Prepares for Ketchel Boat
Tom Sharkey's manor at Sheepshead Bay hosts Jack O'Brien as he trains for his bout with Ketchel at the National club Friday night. O'Brien workers display a full training camp routine with lively stunts watched by many of Ketchel's Philadelphia friends.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Sheepshead Bay
Jack O'Brien
Ketchel
National Club
O’brien
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St. _ Century Bidg
Credit Clothiers
Gately
Penn
Purdue
Milton, Ind
Martini
W. Culbertson
Glezen
Pike County
Culbertson
Yankees
W. Nagle
Rev. Kuhn
Giome
William Torrence Carter
Lola Moore
Vera Donner
J. M. Dalrymple
Park Avenue
K W. Kellogg
Ruth Kellogg
Wilmington
Del
S. R. Artman
Late Book Club
Morton Plaie
Ralph Kennington
J. W. Riley
Lucile Riley
J. W. Masey
Russia
Fred Eppert
Rmpler
Hirs
A. Z. Wiley
Henry C. Campbell
Lydia Zgumpfe
Mabel Hosford
Lebanon
King’s Daughters
Second Presbyterian Church
Clinton Tasher
North Alabama
Agnes Ritchie
Eugene Rexford
S. L. Patterson
Herbert Hollower
Porter Smith
Gordon Smith
John Plum Jr
Irvin Lemeaux
Kathrina Wright
Wilma
Florence and Marine Waldorf
Ruth Shepard
Anna Louise Rogers
Lucetta Ohr
Lila Kurtz
Ruth Maxwell
Bertha Walker
Flora Pray
Sarah Millard
Lowie Saiker
Elizabeth Everitt
Alta Curry
Edith Feldkamp
May Wands
Josephine
Lucile Herron
Lucy Mayo
Edith Gerffith
Elizabeth de Fress
Josephine McDowell
Mary Kelsey Stone
Florence Morrison
Blanche Maine
Edward Mauss
Memphis, Tenn
Leo Tuteer
Talbott Avenue
R. R. Shiel
Washington, D. C
Boston Mass
Stanley Davidson
Toledo
Walter Martin
North
California
Mexico
Alta Catherine Roby
Aurora, N. Y
Elizabeth Hutchins
Robert le Ramey
el Paso, Tex
M. H. Withers
Milas Martha Hill
John Jones
Grant Rapid, Mich
Siebert
William H. Gresh
Fay Odoms
Elsie Odoms
John Robert Schmidt
Glenethel Staloarn
Whitley County
Paris
Foulard
Merchants National Bank
Cho
Pital
Archbold and
Shreshears
Castoria
O'Brien
Mets
E. D. Washington
Albert Street
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