Reformatory Sale Conditions In Indiana Amid Delayed Talks
Governor McCray said further negotiations with Colgate & Co. are needed before the reformatory sale can be settled. Colgate indicated a desire for the state to gain possession of the site and buildings before October 4. A letter from Colgate responding to a proposal to extend occupancy or release obligations was not made public. The state did not disclose planned actions if Colgate remains firm.
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McCray
Colgate & Co
Indiana Reformatory
Colgate & Company
Death of James H. Smith in Charlestown
James H. Smith 62 died of appendicitis after surgery at St. Joseph Hospital Louisville on Friday June 17. Funeral Monday June 20 at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev F A Guthrie at M E Church Charlestown Burial Charlestown Cemetery He was a lifelong farmer survived by a widow 11 children 2 sisters and 2 brothers The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy
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James H. Smith
Charlestown
St. Joseph Hospital
Louisville
F. A. Guthrie
M. E. Church
Bank Building Transformed into Modern Rooming House
W C Sweeney secured the former First National Bank Building and plans to remodel it into a suite of rooms for first class renters. He partners with several men, believing the project will be profitable amid a growing population and a city seen as a bargain at its purchase price.
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First National Bank
W. C. Sweeney
Mrs Worley Rooms with Sweeney at East Chestnut
Mrs Addie Worley has moved into the home of Mr and Mrs Will Sweeney on East Chestnut Street.
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Addie Worley
Will Sweeney
East Chestnut Street
City News Note Guides Readers to Further Pages
The brief directs readers to check the 2d or 3d pages for additional city news and related details.
County deputation backs Atlantic Pacific highway routes
A Jefferson County delegation including Judge James Fortune and Representative Charles Dean met Indiana State Highway Commission in Indianapolis seeking action on the Pigeon Roost and Atlantic Pacific routes. The commission signaled readiness to begin concrete work but requires right of way, likely widening and new bridges, with cost largely borne by the state.
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James Fortune
Bert Lulz
Harry Heéstever
Huw Albert Glapp
Charles Dean
Jefferson County
Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
County Highway Association
The
Auto Club
State Commission
Clark County
Pennsylvania Road
Underwood
State
County urged to secure rights of way for trans-Atlantic routes
The commission calls for securing rights of way for Pigeon Roost and the other trans-Atlantic route and urges townships and towns to push for the highways. It emphasizes county advantage, collective effort, and citizens pulling together to move the project forward.
Hieatt-Shepard Wedding at First Baptist Church
Miss Helen H Hieatt and Mr Piercie Shepard wed at 8 30 p m Tuesday at First Baptist with Rev F M Tolbert officiating A floral arch musical program and marked by Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches Attendants were Miss Lillie Shepard and Mr Theodore Hieatt Ushers were Earl McComas and Milliard Waggoner Ring bearer Charles Shepard Reception followed at the bride’s parents home They plan to depart Thursday for Emanuel Kentucky where the groom is a L & N railroad surveyor among out of town guests were Mrs Byrd Clambers Mrs Mary Mulray Mrs Chas O Keefe and others including Mr Theodore Hieatt of Frankfort Kentucky
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Helen H. Hieatt
Piercie Shepard
First Baptist Church
F. M. Tolbert
Cora Place
Lillie Shepard
Theodore Hieatt
Earl McComas
Milliard Waggoner
Chas. Shepard
Shepard
W. H. Hieagh
West Maple Street
Emanuel
L. & N. Railroad
Byrd
Mary Mulray
Chas. O’keefe
W. F. Drybrough
Heft
Town Briefs: Erection Starts on E Chestnut Street
Mr. Randall Shannon begins work on a bungalow at E Chestnut Street. The A O F F club plans a meeting with Miss Beatrice Denny at her Howard Park home. John Lamman leads a school of rules in Pennsylvania yards. A Daughters of Isabella picnic is set for Glenwood tomorrow. They paraded last night.
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Randall Shannon
E.chestnut St
A. O. F. F. Club
Beatrice Denny
Howard Park
John Lamman
Pennsylvania
Isabella
Glenwood
Chamber Meeting Weighs White Way as Main Topic
Local Chamber of Commerce gathered last night with limited business. The sole notable discussion centered on the White Way project, with no major actions taken.
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Chamber of Commerce
Moonlite Excursion At Hi Mose Club Promises River Trip
The Hi Mose club plans a Friday night river excursion with features designed to make the outing appealing. The event aims to provide a desirable, scenic trip along the river for members.
Bridge Club Teas With Miss Sad Craig In Afternoon
Miss Sad Craig entertained the Tuesday afternoon bridge club yesterday with Mesdames Ww. Cc. Pfau, William Ridley, Fielding Morrison, F G Handock, P Donaldson, D H Wathen, Claude Lindley, JD Deisel and Miss Sad aig. Laco Donaldson will host next.
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Miss Sad Craig
Mesdames Ww. Cc
Pfau
William Ridley
Fielding Morrison
Successful W F Meeting Draws Delegates Across Towns
The Henryville gathering of the W F group enjoyed a productive session with delegates from Charlestown Jeffersonville Scotsburg Sellersburg Utica Jacob's Chapel Henryville Austin and Seymour. Miss Ella Jordan spoke on The Challenge of the Student Volunteer Movement in China as the group voted to continue supporting Miss Simpson's hospital helper in Foochow. Officers J Reschar president I R Hauss vice president Katie Jacobs secretary treasurer were re elected. Jeffersonville attendees included Mrs Harry Snell and daughter Marjorie Mrs George Dunham Katherine Derry Mrs David Allen and two children Mrs David LaDuke and three children Mrs William Ashton Mrs Arthur Wilson Mrs Jennie Gilmore Mrs Lida Bottorff Mrs Herschel Love and Mrs Edward Reschar.
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W. F
Henryville
Charlestown
Jeffersonville
Scotsburg
Sellersburg
Utica
Jacob’s ‘Chapel
Austin
Seymour
Ella Jordan
China
Arthur Wilson
Jennie Gilmore
Lida Bottorff
Herschel Love
Edward Reschar
Two Deaths In One Old Timer W H Newkirk Scotty
The remains of W H Newkirk known as Scotty arrived for burial in Walnut Ridge after a long city career. He lived here most of his life before moving to Dayton five years ago and dying yesterday at his sister’s home. He leaves a daughter in Detroit and sister Lindsey Polley.
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W. H. Newkirk
Jeffersonville Times
The
News
Louisville
Ohio
Chas
Dayton
Detroit
Lindsey Polley
Smyser Avenue
Hart County
Kentucky
Marion
Edgar
Virginia
Solomon Bale
Edna Louis
Larue County
First Baptist Church
Hospital Plans Sanctioned for Memorial Building
The Board of Charities approved the plans for George Rogers Clark Memorial Hospital with few minor changes. County Commissioners may begin required alterations and installations, promising a fine new facility at low cost.
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Board of Charities
George Rogers Clarks Memorial Hospital
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson Suffering Heart Attack At Market Street
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson of 906 East Market street suffered a severe heart attack this morning. Dr Buckley was called promptly and she is reported easier this afternoon.
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Elizabeth Johnson
East Market Street
Buckley
Indiana highway policy stresses maintenance over overambitious surfacing
State control since 1920 shifted heavy work to a nine division main tenance system based in Vincennes Seymour Greenfield Monticello and Ft Wayne with patrol gangs and motor trucks. Funding comes from property tax a vehicle fee and inheritance tax totaling about 3.9 cents per 100 value plus fees and revenue. Emphasis on gradual hard surfacing while preserving existing earth and gravel roads and ensuring adequate county maintenance.
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State Highway Commission
Vincennes
Seymour
Greenfield
Monticello
Ft. Wayne
State
Indiana
Wisconsin
Death toll rises as Polley family succumbs to illness
The column reports the death of Lindsey Polley a watchman on Smyser avenue after a tuberculosis illness. His wife fell ill as did one child while Polley died before her and the disease struck the family, reflecting the harsh impact of the illness on a hardworking man and his household.
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Lindsey Polley
Smyser Avenue
Polley
Ninth Street
Miss Scott
Bass
Foster Retired After Varied City and District Roles
Charles Foster, once of this city and later with the Louisville Times, served as superintendent of the District of Columbia workhouse and has been retired. The move could force out other workers formerly from the city, including M. M. Barnard, Frank Coffin, Howard Madera, Harry Hawkins, and Charles A. Reeder, all formerly of the Reformatory.
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Charles Foster
Louisville
Lawn Party Honors Miss Maggie Dugan Before Boston Departure
Miss Archie Worthington hosted a lawn party with red and white electric lights and refreshments in the yard. A shower of handkerchiefs welcomed Miss Maggie Dugan who leaves tonight for Boston. Guests included Gus Ell, Will Spellman, William Worthington, O P Hardy, Harry Dugan, George Groher, William Thornley, Ruby Spellman, Laverne Spellman, Edna Kuntz, Alma Seider, Frances Ell, Dorothy Kuntz, Maggie and Archie Spellman, Hazel Townsend, Hattie Halderson, Chas Hunt, James Winters, Charles Riche, Rader Thornly, William Thornly, Louis Thornly, Chas Dugan, Graham Bugan, William Ell and Basi Rauth.
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Archie Worthington
Maggie Dugan
Boston
Mass
Miss Dugan
Messrs
Harry Dugan
George Groher
William Thornley
Ruby Spellman
Laverne Spellman
Edna Kuntz
Alma Seider
Frances Ell
Dorothy Kuntz
Maggie
Archie Spellman
This City
Hazel Townsend
Hattie Halderson
Louisville
Chas. Hunt
James Winters
Charles ‘Riche
Rader Thornly
William Thornly, Jr
Louis Thornly
Chas. Dugan
Quarry accident injures Utica man Thomas O'Neal
Thomas O'Neal was badly hurt at a Utica quarry when a rock loosened from a cliff fell on his head yesterday afternoon. He carried many papers in his hat, which may have mitigated the injury. he was transported after the incident.
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Thomas O'Neal
Utica
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OLD Bank
Buld
Congrete
Road Commission
Madison
Commission
United States Road Fund
Ocean
Cincinnati
United States
Hieatt-Shepard
Emanuel, Ky
BRIE
Scotty Newkirk
Lindsey Polly
Ren. H. Petty
Purdue University
Foster
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