Harve Kennedy Hurt in Elevator Accident
A serious accident at the elevator left Harve Kennedy pinned between a tree and two running horses after a wagon lunged forward while he tethered the team. He suffered a ruptured abdomen and was taken by auto to his niece’s home for care. quick action by Geo. Mark with a rub-lock likely prevented instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Kennedy
Kennedy
Geo
Mark
Mr. Kennedy
T. Redman
Alleta Printy
Remembered Friend Receives Baker Will Bequest
Harry Wertz former Veedersburg marshal and Boggs Wertz partner is named as a $1000 beneficiary in the will of Danville gambler Fred Kid Baker who died in Colorado. Wertz befriended Baker years ago when he needed a friend and his kindness is cited as the reason for the gift. Wertz expresses surprise that Baker rewarded him for a kindness he would have shown to others in distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wertz
Veedersburg
Boggs
Mr. Wertz
Baker
Child Suffers Arm Break After Fall From Drag
Loyd Carter eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ad Carter sustained a broken left arm just above the wrist when he fell from Frank Akers' drag Monday. Physicians were summoned and treated the injury, and he is resting as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd
Ad Carter
Frank Akers
Indianapolis trip and local notes on resignations
John Massey spent Sunday in Indianapolis sightseeing at the Motor Speedway. The M E Ladies Aid ice cream social has been postponed indefinitely. Miss Blanche Gillum resigned as stenographer for Oliver Chilled Plow Co. of South Bend and returned home Monday.
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John Massey
Indianapolis
The
Motor Speedway
M. E. Ladies Aid
Blanche Gillum
Oliver Chilled Plow Co
South Bend
Sues for Divorce Amanda Fowler versus Harrison Fowler
Amanda E Fowler files divorce complaint in Ver million county alleging 1898 marriage at Fulton township ended after one year of extreme cruelty. She claims $4000 in assets and asks for $1000 judgment plus a receiver to sell real estate and personal property to satisfy costs, with Hon Andrew Marshall as counsel and Fowler planning to contest the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda E. Fowler
Harrison Fowler
Andrew Marshall
Sword Presented to Capt Gray by Daniel Vorhees Spence
Captain W B Gray received a sword on Wednesday afternoon in a ceremony led by Col Madden. Donor Daniel Vorhees Spence gave a lin construction weapon with a gold enamel scabbard bearing Uniform Rank K P insignia. The sword now hangs in the Auditor's office as a keepsake of their close friendship and upcoming challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gray
Daniel Vorhees Spence
Col. Madden
Spence
Dan
Auditor's Office
Yeddo Old Settlers Picnic at Fountain County
The 32nd annual old settlers picnic will be held at Yeddo on Thursday, Aug. 18. Andrew Marshall of Veedersburg will be master of ceremonies. Rev. J. M. Tuggle of Veedersburg conducts the invocation, with welcome addresses by Martin A. Morrison of Fort Wayne and E. E. Neal of Noblesville. Prizes honor the eldest attendees, a baby show, cornets by the Yeddo band, and other attractions are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Fountain
Yeddo
Andrew Marshall
Veedersburg
J. M. Tuggle
Martin A. Morrison
Frankfort
E. E. Neal
Noblesville
Fountain County
Yeddo Cornet Band
Mrs Ella Allen Visits Indianapolis With Son Homer
Mrs. Ella Allen accompanied her son Homer to Indianapolis Friday to visit relatives for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. W A Hadley hosted a dinner Wednesday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jas Cheezem of Terre Haute, Mrs J E Hadley, Mrs Eck Hadley and son Leroy, Nellie and Leon Barker.
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Ella Allen
Homer
Indianapolis
W. A. Hadley
Jas. Cheezem
Terre Haute
J. E. Hadley
Eck Hadley
Leroy
Nellie
Leon Barker
Looking for Husband in Indiana Divorce Case
Mrs. Frank V. Fairchild of Bloomingdale seeks her husband in Parke circuit court. Printer Fairchild may be in Paxton Illinois after last contact in Terre Haute in January. The couple lived in Crawfordsville years ago with him working in local print shops before moving to Danville and drifting through the region. his drinking is noted.
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Crawfordsville Journal
Fairchild
The
Star
Frank V. Fairchild
Bloomingdale
Parke
Paxton
Ill
Terre Haute
Fairchilds
Danville
Aged Woman Walker Found Dead Near Hillsboro
Mrs Adaline Walker aged about 83 widow of James Walker and resident with her son Curtis Walker near Hillsboro was found dead in a chicken yard likely from heart disease. Survived by four children including Mrs D M Livengood Hillsboro Mrs Reuben Nebeker Covington Mrs Delia Hesler Indianapolis and Curtis Walker.
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Adaline Walker
Curtis Walker
Hillsboro
James Walker
Fountain County
Fewer Inmates Reported At County Farm
Superintendent Sam Sowers reports thirty one inmates at the County Farm, the lowest count under his leadership. Among them fifteen are females and six teen are males, with Henry Warrick as the oldest resident who entered in 1864 and now imagines he owns the place. He refuses to leave despite persuasion.
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Sam Sowers
Henry Warrick
Henry
Terre Haute Meeting Approves Claims and Street Work
John Redenbaugh visited Terre Haute with his daughters Mrs. Will Dowden and Miss Julia. The town council met Monday night and approved the usual number of claims. A sidewalk was ordered on the north side of Lincoln street from G W Grismore’s residence to Second street. The street and alley near T M Jackson’s property were ordered opened.
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John Redenbaugh
Will Dowden
Julia
Terre Haute
Lincoln Street
G. W. Grismore
Second Street
T. M. Jackson
Attica Chautauqua promises grand ten day event
The Attica Chautauqua opens Friday August 12 and runs ten days in Ravine park. A 2000 seat pavilion will host a tent city of 300 plus attendees. Featured include Senator Thomas Gore, Sylvan Players outdoor Shakespeare, Chicago Ladies Orchestra, Mason Colored Jubilee Singers, Fisher Shipp Concert Co., Metta K Legler Co., and lectures by Prof. Lockwood and Ross Crane. Major crowds expected on Sundays and Gore's August 18 lecture at 2 PM.
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Attica
Ravine Park
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Assembly
William Jennings Bryan
Senator Gore
S. I. Conner
Sylvan Players
Chicago Ladies’ Orchestra
The
Mason Colored Jubilee Singers
Fisher Shipp Concert Co
Metta K. Legler Co
Lockwood
Alleghany College
Metta Legler Co
Ross Crane
Charles Dickens
William Sterling Battis
Colored Jubilee Singers
Crawfordsville sights and midweek visits noted
Win. Drake enjoyed the Crawfordsville scene Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cheezem of Terre Haute visited J. E Hadley’s family. Mrs. Emma Johnson and Lucile returned to Michigan City after a visit with Harry Woods. A recent paper shortage caused some foreign subscribers to miss an issue, and the paper apologized for the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Johnson
Lucile
Michigan City
Ind
Harry Woods
Harvey and Miss Millikan Wed at Bloomingdale Home
Miss Mae Millikan and Everett Harvey were married at the groom's brother's home near Bloomingdale at noon Tuesday with Rev. Mark of Rockville officiating. The couple, a Tangier area bride and Elwood Harvey's son, plan to reside in Bloomingdale.
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Bloomingdale
Mae Millikan
Everett Harvey
Mark
Rockville
Jep Millikan
Tangier
Elwood Harvey
M E Church Calendar and Services
Sunday School starts at 9 30 A M with preaching at 10 30 A M Prayer meeting follows at 7 45 P M W Scott Simonson serves as pastor and leads the church program
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Scott Simonson
Mrs R B Myers Visits Her Mother In Haute
Mrs. R B Myers went to serve Haute yesterday evening to visit her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Myers
Haute
Local social notes on Brook and nearby towns
Myer and Dillon paid the highest price for hides. Miss Byrd Barker of Brook Indiana spent Sunday with Roscoe Woody. Mrs W A Anglemyer and Mrs J M Wright were in Indianapolis Friday. Mrs Will Salladay and Miss Veda Anglemyer visited Terre Haute over Sunday.
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Myer & Dillon
Miss Byrd Barker
Brook, Ind
Roscoe Woody
W. A. Anglemyer
J. M. Wright
Indianapolis
Will Salladay
Veda Anglemyer
Terre Haute
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Yeddo Old Settlers
Husband
Drake
Crawfordsville
J. E Hadley
Alexander’s Grocery
Kingman
Kingman Grain @ Milling Co
Indiana
Harvey-Millikan
M. E. Church
Calander
Clark Jones
G. W. Spencer Dry Goods and Groceries
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