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Knightstown Journal

Location

Knightstown, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1905

Page

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Wedding Anniversary Notes and Town Notices

Rural Carrier Alva Risk named carrier of rural route one succeeding his late father Percival Risk with John Risk as substitute. Frank L. Schaeffer and Goldie Lineback wed at Greenfield M. P. church parsonage and will reside at Lafayette Soldiers Home. Mrs. James Criner badly burned in coal oil explosion but expected to recover. Ruby Green Bell engagement to Stanford Professor Albert W. Smith reported. couple to marry on campus then reside at Cornell. Silver wedding anniversary for Edmund and Marie White with hundred guests and decor. Forget-Me-Not club raises $10 for News fresh air fund. Indiana trip news and local marital/divorce notices included.

Alva Risk Percival Risk John Risk Green Field Frank L. Schaeffer Goldie Lineback Greenfield M. P J. R. Moody Lafayette Soldiers Mr. Shieffer James Criner Ruby Green Bell Stanford University Palo Alto Cal San Francisco Examiner Cupid Albert W. Smith Sibley College of Engineering Corset University Mechanical Engineering Stanford Professor Smith Biology Frank Edwards Cincinnati Mise Oka, Browning Indianapolis Mise Eva Pusey Edma Overman Knightstown China Mr. White W. A. Fulghum Raton New Mexico

Mystery and wrecks haunt three counties

Mystery surrounds the killing of Norman Cook by Mrs. Bankert near Rushville on Saturday evening as authorities investigate. A Rushville wreck damaged the depot during a collision between a passenger and freight train. Mrs. Cora Maggart of Greensboro has been missing since July 31 with no trace of her whereabouts. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Chappell visited Chasterfield this week.

Norman Cook Bankert Rushville Cora Maggart Greensboro

Local notes from Center area residents and visitors

Rev Rabb of Mays returns from Winans while David Smith of Greentown visits old friends. Entertaining visits include Mrs Daniele and daughters from Brooklyn and Ballengers from Middle Town and New Paris. Attendees at the Connersville Baptist association and Rushville teachers institute are listed along with multiple household visitors andUpcoming weddings and revival meetings at Center and Hannegan churches.

Rabb Mays Winans David Smith Greentown Mr. Smith Otto Sears Daniele Ailie and Louie Brooklyn N. Y John and Floyd Ballenger Middletown Will and Everett Ballenger New Paris

Northern Wisconsin fishing resorts promoted by Wisconsin Central Ry

Macallonge and Bess promote northern Wisconsin fishing resorts with free illustrated booklets from Wisconsin Central Railway. Visitors include Joe C. Pond in Milwaukee and others, while local residents and guests attend social events and church fundraisers. The piece notes community mentions, visits, and a funeral with Odd Fellows involvement.

Phillips, Butternut Fifield Wisconsin Wisconsin Central Ry Joe. C. Pond Milwaukee Wis

Indiana State Fair Prize List Shows Record Awards

The fifty second Indiana State Fair runs September 11 to 15 in Indianapolis. A revised prize list promises about 80 006 dollars in awards across numerous departments. Entries close September 15. Prize lists available from Secretary Chariss Downtrose Room 34 State House Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Erzes Chariss Downts State House Iphia Repolis Isi

John James Passes Away After Illness

John James longtime Tuighit city resident dies at his S Madison Street home about one o'clock yesterday morning after months with Brights disease. He was marshal of the city for several years and served two terms, born in Bish County and spent much of his life as a local citizen. He previously lived on a farm south of town before moving to the city.

John James Tuighit S. Madicon Street Bright Mr. James Bish County Tows Thie City Iater

Lawsuit Over Silver Bar Racehorse in Circuit Court

Morris Homer filed suit in the circuit court for replevin seeking judgment for Silver Bar a horse racing in the 23 percent class and $100 against his brothers R. E. and Harry Homer. Homer held a mortgage on the horse for a debt. The case was retted out of court.

Morris Homer Ssturisy Silver Bar R. E Harry Homer Morris

Entertaining visitors and missing poultry report in town

Mrs. B D Fortis hosts Mrs Clarence Wooda of Kokomo and others for a social at Petoskey. Mr and Mrs J D To Chet with Mrs N A Hero plan a trip to Missouri. Axther Morreye family and daughter return to North Vernon after visiting near Morow. A south Partel town resident reports missing chickens and repeated corn thefts tied to a local culprit.

Mera Axther Morreye Morow North Vernon

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