Boone County Democrats Nominate Ticket at Grand House
Rowe County Democrats convene at the Grand House at ten am to nominate a ticket led by Henry Six and J W Hornaday with officers B F Herdrich and Walter Porter. Samuel M Ralston urges a Hoosier organ as delegates praise Bryan, Morrison attacks GOP money policy and Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Six
J.w.hornaday
Terk
George E. Adama
Ditor
B. F. Herdrich
Corder
John Huber
Iff
B. B. McRoberts
Urer
Walter Porter
Convention selects Roy Adney as permanent chair
Morning session of the county convention opened with prayer by Rev Omer Dale after which officers were chosen. Roy Adney was unanimously named permanent chair with brief remarks. Frank J. Spencer was named secretary but could not attend. Adam H. filled in. Townships planned to nominate members in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas ©. Keck
Omer Dale
Prins
Hue LE Pune
Roy Adney
Adney
Frank J. Spencer
Adam H
Ter
Afternoon Session Adopts Resolutions and Nominates Candidates
The afternoon session opened at 1 30 with delegates in place and a full gallery. Credentials reported no contests and were accepted. Rules urged following the call of townships for candidate order and no speeches during nomination. Ballot order to move in regular sequence and votes recorded. resolutions were adopted with a hurrah naming a Democrat.
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Committee On Resolutions
Three Boys Drowned Saving Brother in Warenvier
In Warenvier Michigan Bennie Runyan aged 10 and Larry Thompson aged 8 drowned while trying to save George Runyan 11 from the Paw Paw river. Frank Johnson a blacksmith attempted rescue but failed to reach the far bank in time.
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Warenvier
Mich
George Runyan
Bennie Runyan
Larry Thompson
Paw Paw
George
Frank Johnson
Johnson
Storms Hit Northern Indiana Causing Damage
A severe wind and electrical storm moved through Northern Indiana yesterday afternoon, causing extensive damage. A heavy downpour of rain followed, adding to the impact on homes and infrastructure.
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Indiana
Severe storm hits Lafayette area with damages and injuries
A severe storm near Lafayette Indiana knocks down a fifteen foot section of a May Tile Factory smokestack and tears roofs from outbuildings. Fred Mitchell is severely injured when bricks strike the engine room. A man named Daniel Irwin collapses and dies near the Soldiers Home. Lightning damages a farm implement shed and a power house smokestack. A suspension bridge is partially destroyed near Logansport and a buggy overturn injures J Esterbrook. Carl Helton is shocked and trees and outbuildings are leveled.
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Larayette
Ind
Bijp
May
Here
Fred Mitchell
J. de Loig
Daniel Irwin
Wea Plains
Logansport
Wabash
J. Westerbrook
Carl Helton
Lightning strikes Thiele home in Pleasant township
Fr. Warne June 9 reports lightning hit the residence of Charles J. Thiele in Pleasant township destroying a chimney and shattering the center dining table where Mrs. Thiele and a baby sat. the fire was controlled and no injuries occurred. A separate item notes a heavy wind June 6 unroofing the Three Round House and damaging nearby buildings, with damage to the Northern Indiana Railway power house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Warne
Charles J. Thiele
Pleasant Township
Souri Buxp
Ind
Northern
Indiana Rail
Boy Electrocuted During Storm in Havre Ind
Twelve year old June Roy was blown down by a storm in Havre Ind when he picked up a live wire and was electrocuted. The incident followed a severe storm that struck the area.
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Tenens Havre
Ind
Roy Numer
Factory roofs blown off at Mallman Addougraph and Peru Canning
Winds destroyed the roofs of the Mallman Addougraph factory and the Peru Canning Factory in Indiana. No injuries reported. Authorities assess structural damage and inspect surrounding area for debris. Local residents advised to stay clear of affected sites.
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Env
Ind
Jane
Mallman Addougraph
Peru Canning Factory
Track Washer Out In Riverside Area Washout
Arriva Indiana June reports a washed out railroad track at Riverside west of town. The failure disrupted service and required inspection crews to assess the damage and safety.
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Arriva
Ind
Riverside
Divorce Granted in Frightful Parrr Case in Frankfort
In Frankfort the circuit court granted a divorce to Dr. J A Parr from his wife Ada Cattertin-Parr. Witnesses including David Price Ray Hubbell and George McGill testified to her temper and misconduct In court Parr testified she had a post office box and received letters from gentlemen friends she entertained at home while he was away He even confronted a man formerly employed by a traction company and threatened to shoot but was restrained by McGill The judge condemned Mrs Parr in remarks following the decree.
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Frankfort Crescent
Circuit Court
J. A. Parr
Ada. Cattertin-Parr
Mellott
Traction Company
Parr
George McGill
Baptist Convention at Elizaville Rallies and Sessions
The Judson Baptist Association held a Thursday and Friday Boy P. O. Rally along with a Sunday School Convention at Elizaville Baptist Church. Sessions drew good attendance and covered topics on indoctrinating youth, overcoming rural church challenges, developing young leaders, and teaching methods in Sunday Schools with several named speakers and missionary notes.
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Judson Baptist Association
Elizaville Baptist Church
V. ©. Fritts
Clem Ricketts
W. P Tedford
W. A. Kleckner
Huffan
Tnd
Rey O. A. Cook
G. W Freeman
Baptist Sunday Schools of
Indiana
S. H. Huttman
Assessment changes by Board of Review across townships
The Board of Review raised farm implements by 40 percent in Jackson township and increased household goods by 20 percent there. Household goods assessments were raised 10 percent in Perry, cut 20 percent in Harrison, and cut 10 percent in Sagar Creek.
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Board of Review
Jackson Township
Perry
Harrison
Sagar Creek
Children’s Day Exercises Program at Methodist Church
The program for the Sunday night Children’s Day exercises at 7 30 features Organ Voluntary and multiple vocal numbers by Behaol choir and Soloists, including The Bower Prayer The Cartivalint and Vision along with Harvest and Reward of Giving. Student performers listed include Earl Miller Myron Tanner Mary Rowshire Amelia Schopbae Lavona Beek Beatrice Dre and Andra Bratton with Helen Ritchie and others. the event closes with a Benediction.
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Methodist Church
Earl Miller
Myron Taner
Mary Rowshire
Amelia Schopbae
Nowell Ritchie
Lavona Beek
Harel Hendersco Hole
Tientie Jeans
Beatrice Dre l
the Arrow
Engenia Tall Daet
Eentier Preckons
Andra Bratton
Helen Ritchie
Branchard
Blanche Harter
Semua
Seboo
Liquor Dispensary Opens at Thorntown
The Angus Enterprise reports an effort to establish a wholesale liquor house on Pearl Street in Thorntown led by Everett Hopkins of Frankfort. Residents reject the plan, arguing no wholesale liquor operation belongs in Thorntown and that remonstrances will keep retail sales from surviving. Hopkins says he will sell malt beer legally, clarifying the venture.
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Thorntown
Angus
Pearl Street
Everett Hopkins
Frankfort
Shake-Up Hinted for Mattoon-Charleston Baseball Team
The Mattoon-Charleston team returns from a tough southern trip with only one win in five. Fans and owners fault management and Berryhill’s leadership, fearing a shake-up to field a winning lineup. Despite having top hitters and strong pitching, the Royals struggle to win games.
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Mattoon
Mattoon Star
Mattoon-Charleston
Sherlaston
Berryhill
Royals
Borges Convicted on Forty-Two Counts in Larceny Case
Ferdinand E. Borges found guilty on one conspiracy count and seventy-three larceny counts in a three week Superior Court trial. Co‑defendant William D. Owen, former Congressman and ex Secretary of State of Indiana, indicted on 126 larceny counts and two conspiracy counts regarding the Ubero Plantation Company of Heston and Mexico. Borges, formerly of Logansport, was not arrested.
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Bosroy
K. Borges
Borges
William D. Owen
Indiana
Heston
Mexico
Owen
Logansport
Lebanon Knights of Pythias Decoration Day Ceremony
Tomorrow the Lebanon Knights of Pythias hold their annual Decoration Day exercises. Rev. B T Lane of Thorntown will deliver the address at Castle Hall at 2 pm. Public service, all invited. Afterward the lodge and Rathbone Sisters march to Oak Hill for brief services and grave decorations by appointed committees.
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Lebanon Knights of Pythias
B.T. Lane
Thorntown
Castle Hall
Lodge and Rathbone Sisters
Oak Hill
Much Traveled Man in Lebanon Today
At the Democratic county convention, W Smith son of Hartley Smith of Elizaville drew interest as a heavily travelled figure. Smith has spent years abroad including six months in China three in Japan seven in the Philippines where he held a Manila government post and served on harbor police. He returned before the San Francisco quake and plans to go back to the Philippines for permanent residence in August or September, though rheumatism lingers.
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Boone County
Ido
United States
William Joennings Bryan
Bryan
Martin A. Morrison
Democratic Party
Hesitatenot
Jone
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
W Smith
Hartley Smith
Elizaville
Stith
China
Japan
Philippines
Sixth
United States Artillery
Manila
Smith
San Francisco
Golden Gate City
Pines
Notice to KOFP readers for Thorntown Monday night
All those who intend to go to Thorntown Monday night are requested to be at the station at 7 26. The 6 16 car will be held until that time.
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Thorntown
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Sir Morrison
Thomas
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Rules and Order of Business
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Sugar Creek
C. C. Bowen
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C. EB. Young
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Frank Young
J. E. Knotts
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J. M. Sam‘y
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C.M. Fassett
Noah Sipe
Charles Stout
Marion Davis
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William Jennings Bryan
Lafayette
Peru
South Bend
Freak OF the
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David
Mrs. Price
Ray Hubbell
Roy Alexander
Dr. Parr
Baptist Convention
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Judson Association
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Ubero Plantation
Ferdinand
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C. W. Smith
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