Gragan to Replace Hooton on City Board of Education
City Council elected Gragan to succeed W T Hooton on the City Board of Education at a regular meeting. The session covered street improvements on Indianapolis Avenue, roofing contract for the city building, coal bids for water works, and transfers between funds. Damages and benefits from North Lebanon Street widening were approved with awards to Norwood, Huston, and Tripps and various property owners received compensation or benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Perkins
Ritchie
Storm
Taner
Wm. Wilson
Indianapolis Avenue
Coal Bish Mining Co
Central Coal & Mining Co
Lamps
Valdalia Coal Co
O'Gara Coal Co
Indiana Coal
Wear Virginia
Tauer
Aire Works Fund
Electric Light
Public Library
General Sinking
General
Water Works
Park Street
North
Lebanon Street
Wien
George W. Norwood
Amos H. Huston
William Tripps
Amos M. Haston
Willian Tripps
William Beek
Eliza A Baird
James A. White
Elbert Perkins
Charles Morgan
Mary J. Hendricks
Herma A. Beek
Thomas J Terhune
George T Miller
Lan W. Tomlinson
S. N. Cregin
W. T. Hooton
City Board of Education
Donaue
Avenue
Pearl Street
Committee On Fire and Lights
Lafayette Avenue
Chicago Street
Wapianade Street
Water Works Committee
Indiana Lighting Co
John W. Sebalemire
Lebanon
South Servant
Frankfort Man Is Run Down By Monon Train
C M Ashley a well known brick mason of Frankfort is in critical condition after being struck by a Monon passenger train while walking on the railroad track several miles north of the city on his way home from fishing. The engineer blew the whistle and attempted to stop but could not avoid the collision.
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Frankfort
C. M. Ashley
Monon
Ashley
Chicken thieves report losses in Clinton county roosts
Farmers in Clinton and northern county report poultry disappearances with no guilty crew. Morris of Clinton county cites about one hundred fifty chickens stolen in a single night as a possible thief nicknamed “Coon” remains unconfirmed.
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Clinton
Tom
Chanticleer
Morris
Clinton County
Unlucky Thirteen Brings Wedding Trend to County Clerk Office
On the seventh of the month the tally of teens tested for marriage in the county falls. June maintains its wedding tempo with frequent youthful missteps noted in Clerk Adams office, signaling widespread matrimonial activity.
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Thin County
Adama, Capld Te
Daredevil Flight Sets Cross-Country Record
Charles K. Hamilton called his New York to Philadelphia round trip a prelude to a real trip. He plans a New York to Chicago or New York to St. Louis contest with large purses. His battered machine crossed the country in a record journey, surpassing Paulhan's London Manchester flight in distance and daring.
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New York
Charles K. Hamilton
Philadelphia
Hamilton
Chicago
St. Louis
America
Louis
Paulhan
London
The Mutilated Stamp and Coin Department Quirk
A humorous note explores Uncle Sam’s rules on redeeming mutilated items. Stamps must not be redeemed, coins vary by damage, and paper money can be redeemed though its value may be unclear. The piece highlights old regulations and oddities in postage and currency handling.
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Uncle Sam
Forty One Years Since Squire Trowbridge Wedding Recalls Past
Squire J. P. Trowbridge returned from a neighborhood trip and visited Mrs. Watson Senior near the deathbed close to where he had wed Mr. and Mrs. Setlor on January 3, 1869. That ceremony was the third wedding officiated by the Squire that day, marking a notable early ceremony.
Hunger and Help Sought at Interurban Station
A plea appears urging anyone able to assist the needy to visit the Interurban station or post a message and contribute to the Reporter’s buser found there.
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Buser
Post Office Adopts New Money Order Form
Postmaster General aims to save the government about 500000 dollars annually with a redesigned money order form. The form adds two and a half inches in length and includes a stub check coupon and a receipt for the remitter. The order and coupon are mailed to the payee, and the new form will be issued once paper supplies are secured.
Reed Holloman Invited to Speak for Republicans in New Mexico
Reed Holloman received an invitation from the Republican Territorial Committee of New Mexico to deliver an address at the Chautauqua in Mountainair. He has been selected to represent the Republicans but has not yet decided whether to accept due to an extended current visit.
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Reed Holloman
Republican Territorial Committee of
New Mexico
Chautauqua
Mountainair
N. M
Holloman
Big Case in Boone Court Opens as Damages Sought
A high profile Boone Circuit Court case draws county attention as Joshua Shepard sues Charles Miller and Harvey Neal. He seeks 1202 dollars for alleged loss from misrepresented horses and 1000 more for stock losses and disease. Jury selection consumed hours yesterday and today opening evidence proceeds. The Lebanon National Bank suit and related actions are noted with various dismissals and procedural motions.
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Boone
Joshua Shepard
Charles Miller
Harvey Neal
Shepard
Hoge
Aviators Gather for National Aviation Meet at Indianapolis
Eleven entrants began the national aviation meet at the Indianapolis Speedway, aiming for world records in heavier-than-air flight. Prizes cover shortest surface distance, closest to start, longest flight, altitude, carrying a passenger, cross-country returns, and speed between miles. Wright brothers enter six biplanes with Wilbur supervising. rivals include Curzon Farman, Marquette, Russell Shee, and Beachey. Bumbaugh’s biplane was wrecked during afternoon flights.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
Wright
A. L. Welsh
W. L. Brookins
F. P. Coffyn
Archie Hoxsey
Duval Lachappelle
Ralph Johnstone
Joseph Curzon
Farman
M Marquette
Russell Shee
Lincoln Beachey
G. L. Bumbaugh
Literary Club Hosts Maccatee Gathering at Mrs Wall's
Mrs Margaret Wall hosted the Maccatee Literary Club at her West South street home with Lebanon acquaintances and guests Miss Jay Hogart from Brookville Ind and Mrs Frank Reagan. A misc program featured piano, recitation, reports on the Macca bee rally at Indianapolis, violin numbers, and a discussion on favorite forms of fiction. Ice cream cake and iced tea followed.
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Margaret Wall
Maccatee
West South Street
Lebanon
Jay Hogart
Brookville
Ind
Frank Reagan
Lady Maccabees
Bert Maison
Eleanor McMakin
Monroe Bush
Indianapolis
Esther Hedges
Robert
Heanor McMakin
Winters
Goldine Groves
Alpha Delta Sigma Rents Charles Hall for Summer Renovations
The Alpha Delta Sigma social group of Lebanon has rented Charles Hall for one year. The dance hall and waiting rooms will be renovated and decorated in preparation for a series of events to be held throughout the summer.
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Alpha Delta Sigma
Lebanon
Young Ten
Charles Hall
County Convention of Laymen to Be Held Countywide
City church representatives met with B Gullion to plan a county laymen missionary banquet akin to larger Indianapolis and Chicago events. A general committee led by E C Gullion will appoint subcommittees for speakers publicity music and banquet logistics to host at least 500 church delegates with no collections planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Rueble
N. B. Callane
J. H. Black
Adam Felker
H. P. New
Goldsmith Hedges Frank Aldrich
W. H. King
Moses Robinson
Ivan Fuller
J. Jenkins
W. W. Stevens
Preston Graham Dies After Illness at 17 Years
Preston Graham aged 17 years died after a ten week illness at his daughter's residence in Washington township. Survived by two children, George Graham and Sarah Vidito, and siblings Woodson Graham Marion Graham Angeline Wilson Rex Homer Dale to officiate at funeral services at Poplar Grove church to be held at a later time.
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Preston Graham
Washington Township
Mr. Graham
George Graham
Sarah Vidito
Woodson Graham
Marion Graham
Angeline Wilson
Rex
Homer Dale
Poplar Grove
Greencastle Road Tour Praised By Local Paper
The Greencastle Banner extols a 100 mile plus autoists route heading first to Crawfordville then Darlington Thorntown and Lebanon, with return via Jamestown Ladoga Roachdale and Bainbridge. Roads are mainly gravel. the roughest stretch runs toward Crawfordsville over Montgomery line as part of a longer proposed scenic drive.
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Greencastle
Crawfordaville
Lebanon
Darlington
Thorntown
Jamestown
Ladoga
Roachdale
Bainbridge
Crawfordguine
Montgomery Ine
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Maud Hawkins
Miss Maud Hawkins living near the city was surprised by about forty young people who gathered at her home on the eve of her seventeenth birthday. They presented a watch fob motor thuale poll wek et and chain and other postal candy. Delights were shared in a festive retreat.
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Maud Hawkins
Minn Hawk
Tarrying Permission Granted by Biono and Rivana
A brief notice states that Biono Krave and Leote Rivana granted permission to tarry this morning. The wording appears in archaic or stylized form, reflecting formal approval for a delay or stay in an activity.
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Biono
Krave
Leote Rivana
Law Office of WJ Wood Opens in Bank Building
Law office of W J Wood, promising young lawyer and recent University of Virginia law graduate, will open this week in the Farmers' State Bank building in the former surveyor room after receiving the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wood
Farmers’ State Bank
Wood
University of Vir
Marguerite luncheon honors Miss Mae Watthews
One of the prettiest pre nuptial events, a marguerite luncheon hosted by Mrs. John Hutchings and daughter Miss Bess Hutchings. Twenty five covers, yellow white theme, towering marguerites as table decor, yellow satin ribbons, boutonnieres as favors. The bride’s cake was cut by Miss Matthews, ring by Maud Witt, Khindle by Mrs. Hartman, and a coin by Geraldine Parking. Gift shower included china, silver, cut glass, linen, brass, and other keepsakes amid warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Watthews
John Hutchings
Bess Hutchings
Mise Matthews
Maud Witt
Chas
Hartman
Khindle
Mise Geraldine
Three new autos damaged in Brenton garage mishap
Three new automobiles arrived at Brenton garage yesterday. An employee guiding a car from the freight station tried to pull it up the alley from Meridian street and the vehicle struck a telephone pole. A bent crank and broken ramp followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenton
Meridian Street
Evans-Evans married at 8:30 this morning
At 8 30 this morning Bronze Evans and Leota Evans were married by Rev Homer Dale at his city residence. The contracting parties live near Ellenville and, though of the same name, were of no relation prior to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Leota Evans
Homer Dale
Eilenville
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Gragan
Hooton
Leba
New
John Hills
Mueller Mfg. Co
Central Supply Co
Chas. Himes
Citizens Electric Light and Power Co
Citizens — Electric Light & Power Co
Alva Gent
Geo. C. Fuller
West Indiana Lighting Co
Mares
J. W. Jones
John Adams
Supply Co
A. P. Stephenson
Gravely
Newt. Hucheson
Vanda Lee
Same
Bilis Crane
C. M. McCormick
Joan Chaille
Wd Wills
T. F. Allen
Wall
A. B
South East Street
SSS
Clay Thompson
City Seated
Sopareers Seris
O. B. Staton
Ai Rete
Pawtham
New York Times
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Adolph Ochs
Sideone
Governors Island
Hudson River
van Cortland Park
Sam
Apple
Wit ‘Srom
OUR
Mexico
Boone Court
Charles
Jory
William H. Moore
William P. Johnson
Armenis E. Hines
Ephrim Kirby
Caleb Bratton
Sam Storms
William Stevens
Wilber Wood
Geo. K. Wimhborough
P. A. Altuz
Janes A. White
Buster Moore
Lebanon National Bank
Moment of Note
Charles PF
Pauline
Rank C. Hodge
Aviation
Amusement Hunters
Ngedesident
Greencastle Paper
Maud Hawking
LAW Office
Will Wood
Mine May Matthews
Evans—Evans
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