Marriage in Chicago Links Mae Matthews Merle Slane
Miss Mae Matthews and Merle Slane announced married today in Chicago after a morning trip from Frankfort. The couple plans a two week honeymoon in northern Michigan then a visit with the groom’s parents in Peoria before settling in Indianapolis this fall. Matthews, praised for vocal talent, wed Slane, a traveling salesman with an Ohio store company.
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Chicago
Miss Mae Matthews
Merle Slane
Miss Matthews
Mr. Blane
Ap Ohio
Tnt
Why Big Trees Are Big Forests of Washington and Oregon Fir
The article discusses enormous Douglas fir in Washington and Oregon, noting Puget Sound rainfall about three inches versus Cascades near Seattle reaching 100 to 150 inches. It explains germination and growth under moist climates, contrasts with the drier east Cascades where bull pine and white pines thrive, and describes height up to 200 feet and diameters around 6 feet.
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Douglass
Washington
Oregon
Cascades
sometMmen
Records Broken This Week At Lebanon Exhibitions
Lebanon rivals Indianapolis in exhibitions of heavier than air machines. Weight Brothers aeroplanes push speed and height while a merry go round carries passengers near the Lebanon City Library all week.
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Lebanon
Indianapolis
Lebanon City Library
Lebanon Doctor to Speak at IU Medical Alumni Banquet
At the annual alumni banquet of Indiana University School of Medicine the event will be held tonight at Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. Dr. H. E. Williams of Lebanon will respond to the toast "When to Keep Still."
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Indiana University School of Medicine
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
HE Williams
Lebanon
Cattle Disease Fears Rise Over Dog Route near Walton
In Cass county near Walton a herd of valuable cattle contracted illness from a stray dog. The state board of health faces weeks of inquiries as heads of cattle believed infected are examined and sometimes killed to prevent spread of rables. Farmers vow to guard against roaming dogs and propose muzzling all dogs until cold weather to save cattle and possibly lives.
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Cass County
Walton
State Board of Health
Eliza K Thompson dies after six month cancer vigil
Eliza K Thompson born May 7 1834 in Shelby County died at 2 20 am yesterday at her daughter's home in Morgan County after a six month cancer battle. Survived by husband Jonathan O Thompson children Lewis Ira Albert Grant Morton Minnie Staten Neal Taylor H M Melton and siblings Elias Lee Mrs John T Gilbert Mrs Irvin Sharp. She belonged to the Christian church at Gadsden. Funeral at Central Christian Church tomorrow 1 30 pm with Rev L E Brown officiating. Burial Oak Hill cemetery.
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Eliza K. Thompson
Shelby County
Neal Tay
Morgan County
Thompson
Jonathan O. Thompson
Lewis
Ira
Albert
Grant
Morton Thompson
Minnie Staten
Boone County
Neal Taylor
Mooresville
Eleven Licensed Teachers Named in May Exams
By the May examination the following aspirants were licensed to teach. Thirty six months Mayme Sheridan. Twenty four months Beas Gaskill. R. H. Gates. LP Copningham. Twelve months Agnes Hilligoss. Norah M. Tudor. Christopher Kincaid. Mabel Gregory. Vera B. Moore, Opal Coulson. Claude G. Lawler (High School).
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Mayme Sheridan
Beas Gaskill
R. H. Gates
Copningham
Agnes Hilligoss
Norah M. Tudor
Christopher Kincaid
Mabel Gregory
Vera B. Moore
Opal Coulson
Claude G. Lawler
Divorce Causes in the Nation Explored
An exchange cites widespread divorces as a scandal and suggests remedies. It argues the root is not the law but in lives marked by passion extravagance idleness selfishness and lack of self-control.
Surprising reunion on Lebanon Street in city
Passersby stared as a striking woman rushed to embrace a man on Lebanon Street near the public aquate corner. Heron Murray, the penlleman, looked surprised, then joy replaced doubt when he recognized his sister Olive Beekman of Oregon, long awaited reunion after years apart.
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Lebanon Street
Heron Murray
Murray
Slater
Olive Beekman
Oregon
Sea
Twelve Austrians Die In Falls View Shacks Blaze
Twelve Austrian laborers known by check numbers perished in a blaze at Falls View near Niagara Falls Ontario as smoke incapacitated them in their sleep. Firemen found four shacks burned to embers. one man woman and child were fatally hurt while others were rescued unconscious with severe burns.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Falls View
Here
Franchised Trolley Line To Logansport Route
A franchise is granted to promoters of a trolley line from the city to Logansport. The grantee may cross county highways intersecting the Michigad road and must obtain right of way from farmers along the route. No part of the Michigan road may be used by the track. The line must be completed and running by January 1, 1913, with a five cent city fare. It will run through Burlington Middlefork and Michigantown, then parallel the Clover Leaf from Michigantown.
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Burlington
Middlefork
Michigantown
Victim of Hold Up at Toledo Station
Edward Wilson, 28, of Frankfort, a Clover Leaf Railroad mail clerk, was shot in the back during a hold up at Toledo station and ran for help bleeding from the wound.
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Mer
Toledo
Edward (. Wilson
Frankfort
Nephew of Cragun Returns After Eleven Years in Army
Owen Tomlinson of Whitestown, nephew of Lan Tomlinson and S N Cragun, came home after eleven years in the regular army. He enlisted in January 1899, started as a private in the Spanish American War, was promoted to lieutenant after three years, reenlisted after returning to the United States, and has since seen much of the world and is eligible for a captain’s vacancy.
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Orient
Tomlinson
Were Married Monday at Evansville Indiana
News has reached Lebanon of the recent marriage of Bruce Wallace and Misa Mate Whitcomb. Wallace, son of David Wallace, worked in his father's office involved with a local heating plant project. Whitcomb served as a stenographer for the company. The ceremony occurred in Evansville Indiana.
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Lebanon
Bruce Wallace
Misa Mate Whitcomb
Wallace
David Wallace
Misa Whitcomb
Worman
Evansville
Ind
Mosquitoes Change of Season Draws Attention in 1910 Field
In 1910 a new crop of mosquitoes appears, described as arriving with a lute like note. The article notes their presence and the fashion of openwork and perkaboo apparel among wearers, framing their role in feeding the younger generation of the mosquito family and the emergence of new monquities.
Army man to stay home three months in Whitestown
The United States army member will remain at home in Whitestown for three months. Ben Tomlinson, a recipient of a Rhoades scholarship, has spent three years at Oxford University in England and is expected to arrive at his Lebanon home around July 1.
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United States Army
Whitestown
Ben Tomlinson
Rhoades
Oxford University
England
Lebanon
Trade boosters tour Indiana towns aim to boost commerce
Following Indianapolis merchants, Indiana towns bloom in trade diplomacy with Bloomington Brazil Noblesville taking the lead. Lebanon merchants discuss joining the push as rural counties show growing crop promise. Farmers note ideal weather for corn and a potential good crop if favorable conditions persist.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Local Youth Receives Embalmer and Funeral Director License
Harry Comley, son of James Comley of Frankfort, has passed all state requirements to become a licensed embalmer and funeral director. He will initially join Comley Bros at their Frankfort establishment, continuing the family’s long association with the Leba non area.
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Harry
James Comley
Prankfort
Lebanon
Comley Bros
Frankfort
Goar Leaders Enter Roseburg Texas Handle Factory Venture
Jefferson Goar of Kirklin sails to Roseburg Texas to oversee construction of a new handle factory with partners Joe Goar and Charles McClimrock, both also of Kirklin, joining the venture.
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Jefferson Goar
Kirklin
Roseburg
Texas
Joe Goar
Charles McCl.mrock
Miss Robin Kennett Weds Arthur T. Pritchard in Ashville
The Ashville North Carolina Citizen reports the June wedding of Miss Robin Kennett to Arthur Thomas Pritchard at the bride’s home on Bearden Avenue. The home’s decor featured white daisies and roses, with a reception for a crowd of friends, including Miss Myrtle Rollin and Miss Sadie Rollin. The couple plans to reside with Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Kennett, and wedding gifts included cut glass, silver, books, and paintings.
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Ashville
N. C
Robin Kennett
Arthur Thomas Pritchard
Bearden Avenue
Myrtle
Sadie Rollin
Ruth Brown
Catherine Beadhes
Kate Nichols
Florence Barnard
Frances Hartzer
Ruth Wiley
Myrtle Gudger
Hortense Jones
Pritchard
Flag Day Observed In Lebanon Remains Low Key
Yesterday marked the 133rd anniversary of the flag’s adoption. Patriotic residents of Lebanon joined in the observance but most people and public displays failed to give the occasion the prominence it deserves as only a small number of flags were in evidence.
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United States
Lebanon
O N T Club Dues Guests With Six O Clock Dinner
Members of the O N T Club entertained their husbands at a six o clock dinner Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs James Gardner on East Superior arrest. The event included social conversation, games, and music with the brass band providing entertainment.
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James Gardner
O. N. T. Club
East Superior Arrest
Mystery mark on oats blades sparks varied guesses
In central Indiana, farmers report finding the letter B on oat blades, centering debate on its meaning. Some recall the prewar W on blades as a war omen, while neighbors offer Ballinger, Bryan, or booze theories. Local editors admit no clear explanation.
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Roberts
Westfield
Indiana
Lebanon
Roberta
Bryan
Taft
Ballinger
Pinchot
Muncie
Ulind Tiger
Day
Jagerstown
Allison
Edinburg
Williams
Connersville
Boone County Fair Receives Purdue Endorsement
Laietary Boaived of the Boone County Agricultural Association received word from Prof. Christie of Purdue University extending good wishes and permitting an exhibit at the local fair. Mr. Sanford received a premium list from State Board of Agriculture secretary Downing with the fair date and officials’ names to advertise Lebanon fair statewide.
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Laietary Boaived
Boone County Agricultural Association
Christie
Purdue University
Our Fair Association
Sanford
Charles R. Downing
State Board of Agriqulture
Boone County
Lebanon
Kappa Kappa Kappa State Convention Held in Greenfield
TRI KAPPAS Thursday and Friday June 23 and 24 the State convention of Kappa Kappa Kappa will be entertained by the Upsilon Chapter at Greenfield Ind A banquet will be given in honor of all guests of the chapter The Great Council of the sorority is composed of president Miss Grace Norwood Lebanon vice president Anna Hughes Columbus secretary Helen Finch Alexandria treasurer Mary Lacy Cutsinger Franklin editor of cross keys Bessie Kinsey Greenfield.
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Kappa Kappa Kappa
Upsilon
Greenfield
Ind
Great Council
Grace Norwood
Lebanon
Anna Hughes
Columbus
Helen Finch
Alexandria
Mary Lacy Cutsinger
Franklin
Cross Keys
Bessie Kinsey
Graduating Exercises at Jefferson Town Common School
Tonight at Bover Hall the Jefferson township graduates will hold commendment exercises for thirty seven residents. Harry Hill is to deliver the address to the class of men and women in this formal program.
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Jefferson Township
Bover
Harry Hill
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S. N. Cragun
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Wilson
Harry Comley
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Ashville, VC
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