Auto Falls Into Ten Foot Hole Near Lafayette
Lowell Ritchie of this city escaped death when his five passenger National skidded on Main to Sixth and toppled into a ten foot excavation in front of a new siding. Laborer Leb Cerbron Pace was knocked into a cellar, suffering a gash above the eye and injuries. Ritchie’s car dumped into the hole but was not severely damaged. workers soon pulled it out with several machines from Shawbaugh garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Ritchie
Arrow
Hernoon
National
Main
Sixth Street
Lafayette
Emsing
Ritchie
Lebanon
Fayette
Purdue
Morris Itebie
Helen
Marion Ritchie
Nina Spahr
Wats
Henry Russell
Lafayette Courier
Lowell
Cebron Pace
Sro
Lamer
Inis
Young Itchie
Shawbaugh
RAN INTO THE DITCH NEAR INDIANAPOLIS FATAL FEAR
Val Dulin of near Gadsden escaped fatal injury after an automobile crash west of Indianapolis. A moving van veered into the road, forcing the car into a ditch. Dulin and one companion escaped injury, but another passenger was pinned and could not be freed as flames from lamp oil engulfed the vehicle. Firemen extinguished the blaze and the car was towed for repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Dulin
Gadsden
Indianapolis
Mr. Dulin
Lebaron
Jones & Maine
Auto strike injures boy in Eridan
A car driven by W Eberwing struck Edward Perry aged six Tuesday night. He was knocked down with multiple broken bones and a deep scalp wound. Neither the boy nor the driver saw the imminent collision until near contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Eberwing
Edward Perry
Lwd
Bey
Unclear Traffic Collision Report Notes Slow Vehicle Speed
Eyewitnesses say the pedestrian was lucky to escape serious injury as a vehicle struck the brick pavement at a slow speed. Most observers regarded the crash as unavoidable and not the fault of either party involved.
Pastor Price ousted from McKeesport church ministry
Pittsburg dispatch reports Rev Dr Walter E Price pastor of McKeesport First Presbyterian Church was removed by sealed presbytery after rumors of improper relations with young women. He disappeared then returned and announced plans to move with family. Women urged him to stay but presbytery ordered his departure. Price previously led Lebanon church and later Shelbyville charge.
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Pittsburg
Walter E. Price
McKeesport First
Redstone
McKeesport
Presbytery
Price
Lebanon Presbyterian Church
Shelbyville
Lebanon
Merchants Prepare for Dedication Week
Merchants plan a dedicated week around the courthouse ceremony adding a Merchants’ Day with free attractions. Irwin Brown chairs the organization, Fay Adair secretary, and P. Herdrich treasurer. A $1590 fund is sought to cover celebrations as committees solicit business and arrange entertainment including a Flack Horse Troop from Culver Military Academy and bands from Indianapolis Newsboys and Maxwell-Thecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Irwin Brown
Fay Adair
F P. Herdrich
Lebanon Street
Lee Bratton
Charles McClain
L. Rous
Culver Military Academy
Nce
Indianapolis News
Newsboys
Maxwell-Thecos
Insurance claims in Indiana towns 1910 payouts listed
In 1910 Life Insurance companies distributed ten thousand dollars or more to beneficiaries in Indiana. Thorntown received twelve thousand dollars and Zionsville eleven thousand five hundred dollars. The report names Thorntown and Zionsville among the towns with large distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thorntown
Zionsville
Thorny Town
Zlonaville
Ruth Coombs Weds Brash McIntire in Indy Ceremony
Miss Ruth Lydia Coombs married Brash Henry McIntire yesterday at the Chavers home in Indianapolis with immediate relatives present. Beulah Coombs sang, Rev. L. Brown officiated, and guests from Lebanon joined the celebration before the couple plans to live in Indianapolis then Lebanon.
Married Here The Rev Roy Lucas Weds Eva Graham
The Rev Roy Lucas of near Advance married Miss Eva Goldie Graham at the home of Dr C Coy at 730 last evening. Lucas, a Christian church minister, preaches in Huntington and Montgomery counties, and Miss Graham is a skilled slater for Mrs Ora Brookshire of North East Street. They will reside on North Meridian Street, where Lucas has built a new home. Best wishes go with the couple from many friends.
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Roy Lucas
Near
Advance
Eva Goldie Graham
C. Coy
Lucas
Christian Church
Huntington
Montgomery
Graham
Ora Brookshire
North East Satreet
Mt. Zion
Jones and Manchester Wedding Pronounced at Presbyterian Parsonage
This morning at 10 o clock Rev C H Carmichael united Miss Mancheter Manchester and Mr Carey Ole Jones at the Presbyterian church parsonage on East Main Street. Only witnesses were Lawrence McClain and Mira Mabel Etter. The couple departed on the noon train for a wedding trip to Chicago Joe Mich Detroit Buffalo.
Marriage of Folie and Toronto Recalls Lebanon Bride
Folie and Toronto plan to return to Indianapolis after their wedding. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Biter, is a Lebanon High School graduate with many friends sending congratulations. The groom works as a motorman on the Northwestern division of the T. H. I. & EB and resides in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ura Folie
Toronto
Indianapolis
R. N. Biter
Lebanon High School
Telus
Frienda
Pretty wedding unites Missessie Mae Umberkine and Jesse Hall
A quiet June wedding was held at the Umberkine country home near Mech, with Missessie Mae Umberkine and Jesse Hall of Frankfort tying the knot at 8 pm Tuesday. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. M. H. Appleby, occurred before 25 relatives beside a fern and rose mantel. The couple will reside at 1559 West Ruger Street, Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ths City
Hall
Frankfort
Rgger Street
B. F. Hall
McDougal
Wed in California wedding bells reach Thorntown couple
Miss Donna Proctor of Thorntown married Prescott Yates in Oakland California last evening after her arrival there. The bride, youngest Proctor daughter and a former Thorntown telephone operator, and Mr Yates, once in Rockford Illinois then in Oakland for several years, begin their new life together as friends extend hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
California
Donna Proctor
Take the Vows: Marriage in Ward Area Orbit
Yesterday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of the bride Alva D Small and Hazel Farris wed Judge W H Parr officiating in front of close relatives The bride is stepdaughter of William Mangus near Ward and popular with many friends Small son of James M Small southeast of Lebanon and an official court reporter They will live with his parents for now then move to East Pearl Street residence The couple has many friends offering congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lydia Coombs
Harry L. Hurt
Benjamin Coombs
Lohengrin
Beulah Coombs
Mr. Brown
Chavers
Emilax
Ferns
Lebanon
A. M. McIntire
Arthur Brown
A. M McIntire
Sterling
Phil Adler Co
Alva D. Small
Hazel Farris
W. H. Parr
William Mangus
Near Ward
Mr. Small
James M. Small
South Sest
Worth and Woody wed at Thorntown home ceremony
John Milton Worth and Miss Olive Jane Woody were married in the bride’s home near Thorntown by Reverend Hugh Ronald of the Thorntown Presbyterian church. The bride is a noted music teacher and the groom a farmer living near Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton Worth
Olive Jane Woody
Thorntown
Hugh Ronald
Thorntown Presbyterian Church
Colfax
Married in Louisville Ends With Forest Shirley Mise Delete Smiley
Forest Shirley and Mise Delete Smiley wed in Louisville Kentucky yesterday. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Toten of South Rant Street in this city. The groom, son of George C Shirley, is superintendent of the Blue Valley Creamery Company based in Indi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Shirley
Mise
Delete Smiley
Louisville
James Toten
South
Rant Street
Shirley
George C. Shirley
Blue Valley Creamery Company
Indi
Bell's varied career spans telephony and inventions
The article recalls Dr. Alexander Graham Bell's 1876 telephone patent and his lesser known bullet-detection probe. It notes his aviation interests, residence in Washington, and hints at a recent completion of a long journey around the world as part of his distinguished scientific life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graham Bell
University of Heidelberg
Bell
Washington
Couple Settles In Indianapolis After Wedding
In Indianapolis the couple plans to reside in their furnished home, with both parties described as well and favorably known locally. They receive congratulations and best wishes from numerous friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anapolis
Indianapolis
Morning Wedding for Miss Mary Pinnell and Dr Nathan Graham
Miss Mary Pinnell wed Dr Nathan Graham of Indianapolis in a morning ceremony at the bride’s parents home at 1920 North New Jersey Street. The couple left for a trip through the East and will reside in Indianapolis after July 20. The bride, a former local resident, is warmly remembered by many here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pinnell
Nathan Graham
Indianapolis
J. Wil Pinnell
North
New Jersey Street
Graham
Bride
Agoga Social at First Baptist Church Social
The Agoga class of First Baptist church held a delightful social at Luther Gray’s country home. About fifty members and friends attended with lantern lights and outdoor games. George Essex, class president, received a fountain pen from the group amid birthday notes for Mr Basex. Scott Campbell spoke, and refreshments included punch and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Luther Gray
George Essex
Basex
Scott Campbell
Alva Gant Resigns Police Job for Blacksmith Work
Alva Gant, after about a year on the police force, resigns effective next Sunday to return to blacksmithing. He accepts a position in Troutman and Chavert shop and credits the mayor, city council, and Marshal Bandfin with good treatment and expresses gratitude for the support from his peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Gant
Gant
Te Haw
Troutman
Gant Haw
Marshal Bandfin
Birthday anniversary honors Philip Ottinger at Whitestown home
Yesterday marked the eighty fourth birthday of Philip Ottinger who lives near Whitestown with his son Ora Ottinger. A birthday dinner for thirty nine guests was held at J B Etter s home two and one half miles southwest of Whitestown. An annual reunion was planned with J B Etter president and Ora Ottinger secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Ottinger
Ora Ottinger
Whitestown
J. B. Etter
Alcetus Ottinger
Rosina Wilson
Lebanon
John H. Ott
Zionsville
M. N. Ottinger
Brownsburg
Myra Redden
Jolietville
Charles Livengood
Earl Ditzenberger
Purtle Shaw
Arthur Ottinger
Ruth Laughner
Ottinger
Tennessee
Moses Newse
Ladies of the Maccabees Entertained at Pike's Crossing
Mrs. Frank Cobb hosted the Ladies of the Maccabees on Monday afternoon at Pike's Crossing. After a short lesson the gathering enjoyed social time, with Minn Baker Tampleton of Lebanon assisting and refreshments served. Attendees rode the 1:22 car to return on the 5:22.
Bomb Shatters Big Cathedral Adjoins Royal Palace
Madrid reports a bomb exploded in the Plana Oriente beside the royal palace injuring no one though nearby structures were damaged. The blast recalls the May 31, 1906 wedding incident when Alfonso and his bride were reportedly involved. The Plaza Oriente lies before the palace and Calle Mayor runs from the cathedral.
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Madrid
Plana Oriente
Royal Palace
Alfonso
Plaza Oriente
Calle Mayor
Missionary Department Meeting of Baptist Woman's Union
The Baptist Woman's Union missionary department met at Mrs. Susa Shoemaker's South Meridian home with hostesses Mrs. Shoemaker Mrs. Jas Parks Mea George Potter and Mrs Karl Pulek. Walnut Street Baptist church guests attended as the year’s work was reviewed through nation wide testimonies and benevolence. Members quoted contributed to the program including Mia Roy Neal Misers Nora Roberts Imo Stahl Leota Sanders Helen Parks and Pharos Felker Tead ing. The gathering ended with a social hour featuring ice cream and three kinds of cake and assistance from Miss Amelia and Mrs Ivan Puller.
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The
Baptist Woman's Union
Susa Shoemaker
South Meridian Street
Mr. Shoemaker
Jas. Parks
George Potter
Karl Pulek
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Mia
Roy “Neal
Misers
Nora Roberts
Imo Stahl
Leota Sanders
Helen Parks
Pharos Felker
Teading
Amelia
Ivan Puller
Four-legged Chicken Exhibited Near Lebanon
J W Rinehart brought a Rhode Island Red chick with an extra leg to Lebanon. The unusual fowl, though lively, died after a hen fight, surviving just two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rinehart
Lebanon
Rhode Island
Damages Sought in Vincennes Traction Suit
In Washington Indiana a suit seeks 16000 dollars from Vincennes Traction and Light Co. over the death of William C. Curry’s son Status A. Curry a traveling seaman killed in Vincennes’s wheel car incident. William C. Curry of Indianapolis filed the action requesting a receiver for the Vincennes Traction and Light Co. The Currys formerly lived in Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ind
William C. Curry
Indianapolis
Vincennes Traction and Court
A. Curry
Vincennes
Vincenae Traction and Light Company
Currys
Fire devastates McCaffery & Co. store in Pew loss up to $70,000
A late night blaze tore through the McCaffery & Co. department store in Pew leaving an estimated loss of $50,000 to $70,000. Owner McCaffery was staying at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis as the fire swept through the Brewers in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Ind
McCaffery & Co
McCaffery
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
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Wal Dulin
Fal Dulin
Ridan Boy
Capes
W. E. Price
Boone County Tawny
Cupid
Ruth Coombs
Brash McIntyre
Rev
Eva Fid
Dle Graham
Jones Etter
Carey Oly Jones
Ming Blanche Ketter
Umberbine
Jesse Hall
Joule Umberkine
Prescott Yates
Alva Small
Miss Hazel Farris Mar
Ried
Worth
Woody
Miss Olive
Jane Woody
Mr Delete Smiley
Alexander G. Bell
Telephone
Mary
Pinnell
Agoga Social
Prom
Chailif Ottinger
Pather
Natal
Ladies of the Maccabees
Frank Cobb
Entratrice
Madridadifice
Tecalls
Missionary Department of
Curry Snes Vincennes Co
Fora Seffers
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