Edrington Boy Dies After Sudden Brain Congestion
Ridgeell Edrington, 19, died last night after a week of agony from brain congestion following a heat event during a baseball game. Born December 1887 in Decatur County, he moved with family to farm near Max, Indiana. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 AM on West Main Street with Rev. L. E.own officiating. Body at Old Union Cemetery.
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Ridgeell Edrington
Heny
Ir & Gan
Frankfort
Decatur County
Mra
Hira KE. Edrington
Max
Lebanon
Russell
Vesper Eddington
Ion
Wright Bros. Honored Richmond Ind
At Earl College semi centennial commencement ceremonies Orville and Wilbur Wright, former Richmond residents educated in local public schools, were awarded the honorary bachelor of science degree. President Kelly praised their aero navigation work and global impact, noting their early ties to Richmond and teachers present in the audience.
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Richmond
Ind
Earl College
Orville Wilbur Wright
Kelly
Top-Notcher Nick Bennett Spars In Prize Garden Report
Uncle John Bart notes Nick Bennett, Civil War veteran, inspecting Bennett’s 1909 prize garden. He cites ten hills of potatoes likely small, five wrecks of cabbage and peas, and a cautious forecast of the crop outcome.
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Nick Bennett
John Bart
Fire sweeps hamlet of Bu Green near Warsaw
June 16 a fire devastated Bu Green, a 500 resident hamlet. Origin unknown, started in Hamlin's general store, discovered by Isaac Baker. Whole block burned within half an hour. losses estimated at 50 000 to 100 000, insured in part. Other two story buildings housed a lamp plant, barber shop, restaurant, opera house and offices. post office saved by volunteers. Residents mobilized to aid firefighting.
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Warsaw
Bu \Green
Almos
Hamlin
Isaac Baker
Lves
Dr. Dumsky
T. M. Jones
Charles Shaffer
Clark Farbers
George Rockhill
Postofice
Chadbourne Leaves Indianapolis Club Amid Homesickness
Indianapolis, Ind June 16 Left fielder Henry Chadbourne of the Indianapolis leaders suddenly left the American Association club with his young wife for Guilford Missouri. Managers and officials tried to deter him but Chadbourne stated he and his wife preferred home. McChesney will cover center field as Indianapolis opens a Minneapolis series tomorrow and is expected to continue there for the season.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henry Chadbourne
American’ Association
Guilford
Carr
Chadbourne
West
McChesney
Indians
Minneapolis
Sun Field
Marksmen show strong: First regiment tryout in Spencer
Markamen of Go L and others contest for the Second battalion First N G at Spencer. Twelve principals and three alternates chosen after target practice. Notable scorers include William Stewart of Lebanon with 24%, George Duggins Newcastle 249, H H Evans Newcastle 221, Manford Henry Franklin 226. Alternates: A McCann Lebanon 177, C T Clark Franklin 177, Herbert Smock Greenfield 159. Stewart Led skirmish run with perfect score of twenty. Mrs Rust of Boone county dies aged 85.
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George Duggins
Newcastle
William Stewart
Lebanon
H H Evans
Manford Henrey
Franklin
Clyde Windsor
Greenfield
Griffin Franklin
William KE. Morrin
L. Wrightman
Bred
Forest Carney
A. McCann
C. T. Clark
Herbert Smock
Stewart Keviden
Tnt
Pioneer Woman Dies in Jefferson Township After 75 Years in Boone
Anne Nancy A. Rust, a Boone county pioneer born in Kentucky, died at her Jefferson township home around midnight. She lived here 75 years and was wife of G. B. Rust. Death due to anemia after about a week of illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at the residence, with interment at Pleasant View.
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Nancy A. Rust
Boone County
Jefferson Township
Pleasant View
Mrs. Rust
G. B. Rust
Epworth League District Meeting Opens at Forest
The Epworth League district convention began a two day session in Forest with ministers and delegates from Methodist churches attending. Dr Dunn of Logansport is president. A full program of Epworthian work was arranged and Forest volunteers agreed to warmly host the visitors.
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Tne
Epworth League
Forest
Dunn
Land Avenue Shurch
Logansport
Kling Aims at Baseball Magnate Role Ties Cubs Refusal
Louisville June 16 Johnny Kling says his goal to own a baseball enterprise drives his refusal to join the Cubs this year a baseball authority states Kling plans to own the Kansas City Blues and offered to play the Cubs rest of the season for an unconditional release an inside look cited by the writer
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Louisville
Johnny Kling
Cubs
Kling
Kansas City Blues
Prosperity Pad A Very Short Visit Ends
Prosperity at Clover Leaf shops in Frankfort collapses after fifteen days of growth as 150 to 175 workers are laid off with only a skeleton crew retained for running repairs. Reports indicate no firm restart date, while Abe Martin’s remarks hint at continued uncertainty. The workforce was told to report Monday, but no assurances were given on resumption.
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Clover Leaf
Frankfort
Deputy Clerk Arrested In Indianapolis Embezzlement Charge
Robert J. Comer a 38 year old deputy clerk in the county clerks office was arrested by city detectives on two counts of embezzling county funds. He confessed and said he misappropriated about $1000 from fees paid to him and was jailed in a police station cell awaiting further proceedings.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert J. Comer
Leopard Quill
Hugants
Comer
Surly
Freak gas strike north of Darlington
A two foot diameter hickory tree fell in Cox woods one mile north of Darlington. When cut, a roaring hiss came from the hollow stump. A flame shot several feet, then died. No one was paid off unless they wanted pay. Reports from Frankfort cite crop woes and a large repair force for grain shipments. Chicago and Alton Bloomington shops laid off about 1,800 workers, pay already received, blamed on piece work dispute rumors.
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Darlington
Fra | Cox Woods
Joe Marshall
Woody Harris
Jap Manning
Nce
Frankfort
Chicago & Alton
Bloomington
No Trace of Property After Stolen Horse Incident
A horse theft near Gadsden leaves investigators with no trace of the animal or thief. Ray Helms and local farmers offer a reward for capture of the outfit, including the thief, as the investigation continues across the county.
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Bungy
Ray Helms
Gadsden
Rears Oa Been
In Union
Grand Army of the Republic Eyes Incorporation Plan
A committee from Red Bank New Jersey reports on Grand Army of the Republic funds and endorses incorporating the organization. It advises applying to Congress for incorporation as The Grand Army of the Republic and empowering officers to file papers and take necessary steps.
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Congress
Grand Army of the Republic
Kids Are Expensive Says Rev Brown At North Manchester
Rev Brown of Valparaiso told North Manchester graduates that raising a child costs about $5,000 to age 21. He argued the child’s future requires this investment, based on $5 weekly costs for 21 years, and urged parents to expect strong returns from their offspring.
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Rev. Brown
Valparaiso
Brown
North Manchester
Mary A Budd Claimed by Great White Plague
Mary A Budd wife of Ira B Budd of near Lebanon dies after three months illness described as the great white plague. Born January 26 1879 in Boone County she leaves her mother Elizabeth Cox her husband five children Ora Ruthie Francis Willis Marion Buella Hell and Ralph Raymond. Funeral at residence two miles NW of the city at 10 Friday. Burial at Old Union Cemetery.
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Mary A. Budd
Ira B. Budd
Lebanon
Ora
Ruthie
Francis
Willis Marion
Buella Hell
Ralph Raymond
Old Unior
Tonics case appeal seeks supreme court ruling
In Frankfort yesterday circuit court denied a new trial in the state versus Hert Johns. Judge Combs overruled the motion and granted an appeal to the supreme court. Bond fixed at 260, and ship was riven. The decision will determine if Tonlen remains malt liquor under Dan and if a license is required.
Bicycles and Motors Stir Boone County Roads
The Lebanon area sees a bicycle and motorcycle craze with about twenty local branches and five rural carriers owning machines. Thorntown riders, early pioneers like Stave Wysong and Virg il Beets join a growing trend as Wagners and other brands spread among postal workers and residents. Trips to Indianapolis show fast machines and strong interest, while rumors hint revival of the bicycle boom across Boone County.
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Lebanon
Uncle Sam
Montana
Thorntown
Autie
Ikes
Owed Curry
Virgil Beets
Fred Reeves
Wagners
Ora Nelson
KE DeVol
Pery Wagner
Thor
Gine
Noble Shelby
Panl Helms
M Adler
Indianapolis
Shelby
Adler
Paul Helm Pierce
Charles Wysong
Tea Coulter
James Ragsdale
Reading Standard
John ‘Walker
Joe Endres
Will Hopkins
C. A. Lewis
Arthuree
Virgil Wagner
Boone County
Hubbard Lost Was Awarded no Money and Maat Pay the Costs
Judge Parr ruled that Walter J. Hubbard an Indianapolis loan agent and bond firm received no money and must pay costs. Ide M Ranfi was deemed not binding after being swindled from the mortgage. Burnet-Lewis Lumber Company and Louis J. Morgan contractors were awarded the property. Albert Ranji, currently in South America, sought to discuss a conversation with Hubbard but the judge overruled most objections.
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Walter J. Hubbard
Indianapolis
Parr
Ide M. Ranfi
Burnet-Lewis Lumber Company
Louis J. Morgan Contractors
Albert Ranji
Som
South America
Phint
Hubberd
Ranji
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Wright Bros
Barlham College
Flamjet
Etna
Warena
Chadbourne Jumps
Company L. Marksmen
Rust
James McCann
Nicholas County
Kentucky
Navy
Leas Anne
of the
Epwieth
Reve
Capyrtelli
Prankfort Clover Leaf Shops
Abe Martin
Shaughhe
Mars
Earth
Marion County
Gadsden Fy
Mportant Movement
Tonieanse
The
Supreme Court of
Indiana
Criss-Cross County Daily
Hubbard
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