City council awards coal contract and raises water works salaries
The council awarded the coal contract for water works to H C Smith Coal Co with price brackets for various coal grades. Engineers' salaries were raised to 65 per month, effective July 1 1912. Special policemen were appointed for July 3 and 4, and sidewalk work on South Lebanon and South West streets was ordered with an assessment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Coal and Mining Co
Indianapolis
O'Gara Coal Co
Chicago
Vandalia Coal Co
Indianpolis
Meton Coal Co
Richards& Sor
Terre Haute
Coal Blut Mining Co
Jackson Hill Coal & Coke Co
Indianayw Lig
Cabin Creek
Consolidated Coal
Fo. B
Lebar
Ritchie
Storm
John Casey
Fred Jackson
Orville Miller
John Broahur
Newton Huddleston
Frank Beaman
A. N. Sallee
Nelson
South Lebanon Street
South West Street
Jon Adam
Ely
Oliver Clark
Green Street
C” Street
Jamey M. Miller
Albert P. Stephenson
Police Department Expense Ledger Entry Summary
Ellis Crane listed street labor and Andrew Overlees Sr as teaming. A. A. Garner paid for a bicycle tire for the police department. Leonard Evans service as special policeman. James T. Trapt Lee municipal league dues for 1912. Amounts include 3.50, 25.00, and 15.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Crane
Andrew Overlees
A. A. Garner
Leonard Evans
James T. Trapt
Lee
Municipal League
Birthday Party for Misa Madge Carr
Misa Madge Carr of 614 West Chicago Street celebrated her twelfth birthday yesterday afternoon. She received two barbinas, a purse and a pair of white shoes. Ice cream and cake and reception sticks were served. The pink and white color scheme was carried out in the dining room. Guests included Mary Miller, Corrine Lewis, Mabel Uffery, Ma Set Leva, Mary Senior, Marie Stoops, Vivian Meadows, Maurine McCormick, Mary Onaver, Hélen Onaver, Lily Whitson, Mary Whitson, Florence Campbell and Ruth Cronk.
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Misa Madge Carr
Chicago Street
Mary Miller
Corrine Lewis
Mabel Uffery
Ma- Set Leva
Mary Senior
Marie Stoops
Vivian Meadows
Maurine McCormick
Mary
Hélen On
Personal Element in Christian Work Inward Spirit
The service featured song by the male quartet led by Mr. L. Robers, highlighting the personal element in Christian work. The talk stressed personality as the key factor, with cheerfulness, sympathy, and frankness crucial to character and religious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. L. Robers
Hin’ Subje
Elevator firm eyed for new Darlington bank plan
The Darlington bank project shifts focus to forming an elevator company with $25,000 capital in 1000 dollar shares. Listed holders include Elmer Pickerel Jonathan Winter Bo Lynch J W La Poliette W M Buchannon Bee Claskey W A Burgin and La Folette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Bel Jobelled
Elmer Pickerel
Jonathan Winter
Bo Lynch
Poliette
Buchannon
Bee- Claskey
W. A. Burgin
la Folette
Eighteen graduates to be honored at Clinton township
Clinton township will hold commencement at the Christian Liberty church east of Elizaville on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Eighteen graduates will receive diplomas and music will be provided by Lebanon High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
Christian Liberty Church
Elizaville
Lebanon High School
Endicott to Join Roosevelt Movement in Ninth District
Crawfordsville man William Endicott a Roosevelt delegate to the Republican national convention says he will join the Roosevelt movement. A district meeting called by Attica chair WW Whicker will fix time and place to decide the future course. Endicott adds he will work to help the new movement succeed while remaining engaged in local business.
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Whicker
William Endicott
Crawfordsville
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Ninth
Mr. Endicott
Lowelneus
Good for gardens aphids control guide
The article details aphid pests on roses and other plants and recommends tobacco solutions for small jobs and kerosene emulsion for larger areas. It provides a recipe: dissolve hard soap in boiling water, add kerosene, emulsify, then dilute with water. Proper spraying technique and nozzle use are advised to ensure thorough coverage.
Tucker III Suffered Stroke At National Convention
Dr Tucker III of Noblewville a prominent Arkansas figure and former Republican congressional candidate suffered a stroke at the Chicago convention Saturday night. He was carried from the hall and taken home where he lies confined to bed with family stating his condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Tucker
Noblewville
AR Efroirs
Congress
Chicago
Old Resident Over Ninety Years In Boone County
A Boone County court dedication committee lists residents over ninety, noting Mrs. Caroline Jonson aged ninety two born in 1820 in Anderson county Kentucky. She arrived in Indiana as a child, witnessed early railroad trains, and has lived in the county fifty years. Also mentioned is Mrs. Charles Falls born in North Carolina about ninety, longtime Boone County resident, and her husband Mr. Falls born in Clinton township in 1822 as the first white child of that township. They reside with daughter Mrs. William Hoskey on West Chicago Street.
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Boone County
Caroline Jonson
Dicks Street
Johnson
Anderson County
Kentucky
Johnson County
Indiana
Charles Falls
Clinton, Township
North Carolina
Montgomery County
Ind
Toone County
Fall
Miller Secures $25000 Paving Contract in Bloomington
George T. Miller has won a $25,000 paving contract in Bloomington for Slick paving on a Morgan Street portion. He plans to start soon and expects to finish the North Meridian Street project by about July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Miller
Bloomington
Slick
Morgan Street
Miller
Monster maple leaf collected near Washougal by wife
Dr. Hardy receives a giant maple leaf from his wife visiting Washougal Washington. The unusual find comes from a local maple tree. Further details about location and size are not provided in the readable text.
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13. Hardy
Washougal
Wash
Ttt
These Would Hold Em Rules for Automobiles
A humorous proposed set of automobile rules by a well known humorist. It satirizes speeders with tongue in cheek penalties and odd precautions such as tarpaulins blending with scenery, color changing by season, and comic safety measures on country roads. It plays on speed culture and rural road etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incise & Horse
Interurban Circuit Sets Glass Races At Fair
The Interurban Fair Circuit secretaries met yesterday and approved a program of glass races including a pace for four year olds and under and a trot for four year olds and rider. Each race carries a $200 purse and will be held at the Lebanon Frankfort and Lafayette sales with Crawfordsville contributing its own events. The three class races and other early closing events will fill the Boone county fair with races and renewed interest.
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Interartat Fair Circuit
Purac Tn
Lebanon
Frankfort
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Tte
Boone County Fair
Raid Nabs Two Adults in North Walnut Disturbance
Police raided Kate Blue's house on North Walnut street Saturday afternoon. Marshall Long of Jonestown and Gertrude Myers of Crawfordsville were arrested and charged with fornication. They appeared before Mayor Wert. Long fined $10 plus costs totaling $20, and Gertrude fined $5 plus costs totaling $14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Lebanon City Band Concert This Evening
The Lebanon City band presents its regular weekly concert with Elton Campbell of Frankfort contributing a new Park March titled T. P. A. Park. The program includes Idealistic Intermezzo Adventure and a selection lineup featuring The Garden of Melody Humorcake After Sunset and Salute to America among others.
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Lebanon
Elton Campbell
Campbell
Frankfort
T. P. A. Park
Mr. Campbell
Emig. Brooks
Edward Kloepfer
Harry von Tiler
Harry von Tilzer
Austin Dvorak
Arthur Pryor
America
Harry J Lincoln
Death of Vern Owen at age 14 in Harrison township
Vern Owen died today at 7 m at his mother Mrs. Mary Owen's home in Harrison township. He is survived by two brothers Vesper Leon and Hillary and one sister Media. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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Vern
Mary ¥. Owen
Harrison Township
Vesper Leon
Hillary
Media
Poplar
Weather Outlook Warns Warm, Fair Conditions Across Regions
The weekly bulletin from the weather bureau reports a week of warm and generally fair weather for the northern and middle states east of the Rockies, with cooler conditions west of the mountains. Temperatures near normal on average, with light local rain and precipitation mainly in isolated areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Weather Bureau
Middle States
Rocky Mountains
Wisii
Lee Myutin
Democratic convention opens with Parker as temporary chairman
Baltimore June 26 The Democratic National Convention opened at 12:17 pm with James Gibbons giving the opening prayer. Alton B Parker was named temporary chairman by the national committee. William Jennings Bryan immediately announced John Kern for chairman, but Kern withdrew amid Parker support. Parker led the early vote for temporary chairmanship 578 to Bryan 4 with 1 Kern. two absent. The convention adjourned tonight after Parker’s speech.
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Baltimore
Janes Gibbons
Alton’ B. Parker
National Committee
Wilam Niuge Bryan
Wilson
Brys An
Indiana
Bryan
John Kern
Bryan En
Senator Kerr
Ohy
Parker
Indiana Pease Ap Identia
Oticer
Korn
Thea
Baryan
O'Gorman
Kern
Pan
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Indestructible Wheel Co
John Kersey
Prank Cory
B. Waldron
James Kersey
Crane Company
W. Shumat
Lewis
Mgr
Ll. Frank
Gage
Malta
Troutman & Cleaver
Madge Carr
By, P. U
Endicott
NEW Party
Teddy
DR. Tucker III
Noblestille
Repub
Wiliam Hart
James
Sherman
Caroline Johnson
Racine
County
Pater
Jamestown
Craw
Fordsville
Owen
John W. Kern
Indiang
Democracy
Yew
Nebraska
High PeateRt
Woodrow Wieson
New Jersey
Champy Clark
Miasoart
Oscar W) Underwood
Alabama
Judson Harmon
Ohiey
Shneon Baldwin
Com 'Neewcut
John RB. Burke
North Dakota
T. Marshall
Ian
Gaynor
New York
John A. Dix
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