Boone County’s War Monument Drive Faces Delays and Ghost House Events
A long effort to raise a soldiers monument stalls due to waning local interest. At the same time the old Ritenour house is said to be haunted since a mysterious Thursday night, with objects thrown, bricks and rocks hitting residents, water spires from the loft, and crowds gathering nightly to witness alleged supernatural activity surrounding Mrs. Ritenour and her granddaughter Rosie Julian.
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Germ
Boone County
Commissioner Davis Acrobat Stunt Leaves Davis Battered
Last Wednesday evening J E Leatherman rode with family when M L Clouser and Marion Davis sped by and urged him to go along. Davis leaped from a moving auto in a stunt that went wrong leaving him rolling in a cloud of dust and briefly injured before rising, dusted off, and stood upright.
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J. E. Leatherman
Thorttown Argus Enterprise
M. L. Clowser
Marion Davis
Honov
Leatherman
Davia
Darts
Haunted Pettit House Vexes Residents With Eerie Entries
In Pettit village residents report a haunted house illusionally infested by spirits. Mrs Rowaltone Pettit describes strange phenomena including banging sounds, objects moving, and water pouring through solid walls. Locals flock to witness the eerie events as rumors of unseen hands and hollow whispers spread.
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Lafayette Coues
Pett
Theneath
Grace Norwood Elected Grand State President of Tri Kappa
Miss Grace Norwood of this city was chosen Grand State President at the state convention in Alexandria. Anta Hughes of Columbus is Grand Vice President, Helen Finca of Alexandria Grand Secretary, Katherine Lacy of Frankfort Grand Treasurer, and Bess Kinsley of Greenfield Editor of Cross Keys. Delegates from Lebanon and other chapters attended. Bloomington will host next meeting. a rule excludes high school graduates from future admission.
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Grace Norwood
Tri Kappa Sorority
Alexandria
Anta Hughes
Columbus
Helen Finca
Katherine Lacy
Frankfort
Cross Keys
Bess Kinsley
Greenfield
Iri Kappa
Indiana
Elwood
Anderson
Marion
Bloomington
Lebanon
Mary
Fern Coons
Ethel Stephenson
Miss Norwood
Tri Kappas
Farmer Busy This Season of Year
The article praises farmers as the busiest people during this season. It notes farmers juggle cultivating, harvesting, threshing, feeding grain, preparing for winter, plowing for fall crops, and seeding all in rapid succession. It emphasizes their fortitude and constant effort through hot days and long hours.
Trials of Time with Complemance
The text describes facing difficulties and enduring trials with calm perseverance. It highlights his quiet manners and absence of bragging as the most notable and pleasing feature alongside his notable accomplishment. The passage emphasizes resilience and humility in the face of severe tests.
Heinze Found Guilty in Copper Pool Case in New York
Arthur P. Heinze, linked to the collapsed copper pool and United Copper Company issues, was found guilty by a jury in the United States Circuit Court of obstructing justice. Judge Ray suspended sentence to October 11, noting the risk of pressuring him to recover missing books. the maximum penalty is three months in jail or a $500 fine.
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New York
Arthur P. Heinze
United States Circuit Court
Administration of Justice
United Copper Company
Ray
Heinze
Mrs Gould Wins Legal Separation From Howard Gould
After a nearly three week trial in New York Supreme Court Justice Dowling ruled for Katherine Clemmons Gould in a separation suit against Howard Gould third son of Jay Gould. Apart from alimony, the court grantes her $36,000 yearly support, though she sought $250,000. she had been receiving $25,000 annually.
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New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Jay Gould
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Gould
Young attorney wins first case in court
William J. Wood recently admitted to the Boone County Bar won his first case in circuit court. Ada P. Lucas sought divorce from John H. Lucas with custody to grandparents for three children. The court granted the divorce at Mrs. Lucas's cost, barred remarriage for two years, and cited abandonment and lack of support amid allegations of abuse.
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William J. Wood
Boone County
Ada P. Lucas
John H. Lucas
Whitestown
A. J. Shelby
Lucas
Man Runs Wild on Indianapolis Streets in Disturbing Incident
A shirtless man ran wild late at night on South Ride streets in Indianapolis, frightening residents and striking fear into bystanders. Police pursued him as he damaged property and caused a citywide disturbance before being stopped.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Reynolds in Critical Condition After Paralysis
C C Reynolds, stricken with paralysis at his Indianapolis home last Tuesday morning, worsened this morning and was reported dying this afternoon. His son Ray was summoned from South Bend as a special interurban car rushed him from Frankfort to Indianapolis with a clear track. Reynolds has been partially conscious since the stroke, has not spoken, and while there were brief improvements, the prognosis remains doubtful.
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C. C. Reynolds
Indianapolis
Ray
South Bend
Frankfort
Reynolds
Cup contest crowns second quarter Sunday at Central Christian
Central Christian church Sunday School fans await tomorrow's showdown to decide who wins the silver cup for the second quarter. L. B Brown's class and W. B Callane's class each hold two banners after four Sundays, with the winner of tomorrow's display claiming the cup. The event boosts attendance from 160 to 360 as rivalry grows.
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Central Christian Church
Tral Christian Church
Mamie Hodgen
L. BE
Brown
W. B Callane
Board Actions Reduce Taxation in Larsh Purchase Case
Herbert W. Larsh appeared before the Board of Review seeking tax relief on a farm purchase from Lewis Kirk, trustee for the Emanuel Jacoby estate. Court actions to quiet title delayed concluding details, with $500 cash earnest and a binding note. the board cut $1,500 from Lewin Kirk’s note and reduced other assessments. The proceedings referenced also note a tax reduction for A. J. Polt's estate in Harrison township and an endowment for Miss Cooper Co. of Rican inne.
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Herbert W. Larsh
Board of Review
Larsh
Lewis Kirk
Bowers
Emanuel Jacoby
Sarah
Lewin Kirk
Kim
Jacoby
A. J. Polt
Harrison Township
Tax notice error reverses assessed personal property values
The township assessor, Mrs. M. P. Head of Zionsville, faced a $1,005 penalty for omitted personal property. An additional $1,740 in personal property was added to the list, affecting Blea Newby of Zionsville.
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M. P. Head
Zionsville
Funeral for Richard Van Buren Heady at Union Church
The funeral service for Richard Van Buren Heady was held at Union Church yesterday at noon, with Revs W P and Alice Noble officiating. A large gathering paid tribute to a respected neighbor and father, noting his patience during a four year illness and his devotion to family. Floral tributes from children and Mrs Heady were highlighted as especially beautiful. The body rests in Union Cemetery awaiting resurrection.
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Richard
Heady
Union
Wilson found guilty in murder trial at Connersville
In Connersville Indiana on June 26 the jury found John Wilson guilty of first degree murder in the death of his wife Maud Wilson on March 3. The verdict carries a life sentence and comes after a second trial following a prior jury disagreement. The evidence was circumstantial and a new trial may be sought.
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Connersville
Ind
John Wilson
Maud Wilson
Wilson
Crawfords ville Man Travels Home From Indy Storm
J A Teverbaugh of Crawfords ville recounts a stormy and arduous journey from Indianapolis to Crawfords ville. Rain and a terminal station threat delayed trips on the Ben-Hur and Northwestern routes before washouts at New Rose Bridge and a detour via Lebanon and Colfax. He notes missing a chance to be home to beat Chey and jokes about buying a baby cab as a future trip highlight.
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J.A. Teverbaugh
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
City
Terminal Station
Ben-Hur
Lebanon
Crawfordsiville
New Rose Bridge
Colfax
Tragic Wagon Accident Claims Child in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on June 26 Jacob Portnoy aged % years, of 815 South Capitol Avenue, was crushed to death under a heavy gravel wagon near his parents home. The child reportedly attempted to jump onto the wagon and fell beneath the wheel.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jacob Portnoy
South Capitol Avenue
Widow gains victory in Ramsey will case at Frankfort
The Ramsey will suit from Montgomery county reached Judge J Combs in the Clinton Circuit Court. The widow’s election to take under the will was set aside and she is entitled to her statutory third of the decedent’s personal property and a third of a $66 000 bequest to Crawfordsville’s poor. The estate is valued around $200 000. The trial stretched for weeks, noted as the longest in court history.
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Ramsey
Montgomery County
Clinton
Jcombs
Frankfort
Lhe H. Ramsey
Crawford
Ville Trust Co
M. Ralston
Remsey
Clintom
Revival After Shocking Collapse in Portland
Mrs Ella Snow of 215 Rast High Street Portland was unconscious and sinking when a sharp callous bender revived her in a flash of lightning. Her physician now believes she has a chance of recovery and she remains under care.
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Portland
Ind
Ella Snow
Ate
Storm Strikes farms and buildings near New Ross and Darlington
In Thursday’s storm Morrison and Finch barn near New Ross lost its cupola and weather hoarding. J W Witt elevator sustained damage from the same gusts. Pierce Welliver’s barn near Shannondale burned with all farming gear after a lightning strike. Two Welliver sons were in the barn. one is dead, the other escaped unharmed. Darlington experienced a severe storm with a schoolhouse bell tower damaged and homes affected.
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Morrison & Finch
New Ross
New York
J. W. Witt
Pierce Welliver
Shannondale
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