City Council Adopts Preliminary Resolution for Street Improvements
Elbert Perking absent. street and alley committee to report on cement pavement from Lebanon to Merima and alley from South street, plus brick roadway and curbs on Walnut and Poked streets. Report favored. clerk ordered to notify Electric Light & Power Co. regarding light at Indianapolis avenue and street. Baronne street work and contractor claims reviewed. special policeman oath read. bond refinancing discussed. building permits issued for porch and repairs. various claims allowed for water works and related services.
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Elbert Perking
Te City Council
Lebanon
Merima Street
Mel
Add
Walnut
Lebanon Street
Indianapolis Avenue
Ritchie
My Electric Light & Power Co
Eiter
Ie Street
Baronne Street
Geo Ier
Fred Jackson
Meridian Street
Washstreet
Filanville Avenue
Fletcher American National Wir
Indianapolis
Messy OCR listing of items and names for police department funds
Fragmentary ledger style record shows multiple named individuals and amounts such as M Adnay two bicycles for police department, McCormick street repair, Vanda Lee 6.0.5, Ellis Crane 2.5 160, Asbury Huddleston 14.06, Frank McCormilck, Jos Metzgar teaming, Rd Wills, W G Cory and others with miscellaneous cents and total unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McCormick
Vanda Lee
Ellis Crane
Same
Asbury
Reagan couple seeks adoption of Lynch twins in Boone Circuit Court
Clarence and Josephine Reagan petition Boone Circuit Court to adopt Lynch twin boys born May 3, 1911 and living with the Reagans since December 1, 1910. The father Fred Lynch is absent and his whereabouts unknown. the mother withdrawn custody to the Tippecanoe County Board for Children's Guardians in Lafayette. Petition seeks an order of adoption and name change to Wilbur Clayton Reagan and Woniford Clinton Reagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Josephine Reagan
Boone
Wilbur Clayton Lynch
Woniford Clinton Lynch
Lynch
Lafayette
Board For Children’s Guardians of
Tippecanoe County
Washington Township
Wilbur Clayton Reagan
Wentford Clinton Reagan
Secret Marriage Notice For Ray Johnson And Misa Shannon
An announcement from Louisville Kentucky states that Ray Johnson and Misa Mary Shannon were secretly married there on June 17. The ceremony occurred at a specified hour conducted by Reverend Wheel er of Louisville. Only close relatives were informed beforehand. Johnson, a brick mason, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Johnson. Shannon is the daughter of Mrs. G W Shannon of 303 East Ash Street and has worked as a telephone operator. Friends send congratulations.
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Louisville
Ray Johnson
Misa Mary Shannon
Wheeler
Loulaville
Johnson
Willis Johnson
G. W. Shannon
East Ash Street
Funeral for Mrs John W Brown Held at Elm Street Home
The funeral for Mrs. John W. Brown, 83, who died Saturday from a stroke, was held at her 1002 Elm Street residence in Indianapolis. Burial followed at Brown Hill Cemetery. Born November 30, 1827 in Tennessee, she married John W. Brown in Kentucky on December 2, 1857 with the couple moving to Lebanon before settling in Indianapolis. Survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Van Pelt.
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John W. Brown
Elm Street
Indianapolis
Brown Hill Cemetery
Brown
Elizabeth van Pelt
Tennessee
Kentucky
Lebanon
Ind
Pang How Chinese laundryman dies in Indianapolis hospital
The Indianapolis News reports Pang How, a Chinese laundryman from Lebanon, died yesterday at Methodist hospital after a period of illness. He had lived in America ten years and came to Indianapolis recently on a routine supply visit. A Methodist Sunday School teacher arranged hospital care. Burial will mix Christian and native rites with provisions and attire placed in his casket. a Christian minister will preach the sermon.
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Indianapolis
Pang How
Lebanon
Methodiat Hospital
Christan
Pauk How
Amer
Pekin
Farwick Divorced On Cross Complaint In Boone Circuit Court
The Boone Circuit Court April term adjourned Saturday with court to resume Sept 1 for the fall term. Minnie Crockett Farwick was granted a divorce on her cross complaint, receiving $150 alimony and a $50 attorney fee. The case of Seymour A Thompson et al v John R Fall et al to quiet title was decided for the plaintiffs at their costs. State v Mort L Butcher false pretense saw bond changes. new bonds of $500 posted with J W Shelby and A J Shelby. Butcher’s bond renewed after sheriff surrender, with brief jail delay.
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Boone Circit Court
Clem P. Farwick
Minnie Crockett Farwick
Seymour A. Thompson
John R. Fall
State
Mort L. Butcher
Francis Long
Harvey M. Coulter
J. W. Shelby
Andrew J. Shelby
Patriotic corn colors sign of devotion to flag
A former soldier aims to leave a lasting reminder of patriotism by growing red white and blue corn. Melvin G Huey of near South Bend Indiana and Milton S Huey of Indianapolis foster the project after seeing a State Fair display. Capt Wallace Foster presented three ears showing success and Huey hopes to breed even deeper blue tones in future experiments.
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Melvin G. Huey
South Bend
Ind
Huey
Milton S. Huey
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star Office
Wallace Foster
Capt. Fisher
Corn and
Cory
Comrade Details Experiments in Color Effects
A South Bend veteran and charter Aten Post No. 8 member recalls efforts to produce blue tar by mixing grains in a hill. He notes experiments with color grains yielding steel blue and vows to continue seeking improved effects, promising further visits to discuss progress.
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Aten Post No. 8
A. R
South Bend
Ind
Company K
Seventeenth Indiana Volunteers
Huey
Bulldog Hill Receives Thirty Day Jail Term for Bootlegging
Albert Bulldog Hill was found guilty in the mayor's court on a bootlegging charge. He received a $50 fine and thirty days in jail, with costs totaling about 120 days if paid. Prosecutor Clouser urged strong punishment. defense was Wilbur G. Hawk amid several exchanges during testimony.
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Crawfordsville Journal
Albert ‘Bulldog’ Hill
Marshal Michaels
James Hamilton
Clouser
Bulldog
Wilbur G. Hawk
Tarantula Startles Local Trader in June Incident
Sanford Turner, while handling bananas for a customer at his restaurant, encountered a tarantula in a dark back room. He was frightened but unharmed, later capturing the spider for display. The encounter, described as less dangerous than a wasp sting, left Turner shaken but recovering by the next day.
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Whiteslown
Sanford Turner
Mr. Turner
Sanford
Turner and Berkley
Tar Autola
Carriers Who Deliver Papers Grow Into Citizens
An article notes carriers are long term workers who build character and rise to responsible roles in business and public life. It praises dedication to year round delivery through heat cold holidays and storms as proof of strong character and future leadership.
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Ays
Coud
Lord Roberts Named King George's Sword Bearer at Coronation
The veteran British commander Lord Roberts of Kandalar, aged seventy eight, is chosen as one of King George's sword bearers for the coronation. A long career in India and multiple honors mark his service, including thanks from both houses of Parliament and the government of India.
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Dedars
Lord Roberts
Little Bobs
India
Afghanistan
Abyssinia
South Africa
Cawnper
Indie
Frederick
Plage Little Credence In Foul Play Theory
Witnesses before Coroner Durham in Indianapolis discuss Charles F. Leet’s death from a scaffold fall at the William H. Block building. They testify the hemp rope may have been severed by a sharp blade. coroner cautions no foul play yet but will continue investigation. Police not yet called, a self-cut rope theory also noted. no knife found on Leet. Sunrise 4 15. Gonsel 118 aaa was ecopler tonight. Waliee day fal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Charles F. Leet
William H. Block
Indianapolis
Armand
Leet
J. B. Messick
J. Branson
Bedford Stone Construction Company
Hirewine
Bia
Chappell
Armanis
Thors
Indiana faces gap between grade school and work life
Gov. Marshall appoints an agricultural and industrial education commission to address why only 60,420 of Indiana’s 631,469 high school age students enrolled in high schools in 1909 10. Advocates like Adelaide Baylor urge continuation or trade schools as a remedy. The 1910 figures show low public school enrollment and attendance, prompting plans to bridge schooling with future work.
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State Agricultural and Industrial Education Commission
Gov. Marshall
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana
Adelaide Baylor
Massachusetts
New Educational Commission
Ita
Sap
Sumer
Burglary at Danville post office fails to open safe
Five men attempted to rob the Danville Indiana post office at 2 a m using nitroglycerin. The first charge failed to open the outer doors and the burglars fled before a second blast. They stole a horse and buggy and escaped, leaving stamps in a drawer ready for business.
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Danville
Ind
Daffville
Mitchell
Othrs
Aubrey
S. A. Bartlett
Hornaday
Bartlett
Death of Arthur Leopold, Indianapolis Democrat
Arthur Leopold died of pneumonia in Indianapolis at 4 35 a m after an eight day illness at his home 3158 North Pennsylvania street He organized the Marion Title and Guaranty Company twelve years ago and served as its manager He was born September 6 1874 He was a candidate for county auditor in 1910 and a member of several organizations including Masons Bnai Brith Elks and the Indianapolis Club He is survived by his widow Miss Lillian Bak of Atlanta Ga and an infant child Burial plans may move to Atlanta for burial
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Indianapolis
Ind
Arthur Leopold
Ho Ness
North
Pennsylvania Street
Elliott & Butler
Leopold
Marion Title and Guaranty Company
Bilza Leopold
Ladies’ Hebrew Benevolent Society
Keys Atone Chapter of
Masons
B'nai Brith
Delaware Street
Lillian Bak
Atlanta
Heavy Judgment in suit over loan to estate administrator
Agos. N. Bush filed suit against Abram W. L. Newcomer, administrator of the estate of John A Bush, deceased. The claim alleges the defendant owes $8,190.68 for money loaned. Judgment sought is $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agos. N. Bush Han
Abram W. L. Newcomer
John A Bush
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Jeridian ST. Pavement
Jount
D. W. Foster
Lane
Davis
Jos. A. Coona
Ted
Re, Coal Co
Bt L. Ry. Co
Jiral Indiana Ry. Co
I & Rygn
Ells
Mitty
Cragan
Gant
T. Miller
Sity's Pt
N. C
M. Adnay
Clarence Reagan
Wile
Circuit
Mary Shannon
PIRED
Media
Farwick
Minnie
Melvin &, Huey
Hall Finer
Plage
Inves
Bery
John A. Buss
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