Baber Quits Lebanon Business University Amid Treachery Claims
Leban on Business University proprietor H F Baber resigns after letters allege a trusted friend caused financial troubles by defaulting on loans. Debts include $245 rent on the Mary E Snow property. Officials plan sell assets to cover obligations. Question of continuation at current location unresolved with Monday decision pending. Central Christian and other churches announce sermons and events for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. F. Baber
Lebam Business University
Lebanon
Raber
B. F. Rateliff
Hutchinson
SL. Cason
Indianapolia Ter
Business University
Jim
Bone
Hioes
Ratcliff
Mary E. Snow
Rateliff
Cason
Is University
Hazel Whittinghill
on-Neal
Presbyterians and Methodists Hold Evening Services
A fragmented notice lists church services with a Presbyterian choir and Quartette performing titles including "The Three Greatest Words in the Language" and "The Bridal Train" as well as a Methodist pastor’s morning sermon. It notes people planning to unite with the church and a will reading plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Clark
Methodist Church
State ex rel Good v. John et al affirming lower court decision
The Supreme Court affirms Judge Artman’s decision in the Marion township school case. Opinion by Judge Monks holds that a mandamus writ must specify the action chosen, that money must be available for a designated purpose, and that municipal officers are not mandated to incur debt unless the constitutional debt limit is not exceeded. The case bears docket number 21,147.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artman
Marion Township
Supreme Court
Good
John
Monks
Playful prank leaves Miss Maggie Wilson gravely injured
A Danville area party ended badly when a chair toppled behind Miss Maggie Wilson, forcing her head forward and injuring the spine. Doctors say recovery appears doubtful as she remains unconscious for long stretches. The incident stems from a playful act by a friend, with others present at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Maggie Wilson
Misa Wilton
Whitestown residents tout new tile ditch method
The Whitestown Dispatch reports a local plan using shredded fodder packed beside dug tile to accelerate drainage. Neese, holding surplus fodder, explains the method claims surface water will drain in a third of the time, and notes there is no patent, inviting others to try it free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Heese Ana Wm
Tahey
Whitestown
Neese
Prospects Favorable for Lebanon Heating Stock Offering
A committee led by Rev Demetrius Tillotson Philip Adler and Adam H Felker will start active stock solicitation Monday for 500 shares at 100 each to fund a modern central hot water heating system in Lebanon Aims to raise 50 000 with 15 000 already subscribed and plans to form a seven member board and contract with Central Station Engineering Company for construction Investors may subscribe any amount and books close March 21 1908 if possible with further fundraising after organization
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Heating Co
Lebanon
Rey
Demetrius Tillotson
Philip Adler
Adam H. Felker
Central Station Engineering Company
J. W. Shelby
George Norwood
Wm DeVol
Phil Adler
A. 4. Shelby
Found Dead Near Ladoga Indiana Farmer Jesse Howard
The body of Jesse Howard a 26 year old farmer was found in a cornfield four miles south of Ladoga Indiana. He left home about noon yesterday and did not return by evening his wife reported him missing. Howard was found lying face down in the field appearing dead for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladoga
Ind
Jesse Howard
Ora Payne
Ian
Howard
NOTHING LIKE IT Garden advice for city and rural plots
The article praises gardening as a healthful, relaxing activity for all ages. It urges readers to plant a small garden at home or in yards, weed, tend flowers or vegetables, and involve children to divert them from street life while building daily bread through steady, simple work.
Spring Tea Opens Year by Presbyterian Missionary Society
The Presbyterian Missionary Society will host a Spring Tea next Wednesday at 2 o'clock in Mrs. B. F. Coombs home. All ladies and church friends are urged to attend. The event marks the year's opening meeting with study of Alien or American and papers on immigration topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Missionary Society
B. F. Coombs
Carmichael Votal Solo
D. R
United States
Mae Gabriel
Mary van Nuys
Emma Matthews
Old Turtle Found Near Frankfort Farm Pond
A large turtle, living for years in a pond on O. C. Unger’s farm east of Frankfort, was caught after draining the pond. The shell bore the figures "S9" on its back. Observers estimated the creature to be more than a century old with unknown origin for the markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
O. C. Unger
Ita
Body of Sister to Lebanon in Transit for Funeral
Word reaches that Mrs J W Shumate left Seattle with the body of her sister Mrs Carrie Meyer who died in Seattle Tuesday morning. If connections hold they should reach Lebanon Sunday at 1 52 p m Funeral will be from the Shumate home Monday at 2 p m Burial at Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shuimate
Seattle
Wash
Carrie Meyer
Lebanon
J. W. Shumate
Oak Hill
Died in North Carolina farmer from Tippecanoe county dies in Mocksville
William Broek a farmer of Tippecanoe county north of Kirkpatrick died March 15 in Mocksville North Carolina after accompanying his mother to their old home seeking health. His remains were brought to Darlington to his sister Mrs W C Painter and funeral was held in the Odd Fellows cemetery. He left a wife parents a brother and sisters and many friends.
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Thorntown Argus-Paterprige
William Broek
Fippecanoe
Kirkpatrick
Mocksville
N. C
N.C
Our City
W. C. Painter
Darlington
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Teaver
Heating system inspection at Lebanon high school
Supt. H. G. Brown from Lebanon visited the high school Friday morning to inspect the heating system and report its efficiency to the school board. They are considering adopting a similar system in the new high school under construction in Frankfort Crescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Brown
Lebanon
Frankfort Crescent
Lebanon Ice Cream Co: New plant by Norwood group in town
The Lebanon Ice Cream Co. forms from George Norwood, Charles Norwood, and W. C. Ridgeway to employ the latest machinery, including pasteurizer and aerator, in wholesale ice cream production linked to the Norwood artificial ice plant on South Meridian. John F. Jones will supervise, trained at Purdue, promising high quality under pure food standards. Receipts and cattle market notes follow with varied prices and strong livestock activity. best steers and heifers up, veining calf and lamb markets steadier to higher amid supply shifts.
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The
Lebanon Ice Cream Co
Focal Industries
George Norwood
Charles Norwood
W. C. Ridgeway
Norwood
South Meridian Street
John F. Jones
Jones
Purdue University
Lebanon
Thorntown Americans Triumph Over Lebanon High 20 7
The Thorntown Americans defeated Lebanon High School 20 to 7 on their home floor. F Wyatt scored eight points and Loveless six leading Thorntown while Lebanon struggled to finish chances. A large crowd saw the decisive rematch set for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntown Americans
Lebanon
Thorntown
F. Wyatt
Loveless
Lebanon Boys
Mrs Mary Weaver Dies After Eleven Days Illness
Mrs Mary Weaver died at 3 15 p m Friday at her home three miles south of town after an eleven days illness She was born in Vermillion County Illinois November 18 1869 and aged 84 years four months two days She leaves one son Ovid Elmer three brothers Joseph Burt and Buren and three sisters Cora Vina and Beulah Funeral services will be held at Central Christian church Sunday at 2 p m with Rev L B Brown officiating Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R. Weaver
M. E Church
Salem
Central Christian Church
Night riders kill Carlisle farmer in early dawn attack
In Carlisle Kentucky seven miles north west a group of masked night riders shot and killed Harlan Hedges a prominent tobacco farmer after he fired at them at his home. His wife reached his side as the assailants rode off. no arson was attempted. Hedges was widely known in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Harlan Hedges
Hidegrass
Kentucky
Hedges
Ridera
Hedge
New Top Price at Indianapolis Hog Market
March 21 report shows limited receipts and brisk demand pushing hog prices to new highs. Market was active with order buyers and packers competing as bears were largely absent and early trading reflected strong appetite for hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis, Inc
Bearles
Lecture by Rev Earle Wilfrey Delights Central Church
The Friday lecture at Central Christian church by Rev Earle Wilfrey of Crawfordsville drew a large audience. He described a European tour in an entertaining manner using nearly two hundred stereoptical views praised as exceptionally good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Earle Wilfrey
Crawfordsville
Wilfley
Europe
Wilfrey
Bell May Buy Crawfordsville Local Telephone Firm
In Crawfordsville Indiana March 2 a deal is reported for Bell Telephone Company to take control of the Jocel Independent system. Clarence Severson local Bell manager refused to confirm details of the rumored merger. The Bell Company holds a controlling interest.
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Crawfordsvile
Ind
Maren 2
Bell Telephone Company
Jocel
Clarence Severson
Bell System
Imerger
Hotda A
Domestic Science Club Honors Mrs Norwood in Lebanon
Domestic Science Club met at Mrs. George Norwood's new North Lebanon Street home with hostesses Mrs. Norwood Mrs. Retta Fall and Mrs. J A Hogshire. Readings by Mrs Pall and papers by Mrs. Hutchinson and Mrs. Ada Riches proposed spring cleaning tips and home care guidance.
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Domestic Science Club
George Norwood
North
Lebanon Street
Norwood
Retta Fall
J. A. Hogshire
Lebanon
Adney
Cooking Club
Frank Hutchinson
Ada Riches
Nées
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HF. Baber
Business
EFT
Piatellingon
Ministry of Music
A. B. Philipatt
Indianapolis
Brotherhood of
Andrew and
Phillip
First Christian
Foreign Mission
John A. Stover
Walnut Street Baptist
Myron Adams
Chamness
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Galion
Marion TP
Higher Court
Tion
Cornfield
Spade Ad
Presbyterian
Society
North Carolina
George and
Charles
Norwood and
W. €. Ridgeway
Lebanon High School
Mary Weaver
Mrs. Sylves
Fer Cantingham
Houston Weaver
Carlisle, Kentucky
Rev. Wiltey
BELL
Crawfordsville Independent ‘Phone Co
Mrs
Ada Richey
Mrs. Hutchingen
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