Boone County Fair Racing Day Promises Monster Crowd
County officials in Lebanon arrange a strong racing program for tomorrow with five events including a 2:18 pace a 2:26 pace a Boone county mile lap and repeat. Entries feature local and nearby horses and drivers with a $25 bonus for winners in early heats. Officials expect a large rural and city turnout despite recent showers.
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Lebanon
Prac
Boone County
Boone County Novelty
Seme Raré
Big Day of Fate Promises Excitement in Racing Card
The program highlights a busy race day with anticipated top performances. Local tracks prepare for a strong field of entrants, including notable jockeys and horses set to contest premier events. Fans await close finishes and potential records as schedules unfold.
Local Resident Frank Loose Buys Daily Property
Frank Loose has bought the old A. C. Daily property at the corner of West and Washington streets. He plans a thorough remodeling of the brick residence and will move in as soon as it is ready for his family. The community welcomes Mr. Loose and his family as permanent Lebanon residents.
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Frank Loose
A.C
Weat
Washington Streets
Lebanon
Mr. Loose
Weather Bulletin Fair Tonight and Thursday Forecast
Fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures expected on Thursday. Winds light, no precipitation noted.
Consumptive Camp Project in High Wycombe Inspires State Proposal
A UK scheme for convalescents recovering from tuberculosis proposes outdoor work on a 28 acre site near High Wycombe. The plan includes market gardening, pig rearing, and later fruit culture to provide purposeful activity and bolster recovery, arguing such light work relieves mental distress and encourages sustained improvement. The idea is urged for adoption in American consumptive camps nationwide.
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High Wycombe
England
Minister of Agriculture
Fortieth Indiana Regiment Reunion Held in Lafayette
Survivors of the Fortieth Indiana infantry met in Lafayette with a large turnout. Officers were elected. McKenzie of Peru was named president, Lucas of Lafayette vice president, Neff of Lebanon secretary treasurer, and an executive committee including Cann, Murphy, Stillwell, Nikley, Grover, Campbell, Dorgan, Bryan, Benson, and Ward. Lebanon will host next year. city mayor Durgan spoke. The camp fire was canceled as veterans returned home.
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Lafayette Courier
Mission Ridge
Stone River
Lafayette
George R. Durgan
Fortieth Indiana
W. P. McKenzie
Peru
Chris Nisley
Lebanon
Martin Lucas
Jesse Neff
CC. Cann
G. L. Murphy
Penn
A Stillwell
Crawfordsville
M. Nikley
Weasley
Grover
Frankfort
Campbell
Terrane
Hdward Dorgan
West Point
David Bryan
David Benson
Attea
Oscar Ward
Paralyzed Mrs Haun Dies at 47 in Local Home
Eva Catharine Haun, born in the county May 36, 1861, died at 4:20 am at 224 West South Street after paralysis struck her August 22. Survived by husband Carios B Haun, daughters Mrs Ray Reynolds Mrs M M Henry and Mrs A H Sanford, sister Mrs Montia Duchemin and others. Funeral Friday at 10 am at home with Rev Demetrius Tillotson. burial Oak Hill cemetery.
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Eva Catharine Haun
West South Street
Haut
This County
Cubis County
Carios B. Haun
Ray — W. Reynolds
M. M. Henry
A. H. Sanford
Edgar Ross
Thorntown
Emma Walker
Electa Stevens
Lyda Swafford
Elizabeth Crawford
Montia Duchemin
Haun
Methodist Church
Demetrius Tillotson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Rhodius Returns From Seashore Vacation To Indianapolis
George Rhodius, after four weeks away, was transported from Asbury Park to the Norways Sanitarium in Indianapolis. Guardian James M. Berryhill reports the traveler is brighter and refreshed, enjoying wheel chair and motorized rides along the boardwalk, with nurse P B Peek accompanying. They spent three weeks at Asbury Park, two nights at Seaside Park, and the rest in New York City, missing most amusements except for hand concerts as Rhodius enjoyed the music and daily seaside drives.
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Asbury Park
New York
George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Rhodius
Norways Sanitarium
East Tenth Street
James M. Berryhill
P.B. Peek
Seaside Park
New York City
Mr. Rhodina
Mr. Berrybul
Peat
Pfafloman Family Third Annual Reunion Held Near Carmel
The Noblesville Enterprise reports the Pfafloman families held their third annual reunion at Jeffries Grove, one-half mile north of Carmel, on a Sunday in August. About one hundred members attended, with 90-year-old Eithu Fultz of Green Castle noted as the oldest. An elder Pfafloman traced the family’s Dutch roots before the Revolution and delivered a history address highlighting the gathering’s key feature.
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Noblesville Enterprise
Jeffries Grove
Carmel
Eithu Fultz
Greencastle
Ind
Pfaft
Holland
Laryer
Second Annual Nes Families Reunion Held in Marion County
The second annual reunion of the Nes families gathered at Crooked Creek in Marion County with 104 participants from five states. Speeches by C A Bridgford, 79, Aledo Illinois. John Cones, 85, Coifay. and Franklin McCray, Medianapolis, plus children’s recitations and songs. Sam Cones, Thorntown, elected president. William Bridgford, New Augusta, vice president. Vern Bridgford, New Augusta, secretary. Next meeting set for first Tuesday in September 1908 at the same site.
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Crooked Creek
Marion County
C. A. Bridgford
Aledo, Il
Bridgford Famiy
John Cones
Coifay
Cones
Franklin McCray
Medianapolis
Sam Cones
Thorntown
William Bridgford
New Augusta
Vern Bridgford
Beelar and Thompson Wed in County Clerk Office
George L. Beelar and Nannie G. Thompson were married in the county clerk's office in the morning by Rev. Homer Dale. Both parties reside in Zionsville.
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George L. Beelar
Nannie G. Thompson
Homer Dale
Zionsville
Reverend Frank Trotter Dies in Michigan at 50 Plus
Word reached Joseph Reese that Reverend Frank P. Trotter died in Maple Rapids Michigan on Monday. A former pavement of the First Christian church in this city he was over fifty and leaves a wife and two sons Herman of Richmond and Alford near North Salem. The body will be sent to Darlington for burial with funeral plans not yet announced.
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Joseph Reese
Maple
Rapids
Mich
Frank P. Trotter
Paviner
First Christian Church
Mr. Trotter
Lebanon First Christian
Thorntown
Darlington
Montpelier
Ind
Michigan
Herman
Richmond
Alford
North Salem
Fish Scalded to Death in Rushville Mill Race
Thousands of fish ranging from two inches to two pounds lay dead in Rushville Indiana mill race. Officials note the low water level and a sewer connection to the Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction power house as likely factors. The cooled water drained away and returned, causing a fatal thermal shock to the aquatic fauna.
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Rushville
Ind
Indianapolis & Cincionati Traction
Automobilian Lifestyle Described In Early US Text
A dated passage defines automobilians as drivers marked by veils goggles and a mechanical vernacular. It notes ladies with parasols and glances at pedestrians while gentlemen use submarine diver like salts. It highlights the staccato horn and tension with affordable cars.
Probate of John J. Kern Will Details 1907 Bequests
The will of John J. Kern, dated May 17, 1907, is probated. Daughter Telitha J. Kersey receives eighty acres and the remainder to her after certain allocations. Granddaughter Lillian E. Higgins and grandson John J. Kersey each receive eighty acres. Marion A. Higgins, son of Lillian and Bart, is promised fifty five and a half acres with conditions. Karl Higgins gets use of fifty one and a half acres until Marion comes of age, with upkeep requirements and a yearly $75 deposit to American Trust Co. Telitha and Lillian are executrices, with others named as legatees.
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John J. Kern
Waa
Telithia d. Kersey
Lillian E. Higgins
John J. Kersey
Marion A. Higgins
Lillian
Bart Higgins
Karl Higgins
American ‘Trust Co
Lebanon
Telitha J. Kersey
Lilian E. Higgins
Lillian B. Higgins
James C. Darull
Jesse Neff
Injured Boy in Explosion Near Cicero
Lester Leap aged 12 son of farmer John Leap of Cicero area suffered arm and facial injuries from a bottled water explosion while left alone at home with his younger brother. They heated a corked pint bottle on the stove to observe the water, resulting in flying glass. Wounds described as painful but not dangerous. older brother was unharmed nearby.
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Lester
John Leap
Cicero
Leap
Arme
Organist resigns at Frankfort church names new organist
The Frankfort Times reports that Miss Bertha Caldwell becomes organist of the Christian church following Paul Matthews of Lebanon resigning to take a post as organist in his hometown church. Caldwell is praised as an able musician and will begin duties next Sunday with first choir practice Friday night. Matthews leaves after earning many friends during his tenure.
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Frankfort Times
Christian Church
Misa Bertha Caldwell
Paul Matthews
Lebanon
Matthews
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