Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. E C Corts at Saron Reformed
The annual union Thanksgiving service at Saron Reformed Church drew a large crowd with pastors from city churches taking part. Rev. E C Corts of First Christian preached on gratitude from Luke 17 17. The program featured hymns and anthems and reflected unusual merit. The sermon traced thanksgiving from biblical origins to modern observance and urged gratitude and civic reflection.
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First Christian Church
New England
Jehovah
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England
Tolland
Went
Masachusetts
Flymouth
Racford
Atlantic
Congressmen Mann dies in Washington D C
Representative James H. Mann of Illinois dies at his Washington home after a brief illness. He had served a quarter century in the House and succumbed to pneumonia after a chill. Wife Mrs Mann and doctors were at his side as he passed at 11 15 p m.
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Washington
James H. Mann
Illinois
Mann
Thrilling Sunday Football Showdown Between Jasonville Tornadoes and Linton Legion
The Jasonville Tornadoes travel to meet the Lin ton American Legion team Sunday afternoon in a highly anticipated matchup. Both sides boast star players and aim to avenge last year’s 5 0 defeat by Jasonville, with Masonville also pushing for a repeat victory. Local fans urged to back Linton and boost their hopes.
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Linton American Legion
Linton
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Jasonville
Ben Brooks Electrocuted for 1921 Seymour Murder
Ben Brooks 40 of Seymour Indiana was executed at the state prison at 12 03 o clock. He confessed to killing Amazona Montgomery a farmer four miles from Seymour on August 23 1921 after months of family trouble over chicken theft charges. Brooks walked to the chair without a statement.
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Dee
Ben Brooks
Seymour
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Brooks
Montgomery
Indiana Reformatory
Fatal accident at Keely Mine on first day at work
Mervin Boone aged thirty two, a machine man at the Keely mine near Dugger, was killed by a slate fall while cutting coal. He died soon after at Sullivan hospital. Survived by widow, two children, and his mother Mrs. Jack Boone. Funeral likely Sunday at Hickory cemetery.
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Keely
Dugger
Sullivan
M. J. Atkin
Jack Boone
Hickory Cemetery
Joint School Board Resolves Use of Lin ton Stockton High
The joint Linton Stockton township board of the city and township schools approved rules for the new high school gymnasium auditorium and Oliphant field. The gym is for high school athletics, the auditorium for educational use, no dances in the building, and Oliphant field for high school athletics.
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Linton
Stockton Township
Linton-Stockton Township
Largest divorce judgment paid in Sullivan County history
In Sullivan Indiana, Charles R. Railsback received a settlement of 122,939.47 in the Anna M. Bruner versus Andrew Bruner case. The court had granted Bruner $100,000 alimony plus 10,000 in attorney fees two years prior, a ruling upheld on appeal. Payment was made via four checks from Robinson Illinois Tulsa Oklahoma Sisterville West Virginia and Vincennes Indiana banks.
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Anna M. Bruner
Vinsennes
Andrew Bruner
Andrew M. Bruner
Railsback
Robinson, Ills
Tulsa
Okla
Sisterville
W. Va
Knox State Bank
Vincennes
Linton Falls In Close Season Finale At Oliphant Field
In a famed rivalry closer, Jasonville defeats Linton 19 to 18 in Oliphant field season closer. 2500 fans attend with receipts near 1300 dollars as Lowry and Archibald star for Jasonville while Hewlett and Bennett shine for Linton.
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Jasonville
Linton
Jasonville Rooters
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Lowry
Archibald
Boreham
Bennett
Butch” Berns
Wabash
Greene circuit court opens November term with mixed docket
Bloomfield December reports the Greene circuit court's November term opened with several cases disposed and new suits filed. Dismissals include Simon Van Deventer assault case. divorces for Lloyd Brown and Ethel Sills. numerous accounts and notes resolved. A county trustee race outcome noted with Murl Grounds challenging incumbent J. W. Sappenfield by six votes. A new board of children's guardians was appointed for terms ranging from one to three years.
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Harry V. Matlock
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Thomas A. Baldwin
Peter C. Berns
Lib Stalcup
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George Papadokas
E. J. Brack & Sons
Wilbur Spurgeon
Ethel Sills
Charles Sills
Murl Grounds
Forest Draper
Shegelawing
Board of Children’s Guardians
W. L. Cavins
J. B. Young
Worthington
Peter Schloot
Linton
Guy G. Osbon
Jasonville
B. F. Chambers
Lyons
David Hudson
Owensburg
Coal Strike Blamed for Mine Disasters
Washington reports tied recent bituminous mine explosions causing 185 deaths to the five months of the coal strike. Director Bain cites reduced vigilance, post strike personnel changes, winter hazards, and rush for production as factors increasing disaster risk. Investigations continue but may not prevent future accidents.
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Washington
Bain
Bureau of Mines
Weather Outlook: Fair Tonight then Unsettled in Far South
Generally fair conditions with unsettled weather in the extreme south tonight. Much colder air moves in tonight and into Saturday, especially in the south portion, with cooler temperatures expected Saturday.
Clemenceau Honors Lincoln at Tomb in Springfield Visit
Georges Clemenceau stood bareheaded in the cold at Oak Ridge cemetery, laying a wreath on Lincoln’s sarcophagus and praising the martyred president as a great man. He spoke of liberty, dedication to mankind, and his American tribute before viewing Lincoln relics and a gift pen made from Lincoln home wood.
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Georges Clemenceau
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
France
Clemenceau
Linaoe
America
Oak Ridge Cemetery
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Humphrey
Oak Eidge
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Tiser
Wichta Street
Sks
Mary Eanes Brown
Mary Todd
Lexington
Hal
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