Panhandle excursion cars pass through and Vandalia visits noted
The Panhandle ran eight cars on an excursion from Swayzee Amboy and Converse to Lake Maxinkuckee yesterday. Train through town about one o'clock then turned over to Vandalia. Brakeman Carroll back on Vandalia run. Widgeon of Vandalia in South Bend. Zeissel Vandalia clerk previews Chicago sights. New inter locking plant at Lakeville Vandalia in service. Floyd Richardson Panhandle foreman at Columbus for union meeting.
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Panhandle
Swayzee
Amboy
Converse
Lake Maxinkuckee
Vandalia
Burke
Carroll
Asheville
North Carolina
Widgeon
South Bend
Deaths and Funerals for Linquist and Riley
Swan Linquist, a 70 year old stonemason and brother of Peter Linquist, funeral today at 2 from Killian and McCloskey. Mary Riley died at 601 West Broadway at 5 23 am. funeral Friday at 9 am and burial at Mount Vicente.
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Linquist
Swan Linquist
Killian & McCloskey
Peter Linquist
Riley
Mary Riley
West Broadway
Charles Lynch
Anna McGinty
Mount St. Vincente
Register Kicks In At Board Of Review Action
The register notes that the board of review will not set any time for residents of townships. The item records a procedural stance affecting local residents and meeting scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Review
the Board of Review
Andi
Cann
Man Pays Tax Twice Over Land and Cash to Board
J D Herr of Clay township protested paying taxes on 2500 dollars both as cash on hand and for land bought before March first. He argued double taxation since payment on both land and money occurred after the date. The board claimed no jurisdiction and directed him to settle with the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Herr
Clay Township
London Pride Lacking Among Suburbs Says World
The London World argues that true Londoners live only within the city center. Suburban residents, spread across Brook Green Caledonian Road Herne Hill and beyond, lack metropolitan ties and civic patriotism. The article stresses the vast, bewildering size of London and the fringe areas’ narrow, separate interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdford
Caledonian Road
Brook Green
Herne Hill
London
Riviera
Scotland
Mediterranean
St. Paul’s
St. James
Grosvenor Square
The Mules Won In Court Over Sudden Streetcar Start
A westerner's tale about a streetcar suit recounts mules as courtroom witnesses. The jury awarded damages to the street railway company after viewing the mule witnesses and deeming a sudden start impossible.
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East
God’s Country
Street Railway Company
Washington Pos
Famous Speech Explained by Louisville Courier Journal
Lawrence exclaimed Dont give up the ship. The piece reflects on his feelings and mentions souvenir hunters of the era observed by the Louisville Courier Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Louisville Courier Journal
Campers Along the Wabash River Draw Scout and Horse Shoe Camps
Dozens of campers line the Wabash River from the city toward Georgetown enjoying river scenery and outdoor living. Warner and his Scouts occupy a premier camp near the Banta farm with tents flags and boats while the Horse Shoers Camp hosts Frank Cline Carl Cromp and others for horse shoe pitching and fishing. Frank Lurch brings in a hundred pounds of fish after a Saturday night trip, highlighting a lively river outing weekend.
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Georgetown
Wraner
Banta Farm
Cedar Rapids
Warner
Horseshoers
Frank Cline
Carl Cromp
W. J. Smith
Andy Wirwahm
Jim Blile
Enoch Minnich
Joe Black
Jack Lynch
John Hoops
Gus Willing
Frank Lurch
Fire safety overhaul urged for hotels to save lives
An architect urges state and city authorities to treat hotels as fire traps and adopt strict safety measures. He calls for fireproof construction stainless steel stairways landings enclosed from bottom to top shields and improved exits with sprinklers. He favors cement floors fireproof partitions and elimination of inflammable finishes to reduce risk to travelers.
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Collingwood
Three Days Sale Offers Children's Jackets and Dresses
Ad for a three days sale features Children's Wool Jackets in sizes 3 to 8 and other models priced at 1.25 dollars. Includes 6 to 14 years garments, White Indian Head styles, embroidered trims, and a Blue Linen Flare Skirt with a wide fold at 1.98 dollars.
Unc le Sam Turns Out 1 000 Guns Daily
Springfield mass report details the rapid production of the new Springfield magazine rifle at about 1000 units daily. The piece highlights this .30 caliber arm with 2300 feet per second velocity, 500 yard range, 2000 yard sight, and a lighter pointed bullet.
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Uncle Sam
Springfield
Mass
United States
Krag
Jorgensen
Ladies Linen Eton Jacket Skirt Set On Sale
Made of linen with Eton jackets and full pleat skirt. Fancy embroidered. Formerly ten dollars. Reduced for this three days sale to three dollars fifty cents. Ladies wool skirts now 1.98. Also panamas and serges offered, originally six fifty down to three fifty.
Divided into lots and priced at what the material is worth
White grounds with rings dots and floral designs priced at 1.98 and 1.19 dollars with 95 cents worth double.
Silk Skirt Sale Encourages Future Wear Purchases
Silk skirt promotion offers women items originally priced at 5.98 now 3.95 with all colors and sizes available. Advertisers urge quick purchase as a superb value for future wear, highlighting an extraordinary assortment.
Fabric Sale Ad Includes Various Fabrics at Low Prices
An old newspaper ad lists Latin Taffeta Ribbon six inches wide at 19¢ and White Swisses Plaid Lawns priced to sell at 85c and 40c. Poplins and Lawns in all colors are shown at 25c. rerrne
Roma Rockafield Weds Carl Tudor at Medarysville Home
At the Rockafield residence 25 Eleventh street in Tudor Rockafield, Roma Rockafield married Carl Tudor of Marion. Rev Tedford officiated with only immediate family as witnesses. A wedding dinner followed and the couple left at four for a short tour before settling in Medarysville.
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Roma Rockafield
Carl Tudor
Marion
Tedford
Medarysville
Marriages Solemnized by Justices Reed and Hannawalt
Miss Rosa Michael was solemnized on Wednesday by Justice Reed. George W. McCullum and Martha J. Barr were united in marriage by Justice Hannawalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Michael
Justice Reed
George W. McCullum
Martha J. Barr
Justice Hannawalt
New Manager for Postal Office Named
Grace Beckley resigns as local Postal Telegraph manager after the office's brief operation period and is replaced by Catherine Corcoran of Mariette Wisconsin.
Corcoran Takes Charge of Office Yesterday
Miss Corcoran assumed control of the office yesterday, stepping into the role with formal duties to oversee daily operations and staff. The transition follows a brief handover with the previous supervisor.
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Miss Corcoran
Parker family hosts visitors before India return
Mrs. Lois S. Parker, wife of the late Bishop E W Parker, is a missionary worker returning to Hardee, India after attending the Baltimore Methodist conference. Also visiting are T Parker and Miss Rose Crist of Winimac staying with Mrs. Jacob Keller on West Wabash Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois S. Parker
Hardee
India
Rose Crist
Jacob Keller
West Wabash Avenue
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Fleck
Turman
6Th Street
Philip Voorhees
Sycamore St. Phon
Reid
John H. Reid
B. W. Booth
Wail St
Railroad News
Wabash River
Here
Kokomo
America
Aveline
Seeeas
Serveneese
New York
Vertising
Panama
Prince
Prince Chap
Adam Rockafield
Eleventh Street
George Rupe
Catherine ‘Corcoran
Grace Beckley
Office
T. Parker and Wife
the Methodist Church At
Baltimore
E. W. Par
Ker
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