Tragedy At Clinton Mine Leaves Six Dead In Explosion
Clinton Indiana December 3 A major mining disaster at Bogle mine No 3 near Jacksonville kills six men and injures three others as workers attempted to retrieve coal. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a shot fired by a monthly man. Names of the deceased include John Stark Herbert Campbell Joe Robertson John S Logsdon Chas Watson and others. The article notes the victims were young and highlights the dangerous conditions in the Clinton field.
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Clinton
Indiana
Clinton Field
Bogle Mine No
Jacksonville
Recital Exhibits Edison Phonograph Creation Claim
Collins and Harlan staged a Tuesday night recital at the M. E. church where a New Edison phonograph centered the stage. Mr Reed explained the instrument would recreate music indistinguishably from the original as artists joined the device in unison and paused to let RE CREATED performances be heard alone.
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Collins
Harlan
Mr. Collins
Edison
M. E. Wage
Timney
Mr. Reed
Thomas A. Edison
Edison Phonograph
Mr. Edison
Jess
Aged Woman Dies After Apoplexy At Macon
Mrs. John Henry died after a Friday apoplexy and several days of illness. She was over eighty, survived by her husband and a daughter Louise. The funeral Friday afternoon at 2 at the M E church with Rev Fiske officiating. Burial in Oakland cemetery.
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Louise
M. E
Fiske
Oakland Cemetery
Garage Fire Destroys Morrison and Nelson Workshop
A large concrete garage at Morrison and Nelson in Bloomingdale burned early Tuesday. The fire likely started from defective wiring in a car. 28 automobiles and a Davies and Alice hearse were lost. Estimated damage about $40,000 with limited insurance details available.
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Morrison and Nelson
Bloomingdale
Altho
Island
Davies and
Alice
Snow falls as Floyd Miles residence listed for trade
First snow of the season fell Friday night covering LaLter-Two area. The Floyd Miles residence on a corner lot 80 by 154 feet is available for trade or sale.
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Floyd Miles
Theater Party at North Main Street Hosted by Mr Harley Jones
Mr Harley Jones entertained at his home on North Main Street Thursday evening with members of the Zeta Re Delta Club high school teachers and Mr and Mrs Roy Aikman. Guests went to Powell's Theater for a showing then returned for dainty refreshments and games. The group praised the host as a splendid entertainer and enjoyed a most enjoyable evening.
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Harley Jones
North Main St
Zeta Re Delta Club
Roy Aikman
Powell’s
Mr. Jones
Peculiar Explosion at Daniels Farm Tenant House
A mysterious blast damaged the Daniels farm tenant house a mile south of Bloomingdale. The new tenants from Clinton lived secluded and abruptly left after the blast. The family then vanished during the night, and investigators have yet to determine the cause.
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Daniels
Bloomingdale
Clinton
Farewell Party Honors Teacher Harley Jones by Zeta Ro Delta
On Wednesday night at Sylvia King’s home, the Zeta Ro Delta Club hosted a farewell party for teacher Harley Jones. The event featured games and late refreshments with attendees including club members, teachers from both buildings, and Trustee Roy Aikman.
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Sylvia King
Zeta Ro Delta Club
Harley Jones
Roy Aikman
Visit Points of Interest in Washington D C
R W Sutton and wife return from a ten day trip to Washington D C They spent time at the National Capitol and visited Mt Vernon Arlington and Alexandria The party describes the journey as very pleasant with memorable scenery Three below zero was reported Wednesday morning.
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R. W. Sutton
Washington, D.C
National Capitol
Mt. Vernon
Arlington
Alexandria
Recruiting Push Faces Postwar Operational Gaps
A brief note outlines ongoing recruitment desires and postwar operational gaps. It highlights persistent needs for personnel, training, and efficiency improvements, with emphasis on building capacity and restoring normalcy after disruptions.
Legion seeks more Navy volunteers and dues rise
The article notes a Navy enlistment minimum increased to eighteen and urgent demand for skilled artificers, shipwrights, painters, and engineers. It reports rising National dues to 31.00 with state and local dues to be set, and praises Indiana American Legion posts, urging community support to expand organization and local posts.
Fragmentary Monday Notice About All Respondents
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Monday actions and a note about all respondents. Details are unreadable but imply a scheduled step or deadline related to a group.
Charity Ball for Children's Christmas at Montgomery Hall
A charity ball at Montgomery Hall on December 22, 1919, aims to raise funds for children’s Christmas gifts. Everyone is invited to attend whether they dance or not, with music provided and entry open to all.
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Montgomery Hall
Train suspensions affect C E L and C E L L routes
A 1919 notice declares Train No 7 southbound and Train No 8 northbound on the C and E L lines discontinued until further notice due to coal shortages. Passengers and mail will be inconvenienced, but authorities insist suspensions are necessary.
Parke County Post Plans 1920 21 Officers Election
An election of officers for 1920 21 will be held at a meeting of Parke County Post No 48 American Legion on Saturday night Dec 20 at the G A B hall Rockville. The post seeks more even county representation and a schedule for monthly meetings. Some members skilled in entertainment plan to provide amusement for ex soldiers sailors and marines.
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Parke County
American Legion
G. A.B. Hall
Rockville
Paper prices soar and waste paper goes unused
The piece laments sharply rising paper prices, noting eight cents per pound before the war and far higher now. It argues mills neglect waste paper because it does not pay, while massive quantities of fiber burn daily. The author urges government action to recycle waste rather than burn it.
Death of Samuel H. Booker at Hillsdale
Samuel H. Booker, aged Hillsdale resident, died Sunday night at home after a five or six month illness. He suffered paralysis and pneumonia recently led to his death. The funeral was held at the Christian church Wednesday at 10 A M with Rev. P J Fried officiating, burial in Oakland cemetery.
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Samuel H. Booker
Hillsdale
Christian Church
P. J. Fried
Oakland
For Sale: Used Cars at Montezuma Garage
Montezuma Garage advertises several used cars for sale with favorable prices and flexible terms to responsible parties.
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Montezuma
Chiropractor Announces Regular Visits At Montezuma Holmes
Beginning November 17 1919 Dr S L Pope will hold regular visits as chiropractor at the Holmes Hotel Montezuma Indiana. He will be available on Mondays Wednesdays and Sundays each week.
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Holmes Hotel
Montezuma
Ind
Primary School Operetta Set For December 19 1919
The A S students list includes Bertha Manwaring Lucy Dean Omar McMasters and others. The Primary School Operetta A Miser Dream will be performed at the Opera House Friday night December 19 1919 by students from grades 1 2 8 4 5 and 6. Admission is 25 cents.
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A.S
Bertha Manwaring
Lucy Dean
Omar McMasters
Geraldine Ayres
Beulah Claypool
Thomas MecMasters
Walter Crabtree
Helen Asbury
Fester McMasters
Madonna Pollard
Forrest Runnion
Fred Machin
Mary Pressler
Esther Hann
Mary Davis
Eugene Esker
Opera House
Local High School to Face Bellmore in Holiday Clash
The school team meets Bellmore on Friday night December 12 1919 at 7 30 PM with a curtain raiser at 7 00 PM. Admission is 25 cents. It will be the last game before the holidays and follows a 15 22 loss to Bridgeton where shooting troubles were noted. Students and teachers have suffered colds and throat ailments during the past week.
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H. S
Bellmore
Bridgeton
School notices and holiday preparations at local building
Mr Henry absents due to his wife’s death with Byron Darling supervising the furnace. Students rehearse a December 19 play The Miser’s Dream. Miss McKeown dined with the Glif ford Runnions. Miss Wilhelmina Schaufler from Terre Haute visited her sister Frances. Christmas decorations Up in all rooms. Genola Bord returns after two weeks illness. The school bank totals rise: rooms 4 $2.24, 3 $9.34, 2 $9.58, 1 $10.07. Vivian Ajams out sick. Bi monthly exams upcoming.
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Mr. Henry
Byron Darling
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Awipi
Eogle Vine
John Stark
Pine Ridge
Herbert Campbell
Joe Robertson
John S. Logsdon
Terre Haute
Chas. Watson
G. G. Stephens
Edgar Karrell
William Waonle
Louis Price
Collins and
Mrs
John Hen
Stetson
H.A. Kelley & CO
Clinton,ind
Navy
American Legion Weekly
Arity Ball
S. L. Pope
THE
Miss McKeown
Mrs. Glifford Runnion
Wilhelmina Schaufler
Frances Schaufler
Genola Bord
Vivian Ajams
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