City Notes Highlight Social Visits and Local Events
A burst of short news items covers arrivals and visits by W H Elliott and family, Ruth and W R Wilson hosting them, Art Lockeridge welcoming a baby boy, Grace Baker leaving town, and Pearl Davidson suing Krell French Piano Co. for $2 damages. Utilities cut heating rates to 15 cents per foot. transit folder features Will Goodwin with a big fish. Multiple local residents visit, travel, or host gatherings, with upcoming picnics, fairs, and church events noted.
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Art Lockeridge
Art
Grace Baker
Richmond
Pearl Davidson
Nation & Board
Heary
Krell French Piano Co
Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Cleveland and Bufalo Transit Company
Will Goodwin
Guodenheimer
A. Ros. Ga
Middletown Fair marks 32nd annual agricul tural show
The Henry Madison and Delaware county agricultural Society hosts Middletown Fair for its 32nd year. The event runs from August through August with inclusive dates. The organization touts long history and consistent success under officers BE M Cooper and F A Wishart.
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Henry Madison and
Delaware County Agricultural Society
Middletown Tud
Thia
Ite
BE. M, Cooper
Pres
F. A. Wishart
Sunday School Discussion Encourages Wide Participation
A full program with many topics aims to engage all in Sunday School work. The discussion promises to be broad and beneficial for everyone involved, inviting active participation and thoughtful reflection.
Court Doings and Local Legal Bids in Henry County
Gas, Supply and Mining files injunction against Indiana Rolling Mill to stop drilling or taking gas from designated wells. Case to be moved to another county. Rose E. Weed seeks divorce from Hugh Weed and custody of the children. trial in Henry Circuit Court. Cases against A. H. Ward filed in Henry Circuit Court for violating the Aignor law and for gambling. Local officials report numerous arrests and travel tales from Niagara and northern Michigan. Special Policeman Ralph Yost reports seventy five arrests since May 1. City Marshal, Sheriff, and Constable also active.
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Gas, Supply& Mining Company
Indiana Rolling Mill Company
Rose E. Weed
Hugh Weed
Little Weeds
Henry
A. H. Ward
John K. Burgess
Ed _ Jackson
Niagara
Michigan
Ralph Yost
Barr
Christopher
Melle
Reception Honors Mrs Grant Thornburgh In Topeka Visit
Mrs Livezey and daughters hosted a Wednesday reception for Mrs Grant Thornburgh of Topeka Kansas. Green and white decor, cake cream and punch served. Mrs Herman Weil won the ladies prize, and lone prizes went to Mrs H E Jennings C H Beard and W Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. E. Livezey
City Clears Mud By Weeks of Brick Work
A sizable project will take several weeks and will use brick and soil work to pave the streets. Upon completion the city will be free from mud and damp roads for good.
Alarm Box System Arrives for City Installations
Material ordered weeks ago by the A D T for the new fire alarm system has arrived and workmen are expected to begin. Fifty alarm boxes will be installed at unposted plants in city factories and linked to a central Western Union office. A ribbon indicator is with M A Sellivan and linemen should arrive soon to set up. A night man will monitor the Western Union office and a messenger will respond day or night to fire alarms, police, or parcel deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Elliott
Porto Rico
W. RR. Wilson
George Smith
James T. Mellett
Springport
Jet
Bantaro Todiane
Arthur Collin
Coffin
Indiana
A.D. T
Wstern Union
M. A A. Sellivan
Western Union
McConnell and Talbott Check Castle Sewer Finances
E B McConnell of McConnell and Talbott sewer contractors is in the city reviewing last year’s expenditures on the New Castle sewer system. He notes over three thousand orders issued beyond the weekly payroll, some endorsed and paid last spring, indicating a solid financial basis. The project’s weekly outlay averages about $700 including payroll and other costs.
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E. B McConnell
McConnell d& Talbott
New Castle
Man Arrested on Charges of Unlawful Killing
Ben Goar was arrested this morning on the charge of killing equirrela unlawfully. The case will be tried later.
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Ben Goar
Equirrela
Hanly Earns Broad GOP Backing in Tippecanoe County
The speaker notes the Tippecanoe county Republicans have shown unprecedented unity behind Hanly for governor. Once several opponents have largely shifted to support him, reflecting strong local endorsement from fellow citizens.
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Tippecanoe County
Mr. Hanly
Handly
May Shoot Sparks Irregular Law Sparks to End
A dubious notice proclaims a temporary repeal of a law governing the killing of equirrele to midnight tonight and invites sports to shoot squirrels they see if they can hit them. The article suggests stricter enforcement next year for protecting these animals, popular among the quouers.
Injunction Talked of Over South Main Street Paving
Rumors say residents of South Main Street oppose asphalt paving and may seek an injunction to halt work. The Press could not confirm specifics, and several councilmen called it heated talk likely to fade, though some expect a filing if provoked.
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Romor
South Main Street
Reduced Fares to Seattle via Pennsylvania Lines Notice
Promotional notice announces reduced fares to Seattle offered by Pennsylvania Lines. Details promise July through August travel periods and an annual session with Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress and National Irrigation Association. Ticket agents will provide full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pennsylvania Lines
Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
National Irrigation Association
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