Asphalt Street Win A Four To Two Board Vote
The asphalt workers on South Main Street won last night by a four to two vote, adopting a resolution to award the contract to Barber Asphalt Company for 19453.35 dollars. Hon M E Forkner led the effort arguing the town board failed to legally drop the proposition until a remonstrance from majority South Main property owners was filed. No such instrument has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Barber Asphalt Company
M. E. Forkner
Ie Ee
Club shooting meet records steady improvements noted
The event featured WY M. Mendenhall who broke two thirds in one shot while shooting doubles. Other club members maintained their reputation and showed progress. Scores will be posted in the Temperance Pool room after the contest closes, and the Press will publish them.
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Ieee Come Bal Wich
Inl
WY. M. Mendenhall
Temperance
Eastern capitalists probe Starch factory plan
John B. Smitheon of Oil City Pa leads a delegation evaluating the Starch factory proposal. He travels to New Castle and Erie Pa to report findings and praises already voiced for New Castle and its achievements.
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John B. Smitheon
Oil City
Erie
New Castle
Wheat yield reported by Henry B. Hernly on his farm
Henry B. Hernly harvested 10 acres of Harvest King wheat yesterday on his farm north of town. The machine-measured yield was 24.0 bushels per acre, with sowing occurring last September between the 23rd and 25th.
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Henry B. Hernly
Low Fares to Pittsburgh on Pennsylvania Lines
Excursion tickets offered to Pittsburgh for the Thirty third General Convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America. Travel via Pennsylvania Lines on August 2 3 and 4. Fares information available at ticket agents of Pennsylvania Lines.
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Pittsburgh
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Pennsylvania
Inter-Urban Firm Letter Addresses Indiana Officials
A missive from George F McOullough general manager of a Union Traction Company line urges Mayor and Common Council of Muncie to consider relations with New Castle and New Union concerns. The unclear text notes a challenge or contempt issue and references Mr established friendly relations and company entrance into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F’ “McOullough
Indiana “Union
Traction
Muncie
New Castle
Mancia
Indiana
Union
Soldier Dies as Clergy and Dignitaries Attend
A funeral service honored a fallen soldier with clergy present and an elegant display. Attendees included Irene Bowman of Indianapolis, Alfie Mikels, Marie Mowrer, Fern Johnson, Florence Hoover, Jean Bond, Opal Watson, Ruth Brown, Dorothy Brown, Edna Carson and Walter Daughterty, George Snoith, Harry Morehead, William Watson, Myron Canaday, Walter Hixeon, Harry Watson, and Mr. and Mrs Clyde Elliott.
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Irene Bowman
Indianapolis
Alfie Mikels
Marie Mowrer
Fern Johnson
Florence Hoover
Jean Bond
Opal Watson
Ruth Brown
Dorothy Brown
Edna Carson
Walter Daughterty
George Snoith
Harry Morehead
William Watson
Myron Canaday
Walter Hixeon
Harry Watson
Sud
Clyde Elliott
Town Board Acts On Sewer and Street Work
The town board met last evening approving paving of South Main Street and addressing sewerage for the area. A Krell-Franch piano official urged immediate sewer construction with bond support from banks. A committee was named to study the sewer issue. repairs for North Main Street and a 30 day extension for South 14th Street were also decided.
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South Main Street
South Ldth Street
Albert Krell
Krell-Franch Piano Company
Krell
Pence
Melle
Leonard
Gubbing & Garvey
South 14Th Street
R. H. McIntyre
Avenue
15Th Street
Stepa
North Main Street
Board Delays Engine House Change and Considers New Location
No action on relocating the engine house as Br Baily failed to inform when vacating. The board should seek a suitable location and set a charge if needed. A petition by Otto Rentzsch seeks water extension on Mowrer street from Bundy avenue and was granted as soon as possible. A majority of property holders petition referenced.
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Br. Baily
Otto Rentzsch
Bundy Avenue
City to detail Broad and Race street paving plans
City Engineer Clark and the board meet to review specifications for Broad Street paving from 22nd to 16th streets and the Race Street section. Contractors will attend to discuss essential parts and clauses of the project.
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Clark
Igveater
Broad Street
16Th Street
Burk Wins Bid for Large Steel Structure Contract
T J Burk of the Pan American Bridge company in New Castle Ind secured the contract from the Steel Casting Foundry Company of Canal Dover Ohio for a steel building 240 by 120 feet using 125 tons of steel. The $12 000 project will be built entirely by the local firm with Michaels Tin and Iron works handling corrugated iron and roofing. Work to start at once with rapid completion and many workers expected.
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Dover
Ohio
T. JJ. Burk
Pan-American Bridge Company
New Castle
Ind
Steel Casting Foundry Company
Michaels Tin and Iron Works
Burk
Canal Dover
Freight car derailment threatens major coal wreck
A 100000 pound capacity freight car loaded with coal derailed in the Pen handle yards on a Wednesday evening. The car shifted enough to rip Pullman window fenders as passenger cars passed, leaving only about two inches between cars. Inspectors set the car upright the following Tuesday morning.
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Penhandle
Omar
Romantic elopement ends in river wreck on Rocky River
A widower Farmer White and Cynthia, an eager suitor, plan a boat elopement to Fairfax. Their romance collapses when the Rocky river shipwrecks by a jagged stone, leaving them soaked and stranded on a sand bar as chills chase their feet and they await rescue.
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Hand
Cynthia
White
Fairfax
Romance Haunts Soon After Landing Says Cynthia
A bedraggled couple arrives with lingering romance as Cynthia notes the moments after landing. The fragment hints at a tense scene and evolving relationship dynamics.
Lethal Chase in Mining Claim Fallout
Ben Tlallowel, seeking funding to mine in Frisco, finds capitalists unresponsive and grows despondent. He encounters Andy Kitchen, but rides on seeking a plan to drive off claim-jumpers. Ben moves toward his claim, haunted by his wife and the danger of jumpers, and scouts a deserted camp to confront the threat.
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Ben Tlallowel
Ile
Frisco
Hon
Ife
Lis
Andy Kitchen
Andy
Ben
Ladowell
Slere
Jien
Deine
Ren
In the Han Mock Reveals Rest of Ilunkets at Vint
A fragmented OCR line notes that an unnamed figure in a han mock pulled apart its sides to reveal a remainder called Ilunkets Vint. The passage remains obscure with garbled phrases and unclear context.
Reunion of Cass County People Preparations Reach Frantic Pace
Logansport Indiana reports extensive preparations for a monster Cass County reunion for all born, rested or ever lived in Cass during the week starting August 24. The event aims to unite longtime residents and showcase local heritage.
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Cass County
Logansport
Ind
Lee's Wife Goes Insane After Riots Attacker Killed
Evansville Ind July 39 As a result of recent rioting in this city the wife of Robert Lee the black man who shot and killed Louis Massey police officer lost her mind and was killed by a train while crossing the railroad bridge near Madisonville Ky The Woman left here on the night of the rioting which was exerted as a result of her husband's act, a result of her husband's act.
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Lee
Evansville
Ind
Robert Lee
Louis Massey
Madisonville
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Perry
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Vuncannon
Eee
Eperre Nixon
Bow
Jones Tee
Mendenhall
Starch Factory
Pannayyanija Lines
Mott's
Moti
L. E. Kintey & Co
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Greensburg
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