Knightstown man named county coroner in burst of contest
Charles W. Wright of Knightstown was appointed county coroner by the boards of county commissioners. Five candidates had filed including Tyff W. Griest, Dr. Tully, Dr. Sommers, Drs. Butler and Canaday, with Wright securing the position until January 3, 1. Wright is a physician employed in local business and previously second on the ticket.
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Charles W. Wright
Knightstown
Board of County Commansigners
Ty. Ff. W. Griest
Tully
Millville
Sommers
Middletown
A. Butler
Wright
Tie
Caudlifiate Apabnse de Pierce
Daat
Death of James H. Stinson
The obituary notes the death of James H. Stinson, a respected county figure who served the state and nation. Survived by Norahm of New Castle Will of Alexandria George of Netruskius Jehu of Hiantington and Mrs J Descott, his mourners and family.
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Aivties Hs Titiselia
Bio i Seatt
Satteehis
Suevinye
Acer St Vais
Mies
Cinthin Madlin
New Castile
Early Morning Path Through Snow Prompts Caution
A reader notes that a narrow shoveled path along the walk forms a soft trench as pedestrians use it. The piece urges others to follow the cleared way to avoid a later, hard packed center when cleaning occurs, suggesting safer footing.
Housewarming and Death Notice for Jackson Wisehart
The item recounts a house warming with stories about John Marts and a dreamlike tale, followed by a death notice: Jackson Wisehart aged 7 1/2 died Saturday at H. Brattain's home in Middletown Indiana. He leaves a wife and two children and had lived in Henry county and Des Moines before moving to Fitzgerald Alabama. The notice notes his health had been poor prior to death and mentions Christian meetings and continued church services.
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Jackson Wisehart
Brattain
Mittletown
Henry County
Ind
Tim
Wisehail Wis
Middletown
Ile
Abbott & Fears School
New Castle
Des Moines
Iowa
Fitzgerald
Ala
Richmond Wiscurt
Iis Leathy
County convention drills on reform and party leadership
The report details a county Republican convention with precinct committees elected, Joseph Lambert chosen as county chairman, Med Lainb as vice-chairman, Lew Cloud as secretary, and J. BR. Millikin as treasurer. Delegates to the congressional convention were allocated, and a resolutions committee was pending a report amid a busy scene with visiting politicians and campaign chatter.
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Liberty
W. D. Pierce
Dudley Willian Crawford
Franklin A. FE
White
Spiceland
Edwin Hall
Wayne
Clark
Greensvoro
Harvey B. Chew
Fall Creek
John S. Edwards
Stoney Creek
R. Hi
Jordan
Jefferson
John W. Whitwort
Joseph Lambert
Fred Gause
Med Lainb
Lew Cloud
J. BR. Millikin
Treasimen
Ma Marker
van Matre
Pall Creek Township
Spiceland Weekend Celebration Draws Crowds From Nearby Towns
A large turnout attended Evins' ball Saturday night described as a big success with many visitors from New Castle. Luther Newby of Chicago travels to Indianapolis after visiting his mother. Mr. Newby mourns the loss of his wife and mother in a Tengueis fire in Chicago. Charles Ballard and Mrs. Ballard of New Chlectic visited Mrs. Dayton Ballard yesterday. Carrie Cannon of Cadiz spent time with Nell Halla. The Tuesday election will be held with Mrs. Alvan Evans tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Bent Wilson of Cambridge City visits her sister Joho Derima.
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Sprewland
Dan d
Evins
New Castle
Luther Newby
Chicago
Indianapolis
Newby
Diel
Charles Ballard
New Chlectic
Dayton Ballard
Carrie Cannon
Cadiz
Dis
Nell Halla
Alvan Evans
Bent Wilson
Cambridge City
Joho Derima
JHE Gospel Tidings starts as monthly four-page paper
Rev Levine Lb Digan of New Castle Presbyterian Church launches a neat four page paper edited by him. The Press backs the project and expects strong support from the congregation with several articles planned for later issues.
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Krosper
Whigs
Levine Lb
Digan
Ehurel
New Castle
Tress
Collins
Tusto’ Digan
Liteaeurtis
Testimony Concludes in Sewer Case After Yearlong Proceedings
Testimony wrapped up yesterday in a sewer case with Dr Cook and others on the stand. Witnesses including John Lenape and George Melie testified about town work and tile hauling, with further proceedings to be held next month.
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DR. Cook
Uae
Ma Melon neHo
Walbett
Pestitiqa
John Lenape
Geore Melie
Peart Arieision
Messrs Smith and Stivers
No Rain in California Exposed by Indiana Farmer
An Indiana farmer argues California’s drought is overrated and warns against moving west. He claims railroads take profit and tariffs prevent surplus, leaving farmers barely sustaining themselves while Indiana offers stable, though arid, conditions.
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Ile
California
Marc
Indiana
Students Club Meetings Hear Paper on The Rise of Poland
The Students' club met with Miss Cleo Johnson who read a paper on The Rise of Poland. Miss Laura Thedges followed with a piece on soho Sobieski during an informal evening with light refreshments and jovial conversation.
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Cleo Johnson
Narrow Escape on 14th Street Sled Crash
A man named Shaffer narrowly escaped injury this morning while driving south on 14th street. He attempted to pass a sleigh going north, its runner hitting no rails and tipping the sleigh. Shaffer was thrown, but held to his horse and dragged about 100 feet. The sleigh was damaged and the horse bruised, with Shaffer uninjured.
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Shiatfer
14Th Street
Flis
Mr. Straufer
Funeral for Dignes Ed Stihsai Held at Two
The funeral of Ed Stihsai, who died recently, was conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 PM by Milton Machin. The remains were laid to rest at the BU Lore cemetery, south of New Castle.
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Dignes
Observations and Wise and Otherwise Revel in Odd Dialog
An excerpt features FETER PEPPER and characters Job and Bildad discussing practical improvements and daily irritations. The dialogue includes humorous quips about public highways, telephones, and the burdens of suburban life with exchanges emphasizing wit and human foibles.
Duty of Teachers Urges Community Spirit and Patriotism
Indiana Board of Education issues a bulletin urging teachers to engage farm families, assess local living conditions, and strengthen school patriotism. It asks how many parents assist, how homes are maintained, and whether truancy laws are fully utilized, stressing teachers as community missionaries.
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Indiana State Board of Education
Ife
Perthengly
Dalilon
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Ing Harmoni
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Orga
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Theiag
Ostell
Pist
BL. Elliott
W. L. McCampbell
Adolph Cooper
Ora Sanders
Miniak Gustin
Frank Litzenberger
Charles Riley
John R. Weaver
Joshua Hayes
Lambert
George W. Williams
J.J. Medette
Springport
L. J Newby
Re Swain
W. Ky. Deom
John Snow
Sherburne
Steve Clark
Deen
Aubrey Wilkinson
Lowry
Bundy House
James Wilson
Wis
Tyan
Mechanicsburg
Correntyun
J. J. Bawards
Floney Creek
Cyrus van Mitre Im Goth
Rufus Harter
Royal
P. EF. Jackson
Renard
Amer
Spiceland News
J.H. Stinson
Wal Brown
Thi Seid
Vins
Bildad
Job
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