Improvements Planned For New Castle Water Supply
The city discusses boosting the water system with wells and a new reservoir plan. George Stroog is contracted to drill a well likely yielding high quality water. Current reservoirs are undersized and the lone pump runs 24 hours. daily output exceeds normal use, stressing capacity. A proposed 1,000,000 gallon reservoir linked to existing tanks could improve circulation at lower cost than other schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stroog
Carr
Revival Aims for Prize and Stone Masons Union
The Prize and Stone masons Union plans revival in coming weeks after disbanding due to many members leaving the city reducing the group to thirteen. Leaders say low membership contributed to its demise and new efforts will seek more members and broader aims than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prize and Stonemason’s
First Interurban Car to Run Between Indianapolis and Dublin
Elmer J. Binford general attorney for the Indianapolis and Eastern railway says the first passenger car will run today between Indianapolis and Dublin, marking Henry county’s first interurban. About sixty teams work between here and Dunreith with the grade to be finished in ten to fifteen days and cars to New Castle in about forty five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Binford
Indianapolis & Eastern Railway Company
A. D. Ogborn
New Castle
Dunreich
Indianapolis
Dublin
Henry
Vis
Ogborn
Binford
Dunreith
Willama interview hints at Henry County political bids
An Indianapolis Journal interview with George H. Willama of Knights Town discusses Henry County figures Charles Hersly and Otho H. Williams as possible candidates for state offices. It notes Hersly may run for state senate and Williams for re nomination, with rivalry between Henry and Hernly shaping local politics and press ventures planned by Hersly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George H. Willama
Knightstown
New Castle
Coure
Williama Sayec
Heury County
Charles’ S’ Hersly
Hennly
A. Hewedatee
Hecomiiti
Otho H. Williams
Henry
William
Albert T Nation
Ogborn
Hernly
Hie
The Home Paper Value in Community Life
The Atlanta Constitution argues the home paper is essential for towns and merchants, noting it supports wise spending and local investment. It emphasizes a paper worth picking up, reflecting on how a strong local press benefits readers and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Indiana law bans dumping of tin, iron, and debris
The new statute from the last Indiana legislature prohibits anyone from placing throwing dumping or leaving tin canes old iron brush boxes machinery or debris in public or private areas as part of a state code section intended for strict observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Unlawful Act Violation On Public Highway Cited
Fragmentary legal text notes that a person on or within a public highway is liable for an unlawful act and may be fined upon conviction. The wording is incomplete, with references to civil penalties and enforcement lacking full context.
Our Grand National Anthem and Its Place in America
The Catholic Union and Times argues that The Star-Spangled Banner is the sole worthy national anthem, praising its stirring patriotism and sacrifice. It condemns replacing it with America or God Save the King, urging the banner to be forever the national chant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union and Times
America
France
God
King
Mrs Leonard Dead in Henry County at Circle Street Home
Mrs Rebecca Leonard died Thursday evening at her home 1524 Circle street after a protracted illness. She was nearly 42, born in Tennessee and moved to Indiana as a child. Surviving are four children including Leonard and Mrs Lee Wickersham of Indianapolis and Mrs J O Mendenhall of this city. Funeral Sunday at 1 o'clock from 1524 Circle street with Rev O King of the M E Church officiating. interment New Liston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Leonard
No. Sis South Main Street
Henry County
Tennessee
Indiana
eThey
Leonard
Lee
Wickersham
Indianapolis
Last Day Passes for May Dog Tax Payment
May 30 was the final day to pay dog taxes though county offices were closed. Township trustees may collect with penalties for a short period, then delinquents will face prosecution and possible arrests.
Interurban talks on route out of New Castle for union lines
Hon A D Ogborn and Charles Hernly meet in Indianapolis with Mr McCulloch to select a route from New Castle for the union traction lines. The company already has a large workforce grading between here and Anderson and plans to push work rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogborm
Chas
Hernly
Indianapolia
McCulloch
New Castle
Union Traction Lines
Here
Anderson
Cunningham Returns as Superintendent of New Claypool
Cunningham, former Hagish and Pates superintendent, returns to assume the superintendency at New Claypool in West Oak Creek. He had left weeks ago to join his brother in managing a Cincinnati hotel. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as relief for bronchial troubles and summer coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OC. Cunningham
Claypool
Mr. Cunningham
Jon
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Journal
Foley’s
Mowrera Drug Store
Uncalled For Letters List Tedious Postage Roundup
The column lists uncalled letters including Bailey A Boyer J W Conn Charles L Dressler Mra L J Patterson RC Ray Rev James Snider Mra Elmer Tillman Wm Webster Clarence Walter W H Wilson Cary and postal cards for LS Davis J W Johnson Mre Jake Moser J P Stitch Robert Spittles O A Stories J Stark Joe James H Jones P M. An unrelated health note urges kidney care with Foley's Kidney Cure from Mowrer's Drug Store.
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Bailey A Boyer J W ‘Conn
Charles L Dressler
L. J Patterson
RC Ray Rev
James Snider
Elmer Tillman
Wm Webster
Clarence Walter W H Wilson Cary
Officials debate depot plan with two tracks
Surveyors explored Broad Street area and traced two lines to the Martin mill as a potential depot expansion. Officials from Pan Handle and Lake line weigh brick versus frame construction while a joint decision on material remains pending amid uncertain timing.
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Willy
Pan Handlé Company
Lake Lirie
Columbus Pickle Avenue Neighbor Alert
A terse notice from The Press Office invites residents on Columbus Pickle Avenue to contact the office for information about a neighbor dispute or related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Pickle Avenue
Middletown Gas Firm Plans Summer Wells Drilling
The Middletown gas company prepares to sink more gas wells this summer to ensure ample supply for patrons next winter. Officials expect the territory to be favorable and anticipate a reasonably strong well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Gas Company
Change in Game Law Extends Squirrel Season
The Inst legislature broadens the closed season for squirrels from June 1 to August 1 and raises penalties to 310 for each squirrel shot, pursued or possessed. imprisonment up to ten days is possible for violations.
Abandoned Oil Well Ends Venture in Middletown
The Middletown oil company reports a failed venture after investing $1400 with a single drilled well producing only one barrel a day. Despite drilling and pumping, the operation did not pay and was abandoned, equipment removed, and operations ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Town Oil Company
Cadiz Church Sues Insurance Firm in Muncie Case
Judges E H Bundy and F E Beach preside in Muncie over the Cadiz Christian Church insurance suit against an unnamed insurer. The case returns to court as the parties seek resolution in the Cadiz church titled dispute.
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Judgs
H. Bundy
F. E. Beach
Muncie
Cadiz
Christaan Church of
Des Moines Flood Refines As Rivers Fall After Three Days
Des Moines reports show the Des Moines River falling after three days of heavy rain though danger of further rise is deemed past. Thousands of flood refugees suffer with submerged homes and debris filled waters. Boating is hazardous, rail traffic remains tied up, thefts from boats plague the business district with several arrests and a police battle, one officer wounded none.
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Des Moines
Say
Netther
Vast Kansas City Flood Wrecks City and Suburbs
Kansas City Missouri endures its worst flood as Kaw and Missouri rivers flood twelve square miles. Armourdale alone loses at least 2.5 million dollars in packing industry and related damage. Lawrence Kansas reports half the north side houses washed away with 3000 people left homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas River
Armourdale
Lawrence
Kan
Freight Handlers Seek Terms at Civic Federation Meeting
A freight handlers union committee urged adjustment of differences during an executive session of the Civic Federation in St. Louis on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
The
Civic Federation
Excursions From Lake Erie And Western R R This Summer
Weekly Sunday trips to Fort Wayne Indiana and to Bellafountain Ohio offered by the Lake Erie and Western Railroad. Fare is one dollar for the round trip with baggage and wheels checked. Tickets available only on certificate signed by D L Miller and valid for return by June 6.
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Fr. Wayne
Ind
Bellafountain
Ohio
Jane Jd Eecount
Di¢rman Baptist Brethren
D. L. Miller
Transport Offerments and Return Limits Mentioned
Fragmentary notice details extension of deposits and tickets for travel to Detroit and LaPorte with round trip fares and return deadlines. Mentions July to August periods and dates August 13 August 15 September 30, involving Epworth League and Convenson, with daily service notes and specific fare of 74.80 for LaPorte trip.
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Jonesn
Romé City
Ind
Island Park Assembly
Detroit
Epworth
Leagts Canvenson
Linirmay Bs
LaPorte Inc
Tor
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