New Castle Class of 1903 Holds Rainy Alcazar Commencement
The seven graduates of New Castle High School celebrated at the Alcazar with strong speeches, diplomas handed by Mrs. Mikela, and a grand dance at the K of P hall backed by Hart’s Orchestra. Supt. J C Weir offered remarks and the crowd, despite a steady downpour, praised the graduates.
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New Castle High School
Alcazar
New Castle
O. H. Williams
John R. Millikan
Lens B. Smith
Qfes
England
America
Fred B. Egan
Sylvia 8S. Sanders
Elmer
Wood
Mable Sullivan
Arthur L. Saint
J. C Weir
C. Mikela
B. F. Brown
K of P. Hall
Harts Orchestra
TAPPED A MAIN Fraud charge against James Boyle in gas-tap case
James Boyle was arrested Monday night by Sheriff Christopher on a warrant from Wattsman company of Knightstown for obtaining gas by fraudulent means. He allegedly tapped the gas main near his Greensboro home. He posted bond and will appear when the case is called.
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James Boyle
Christopher
Wattsman Company
Knightstown
Stie
Boyle
Greensboro
Among the First. The Presa Receives Letter From Wood Pence
A brief note reports that Presa has received a letter from Wood Pence, who is stationed at an unspecified location. The communication indicates ongoing correspondence within the unit. Further details on the station or content are not provided in the readable text.
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Wood Pence
Wood Writes From Presidio Seeks Promotion For 7th U S Regiment
Wood funds a one year subscription to the new paper and reports from the Presidio San Francisco where his regiment headquarters are located. He is W M Pence's son a leading Henry County druggist and a promising Co H 7th U S rider serving on the Pacific coast. He says he is well enjoying life and looks for advancement in the service.
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Presidio
San Francisco
Wood
W. M. Pence
Henry County
Co. H
U. S.1
The Press Urges Unity for New Castle Boom Growth
In discussing New Castle’s industrial boom The Press appeals for practical action over sensationalism. It calls on all citizens to unite with progressive leaders to build a strong future and establish the city as a leading Eastern Indiana center.
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New Castle
New Onetle
Indiana
Pence Fackler Wedding United in North Twelfth Street Home
Mr. Clem I. Fackter and Miss Crete Pence were married Saturday at 1:30 PM in their North Twelfth Street home. Rev. O King officiated. Fackter works for J F Yates and tours for Safety Shredder. Pence is daughter of druggist W M Penos. The couple has begun housekeeping.
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Clem I. Fackter
Crete Pence
North Twelfth Street
O. King
Fackter
J. F. Yates
Safety Shredder Company
W. M. Penos
Presa
New Castle Coil Hoop Factory To Resume Operations
The New Castle coil hoop factory, wrecked by a major fire two weeks ago, is nearly rebuilt. The framework is up and machines are being installed and the owner Harry KE Jennings says twenty days will restore full operations to the plant.
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Castle
Harry KE
Jennings
Cheap May 31 Excursion to Cincinnati from New Castle
L. E. and W. Excursions offer a cheap trip to Cincinnati Ohio on Sunday May 31 1903. Special train departs New Castle at 7:47 a m arrives Cincinnati 11 30 a m return leaves Cincinnati at 7 30 p m. The Cincinnati Pittsburg game plus local sights are highlighted. Jxo S Bren agent.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Lake Erie and Western A. RK
New Castle
Pittsburg
Jxo.s Bren
Decoration Day Program For G A R And W R C
The program for Decoration Day services lists G A R and W R C members meeting May 30 at 1 pm, a procession on Main street, cemetery rites at South Mound with a reading of Gettysburg Address by James H. Jones, and musical interludes led by the band and choir.
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Main Street
Public Square
G.A.R
W. R.C
South Main Street
South Mound Cemetery
Bedford
Rev
O. King
Jas. H. Jones
Harriett Nardin
Bell Lytle
T. W. Gronendyke
Hom
D. EB. Storms
Memorial Day Services Draw Local Groups Together
On Memorial Day Sunday local organizations and church pastors joined in worship. Knights Templar and uniformed Odd Fellows attended the Methodist and Presbyterian services while the G A R George W. Lannard Post and W R C also observed the day with patriotic sermons on soldiers, sacrifice, and war hardships.
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Colored Odd Fellows
Knights Templar
Methodist
O. King
Ginnig
George W. Lannard
W. R. OC
Presbyterian Church
I. L. Dungan
Memorial Sermon at Presbyterian Church Delivers Peace Theme
The George W. Lennard Post 14s G A R attended a Memorial Day service May 24 at the Presbyterian church. The sermon titled The March of Peace spoke of war as a prelude to peace, noting sin and slavery are resolved by crucifixion and liberty, and soldiers as guardians of right.
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George W. Lennard Post
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Citizen soldier reverence for peace and nation united
The piece honors citizen soldiers and their sacrifice in war, praising American pride, unity, and the Civil War legacy. It recalls Missionary Ridge and Chickamauga, lauds Grant McKinley and the call to peace, and ends with a religious image of eternal reunion through Jesus Christ.
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Grant
McKinley
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Union Traction Aims to Secure Line From Middletown to Anderson
The Union Traction company reports progress in securing a route from Middletown to Anderson for a streetcar line. Delays stem from farmers selling to Hodges who protect his interests, and UT is reportedly negotiating to buy Hodges holdings. If successful, the UT line between Anderson and New Castle would run soon with cars operating before winter snow.
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Union Traction Company
Middletown
Anderson
Hodges
New Castle
U.T
Anderson News
Thunder storms strike New Castle area causing damage
A Sunday morning storm brought heavy rain and threat then a second, stronger storm caused significant damage. Lightning struck the residence of Gede Stanley at 2042 Walnut Street injuring him, Robert Cooper’s veranda near Oadiz was damaged, and James Richardson’s barn near Blountville burned with hay and a cow killed.
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New Castle
Gede Stanley
Walnut Street
Ge de
Robert Cooper
Oadiz
James Richard‘son
Blounteville
Burrs Report on Arrests Details March to May
Burrs report of arrests filed with city trustees covers Feb 19 to May 15. It lists intoxication assault and battery frequenting houses of ill fame keeping house of ill fame associating fornication cruelty to animals loitering carrying revolver profanity jumping on train beating board bill violating liquor law with total convictions and pending cases.
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O. H
Libre
New Castle Tribune editor to launch Henry County News
Fleming Ratcliff, former editor of the New Castle Tribune, plans a new weekly Henry County News devoted to local and county matters. The note questions why multiple county papers exist and predicts another sale before 1904 campaign activity, urging scrutiny of local press ventures.
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New Castle
Ratcliff
The
Tribune
Shelby Republican
Kissel Gordon-V Kissel Grace E Wedding at Home
Gordon Kissel and Miss Grace E Kissel were married Saturday evening by Rev I L Dungan at the Kissel home to a small gathering. Gordon is a Earlham student from Spiceland. Grace is a well known New Castle young lady. They will reside in Richmond and begin housekeeping soon.
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David W. Gordon
Grace Ekissel
I. L. Dungan
James Kissel
Mr. Gordon
Earlham College
Spiceland
Brida
New Castle
Richmond
Park project begins in New Castle with Huderson Park
South Main Street area hosts the new Huderson Park at the Spiceland pike intersection. Adolph Rogers and Badge Davie shaped the project with South Park Floral supplying plants. Neighbors helped plant while the two men maintain the area hoping for more beautified spots citywide.
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New Castle
South Main Street
Huderson
Time Change Adjusts Pan Handle Train Schedules
The Pan Handle marks its annual spring time change with altered arrival and departure times for trains at New Castle. Westbound train 1 shifts from 11:55 a.m. to 11:39 a.m. Train 11 moves from 7:45 p.m. to 7:55 p.m. Train 31 changes from 5:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Eastbound train 14, train 12 updates from 5:55 a.m. to 6:40 a.m.
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New Castle
Mrs Heller Hosts Tea For New Castle Ladies
Mrs Meyer Heller entertained many New Castle ladies at her South Main Street home Tuesday afternoon. The rooms were bright with cut flowers, palms, and new decorative features, and guests enjoyed a thoroughly pleasant afternoon.
Eagles Carnival at Muncie Returns Offers Fare Details
The notice states an Eagles Carnival at Muncie with return options available until May 21. Fare listed as 550. Jno. 8. Byer serves as the agent for arrangements.
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Muncie
New Lisbon Births and Local Notes Highlight Week
Born to Jesse Goar and wife a Sunday morning girl weighing eleven pounds. Various local updates include church appointments, health changes, rain relief, and social visits. Traffic and industry shifts noted with mill repairs, street cleaning, and new canning factory work in progress.
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Jesse Goar
Benjamin Herr
Pennsylvania
Thomas Waller
New Castle
Harry Rhoad
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U. B
Huddle
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Hazelrig
Leona Rood
Ed Jackson
H. H. Spangler
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Methodist Church
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Gay Paullie
Gard
Frank Gibson
Quinn
S. H. Barr
Here
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Frank Rephardt
Lewie Carnefix
Elwood
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Lon Cox
Will Harrold
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