School enrollment and local reunion plans detailed in Press
Superintendent Weir reports completion of teacher enrollment figures for the coming year. Henry County's first agricultural society organizes with officers led by President Thomas Wilkio. A Henry County Joint Stock Agricultural Society aims to improve farming methods. Reunion organizers led by Captains Livezey, MacIien, Chambera and Powell seek citizens’ support for a grand gathering.
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Park ‘Floral
Sershua H Nand
John Re Cae
John R. Peed
J. P. Nicholson
Robert H. Cooper
H. L. Powell
Matters Agricultural
John Thornburgil
J. C Livezey
Hugh Maclien
D. W. Chambera
Saint
H. 5 Powell
Rain Delays Street Paving on Race Broad Streets
Heavy Wednesday night rain halts brick laying on Race Street and delays rolling on Twelfth Street and Broad Street tearing. Foreman Sam Digle kept operations running. rain may help compaction. Plan to pave Court House vicinity first then Broad Street, with crews resuming at daylight as ground dries.
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Race Street
Twelfth Street
Broad Street
Sam Digle
Court House
Early New Castle fairs and memories from John’s Occasional
The article recalls 19th century agricultural fairs in New Castle starting on timber backyards near L. F P Mitchell and Dr W Boor homes and the lith street cemetery. It mentions itinerant vendors, a fiddler, and songs as crowds gathered, with fairs later held on Atahel Woodward land near the Cadiz pike opposite the current box factory water works.
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New Castle
L. FP
Mitchell
W. . Boor
Lith Street
Jordan Ama
Bhiweek
Barnam
Jordan
Atahel Woodward
Cadiz Pike
Death of Daniel W Saint in Henry County
Daniel W Saint a long time Henry County resident died after a lengthy illness. A North Carolina origin, he settled near Germantown in 1836 and served one term as county assessor. An active Mason for over fifty years, he was uncle to A W Saint and grandfather of Ernest Dille. Funeral at his Greeneboro home Saturday at 2 PM with Greensboro lodge officiating.
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Daniel Saint
Mr. Saint
Henry Counts
North Carolina
Wayne County
Germantown
Isi
Henry County
A W. Saint
Ernest Dille
Bundy Hotel
Greeneboro
Greensboro Lodge
Free Dirt Helps Indiana Avenue Grading At No Cost
The Indianapolis and Eastern Company removes earth from South 14th Street center to use as fill on Indiana Avenue to reduce the grade between 16th Street and the Lake Erie railroad. The only expense is paying men to spread and level the dirt as the town board seeks a credit for supervising the work.
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South 14Th Street
Indianapolis and Eastern Company
Indiana Avenue
16Th Street
Lake Erie Railroad
Town Board Sides with Contract Signing After Debate
Adjourned town board meeting discussed Barber Asphalt contract and Industrial sewers. Board rejected high bids, accepted Dave Ehman for street paving, and plans filing a bond and deed for pavement on South Main. A heated exchange over paving priorities followed, with references to political figures and local rivals.
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Natann
Investigetit
Itaaclu
Hoari
Dave Ehman
North 12Th Street
Barber Asphalt Company
South Main
M E Forkin
Forkner
Melle
The Late Walter Q. Gresham Reminiscence
Walter G Sayre of Wabnash shared memories with a reporter, reflecting on the figure of Walter Q. Gresham. The interview touched on notable events and personal recollections from Gresham’s era.
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Walter Q. Gresham
Walter. G. Sayre
Wabnash
Tha
Mexican War Veterans Meet at Tadangpolis Reunion
Mexican War veterans scattered across the United States plan a national reunion in Tadangpolis on September 26 and 27. Organizers prepare reception and entertainment as survivors of the Mexican War gather for the event likely to interest others beyond the former participants.
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Tadangpolis
Charry
Death of Earl Miller at age 23 in Dublin service
Earl Miller died at his home on Walnut street Sunday morning from consumption. He was a 23 year old son of Mr and Mrs B Miller with excellent habits. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 8 30 departing the house for Dublin for the regular service and interment.
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Earl Miller
Walnut Street
Ape
Judge Forkner’s Valuable Transit Suggestion
Judge Forkner proposed expanding the Fourteenth Street line north to Livery Street and then west to Main to connect with Main Street iron, moving trains off Broad Street to improve traffic flow. He urged a new waiting and freight station to handle cargo efficiently and keep cars accessible for quick light-front or freight moves.
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Indianapolis
M. H. Forkner
Todanapolis
Main Street
Broad Street
Waco
Bennett Family Reunion Attracts Indiana Illinois Kin
The Bennett reunion drew about 200 descendants from Indiana and Illinois to the fair grounds on Sunday. John A Bennett of Swayzee and N Young Anderson and Joe Williams of New Castle were reelected president secretary and treasurer. Millville and New Castle hosted the program committee for next year’s gathering set for the last Sunday in August at the fair grounds. The event featured songs recitations and phonograph selections from Mr and Mrs John Straughan of New Castle. Reunions have occurred for five years near New Castle.
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Bennett
Fair Grounds
Indiana
Illinois
John A. Bennett
John Straughe
New Castle
Teachers in Arms Against School Board Courtship Ban
Kansas teachers protest a state board order forbidding courting during school terms. County educators vow vigorous rebellion, arguing it infringes rights to marry and form relationships, framing action as defense of noble parental freedoms. They question potential Indiana board enforcement.
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Kaneas
Kansas
Indiana State Board of Education
Elliott Farm Addition Platted and Markets Planned
The Elliott Farm Addition platting is complete and ready for market after further arrangements. Investors are advised to watch for notices as the plan follows the earlier Elliott Heirs Addition disposition. More information will be provided before new lots are offered.
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Elliott Farm
Elliott Heirs
Bargain Oldsmobile with top and extras for sale
One Oldsmobile with top Dos a Dos seat two sets of wheels and tires two solar auto lamps recently overhauled and like new. Original price over 3800 dollars now 9450 dollars. Come quick J A Newby offers sought.
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Oldsmobile
J. A. Newby
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Fleal
Gacrigon
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Weber
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Felling
Benjamin Harrison
Ture
Evers
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Greshau
Cread
Judge Forkner
Teachers In Arms
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