Trolley Lines Should Not Use Country Roads
Opinion argues trolley lines must buy right of way and not use county bridges. warns trolleys threaten small towns and local business, favoring keep off roads and limit franchises. Predicts harm to Hendricks county and suburban growth around Indianapolis, with calls to tighten franchise terms.
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White
Indianapolis
Chicago
West Side
Hendricks County
Danville
Plainfield
Greenwood
Franklin
Greenfield
Noblesville
Irvington
Indidianapolis
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Public Debate Over Trolley Franchise Terms
The article urges careful consideration of a proposed law affecting trolley franchises and warns against harming country districts for city transit gains. It asks residents to weigh transportation costs and the impact on small towns before deciding in favor or against expansion.
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Hendricks County Republican
Indianapolis
Lebanon Men Form Electric Line Company
A new home electric line company was formed in Lebanon by KE. T. Lane J. E. Kitebile C. F. S. Neal Hi P. Baker and W. A. Buntin. They filed a petition with county commissioners seeking right of way over county roads to secure a franchise and block foreign firms. The Indianapolis and Logansport trolley company also filed a petition for road rights in the eastern part of the county. A widespread arrest of Lebanon youths for robbery and pilfering occurred last week, including Newton Moore James Anderson Henry Merrick Zora Perkins Sam Brandenburg John Greathouse Ross Bryan and Alva Perkins. Some trials occurred Monday with Zora Perkins and Tobe Boyland released.
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Home Electric Line
Lebanon
KE. T. Lane
J. E. Kitebile
C. F. S. Neal
Hi P. Baker
W. A. Buntin
Indianapolis
Logansport
Newton Moore
James Anderson
Henry Merrick
Zora Perkins
Sam Brandenburg
John Greathouse
Ross Bryan
Alva Perkins
Tobe Boyiand
New militia company formed at Crawfordsville last week
A new militia company was formed at Crawfordsville last week and about two thirds of the company are members of company M who were in service as U S soldiers. A local building and loan association has been organized at Linden. Marriages Wm T Jones and Gertrude Riggins, Charles R Bowers and Vesta Hendrickson.
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Crawfordsville
U. S
Linden
Wm. T. Jones
Gertrude Riggins
Charles R. Bowers
Vesta Hendrickson
New Ross Soldier Dies in Philippine Battle at 27
Yarkin Sandline, a New Ross native, was mortally wounded in the Philippines and died in hospital two days later at age twenty seven. He and Lan nie Golliday enlisted in Chicago last spring and joined the regular army, with Galliday now recovering from injuries. A new state fish law bans fishing from April to July, drawing critique of restricting women’s spring angling for sunfish and gobies.
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New Ross
Yarkin Sandline
Lannie Golliday
Chicago
Phillipines
Galliday
Lessons on Dependence and Living with Kindness
A Brownsburg Record inspired note urges readers to suspend quick judgments. It argues most success comes from supportive upbringing and mutual dependence. It advises kindness, adaptability, and tempering pride to ease life’s path.
Vaccination urged as smallpox spreads across counties
The state board of health advises vaccination to safeguard communities as smallpox, once in eight counties, likely reached more areas. Officials urge prompt inoculation to prevent further spread and protect residents from the disease’s aggression.
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State Board of Health
Best Eating at Frank Dale's Restaurant
A reader asks about the top meals at Frank Dales restaurant and the value for money. The note encourages sampling the offerings to judge the quality and weight of the dishes.
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Frank Dale
Card of Thanks and local legislative actions noted
Mrs Luia Brimblette thanks neighbors and friends for help during her mother’s illness death and burial. Mr Artman’s bill to block county courthouses without taxpayer petition passed while his right of way bill to corporations was killed. Ladoga toasted its new town hall with an oyster supper hosted by the tire company.
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Luia Brimblette
Frieda
Artman
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