Panhandle train kills man near English Lake
Felix Letkey, 34, German native, was run down by a westbound Panhandle train near Spicka Crossing east of English Lake about 6 pm last Monday. He died instantly from severe head trauma and a broken arm. Coroner and local officials handled burial in Durini cemetery. The article also notes Indiana Honey Day on Dec 15 with praise for bees and clover honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Letkey
Spicka
English Lake
Felix
North Judson
C. Christensen
Geo. Laine
Block Farm
George W. Williams
Red Key
Indiana Bee Keepers Association of Indiana
Indiana
Mount Divuipiis
Unclaimed Letters List for Week Ending Nov 29 1913
Unclaimed mail remains undelivered in this office listing names such as Fletcher Baily, Ada F. Grose, Henry Judson, Mr. Keefe, Mitchel, Lipka, Ontoning. If not claimed within two weeks the items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Charles H. Kuester P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
Mr. Fletcher
Grose
Miss Ada F
Judson
Henry
Keefe
Mitchel
Lipka
Ontoning
Charles H. Kuester
P.M
English Service at Lutheran Church Sunday Evening
The Lutheran church invites all to an English service this Sunday at 7 50 p m led by Rev Win Heine. Those interested are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Win. Heine
J. A. Tannehill
Round Lake Church
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Money Stolen From Shoe At Wabash Store
Thomas Small, a Rich Valley farmer, reported $250 hidden in his shoe vanished after he reached Wabash to pay for an item. In a separate note, the Dawson Comedy and Medicine Co finished a week at Burch's hall with solid crowds and sales of medicine and soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Small
Rich Valley
Ind
Wabash
Roll Of Honor coin droppers in the News
The past week’s Collection Box honors list includes Elmer Wahl of Centreville Michigan John Lightcap Agnes Tomlinson Geo Neuport Henry Short H Trinoskey Frank Strauss J M Caddy Paul Teske and C Pohlmann from San Pierre Walkerton and No Judson Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wahl
Centreville
Mich
John Lightcap
Judson
Agnes Tomlinson
Geo. Neuport
Henry Short
H. Trinoskey
Wilder
Ind
Frank Strauss
J. M. Caddy
Paul Teske
C. Pohlmann
San Pierre
Emil Anderson
Walkerton
Pennsylvania Railroad Leases Monon Route and Pan Handle Traffic Shift
Pennsylvania Railroad leases the Monon from Indianapolis to Frankfort, moving Louisville and Indianapolis Pan Handle traffic to Logansport via Vandalia through several towns. The Lake Erie and Western track from Kokomo to Indianapolis also shifts, increasing trains on the Vandalia route and aiding travelers. Local items note visitors, events, contests, and upcoming performances in Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Monon
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Louisville
Pan Handle
Logansport
Vandalia
Clymers
Tecoma
Camden
Flora
Bringhurst
Cutler
Sedalia
Lake Erie
Kokomo
Motor Transportation Building at Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Motor Transportation building at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco will be among the largest pavilions, about 275 by 500 feet and covering over five acres. Its architecture will celebrate modern transportation with statuary depicting the motor's triumph over land sea and air, plus a 130 foot dome crowning the central front.
Fires scorch state with over four thousand incidents in six months
State fire marshal reports 4 164 fires across the state in six months ending October 31 causing about 4 734 865 dollars in losses. July records the highest activity with 1 142 fires and nearly two million dollars in losses. October has the fewest fires. The bulletin lists monthly counts and dollar losses for June through October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juecame
State Board sets plan for vocational high school work
The State Board of Education adopted a resolution guiding high schools to pursue vocational education this year. Cities with commissioned high schools must begin substantial vocational efforts or risk the withholding of commissions until efforts meet state standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Postal hints urge careful packing and early mailing
Instructions urge careful packing to prevent holiday postal damage. Do not mail liquids or intoxicants, wrap perishables in strong outer covers, and weigh under 20 pounds for local mailing. Include clear FROM and TO labels, use new labels, mail early, and mark Do Not Open Until Christmas.
North Judson Man Marries Ida Barden in Plymouth Parsonage
Marshall N. Wright of North Judson and Ida Barden of Polk township near Walkerton wed at the CU. B. parsonage in Plymouth with Rev. S. J. Yager officiating. Wright, a farmer who owns land in South Dakota, plans to visit North Judson before moving to New Carlisle to live with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton
North Judson
Marshall N. Wright
S. 8. Wright
New Carlisle
Ida B. Barden
Polk Township
CU. B. Parsonage
Plymouth
S. J. Yager
Wright
South Dakota
Ahijah Barden
Mr. Wright
Starke County Teachers Elect Officers at Knox Session
Public school teachers from the Knox area attended the county teachers association meeting last Friday and Saturday. Officers elected for the coming year include President Miss Maude Mosher Vice President Grover C Short Secretary Miss Mary Kasch Assistant Secretary Miss Minnie Coffin Treasurer Mr Wagoner Musical Directress Miss Ev Van Derweele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers’ Association
Knox
Maude Mosher
Grover C. Short
Mary Kasch
Minnie Coffin
Mr. Wagoner
Ev. van Derweele
Woodmen Boosters Discuss Rate Question and Meet
The Woodmen booster meeting drew a small crowd due to bad weather with District deputy C Hf Sehields of South Bend introducing State deputy John Volz of Indianapolis who spoke at length on Woodmen insurance rates. After the session, refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
C. Hf. Sehields
South Bend
John Volz
Indianapolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Felix Letky
Endtinger
Daly
Railroad Township
Durini
En Tighhind
Heer
Germany
John Letkey
Joe
Jackson Township
Pennsylvania
Monon R. R
Earl Schuyler
Purdue
Frank Gould
Rochester
John
Abe Peterson
Chicago
L. B. Wakeman
F. G. Eatinger
L. P. Collins
Winamac
Harry Hook
Geo. Sindelar
Frank Wiedrowski
Webith Room
Bert Hay
Dawson Comedy Co
Bureh's Hall
Wm. Schultz
Giersdorf Band and Concert Co
Bureh’s
Texas University
Missouri Agricultural College
Purdue University
Motor Transportation
San Francisco
The
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Co
Ladies Aid of
M. K.church
Hopp
Menin
E. A Phillips
C. R. Deardorff
Bass Lake
al Cas State Bank
RTM Judson 'Ndiana
State OF
Chas. H. Kuester
Emma Lintz
Centreville, Mich
Link Clark
News Sanctum
August Spenner
van Rie
Red Cross
Wakeman’s
Peterson & Watts
F. G. Fatinger
Benedict
Starke County Teachers
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