29 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
Eyewitness letters describe the Rastlanuad disaster on the Chicago River when the Western Electric outing steamer overturned. Dozens perished, many identified as women and children. survivors recall heroic efforts to rescue and long process of recovering bodies. Families in Cicero and nearby communities mourn as officials investigate alleged carelessness and financial motives behind the tragedy.
New postal rules take effect September 1 increasing parcel size to 72 inches in length and girth, with a separate 4 inch allowance for new orders. Receipts can be issued by postmasters for one cent plus stamp affixed to show payment. Applies to fourth class mater and all other classes except third class books. weight limits vary by zone. Also notes local social updates: John Fonst and son visit, Albert Koukalik's family welcomed, Abs. Walters and children visit, and Win Kamiensky returns as C&O agent.
Lewis B. Funk shot himself near Toto Wednesday evening, after dinner at his mother in law Mrs. Colwell's home. The coroner ordered an inquest and funeral services were held Friday with burial at Pound Lake Cemetery. Funk leaves wife Bessie Culwell Funk, two daughters and a son, plus parents, four sisters and one brother.
Obscure text describes opposition forming against a proposed drainage plan affecting hundreds of landowners in Starke County. Official commissioners notice on petition filings was ordered withheld temporarily. The document references LaPorte and North Judson and mentions Dixon W. Peace et al. as petitioners and local lawyers Hickey & Wolfe.
Knox hosts a community Get Together Day with a big crowd expected. Local fans plan to attend a basketball clash between Knox hall team and Lynch's Athletics as a major attraction of the celebration.
The Indiana Historical Commission promotes centennial plans with 5000 bulletin copies. Commercial clubs and business groups respond with cooperation as letters prompt public meeting mentions. Bloomington events linked to summer school feature Pageantry lectures by WO Langdon and Charity Oneill as teachers engage with the subjects. A grand county committee will oversee county celebrations with appointed representatives.
Notice warns landowners to clear weeds from public right of way by August 70 or face tax lien charges for the removal work. Road Superintendent Wat. Liskky urges immediate attention and action.
Mrs Sarah Al Mason with her son and daughter from Satem are visiting for a few weeks with Mr and Mrs Al Leach. The party spends time in town and plans local sightseeing during the stay.
The DPer Building & Loan Association of North Judson Indiana reports its most prosperous year with 205 new shares issued and seven loans totaling 15000 granted. The credit balances for borrowing and investing members rise to 15405 60 and 26400 50 respectively as dividends are declared and profits reach a record 15559. The five year performance shows no losses or mortgage defaults.
County Auditor Charles Wo Wen- Inger announces the distribution of tuition funds from Common School Revenue Dog Tax Liquor License and Congressional School Fund to townships and school corporations. Totals listed for North Bend Oregon Center Wayne Knox North Judson and others. Local notices mention residents visiting Chicago and Winona Lake with minor injuries and aid.
Fragmented reflections describe the sleep process as powers of the mind and body failing in sequence. It details loss of attention and judgment, drifting thoughts, and the gradual fading of senses and respiration as sleep approaches, ending with a chaotic, dreamlike descent.
The North Judson Chautauqua adds a Junior Chautauqua feature for children. Held in mornings with afternoon tours, Miss Lotese Brumbaugh of Memphis Missouri will lead, assisted by Miss Charlotte Arnold the local superintendent.
The Wheatfield Regulars defeated the Invincibles 5 to 4 at Enterprise Park last Sunday in a game full of action from start to finish. Madsen struck out six and walked two for the Invincibles while Maloney fanned four and issued two walks for Wheatfield. Umpires Hold and Anderson officiated. Next up, North Judson travels to Knox, then Winamac, with further plans to host Winamac the following Sunday. Local news notes report births, visits, and Chautauqua preparations for August 6 to 15, plus various community updates.
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