Indiana Governor Praises War Leaders at G A R Session
Governor Ralston addressed the Indianapolis G A R encampment and lauded Indiana's Civil War service. He highlighted Oliver P. Morton as a masterful leader who acted without delay to support the Union and recalled Lincoln calling for troops in 1861 with more than 12 000 Indiana volunteers answering the call.
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Ralston
Indianapolis
Indiana
Oliver P. Morton
Fort Sumter
Congress
Lincoln
Old Order Brethren Split Over Modern Conveniences
In Camden the Brethren church divides as a faction secedes to form the Old Brothers with resolutions banning telephones automobiles and rag carpets described as all items in a dramatic move. Miss Nell Falvey of San Pierre and several locals are noted with social and travel updates while a lightning incident in Koontz lake injures none.
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Old Order Brethern Church
Camden
Old Brothers
Joe McCormick
Joe
Koontz Lake
Sam Koontz
Mr. McCormick
Knox Democrat
Judson Defeats Hamlet In 10 0 Victory
Judson over Hamlet by 10 to 0 in a Sunday baseball game. Daugherty of Monterey pitched a sensational game with 21 strikeouts and 20 called balls. Boyle behind the plate and Trinoskeys contributed on offense. North Judson produced all the hits led by multiple two base and three base hits.
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Daugherty
Monterey
Boyle
Jack
Frank Trinoskey
Judson Kenney
Las Perches Akers Burg
Trinoskey Haley
J. Trinoskey Lijske
Byeeeghy
Foust
W. E. Smith
Boyle Penn
Daugherty C. Smith
W. R. Smith
Atherton
No. Judson
Hamlet
North Judson
J. Trinoskey
Canat
Dahlke
Held
Ed. Boyle
Law Targets Gypsy Camps In Statewide Restrictions
The last legislature enacted a law to curb gypsy bands by banning camping on public highways or adjacent lands without landowner consent. It also prohibits begging fortune telling or other “questionable arts” as means of subsistence. Violators face a misdemeanor charge with fines up to 25 dollars or up to 30 days in jail.
Indiana trustees join state fire marshal duties
Indiana town ship trustees numbering 1017 will assist the state fire marshal. They perform duties outside city limits as inspections begin to remove fire traps and improve storage of combustibles. Fire alarms and extinguishing equipment may be installed. Fire investigations will deter arson through prosecutions when indictments are possible.
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State of
Indiana
Wheatfield Editor John Bowie Delivers Storied Evening
Editor John Bowie and friends from Wheatfield were in town Thursday attending Masonic lodge. Bowie is known for fresh tales and has few superiors in his storytelling prowess.
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John Bowie
Wheatfield
Masonic Lodge
John
Invocation and Music Selections by Keyser Male Quartette
The program lists Invocation Selection Mi Hoi Rev Chas F Keyser and a Male Quartette performance. Details appear fragmented but indicate a religious service with choral music presented by Keyser and associates.
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Chas. F. Keyser
Memorial Day observance planned in North Judson
Memorial Day events are set for next Friday with a 10 am town hall assembly, a 1 30 pm cemetery march, and a 7 30 pm program at Burchs Hall. Hon Harry B Darling of LaPorte will deliver the day’s address, followed by an evening program led by W H Replogle.
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North Judson
Burch’s Hall
Harry B. Darling
LaPorte
W. H. Replogle
Purdue Summer School For Teachers At Purdue University
Purdue University will run its second summer school for teachers from June 14 to July 19 1913. Courses cover agriculture domestic science and manual training with aims to train rural and town teachers in effective instruction. Emphasis is on elementary methods and organizing rural school work using university laboratories and library facilities.
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Purdue University
Old-Time Dance at Bureh's Hall Draws Attention
The notice urges attendance at the old-time square dances and reels at Bureh's Hall on June 7. It mentions Ben Kahn, recently found guilty in the arson trust case, being released on a $10,000 bond from South Bend pending Supreme Court appeal. Also lists locals heading to Normal at Valparaiso for the summer: Claude Wolfram, Carl Daughtery, Clayton Zehner, Goldie Haschel, Victor White, LaVergne Green, Clara Neupert, Clara Arndt, Meta Rennuwanz.
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Bureh’s
Ben Kahn
South Bend
Supreme Court
Valparaiso
Claude Wolfram
Carl Daugherty
Clayton Zehner
Goldie Haschel
Monterey
Victor White
LaVergne Green
Clara Neupert
North Judson
Clara Arndt
Meta Rennewanz
San Pierre
Penalty for False Financial Statements in State Law
The act criminalizes false written statements about financial condition made to obtain property or credit. Penalties include 1 to 5 years imprisonment and fines up to 5000 dollars. The law also covers knowingly relying on such false statements and later representations.
Government Homesteads Open In Shoshone Huntley Projects
The United States Reclamation Service announces three year homestead entry for excellent irrigated farms in the Shoshone project near Yellowstone Park Wyoming and in the Huntley and Belle Fourche projects in Montana and South Dakota. Water is ready for delivery and the water right is repayable in ten annual installments with no interest. Allocation includes five months leave per year and existing transport, roads, schools, stores, churches and rural free delivery. Settlement Agent Albert V. Leonard of the Reclamation Service in the Federal Building Chicago offers pamphlets about the projects.
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United States Reclamation Service
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Huntley
Belle Fourche
Montana
South Dakota
Albert V. Leonard
Reclamation Service
Federal Bldg
Chicago
Local visitors noted in Sunday social roundup
Art Jarrett wife and daughter Hazel of Chicago visited with his mother over Sunday. Mrs H M Wayman and daughter Mrs Ella Arnold of Merrillville spent Sunday with Rev Clements and family.
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Art. Jarrett
Hazel
Chicago
H. M. Wayman
Ella Arnold
Merrillville
Rev. Clements
Memorial Day Proclaimed in Indiana by Governor Ralston
Governor Samuel M. Ralston proclaims Friday May 30 1913 Memorial Day in Indiana urging suspension of business and honoring Civil War soldiers through ceremonies and floral tributes. He cites the indestructibility of the republic and unity won through sacrifice and memory.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
State of
Indianapolis
State Loses Meandered Land Case in Laporte Court
Judge Gallaher ruled the owners and occupants hold complete title to several thousand acres of meandered Kankakee land in LaPorte county valued at 250000. The decision affects similar suits statewide as the state plans an appeal to the supreme court. Attorneys for both sides supported their positions in Laporte.
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Gallaher
Laporte
Tuesberg
Kankakee
LaPorte County
Supreme Court
McCullough
Honan
Adam Wise
Plymouth
William Wood
Lafayette
E. D. Crumpacker
Valparaiso
W. A. McVey
LaPort
German Lutheran School to Close Term and Picnic
The German Lutheran school ends the term next Friday afternoon. On Sunday the children will have an old fashioned picnic in Bunge's grove after the Sunday church service. They will march to the grove as a group. Ice cream cake soft drinks lemonade and other refreshments will be served.
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Bunge’s Grove
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Nell Falvey
Judson
North Judson, MD
Town Hall
Burch's Hall
America
Mi ‘Hoi
Loyde Kingman
Hobart
Barr
Dorothy Smalley
7Erle McCormick
Arry B. Darling
E. E. Clements
Wm. Heine
Prince
Mary Kasch
Helen Kuester
My Old
Miss Wiegner
Faust
G. W. Schricker
Guartette
J. Allen Barr
C. A. McCormick
G. A. R. Post
Purdue
First State Bank
L G. Ellingham
Sac’ Y
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