02 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
1
Labor Day events in North Judson include a full day festival in Burch's hall with street concerts, a noon program of speech and music, a 2:30 afternoon hall program, and a 50 cent dance admission after 6 pm. The parade will be led by the band and offerings include drinks and lunches.
The Circus Man opened at McVicker's Theatre Chicago on Saturday night to instant success. Madge Arbuckle starred with strong reception as the cast portrayed New England life in Paler mo Maine with Fighting Hime leading the town to straighten its ways. Imogene the elephant soubrette drew praise for intelligence as cast including Ester Lyon Jennie Weathersby Alice Martin and others delivered strong performances.
The State Board of Education adopts a new licensing rule requiring credit in every subject taken during the twelve week professional training. Applicants must prove mastery in all pursued subjects before a license is issued. Other items note T. S. Kral visiting Chicago, Frank Dolezal’s return from Chicago, and a local ball game between married and single men with a charity exhibition planned. An Exchange quotes a dry goods store customer urging advertising in papers rather than on wrapping.
Article discusses a proposed revival of the old time spelling bee in Indiana schools led by R. J. Aley to improve spelling and foster parental involvement. It cites local events and notices around North Judson and nearby towns, including Labor Day activities, local commerce, and a court suit by Dr Kelsey against Erie Railway for damages.
The 7th Annual Old Soldiers reunion of all wars is set for Knox Wednesday and Thursday with the 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry also holding its annual reunion. A large turnout is expected.Activities include a Campfire, processions, addresses by Judge Burson, and a business session. Several local residents are noted in passing social items.
North Judson beat Kewanna 2 to 1 after a quiet Sunday contest on the local diamond. Madsen pitched for Kewanna, Maibaur worked behind the plate. Keller and Trinoskey sparked our offense with the two runs in the seventh. The North Judson team heads to Hebron next Sunday for another likely win. The city schools start September 13 with a strong high school plan and an able staff led by Superintendent J. Allen Barr.
School sanitation rules issued by the state board of health at its Indianapolis meeting aim to curb disease spread. Rules ban large cups and water buckets, require soap on desks and banisters, condemn slate cleaning with saliva, and disallow pen cils and peas chewed by children. No overcrowding is allowed. Local notes cover social visits and a cautionary tale about gullibility and a $30 000 promissory note to a medium.
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