Child in Scotland Burned to Death at Home
A two year old child of Mr and Mrs John Summerville was burned to death Wednesday afternoon at their Scotland home. The mother left the child with another youngster about four or five years old while she checked the house for feed and water. A fire occurred though cause uncertain, with speculation a younger child pushed a kerosene stove or appliance, leading to the fatal blaze.
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John Summerville
Scotland
Sitka
Pete
Elnora Farmers Institute Weekend Program Highlights
The Elnora Farmers Institute outlines a weekend program featuring a morning and evening session with recitations by local speakers, music by Clarence Stay and a violin solo, and topics such as Rural Schools and The Dignity of Farm Life. The Journal notes the upcoming Thursday issue and a cider sale at 25 cents a gallon from W. R. Neeriemer.
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Eonard Eads
Maurice Douglass
Clarence Stay
Lewis Taylor
Eben Scheot
de Clanaeae
Ae Weaver
Ola
Mellie Fielder
Katherine Torrey
Helen Johnson
D. PL McCay
School Notes and Institute Dedicates New Building
Old notes recount teacher institutes at Alfordsville and Montgomery with talks by Dr Burris and John Le Hofmann. The Reeve township teachers held their fourth institute, Turkey dinner, and a dedication planned for Fisher State Superintendent and deputy. Patrons and interested residents were invited to the events and to inspect the modern school site.
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Fisher
Greathouse
John le Hofmaann
Reith
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
Burris
Jackman
Cox
Burr
Allen Atto
R. A. Roberts
E. E. Meade
Timothy Arvin
Typhoid Death Claims Boy in Scotland Area
Eleven year old Clem McElroy of Scotland died at home last Wednesday from typhoid fever. He was survived by his parents William and Mrs McElroy, a brother and four sisters. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Brodt officiating. burial followed in the local cemetery.
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Clem
William McElroy
Scotland
Presbyterian Church At Scotland
Tweenelock
Brodt
Chartre
Gun accident injures man returning from hunting
A man was shot in the hand when a twenty-tap revolver discharged in his hands yesterday afternoon. The ball entered near the wrist after being handed to him by a friend on returning from a hunting trip. He received medical care in the city.
For Her Apowatch and Dreselit Gifts Feature
An eclectic sale promotion lists jewelry items including bracelets rings and gemstones. It highlights diamonds set pieces and bright blue beaded or carved pieces, promising reliable values and engraving at no extra charge. It also notes silverware and novelty boxes as popular presents.
Epworth League Christmas Program
Epworth League presents a Christmas program on Wednesday December 25 featuring an orchestra, songs including Joy to the World Hark the Herald Anders Sing There’s a Song in the Air and There’s a Star in the Sky a devotional by Nelle Laughlin readings by Dott Skump and Robert Freeman vocal duet Pearl Boyd and Ethel Sommers cornet solo Chas Breden instrumental solo Mrs Melvin Cooper and readings Reading Dismissal led by Martha Sommers.
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Nelle Laughlin
Herald Anders
Melvin
School Report IRD Month Details By Rooms
School report lists students and teachers across five rooms and the high school, naming many pupils and staff such as Fame O Dell Elizabeth Callahan Harry Crooke and Wallace Farren. Time lost by tardiness and absence is summarized for each room and the high school.
Announce Wedding Plans Of Miss Anna Winklepleck
Miss Anna Winklepleck hosted friends at East Main Street last Monday night and announced her forthcoming marriage to Mr. Dave Marshall on Thursday evening December 24. Miss Winklepleck is Payson Winklepleck’s daughter, who travels for Brooks Oil Co, and Mr. Marshall is J A Marshall’s son who recently completed a mechanical school in Indianapolis.
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Anna Winklepleck
East Main Street
Dave Marshall
Miss Winklepleck
Payson Winklepleck
Brooks Oil Co
Mr. Marshall
J. A. Marshall
Indianapolis
Odeon High School Alumni Meeting and Banquet
The Odeon High School alumni group will hold its annual meeting and banquet at the high school auditorium on Saturday night December 26. President J Schuyler Ketchem and secretary Miss Nelle Laoughli are sending invitations. Nearly 200 alumnae are listed with expectations of a large turnout.
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Odeon Hich School Atucoid Asse
J. Schuyler Ketchem
Nelle Laoughli
Christmas Weather Brings Cold Holiday Spell
The region shifts to the coldest spell of the season with temperatures six to ten degrees below zero on Tuesday morning. Residents note a sudden chill, but business shows an uptick as Christmas demand rises.
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Tempeture
Elnora Poultry Show Premium List Released
The Elnora Poultry Association公布s a premium list for the January 4 to 9 show in Elnora with attractive rewards for breeders and fanciers. The Elnora Corn Show will accompany the poultry event with additional premiums for growers, with W. W. Zike guiding poultry and R. G. East of Purdue overseeing the corn.
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Elnora Poultry Ass'n
Elnora
W. W. Zike
R. G. East
Purdue
Home Made Toys Gain Favor Over Foreign Imports
The article notes imports from Germany and France are restricted by war and transport costs. It argues that domestic, factory produced toys offer better value and are preferable to foreign goods, praising American labor and shorter chains of middlemen profits.
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Germany
France
America
Thuringen Forest
Flash lights and supplies at Kecx's the Jeweler and Optemetrict
A concise notice reports flash lights and related supplies available at Kecx's Jewelers and Optometrist shop. The item listing highlights lighting devices and optical goods for customers.
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Kecx
the Jeweler and Optemetrict
Letter From Son To Mother Urges Renewal Of Contact
A columnist recalls a man who hasn’t written to his mother in over a year and urges sons to reconnect. The piece argues mothers treasure letters over material wealth, noting many readers share similar silence and promising a Christmas time letter to brighten a mother’s life. It ends with a call to resolve not to let another month pass without sending a cheerful note.
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Krowa
Sou
Fools of Christmastide In a Poetic Gift List
A humorous verse catalogues Christmastide fools who send quirky gifts to various receivers. It mentions a page of items from a Keats edition to pink socks with a necktie, a ten candle power lamp, a Noahs Ark for a teen, and Les Miserables for a baby, reflecting playful holiday generosity.
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Keats
Sprouted Grain for Chickens Promises Cheaper Feed
Keck the Jeweler and Optometrist advertises a grain sprouting product claimed to reduce chicken feed costs and boost egg production. The ad urges customers to see a demonstration at the store and notes it will pay for itself with time.
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Mirs
Ladies’ Aid
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Elnora Archeo
W. R. Neeriemer
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Ty Usher
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Barr
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Signer
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Keck
Epworth League
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Fame O'Dell
Elizabeth Callahan
Harry Crooke
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Mabel Fretz
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Evelyn Cooper
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Laura Collins
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Pauline DeMotte
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Ruby Browning
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John Dearmin
Russell DeMott
Edith Freeman
Edith Guthrie
Herbert Helm
Victor Herndon
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Alven Pershing
Helen Sears
Lovey Smiley
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