Storm Kills Youth and Seven Horses in West of City
A severe electrical storm struck near Isaah Fielder's farm five miles west of town. Seventeen year old Ki Ties died instantly when lightning struck the barn area during threshing. Seven horses were killed and others injured as the bolt tore through the barn yard hitting teams and men. Drs. Bowman and Tolliver assisted survivors including Abe Fielder and Sarah Fielder. Funeral for Ki Ties to be held at Bellview church with burial in Seymour. Insurance covered only part of barn and horse losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaah Fielder
Ki Ties
William Ties
Abe Huff
Here
Heffiad
Young Ties
Hts
Abe Fielder
Mr. Fielder
Wm. Ties
Jake Resier
Jno. Rusher
Mr. Tied
Jackson County
Bellview
Wm. Todd
Seymour
Storm of 80 mph Wreaks Havoc in Elnora Indiana
A heavy wind storm swept Elnora destroying roofs and stock in two stores and other buildings. Dr. O C Adkins office and Morton Cole’s grocery suffered major damage as the brick structure lost its roof. Trees, wires, and street blockages barred mobility while river country suffered further damage. Fishermen camping on the river were blown off their feet.
Quicky Against Stealing Autos
Benjamin H Lawwell of Columbus Ohio described his fear and remorse after confessing to stealing President J J Coles car. He told police he suffered ten days before capture and awaits trial in Judge Markey s court. The judge promised severe penalties for auto theft and cooperation with Captain Holtz in pursuing future cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J Cole
Michigan City
Markey
Holtz
Errors doom White Sox as Gilmour edges them in 9th
Three costly errors, two in the second inning and one in the ninth, propel Gilmour to a 6 3 8 victory over the White Sox. Williams and Beveridge pitched for the Sox while Hummel toed the mound for Gilmour, with key plays and close calls guiding the miners to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmour
Jynz
White Sox
Southside Park
Lovaig
Hommel
Miners
Williams
Beveridge
W. Brown
T. Morgan
Bohnert
Morgan
Fisher
Agveridge
Cochran
J. Hummel
C. Hummel
Cockran
J. Hoummel
Gantz
Shoet
Strange
Garten
Toon
Bohne
Odon
Beverisei
J. J. Brown
Odon - Williamston
Hummel
Wuhams
Baptism Notice for May Wilson Descendant of Ed and Selah Wilson
A baptism notice records May Wilson daughter of Ed ward and Selah Wilson formerly living miles south of here. She survived by two others and arrived at the church setting, with schooling noted at the local church and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Wilson
Dona May Wilson
Edward and
Selah Wilson
Miles
Here
Burrells Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Join Burrell marked sixty years of marriage with a reunion at their North Spring Street home. Family members including children grandchildren and great grandchildren attended a big dinner and offered congratulations on a milestone few reach. Uncle John Burrell is eighty four and the event drew many friends to honor the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Burrell
North Spring Street
Mr. Burrell
Uncle John
Mre
Death of Lillie May Farren at age three
Three year old Lillie May Farren, daughter of John and Cynthia Farren of west Odon, died Monday at 6 06 am after a ten day illness from Leo Colitia. Survived by parents five brothers and one sister. Funeral at Christian church Wednesday with Rev OC H Buchanan officiating. Burial at Walnut Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie May
John
Cynthia Farren
West Odon
Leo Colitia
Sie
The
Christian Church
OC. H. Buchanan
Wainut Hill
Aves Mathers Weds Benj Lemaire in Texas Nuptials
Announcements report the marriage of Aves Vivian Mathers of Hamshire Texas to Benjamin Lemaire of Beasmont Texas. The ceremony took place January 16. Lemaire is a niece of Mrs. A M Keck and has visited the area several times. The note mentions a well attended band concert last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aves Vivian Mathers
Hamshire
Texas
Benj. Lemaire
Beasmont
Jane i6
Mira
Lemaire
A.M 'Keck
Bowman Doctors Treat Horse Kick Injury at Barn
Dr. Sidney Bowman suffered a painful head wound when a horse kicked him while entering the barn. Dr. I. E. Bowman dressed the injury and reported the wound is healing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Bowman
V. S
Lightning Ignites Straw Stack Near Plainville
Lightning struck a freshly built straw stack at Crosby Place near Plainville on a Wednesday afternoon, starting a fire before the engine could move away. No injuries reported and crews fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightnig
Crosby Place
Plainville Wednesay
Wheat Record Yields Reported on Local Farms
Bumper wheat crop records emerge with high yields. On 14 acres near town the average reached 89 bushels per acre, on 40 acres of the farm the average was 37 bushels per acre. Additional 28 acres noted in the report.
July Fourth Celebration Draws Large Crowd
A broad crowd gathered for the Fourth of July events in town with daytime activities and an evening ice display well attended. The new speakers stand, completed in time, drew praise for its size and sturdy build, as Rev. Trasty spoke on Glories of Our Nation and Welter Danner delivered a well received address before portions of the crowd moved to the ball grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trasty
The
Christian Church
Welter Danner
Danner
Eran
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isaac Fielder
Steven
Bowman
Tolliver
Elnora
8. E. Bowman
Sarah Fielder
Ind
Dr. Adkins
W. R. Smith
D. R S. Ketchem
C. W. Jean Poultry House
Aunings
J.J. Cole
Cole Motor Car CO
Judge Markey
Capt. Holtz
Mr. Cole
Benjamin H Lawwell
Columbus, O
Bond
Marion
Indianapolis Star
McCullough
Walters
J. Brown
Brown
Cooper
Short
H. Sears
McCulloggh
Hlankinel
Marges
Bobnert
O. Hemmel
Toondew
Cochran Cooper
Jets
O. Hammel
W. Cochran
J. Hempul
McCallough
Cocker
Big& Walters
MecCallough
Gants
Odon Coolocoloh
Tona May Wilson
Shild
Het Tt Bom
Ody
Aide
Oe A ‘B. Church
Vaj’ School
Burrell
John Farren
Aves Mathers
Obdon Veterinary
Stricking
Lina
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!