Local notices from Dayton and Indianapolis visits
Local brief items list residents and visitors including Prof Dean Towan in Dayton Ohio Prof F M McConnell in Washington D C Lola Hackler of Indianapolis visiting her mother Mrs A M Dicks Terre Haute residents and other travelers many short notes on trips illnesses and church events across Indiana and neighboring states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Towan
Dayton
Ohio
Lola Hackler
Indianapolis
A. M. Dicks
County Board Approves Rock Road Extension Plans
Rock road extension sought by Thos Wirt and A F Stoy won favorable action from the county commissioners after review last Thursday. The project runs south to the Van Buren township line, with Thomas Sears and Thomas Taylor named viewers and Grant Faith as engineer. Estimated cost near 210 000, with about 814 000 available for the work, limiting further improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Rock Road
Thos. Wirt Et al
Green County Road
A. F. Stoy Et al
van Buren
Thomas Sears
Thomas Taylor
Grant
Faith Engineer
Man arraigned in Bedford on charged shooting during robbery
Silas Guthrie identified Virgil Wilson as the shooter in a Bedford court arraignment for an April 20 attempted killing during a robbery. Wilson denied the crime. Rev. Donaldson testified he and his wife were guests at Mrs. Wilson’s on April 2. Wilson was home but not seen. Wilson bound over to court on a $1,500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Guthrie
Virgil Wilson
Harris
Bedford
Guthrie
Wison
Wilson
Donaldson
Heltonville
Old Copy Book From 1793 1803 Reveals Early Arithmetic
An old copy book made by Mrs. W. A. Ross's grandfather contains nearly all of Pike's arithmetic with sums fully worked out. Begun in 1793 during Washington's presidency and completed in 1803 under Jefferson. Printed on yellowed foolscap, the work remains clear and neat.
Unseasonal River Rise Spurs Fish Boom in Local Streams
Local fishermen report unusual success as White river floods streams, bringing in many fish weighing one to twenty pounds. Waters overflowed low battems and now streams are stocked, forcing wading to harvest. The market is over stocked with fresh fish. Eloora Niows.
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White River
Pleasant Surprise Revealed in Chicago Bakery Pie
A Chicago bakery pie was analyzed and found to contain no lemon butter or dairy. The pie consisted of starch paste and coal tar products. Shockingly a sulfuric acid dynamite component was identified in the pie’s constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
S I Changes Plans For Westport Terminal Move
The Southern Indiana railroad unloaded material at Westport and Uuatmo plans a four stall round house and division terminal. Workers began preliminary work but the project stopped after a few days and the plan to erect the round house and use the site as a terminal appears abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Indiana Railroad
Westport
Uuatmo
Inter
Lse
May Eve entertainment for MEL parsonage fundraiser
An event organized by the Mawerth League features music and a literary program with special music and refreshments to raise funds for the MEL parsonage. Items designed and made by participants will be sold. For Tubular Well Drilling and pump repairs contact Harve Ferguson in Odo, Indiana.
Farmers to halt trade at Elnora for six months
A prominent farmer from near Elnora said about fifty local farmers have decided not to spend a dollar in Elnora for six months due to actions by the Black Avengers and other offenses. He traveled to arrange trading elsewhere and others are expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Avengers
Elnora
Billy's Fish Disappears Then Is Served at Restaurant
Billy Sims bought a four pound fish at Inman's market and left it there. The fish vanished unnoticed. Later Billy was lured to Geo Webster's restaurant and seated with several companions. The fish was brought to the table cooked and Billy fainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sims
Inman's Meat Market
Billy
Geo. Webster's
Dan Hayes
George Henderson
Dan Abraham
Zibe Webster
John York
Elly
Provoke and Assault Cases Spark Elnora Trial Scene
At Squire Hastings home this afternoon Harry Dobbs faces a provoke charge while Thomas Matthewson the Joinera marshal handles an assault case amid tensions from recent Elnora incidents. Young Wilkins, tormented by a group called the Black Avengers, travelled to town with a revolver after prior abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Hastings
Harry Dobbs
Thos. Matthewson
Wilkins
Elnora
Youne Wilkins
Black Avengers
Matthewson
Joinera
Jilted Bachelor Becomes Insane Josiah Buys Seized In Town
Josiah Buys a fifty two year old bachelor from Linton was captured by town officers Sunday after a daylong chase through fields and woods. He attacked and attempted violence toward several friends of his neighbor and his obsessive pursuit of a fourteen year old girl led to a mental breakdown. Bystanders restrained him before any bloodshed occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Kays
Linton
Hes
Glius
Buys
Joseph Rootoroope
Yheanri
Infant and young daughter buried in local cemeteries
Eight day old infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D B Dunham was brought from Todianapoli and buried at Walnut Hill. The one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Spurgeon died at midnight and was buried at Raglesville with Mrs Dunham accompanying the hearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Dunham
Todianapoli
Walnut Hill
Dela Jacobs
Mr. Dunham
Jas. Spurgeon
Raglesville
Rural telephones strain doctors with late calls
Doctors criticize rural phone service as residents delay contacting them and evenings worsen night calls. An anecdote recalls patients asking for treatment by phone and even having a baby brought to the line so the doctor could hear a cough.
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F. M. McConnell
Ington
F. G. Lutes
Washington
WC. Garten
C. B. Pershing
Terre Haute
Florand
Pauline Keller
Martin County
Mrs. Olddell
Sarah Word
Sane, Miller, George Pool Boward
Willian
Praig
Stuie
Fiva
Phainwille Threst
AO OY. Myers
Besard Town
Stip
John Koda
Binore
Mary J. Myer
Stine Macy
Peaner
Meredas
Wraser
Willara
Aera Visstero
Winkler
Bracks GU Co
Agra
Nomdas Evouiog
Albr
Ciuater Hacker
Fis Boones
Adfer Wale
Aeue
Alipost Sidodesivers
Bess
Bowie
Sk Angeles
A. C. Helm
New Albaney
Bennett
Jasonville
L. W. Howard
Hyatt Station
HN. Corre
Dugger
KE. P. Laughlin
Tuo Jocrnal
WL. Neckemer
Spring Street
de Wot. Tolliver
T. M. Sears
Theos Taylor
Elvora
John Breden, Jr
Dayton, Ohio
Rock’s
Jon Cooper
Geant Richardson
Puesday
Dieterich
Ilinois
Lowry
Lense
Cops Tv
McCallan
Puescay
Tipton
Alfard and
S. L. Fudd
Topeka
Kansas
Chaseh
Io Tonight
Young People's Christian Union
Boks
Isuy Tiskin
Elizabeth Kitssmith
Qoue
Kares Mauls
Th. Woonan
EL Baker
Brownstown
O. O. Taman
J. Mofomin
Sasbrock
Thucsday
Man
Jefferson
Elnora News
Bee-keeper’s Supplies
W. Henderson
S. I
Mayeth
Mawerth League
Harve Fergusos
Odo
Billy’s
Children’s Shoes
Mortuary
Oxfords
Harrows
W. T. Alexander
Tribhick
California
Vickers
A. Hilton
St. Louis
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