Petition for Bolivar Township gravel road improvement
Notice to Benton County voters that on February 3 1913 a petition was filed seeking a free gravel road and improved highway in Bolivar Township. The document lists petitioners led by William Mann and John Donagher among fifty or more freehold voters asking for grading paving with gravel, a 27 foot wide subgrade, and a double track road with drains. It notes the route begins near Section 1 Township 24 North Range 7 East and connects to the Cook Road, lies outside Otterbein, and passes a US mail route. The filing also requests appointment of engineer viewers and outlines public utility and costs, ending with a long voter signature list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar Township
Benton County
Indiana
William Ann
Honorabie Board OF County Commissioners
State of Indiana
Bolivard Township
Kenton County
Otterbein
Bolivar ‘Township
William Mann
D. E. Harrington
John Donagher
Chas T. Combs
Thomas Combs
Will J
Peter Boothroyd
Curtis Johnson I, W. Boothroyd
A. M. Smith, Sr
T. C. Waddell
Waddell
Henry Coats
Frank Williams
Revival Harvest: 141 Converts at United Brethren Church
A Kenton County revival ends with 141 converts and revivals among existing members. The effort unites residents across creeds, boosts United Brethren growth, and prompts plans for a brick church next year. Rev Taylor and ministers receive praise for organizing the effort. The notice also records March 3 1913 as the hearing date before the Kenton County Board of Commissioners on a petition of March term.
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United Brethren Church
Taylor
May Otterbein
Board of County Commissioners
Kenton County
Indiana
Birthday Notes and Local Notices From 1913 era
The item lists births and anniversaries of notable figures born in 1813 and 1818, notes Byron Jennings hosting a birthday party for his 10th birthday at his grandparents’ home, mentions gifts received, and announces C. H. Bell of Northwestern Fertilizer Co visiting February 27 and 28 to take last orders for the first fertilizer shipment.
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Byron Jennings
Jacob Griffin
C. H. Bell
Northwestern Fertilizer Co
R. 8
James A Johnston Veteran Farmer Dies in West Lafayette
James A Johnston a respected resident of West Lafayette died Saturday at his Fowler avenue home from a complication of diseases. Born September 10 1834 in Warren county he farmed and raised stock. A Civil War veteran of the 10th Indiana Battery he was active in Masonic and Armstrong Methodist circles. He leaves a widow a brother a sister and several children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 a.m. from his home with interment in Armstrong cemetery.
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James A. Johnston
Fowler Avenue
West Lafayette
Mr. Johnston
Warren County
10Th Indiana Battery
Masonic Lodge
Green Hill
Armstrong Methodist Church
Daniel Johnston
Sarapta Hartman
Fort Wayne
Thomas H
Garden City
Kans
James Wilbur
Boise
Idaho
Homer A
Charles W. Hickman
Freeman Wood
Lafayette
Edward L. Sieber
Armstrong Cemetery
Mrs Hannah White’s family obituary and sale notice
obituary notes Hannah White born in Warren county aged 77 spent most of life near Huntington Otterbein and Huntington with many children grandchildren and great grandchildren. A sale announcement follows urging readers to Burge Hardware event on February 26 27 with free goods to attract buyers.
Ray Laird In Hospital
Ray Laird spent part of last week in Oxford hospital after a basketball injury at Purdue. A bruised knee worsened, leading his brother Dr D H Laird to arrange treatment at the Oaks. Though not a resident here for three years, he is still regarded as a home boy with local friends following his welfare.
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Ray Laird
Oxford
Purdue
Lay
Oaks
Oxford Hospital
D. H. Laird
Altho
West Lafayette
Kay
Robbery Report At West Town Home
Robbery at a west town home during Sunday services saw Jesse and Mrs. McKinney's residence entered. Thieves helped themselves to pie and cake then took Mr McKinney's pocketknife and watch and Mrs. McKinney's watch. The tone critiques the thieves for their act.
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Jesse McKinney
Mrs. McKinney
Mr. McKy
Prof. J. S. Bergen Dies Suddenly in Lafayette
Professor J. S. Bergen died at his Lafayette home on Thursday night after a sudden illness. He led the local band during the winter and spring of 1909 and was admired as a capable instructor who earned the friendship of many band members.
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J. S. Bergen
Lafayette
Clarence Switzer Recovers From Appendectomy
Clarence Switzer underwent an appendectomy at St Elizabeths hospital in Lafay ette last week and is recovering nicely from the operation.
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Clarence Switzer
St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Ice supply expands in town as Bowles and Abel shift to year round
Bowles and Abel drug firm shifts to ice business for summer storage. They will store 250 tons of artificial ice for hot weather supply at the Weigle ice house in the west end. Mr Weigle left the ice trade to focus on his meat market.
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Bowles & Abel
Druy
Tee
Weigle
West End
Mrr Weigle
Largest Magazine in World Offers Free Sample Copy
An advertisement claims Today’s Magazine is the largest best edited periodical, priced at five cents per issue at newsdealers. It invites every lady to request a free sample copy and premium catalog from Topas’s Magazine in Canton, Ohio.
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Topas’s
Canton
Ohio
Aaron Meek Dies at 86 in Hospital
Aaron Meek aged 86 died Monday night at St. ts hospital from age related complications. Deceased resided at his Montaorcaci address per available readable notes.
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Aaron Meek
St. Ts Hospital
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Benton
John H Williams
Hans von Holdt
Roy Sturgeon
Liebhardt
Roy Voliva
John S Barrett
Jesse Voliva
John Sturgon
J M Weaver
Robert W Voliva
O. F. Malady
James H. Burge
John R. Opp
Harry Kretschman
Oscar O. Mann
J. W. Carroll
Jack Metsker
Ward A. Smith
John M. Sugar
Chas
A. Pfeifer L. Learing
WG Farrell
Ed Walters
A. Hawkins
Chris Christopher
Wm. Kendall
R. H
Elmer P
Griffin Arthur J
Cook John W
Fowler Thomas J Sewell
Farrell John G Sewell
McCord
Charles Weigle
J B
McConnell Carl Weigle
John Glynn Chas
P Moore
George Holder
Frazier C
M Wagner
Ira
Timmons
Clyde W
Davis
Crawford CW
Crawford
Dick Ford
Royal E
Dawson John Axtell
B Connolly
Thomas Eller
Keller J
C Bartindale
Jeff Finch
J Donahue
Ward H
F Pitstick
Riffle
E Shafer
Thomas Ward
Hawkins
FE Morris Chas
Bowles
Thomas Lord Chas
Finch
Carter John Smith
Nichols Ed
Vincent Fred F
Killin
John J Bowles
Vincent Z
E Manley
George Haggard
Dack Howard
Chas Edwards
H Coffman
E Howard
AL Deuzen
Alspaugh
J Kennedy MA. Fox
Dietrick
Dodson
EH Scott
B Scott Henry Boesch
Boesch
William Boesch
Allen Cochran Aron Sharp
J W Durflinger
Geo T Emerson
Arbuckle
Roy Timmons
T 4
Williams Ezra Coats
George W Oats
David Crider
Frank Crider
Peter Crider
Chase Batta
Jesse Crump
John Ford
Charlesworth
Grant Crone
Mike Williams
Thods
J. ‘Timmons
Steve Read
J. F. Scott
Joseph Walsh
W. Chenoweth II
Peargo Ray Princes
Homing
Orr Allen
Robinette Tewis
Lhighty
M. v
Salmon Ehner
Laird Hi
D. Chenowete
John Femplin
Abe Switzer
A. TR
Rowen
Switzer
John Oden
M. Smith
Oa Nichols G
W. Ford
Frank Kenyod
George W. Voliva
Chet Withinson
John A. Cook
Dunn Herbert C’ Whiteheal
Burns
A. Swindler
Peterson Fred Rowe
Jaluy Ho Morgan O
Clementoo
United $Ret
Warsen Mankey
Stephen A. Douglas
John C. Freemont
Amiral Porter
Isaac Pitman
Henry Bessmer
Bessmer Steel
David Livingstone
Richard Wagner
Mrs
Hannah White
Frederick
Maddox
Huntington
David White
Mrs. G
Levi_ Heins
Muskogee
Okla
Jos S
Hudson, Ill
Ered M
Martin L
Otterbéja
David E
Oklahoma
White
Kenney
Maria Hawkins
F. M. Madox
Mr. Maddox
M. Ki
H. H. Dunlavy
Con
Hal
Burge Hardware
Prof
Bergen
Newlce Fim
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