Decoration Day Remembrance At Cemeteries And Church
Friday's clear skies drew crowds to cemeteries for remembrance services on Decoration Day. The M E church hosted afternoon rites with the G A R Post in full attendance and Attorney C G Rossiter of Williamsport delivering an eloquent tribute to the soldiers of days past. The speaker praised sacrifices and achievements of the soldier boys, noting dwindling veteran turnout future ceremonies.
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M. E
G. A. R. Post
C. G. Rossiter
Williamsport
Auto Wreck Fatal Near Wolestt Claims One Life
An early morning automobile wreck near the Dilts farm north of town killed the driver of a $6,000 class car after a failed attempt to negotiate a sharp turn at speed. The victim, Martin from Louisville, died before medical help arrived. companions endured minor injuries and returned to their trip once aid reached Wolcott. Local residents and Masonic members aided the deceased’s relatives as telegrams spread the sad news.
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Wolestt
Dilts Farm
Martin
Louisville
Wolcott
Commencement at srade School Highlights Novel Play
The srade School commencement in the opera house featured the class of twenty four performing the play Up-to-Date America prepared with three weeks of training under Mrs Charles Sewell. County Superintendent Dodson of Fowler awarded diplomas and spoke brief words. The event praised for avoiding long recitations and included two orchestra pieces and a class song.
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Opera House
America
Charles Sewell
Dodson
Fowler
Big Four Wreck Near Stockwell Kills Two
A Big Four freight train wrecked near Stockwell on Sunday due to a broken axle in the center of the train. Several coal, merchandise, lumber and a gasoline car were destroyed. the front and rear ends bent to the track. Two tramps beating their way were killed and five injured. Three men died in one demolished car, four in another, and one per car in the rest. The crash halted the Vic Four traffic for most of the day.
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Stockwell
Firework Prohibition Ordinance Passed in Otterbein Indiana
Otterbein Indiana adopts an ordinance prohibiting firing of firecrackers giant crackers torpedoes rockets Roman candles and other explosives within town limits. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to ten dollars per offense and the measure takes effect after two weeks publication.
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Otterbein
Indiana
Otterpein
India
Joan Tempity
Board of Trustees of Attest
Town of
M. Swiri
Mrs Johnston Visits Downtown to See Pearl Downey
Mrs Frank Johnston traveled to Lafayette on Monday to visit Mrs Pearl Downey who had undergone an operation Tuesday at the Home Hospital.
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Clarence
Frederick
Decatur
As Parrents
Gabriel
Perigo
Moopester
Thursay
Frank Johnston
Lafayette
Pearl Downey
Home Hospital
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L. Burns
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G. C. Repass
Anderson
Dr. Messner
Robert Prass
Lillian
Ancil McKinney
J. Herman Wiebers
Srade School
Avery Hayes
Combination Tower New Century
the Bakery
Lehigh Cement
Lehigh
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