M r s Valeria Moore dies at 5 30 inArmstrong home
Valeria E McKinney later Mrs Thos E Moore died at her Armstrong area home on Thursday May 1 after two years of illness. Born September 12 1877 she joined Pond Grove United Brethren Church then Armstrong Methodist. Survived by husband two children Paul and Mary Braughn her father Newton McKinney and four sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Armstrong Chapel 2 30 Sunday with Rev A W Smithy officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeria E. “Keacee
Thos. E. Moore
Armstrong
Valeria E. McKinney
Newton and
Mary McKinney
Pond Grove
Light Roof Blaze Quelled By Quick Fire Crew
A chimney spark started a light roof fire at Mrs. John Tulley’s home on North Main Street. Fire volunteers responded quickly and contained the blaze within minutes despite Sunday afternoon winds. Mrs. Tulley appreciates the efforts of all who fought the flames.
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John Tulley
North Main Street
Tulley
High taxes in Bolivar Township prompt reader concern
A general complaint about Bolivar Township taxes notes they are undoubt edly higher than in the past. The piece recalls memories of taxes being about half current levels and explains the paper’s lack of involvement in local government criticism. Other notes include community updates on local residents and visits.
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Bolivar Township
Unclear excerpt on family meal etiquette and gratitude
Fragmentary text describes a family scene at a meal with tension over politeness and vocal gratitude. It references a father’s impatience and a remark about saying grace before meals. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events or participants.
Mrs Rebecca Riffle dies at Otterbein after long illness
Mrs Rebecca Riffle aged 93 died Sunday evening at 6 at the home of her son Frank Riffle. She was born April 7 1827 in Randolph County daughter of John and Maria Wright. Survived by children Eva Cool Frank Morrow J E Colby and Frank Biffle. a brother Thomas J Wright. two sisters Mrs Sarah Hamilton and Mrs Margaret Foote. Funeral at Otterbein Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 with Rev A W Smith and Rev W J Taylor. Interment Pond Grove Cemetery.
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Rebecca
Frank Riffle
John
Maria Wright
Randolph County
George W. Riffle
Christian Church
Eva Cool
Denver
Frank Morrow
Fodono
Til
J. E. Colby
Fort Wayne
Charles Schafer
Frank Biffle
Otterbein
Thos. J. Wright
Sadoazus
Sarah Hamilton
Decatur
Margaret Foote
Gary
Ind
A. W. Smith
W. J. Taylor
Pond Grove Cemetery
Community remembers Mrs. Rebeccah Riffie
The family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Rebeccah Riffie. Signed by the children.
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Carper
Rebeccah Riffie
Social visit notes and Rebecca assembly recap
Mrs Monson Martin and daughter Dr Emma visited C H Dodson and family in Fowler last week. Dr Emma returned from Chicago. Mrs Dan Brown Sr from Otterbein chapter and Mesdames Sawyer Buck of Green Hill Lodge attended the Rebecca State assembly in Indianapolis. Bethany class hosted a picnic at Miss Nelle Van Natta’s home from 2 to 5 pm with a M E Church meet up and eye color guessing games plus cake candy and punch.
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Monson Martin
Emma
C. H. Dodson
Fowler
Chicago
Dan Brown
Otterbein
Mesdames Chas. Sawyer
Ed Buck
Green Hill Lodge
Rebecca State Assembly
Indianapolis
Bethany
Nelle van Natta
M. E
Surprise Dinner Accompanies Lafayette Visitants
C F Rowe and family with Mrs Tay lor and Miss Metta of Lafayette join Mr and Mrs Elmer Griffin Quiller Frazier Earl and Leona Johnston for a Sunday trip to Chalmers to attend a surprise dinner for Mrs Bruce Bowman.
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C. F. Rowe
Taylor
Metta
Lafayette
Elmer Griffin
Quiller Frazier
Earl
Leona Johnston
Chalmers
Death Calls Home Those Linked to Mrs Thos Moore
The Moore family and relatives from Winimac Converse Lafayette and their spouses returned home Monday after being summoned here by the death of Mrs Thos Moore. The statement lists Philip McKinnis and wife from Winimac Geo Moore of Converse and Jas Moore and family of Lafayette.
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Thos. Moore
Philip McKinnis
Winimac
Geo. Moore
Converse
Jas. Moore
Lafayette
Townspeople Attend Funeral and Visit During Weekend
Names and travels of residents appear across multiple towns. Chas Hawkins traveled to Toledo for a factory jubilee and returned home by car. Frank Ward joined him in Fort Wayne and visited over Sunday with his mother FE. E Anderson and family returned to Boswell after a short visit with A M Smith and family. Eva Smith Thyra Moore accompanied them home for a few days. Several Lafayette residents attended Mrs Moore's funeral in Thorntown and Kempton. Others traveled to Gallipolis Chicago Eddyville Rosalia and Chicago for family reasons and visits.
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Chas. Hawkins
Overland
Toledo
Frank Ward
Fort Wayne
Frank
FE. E. Anderson
Boswell
A. M. Smith
Eva Smith
Thyra Moore
Clarence Smith
Kempton
Boeing
Moore
Decoration Day services listed for Montmorenci and M E church
The program details for Decoration Day events in Montmorenci include a 2:30 PM service at the M E church with the Montmorenci Band leading a procession to the church. It features music by an orchestra, readings of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, addresses by Jas W. Smith and Isaac S. Wade, a chorus, grave decoration, and a 2nd program at the M E church with further songs and addresses by local figures including Harry Kretschman Perry Moore Rev A Smith and Rev W Bandy.
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Montmorenci i Ivas
J. Williartwon
Gettysburg
Addreas
Jas. W. Smith
Mabelle Westfall
Isaac 8. Wade
Jos. W. Walsh
Stewart
H. A. Miter
Chin
M. E. Church
America
W. B. Taylor
Pearl Johnson
Gettyburg
Harry Kretschman
Ding
Perry Moore
Logan
Frank Waddell
Grand Army Boys
A. . Smith
Mesdames Johnson and Stevenson
Miss Kneale Engaged to George Deardorff
Miss Mary Kneale daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Kneale hosted a Montmorand party for Fun Kappa Sorority members to announce her engagement to George Deardorff. Euchre and five tables entertained guests with Sadie Howell winning the prize. Artificial rosebuds hid the engagement card and the wedding is planned for June 16.
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Mary Kneale
C. B. Kneale
Montmorand
George Deardorff
Fun Kappa
Sadie Howell
Miss Kneale
Miss Howell
Gates Boehm Couple Married at Ferry Street Home
Miss Katherine M Boehm daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Boehm wed Clarence W Gates son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Gates in a 5 o clock Monday ceremony at Rev G W Switzers home on Ferry Street Lafayette Courier reports Gates works as a line man for the Postal Telegraph Company and the newlyweds will reside in the city. Jno Opp and daughter Frances and Mrs Ernest Abel with son Lloyd were in Boswell Friday visiting Mrs Wm Foster.
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G. W.switzer
Katherine M. Boehm
Lawrence Boehm
Clarence W. Gates
Benjamin Gates
Jno. Opp
Frances
Boswell
Wm. Foster
Ernest Abel
Lloyd
Net Grasping. Show me de income said Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben declares he will be content to keep the change after paying the tax and asks to see the income. The line reflects a humorous take on thrift and earnings with a focus on the character’s demand.
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Eben
Not Safe Fundraiser Sparks Controversy at Lodge
A lodge hosts a kids fair with a dollar kiss scheme that draws backlash for promoting inappropriate behavior and jealousy. Organizers acknowledge flaws and consider alternatives.
Los Angeles Man Pays Stamp After Noticed Letter
A Los Angeles man ignored an unstamped letter addressed to him until a second notice arrived. He then affixed a two cent stamp to send the letter containing a check for 1183 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Parrot Buys the Paper in Charlestown
A parrot owned by Patrolman Jerry O'Brien of Alliston Street Charlestown buys the morning newspaper. Each night he leaves a penny and the parrot calls to bring in the paper, signaling the Daily Traveler.
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Jerry O’brien
Alliston Street
Charlestown
Astere Dont Use Wall eke. There is one profession.
A reflective piece stresses that actors avoid walking sticks both on stage and in public. It argues actors never lean on support, seeing walking sticks as a temptation, and claims society may misjudge actors when idle, prompting a goal to reclaim their craft.
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Taoura
Salisbury Family Pleases Audience With Theater Visit
The Salisbury Family arrived in town Friday to perform with the Eastern Theatre Company. The first show drew a fair and encouraging audience, and the high class program offered constant stage interest. They scheduled a second concert Saturday night with another entertaining evening.
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Salisbury
Eastern ‘Theatre Company
Exciting Runaway Ends in Pole Break on Main Street
Gray Peters and Harris Steinbert qualified for the 500 mile International race at Indianapolis but rode a short joy ride north on Main street by the Otterbein Grain Company team. They aimed at an electric light pole on the county line. the ride ended abruptly breaking the pole. No injuries occurred.
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Gray Peters
Harris Steinbert
Indianapolis
Otterbein Grain Company
Main Street
Russell Timmons Injured From Swing Fall
Russell Timmons fell from a swing at the rear of the family residence Sunday morning, suffering a scalp wound. Dr. Chenoweth stitched the cut, and the injured boy, son of Mr and Mrs Walker Timmons, is on the mend with a bandaged head.
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Russell Timmons
Dr. Chenoweth
Walker Timmons
Fowler Tribune Debuts With Veteran Editor John Carr
The Fowler Tribune released its first issue last week with John P. Carr returning to editorial duties. Carr’s cutting remarks against the Democrats are noted, though the paper appears wider in scope and fewer columns than peers.
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New County
Fowler Tribune
John P. Carr
the Tribune
Smokestack at Evans Elevator Collapses in Wind
A large smokestack at the Evans elevator blew down during Monday afternoon's strong wind. Rusting in one section weakened the structure and it toppled across electric wires, causing limited damage beyond the wires being broken.
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Evans
Colton Dramatic Co to Hold Week in Otterbein
The Colton Dramatic Co will open a week's engagement in Otterbein on Monday June 1 in a large tent. They return with a new lineup and high salary artists presenting moral plays such as The Red Cross Nurse and The Shadow. Tickets cost 15c for children and 25c for adults.
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Colton Dramatic Co
Sbig
Otterbein
Snd
Red Cross
Call of the Woods
Must Prove Their Worth in Carrying Out Ideas
The piece argues that value is proven by implementation not concept, emphasizing execution over sheer frequency of good ideas and urging accountability for turning plans into results. It underscores the heavier weight of action when judging merit.
Return of Eastern Theatre Company At Peterson Lot
The Eastern Theatre Company presents two nights of farces at the Peterson lot last summer. The shows The nah of Tokio and The Honey mooners drew audiences and showcased a large, prepared cast in magical comedies. Public interest builds for a summer return in Ot.
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Eastern Theatre Company
Peterson Lot
Tokio
Dancing Heid a Sin Illustration of Dutch farmer view
A country correspondent cites a farmer's objection to dancing. The excerpt mocks rumors of a dance at Oom Dolf's place and applauds focusing on useful news rather than gossip. The piece reflects rural Dutch provincial attitudes toward social events.
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Alfrios
Otterbein Telephone Co Schedule May 30
The Otterbein Telephone Co will answer only important calls from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 30. Outside those hours it will conduct regular business in Speedway time.
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Otterbein Telephone Co
Adv
Nelle Burns
Valparaiso University
Howard Harvey
Near
Oxford
Frank Spikers
C. W. Davis
Helen
Sheridan
Speedway
Worry rightly taken trains quietness and virtue
The excerpt argues worry can be turned into good if taken rightly, fostering quietness humility patience gentleness and sympathy. It notes worry can help reflect and shift attention away from self, though it may cause discomfort for others when shared.
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Dalreg
A. B.E. Boyd
County Democratic Convention in Bolivar Township
Delegates traveled to Fowler for the county convention with Burns for assessor leading the ticket. Sessions included speeches by Judge Saunderson and Beenie Court Reporter. A Democratic primary is planned in the Town Hall from 1 to 4 p m on Saturday June 6 to nominate township officials.
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Bolivar Township
Fowler
Monnday
Aiuto
Atea
Fowler Red Men
Court House
Michael Duffy
J. T. Saunderson
Mr. Sammels
Boswell
Clarence Norquest
Joseph McConnell
Robt. Hamilton
Lawrence W. Shipps
Harry A. Smith
Lawrence Burns, Sr
C. W. Davis
Dr L Leaming Announces Township Trustee Candidacy
Political notice states Trustee candidate Dr L Leaming files with the Sun to seek Democratic nomination in Bolivar township. The decision rests with Democratic voters of Bolivar township at an upcoming selection.
Candidate declarations for Bolivar township offices
George T. Emerson seeks Democratic nomination for township trustee subject to party decision. Jacos L. Griffin announces candidacy for township assessor subject to Democratic voters at the primary.
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Bolivar Township
George T. Emerson
Jacos L. Griffin
Notice of Administration for Elizabeth Ann McKinnis Estate
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Benton County Indiana appoints Hillis Brown administrator of Elizabeth Ann McKinnis deceased. The estate is deemed solvent. Saunderson Hawkins attorneys for the vice administrator dated May 6, 1914.
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Circuit Court
Benton County
State of
Indiana
Elizabeth Ann McKinnis
Hillis Brown
Saunderson & Hawkins
Vhce
Dog Detective Leads to Moscow Murder Arrest
A dog brought to light a homicide near Odessa in a Russian case. The animal repeatedly visited a garden and scratched soil in a pot, drawing police attention to the missing man and triggering the arrest of Fedor Khoreschko for his brother’s murder.
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Fedor Khoreschko
Biggodate
Odessa
Russia
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Valeria Moore
Messrs
Mesdames
Art McKinnis
O. R. Reames
Buffalo
Janie
Mrs. Rebecca, Riffle
Mabel Westfall
Sarah Barnes
And
Wallace Marshall
Jay Oldham
Eddyville, Ia
Claude Stearns
Rosalia, Kan
T. B. Moore
T. A. Plummer
Gallipolis
Geo. W. Switzer
Sarah Westfall
E. B. Mathers
W. S. Waddell
Reba Rush
Helen Davis
Thorntown
Ibky Waddell
E. V. Gougar
Ole
Colton
Ady Colton Dramatic Co
Otterbein Sun
Edward J. Freeberg
Siam
Wue
Mathias Gerlach
Alonzo Rommell
Charles Menefee
John Flynn
Tim Harrington
Democratic Party
Beenie Court Reporter
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