Sudden Death Shocks Town Prominent Farmer George Miller
The town mourns George Miller a retired farmer and prominent citizen who died suddenly at home after suffering heart pain. Born December 4 1862 in Palaski county Indiana he lived in Gilboa Bethany Remington and finally died December 14 1922 aged 59. He was survived by his brothers wife and son Myron Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miller
Wil Sharkey
Indiana Street
George M. Miller
Paleski County
Ind
Benton
Diana
Alvis
Myron Miller
Gilbog
Bethany
Marte
Remington
Qeg
Voter Registration Totals by Jasper County Precincts
Complete totals of registrations for Jasper county precincts on September 9 and October 9 show male and female counts. Marion precincts list 605 21 395 478 across Nos 1 2 3 4 while Barkley and Union precincts display smaller figures, including Gillam and Walker areas, reflecting turnout on registration days.
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Jasper County
Marion
Barkley
Eas
West
South
Walker
Union
North
Gillam
For Sale Six-Room House on North Ohio Street
Classified item lists a six room house for sale on North Ohio street in good condition with one rod of ground. Inquire at the Press Office. tf Plant now Henry Phelps. Also notes Bert Stiller dead at 48 after paralysis in Woodward Oklahoma hospital, with funeral details and family. Red Cross Jasper county annual meeting Oct 25 at city hall in Rensselaer to elect eighteen directors. All prior Red Cross enrollees invited. Also a line about farmers leasing lands with money.
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North Ohio Street
Jasper County
American Red Cross
Rensselaer
Red Cross
Chas. G. Spitler
Pres
Idea Milliken
Sec’y
Remington Knight Passes. Rites Held At Gilboa Cemetery
Funeral services were conducted at the Remington residence by Rev. Tinsley for a Knights of Pythias member. He leaves a wife and one son of Remington, three brothers Francis of Indianapolis and John and Reuban of Pulaski county, and two sisters Mrs. Crane and Mrs. DePoy of Pulaski county. Burial followed at Gilboa Cemetery with the lodge completing the services. the funeral drew a large crowd.
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Knights of Pythias
Remington
Francis
Indianapolis
John
Reuban
Pulaski County
Wm. Crane
Wm. Depoy
Tinsley
Gilboa Cemetery
Knights of of Pythias Lodge
Tragedy Near Chalmers Ended By Self Inflicted Shot
At a farm four miles west of Chalmers Robert Illinois reports that twenty year old Harry Lee, in revenge for being rejected by Miss Ferne Beach, shot himself to avoid arrest after a violent assault on Ferne’s sister in a drive from Wolcott to a home near Chalmers. The sheriff found him at his father’s barn where he killed himself instantly. The funeral was held Monday. the deceased was a star athlete at Bimers High School in 1920 and left surviving parents, two brothers and three sisters. A public notice notes the Reming Lecture Course and local efforts to close out sales with big reductions at the annual event.
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Lee Chamberlain
Chalmers
Harry Lee
Miss Ferne Beach
Hettie Keach
Wolcott
Priwitee
Ficus
SZ Bimers High School
Goodland Resident Dies in Car Accident at Wheel
Herman Ploutz, a 74 year old German citizen of Goodland, died suddenly Thursday morning while driving with his daughter Mrs. Haldeman toward a farm southwest of Goodland. The car left the road after a near-straight path and struck a telephone pole. he was dead at the scene. He is survived by several adult children. his wife had died years ago.
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Herman Ploutz
Goodland
Haldeman
Gootland
Mr. Ploutz
Constable School
Coal shipments reduced by half under car shortages
The Farmers Co operative Co informs customers that due to high demand for anthracite coal and limited mine output they expect to receive about 8 coal cars between now and April 1923, roughly 50 percent of the prior year’s supply, with distribution limited by car availability and possible strikes.
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The
Farmers Co-operative Co
Fire destroys Earl Park home of John Flynn Sr
Fire of unknown origin leveled the two story residence of John Flynn, Sr., in Earl Park last Sunday, destroying the house and most contents. Flynn and wife were in Chicago when neighbors raced through the blaze to rescue a few downstairs items. Neighbors suspect defective wiring sparked the fire. The home, valued at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars, was among Earl Park’s finest. This marks Flynn’s third loss by fire in six months, following a spring garage and two automobiles and a recent silo shed and farm machinery fire near Earl Park.
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John Flynn
Earl Park
Mra. Flynn
Chicago
Mr. Flynn
Old Ladies' Home of Lafayette Opens at 1108 South 21st
The Old Ladies' Home of Lafayette at 1108 South 21st Street is now complete and modern. Sup't Frank Wetzel and Mrs Wetzel oversee management and invite worthy needy elderly women to apply.
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Old Ladies’ Home
Lafayette
South 21St St
Frank ‘Wetzel
Frank Weitzel
Pianos Should Be Tuned Twice Each Year
Appointments with L. P. Reinhardt, the tuner, can be made by calling the Griffith House. We also offer sharpening for razors, razor blades, scissors, food choppers, chisels, hand sickles, and lawn mowers by Milo Tattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Reinhardt
Griffith House
Milo
Thieves Take Tires From Car In Northwest Town
Frank Klaus reported thieves stole two tires from the Ford in his northwest home area along with belt pieces for a shredder and a canvas cover. The total value was about 160 dollars and no arrests or leads were mentioned. The note ends with a local reflection on crime in Remington.
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Frank Klaus
Remington
Fresh pears for sale at 75c per bush
Hand picked pears available for sale at 75 cents per bush. Call 243 Nussbaum for details and pickup arrangements.
Subscriptions Owed Prompt Readers to Settle Dues
A brief notice suggests some readers have not paid their subscriptions and signals a receptive mood this week for settling arrears. It implies a reminder from the paper to delinquent subscribers.
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George Miller
Remington Press
State Bank of
Remington, Indians
Registration OF Voters
Henry Phelps
Bert Stiller
Scott Sherman
Woodwad
Okla
Bert
James Stiller
Sherman
George Stiller
Wayanoka
Oklo
Tend
Elka
Masonic Sturges
Weeny
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hicks
Robert
Illinois
Turer
Idn
Frank
T.q
Jres
ISE
Flynn
OLD Ladies’ Home OF
Primrose
B. C. Fowler & Son
Remington, Indiana
Ford
Price
Detroit
Remington Sales Co
N. ‘Nussbaum
Itp
RULBS
Henry. Phelps
the Press
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