Earlham Poised to Host State Track Meet Success
Earlham College eyes a strong showing as it prepares to host the state track and field meet in Indianapolis officials expect wide attendance from colleges and high schools. Coaches plan a three mile cross country race next Wednesday to identify top runners and assemble a winning team.
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Earlham College
Indianapolis
Ohio
Numorous
Earlham
Harkham
Slike
Barlham
Early Earlham Graduate Wm B Wickersham Dies in Chicago
Wm B Wickersham longtime Friends elder in Western Springs Illinois died recently. An Earlham College alumnus class of 1867 he taught briefly then served as secretary treasurer of the Chicago Public Library until his death. He placed the first books after the 1871 fire and supervised the new building's erection.
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Wm. B. Wickersham
Western Springs
Ill
Earlham College
Chicago Public Library
Monument Erected at Valley Grove Cemetery
Oliver Ferguson of Milton placed a dark granite monument from Maine on his lot at Valley Grove cemetery costing 1100 dollars. Ella Hoffman of Milton also set a light granite monument weighing thirty six tons on her Valley Grove lot.
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Milton, Ind
Oliver Ferguson
Milton
Valley Grove Cemetery
Maine
Ella Hoffman
Conference Up to Parents Details for High School Transition
A class explained a conference among Garfield pupils teachers and parents to ease the move to high school. The plan aims for a natural transition and will be completed once parents approve the arrangements.
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Garfield
Cafe and social rooms listed for third floor setting
A description notes installing a cafe a kitchen a smoking room a parlor billiards and pool room card rooms and dressing rooms and the lodge room proper on the third floor.
New Church Raised for Earlham Heights Presbyterian
The Earlham Heights Presbyterian Church building has been raised and progress continues. Tuesday evening the Bible class for this church will meet at Mr. Rose's home.
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Earlham Heights” Presbyterian
County Assessors Meet Set for January Discussion
County assessors from most state counties plan a January meeting at the State Board of Tax Commissioners office to debate a uniform method of fixing valuations. The gathering aims to standardize assessment practices across counties.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Garfield School Considers Saving Banks Plan
Garfield school council will review a report from the general exercise committee on school saving banks. The committee has studied the subject and may recommend trying the experiment at Garfield.
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Garfield School Council
Garfield
Substations and Post Office Found in Good Condition
Postal Inspector Fletcher reports three sub stations and the main post office in very good condition. He informs Washington of his findings and makes recommendations.
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Fletcher
Washington
Meat Dealers Face Sunday Closing Decision
Ministers' Association meets to decide action after three meat dealers resist Sunday closing efforts. The association notes most meat dealers have agreed to close on the First day, but the three persist, risking a united action.
Turkey for Christmas Dinner at County Jail
Sheriff Meredith said no arrangements had been set yet but the county jail will follow the usual custom with turkey as the main feature of the Christmas menu.
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Meredith
Fever Cases Up About Ten Percent in November
Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, estimates a roughly ten percent rise in typhoid fever cases for November compared with the same month last year based on early reports received.
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J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Third Month's Grades At Garfield School
Grades for the third month were issued last week at the Garfield School and notices sent to parents of pupils whose work was unsatisfactory. The school overall shows marked improvement in work and spirit.
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Garfield
Books Selected Emphasize Reading Circle Choices
The State Board of Education adopted John G. Coulter's Nature Study and Agriculture for the next school year's Teachers' Reading Circle. Also chosen were Literary Studies of the Bible by Moulton and Mind in the Making by Swift, highlighting reading material aligned with country school needs.
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State Board of Education
John G. Coulter
Moulton
Swift
Murray Hill Likely Candidate for Sheriff Nomination
Murray Hill a prominent young man in the dry cleaning business is a probable contender for the Republican sheriff nomination. Indications suggest about six candidates may enter the race.
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Murray Hill
Weist Family Plans Move to New York City
Dr and Mrs Harry Weist and their family will relocate to New York City in a few weeks where Mr Weist will practice medicine and reside in a fashionable district donated by Daniel G Reid who urged the move. Their North Eighth Street home was sold to Dr Richard Schillinger who will occupy it after renovations.
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Harry Weist
New York City
Weist
Daniel G. Reid
New York
Mr. Reid
North Eighth Street
Richard Schillinger
Beethoven's Eroica Debut by Richmond Orchestra Study Club
The Richmond Orchestral Association, formed to study masterworks, rehearses Sundays at the Commercial Club. They presented Beethoven's Eroica Symphony for the first time, marking a milestone as the orchestra’s first full symphony, with future concerts planned from winter’s best works. The group faces violin and woodwind shortages, notably bassoon, while brass is strong, and lists the full personnel under Director Will Earhart.
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Richmond Orchestral Association
Schubert
Zamora
Guned
Wagner
Blind tiger crackdown as police vow action
Police seek to stop illegal liquor sales amid renewed Sunday and blind tiger violations. Three local youths were arrested with whiskey on their persons after confessing purchases from a known dispenser. Officers scoured the city for the saloonist but found no trace by night’s end.
Wrestlers Set for Main Bout in Logansport Tonight
Demetral who met Olson last Friday night will wrestle Strangler Lewis at Logansport tonight. Olson won a hard match from Winklehoefer at Anderson Saturday night. In the preliminaries LaSalle and Prindle each won a fall, the third match ending in a draw.
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Demetral
Olson
Strangler Lewis
Logansport
Winklehoefer
Anderson
LaSalle
Prindle
Capital City Tent endorses W. H. Keys for great commander
Local Knights of the Maccabees notice Capital City Tent Indianapolis supports W. H. Keys as candidate for great commander to fill the vacancy caused by S. Borden of Hartford City’s death.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Indianapolis
W. H. Keys
S. ‘B Borden
Hartford City
Star Receivership Case Developments
Indianapolis Star indicates the receivership case against Daniel G. Reid will enter lengthy litigation. Western Trust and Savings Bank and American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago filed cross-complaints, with answers recently submitted by Georgs McCulloch.
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Indianapolis Star
Georg S McCulloch
Daniel G. Reid
Western Trust and Savings Bank
American Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Gardner proposes law on jury instructions to be written
A. M. Gardner, representing Wayne and Union counties in the upcoming General Assembly, will introduce a bill to require that jury instructions in civil and criminal cases be prepared in full writing and supplied to the jury in that form for constant reference during deliberations.
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A. M. Gardner
Wayne
Union
General Assembly
Meeting with success at Fifth Street M E Church
Eighteen persons have joined the Fifth Street M E church in a short time, eight of them yesterday. Pastor Rev J C Graham is seeing much success in his work.
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Fifth Street M. E
J. C. Graham
Easthaven Hospital Christmas Entertainment Set
The Christmas program at Easthaven Indiana Hospital will follow usual custom with dances and plays for patients and attendants. Details are not yet arranged, but the event aims to provide festive amusement in keeping with prior years.
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iGastern Indiana Hospital
Reid Chosen Vice President
Harry B. Darling informed by Mayor Durgan that a Indiana Federation of Democratic Clubs meeting will be held in Lafayette on January 7 with Pettis A. Reid of Richmond named as a Sixth District representative. Attendees will be guests of the Jackson club at a supper banquet that evening.
Substitution Planned for Post Office Christmas Run
Richmond post office prepares for the holiday rush with Will Massey from Knights town taking a ten day substitute run. He will apprentice today to learn the process and handle mail in the office during the final peak period.
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Will Massey
Knightstown
Massey
Turner Couple Return From Arkansas Hunt Kill Wild Cat
Mr and Mrs John Turner returned from a three weeks visit to relatives in Arkansas where Mr Turner killed a large wild cat and a large deer during the trip.
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John Turner
Arkansas
Earlham dubbed a match factory in marriage rush
One of the features of Earlham College is a high rate of marriages among its alumni. The school has long been nicknamed The Match Factory or The Matrimonial Bureau. The summer vacation saw over thirty four weddings reported.
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Berlham
Match Factory
Rev Billy Sunday Saved by Friends in Muscatine Campaign
An attempt to assault the evangelist Rev Billy Sunday in Muscatine Iowa was foiled as ministers formed a protective bodyguard and ushered him into a waiting cab. Sunday faced jeers from opponents during his one day campaign return.
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Muscatine
Billy
Millers Call for Big Turnout at Indiana Meeting
The Indiana Millers Association plans its midwinter gathering in Indianapolis on December 15. President John F. Russell and Secretary John Nicholson urge six hundred millers to attend to discuss a government ban on bleached flour and the push to label packages. Millers defend the dead white process and its safety after years of testing.
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Indiana Millers’ Association
Indianapolis
John F. Russell
John Nicholson
Indiana
Richmond Elks lodge planning local March entertainment
Despite no progress yet the Richmond lodge of Elks plans a strong local entertainment in March or April. The program committee must begin work soon to craft a complete program and ensure the event is a standout for the lodge.
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Lodge of Elks
Richmond
Record of Rainfall and Temperature for the Week
Rainfall persisted with a weekly record from the water works station noting fifty percent of an inch. The temperature record followed, listing the week’s readings and values for local conditions.
Petition to Change City Boundary Line
Frank and Katherine Hillman petition the city council to adjust the corporate boundary to exclude their 40 acre property in section five township eighteen range A within city limits. They claim they are not receiving city benefits and seek the line alteration.
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Frank and
Katherine. Hillman
Wayne county school directory praised as most complete yet
County Superintendent Jordan announces the new Wayne county school directory as the most complete of its kind. It will be distributed to trustees and school officials for use.
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Wayne County
Jordan
Missing Colored Men After Taid On Plate Incident
A fragment notes three or four colored men who disappeared from the city after a taid on a pal plate. The brief item records their absence and unclear connection to the incident.
Meetings at Fourth and Main Building Sparked by Billheimer
Two sessions held yesterday in a Fourth and Main Street building led by Billheimer aimed to promote a mission at the site. Attendees included many young people plus an older crowd. the evening gathering was interrupted by a group of youths who mocked the leader at the entrance.
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Billheimer
Major Lacey Faces G A R Command Bid in Indiana
Indianapolis December reports indicate six veterans seek the state department commander post at Crawfordsville encampment. Major M M Lacey of Fountain City and Vicksburg monument commission member is a leading candidate backed by a regional reunion endorsement. Other names include John W Dyer of Hammond and O A Somers of Kokomo with Judge Dan Waugh Captain A R Tucker and Col C G Thompson also named. A large Indiana G A R delegation plans to attend the Vicksburg dedication.
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Indianapolis
G. Wa. R
Crawfordsville
M.M. Lacey
Fountain City
Vicksburg
John W. Dyer
Hammond
O. A. Somers
Koko‘mo
Dan Waugh
Tipton
A. R. Tucker
Noblesville
Col
C. G. Thompson
Lafayette
Indiana G. A. R
Holtzman Supports Kern In Indiana For Senate
Ex mayor Holtzman and allies in Indianapolis are active for John W Kern's senate bid, surprising many given past rivalry. The backing followed a July Denver Democratic convention shift when Holtzman backed Kern for vice president.
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Indianapolis
Holtzman
John W. Kern
Kern
Denver
Mryo Holtzman
Mr. Kern
Press Club Photographs Featured in College Annual
The Eariham College Press Club posed for a group picture to appear in the new college annual The Sargasso. The members feel honored by reprinting but doubt their chances in any beauty contest tied to the publication.
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Eariham College Press Club
Chile Is Transferred to New Philadelphia in Polo League
The Marion franchise in the Ohio State Polo league has been transferred to New Philadelphia. A number of Richmond players are in the Ohio league.
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Chile
Marion
New Philadelphia
Richmond
John Evans Expands Ross Home on East Main Street
John Evans, new owner of the Ross residence on East Main Street, is making extensive improvements including adding several rooms. The work proceeds despite weather conditions.
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John Evans
Ross
East Main Street
Alley Closure Petition Goes Before Public Works Board
The Board of Public Works considers closing an alley at State and Williams in Richmond. Two property owners in the locality have filed petitions requesting the alley be shut.
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Board ‘of ‘Public Works ‘Ie
State
Williams
Atree Richmond
Reorganization of Board Asserts Changes Upon Retirement
On January 1 John Dynes of Center township retires from the board. The article notes a reorganization of the board and implications for leadership and duties following his departure.
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John Dynes
Center Township
Death by Own Action Sermon At First M E Church
Rev. R J Wade preached on The Crime of death by own action at the First M E church analyzing suicide as self murder. He linked motives to business failure despondency alcoholism and warned against social and economic waste while denouncing liquor and urging personal responsibility.
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M. E
R. J. Wade
United States
Wade
Rev. Wade
Dutch Take A Guard Ship In Dutch War Action
Dutch cruiser Gelder captures the Venezuelan coast guardship Alix and hoists the Dutch flag aboard. The prize is towed to Willemstad with the crew sent ashore.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Livestock in the Nation Struggles Amid Fading Pastures
Farmers act to reduce excess second grade stock while shipments move bees to eastern markets, highlighting pasture shortfalls and market pressures on farm goods.
Record of Short Milk Supply Due to Dry Feed Shortage
The item notes doubt about the county's milk production as the supply declines from scarce dry feeds. It highlights discouragement over the milk outlook and the impact on dairy output.
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Ev Kinenes
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