Roanoke Railroads Remembered As Towns Grow
A historic Roanoke chronicle details early railroad debates and constructions from 1852 1855. It recounts labor dangers including a fatal accident during right of way work and the shifting provincial rivalries between Roanoke and Mahon as rail line routes were hotly contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Roanoke
Tme
Joe Hooker
Roanoke Pa Mahon
New York
Hasele
Mahon
Huntington
Flying Five Clinches County Basketball Title With 27 12 Win
Roanoke led 12 15 at half but the Flying Five dominated the second half scoring 12 straight points while holding the Pyramids scoreless. Wake and Heater led the offense with Bratton and Robbins among the fouls as Cecil Gass Yerman Lindsay Wake and P Cox contributed on the court. Funeral notices follow for Mrs George W Dudley and family details given.
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Robbins
Pyramids
Bratton
Flying Five
Roanoke
Wake
Cecil Gass
C. H. Yerman
Lindsay Wake
P. Cox
Heater
F. Bratton
Howard Heater
G. Be, Cassidy
Roy Faust
P. Kelly
Hollis Robbins
C. Collet
Panoke
Inauguration Day for Branch and McCray Governors
The oath of office for Branch was administered at 11:00 in the senate chamber by Judge Charles Remy. Governors and officials attended a reception and Columbia Club luncheon with former Governor Goodrich. Joint session at 3:15 p.m. featured Governor McCray delivering his first message.
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Branch
Senate
Charles Remy
House
Bush
Ky. Branch
Theouse
Mr. MaeGray
Columbia Club
Goodrich
Mr and Mrs Samuel Bentz and son in Huntington outing
Mr and Mrs Samuel Bentz and their son Harold spent Saturday evening in Huntington.
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Samuel Bentz
Harold
Huntington
John Overdeer Visits Hartford City Family At Barnbrooks Home
Mr. John Overdeer of Hartford City visited over Sunday at the Clailie Barnbrooks home, joining a local gathering and meeting family members during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Overdeer
Hartford City
Clailie Barnbrooks
Frank Bucher
Disco
James ‘ ‘Young
Agnes Bucher
Cary Young
Thankful note to friends after a bereavement
We thank friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during illness and death of our wife and sister. Special thanks to George W. Dudley and to Mr and Mrs David Raichart Mr and Mrs Boston Rice of Logansport who sent flowers and visited the family with the late Mrs Rice's parents Mr and Mrs John Rice.
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George W. Dudley
Savilla C
Daugher
John
Mary Overdear
York
Cnnsylvania
Olga
U. B. Church
Pleasant Chapel
William Overdear
Ft. Wayne
J. L. Overdear
Hartford City
Indiana
David, Raichart
David Raichart
Boston Rice
Logansport
John Rice
Revival at M. E. Church Inspires Rally at Services
The M. E. Church notes lively revival activity with rising Sunday School attendance and strong weekly gatherings. Morning worship at 10 30, evening service at 7, Epworth League at 6, prayer meeting Thursday at 7, and Wesley preaching at 2 30 p. m. Pastor C B Thomas extends a cordial invitation to all.
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M. E. Church
Epworth League
Wesley
Mrs Pearl Fisher TM entertains Hollyhock Club
Mrs Pearl Fisher entertained the Hollyhock Club on Wednesday with dinner and a very enjoyable day for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Fisher
Hollyhock Club
Unclear text fragment about printing office ink and signatures
Fragmentary OCR item referencing printing at the office with ink fingerprints and unspecified artistic claim. No identifiable people, places, or events emerge from readable lines.
Inauguration of Warren T. McCray as Governor
A large crowd gathered at the state capitol to witness the inauguration of Warren T. McCray of Kentland as Governor and Emmit F. Branch of Martireville as Lieutenant Governor, succeeding James P. Goodzsat and Edgar D. Bush. The new Republican administration began with the ceremony at 11 45 a m in the state house south corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waren T. McCray
Kentland
Govenor
Emmit F. Branch
Martire—ville
James P. Goodzsat
Edgar D. Bush
Mr. McCray
Benjamin M. Wiloughby
Supreme Court
State House
Knights of Maccabees Install Officers in I C O F Hall
The Maccabees Tunstall Knights moshed in the I C O F hall Tuesday night and installed officers for the year led by past commander George Blum and installing officer P B Edwards. The event included a meal at Foxford restaurant and adjourned around 2 am with both incoming and outgoing leaders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Frank Wake
Ralph ‘Withrow
Coman Dé B. Edwards
Foxford
First United Brethren Church Sunday Study and Service
The First United Brethren Church invites all to hear a Sunday sermon on money and the Kingdom at 10 30 AM and a preaching service at 7 00 PM. The Christian Endeavor meet at 1 PM led by Miss Pema Fry with Miss Chase pees as president. Prayer Thursday evening led by the pastor focusing on Christ Dealing With Man.
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First United ‘Brethren
N. L. Highlands
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Capitol Building
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