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Seymour Daily Tribune

Location

Seymour, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1925

Page

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Quake Tremors Felt Across Indiana State

Tremors were felt statewide around 10 pm Sunday with reports from Princeton Brownstown Terre Haute Muncie and Jackson County. No serious damage or casualties noted though chimneys toppled and dishes rattled as two waves of shaking occurred about 10 05 pm. Local radio reception was disrupted as observers described furniture moving and windows rattling.

Indianapolis Princeton Brownstown Terre Haute Muncie Jackson County

JURORS DRAWN FOR MAY TERM OF JACKSON CIRCUIT COURT

Jurors for the May term of Jackson circuit court to begin next Monday were drawn at Brownstown. Grand jurors include Muchner, Derek, Kindred, Lutes, Blau, Eggerswan, Hess, Goss, Hennefeld, Easton. petit jurors include Clark, Gillispie, Robertson, Anthony, Radcliffe, Davis, Plummer, Foster, Mantz, Lawson, Krumm, Rust, Pruitt, Benter, and others from local townships. Virgil H. Fountain county clerk oversaw the draw.

Joseph White Seymour Ziba McMahon Brownstown Virgil H. Fountain Jackson George Muchner Salt Derek John W. Kindred Wershing Ford Lutes Hamilton W. D. Blau Vernon Fred Eggerswan Grassy Fork Howard Hess Edward Goss Herman Hennefeld Alpha Easton Owen Chico A. Clark L. C. Gillispie Don Robertson Salt Creek Thomas J. Anthony Clyde Radcliffe Theodore Davis Wm. F. Plummer Ollie M. Foster Geo. Man

National Limited Trains Dazzle Crowds Through Seymour

The first run of the National Limited on the Baltimore and Ohio reached Seymour eastbound at 6 20 PM drawing many spectators. The eastbound train paused at the Pennsylvania crossing then headed to Washington ending its run early afternoon. A westbound service passed at 10 45 AM with similar crowds viewing two six coach trains famed for modern comforts. Both trains began their runs near noon Sunday.

National Limited Baltimore & Ohio Railway Seymour Pennsylvania Washington Baltimore & Ohio

Clearance Sale of Bats and Materials

Miss Hustedt advertises a clearance sale offering large reductions on bats and related materials.

Miss Hustedt

Fourteen Shields High Students To Attend Purdue Roundup

Fourteen agricultural department boys from Shields high school will attend the state boys and girls club roundup at Purdue university May 6 to 8. They will depart May 5 with H. C. Henderson to compete in corn judging against peers from across the state.

Agricultural Department Shields High School Purdue University H. C. Henderson Mr. Henderson Edmund Murray Virgil Beukman Ray Kendall Wesley Borcherding Clarence Lucas Herbert Cochran Ralph Combs Kenneth Miller Clyde May Herschell Sprenger Maurice Spray Kenneth Young Wilfred Nichter Willis Noelker

Shields High School to Observe National Music Week

Miss Rachel Barbour will lead Shields high school's Glee Clubs in observing National Music Week in Seymour beginning Monday. A major recital is planned for Tuesday evening May 5 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium with additional activities by local musicians and the music department.

Shields High School Rachel Barbour Seymour

Machine Stolen While Family Attends Church

A Nash sedan owned by I. M. Peek on Seventh street was stolen from the First Baptist Church front yard Sunday morning during services. The car was found abandoned later on St. Louis Avenue after John Wetzel reported it. Neighbors saw a young man drive off, and the engine was hot.

Nash IF. M. Peek Seventh Street First Baptist Mr. Peek

Parcel Post Spical Helping Hand Class at St Paul

An April 30 event at St Paul Church hosts a Helping Hand class at 7 30 pm. The Charity Association plans a rummage sale in the B T room on Friday and Saturday with a27 a20 and 300 ca" tae listed in the notices.

St. Paul Church

Fountain Beging Fifth Township

Washington townships face changes as officials discuss boundaries and governance in a local meeting. Residents await formal decisions on zoning, services, and potential mergers affecting several communities.

Fountain Fifth Township

Lutheran Minstrel Show Promises Finest Talent

The Lutheran club with choir from the Lutheran churches will present a minstrel show at the club on Tuesday and Wednesday nights with 65 performers. Music director Prof. H F Lange leads an acclaimed program featuring vocal and instrumental talent from the Lutheran church. The show includes a standard minstrel first part and a Dutch Act in the second, rehearsals under way for a splendid production.

H. F. Lange

Police tag 75 cars in city Saturday night

Chief William A. Misch said Sunday night was the deadline and police will arrest owners who leave cars parked with no tail or parking lights. More than 75 cars were tagged Saturday in business and residential districts, many farmers likely unaware of the lighting law.

William A. Misch Misch

Community Club Night at Lutheran House

Two evenings at the Lutheran Club House on Tuesday and Wednesday April 2 and 29 at 8 p m. Admission is 15 cents for children and 35 cents for adults. Committee notice.

Lutheran Club House

Klanswomen Call Special Meeting Tuesday Night

A notice urges Klanswomen to attend a special meeting on Tuesday night and asks all members to be present.

American Legion Regular Meeting Notice

The American Legion calls for a regular meeting on Monday evening April 27. The session will cover business of importance and is open to members.

Fire destroys barn on Fred Alves farm near Seymour

Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a barn on the Fred Alves farm one mile east of Seymour around 2 15 pm. Two calves perished and hay corn oats and about half the farming machinery were lost in the blaze estimated at about 2600. Neighbors tried to help but could not save the building.

Fred Alwes Seymour Alves

Woodstock Mills Feeds Chick Mash Aimed at Baby Chicks

Woodstock Mills promotes Woodstock Chick Mash as specially prepared for baby chick digestion using pure ingredients. The ad guarantees absolute satisfaction and provides the phone number 353 for orders.

Woodstock Woodstock Mills Phone

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight in Mes J F Mc Curdy Area

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mes J F Mc Curdy on North Ewing Street this evening at 7:54. Margaret Parton serves as secretary.

American Legion Auxiliary Mes Ewing Street Margaret Parton

Tip Richardson Time and Place Note

The fragment lists contact details with a phone number 447 and a residence at 67, labeled under Tip Richardson with no clear context or event.

Tip Richardson

Mysterious slaying of Richly Dressed Girl Near Chesterton

Police identify a slain 19 year old girl found burned and dumped on Furnessville road near Chesterton. Investigators say she was abducted after threats from a Gary gang vendetta and killed with three pistol shots after being placed in a car and left in the sand.

International News Service Chicago Gary Indiana Dunes William Lynn Dunes Highway Sle Furnessville Highway Chesterton, Inc

Indiana to appeal new trial in Bell Telephone case

The state of Indiana will file an appeal for a new trial in the case State vs Indiana Bell Telephone. Johnson county circuit court upheld the charter revocation attempt. Attorney General Arthur L Gilliam drafted the motion and it is expected to be forwarded tomorrow. The state has until April 30 to file.

Indianapolis Indiana Indiana Bell Telephone Company Johnson County Arthur L. Gilliam

Lilies of Field at Majestic Tonight

Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle star in the one day only Majestic showing of Lilies of Field. The ad urges readers to see this feature tomorrow with the phrase everyone reads the classified advs.

Majestic Corinne Griffith Conway Tearle

French Dislike German Election Sparks Versailles Readiness

Paris reports French foreign office remarks on von Hindenburg as War Prisoner No 237 after his German presidential victory. It says no action will be taken but he remains listed under Versailles. France sees the vote as exposing Germany's spirit and aiding disarmament efforts with England and America.

Paris Franco Paul von Hindenburg Foreign Office von Hindenburg Hindenburg Germany France England America

Shields and Aurora Shine in Dashes at Aurora Meet

Shields and Aurora tied 40 points apiece in a Saturday track meet at Aurora. Brooks and Holtman led Seymour with 13 and 11 points. Baker led Aurora with high points. Shields to race in triangular meets at Scottsburg and Salem, with sectional events in Scottsburg to follow.

Shields Aurora Brooks Holtman Seymour Baker Scottsburg Salem Mitchell Secottsburg Indiana Henderson

Shepherd Trial Date Set for May 18

Chicago April 27 trial date for William D. Shepherd charged with murdering his millionaire foster son William Nelson McClintock was fixed by Judge Thomas J. Lynch for May 18.

Chicago William D. Shepherd William Nelson McClintock Thomas J. Lynch

Notice Masons A Degree Tuesday April 28

The Masons announce a degree event on Tuesday night April 28 led by Worshipful Master Travis Carter. Attendance and participation details are requested from members.

Travis Carter W. M

Germany Elects von Hindenburg President in 1932 Vote

April 27 report from Luneburg and Berlin notes Paul von Hindenburg winning the presidency with a plurality over 900000 as Marx Thaelmann and others trailed. Observers say the result hints at monarchist leanings despite calls for unity in the republic.

Berlin Germany Paul von Hindenburg Hindenburg Marx Thaelmann Kaiser Wilhelm Ernst Thaelmarne United States Carl Marx Mars

Ex convict kidnaps girl in Grantville chase ends none

A 100 strong armed posse hunted ex convict Karl Woodward 27 and 11 year old Lucille Chatterton after they abducted her from an abandoned farm on Braintree Mountain. Woodward armed with provisions fled into the woods as sheriffs urged capture dead or alive.

Grantville Karl Woodward Lucille Chatterton Braintree Mountain Woodward George Marr Chatterton Lucille Daugter

Baccalaureate Sermon Set for Salt Creek Township Graduates

Stev A. A. Conn of First Baptist travels to Houston to deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Salt Creek township 1925 eighth grade graduates. Commencement is scheduled for Friday night.

Stev. A. A. Conn First Baptist Church Houston Salt Creek Township

Attention U A E Of P Regular meeting April 28

The notice urges members to attend the regular meeting on April 28. Final committee reports on indoor fit are due. Reports credited to A V Lowell, Recorder, and George Bartlett, Captain.

A. V. Lowell George Bartlett

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