Abatement Plea Raises Tool of City Council
A plea of abatement in the Seymour game wardens case questions whether the city council or Mayor appoints the city attorney during illness. Judge Burkart presided as mayor. verdict found Corbin and Kain guilty while Wilson was acquitted. Higher court appeal planned with bonds set at 1090 each.
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Seymour
C. L. D. Wilson
James M. Corbin
Otto Kain
Montgomery
C. W. Burkart
C. E. Mies
Burkart
Coulter M. Montgomery
Edward P. Eisner
M.les
Corbin and Kain
Squire Wilson
Jackson
WETZEL HEADS LOCAL G A R 8 COMMANDER
Wetzel was elected commander of the Ellsworth Post No. 20 of the G A R in a Saturday meeting. Only fifteen members remain. Fred Plump named senior vice commander with Charles Leininger junior vice commander and other officers chosen including Charles Murphy adjutant John Hunterman quartermaster Andrew Smith surgeon J H Boake chaplain Jess Collins officer of the guard and Fred Plump representative to the annual department encampment.
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Wetzel
Ellsworth
Fred Plump
Charles Leininger
Charles Murphy
John Hunterman
Andrew Smith
J. H. Boake
Jess Collins
Greshams Return From Eddyville Visit Over Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs N R Gresham and their son Noble Lynn have returned from Eddyville Kentucky where they visited relatives during the Thanksgiving vacation.
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N. R. Gresham
Noble Lynn
Eddyville, Ky
Local residents return after Thanksgiving visit
Mrs Edward Sheppard and Edward Buase Jr return to Cincinnati after spending Thanksgiving with their parents Mr and Mrs Edward Buise.
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Edward Sheppard
Edward Buase, Jr
Cincinnati
Mrs
Edward Buise
Mrs. King and Myrtle Leave Blumers for Kentucky
Mrs. W. M. King and her daughter Myrtle, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Blumer for several days, have returned to their home in Shebyville, Kentucky.
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Florence Trumbull
Bove
Increase Seen In Divorce Cases In Jackson County
County Clerk Virgil I. Fountain reports a rise in divorce filings in Jackson County over the past two weeks. Six new cases were filed since November 10, including Jacob Becker versus Anne Becker, who wed November 3, 1896 and separated November 11, 192%. Thirty three divorce cases remained pending on the circuit court docket after the recent term adjourned.
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Jackson County
Virgil I. Fountain
Jacob Becker
Anne Becker
Meteor fragment found by Seymour man near Indianapolis Avenue
Fred Myers of 606 North Indianapolis Avenue, Seymour, reports a meteor fragment he found near the Indianapolis Avenue Fifth Street intersection. The bluish stone bent like rubber, then hardened to a white rock set with bright glittering facets. He brought the piece to the Daily Tribune for inspection.
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Fred Myers
Seymour
Indianapolis Ave
Church Anniversary Celebration Held at Trinity Methodist
The Trinity Methodist church marked its fifth anniversary with a sermon by Rev. J Willard Yoder on Is Religion Too Easy. He urged religion as a steady devotion to Christ beyond mere restraint and creed, calling for self surrender and outreach. St Paul Junior Choir performed Jesus Bids Us Shine and The Bible.
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J. Willard Yoder
Trinity Methodist Church
Christ
St. Paul
Jesus
Chili supper at Woodstock church announced
Woodstock church prepares a chili supper for Wednesday night December 5. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
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Woodstock Church
Rogers Mystery in Louisville Still Unsolved
Authorities await a full report from city chemist Dr Vernon Robbins on items linked to the Rogers disappearance, including a steel punch with possible hair in an abandoned car and charred material from the apartment furnace. The missing 29 year old widow remains missing thirty eight days, with officials exploring the theory she may be alive and in hiding.
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Louisville
Roger
Vernon Robbins
Seymour
Big Sewer Problem Before Dads Tonight
City council in regular session faces a major sewer issue discussed over several meetings. An expert report by Williams of Indianapolis outlined four drainage improvement options costing over 100000. Tonight's vote likely chooses the most needed project.
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Williams
Indianapolis
Majestic Theatre Presents Baby Alma and Company Act
Majestic Theatre showcases a Tuesday and Wednesday program with matinee and night performances starring Baby Alma and Company in a unique and endearing act. The universal star delivers one of the cutest presentation stages.
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Majestic Theatre
Baby Alma and Company
Universal Star
Euchre Night at Royal Neighbor Hall
A euchre gathering is planned for Monday December 3 at 8:00 o clock in Royal Neighbor hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Royal Neighbor Hall
New Law Abolishes Electoral Messenger
W. W. Spencer of the state board of election commissioners announced a new law changing electors' meeting time to the first Wednesday in January and requiring certificates of votes to be sent to Washington by registered mail instead of by messenger. The old practice set meetings on the second Tuesday of January, often causing conflicts.
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United States
W. W. Spencer
State Board of Election Commissioners
Washington
Game Wardens Appeal Bonds After Extortion Conviction
James Corbin and Otto Kain, deputy state game wardens, were convicted in city court on extortion charges. Each fined 100 and costs and sentenced to 60 days on the state penal farm. Both posted 1000 bonds on appeal to the circuit court late Saturday. Jury members included John Van Osdel Mike Quinn Philip Cordes Harry Hoover Don Albright Fred Schleibaum Fred Droege Clayton Downs John J Kirseh M E Schnetz Chris Breitfield and William Ziegler.
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James Corbin
Otto Kain
John van Osdel
Mike Quinn
Philip Cordes
Harry Hoover
Don Albright
Fred Schleibaum
Fred Droege
Clayton Downs
John J. Kirseh
M. E. Schnetz
Chris Breitfield
William Ziegler
Seymour Nazarene Pastor Resigns for El Paso Move
Rev I G Young resigns after a year and three months as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Seymour. He plans to move December 17 to El Paso Texas where he has accepted a larger church and higher pay. The congregation expressed surprise and regret at the departure.
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I. G. Young
Church of the Nazarene
Seymour
Texas
Young
el Paso
Nazarene Church
Rev
Rev. Young
Murphysboro
Illinois
Wells Will Bets $10000 to Indiana Baptist Convention
The will of Elihu M. Wells who died in Brownstown bequeaths about $10000 to the Indiana Baptist Convention of Indianapolis. A $500 bequest goes to Brownstown Baptist Church where he was a longtime member. The remainder goes to nephews and nieces. Virgil H. Fountain named administrator. Rev. A A Cohn of Seymour leads the Baptist State Convention which funds weaker churches and publishes the Baptist Observer.
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Elihu M. Wells
Brownstown
Indiana Baptist Convention
Indianapolis
Wells
Virgil H. Fountain
The
Baptist State Convention
Baptist Observer
A. A. Cohn
Seymour
Christmas Savings Club Up 20 Percent at Seymour Bank
The Christmas Savings Club of the First National Bank of Seymour reports over six thousand dollars in club checks mailed this year, with adults and children alike joining. The two year old program grows yearly as patrons use funds for holiday purchases and savings. Shoppers crowd downtown stores as Christmas approaches, urged to buy early to avoid last minute rush.
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Christmas Savings Club
First National Bank of
Seymour
First National Bank
C. D. Billings
Holly
Earthquake toll climbs in Chile disaster reach 221 dead
Santiago reports 221 killed and 535 injured after a quake straddling 150 miles south of the capital. Death lists vary. Constitucion bears 54 dead. Government rushes relief with Tangled plans and Red Cross aid from Argentina Uruguay and Paraguay.
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Santiago
Chile
la Nacion
Here
State Telegraph Agency
Constitucion
Thanet
Taleo
Talea
Red Cross
Jackson Farmers Institute to Meet at Clara D Carter School
The annual Jackson township farmers institute will be held at Clara D. Carter school on Thursday December 6 with speakers W H Senour a Franklin county dairy farmer and Mrs Bessie Zigler of Wabash county. Talks will cover forenoon and afternoon with a basket dinner at noon. Public invited to bring baskets and attend.
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Famers’ Institute
Jackson Township
Clara D. Carter
W. H. Senour
Franklin County
Bessie Zigler
Wabash County
Seymour Welfare Association to Plan Christmas Gifts
The Seymour Welfare Association will meet at Louis Aufenberg's office on East Secor Street at 7 30 tonight to discuss annual Christmas gifts for Seymour's needy. All members and interested residents urged to attend with church representation encouraged.
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Seymour
Pruitt Acquitted on One Charge in City Court
Guy Pruitt was fined 1 and costs in city court Friday night for speeding and acquitted on another charge of driving with a cut put open, which was not pressed by his attorney F W Wesner.
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Guy Pruitt
F. W. Wesner
Indiana Day Observance Promoted by State Proclamation
The 1925 General Assembly required the governor to issue an annual Indiana Day proclamation for December 11, urging public schools and citizens to commemorate Indiana's admission to the Union. The state banner, adopted in 1917, features a blue field, a central flaming torch, and 19 surrounding stars.
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General Assembly
Indiana
Union
Temperatures and river stage in Seymour area report
Weather records by Riley Goble from the local weather observer at Seymour Water Co pumping station note maximum 51 and minimum 41 degrees with river stage 11 inches above low water mark. Readable fragments mention rain and laughter lines.
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Riley Goble
The
Seymour Water Co
Weather Outlook for Weet Rain to Snow Turn cold
The forecast says rain turning to snow will bring much colder conditions Monday. Expect a fair Tuesday and light rain or snow Thursday with a slow rise in precipitation into next week.
Farm and Tar Farm Bloc In Debate Before New Congress
Washington dispatch reports the 70th Congress opening as farm relief and tariff revision dominate debate. Groups push for action before Hoover's March or September special session, while current members weigh radio legislation and federal spending amid a 530-member House and Senate.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Hoover
Musele
Capitol
King Suffers PHT Relapse
The report notes a royal health setback as King experiences a relapse of PHT. Officials say medical teams monitor the condition while plans for public engagements are adjusted.
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King
King George Shows Rally After Relapse
London reports King George rallied overnight after a feared relapse and a slight improvement in his general condition was noted at 11 a.m. today. Officials said small doses of a remedy were given. Continued on page 2.
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United Press
London
George
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