Tracks Repair Plan Sparks City Budget Move
An Interstate Public Service upgrade plan prompts a $6,000 appropriation for track repairs from Blish Street to Chestnut Street in Seymour. Mayor Kessler announced the funding after a telephone briefing from R. J. Custer. Work includes rail replacement on Second Street and restoring the ROW to original grade, aiding street resurfacing in the business district.
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Interstate Public Service Company
Seymour
Charles L. Kessler
R. J. Custer
Indianapolis
Custer
Kessler
Blish Street
Chestnut’ Street
Second Street
Ewing
Chestnut
Wheat Prices Jump on Local Market Reach New Highs
Wheat on the local market rose to record levels not seen since January 1921 with No 1 at 1.78 and No 2 at 1.75. Prices are surged by export orders to Finland and Russia, crop shortages in the US Canada, and limited 1924 harvests. Jackson county holds 25 to 30 percent of its wheat crop, mostly not reaching the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blish Milling Co
United States
Finland
Russia
Canada
Jackson County
Mark Hammond Indicted for Murder in Jennings County
Mark Hammond, a merchant at Hege in Jennings County, was indicted by the Jennings County grand jury on Thursday for the murder of Charles McNicholas last June. The grand jury had previously refused to indict in October, drawing public and prosecutor Waltemeier's criticism. Waltemeier plans to seek trial during the January term. Hammond has not yet been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hammond
Hege
Jennings County
Charles Mc- Nicholas
Vernon
Hammond
Guy Waltemeier
Waltemeier
Jennings
Christmas Cards and Holly Boxes at Carter's Store
Christmas cards and holly boxes are advertised at T. R. Carters shop, highlighting seasonal goods and holiday gift items available to customers this season.
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T. R. Carter's
Seymour Struggles With Freezing Blizzard Delays
Blizzard conditions from the northwest shut down and delay trains across several lines. The B&O and Pennsylvania railways faced hour to three hour delays east and southbound as crews battled ice and snow. Local charities report increased calls for aid amid severe cold and coal shortages.
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Here
Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Interstate Public Service Company
Middle Western
Pensylvania
Mercury
Death of John Harsh in Struthers Ohio at 66
Joseph Harsh of East Fourth Street received word of his brother John Harsh’s death in Struthers Ohio at 2 30 a m December 13. He was 66 last November and left a widow in Struthers and a brother in this city. He had visited here last summer. Illness progressed to black smallpox about two weeks earlier. Burial was in Struthers on the day of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harsh
East Fourth Street
John Harsh
Struthers
Ohio
Boudoir Lamps Silk Shades Arrive For Public Service
A shipment of Boudoir Lamps with silk shaded designs arrived from Interstate Public Service Company. The item title suggests a home lighting offering likely for interior decor.
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Interstate Public Service Company
Limited turkeys and bulbs at Van de Walle Music Co
Dressed poultry and a limited stock of turkeys advertised by Cox & Betz. Also offered are 23d Narcissus Bulbs and bowls at Van de Walle Music Co with related items in the notice.
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Cox & Betz
van de Walle Music Co
Reassessment planned for Jackson county real estate in 1925
State board of tax commissioners adopts a resolution setting January 5 1925 for a hearing on a real estate reassessment in Jackson county to align with governor elect Ed Jackson pledges. County assessors anticipate legislative action on the county unit bill while trustees discuss cooperation with state needs.
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Jackson County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Ed. Jackson
State House
Indianapolis
Indiana State Association of Trustees
Raymond Ritz
Hamilton Township
Frank Davis
Carr Township
Henry Wessell
Grassy Fork Township
Tne
Alva D. Swope
Lebanon
Pre
Trustees Return From Convention Press For Desired Legislation
County unit delegates report back after convention with plans to pursue specific bills. Trustees outline priorities and discuss organizational strategy for advancing targeted legislation.
Blanket Thieves Nabbed After Seymour Hotel Burglary
Two men were arrested after a Seymour hotel burglary. Police recovered items linking the suspects to the crime, with detectives continuing the investigation two days after the incident.
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Seymour Hotel
Jackson County Girls Proficient With Rifle at Indiana University
Miss Lydia Kruge of east of the city and Miss Lillie Albertson of Wallonia are among the co ed rifle shots on the Indiana University team. Eleven women compose the team with matches against other schools conducted by telegraph. Sharpshooters include Esther Milner Rome City Dorothea Kirk West Baden Louise Runner Oxford Lydia Kruge Seymour Leonora Landis Bicknell Elizabeth Irvin Newcastle Lillie Albertson Wallonia Mildred and Meredith Pleasant Erma Railsback and Louise Schetttery Indianapolis.
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Lydia Kruge
Lillie Albertson
Wallonia
Indiana University
I. A
Esther Milner
Rome City
Dorothea Kirk
West Baden
Louise Runner
Oxford
Seymour
Leonora Landis
Bicknell
Elizabeth Irvin
Newcastle
Mildred
Meredith Pleasant
Erma Railsback
Louise Schettery
Indianapolis
Christmas Greeting Card Designs Now In Stock
Daily Tribune reports four engraved Christmas card designs available with fast delivery. Cards can be ordered with personal name printing on short notice.
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Daily Tribune
Book Bibles and Stationery Featured at Carter's Store
Local shop T. R. Carters Book Store advertises a selection of books Bibles and stationery items. Shoppers can browse new religious texts and office supplies at this storefront event.
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T. R. Carter’s Book Store
Buick Six Damaged In Street Collision On Ewing Street
A Buick Six touring car owned by Thomas Plummer of Nedora was lightly damaged when struck by another vehicle on Ewing street near noon today. The impact tore the rear gas tank loose and pushed the front wheels onto the curb. The parked Buick was damaged. the other driver admitted fault.
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Thomas Plummer
Nedora
Ewing Street
Candles and Candle Sticks Sold at Local Book Store
A short notice reports candles and candle sticks available at T. R. Carters Book Store. The listing notes inventory items for sale and directs customers to visit the shop.
Hydrophobia Epidemic Feared at Henryville
Stockmen in Henryville Indiana fear hydrophobia may spread among horses and mules risking owners and possibly human life. Dr Ed McCloskey veterinarian and R C Hardesty and John Burke are hospitalized in Indianapolis and Louisville after horse bites. Two other horses and a mule have been killed.
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Henryville
Ind
Ed McCloskey
R. C. Hardesty
John Burke
Indianapolis
Louisville
Burke
You Guess How Long Candle Burns at Carter’s Book Store
A window candle burning contest invites shoppers to predict its burn time in Carter’s Book Store. Entries must be submitted before Saturday night closing.
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Carter
Christmas Poultry Sale Ad
Farm Bureau offers turkeys ducks geese and chickens for holiday orders. Call 495 for details and orders.
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Farm Bureau
Tip's Yellow Taxi Ad Notice
Classified item for Tip Richardson offering taxi service under the name Tip's Yellow Taxi with phone 447 and residence at 67. Service claim to operate anytime anywhere.
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Tip
Tip Richardson
Fountain Pens and Pencils at T. R. Carter's Store
Fountain pens and Eversharp pencils are advertised at the T. R. Carters shop with pricing and selection details for local shoppers.
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T. R. Carter's
Wolf Factory 10 Start Work Dec 29
Foremen from Sam B Wolf and Sons Co plan deferment of production to allow Christmas with families in Cincinnati. Plant managers announce start moved to a week from next Monday with initial 15 workers in first department and similar staffing for the fitting department after three days.
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Wolf Factory
Sam B. Wolf and Sons Company
Cincinnati
John R. Keitz
Shields vs Shortridge Basketball Tonight at Shields Gym
Shields and Shortridge high schools meet in the main game tonight at Shields gym to start around 8 30 with the Owlets facing Freetown at 7 30 as the curtain raiser. Floyd Beldon notes Shortridge’s strong showing in Indianapolis and predicts Seymour should win. boosters hold a reserved section.
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Shields
Shortridge
Shields Gymnasium
Owlets
Freetown
Floyd Beldon
Seymour Basketball Boosters
Indianapolis
Seymour
Boosters
Britain’s firm stance on gun elevation in Washington treaty
London reported that Britain maintains under the Washington treaty that capital ships cannot be converted from coal to oil burning and that the main armament elevation on existing ships cannot be altered. The note to the United States, described in semi official circles, explains Britain’s interpretation of restrictions.
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London
Eng
Great Britain
United States
Two Children Die in Detroit Fire at Ferndale Suburb
Detroit reports a house fire at Clinton F Whiteman’s Ferndale residence killed two children, John Francis Johnson aged 4 and Mildred Whiteman aged 2, while three others were rescued with injuries. Clinton Whiteman Jr. is believed fatally burned, and Evelyn and Emma Whiteman suffered severe facial and hand burns. An overheated stove is suspected as the cause.
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Detroit
Mich
Clinton F Whiteman
Ferndale
John Francis Johnson
Mildred Whiteman
Clinton Whiteman Jr
Evelyn
Emma Whiteman
Radio set makes best present for the entire family
A notice promotes radio sets as ideal gifts for families and invites readers to view them at Van de Walles.
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van de Walles
Bulb Bowls and Gift Shop Novelties Highlight T R Carters
A short local note describes bulb bowls and gift shop novelties at T R Carters, noting selection and display in the shop window.
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T. R. Carter's
Terrific Cold Wave Grips Chicago and Midwest
Chicago and the Midwest faced a fierce cold wave from the northwest with sub zero readings across Indiana Ohio Michigan Kentucky and parts of the west. North Dakota recorded 20 to 26 below zero while Montana saw 44 below and Minneapolis reported ten below as fires and disrupted transport strained services.
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International News Service
Chicago
Middle West
Atlantic
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Mercury
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
St. Louis
North Dakota
Minneapolis
Montana
U. S
Indiana Sleet Strikes Rockville Tubercular Hospital
A sleet storm leaves the state tubercular hospital near Rockville without electricity or water as of December 20. In Columbia City and Whitley County telephone service is paralyzed by the storm, wires and poles broken across the region.
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International News Service
Rockville
Ind
Here
Indiana
Columbia City
Whitley County
Albanian rebels press victories as Scutari besieged
Belgrade reports Albanian rebels extending their sweep southward with Scutari besieged. The town remains controlled at a citadel. Rebel front runs Kraya to Pishokopeja as Tirana Bey and Ahmed Bey reinforce toward Tirana. Bolshevist agent Alex Jousoul killed in the fighting.
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Belgrade
Albania
Scutari
Kraya
Pishokopeja
Tirana Bey
Community Christmas Tree Planned on Calvin Boulevard
Residents arrange a Christmas tree at Third and boulevard next Tuesday evening. The tree will be decorated Tuesday afternoon and a program will be held that evening nearby. Santa will present gifts to children.
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Calvin Boulevard
Third
Boulevard
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Interstate
Chas. Mc- Nicholas
Chicago de
Struthers, Ohio
Ian
Reagseso
State Tax Board
Walter Farmer
Jackson
Sherwood
Tee
Chief Misch
Headquar
Mnil
National Guard
Shelbyville
William A. Misch
Misch
Wilson Drake
Armory
BUICK
T. R. Carter’s
McKay
Beldon
Bosters
Britain
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