Illness Epidemic Seen Declining In Seymour And County
Health officials report a drop in grippe and influenza cases in Seymour and Jackson County with fewer than half as many illnesses as two weeks earlier. Measles show slower improvement while Tularemia warnings note one rabbit case and advise against consuming diseased animals.
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Seymour
Jackson County
Jack Anderson
Elizabethtown
Here
C. M. Jackson
Bartholomew County
Seymour High Quintet Take Another Scalp
Seymour High School basketball defeated the Scottsburg Cubs 31 to 20 in Scottsburg, closing their ledger for 1928. J. R. Johnson of Austin is jailed here for writing checks without funds or forgery after a $5 instrument bounced. he is described as about sixty five and drinking at the time of signing.
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J. R. Johnson
Austin
Johnson
Mitch Johnson
Seymour
Scottsburg
Ike Lyons
Scottsburg Cubs
Court Delay Worries as Judge Ill in Jackson County
Judge J A Cox of the Jackson circuit court has been ill at his Crothersville home with flu and pneumonia for two weeks. The December term is delayed two weeks and may not start until a pro tem judge is appointed. The clerk sheriff and county auditor name a pro tem if vacancy occurs. the governor appoints a successor in case of death. Also reported: over 309 Owl fans traveled to Scottsburg for a game, with about 900 in attendance. Scottsburg high school orchestra performed. Owls beat Cubs with a strong second half and free throw advantage.
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J. A. Cox
Jackson Circuit Court
Crothersville
Cox
Owl
Scottsburg
Owls
Cubs
Seymourites
J. R. Mitchell
Scott County
Babe
Iron Circle
Baise
Owl Machine
Scottsburg High School
Lavonne Christ
Perfect Teeth Hint at Robberies in Freight Offices
Three boys Buster Clarkson Var gil Goff and Glenn Barnes were linked to recent robberies at the Big Four and Interstate Public Service Co freight offices after a fudge imprint of a perfect set of teeth surfaced during investigation by Marshal C Harrison. Barnes confessed first and Clarkson denied until railroad officials took up the case. The trio faced the grand jury Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster” Clarkson
Vargil Goff
Glenn Barnes
Big Four
Interstate Public Service Co
Marshal C. ©. Harrison
J. P.S. Co
Marshal Harrison
Clarkson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Barnes
Franklin Star
Keitzs Return from Dallas Visit Over Christmas
John Keitz and Mrs. Keitz were guests of Elmer Keitz’s wife in Dallas over Christmas. Mrs. Keitz will stay in Dallas for the coming month.
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John Keitz
Dallas
Tex
Mrs. Keitz
Elmer Keitz
Religion In Practical Action at First Baptist Church
A Sunday evening program titled Religion In Practical Action will be held at First Baptist Church. The notice notes the event is scheduled for the evening but provides no further details on speakers or activities.
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First Baptist Church
Mayor Miles Reported Worse After Illness
The condition of Mayor Charles E. Miles, confined at 214 St. Louis Ave. for weeks due to illness, was reported worse Saturday morning after a very bad night Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Miles
St. Louis Ave
Evansville College Head to Lecture at Trinity Church
Dr J T Jones of Evansville College will lecture at Trinity Methodist Church next Sunday night December 30 after serving four years as a pastor in Honolulu. He will show many pictures of the Islands during the annual Christmas service of the Trinity W F F M S where an offering for foreign missions is taken. All boys are welcome.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Majestic Monday Night Show Details
Lady free with paid lower floor admission. Bobby LaRue performs with the Players in Turn To The Right, connected to the feature Name The Woman.
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Majestic
Lady
Bobby LaRue
Progressive Farm Bureau Women Organize Marketing Auxiliary
In Jackson County women members of the Farm Bureau organize the Ladies' Marketing Auxiliary to connect producers with consumers. The group promotes products like home baked bread butter eggs cheese and farm produce through the county Farm Bureau network.
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Jackson County
Jackson Country Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Indianapolis Man Heavily Fined for Intoxication and Liquor
Harry Shultz of Indianapolis was fined 10 dollars and 40 cents on intoxication charges and 130 dollars on liquor possession by Police Judge Charles Burkart. He received a 30 day jail or farm sentence. two other charges were dismissed. He remained in lockup, unable to pay the fines totaling 170 dollars.
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Harry Shultz
Indianapolis
U.S. Road 31
Pennsylvania
Charles Burkart
Shultz
Blood donor Bradley promoted to division chief
Indianapolis December 29 James J Bradley assistant director of the automobile license division received a promotion to chief after giving a pint of blood to save the life of his employer Miss Doris Custer who became seriously ill after an operation A call for volunteers was issued and Bradley answered promptly Otto G Fifield secretary in charge announced the promotion saying Such men we need in our department
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Indianapolis
James J. Bradley
Otto G. Fifield
Fifield
Doris Custer
Bradley
Seymour Business College Announces New Term Start Dates
The Seymour Business College announces a new term with day school starting December 31 and night school beginning in January. A turkey dinner is planned for December 29 from 1 am to 11 pm. People's Grocery will be closed New Year's Tuesday. The Fifth Anniversary message will be delivered Sunday morning at First Baptist.
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Seymour Business College
People’s Grocery
First Baptist
Old Trainman Jomas Murray Dies in Washington
Jomas Murray aged 77 a retired B and O railway trainman died at his Washington home after seven weeks of heart illness. Born January 1851 in Mitchell Indiana he married Sarah Barrett fifty years ago. Surviving are his widow three children eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a member of the B and O Veterans association with funeral services planned at his Washington home then at Mitchell Methodist Church and burial in Mitchell cemetery.
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Jomas Murray
Traiaman
Washington
Mitchell
Indiana
Sarah Barrett
B. & O. Veterans’ Association
Postponed Habeas Corpus Hearing For Dr Shu maker
The permanent writ of habeas corpus for Dr. Shumaker, Anti-Saloon head, was postponed to next Monday at 10 AM. He was released without bond on Attorney General Gilliam's recommendation, as Shumaker’s lawyers sought delay before Gilliam leaves office next Monday.
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Indianapolis
B.S. Shumaker
Shumaker
Gilliam
Arthur L. Gilliam
Federal judge grants writ in Shumaker contempt case
Indianapolis December 20 Federal Judge Robert G Baltzell grants a temporary writ of habeas corpus in the contempt case of Dr FE Shumaker Indiana Anti Saloon League official and sets a later hearing for a permanent writ. Attorney General Arthur N William to represent the state. Sheriff William Reasoner ordered to deliver Shumaker to federal court.
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Indianapolis
Robert G. Baltzell
Shumaker
Indiana
Arthur N.william
William Reasoner
Diary tells of missing couple after Grand Canyon river trip
Grand Canyon Arizona December 20 diary entry from Mr and Mrs Glenn Hyde of Hansen Idaho shows they planned to stay with a homemade Hyde scow after striking a whirlpool on the Colorado River. Emery and Ellsworth Kolb found the scow. a search party led by Bob Francey readies to return. The Hydes were last seen 44 days ago at Bright Angel Creek after leaving Green River Utah October 0 for a junction trip toward Needles California. Hyde’s father posted 4000 reward and remains hopeful they are alive.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
Glenn Hyde
Hansen
Ida
Colorado River
Hydes
Emery
Ellsworth Kolb
Kolb
Hyde
Diamond Creek
Bob Francey
Christmax
Bright Angel Creek
Canyon
Green Hiver
Utah
Needles
Calif
Bollinger Family Visits Cleveland Extend Stay
P Bollinger returned from Cleveland where he visited daughter Miss Lortta Bollinger and son Elmer Bollinger Jr. He plans to remain in Cleveland longer for another visit.
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P Bollinger
Cleveland
Lortta Bollinger
Elmer Bolliger, Jr
Bollinger
Mrs Fagan and Mrs Deeres Return Home From City Visit
Mrs J Fagan and Mrs D E Deeres, guests of Mr and Mrs William Ritter, have returned to Indianapolis after visiting in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fagan
D. E. Deeres
William Ritter
Indianapolis
Mrs. J. T. Jones Visits Madison Friend Today
Mrs. J. T. Jones of Madison, formerly of Seymour, spent yesterday in town visiting friends.
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J. T. Jones
Madison
Seymour
Mysterious Disease Strikes Public Health Official
Washington reports a mysterious disease described as a form of anemia attacking Dr. Joseph Goldberger of the U S Public Health Service. He is seriously ill at the naval hospital. Goldberger led Pellagra research. Thirty colleagues have blood samples matched for potential transfusions.
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Washington
Joseph Goldberger
U. S. Public Health Service
Naval Hospital
Goldberger
South
Public Health Service
Hope For King George Dims Yet British Press Reports
Buckingham Palace officials say King George’s illness remains unfavorable though slight improvement was noted after a Thursday relapse. Physicians reportedly consider a new treatment possibly blood transfusion and Dakins solution for the chest area as rest improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
George
Palace
United Press
Stanley Hewett
Hugh Rigby
Dawson
Penn
Filibusters Threaten Big Three Legislation Crisis
Washington Dec 29 Congressional leaders clash over the Kellogg treaty naval bill and farm relief as filibuster threats rise. President elect Hoover is asked to intervene on January 7 with talks of an extra session after March 4 if no farm bill passes. Senator Borah seeks delay on the farm bill while Reed may push Vare election findings delaying treaty ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crest Hoover
Hoover
Congress
Senator Borah
Idaho
Puld Toree
Legislativ
Gram
Ati
James A. Réed
Souri
Borah
McNary
Senate Agriculture Commmittee
Senate
Reed
Crash Victims Reported Improving Near Columbus
The McMahon family from north of Columbus and Mrs. Thompson of Indianapolis, all injured in last Wednesday's crash six miles west of Columbus, are improving at the county hospital. Miss Emily McMahon, severely hurt with a scalp wound, is recovering as expected. Howard Callahan of Freetown, driver of the truck, was burned and is improving nicely.
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John McMahon
Emily
Columbus
McMahon
Charles W. Thompson
Indianapolis
Bethel Baptist Church
Forrest Reed
Freetown
Howard Callahan
Callahan
Moose Hall New Year's Eve Dance for Members and Guests
Moose Hall hosts a New Year's Eve dance for members families and invited guests with good music and a lively event ambiance. The evening offers a community gathering to welcome the new year and celebrate together.
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Moose Hall
Small Roof Fire At Lester McKinney Home
Firemen were called to a small roof fire at Lester McKinney’s home on South Chestnut Street about 7 o’clock Friday evening. Damage did not exceed $3, according to reports.
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Lester McKinney
South Chestnut Street
Brunswicker Radiola 9 Tube Superheterodyne Ad
Estel H. Hancock Music and Radio Co. next to First National Bank promotes Brunswicker Radiola 9 tube superheterodyne as finest radio in the city. dl5dtf.
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Brunswicker Radiola
Estel H. Hancock Music and Radio Co
First National Bank
Country Club New Year's Eve Dance and Turkey Dinner
Country Club hosts a New Year’s Eve dance Monday December 31 from 9 PM to 2 AM. A turkey dinner is available at Seymour from 11 AM to 11 PM Sunday.
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Seymour High
Takeo
Thrills
Ener
Chile
Plaza de Armas
Talca
Miles
Evansville College
Hawaii
Trinity M. E. Church
Farmers
Burkart
James Bradley
State
Riley Goble
The
Begsmour Water Co
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