Severe Midwest Blizzard Halts Travel Strands Rail Lines
A major blizzard driven by a northwest gale swept from Wisconsin to Oklahoma. Temperatures plummeted to near zero with heavy snow and drifts disrupting railways and highways. Two Chicago deaths linked to the storm. widespread livestock woes and service disruptions feared.
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Jackson County
Middlewest
United Press Dispatches
Riley Goble
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Ohio
Chicago District Weather Bureau
Middle West
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Cicago
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Shed Burns to Ground in Spokane Neighborhood Fire
B M Spillman at 600 North Park Street awoke to a wood shed fire discovered by a neighbor around 1 25 am. The shed and contents were nearly destroyed. loss estimated at 125 dollars including valuable tools and miscellaneous articles.
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B. M. Spillman
North Park Street
Spillman
Building and Loan Association Plan Notice
Co Operative Building and Loan Association promotes saving for future needs. Learn about its plan and how to save through the association.
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Co- Operative Building & Loan Association
Jackson County Red Cross Roll Call Surpasses Goal
Jackson County's Red Cross Roll Call total reached 1221.20 dollars, well above the 1200 dollar quota. Led by Rev J Th Destinon and William Lambring in Washington township, 100 percent canvasses and strong Seymour memberships helped the drive exceed last year by about 600 dollars.
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Jackson County
Red Cross
Pauline McCord
Miss McCord
National Red Cross
Washington Township
J. Th. Destinon
William Lambring
Brownstown
Driftwood Township
Seymour
Mr Empson and Wife Join Eternity in Double Funeral
Holmes Empson age 80 died at 4 AM at his Driftwood home near Wallonia after his wife’s death on Wednesday both from pneumonia. A 2 PM Sunday double funeral will be held at Driftwood Christian Church with Rev. Ora Cox officiating and burial in Driftwood Cemetery. Surviving children A H Empson Depew OK R F Empson Bloomington IL Mrs Pearl Wright Long Beach CA Mrs Florence Brewer Cape Girardeau MO Mrs Stella Peters Wallonia. brothers Marion Empson Long Beach CA and Daniel Empson Grassy Fork township. Christian church member.
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Holmes Empson
South Driftwood
Wallonia
Empson
Driftwood Christian Church
Ora Cox
Driftwood Cemetery
Grassy Fork Township
Jackson County
Isabelle Jamison
Mareo
Ind
R. F. Empson
Bloomington
Ill
A. H. Empson
Depew
Okla
Pearl Wright
Long Beach
Calif
Florence Brewer
Cape Girardeau
Stella Peters
Bryam to Oppose Merger of Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Chicago December 31 The Chicago Tribune reports H E B Bryam now chairman of the reorganized Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will continue to oppose the merger of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Bryam previously served as president and then receiver of the St Paul road.
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Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune Today
H. E B. Bryam
Can You Trust A Woman Hear The Answer Sunday Evening
A church program at First Baptist Church invites attention to questions about trust and gender with a Sunday evening presentation titled Can You Trust A Woman The event features a preacher and discussion aiming to address community concerns about faith and relationships.
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First Baptist Church
City Schools Reopen Monday After Christmas Break
Seymour city schools will reopen Monday with the regular schedule in effect. Superintendent Norman J. Lasher said classes resume after Christmas vacation, with three weeks left in the first semester before it ends January 20.
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Seymour City
Norman J. Lasher
Mr. Lasher
Droege to take office and begin tax collection
Walter H. Droege county treasurer elect will be sworn in about 4 pm with no ceremonies. He plans to receive the 1927 taxes due January 1 1928 at Brownstown and urges early payment to avoid a last minute rush. Taxes rise this year due to lower assessments and road projects. Mr and Mrs Warry Hobbs Miller return from a wedding trip.
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Walter H. Droege
Droege
Brownstown
Sayers First St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Year In Review
The Rev J Th Destinon reports a successful year for Sayers First St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church with spiritual and financial growth, a new furnace, larger basement, and a thriving school. Baby baptisms include Alice Olinda Martha Von Dielingen Delores Anna Emelia Eggeraman Nobel Wilbert Fred Stuckweis h Jeroy Fredric Emil.
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J. Th. Destinon
Sayers First St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Destinon
Alice Olinda Martha
Edw
Hilda von Dielingen
Delores Anna Emelia
Martin and
Emilia Eggeraman
Nobel Wilbert Fred
Wm. J
Alice Stuckwiseh
Jeroy Fredric Emil
Merchants To Close On New Year Holiday
Police plan to maintain order for a quiet New Year celebration in Seymour with no public demonstration. Merchants will close Monday since New Year falls on Sunday. The Tribune will publish at noon for a half holiday. no mail deliveries as post office closes all day.
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Seymour
Tribune
Renin
Lett
Movements Sought In Actress Death Probe
New York police traced the movements of vaudeville actress Mrs. Imma Briswalter Harrington, found murdered in an uptown apartment. Jewelry and fur coat were missing, suggesting a motive tied to Broadway jewelry wearers. Her estranged husband mentioned a taxi cab driver. murder thought tied to a week-old slaying.
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New York
Imma Briswalter Harrington
Dot King
Louise Lawson
Joplin Mo
Lindy Heaped With Honors By Hondurans
United Press report from Belize British Honduras notes Charles Lindbergh is celebrated as the aviator hero of the United States. He lands on the field at 9 45 am and receives a royal welcome with a river trip, a baseball game, a banquet at the International Hotel, and a Pol o Club dance that night.
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Belize
British Honduras
British Empire
United States
Spirit of
St. Louis
Lindbergh
John Alder Bardon
St. Johns College
Loyola Park
International Hotel
Ellis Bonnet
Frances Gray Seived At The Treasure Chest Dress
Frances Gray appears in a dress sale listing at The Treasure Chest with items described as seived offerings. The notice highlights a local shopping event and invites patrons to browse the displayed attire.
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Frances Gray
Local resident Scott Austin 75 dies after long illness
Scott Austin aged 75 a Seymour resident for thirty years died at his home 219 East Oak street late Friday afternoon from complications after a lengthy illness He was a former cooper and worked in a coopers shop on East street for over 25 years Survived by his wife Mary T Beal daughter Mrs K Lett three grandchildren and a circle of friends Funeral services will be held at the home Monday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev George Winkenhofer and burial will be in Riverview cemetery
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Scott Austin
Seymour
East Oak Street
George Winkenhofer
Riverview Cemetery
Austin
East Street
New Albany
Mary T. Beal
K. Lett
No Trace of Bandits Targeting University Instructor
Dr. T. D. Rhodes of Lexington Kentucky, University of Kentucky faculty member, escaped an attempted robbery on state road 31 near the town. The assailants fired several shots, fled into a farm yard, and have not been located by Rhodes or local officers.
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T. D. Rhodes
Lexington
University of Kentucky
Here
Rhodes
Dr. Rhodes
Save The Co-Operative Way The Liberal Way
Readable text mentions cooperative savings and liberal interest with semi annual compounding and convenient weekly payments. It appears as an advertisement urging inquiries and providing an address or contact code 131,12,4d.
Clock Faces Worth Money Get Them Free at EuDaly’s
The notice advertises free clock faces at EuDaly’s and mentions a radio gift plan on display in the window with unclear details.
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EuDaly'’s
Attention Red Men Dues Due By December 31 1927
Notice warns members that December 31 1927 is the final day to pay dues. Public notice signed by D I Sprenger C of R. includes dues reminder and membership obligation.
Accomplishments of Past Year by Retiring Chieftain
Paul V. McNutt of Bloomington relinquished the Indiana American Legion state command to Frank M. McHale of Logansport. The year 1927 saw a rapid membership gain, with Indiana first to exceed its prior year’s total. McNutt remains National Executive Committeeman for Indiana for the coming year.
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Paul V. McNutt
Bloomington
Frank M. McHale
Logansport
Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Indiana Legion
McNutt
Indiana
United States
Hope Doctor Will Confess Murder
Los Angeles authorities hope for an early confession from Dr. Charles McMillian in the murder of Mrs. Amelia Appleby. After 24 hours of questioning he offered a new story if he could see his estranged wife, while denying involvement. He was shown the victim’s shoes and gloves and queried about a will he had drafted.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Amelia Appleby
Chicago
Charles McMillas
MccMillian
San Fernando
California presses to link Hickman crimes to murder spree
California authorities pursue connections between William Edward Hickman and unsolved Pacific Coast crimes. They seek evidence to counter an insanity defense, aiming to present a broader case to the grand jury convening Tuesday for murder indictments.
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Los Angeles
Calif
State of
Hickman
Marion Parker
Welby Hunt
Ivy Toms
Hunt
Grand
Wale Indicted in Bank Failure Linked to LaGrange Bank
Clyde A. Wale Republican state chairman and Valentine Weaver of LaGrange were indicted by a federal grand jury over the First National Bank of LaGrange collapse. Wale, ex vice president, resigned after Walb Construction involvement. Weaver was bank president. Arraignment set before Judge Baltzell January 7 in U S District Court.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Clyde A. Walle
Lagrange
Valentine Weaver
Federal Grand Jury
First National Bank of Lagrange
Walb
Walb Construction Co
Weaver
Baltzell
United States District Court
Nether
Jackson defends record in New Year message defense attack
Indiana Governor Ed Jackson used a New Year broadcast to defend his administration and attack alleged misrepresentations. He denied state funding for the mailing, claimed 1928 would begin with low taxes and a strong budget, and said Indiana's administration reflects the will of a large majority after the last election.
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Indianapolis
Ed Jackson
Warren T. McCray
Jackson
Indiana
New Year's Dance by Seymour Aerie No 655 F C BE
Seymour Aerie 655 hosts its annual New Year's dance on Saturday December 31 from 8 to 12. The event features Schmerer's Orchestra and invites Eagles members families and guests.
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Seymour Aerie
F. C. BE
Schmerer
Central Christian Church to Elect Trustees and Officers
At the morning service on January 1 1928 Central Christian Church will elect three trustees and other officers including L. G Shannon as Clerk.
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Central Christian Church
L. G Shannon
Buckwheat and Graham Flours At Woodstock Mills
Fresh milled buckwheat flour offered at 5¢ per pound and whole wheat graham flour from Woodstock Mills. Delivery available by phone 353.
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Graham
Woodstock Mills
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Wife
Northern Pacific
Mrs. Warry Hobbs Miller
Savers Church
M’hale
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D. I. Sprenger
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Chieftan
Fox
United Prensa
Jerome Walsh
Clyde A. Wale
Marion
Grand Jury
Senator Watson
Treasure Chest
North Chestnut St
Simon's
Seymour Water Co
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