Bridges and road repairs dominate Noblesville news
Noblesville April 17 1913 County Commissioners face heavy post flood work with urgent requests for country road repairs and bridge rebuilding. The Stony Creek bridge on Greenfield pike will be concrete built by National Concrete Co at 5616 dollars. Other contracts include western Arcadia roads and culverts with total costs several thousand dollars.
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Wayn
Noble
Third District
Washington
Harvey
Wayne
Noblesville
White River
Cicero Creek
The
National Concrete Company
Stony Creek
Greenfield Pike
Bridge
Little Road
West of
Arcadia
Mason and Moreland
Death of John E Kerr of Indianapolis
Relatives in the county were informed of the death in Indianapolis on Tuesday of John E Kerr aged 73 formerly of this county He was a brother in law of Wm Norman of this place.
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John E. Kerr
Indianapolis
Wm. Norman
Twine Prices Driven Up by Mexican War Impact
Higher binder twine prices this year result from war in Mexico reducing sisal fiber supply.
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Mexico
Clover Crop Essential for Corn Farming Prosperity
The article argues that clover sod and legume rotation boost corn yields in a corn belt. It advises sowing clover with spring or summer cereals, favoring rye as a nurse crop, and stresses sowing with oats when rye is scarce. Early harvesting and adequate seed coverage are key to moisture balance and future profits.
Hamilton County meet medals sold by A S Rowe
All 18 medals cups and banners for the Hamilton County Oratorical and Field meet were sold by A S Rowe and are on display at his jewelry store. The meet is scheduled at Noblesville on April 26 with Sheridan High School involved.
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Hamilton County
A. S. Rowe
Noblesville
Sheridan High School
Injured Sheridan Farmer Recovers from Ribs and Shock
R. H. Cox a prominent farmer southwest of Sheridan is recovering after an accident last week while disking. Four ribs were broken and he sustained internal injuries and severe shock. He should convalesce rapidly unless unforeseen complications arise.
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R. H. Cox
Sheridan
Cox
Big Lot of Eggs Coming In Now
Sheridan's egg trade shows a flood of supply as G C McMath notes increased shipments to the Fear Campbell Company plant. Prices hover around fourteen cents, down four to five cents from last spring, with weather and Packers' market behavior seen shaping next winter's potential peak. Sheridan is described as a top egg region feeding eastern markets.
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Sheridan
G. C. McMath
Fear Campbell Company
Chicago
McConnell Named to Indiana Stallion Enrollment Board
C. M. McConnell of near Bakers Corner was chosen as one of three members on the new stallion enrollment board created by the recent legislature. The board will be supplemented by two members selected by the state board of agriculture and Purdue University and ratified by the Governor. The position pays five dollars per day plus expenses and begins work next year. McConnell, a noted Percheron breeder, has earned ribbons at several shows and is profiled elsewhere for his Sheridan area home.
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Indiana Draft Horse Breeders Association
State House
Indianapolis
C. M. McConnell
Bakers Corner
State Board of Agriculture
Purdue University
McConnell
Sheridan
The Farmers Are Busy With Plowing And Sowing
The week’s fine weather spurs farm work including sod plowing and oats sowing though recent wet conditions have delayed planting and may push it late. Modern machinery with heavy teams speeds field prep. a field can be plowed quickly, contrasting with older methods.
New Gavels From Missionary Ridge To Local Lodges
Dr. J. C. Newby arranged three hand carved gavels crafted from laurel wood taken from the scene of the battle above the clouds Missionary Ridge. The pieces will be presented to the I O O F Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges during his stop in Chattanooga en route from the south.
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Missionary Ridge
Masonic
Knights of Pythias
J. C. Newby
Chattanooga
Former Minister Dead William Talbert Dies at Albion
Mrs. A C Scott learned by telegram that her brother William Talbert died in Albion Indiana He was about seventy and a Wesleyan Methodist minister his last county charge being Boxley He left the ministry due to ill health years ago and served in Co A 101 Indiana Volunteers for three years in the Civil War.
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Josie Hartman
Ambros Hartman
Vestal
Osborn
Indianapolis
Fisher’s Station
A.C. Scott
Wm. Talbert
Albion
Indiana
Wesleyan-Methodist Church
Boxley
Co. A. 101
Indiana Volunteers
Woman Taken to Hospital for Tubercular Bone Relief
Mrs. E. J. Quiggle of the west town area was taken to an Indianapolis hospital Tuesday for possible surgery to relieve a tubercular bone. She has suffered for weeks and the case has drawn sympathy from neighbors because of her several small children. Mr. Quiggle works as a block signal man on the Monon.
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E. J. Quiggle
Indianapolis
Quiggle
Monon
Isaac Hiatt Dies at 72 Noblesville Civil War Vet
Isaac Hiatt of Noblesville died Tuesday morning in his seventy third year. He served in Co. A 101st Indiana Volunteers during the Civil War and was janitor of the courthouse for 80 years.
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Isaac Hiatt
Noblesville
Co. A
101St
Indiana Volunteers
Court House
Traded properties swap links town resident with farmer
George Francis traded his southwest town residence to George Hamilton for a 42 acre farm near Memphis Indiana and plans to move next week. Hamilton is a former local resident.
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George Francis
George Hamilton
Memphis
Ind
Mr. Hamilton
Sheridan Alumni Banquet Date Set for May 2
The arrangement committee has set Friday evening May 2 as the date for the Sheridan alumni banquet. The annual meeting will again be held in the customary location this year.
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Sheridan
Wheat prices rise amid 1913 crop prospects in reserves
Farmers report strong 1913 crop prospects and favorable wheat prices in reserve markets. Officials note improved demand and stable outlook for grain shipments through the harvest season.
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Tad
Westfield Pike
Mr. Locks
Baker's Corner
H. L
Findley
Harry Layton
Perkinsville
Hamilton
Madison
J. M. Worthington
Hamilton Trustmpany
A.D. Worthington
Arthur Worthington
Mr. Worthington
John Harnish
Wan Aton
O. Awish
Cleo Gray
Gertrude Ballard
Jerry Ballard
Dollie Gan
Mollie Gant
Marion County
Evan Bray
James H. Hooker
John Kerr
Disking
Breeders Association
A. C. Scott
Kerclevale Glen
Hutchens & Wantt
Grocers
Cook Coal
Vigkery
Bartlett Gallery
Children’s Work
Samuel Griffin
Harry H. Griffin
Griffin & Griffin Lawyers
Newby Block
Sheridan, Ind
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