Registration Confusions Mark Noblesville Draft Week
Noblesville Indiana May 381 1917 and the draft ahead of registration day reveal confusion. A Canada based son of Jacob Rodeman seeks registration while officials note lack of jurisdiction for nonresidents. A local man 31 on June 4 avoids registration by timing his birthday. A would be groom seeks to register but misstates status. paperwork destroyed. County Council rejects two show association funding requests totaling about 2149 dollars. Insurance for the Poor Farm is increased to 10000 total. Funds approved for registration and September election costs. Circuit court denies a divorce cross-claim by Courtland Geyer. A marriage record filing shows 1174 licenses issued since 1912, a rise over prior five years. Caleb Cook will and other notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rodeman
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Canada
Jacob Rodeman
Sheridan
Joe Baker
Clarke, Brock & Co
Noblesville
Noblesville Horse Show Association
Carmel Horse Show Association
Carmel
C. M. Gentry
Frank Campbell
Henry Roberts
McMurtry
Carmel Association
Cloe
Courtland C. Geyer
Anna Geyer
Marion County
Geyer
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Paul Davis
Theodore F. Davis
Rural Routes Lengthened and Reassigned in Indiana Shakeup
Indiana rural route changes effective June 1 shift Clinton county carriers from Rossville Cyclone Scheleville Colfax and Frankfort to other routes. Additional pay of 4 to 10 dollars goes to carriers taking on extra patrons. Boone county gains as Terhune route is dropped and several routes lengthen with four carriers receiving higher pay. The Terhune route will be handled by Sheridan and Lebanon routes and three Sheridan carriers get added pay. Hamilton county changes not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Clinton County
Rossville
Cyclone
Scheleville
Colfax
Frankfort
Boone County
Terhune
Sheridan
Lebanon
Hamilton County
Tornado survivors recount Charleston disaster
E. T. Fristoe of Sheridan survived the Charleston tornado that devastated Illinois Saturday, killing thirty four and injuring about two hundred. He was in the Lawes hotel when the storm struck, was thrown from a second story, and landed on a fallen shade tree. Fristoe works as a salesman for a silo company with Charleston offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Fristoe
Sheridan
Illinois
Lawes
Charleston
Fristoe
Silo Company
Auto ingenuity in Sheridan's 1907 car boom
John Ridge found the first Buick order dated September 12, 1907 for one top equipped Model F at 1200 dollars. The car drew astonished reactions, license No.8, with only two other cars in town, marking rapid growth of the auto era from novelty to essential industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
John Ridge
Gabriel Horn
Fred Burton
George Palmer
Real Estate Transfers and New Cases Filed
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Cicero Washington township Noblesville and Fishers with prices from 1 to 5 500 dollars. Names include Jacob Case Alfred Jones John Stuart Elbert Buchanan Otto Clark Dessa Embry Marie Jensen and others. New cases filed include George F Schulenberg v A V Brown and multiple marriage licenses issued Augustine Faulstick Hentzy Abney Baker Price McKee Brackett Par Sle Esther Brackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Y. Case
Edward D. Havens
Cicero
Alfred B. Jones
Elmer F. Wheeler
Washington
John K. Stuart
Aaron J. Stuart
Julia E. Ares
Mary E. Eller
Crystia Manship
Fishers
Elbert Buchanan
Laura E. Randall
Noblesville
Otto Clark
Isabelle Wells
Washington Twp
Amos Carson
Darthoula A. Fosnight
Washington Two
Dessa
Embry
Orin Jessup Land Co
Home Place
Marie Jensen
James ‘Gatewood
George F. Schulenberg
A. V. Brown
Augustine A. Faulstick
Julia Hentzy
Eli Abney
Mahala Baker
Edward Price
Belle McKeeman
de Crossley
Esther Parsle Chester Brackett
Esther van Benthuysen
Town Board to appoint the town marshal in place of election
The legislature amended town election law making the marshal an appointive officer. The board of trustees will appoint and can dismiss the marshal, with salary set by the trustees, aiming to improve law enforcement. Regular fall elections will choose Town Trustees and Treasurer-Clerk. County Superintendent election set for next Monday with Prof. Walter Harger the sole applicant and incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Hamilton County Board of Education
Walter Harger
Haines
Poor Showing in Army YMCA Fund Drive Cited
Hamilton county reports a weak fund drive with $369.75 raised while Tipton county brings in $1,054 and fourteen counties total $28,177.45 in contributions.
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Hamilton County
Army Y. M. C. A
Tipton County
Deaths of William Ham and Marion Branchard in Kirklin area
William Ham, a Kirklin barber aged 61, was found dead Friday morning due to heart trouble. He leaves a wife and four children. Mrs. Marion Branchard of Jolietville died Sunday afternoon from complications of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ham
Kirklin
Marion Branchard
Jolietville
Paint Up And Clean Up Slogan Gains Local Interest
A Sheri dan merchants group adopts Paint Up and Clean Up as a town cleaner drive. Page six highlights painting topics. Paints and oils have risen, but buyers should stock up now while pre rise stock remains available. Local dealers offer full supplies at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Funeral for Attorney W H H Miller Sets City Applause
Charley Ringer attended the funeral of W H H Miller in Indianapolis. Ringer had rented Miller’s farm for seven years before moving to Sheridan. Miller served as Attorney General of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Ringer
Indianapolis
W. H. H. Miller
Mr. Ringer
Mr. Miller
Sheridan
Miller Bland
United Es
Robbers Break Into Four Noblesville Businesses
Thieves entered four business houses in Noblesville Tuesday night but found little of value, leaving empty safes and minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Which will you do some must fight some must farm
A fragmented line asks about choosing between fighting and farming, plus financial matters, in terse style. The text lists options with partial punctuation and unclear context.
Red Cross Public Meeting Called by Hamilton County Chapter
A public meeting is set for Saturday June 2 at 2 PM in the Noblesville court room. Ex Judge Meade Vestal will chair to organize for greater efficiency in Red Cross work and to urge local citizens to join. County Director for Adams Township Charles L. Martin invites participation within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
The
American Red Cross
Noblesville
Meade Vestal
Adams Township
Sheridan News Classifieds Ad Request
Fragmentary notice requests advertising space in the Sheridan News to sell or advertise items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan News
Registration day set for Adams township six precincts
Next Tuesday June 5 registration opens 7 AM to 9 PM in Adams township six booths. Precincts listed with officials at each location including library, Main street room, Griffin law offices, Town Hall, Bakers Corner, and Ekin. Registration targets all male residents 21 to under 31 with no exemptions. officials serve without pay. County board will receive reports by 9 PM and relay to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
F. O. Eudaly
G. M. Haughey
Main Street
Sam and
Harry Griffin
Pettijohn
T. L. Neill
J. L. Thomas
Court House
Indianapolis
Gets Plumbing Awarded City Building Contract
L. M. Burton has won the plumbing and heating contract for the Farmers National Bank building at about 4000 dollars. He will also install the plumbing and heating apparatus in the new M. E. church structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Burton
Farmers National
Bank
M._E. church
Sheridan Fifth At Big State Meet
Sheridan eyes on state track title were dashed at Lafayette as Manual Training of Indianapolis won with 14 points. Garten starred with 11 points, Williams set a 12 pound shot mark of 47 feet 6.5 inches. Richardson failed to place in sprints. high jumper from Rochester beat Noblesville. Trotter of North Salem set a mile record of 4 42.72. Weather hindered the meet and several locals missed attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Garten
Williams
Richardson
Hull
Noblesville
Rochester
John Nay
Trotter
North Salem
Rohrer
Goshen
Johnson
Huntington
Rhind
Hammond
Hammona
Strohle
Kirklin
Stottought
Greencastle
Lawlor
Thorntown
Devol
Lebanon
Messing
War News From Home and Abroad Highlights Local War Efforts
The article notes Roy Harbaugh’s enlistment and absence from registration at Ft. Bliss Texas, and mentions brothers in service including a Pershing campaign veteran. It reports Indiana Condensed Milk sending shipments to Belgian relief, Liberty Loan committees named locally, and soldiers training at camps with long days of work. It also covers college students earning credits for wartime work and reassurances about Indianapolis camp realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Harbaugh
Belgian Relief Committee
U. S
J. E. Kercheval
Farmers National Bank
Liberty Loan Distribution Committee
N. W. Cowgill
Noblesville
C. F. Childs
Federal Reserve Banks
Marbury Journal
Marbury
Alabama
Claude Ellis
Indianapolis
C.A. C
Ft. Story
Cape Henry
Heavy Coast Artillery
Jesse Ellis
Montgomery
Ala
Clark Colby
Ernest Campbell
Paul Nay
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Frank McConnell
Purdue
Sheridan
Montana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernest G. Kirby
Leliah F. Burris
Caleb Cook
Clinton
Boone
Gourt House
Town Board
Crown View Cemetery
G. A. R . Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Gretchen Lanham
Eber Teter
Ina Miller
E. J.mendenhall
Mendenhall
Halcyeon Mendenhall
Lanham
Relief Corps
S. H.S
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