Local track team takes third at county meet in Noblesville
Westfield wins broad jump and leads standings 35 to 33 with Noblesville 33 and Sheridan 27. Event results include Kimble and Wyant in sprints, Danforth and Johnson in field events, and the 880 and relay races. A nearby sale and eggs for sale notices follow the sports results.
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Noblesville
Westfield
Kimhbal
Sheridan
Wyant
Miller
Roads
Atlanta
Kimbal
Johnson
Davis
Kimble
Neal
Hall Westfield
Hill
Wolfgang
Kercheval
May Weather Averages From Thirty Seven Years Of Records
Weather bureau data cover thirty seven years in May, noting a normal 63 degree average. Highlights include the warmest May 1596 at 71, coldest 1882 at 58, high of 96 on May 31 1905, low of 31 on May 2 1877, and last killing frost May 21. Average May precipitation 3.97 inches with 13 days of .01 inch+. max monthly 8.83 inches in 1892, min 1.07 in 1895. Continuous: 24 hour max 3.31 inches on May 7 1876. snowfall peak 24 inches May 2 1877. Clear days eight, partly cloudy thirteen, cloudy ten. southerly prevailing winds at 10 mph.
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Weather Bureau
Changing Times From Wagons To Cars
A Bethany Clipper reflection notes how 30 years ago steel-wire spring wagons were luxury and most rode in farm wagons. Now rubber-tired cars are common, funeral processions lack farm wagons, and upper classes prefer autos. It laments rising costs and faster travel altering daily life and blessings.
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Texas
Bethany
Indiana Postmasters Granted Leave for May Meeting
Postmasters of the second and third classes in Indiana receive leave of absence for up to five days to attend the Postmasters Association of Indiana annual meeting in Indianapolis on May 21 and 22.
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Indiana
Postmasters’ Association of
Indianapolis
Dismore of Scottsburg Sets Saturday Milk Cow Sale
M. Dismore of Scottsburg will sell 25 milk cows at a combination sale this Saturday.
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M. Dismore
Scottsburg
Sheridan Garners Fourth In High School Oratorical Contest
In Noblesville Saturday night Sheridan’s entrant finished fourth among eight schools including Atlanta Cicero Arcadia Noblesville Westfield Carmel Fishers. Prizes went to Leonard Carlin Noblesville first Melva Furnas Westfield second Ramona Bowen Atlanta third Mary Stahl Sheridan fourth Henry Walatz Arcadia fifth James Carraway Cicero sixth. Judges included professors from Earlham Shortridge Wabash Butler DePauw and Indiana University.
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Noblesville
Sheridan School
Atlanta
Cicero
Arcadia
Sheridan
Westfield
Carmel
Fishers Station
Leonard Carlin
Melva Furnas
Ramona Bowen
Mary Stahl
Henry E. Walatz
James R. Carraway
E. P. Trueblood
Earlham College
C. 8S. Thomas
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis
R. W. Brown
Wabash College
Thomas C. Howe
Butler College
Supt Llewelyn Hosts Senior Class Reception
Supt and Mrs Llewelyn entertained graduating seniors and high school faculty at their south Ohio street home. The evening featured games a three course progressive luncheon toasts a life oriented talk and a brief music program with piano duets vocal duet and a piano solo.
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South Ohio Street
Llewelyn
Ethel Pogue
Merker
Mr. Ellis
Huber
Llewelyan
Oakie Cooper
Mabel Perry
Bertha McMath
Nina Gregory
March Death List Highlights Tolls Across 1907 State
The report shows 3 201 deaths in March and 3 502 in March 1907 with death rates 13.5 and 15.3 respectively. Consumption caused 416 deaths leaving 86 and 118 orphans under 12 for males and females. Pneumonia 463, diphtheria 18, typhoid 15, cancer 110, influenza 150 noted as prevenant across townships.
Epworth League Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Epworth League elected Walter Pritsch as president and Ella Smith, Malissa Scott, Daisy Shields and Vina Smith as vice presidents in a regular meeting. Zella Smith was named secretary J M Applegate treasurer and Margaret Mitchell as Junior League Superintendent. Anniversary services with installation are set for May 17 at 7 30.
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Epworth League
Walter Pritsch
V. P
Ella Smith
Malissa Scott
Daisy Shields
Vina Smith
Burley District View from the Tobacco Belt
Traveler reports from the Burley tobacco district near Tennessee and Cumberland rivers describing war memories along with current social changes in Kentucky. He notes dry state efforts, patrols near Pierceton, favorable corn and wheat prospects, and anticipates Taft leading a Republican ticket. The piece ends with notices from the Friends church and a local loan offer.
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Burley Tobacco District
Tennessee
Cumberland Rivers
Gen. Grant
Kentucky
Pierceton
Blueridge Mountains
Mississippi
Taft
Bradley
Fairbanks
Congress
Elwood Welcomes New Methodist Pastor and Wife
The Elwood Daily Record reports a warm reception for Rev. J. A. Sumwalt and his wife at the M E church. City officials and community leaders praised the couple and expressed hopes their ministry will aid Elwood’s improvement and happiness. The event drew large attendance and high praise from Rev. Sellers, Rev. Chandler, Mr. Moffett, Prof. Owens, Supt. Nuzum, Mayor Armfield, and Herman Harvey.
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Elwood
J. A. Sumwalt
M. E
Rev. Sellers
Rev. Chandler
Mr. Moffett
Prof. Owens
Supt. Nuzum
Armfield
Herman Harvey
J. A. Stmwall
Sheridan
Elwood Daily Record
Future of the Grand Army of the Republic in doubt
State G A R members debate whether to preserve the order or let it die with its founders. They favor continuing the legacy in some form and seek to safeguard relics and flags, noting state control may fail to protect them and warning that delaying action could ruin the flags.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Barbed wire blamed for cattle deaths and storms
A farmer warns that barbed wire fences attract lightning, calling them a cattle murderer as thunder storms approach. The piece notes higher insurance rates for stock with wire fencing and contrasts rail fences. Also included are local notices about Mission Board of Education meeting, social visits, and farm store offerings.
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Royster
G. Williams
Milter
Berg
Furnas
Walnut Grove
G. Newby
Griffin
Danforth
B. Johnson
David Sheridan
Roberts
T. Presser
R. Berg
C. Presser
J.M. Cox
Supt
Hastings
J. L. Hastings
Sheridan, Ind
Tait
Ladies Benefit Society of the Friends Church
Cora Smith
Union Loan and Trust Company
New Charge
Xtragoop
Clothes For Boys
Ederheimer, Stein & Co. Makers
Dr. F. Hutchens
Senate
Christian Women’s Board of Missions of the Christian Church
O. D. Williamson
Dora George
H. P. Willworth
Anna Boxley
Chas. Martin
Ind
Anna Peterson
Susan Lindley
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