Pig Milk Experiment Ends With Fractured Leg
Early Thursday morning Dick re Geiger residing southeast of town attempted to feed a pig milk by holding it to a cow. The pig bit the cow provoking the cow to kick and break Geiger’s right leg above the ankle. Dr Leckrone attended and set the fracture. Geiger will be housed for weeks and cannot drive a school route, needing a substitute driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Re Geiger
Mr. Geiger
Leckrone
Mr. Geifer
Improving Newton Getty Returns To Town After Surgery
Newton Getty has shown notable improvement in recent days and was seen about town on Tuesday afternoon. He underwent an operation in a Chicago hospital about six weeks ago and is recovering.
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Newton Getty
Chicago
Two Convicted of Arson in State Fire Marshal Cases
Two more convictions were obtained by the state fire marshal's office with John Nicholson of Huntingburg and Rufus Silum of French Lick found guilty of arson. Each received two to twenty-one years in prison. Jack McCune faces trial as an accomplice in Dubois county next term. The fire marshal plans several arson trials over the next two court terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fire Marshal
Ofice
John Nicholson
Huntingburg
Rufus ‘Silum
French Lick
Jack McCune
Nicholson
Duboisk County
Mill Move to Town Ends Farm Era for Hill Family
William Hill plans to retire next spring and move to town. He will vacate the farm on North Jefferson Street, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. GM Burdge, with son Levi Hill and family taking over the property.
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William Hill
Opus
Jefferson ‘Street
Burdge
Levi Hill and
Familly
Installed Officers at P lodge Meeting
The EE of P lodge installed officers for the ensuing term at their regular meeting Monday evening. One candidate was given the first rank initiation.
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P.lodge
Ladies Enjoy Afternoon at Mrs Flora Zile Home
Mrs H E Regenos Mrs B G Tullis and young Bruce and Mrs J F Clymer visited Mrs Flora Zile west of town on Wednesday. In the afternoon Mrs J A Teeter and daughter Mary joined them. The group had a pleasant time and a splendid dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Regenos
B. G. Tullis
Bruce
J. F. Clymer
Flora Zile
J. A. Teeter
Mary
Beehivelike School Life Under Leaders Cline and Morrison
A busy school scene praises Prof. J. D. Lee Cline and Prof. O. V. Morrison for strong teacher cooperation. Students enjoy expanded courses including manual training and domestic science as Silver Lake township schools aim for a banner term with trustee N. M. Frantz securing quality staff.
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J. D. Lee Cline
O. VD. Morrison
N. M. Frantz
Vno
Silver
Lake and
Lake Town
It Laughs Till He Died over Biff Magazine Offer
Abe Skinner of Taylorsburg Ohio laughed himself to death reading Biff the Nation al Magazine of Fun. The piece promotes Biff as highly illustrated with top artists and writers and claims the magazine will keep the family cheerful all year. It urges subscriptions at one dollar a year with a fifty cent clipping and mail to Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorsburg
Ohio
Abe_ Skinner
Biff
Fourteen Year Old Fights Robbers on Sycamore Street
A fragment from Silver Lake recounts a hand to hand encounter with robbers on Sycamore Street. William Price, an employee of Stout & Son hardware, was shot in the left hand while others escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Sycamore
William Price
Stout & Son Hardware
Silver Lake
Man Detained After Request to See Brother at Jail
An unidentified man sought to visit his brother Charles Boggess at the jail. The sheriff admitted him and, after the door was locked, informed him he was under arrest on a warrant over five years standing.
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Charles. Boggess
Rader and Tullis Family Note Missing Details
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hazel Tullis daughter of Oscar Tullis with unclear locality. No clear event, date, or organization provided.
Pleasant evening at Oliver Sells home for Clyde Sells tenth birthday
A pleasant evening was spent at the Oliver Sells home south of town on Wednesday. Bari Spangle and family Mrs Mack Lambert and children and Hollace and Royak Brown were present. The occasion honored Master Clyde Sells tenth birthday.
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Oliver, Sells
Bari Spangle
Mack Lambert
Hollace
Royak
Brown
Clyde Sells
Harter's Parole and Prison Release Sparking Debate
North Manchester News reports Howard B. Harter, released from prison after Governor Ralston commuted his sentence from 2 to 14 years to 1 to 14, arriving in Akron January 2. Harter vows reform but the piece questions whether leniency encourages further crime and reflects on punishment as a warning to others.
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Howard B. Harter
Michigan City
Akron
Ralston
Harter
Put
Manchester
They Prayed While Running Home From Sabbath School
Fragments describe Harry and Ethel crossing during a return trip from Sabbath school when they encountered a pull. The source text is garbled but suggests a sudden event or obstacle prompting prayer and a cautious response.
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Harry
Ethel
Patna
Neighbors Untangle Egg Mystery At Local Coop
A Wagga woman cared for a flock and daily heat in the coop. One evening she found eggs in the nest and was overjoyed. The next day neighbors reported a 2000 price and the scene drew interest from local observers.
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Price
Foster Reassigned After Typhoid Battle
Foster has been off duty about six months due to a severe attack of typhoid fever. Miller was down to take a position next month where he will be reassigned as needed.
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Tars Gon
Will
Foster
Poor Clothing Values Highlighted in Early Ledger Notes
A fragmented note outlines garment value issues mentioning a few poor items like a suit and overcoat. It references care and cleaning costs and mentions Shrocks in a context suggesting minimal worth or upkeep. The passage reflects frugal waste concerns and inventory concerns in an old ledger.
Dinner Menu Mentions Regional Figures in Turkey Service
A fragmented listing names several individuals associated with a turkey dinner event. Jantz Barre Geiger Binnet Schar laub Plera and Stevenson appear as participants or contributors in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jantz
Barre Geiger
Binnet Schar ‘Laub
Plera
and Stevenson
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Geiger
Sam
Sylvia
Fire Insurance
Brush & Hanson
The
Church of the Brethren
Eel River Two
Indiana
the Lord
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Pierceton
T. D. Butte
Ida May
Rbaugh
Ee Sas
Magazine Agency
Peess
Hazel Tullis
Oscar Tullis
Ares
Howard Harter
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