Man Survives 25-Foot Fall While Repairing Chimney
Clarence Burkepile, 19, a carpenter, fell from a roof while standing on an extension ladder to repair a chimney in Grover’s home. The ladder tipped, throwing him to the ground about 26 feet away. He was carried home on a stretcher, with a possible back fracture but no confirmed broken bones, treated with hypodermics, and remained conscious and recovering the next day. Neighbors and an ambulance aided him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Clarence 19
Burkepile
North Division Street
Burkeplie
Fred Av! Webber
Hae Bepith
Mts
Weber
Harry Patterson
McCormick
Webber
Tie Wife
Sly
Burkespile
Burkepite
Althomt
Meadmin
Carpentier
Aiorth
Ahoclan
Lavkot
Ain
Injury clinic report on Burkeplie Crilay eventing patient
An injured man was examined after an incident at Burkeplie Crilay. He showed no specific pain but was sore all over and may develop internal injuries by Friday afternoon. The attending physician noted the patient is resting well and not expressing clear pain at noon.
Toole to Leave Mt Vernon for Ford Plant Post
John J. Toole, longtime Mt Vernon resident, will depart May 11 for Columbus to become office manager at Ford Motor Company's branch plant. The Columbus operation will expand with a new building equal in size to the current plant. He will not move his wife and three children until a later date. Toole, who came from Philadelphia, is regarded for his extensive bookkeeping knowledge in Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Toole
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
Ford Motor Company
Mr. Toole
Philadelphia
M& Vernon
Balloon Found Near Marion by Miles Robinson
A balloon launched by Miles Robinson was found on a farm two and a half miles west of Marion Saturday morning at six o clock Miss Edna Hall located the balloon and notified Master Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Robinson
Marion
Edna Hall
Master Robinson
Woman's club meeting in Danville and Buckeye City
The Danville and Buckeye City Woman's club met Thursday evening at Tr. Greer's home. Members discussed rolls for culture of amusement and reviewed books including Saddie by Mrs A G Welsbemyer. Willard Baker led discussion and quotes from Henry Van Dyke were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Woman’s Club
Buckeye City
Tr. Greer
Willard Baker
Mre
A. G. Welsbemyer
Tion
Henry van Dyek
McNutt Neada Wedding In Brandon Area
Society notes report the marriage of Ray McNutt and Nora Ww at 2 p.m. and their home will be on a farm near Brodericktown. Also, Miss Lola Wright hosted an all day missionary meeting at Brandon Baptist Church with about fifty women and a noon chicken dinner. A Kentucky wedding rumor involving Charlee Geaeling and Minnie Rote surfaced locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Wright
Willaionary Society of the
Brandon Baptist Cburch
Hee Tome
Brandon
Hue
Kentucky
Priddy
Charlee Geaeling
C & GC
Croce
Formarly
Nearwoniin
McDaniel Aberaft
Fragmentary obituary notices from a local paper
Readable fragments describe multiple individuals with uncertain details. Names appear with initials and partial phrases, including possible birth or death references, locations, and dates. The text is highly garbled, offering no clear events or outcomes to summarize.
All Guilt Denied in Tar and Feather Attack Case
Lamet Clark of Jackson township identified seven masked men who attacked him last Saturday night. Edward Boyd and Earl Rine denied involvement, claiming innocence before Mayor Mitchell. They posted bonds of 100 dollars each and were released after waiving examination and awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iist
Lamet Clark
Jackson Township
Edward Boyd
Earl Rine
Clark
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Sherrif Mossholder
Bond
Bladensburg
TL Jones
Samuel Rine
Boyd
King's
Madensburg
Albert Hofmann Sets Mark At Mr Vernon High School
Albert Hofmann son of Mr and Mrs C J Hofmann of Oak Street attains perfect attendance since entering Mt Vernon Illinois in third grade and posts a steady 84 to 96 average this year. He has never missed a day or been tardy and remains near the head of his class while being regarded as a standout non athlete and trusted classmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vernon High School
Albert Hofmann
Ana
C. J. Hofmann
Oak Street
Mt. Vernon Selinois
Ward Selon
Arnold
Hofmann
Fire and smoke disrupts business at city office
An unclear report describes a small firm fire scene on West Olio Avenue near Thursday afternoon. A coat bursts into flames, smoke fills a doorway, and officials discover a blaze with substances burning. workers extinguish the flames and investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovat Wien
Olio
Contagra
John Al Grahama with Lakhite whites at Newark on Saturday
John Al Grahama faced Lakhite whites in a Newark match held Saturday. Details on score or outcomes are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John AL Grahama
Newark
Notable British General Townshend Besieged At Kut
Long siege narrative centers on Major General Charles Townshend commander at Kut el Amara Mesopotamia. Critics hail his defence as exemplary while debate rages in Parliament over responsibility for the Baghdad push. Also notes Governor William O McDonald’s stance amid Mexican border disturbances and New Mexico politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Charles V. F. Townshend
Kut-el-Amara
Mesopotamia
House of Commons
J. Austen Chamberlain
India
Bagilad
Townshend
Kut el-Ampra
John Nixon
Ctesiplon
Kutel-Amara
Napoleon
Germany
New Mexico
William O. McDonald
Columbo
United States Army
Twelve Golden Rules for Young Ladies Sermon List
Rev Thomas Hughes of Rocky River Methodist church preached on a set of twelve rules for young women. The guidance stresses modesty propriety and prudent judgment in dress company and plans for marriage with emphasis on inner character and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Thomas Hughes
Rocky River Methodist Church
Man Smoked Hundred Cigarettes a Day Committed to Asylum
Detroit dairies report Frank Winters a German born man who smoked about a hundred cigarettes daily was committed to Ponting asylum by Judge Hulbert after Dr Layton declared nicotine use impaired his mind Winters frequented a saloon near Chamberlain and Lawndale avenues and begged smokes from patrons Berman proprietor testified Winters lost his will and could not work, leading to the court petition for detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frank Winters
Ponting Asylum
Hulbert
Sr. J. Layton
Winters
Chamberlain and
Lawndale Avenues
Autonu
Joseph Berman
Berman
Wiiters
Layton
Fewer Kansas Farmers in 1915 Than a Decade Before
Kansas faces a decline in those engaged in agriculture. J. Mohler, secretary of the state board of agriculture, notes 65 percent of all workers in 1895 were in farming, 60 percent in 1905, and 46 percent in 1915. He warns of a discouraging trend and cites home seeking, land ownership, capital, and rural life improvements as key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilege
Kanu
Kan- Mins
J. ©. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Aiga
Kansas
Mobler
Artistic hands refuse coal work to save fingers
In Montebir New Jersey a man with delicate fingers refuses a coal wagon job to support his wife and six children, choosing care for his plane hands over labor. This anecdote from Mrs Nettie B Patterson in the Altrulat Society annual report highlights challenges faced by refined workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montebir
N. J
Nettie B. Patterson
Altrulat Society
Farmer seeks wife after sixteen years with no luck
Derby farmer Joseph Cromin says he has searched forty two states and two European countries for a suitable wife, seeking a temperate, healthy partner. He vows to keep looking despite years of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Joseph Cromin
Derby
Europe
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Clarence Burkepile
Toole
Ford
Twin City
Ben Sr
Eyre Worry Dollert
SY Highy
Qvania
Roahietory
Pronk Weeley
Agi Si
Méfater
Ray Fee Myn
Maitib Wang Ming Gereri
Chauntry Supply State
Ohio
Stans Gnweneity Bty
Moffett
Qohuin
Rine
Bonds
Davidson Barn
C. V. F. Townshend
McDonald
Mexico
Sanu
Howl Tie Soo
Chen
Anna
American Press Association
Avie Cap
AEDON
Benne
Talla Finney
Apson James
Fletcher
Titan
International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated
S. C. Sapp & Sons
the Licking Creamery Co
Creamery
Bellville
Fredericktown
Lexington Creamery
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