Conger Named Shelbyville Oil Inspector Under New Law
SID CONGER OF Shelbyville is appointed the new state oil inspector by Governor Durbin. The post pays 2500 annually, runs four years, and allows the inspector to select his own deputies starting Jan 1. Conger, a known poultry expert and active community figure, is described as shrewd, industrious, and well connected with fairs and fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
Shelbyville
Durbin
William C. Zaring
W.C. Zaring
Conger Tibertt
Biatchiey
Indiana
Concert at Shortridge High School Benefit
Last night a concert in the Shortridge High School hall promoted by the Shortridge annex raised funds for gymnasium apparatus. Edward Ebert-Buchheim led the program with Danse Caprice and Trantella, featuring Luna Belle Confare, Stella Braden, Edith Brown, and Mr Buchheim in a piano finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge High School
Shortridge
Bellingers of Music
Edward Ebert-Buchheim
Trantella
Trip to California lecture aids library fund at church
The Melbourne Orchestra under Theodore Stenzel provided entertainment after an etereopticon lecture by Mr. George S. Applegate at the Presbyterian Church. Applegate’s talk was instructive as he explored the land of fruit and flowers and noted many topics were copyowned by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Presbyterian Church
George 5
Applegate
Library Fund
Rec
Melbourne
Theodore Stenzel
Dudley seeks reinstatement as Sullivan county sheriff
The Sullivan county sheriff's reinstatement plea is before Governor Durbin today. John S Bays and Charles D Hunt represent Dudley while W L Taylor and Merrill Moores for the state. Testimony from Illinois witnesses and Marion Davis, a mob leader, is anticipated as part of the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns. Dudley
Sullivan County
Durbin
John S. Bays
Charles D. Hunt
Sullivan
W. L. Taylor
Merrill Moores
Dudley
James Dillard
Marion Davis
Lawrence County
Illinois
Lawrenceville
Dillard
Johns
Bays
Davis
John Lemon
Indiana
Moores
Taylor
Statehouse
W. P. Maxwell
Maxwell
Indianapolis Chosen by Majority for Move in January
Indianapolis was selected by a majority of 130 locals for the move. The transition will occur in January and some officers of the brotherhood are expected to arrive in Indianapolis soon to seek suitable office space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
The
Brotherhood
Overstreet Buys Property On Meridian Street Residence Purchased
Representative Jesse Overstreet arranged the purchase of the 2015 North Meridian street residence from Lynn B. Millikan. The half brick half frame modern built home, bought through J N Ritchie, reportedly cost 15000. Overstreet has no Indianapolis residence and will furnish the house for his family.
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Henry J. Mauer
Hermine Mussman
Meridian and
Wilkins Streets
Elizabeth H. C Kreber
Clark H. Schooley
Malott Avenue
Yandes Street
Ida M. Thomas
Amelia Benzel
Colorado Avenue
New York Street
Jesse Overstreet
North
Meridian Street
Lynn B. Millikan
J. N. Ritchie
Overstreet
Indianapolis
Black Diamond Railway Planned From Vincennes To Indianapolis
Promoters announce the Black Diamond Railway a coal road to run from Vincennes through Knox Sullivan Greene Monroe Owen Clay Vigo Putnam Morgan Hendricks and Marion to Indianapolis. Capital stock 150000 with 90000 subscribed led by Richard G Haxton of Worthington. Construction may start before June 1 1903 contingent on financing. Indianapolis expected as a strong coal market and outlet.
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Indianapolis
Vincennes
Indiana
Knox, Sullivan, Greene, Monroe
Owen, Clay, Vigo
Putnam, Morgan, Hendricks
Marion
Richard G. Haxton
Worthington
Haxton
Secretary of State
Mr. Haxton
Black Diamond
School Boards Report Promises New Publications and Budget
The school board approves a 3000 copy publication of the superintendent and board report, with illustrations of rooms and new schools. Expenditures total 15296 last month. Librarian Browning notes 98515 books in system with 27310 circulated in November. Harriet Garri and H R Miller appointed as teachers, and Thanksgiving collection raises 208.66. A late 19th century legal fee dispute with Brown and Hornbrook firm is discussed.
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Superintendent of Public Schools
Kendal
Sentinel Printing Company
Browning
Moores
Willam T. Brown
Smith
Duncan, Hornbrook & Smith
Kendall
Harriet Garri
H. R. Miller
Triple reception honors three national military leaders in Indianapolis
Union Veteran Legion hall hosted a triple reception for Commander George W. Spahr, Frank Martin, and Miss Addie Wallace. More than 300 members of Sons of Veterans, Ladies Aid Society, and Union Veteran Legion attended amid music, recitations, and speeches praising unity and remembrance of Union soldiers.
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Union Veteran Legion, Sons of Veterans and Ladies’ Aid Society
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Sons of Veterans and Ladies’ Aid Society
Union Veteran Legion
Indianapolis
George W. Spahr
Frank Martin
Sons of Veterans
Addie Wallace
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ella D. Zinn
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ivan N. Walker
Eee
Agnes Hitt
George Aeewa
The
Loyal Legion
Etta Houk
George F. Ogden
Durbin
Bookwalter
Starr
Thomas
Maggie Stevens
Elmer E. Woods
David 8. Leach
Spahr
Martin
J. W. Desler
Wallace
H. McAbee
Admiral Brown
Zion
Hitt
Colonel Walker
Carpenter Union Telegram Reveals Referendum Result
H E Travis of the local carpenters union received a telegram from W D Huber, general president, in Philadelphia, announcing the referendum outcome on the change in the anapolis. Huber stated the vote has not yet been officially announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Travis
Carpenters’ Union
W. D. Huber
National Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Philadelphia
Anapolis
Huber
New alanos at $16 and up at Wuichner's
Local shop Wuichner's lists new alanos starting at 16 dollars, with higher prices for larger models. Shoppers encouraged to visit for latest arrivals and price details.
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Wuichner’s
Declined Deputy State Treasurer Post by State Superintendent
State Superintendent Frank L. Jones will not become deputy state treasurer, turning down Nat A. Hill’s tender for business reasons. Jones leaves office Jan 1, succeeded by Fassett A. Cotton, with four offers under consideration including school work and other occupations. He declined amid ties to Hill’s campaign, and consideration includes gifts from Michigan and Ohio colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Jones
Nat A. Hill
Jones
Fassett A. Cotton
Hill
Pressneg
Michigan
Ohio
Vaudeville at Columbia Club Dec 13 in Assembly Room
The entertainment committee of the Columbia Club presents a first class vaudeville show in the clubhouse assembly room on Saturday evening December 13. The performance starts promptly at 9 o clock and is a stag affair with no tickets required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Club
Saturda
Through Car Route Trains Indianapolis to Dayton Schedule
Daily first class trains leave Indianapolis and arrive Dayton at 8:10 10:57 3:06 p m and 7:15 p m. Tickets and full information available on West Washington street or Union Station.
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Indianapolis
Dayton
West Washington Street
Union Station
Special coaches run to Greensboro connects to Winston Salem trains
Special coaches will run through with out change via Cincinnati, C. & C. and Southern Railway, reaching Greensboro Pp. m. next day, in ample time to connect with trains for Winston, Salem, High Point, Salisbury, Burlington and Durham. Call at Big Four Offices or address El wood Wilson, Noblesville, Ind.
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Cincinnati
Southern Railway
Greensboro
Winston, Salem
High Point
Salisbury
Burlington
Durham
Big Four
Elwood Wilson
Noblesville
Ind
Big Four Holiday Round Trip Excursions
Holiday excursions at one and one third fare for round trip to all points in Central Passenger Association territory. Valid Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 with return to Jan 2. Students teachers with certificate may travel, return by Jan 8. For details contact Big Four agents H M Bronson Indianapolis. R P Algeo for other routes. Also advertise German Fire Insurance Indiana Garland Stores and Ranges Koehring & Bro.
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Central Passenger Association
Big Four
H. M. Bronson
East
Washington St
Indianapolis
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Ager School of Music
George
Appleazate
Johns. Bays
MOB
Carpenters
Hood
F. L. Jones
Pennsylvania
N. C
R. P. Algeo
South
Delaware Street
Janes
Langenskamp Bros
Brass Works
Brasanework
Georgia At
Garland Stores and Ranges
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia Av
BU Ae
Cii
CIA de Jewelers
Holiday Umbrellas
Pennsylvania St
Fellowe
Bia
Marcy
Dainty
J. H. Reed
Qren Eveninss
Merritt’s Woolen Mill
Washington Street
Taggart
Butters
Carl L. Rost
Illinois Street
Claypool Hotel
Incinnus
ATI
Washin
Wee
Spaulding & CO
Jackson Blvd
Corner State Street
Chicago
Schrader China CO
East Washington Street
Santa Claus’s
Hardware Shop
Rogers
Lilly & Stalnaker Case
Westington Street
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