Benjamin J. Peake Dead Civil War Veteran Dies in Indianapolis
Benjamin J. Peake, Civil War veteran and former Libby Prison detainee, died yesterday at his home on North State Avenue. He served in the Thirty-third Indiana Infantry, was captured at Thompson Station, and later worked in wholesale flour and feed on Virginia Avenue. He leaves a widow and five children and will be buried at his home with services by the Scottish Rite.
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J. Peake
North State Avenue
Rush County
Shelby County
Indianapolis
Virginia Avenue
Wigon
Indiana
Indiana Steers
Thompson Station
Tenn
Libby
Marion Lodge
Scottish Rite
Thomas Post
Anne Dildine
Eva William
Alonzo Peake
Corner in turkeys signals spring trade in New York
A turkey corner by H Owen, agent for Condron Brothers, shows 50,000 pounds in cold storage locally and 40,000 pounds held by J R Buda Co, with Owen likely to buy. Prices pegged at about 34 to 34 1/2 cents per pound, investment around 280000 dollars. March aims for 33 to 34 cents. Over 1,090,000 pounds dressed in storage in Indianapolis wired to New York dealers for trade. Indian shipments expected to boost New York pork of Western origin.
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H. ‘Owen
Condron Brothers
Indianapolis
New York
Mortgage delay allowed by attorney general guidance
William L. Taylor, attorney general, directs county auditors to permit mortgage on the duplicate for next tax payments. Court decisions that mortgage delay is legal should be respected until the United Court acts. About nine writs were made this year seeking a deduction from real estate action due to this practice.
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William L. Taylor
United Court
New Pianos At 16 And Up At Wulchner s
Local ad notes new pianos priced from sixteen dollars and up at Wulchner s piano store. The listing highlights broad range and entry level models, inviting customers to explore offerings and compare prices.
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Wulchner’s
Loyal Legion weighs sword for Admiral Taylor
Indiana Commandery moves to have the Legislature introduce and pass a bill authorizing presentation of a handsome sword to Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor, commander of the battleship Indiana in the Santiago fight. Admirals Brown to name the legislative committee. banquet follows with 95 members.
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Loyal Legion
Henry C. Taylor
Santiago
Columbia Club
Admiral Brown
Admiral Taylor
Taylor
Legislative Committee
John W. Sanderson
Ohio Volunteers
John Tilson
Indiana Volunteers
Frederick E. Matson
Frank J. Cleland
Gordon E. Varney
James B. Warner
John D. Thompson
Legion
Dana A. Thompson
H. C. Meserve
Indianapolis
Frank Morrison
George C. Harvey
Danville
Our Mothers
Captain Bearss
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Mr. Holliday
T. B. Eastman
the Loyal Legion
Frank Martin
Sons of Veterans
Will Cumback
Greensburg
E. P. Hammond
C. G. Thomson
Lafayette
Markle
Winchester
G. W. H. Kemper
Muncie
A. C. Ford
J. Smith Talley
Terre Haute
George F. Beasly
J.B. Safford
Pittsburg
J. W. Ma
State Teachers Association to Meet in Indiana
The forty ninth annual meeting of the Indiana State Teachers Association will be held December 29 to 31 mostly at the Statehouse with sessions in the Masonic Temple. Presidents Brown and Prosser will speak. Bev eridge and Lindley will address, along with other educators. Textbooks and the Indiana Academy of Science meet. a special rail fare is offered.
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Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Statehouse
Masonic Temple
H. B. Brown
Valparaiso
C. A. Prosser
New Albany
Prosser
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
General Association
D Brown
Butler College
F. L. Jones
F. A. Cotton
W. L. Bryan
W. P. Kane
Wabash College
Supreme Court
Indiana Academy of Science
Bad Boy Captured After Weeks of Coal Theft
Police captured James Conners and another boy on charges of stealing coal from the Union Railway Company after a seven week manhunt. Conners, previously jailed for loitering, was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days in jail with costs, while the companion was spared after a good record. Additional juveniles were arraigned for stealing wheat. two were fined and others released. Judge Stubbs warned that parental affidavits could lead to harsher action at Plainfield. Warrick H. Ripley was expelled from the Marion Club.
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James Conners
Griffin and Hull
Union Railway Company
Conners
Stubbs
Conners J . Stubbs
Judge Stubbs
Hull
Griffin
Harry Campbell
Henry Woodson
Club Member Seeks Reinstatement After Expulsion
A Marion Club member claims he was expelled without trial over two shares of stock pledged to a pawnbroker as security for a small loan. He states the stock was not misused and vows to appeal to members for reinstatement, warning of court action if the board refuses.
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Ripley
Marion Club
Alleged Detectives Swindle Albany Church Seek Missing Men
Albany Indiana church members who fought liquor sales hired two men who claimed to be Indianapolis detectives to gather evidence against saloon keepers and druggists. They paid $45, the men secured one indictment then vanished. No officer confirms any affiliation and all agencies deny involvement. Summonses to Sheriff Sauicy go unanswered as the detectives remain at large.
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Albany
Ind
Indianapolis
Gerber
Sauicy
Salvation Army Aims for Five Thousand Christmas Feasts
Captain Atkins reports progress toward feeding 5,000 poor on Christmas Day with food and clothing from Salvation Army efforts. Donations include 80 pounds of chicken, 25 bushels of apples, 40 loaves of bread, and vegetables and meats for baskets. Police will report names of deserving poor by midweek as pots on multiple streets help fund the feast.
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Salvation Army Corps
Atkins
Army
Washington Street
Illinois
Washington
Pennsylvania
Washington Streets
Meridian
T C Steele Exhibits At National Arts Club New York
The Times praises T C Steele for atmospheric scenes including October Morning on the Whitewater Mysterious River River In Winter and Brook Winter. It highlights his wintry color palette pale browns reds earth blues greens and contrasts with snow. Autumn Landscape Town in the Valley and closer view Townscapes Winter Morning Western Town Winter noted.
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T. C. Steele
National Arts Club
New York
the Times
Insurance ad for German Fire Insurance of Indiana
An insurance notice from General offices at 28 South Delaware street offers coverage for fire, tornado and explosion risks. service emphasizes comprehensive protection and company name German Fire Insurance of Indiana.
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South
Delaware Street
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J. E. Bodine & CO
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Kansas City
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