Father of local man killed in auto accident
James M. Maggart aged 73 died at his Tipton county home after a Clover Leaf freight train struck the car carrying him and five others near Russiaville. He was the father of S. E. Maggart and died at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Funeral services for Maggart were held at Mt. Olive Wesleyan church with burial in Russiaville. Reports say other victims are on the road to recovery and Mrs Vawter suffered a broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Maggart
Tipton County
Russiaville
Ray Mulford Vawter
Emma Vawter
S. E. Maggart
Mt. Olive
Miners End Strike Return 10 Work
Indianapolis reports the end of the coal strike as 400000 miners accept President Wilson's proposed agreement. The deal grants a 14 percent immediate wage increase with a three person commission to review prices and future adjustments while hours remain at six per day for five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Nelson-DePoy Real Estate Service
Marion and Bluffton Traction cuts off two more cars
The Marion and Bluffton Traction company reduced service to conserve fuel by removing two additional cars. One train leaves at 5:51 a.m. from here and another leaves Marion at 5:30 a.m. and arrives here at 5:51 a.m. These follow earlier reductions noted in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion & Bluffton Traction Company
Marion
Local residents recover from rheumatic attack and gains
Mr Crum of North First street has recovered from a severe sciatic rheumatism and is able to be out. Ted Boxell is improving and can come up town every few days, reporting a 10 pound weight gain in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Crum
North First Street
Ted Boxell
The New Edison Phonograph With a Soul Ad Claims
An advertisement touts The New Edison phonograph as the sole instrument that re creates all forms of music. It highlights Thomas Edison's Project with millions spent and promotes a special payment plan enabling every family to own the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
The Victrola phonograph praised for tone and beauty
The Victrola is presented as the premier phonograph with pure tone and exquisite cabinet craftsmanship. It emphasizes nationwide recognition and high quality construction by skilled woodworkers, matching the instrument's refined performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Marion Personal News Jumpstart in Local Happenings
Mrs G G Richardson visited Marion Monday. Breedlove Bros take Indiana Silo agency and will take orders soon. James Gardner bought a Ford sedan from Universal Motor Co Marion. Furnish bought a Ford truck for his produce business from the same company. Deloris Furnish born weighing 9 pounds last Friday night. mother and baby thriving. Grandma Oxley ill with stomach and bowel trouble. Mrs Dan Van Ness ill with liver trouble. Spotted Poland China hog sale in Gallion township barn netted 312 for one sow and pigs. Krieg, buyer, has bought August Bollhoefer farm and will move in spring. Wayne Furnish has taken a Marion job. Cold snap drops temps to around 5 below zero. Red Cross Christmas Seals urged. Grandma Herring ill. Mrs Y W Banter caring for her. Mrs E E Burkhart ill with quinsy. Oren Woodard’s son burned chin and neck. doctor treated. Alvah Williamson’s son sick with typhoid. Daphne Pilkington sick at East Main street. W F Lee to Indianapolis for Holton tractor agency for four counties. Miss Hammon visited Silver Lake. Jonas Paxton dined with Marion friends. W R C Marion sent plant to Mrs Ellen Jeffries. Chester Mills and family hosted in Marion. Dora Waggaman visiting Marion. A N Farnshell returning from Illinois. Rose Waggaman in Marion. Marion Lee and wife welcomed daughter Violet Pearl. T B Dicken suffering cold. Omer Swathwood family welcomed daughter Elsie Allen. Mrs Swathwood formerly Sada Martin.
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G. G. Richardson
Marion
Glenn Breedlove
Betty Lou
Breedlove Bros
Indiana Silo
James K. P. Gardner
Universal Motor Co
Lewis Furnish
Francis
Mildred Furnish
Hagerstown
Elmer Endsley
Deloris
Grandma Oxley
Farrville
Dan van Ness
Gallion
Krieg
Dead Trout
van Buren
Red Cross
Grandma Herring
Y. W. Banter
Dillman
E. E. Burkhart
Oren Woodard
Alvah
Williamson
Daphne Pilkington
East Main Street
Equity Exchange
W. F. Lee
Indianapolis
Holton
Rose Waggaman
Willis Palmer
Marion Lee
Violet Pearl
T. B. Dicken
Omer Swathwood
Elsie
Allen
Swathwood
Sada Martin
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Grafonola
the House of Butler
House of Butler
Center
Tetlouuse
N. Shhiff
East Side Square
Wayne Furnish
Miss Hammon
Silver Lake
Jonas Paxton
George Thomas
Ellen Jeffries
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