Movement of county agricultural agents spreads in Indiana
Indiana fans the growth of county agents as state aid funds half salaries to place experts in 22 counties. Purdue links agents to federal agriculture, aiding farm life, clubs, and vocational education while assigning observers and parcel post support. Names of counties and agents listed, with plans for more counties by January and September openings.
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Indiana
E. I. Lewis
Indianapolis News
L. B. Clore
Purdue
Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Benton
J. W. McFarland
Porter
R. L. Nye
Jasper
O. C. Barrett
Elkhart
C. L. Coffeen
Decatur
W. E. afoCoy
Grant
Otis Crane
Wayne
Alex D. Cobb
Boone
R. W. Imel
Starke
B. R. Smalley
St. Joseph
S. Bordner
Parke
H. J. Reed
Lawrence
C. J. Jones
Henry
Gibson
R. R. Marshall
Clinton
W.W. Sylvester
Clark
A. J. Hutchins
Sullivan
A. W. Hayes
Laporte
J. B. Clore
Qontgomery
Marvel of the Dawn in New Castle Court Ti
A reflective piece on sunrise and dawn contrasted with sunset, exploring how early hours draw poets and workers alike. It notes dawn’s quiet energy, city chores, and the solitary comfort of morning light over distant rooftops and chimneys as the day begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle ‘Court
Suit Filed for Divorce Involving John Davis and Margaret Davis
John Davis of Washington files for divorce alleging misconduct by his wife Margaret and lists issues impacting him and their children. The case, connected to Padgett and Burris, references medical concerns and a disputed custody or support matter.
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Margaret
John Davis
Washington
Padgett & Burris
Salesman seeks 16000 from railroad in damages case
William Gardiner, a medicine salesman, sues the B&O Railroad at Iuka Illinois alleging losses and demands 16000 in damages, filed October 4, in 1310 record.
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Wiliam Gardiner
B. & O. . Southwester Railroad Company
Iuka
Democracy in Greene County Calls for New Blood in Congress
A Greene County Democrat urges replacing Congressman Cullop with a fresh candidate to renew district success. He cites long-standing county traditions, banquet gatherings, and local rivalries, arguing for new leadership to benefit the Second Congressional District and Greene Owen Mont counties.
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Morgan, Greene, Knox
Fry
Vincennes
Greene County
Ats
Linton
Congreso 1
Cullop
Greene, Owen and
Mont
Aji
Rural school notes urge better facilities and parent teachers group
Washington Township updates report one week long break and resumption on December 29. Vocational work gains approval, manual training praised by seventh and eighth graders. Diphtheria concerns eased with good attendance as teachers attend a farmers institute. Attendance rates for first semester are listed with room totals and named punctual pupils across rooms A C and D.
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Washington Township
Farmers Institute
Ieachers’ Institute
William, Lashley
Camilla Ford
Frederica Ulrich
Pearl Webber
Alary Ford
Oscar Forsythe
Rachel Jackman
Thomas Jordan
Hubert Denny
Oliver Dillon
Roy Fullerton
Leona Gill
Marion Jordan
Enid Kinnaman
Grace Webber
Helen GM
Ruth Hayes
Robert Webber
George Emmerling
Irma Forsythe
Cleo Hayes
Clara Ragsdale
Ada Ragsdale
Richard Kinnaman
Ivan Capehart
Wesley Bauer
Pearl Roberts
Harold Schied
Final Taps Sounded for James W. Sinclair in Debuír
James W. Sinclair died at 2 a m Saturday after a 19 day illness from gangrene. Born February 26 1848 in Crawford County he joined the Civil War service with Company D 80th Indiana Infantry and later transferred to the 129th. He lived in this city most of his life and is survived by his wife Mary Miller and four of seven children Mrs E A Ford John James and Will plus one brother Vinigh Sinclair. He was a member of the Red Men Phantas G A R and lived a life of quiet retirement since three years ago.
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James WW. Sinclair
Hohe
Walnut
East
Whea
Sinclair
Crawford
J County
Douglass Sinclair
80Th Indlant Infantry
129Th
Mary Miller
Dalless County
E. A. Ford
Covington
John
James
Will
Avinigm Sinclair
R. Sinclair
Impro Order of Red Men
Degree of
Phantas
G. A. R. Post
Arraignment in Princeton Jail Over Discharge Fight
Monday night Everett Weed faced arraignment on intoxication and assault and battery charges after a dispute with Waller over a gun. Weed pleaded guilty to intoxication, claimed innocence on the assault charge, and remains jailed in Princeton on bond default.
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Everett Weed
Waller
Will Reed
Princeton
Sims Calls Republican State Committee Meeting in Indianapolis
Fred A Sims chairman of the Republican state committee calls a December 30 meeting in Indianapolis to appoint mittmen for the reorganization. The session aims to finalize plans by February and will discuss a key party policy, with many prominent Republicans from across the state expected to attend.
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Fred A Sims
Cali
Fred A. Sims
Republican State Committee
Indianapolis
State Committee
Plainville Burials And Indictment Plea Not Guilty
George Neiswanger died in Muncie on Tuesday and was buried in Plainville on Thursday. he was a former Plainville resident and father of Joseph Nelawanger of Massey Indiana. Les Waller, age nineteen of Gibson county, died at Princeton Friday and faces a grand jury indictment. he pleaded not guilty.
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George Neiswanger
Muncie
Frysis
Plainville
Nelawanger
Joseph Nelawanger
Les Waller
Massey
Gibson County
Princeton
Death Claims Elizabeth Dillon at Oak Gtory Residence
Mrs Elizabeth Dillon 42 died Friday at 3 30 pm at the family home near Oak Gtory cause named as death by name and Sullivan. She was born Alsman county twenty four years ago and leaves husband Lewis Dillon and children Bernadette Beteman Cecil Dillon. She was a member of the Church of Saints.
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Elizabeth Dillon
Lewis Dillon
Oak Gtory
Ame and Sullivan
Dillon
Alsman
County
Bernadette ‘Beteman
Cecil Dillon
Mreil Dili
Church of Saints
Pretty home wedding unites Sara Frandiys and Arvil Williams
A Sunday ceremony at the bride Sara Frandiys lor's Ogden street home joined Arvil Franklin Williams in marriage at noon. Rev L B Johnson officiated and guests enjoyed a delicious dinner after the ceremony.
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Batorelor Wiz
Sara Frandiys
Lor
Arvil Franklin Wiliams
Ogden Street
L. B. Johnsop
Is There a Santa Claus In Virginia’s Memory
The piece recalls Colonel Steve Belding who died last Christmas week while townspeople still spoke warmly of his gentle greeting and Santa Claus tradition. It recounts his habit of reprinting the Is There a Santa Claus letter from a New York paper and includes the editor’s reply reassuring a child that Santa exists despite doubt.
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Santa Claus
Steve Belding
Colonel Belding
Steve
Virginia
New York
The
New York Sun
Papa Gays
Sun
O'Hanlon
Santa Claus Faith Encouraged by Virginia Letter
A Virginia reader quotes a famous editorial asserting belief in Santa Claus as a vital force of childhood joy and imagination. The passage contrasts unseen wonders with worldly doubt and recalls Colonel Belding’s funeral at Oak Grove, noting printers’ clatter will not forget him.
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Virginia
Santa Claus
Virginias
Colonel Belding
Oak Grove
Patrick's wife dies in Tulsa after long devotion to Patrick
Mrs Addie M. Francis Patrick, widow of Albert T. Patrick the man linked to the Rice murder case, died in Tulsa after a long illness. She spent about fifty thousand dollars and years seeking his pardon and freedom, visiting Albany and Washington to push for his release. She married Patrick by contract in 1902, just before his transfer to Sing Sing, and remained devoted throughout his trials and imprisonment.
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Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
William Marsh Rice
Tulsa
Oklo
Patrick
Addie M. Francis
Rice
Poe
iWfe
Mrs. Patrick
Albany
N. Y
Washington City
Wfe
Lenox Hotel
New York City
Francis
Martin County Farmer Wounded In Rabbit Hunt Incident
Noah Allen a 54 year old farmer from the north part of Martin county was accidentally shot in the calf while rabbit hunting near First Creek north of Burns City. The 22 caliber rifle discharged when he tripped on an obstruction causing a flesh wound that was dressed by a physician and is not expected to be serious unless complications arise.
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Noah Allen
Martin County
First Creek
Burns City
Allen
Parole Recommended for Elmus Carter in Murder Case
The state board of pardons recommends parole for Elmus Carter formerly of this city, who was sentenced in Sullivan county to life for murder. The recommendation moves to the next stage for release consideration.
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State Board ‘of Pardons
Elmus Carter
Carter
Sullivan County
Knox County Judge Rules Against Increase on Personal Property
Knox county court order enjoins a 3 percent personal property tax increase proposed by the State Tax Board amid a disputed guardianship case Fisher by Citizens Trust Company and Joseph urer of Knox county. The suit prompted an appeal to the Supreme Court as politics and finance buzzed around a Senate vote on a federal financial reform bill. President Wilson watched as the Owl bill faced final debate before possible signature by Monday night with conference committee expectations and internal party maneuvering shaping the outcome.
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Knox Circuit
Benjamin M. Willoughby
Fisher
Trupany
Senate
House
Wilson
Hitchcock
Segall
Burton
Indiana Senators Urge Revenue Collector Appointments
Indiana senators Shively and Kern pressed Treasury Secretary McAdoo in Washington to advance intern revenue collector posts. Peter J. Kruger of South Bend was recommended for Indianapolis, and Isaac R. Strouse of Rockville for Terre Haute. McAdoo said he would consider the nominations at once and sent word they might reach the Senate before adjournment.
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Indiana
Treasury Department
Washington
Shivedy
Peter J. Kruger
South Bend
Indianapolis
Enator Kern
McAdooghat
Isanc
R. Strouse
Rockville
Terre Haute
McAdoo
Senate
Druggist Indicted After Investigation
Walfram Osborn and another druggist were found guilty and posted bond for appearance in court at the January term. Additional arrests and intoxicating liquor offenses near Oakland are expected to follow.
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Walfram Osborn
Drusif
Oakland I
Padgett Suit Involves Injunction Against Employer
An injury case mentions Alvin Padgett and a defendant employer facing a court injunction action. Details are limited by damaged OCR text but indicate a civil suit over employment matter and restraining relief sought.
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