Elusive Woods Creature Frights Harrison Township Farm
A half mile from White River in Harrison township reports say a dog sized mole colored animal roams the Baldwin farm. A pursuing party failed to capture it while Leon ard Wick’s wife first spotted the beast among blackberry bushes. Neighbors armed with curiosity search the area but see no sign of the creature. The sightings spark local frenzy until the mystery is resolved.
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Baldwin
Harrison Township
East Fork
White River
Wratten
Leonard Wick
Indiana National Guard rifle team ends Fort Harrison shoot
The three day regimental rifle competition at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis concluded Wednesday. Washington based Company I members Captain Frank Snyder First Lieutenant Edward F Kendall and Sergeant F J McCreary plus Privates Steve McCreary and John Lemon returned Wednesday night. A second state team was chosen with Captain Snyder and Sergeant McCreary making the squad. Kendall earned a berth but cannot attend due to farm work. The state shoot starts July 3 for ten days at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Captain Snyder and Sergeant McCreary will attend. Kendall would also have joined the second regimental team if able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Washington
Frank Snyder
Edward F. Kendall
F. J. McCreary
Steve McCreary
John Lemon
Fort Benjamin Harison
Snider
McCreary
McGreary
Kendall
France
Fashington
Shoals
East End Park
Clarence Sears
T. M. Sears
Elnora
Central Union Telegraph Company
South Bend
Sears
Purdue University
Logansport
A. B. McCoy
Cincinnatii
Seton Hospital
Tom Marshall
A. H. Holder
da Viess County
John Walker
Franges Ebler
John Keller
W. W. Coldher
Coldher
Garrett
Henry Marsh
Mack Murphy
William . Kermode
Louis Spillman
Petersburg
Columbus
Harry Chap
Maxz
Us E. Davis
Bloomfield
Linton
W.P. Worth
Greene County
Frank B. Mattery
Ake
James Casley
Kerry McDonald
Vincennes A
Phi Chi ‘Club
Jacobs Station
B. E. Belue
Indianapols
Millinery Traveling Men's National Association
Frank Trainor
East Main Street
Roy Johnson
Phtrong
Vincennes
Lawrenceville
Carles Morrison
Kidwell
Elmer Stuckey
Ralph Stears
Kiefer
Bicknell
Bi & O
Shei
Hack & Simon Brewery
Hag
James’ Holland
Theonita Dian
Plans for Litigation in George Rhodias Case
June 29 report notes plans for litigation over the George Rhodias matter. Details are fragmentary, with limited readable names and context. The item suggests legal action proceeding without specifying court or parties beyond Rhodias.
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Iis
Rhodias
Bare
Estate settlement allocates large share to charities in Indianapolis
The decree grants one third to Elma Dare once married to Rhodius and annulled for insanity at marriage. Joseph Eyminger Werner Amiet and Margaret Rouesch, friends of Rhodius, along with numerous heirs in the U S and Germany, will benefit. The board gets 200000 and the Dare woman 100000 with about 150000 to charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Dare
Rhodius
Louisville
Joseph Eyminger
Werner Amiet
Margaret
Rouesch
Indianapolis
Germany
Indiana Methodist conference plans finalized in Bloomington
The eighty sessions of the Indiana Methodist conference were set for September 12 to 15 at the new 15 000 First Methodist church in Bloomington. Speakers include William Jennings Bryan Charles Warren Fairbanks and former Governor Je Frandi Homer Stunts will discuss Philippines missions. Bishop McDowell of Chicago will preside and about 1500 delegates are expected. B F Adams of the Bisomiseton National bank chairs the local committee.
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Bloomington
Indiana Methodist Conference
First
McDowell
Chicago
Indiana
B. F. Adams
Bisomiseton National Bank
Veale Creek Baptist All Day Service Planned
Veale Creek Baptist to hold an all day event on Sunday July 2 inviting members and friends. Programs include Sunday school at 9 30 am preaching at 10 30 am, a basket dinner at noon, and afternoon services beginning at 2 pm with a devotional. Membership roll call at 2 30 pm with talks from visitors.
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Veale Creek Baptist
Automobile crash leaves Dark Stansberry dead in Kokomo
On a return trip from Logansport an automobile skidded and rolled over near Kokomo. Dark Stansberry, who lived north of the city, was killed when his neck was broken. Pal Bishop of Kokomo escaped unhurt.
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Kokomo
Logansport
Stansberry
Pal
Bishop of
Sransberry
Bishop
Train Chimney Collapse Alarms Passengers in Roachdale
A Monon and Wabash line depot chimney collapsed near the Toof and M. D. depot in Roachdale on June 29, frightening waiting women and passengers. Plaster fell, causing several injuries and panicked scenes while the structure toppled in multiple directions.
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Roachdale
Monon
Ww. H
M. D
Ros
Brieflets Caught Napping and Other Small News
A jumble of society notes and local items recalls Edward List’s alleged sleep mishap and arm scratches from a window screen. Lightning strikes a Sugar Land barn, while plans for Fourth of July celebrations face delays and distant towns may host concerts.
Boy's Appetite Fatal After Peanut Pie Incident
Eight year old Fred Furman of Grant county dies after peanuts and cherry pie trigger severe illness and intestinal obstruction. He had been treated at Grant County Hospital where doctors performed an operation but the child did not recover. The death follows a weekend of illness after the boy reportedly ate a large amount of peanuts and cherry pie.
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Marion
Fred Furman
Landersville
Grant County Hospital
Farmers hold Prairie Creek improvement meeting
Vera and local farmers gathered to discuss improvements for Prairie Creek. The group convened Wednesday afternoon at the Ryan hall and planned a follow up meeting on August 1 to continue efforts.
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Prairie Creek
Ryan
Will
Marriage in Odok Unites Alma Sims and R Elmer Kil Hon
The wedding of Alma Sims of Madison township and R Elmer Kil Hon of Plainville was held Sunday evening at the Christian church in Odon with a large audience. The ceremony used a ring rite conducted by Rev A W Crabb of Brazil, followed by a reception at Poplar Hill farm. Flowers, ferns, and pease perfumed the church as Miss Hayes played the Mendelssohn march. The bride wore crepe de chine with orange blossoms. bridesmaids wore light weight batiste. The couple will reside in Plainville after a short honeymoon. Notable attendees included families of the couple and Washington visitors.
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China
Oakland City
Knights of Pythias
C. C
Wile
Nam Larrick
V. C
A. M. Kelso
Henry Hesst
A.S. L. Hopkins
W. J. C. Bellville
I. G
William Belcher
C. G
Elmer Potts
Harrison Township
Washington
Taxpayers League
Storts
Beulah Ai M. E
Walnut Street
Harles Emory Pickett
Washingit
Chloe Smoot
Washington Township
G. B
Picket
Elmer D. Pickett
City
Hilde
James Smoot
Ashington Township
Nettie Eastman
W. F. Eastman
Ellettsville
Eastman
Alma, Sims
Madison Township
R. Elmer Kil Hon
Plainville
The
Christian Church
Odon
Poplar Hill Farm
A. W. Crabb
Brazil
Misse Batricé
Hayes
Miss Hayes
Batiste
Nagasaki
Japan
D. W. Ketchem
Arlle Myers
Epsom
Pearl Myers
EnidoGre
Burns City
Firman Sims
Elnora
Ira Bowman
Elmora
Donald Ells
Sidney Bowman
Daisy Moore
Newberry
Poplar Hii
Alfred Sims
Killion
Farmers Bank of
Wiliam A. Killion
Charles Keith
Katherine, Fitzgerald
Pearle Courtney
Maude Godwin
Donald Elli Nerd Spaulding
Montsome
Mrs Bassett Hosts Wednesday Club at Herron Street
Mrs Charles Bassett entertained the Wednesday Afternoon club at Mrs John P Smith home on Herron street. Favors were awarded to Mrs Kidwell, Mrs Murphy and Mrs Biadley for an enjoyable afternoon.
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Bassett
Charles Bassett
John P. Smith
Herron Street
iMrs. Kidwell
Murphy
Biadley
Remorseful man suicides after vicious attack
Hammond June 29. In a remorseful act after viciously attacking his wife and wounding her, Van H Sherman Crownpoint businessman and Indiana pioneer family member drank belladonna and died.
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Hammond
van H. Sherman
Crownpoint
Indiana
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Harrison
Daviess County
W. P. Walter
Circuit Court
Registration Board
Imeal
Waller
Nugent
Cub Reporter
Edward List
B.& CO. Southwestern
Bis
Mr. List
Thomas Banta
Sugarland
Mr. Banta
Elmer Killion
Alma Simi
Odok
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