Kansan Wedding of Dr Joan Evans in Green and White
Florence Nattzger hosts a wedding for Dr Joan Lillie Evans in a green white decor scheme at 1055 North Lawrence Avenue. Rev Edgar William Allen officiated, with Clifford Nattzger as best man and Pauline Nattzger as maid of honor. Reception for 150 guests followed a five course dinner by 1150 in attendance. The couple plans a two week wedding trip. home at 1054 North Lawrence.
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Joan Lillie Evans
Andrew Lille
Wichita, Kansas
Claude Stanley
Sennbert
Love
Emma Torrington Long
Cliff Nattzger
Patline Nattvger
Edgar William Allen
Central Christian Churca
Traumuert
Bamberger
Drake University
Des Moines
Europe
Hhe City
Wash
Fourth of July Quiet in Washington Amid Light Firework Use
Independence Day activities in Washington proceeded with little fanfare. Police reported no arrests as cannon crackers fired only occasionally and most residents stayed home to rest. Stores closed for half a day and balloons provided the main spectacle in light drizzle with no fires or serious accidents reported.
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Washington
Police Department
Deadly fireworks spark nationwide effort to curb violence
Across major cities during a three day celebration, officials note a sharp drop in deaths and injuries due to stricter fireworks enforcement and licensing. New York reported four deaths in past three days, none this year. Washington saw no deaths or injuries. licenses restrict sales of giant crackers and explosives to responsible buyers. A separate incident in Vincennes reported a powder explosion after a match was dropped. no widespread casualties.
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Chicago
Caeckey
New York
Washington City
Jal
Lange
Imattar
Benegelal
Vincennes
Suly
Louis
Idi ‘Sda
Dr. Thomas
H. Maxeda
Ep Bucanity
Infant Killed in Buggy Accident Near Elnora
Two hours after a fall from a buggy a one and a half week old Nugent infant died from brain concussion near Elnora on the Odon road. The crash occurred when an automobile met the buggy and the horse veered into a ditch. The Nugents and their two year old were in the buggy. the baby dropped from Mrs Nugent’s arms as bystanders and doctors treated injuries. Coroner’s inquest debated speed and fault while noting the stretch of road invites speeding and the family receives widespread sympathy.
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Thomas M. Nugent
Elnora
Odon
Thomas Simp
Nugents
J. F. Danner
Nugent
Noble Swing and Bark Doman Enter Navy Papers
Noble Swing of this city and Bark Doman of Mitchell traveled to Vincennes Tuesday to secure acquisition papers for Navy entry and returned home this afternoon. Swing will depart Friday for Norfolk Virginia where he will be stationed.
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Noble Swing
Bark Doman
Mitchell
Vincennes
Navy
Swing
Norfolk
Ww. Va
Teachers Named for Washington Township Schools 1909-10
Grant Keith trustee selects teachers for Washington township schools for 1909-10. Five prior teachers leave or move. L. L. Lydy becomes principal, new staff includes Charlotte Satterfield Mayme Nicholson Mary B. Corning Elsie Teal, with Sherman Harmon Sr. as musical instructor replacing Helen Brown. Trustees praise the choice as sound and the public likely to approve.
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Grant Keith
Washington Township
Washington Towship
Ralph Monger
Barr Township
A. P. Westhater
Plainville
Erle Herring
Danville
Lucile Little
Grace McCafferty
Donaldson
F. F. Osman
Wise
Harry Hunter
Chelsea
Clarence Evans
Eads—Dully Harrod
Eagan
Mayme Nicholson
Sugarland
Laura Fisa
Lettsville
Mary
Corning
Crabb
Elsie Jones
Swan Pond
Austin Emmerling
Smeltzer
O. P. Brady
Nutter
Maud Brady
Bartown
Beryl O'Lonald
Sherman Harmon
Coxas
Helen Brown
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cox
Keith
Public intoxication arraignment follows family quarrel
Will Ruminer faced police court for public intoxication after a Friday night row with his wife near rail junctions. Mayor Russell ordered jail for Ruminer after he refused to pay fines, while Mrs Ruminer was fined for assault and battery and threatened jail.
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Will Ruminer
Russell
Ruminer
Mayor Russell
Rumeiner
B. & O. Southwestern
Rumier
Sue
Supreme Court caps damages in wife injury case
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a $10,000 verdict for Christian Menze against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal, ruling that damages for injuries to a wife are limited by law. It notes that if she had been killed the maximum would be about that amount, with portions covering expenses and wages. An incident involved Mrs Menze and her son’s auto colliding with a street car on North West street in Indianapolis.
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Supreme Court
Christian Menze
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Fife
Court Rejects Excessive Damages Claim In Husband Wife Case
The court notes the claim of $10,000 in favor of the headed is excessive as the wife died and damages were recovered on her own account. The ruling reflects the financial compensation issue in this cage related to injuries.
Elm Beetle Destroys Elms In Caron With Spread To State
The elm leaf beetle is destroying elm trees in Caron, once Indiana’s capital, and threatens broader damage. Entomologist notes the pest, first reported in Harrison County last May, has spread to European elms along streets. Kentucky also faces unchecked spread and partial fungal controls.
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Car
Heate
Indiana
Benjamin W. Douglass
Yeatle
Harrison
Harrison County
Kentucky
Editors to Enjoy Outing at Indiana Republican Meeting
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association plans a July 28 to 31 gathering in South Bend and Benton Harbor Michigan. The South Bend chamber of commerce hosts with wife-friendly events including an auto excursion and side trips via traction lines. F Milter of the South Bend Tribune leads arrangements with at least one full day in Benton Harbor. A Willoughby of Greensburg will issue official notices.
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Indiana Republican Editorial Association
South Bend
Benton Harbor
Mich
Iupder
F. Milter
South Beng
State Board Adopts School Primers Under Attorney General Ruling
The state board of school commissioners must use the adopted primers to the exclusion of others. Attorney General Bingham presented to Superintendent Isley the issue of whether the 1909 act on uniform textbooks repealed earlier statutes. The attorney general’s opinion concluded the act did not void prior provisions.
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State Board of
Sgnaql Commissioners
Bingham
Robery, Isley
New One Cent Coin to Enter Circulation in August
The treasury plans release of a Lincoln head one cent piece from the Philadelphia Mint starting August 1. By then a sufficient supply is expected to meet all demand as production ramps up.
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Washington
Treasury
Philadelia
Drowned Lovers in Lake Accident Near Ligonier
Miss Dora Keehn eighteen daughter of Dr Keehn and Herbery Stansbury of Ligonier drowned in Lave Swqwasee when a fish hook entangled in hair capsized their canoe. High waves hindered rescue as Stansbury and Keehn were swept away. Bodies recovered later by local swimmers.
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Goshen
Dora Keehn
Herbéry Stanbury
Liganier
Lave Swqwasee
Stansbury
McGregor Heads to Seattle for State Contract Work
John McGregor formerly county commissioner plans to relocate to Seattle where he says he will likely engage in state contracting and building stone bridges. He served twelve years as county commissioner and was a prominent local politician known for backing stone bridge projects.
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M'Gregor
Seattle
John McGregor
Ormerly
Wash
Indianapolis News
McGregor
Ofi
En County
Senator Jeff Davis explains missed dinner to Taft over missing son
In a Washington letter made public, Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas says his absence from a White House dinner was not discourtesy but concern for his twelve year old son who vanished while viewing an airship from Fort Meyer. He notes alarm over the late return and claims critics prompted the letter to avoid offense.
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Jeff
Washington
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Taft
J. Meyer
Davis
Fort Mever
Seals Acquitted In concealed weapon case
The trial of Alice Seals before Mayor Russell lasted about two hours starting at nine. The court acquitted Seals of the concealed weapon charge after evidence from numerous neighbors and witnesses. Seals was defended by Arnold J. Padgett with Hastings prosecuting, linked to a cat killing dispute that stirred local tensions.
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Seals
Alice Seals
Russell
William Bolander
Asen
Arnold J. Padgett
Hastings
Caty Jones
Lightning Sets Tank On Fire At Ohio Oil Plant
A severe storm struck near Martinsville Indiana on July 7 causing lightning to ignite one of 25 000 barrel oil tanks at the Ohio Oil company tank farm three miles NW of Martinsville. The fire was limited to that tank with some oil saved by workers and the Vandalia railroad aiding with equipment. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars as flames rose about 390 feet and towns nearby felt the rumble of boiling oil though danger subsided as tanks were drained.
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Martinsville
Til
Ohio Qi! Company
Vandalia Railroad
John Robinson Circus to Perform in Washington July 27
Advance agent for John Robinson Ten Big Brows met in Washington to arrange two performances on July 27. The circus will arrive from Mitchell early that day and pitch tents on the shop grounds for an afternoon and an evening show. Postering and promotional materials will begin arriving next Tuesday to advertise the attractions locally.
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Washington
John Robinson Ten
Mitchell
Checker duel stalls clock at county court house
At about 10 o clock Tuesday evening a small fire was spotted in the county clerk’s office as Will Walter deputy clerk and Cal Sears famed checker champion of Elnora played a late game. They were so engrossed they failed to notice the time.
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Chark
Will Walter
Cal
Tom Sears
Elnora
Bride Seeks Husband Via Advertising Columns
In Carmi Illinois a 72 year old farmer Richard Bollerman placed an ad in a weekly paper seeking a wife and received 200 replies. He chose Luna Davis a Hillsdale Indiana widow and Methodist minister’s wife. they obtained a license and married.
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Cutin
Terne Haute
Cupid
Carmi
Ill
Richard Bollerman
Bollerman
Wnd
Luna Davis
Hillsdale
Ind
Too Much Water for Fish in Danville Streams
Danville Indiana reports heavy rains flood Big Walnut, Little White Lick, and Biz Creeks washing bass eggs and disrupting summer plans. Fishermen cope by recalling better seasons amid persistent high water.
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Danville
Ind
Big Walnut
Fiver and Biz
Little White Lick
Colorado Local Option Upheld By State Supreme Court
Colorado high court sustains local option rule clarifying that ward ballots separate from precinct results determine wet or dry status. If a ward votes wet, a dry precinct inside remains dry, and vice versa.
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Colorado
Denver
State Supreme Court
Opnion
Old Washington Boy at the Fourth Guest
Bruce Moore, once a popular clerk at the Bowles, now travels as a salesman for the Chatfield Wood Paper company, visiting Bloomington for Carl Breeden's Fourth event.
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Old Washington
Bloomington
Bruce Moore
The
Bowles
Carl Breeden
Thes Chatfield & Wood Paper Company
Ccfeln
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