Deaths Bring Shock to Family as Two Children Pass
The article notes the deaths of two young children Clement age three and his younger sister aged one after measles and pneumonia. The funeral for Clement was planned for Sunday at Mayville cemetery. Hayden Ragsdale of Daviess County died at his home in Bicknell after a weeks long illness from an accident at a mine. He was thirty five, survived by a widow two children and multiple siblings. The body went to the home of Mrs. R Hell and funeral was held at Ebenezer church. The piece also covers the deaths of Henry C Axtell and Henry Axtell Jr a former Wash ington resident, with Henry dying in Hot Springs Arkansas and Henry C Axtell a prominent Clay Center citizen and former school trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement
Maynville
Hayden Ragsdale
Daviess County
Bicknell
Ragsdale
P. H. Ragsdale
Ing Daviess Lane
Tillman Ragsdale
Denby Ragsdale
Ira Ragsdale
Ben Alien
John Edwards
Order of
Red Men
R. P. Hell
Ebenezer Church
Ww. F. Axtell
Clay Center
Kansas
Henry. C. Axtell
St. Louis
Professor Axtell
Hot Springs
Ark
Henry Axtell
Greene County
Axtell
Washington
Knights Templar
Cara
Indianapolis Star
Star
Etret Car
Betty Blythe
Women blamed for loss of manners in streetcar debate
A reader argues that women share responsibility for fading manners, citing a streetcar incident where a man gave a seat and was not thanked, and criticizing women for shopping during peak rush hours as streetcars fill. The letter questions social etiquette and gender roles in daily transit behavior.
Streetcar Courtesy Noted in Humorous Exchange
A remark describes a passenger thanking a man who offered a seat on a streetcar. The man’s courteous response is recalled with appreciation. The anecdote highlights social etiquette in shared transit spaces from an era of formal politeness.
Starke Delivers Tale To Local Machinists Union
F Starke business agent for B O Southwestern spoke to local machinists Thursday night in Kern Kans ball. He praised B O Southwestern conditions noting better passenger traffic and no furloughs or hours cuts, contrasting with the B O main line. He reported wage talks, a friendly employer relation, and news of the Erle machinists victory ending piece work. Local tradesmen awaited Washington conference results with keen interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Starke
B. 1& Oo
B. & O. Southwestern
Xernkans
Thoreday
Ay. Strake
Cincinnati
Eystem
Southwestern
Southwern
B&o
B, &C. Southwestern Machinists
Amie
Iman
Strakel
Piace
Bybr
Strake
Tachin Ists
Youthful robbers confess to string of burglaries in Grand
John Wattem eleven and Louis Wattam ten sons of engineer Joseph Wattem were arrested and confessed to about a dozen Grand burglaries in the last month. They planned further robberies with another boy, after starting in the shoplift trade near Mari Gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wattem
Louis Wattam
Joseph Wattem
Evapaville
Ape E
Ran
Hassien
Mari Gross
Bryan Fails to Deliver Delegates in New York
The document reports New York delegates to the national convention failing to instruct clearly for Bryan. It notes a single favorable vote or compromise aimed at bridging Bryan’s stance, while Johnson of Minnesota gains support amid anxious party maneuvering as April 10 approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson Bodmanuth
Fragmented Notice Indicates Unclear Local Record
A damaged OCR fragment notes an event referencing Mat 7 and a person named Eis Bi hs ing, with unclear context about years and a departure from Indiana. The readable bits provide no concrete actions or dates.
Boy Reaches Peru After Train Rescue by Police
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a boy was removed from a freight train by police and sent toward Peru on a traction car. The text mentions a person named W. Mannet and a decisive plan to reach his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison
Mannet
Peru
Indiana lawmakers vote to abolish pension agencies
The House voted 139 to 86 to abolish the pension agency at Indianapolis and seventeen others nationwide. Indiana representatives Holliday Dixon Adair Crumpacker Oghaney Overstreet Rauch Cox spoke for the move, noting savings and reduced duplications despite potential delay for pension vouchers sent to Washington City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Indiangpolle
Diana
Indiana
Holliday
Dixon
Adair
Crumpacker
Qghaney
Overstreet
Rauch
Cox
Holday
Marshand
Daviess County
Indianapolis
Washington City
Freak Contract Wedding Trip Plans Between Two Politicians
A democratic Arkansas politician and a republican Missouri politician plan a joint wedding with freak wedding trips. They are from neighboring towns and both brides approve. The democratic duo will ride to Denver on muleback while the republican pair rides to Chicago on an elephant. No wagers are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Missouri
Denver
Chicago
Night prowler attack on Evansville woman stuns city
Mrs. William Farmer, a prominent Evansville resident and Elgar manufacturer, was stabbed in the left side by an unknown assailant while returning from a lodge meeting. She lay unconscious from blood loss as police investigate the Thursday night assault. Her husband is a Democratic politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farmer
Evansville
Falls to Death of White House Dry Goods Head
S W Newberber fifty nine head of White House Dry Goods of New Albany found dead Thursday morning in basement of his place. Bruises on nose and forehead suggested a forward fall while descending stairs. Coroner Starr ruled death from heart disease, long suffered by the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Newberber
Whhtte House Dry Goods Company
New Albany
Starr
Newberger
Teachers Examination Yields Five C Grade Licenses
Sixty persons took the county teachers license exam on February 39. Five of the sixty earned a C grade license valid for thirty six months. Names listed include Joe Dearmin, Eaton Cottingham, Carrie Myers, Fannie O'Dell, and Miriam Banford. Lisa Sanford, a teacher at the city side school building, led among examinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dearmin
Eatin Cottingham
Carrie
Myers
Fannie
O'Dell
Miriam Banford
Lisa Sanford
Thiefty ‘Side
High School Graduates Pass State Licenses
The report notes several graduates earning top marks with A and B grades. Seven applicants from the state are awaiting results as an examination is planned for Saturday, with the county superintendents’ office handling common school graduation records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilé
Jealous Bulldog Escapes Cage as Bald Eagle Sizzles Affection
George Timberlake of Bloomington owns Tim the English bulldog who tore through a wire cage to reach a pet bald eagle brought home for companionship. The dog suffered welts and scratches while the bird, recently injured by a crippling act, was close to being relocated to Fairmont Park Philadelphia after a $70 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
George Timberlake
Blomington
Ne Oelake
Timberlake
Fairmont Park
Philadelphia
Cane Boys
Daylight Bank Robbery in Hoffman Oklahoma
Two bandits robbed the Davis bank at 3:30 PM taking about 900 dollars. They fled on horses, eluding a pursuing posse before dawn. The incident follows a similar hold up at Tyro Kangas bank a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Okla
Davis Bank
Tyro
Kangas
Finul Pire
Beautification Project Aims at City Park Grounds
Aided to south side citizens, W. R. Axte, city superintendent, oversees beautification of a vacant lot just north of the 6 school. Grounds will be pope and eventually become a formal park under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
W. R. Axte Il
Community plans to beautify school grounds into a park
Public spirited citizens near the school consent to assist the superintendent in improving the lot. They will plant trees sow grain seed set out flower plants and aid. The long idle ground could become a fine small park with future improvements each year.
No Installment Plan Wife Denied by Millionaire Suit
Mary Pillsbury sues John Coolidge of Spring Mass for 50000 damages claiming he broke her heart after their engagement. Coolidge admits the engagement and love letters but says she demanded a separate bed chamber and part time access to him, leading to the broken marriage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coolidge
Spring
Mass
Mary Pillsbury
Reputaton
Miss Pillsbury
Bigamist Wheeler Arrested On Bigamy Charges
Hairy Wheeler aged thirty five of Princeton was arrested Thursday afternoon on bigamy charges after stepping off a train from Vincennes. His wife Ne8 claims she learned he married weeks ago, while he says he is innocent and ready to post bond. Wheeler has long ties to Evansville and Princeton and was reportedly respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hairy
Wheeler
Princetha
Vincennes
Augteno' Feage
Mra
Whieeler
Harrisburg
Q Wheeler
Evansville
Princeton
Simms Filts Resignation From Van Buren Township Trust
Following an audit committee report, Hiram Sbma as trustee resigns. Auditor Nugent appoints Thomas G. Wadsworth to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Wadsworth is a Republican candidate for township trustee nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims Filts
Auditing Committee
van Buren
Hiram Sbma
Nugent
Thomas G. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Township trustees to discuss new laws at April meeting
A meeting of township trustees is set for April 9 at County Superintendent Burris' office. An attorney from the city will speak on the new depository law. B. J. Burrig will address the group on the new school law and Ham Dilton will also speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burris
B. J. Burrig
Ham Dilton
Mixed Classified Fragments From Rural Indiana Page
A jumble of ads lists tonics from Hollister's and Lin deman's, raw seed potatoes from Stanton, and breeding stock notices. The horse notices describe a Percheron stallion and a Wilkins stallion with service fees, plus two black jacks, offered by L. W. Barber for mares owners to inspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Barber
Washington
Mléodéow Aaijaineneon
Wilkins
L. W. Barber
Repairs ad for McCarty Smith and Gootes services
Repair needs listed for furnace roof gutters plumbing and heating work. Call or order McCarty Smith and Gootes with prices right and work guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty, Smith & ‘Gootes
Isdiw
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Starke
F ‘Ron
Ind
Nemo
MacDougal Gco
James
Neoner
Bellvue “Hospital
New York City
Dr. Lindemuth
Indign
Hollister's
Rocky Mountain
Lindeman’s
Poland
China
Cnale
C. M. Ragadale
Ridgeway
E. F. Keith
Plainville, Ind
R. R
D&wilm
East Main Street
D.lan Weimer
Montgomery
Cobey
B. Myers
K. of C. Building
Hity
Rhad Cotahetthel
Oan
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