Knights and Ladies of Honor charter open in Washington
A new Knights and Ladies of Honor lodge formed in Washington with 35 charter members, led by Grand Secretary J A Haught. The local charter stays open until April 30 for additional members as officers install and a class is organized.
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The
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Washington
JA. HL Haught
Indianapolis
George L. Hepner
Enterprise
Benjamin F. Clawson
Margaret Marmaduke
Liddie Kermode
Wiliam Kelly
George Hayden
Roy Henry
John Hayden
Charles Wallace
John Kermode
New Lodge
Tucaddy
Peoples National Bank
Grand Lodge
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hepner
Easter Housewife Prepares Home Refresh Items
The spring season prompts housewives to plan domestic tasks including cleaning and replenishing the home. New carpets rugs shades curtains and light coverings are sought to enhance comfort and attractiveness as warmer weather arrives.
Rich Royal Axminster Carpets at Unbeatable Prices
We show a variety of carpets with low prices and extensive selections. Including Rich Royal Axminster Carpets, Biffo Wilvet Carpets, extra wide looms, and new spring patterns. Portieres and tapestries offered in multiple lengths, knotted fringe, and oriental borders. Regular values up to 7.50, now marked to 0.50?
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Axminster Rags
Royal Axminster
Biffo
SEO
Curtains and Draperies at Bargain Prices
Curtains and draperies advertised in varied styles and widths. Ruffia net curtains three yards long with Battenberg lace edging and insertion in white or Arabian, quality 1.50 to 1.00. Sarony Lace Curtains inches wide three yards long in pure white, $2.00. Nottingham Lace and various patterns, 44 to 60 inch widths, three and a half yards long, up to $3.00. Figured Velours 28 inches wide for furniture coverings.
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Ulus
Nottingham
County considers sale of Main Street lot for skating rink
Bruce Murphy seeks county approval to purchase 60 by 120 foot Main Street parcel west of Dr Willeford building for 1200 dollars to build a one story rink with hardwood floor chairs and possibly an electric organ. County council to decide April 15. commissioner notes include proposed improvements and anticipated investment near 4000 dollars while school fund implications are discussed.
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Bruce Murphy
Main Street
Board For County Commissioners
George W. Willeford
Meridian
Murphy
Southwestern
Mitchell
Washington
Seymour
Indiana
Grand jury may probe West Baden gambling outbreak
Indianapolis correspondent Arthur McCart reports the Orange County grand jury may or may not investigate the new wave of gambling in West Baden and French Lick. Sheriff L Morts and Clerk T B Buskirl offer cautious remarks about issuing instructions or filing affidavits, while officials acknowledge possible ongoing gambling but lack direct proof.
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Orange County
Grand Jury
Paoli
West Baden
French Lick
Indianapolis
Arthur McCart
T. B. Buskirl
L. Morts
Bool
Fine Catch of Bass in Washington at Jackson's Pond
Charles Roberts and Kid Longer were brought to town Wednesday afternoon after catching about thirty black bass at Jackson's pond. None weighed under three quarters of a pound, with several around two pounds.
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Charles Roberts
Kid Longer
Washington
Jackson's Pond
Murdock Lamber Co Buys 800 Acres in Mega Arkansas
The Murdock Lamber Company of Mena Arkansas buys 800 acres of timber land in Mega Arkansas. Grover Flanagan is hired to oversee company interests. A sawmill will be erected on the land to process resources locally.
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Murdock Lamber Company
Mega
Arkansas
Grover Flanagan
Hps
Arkinegs
Pony Recovered After Telegraph Hint
Telegram received by Harry Mowery states his pony has been recovered after being taken from the barn last Sunday night. The message, sent from Vincennes, suggests the pony was found in Knox county. Details on how or by whom recovered were not provided, nor whether a gypsy band was involved.
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Harry Mowery
Vincenses
Knox County
Adopt New Postal Rates Between Canada and United States
An agreement by Postmaster General Lemieux of Canada and Postmaster General Mayor of the United States amends the bilateral postal convention. Beginning after May 7 second class matter mailed in one country to the other may incur a 1 cent rate for each four ounces or fraction thereof on prepaid bulk packages with stamps affixed.
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Lemieux
Canada
Mayor
United States
Raised Rates Hit Telegrams Across Western Union Network
In April the Western Union Telegraph Company announced a readjustment raising the minimum telegram rates by about five to ten cents in cities with high business volume and social rates. Bloomington reports Albert J Whallon of Indianapolis elected to Indiana Rhodes Scholarship commission, joining presidents from universities and colleges. only three of many December exam takers qualified.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Bloomington
Albert
Whallon
Indianapol
Rhodes Scholarship Commission of
Indiana
Indiana University
Wabash College
DePauw
Earlham College
Notre Dame University
Lightning Strikes Tree Near Richard Wildridge Home
A lightning strike hit a tree near the Richard Wildridge home on a recent Wednesday night, shattering the tree and damaging the sidewalk. No injuries were reported as neighbors felt frightened by the event.
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Richard Wildridge
Lond
Bloomington School Board Reinstates High School Faculty
Bloomington citizens and the school board clash over resignations at the city high school. The board votes to reinstate the entire faculty after a mass meeting urged it. Citizens pledge to cooperate to ensure high school success and address vacancies with salaries up to 1,800 after four years. Henry A. Calvert sues Henry Kiel and August Kiel Jr for 360 over a faulty contract and loss from a coin deal.
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Bloomington
Enml
Board of Trustees
City of
Citizens Committee
Henry A. Calvert
Henry Kiel
August Kiel, Jr
Kiels
Hospital Building Plans Aimed at Capitol Avenue Site
TO BUILD HOSPITAL will hold a meeting Thursday to plan for hospital equipment at Capitol Avenue and 17th Street Tadianapoli. Total equipment cost is $35,000 with much still to be raised. Trustees expect to proceed with equipment as the building nears completion and fireproof design.
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Thurada
Capitol Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Tadianapoli
Gil Service Vacancies in the Bureau of Agriculture
Indianapolis April 17 I o al vacancies announced by the Bureau of Agriculture as part of civil service merma nations. The notice lists openings and requirements for qualified applicants across departments.
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Indianapolis
Io al At
Lye Ithe Barean
Jaerienitqre
Two Candidates Enter Knox County Superintendency Field
County Superintendent W M Alsop of Knox County will not seek reelection at term end in June. He will join the law office of his father in law L A Meyer after admission to the Knox County bar. Two candidates have already announced: Prof WHI Reeve of Edward Port and Prof Haskins of Vincennes University.
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Selhoold
W. M. Alsop
Knox County
Tia
L. A. Meyer
Whi Reeve
Edwardaport
Vintcennes
Haskins
Vincennes University
Butler crowns opera night with minstrel program
An appreciative audience at the opera house witnessed Mrs. Butler lead a group of young men in a minstrel styled performance. She announces a matinee for Saturday afternoon featuring theft of ladies and children with ladies as subjects. matinee prices are 19 and 20 cents.
Allen Buys Home From Stella Hoffman
Prof Ramlet Allen purchases the WHHome street property of Mrs Stella Hoffman and plans to move from George street to his new residence in the same city.
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Allen
Ramlet Allen
Whhome Street
Stella Hoffman
George Street
George Hensler Dislocates Shoulder Leading Wild Horse
George Hensler of Trainor while leading a wild horse Wednesday his left arm dislocated at the shoulder.
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George Hensler
Trainor
New Additions to the City Southside Real Estate Boom
Two additions on the south side of Washington are set to place over a hundred city lots on the market this spring. West Virginia syndicate partners E B Smith and L H Trippet will close the deal and survey work by Faith & Faith. plat submission to city council expected next Monday night. Names involved include Matilda Wilson and heirs of Sara Hayes, with George H Read handling the Hayes property deal. City real estate activity is forecast to rise beyond last year, with contractors busy and prices climbing after years of restraint. In court, Comba was fined $1 for intoxication.
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Washington
Democrat
New City
E. B. Smith
L. H. Trippet
West Virginia
Southside Avenue
Third Street
Petersburg Road
Petersborg
Matilda Wilson
Sira Hayes
George H. Read
Hayes
la Harmuraly
Taylor
O'Neall
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