New Saloon Opens Soon In This City
A license was issued for a new Belcher saloon to open in the west room of the Lackridge livery barn as a dealer in intoxicants. Nearby plans mention the Hawking saloon closure and reuse of furniture, with several licenses and inspections noted along Main Street. The article outlines anticipated openings, closures, and financial hopes for saloon owners in Petersburg, including Belcher and Kiefer properties, plus a broader note on local business closures and street activity.
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Belcher
Lackridge
Hawking
Avery Barn
Matthew Belcher
Itian
Petersburg
Geminiasioners
Jalso
Leonard Kiefora
Mainin
Benzoate of soda okayed as food preservative
Dr Harvey W Whey head of the bureau of chemistry tells of a decision by the board of food and drug inspection and cabinet members upholding benzoate of soda as an acceptable food preservative. The local Daughters of the Revolution plan a colonial ball for Washington's birthday with a grand march leader considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harvey W. Whey
Dief
Bureau of Chemistry
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Board of Referen Chamists
Supreme Court of
The
Daughters of the Revolution
City Bowler Mathews Praised as Most Consistent
Local reports note Mathews recognized as the city’s most consistent bowler amid ongoing league action. Details are unclear due to fragmented text and missing context.
Turner and Miss Johnson Elope in Surprise Marriage
The couple, both from prominent local families, married after a secret elopement. Turner, a valued Herald employee and printer, and Miss Johnson, daughter of J. E. Johnson, formerly of the Hug at house, are described as a popular pair with many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
the Herald
Miss Johnson
J. E. Johnson
Hug't House
Dry counties expand as election winds sweep Indiana
In Indiana on February 26 Fayeteer, Hendricks and Fountain counties joined the movement to dry out saloons, bringing total dry counties to twenty two. Wet Wapello remains sole wet county as 199 saloons have been shut down this week. Elections on Thursday quiet in Danville and Covington, with Carroll and Rush set for Saturday.
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Indianaperls
Yad
Faytlie
Hendricks
Fountain
Paul
Wafyee
Eow
Carrol
Rush
Gift to Watson by Wilehlaxtas in Washington
In Washington D C on February 26 Representative Watson prepares to depart on March 5 and receive a magnificent silver service as a gift from a noncongressional acquaintance. The two horsd dоре? gift is a fine silver service enclosed in a hard box at an estimated cost of $00.
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Wilehlaxtas
D. C
Watson
Menthors
Congress
Lena Rivers Tonight at Area House Opera
Lena Rivers has proved a success with the legions, despite initial calm and criticism. The cast brings energy and intelligence to the performance while management holds a company meeting to ensure high standards. The show promises strong acting and a challenging offering at the area house.
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Rivers
Lena Higers
Aera
Tonlent
Marital Elopement of Turter and Johtset at Olney
Claude Turter a printer art assistant and Mike Nora Johtset of this city eloped to Milnais Wednesday and were married at Olney They first went to Lawrence... but were refused a license, the couple proceeding to Olney for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Turter
Art Aesistant
Heracles
Mike Nora Johtset
Mwlinais
Olney
Lawrencesitic Se
Davis Elmore Mobday Wedding At 720 Po im
Mrs Alice Elmore, daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Elmore, wed Elliot Doss of Indianapolis at the home of the bridegroom on 4216 Capt Michigan Street in Indianapalle. The ceremony was simple with immediate family. The couple will reside on a farm near Frankfort Indiana.
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Glepmother
Michigan Street
Indianapalle
Alice Elmore
A.C Elmore
Elliot, Doss
Indianapolis
Elnora
Ray
Tavis
Svohg Shan
Siettos
Wineaina
Rifle Practice Portrait at San Antonio Birthday
In San Antonio Texas on February 26 E Hodtareigan marked his sixty fifth birthday with a morning session of pistol and rifle practice. He stated he felt better than ever and appeared in good spirits during the training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
E Hodtareigan
Washington Lyric Club stages Pinafore at Loogootee
The Washington Lyric and Dramatic Club presented Pinafore at the Pythian opera house in Loogootee to a large, appreciative audience. Performers led by Harry Fromme and Roy Smiley delivered sprightly solo and chorus numbers with elaborate costumes. The cast included Mary Peek McKernan as Josephine and Rot Seoble as Ralph Hackstraw, praised for musical talent and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee Tribune
Pythian Opera House
Washington Dramatic Club
Harry Fromme
Roy Smiley
Ray Seable
Harry Hyatt
Pant Gtson
Theodore Walker
Mary Peek McKernan
Helen Brown
Roy DeVine
Mary Peek McKerngo
Josephine
Loogoated
Orcamgn
Rot Seoble
Ralph Hackstraw
Sentinel
The
Washington Lyric and Dramatic Clay
Woodmen of the World to Convene Two-State Meeting
Hundreds of Woodmen of the World delegates from Hiloly Indiana and nearby states will converge in the city for a two-state Head Camp Q gathering. Local committees work urgently to accommodate about 400 visitors with plans for an extensive entertainment program and civic support.
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Hiloly
Indiana
Mean Trick At Main Street Tobacco Store
Jae Ober, who runs the tobacco department on Main Street, notices curious fellows peeking in as a window display labeled For Men Gmly draws attention. A small crowd eyeing wares, including cigars, draws little help from the duck hunting note about Waller Ragsdale and Lutch luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae Ober
Waller Ragsdale
Lutch Luck
Salary Clause Calls For Academic Qualification Change
A legislative committee clerk’s draft proposes raising pay to six dollars a day and adds an amendment requiring an advanced degree or equivalent for certain positions. The misspelled and badly cased copy shows the proposal after being typed, with several errors in spelling and capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickland
Nif Ajeker
Maurting
Seetlanode
Legislature to Date Sees Bills, Concurrences, and Vetoes
The House met at 8 30 and the Senate at 9 30 as legislators consider bills including repealing parts of an anti cigarette law for minors and salary raises for Indianapolis councilmen. The Senate declines to concur in House amendments on an accounting bill, and committees await next moves. Procter Topiling and temperance provisions await action while a Sunday baseball bill heads toward the governor for signature.
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Ao Howse
Indianapolis
Senate
House
Sfaska
Ote Houke
Republic of
R. C. Minton
Teague
Marshall
Bassett Wil J
Dead Man in Sewer Reported in Linton Indiana
A late Thursday report in Linton Indiana said a man’s body was found in a city sewer. Commissioner Hamilton arrived and investigators soon revealed the “body” was a package of safes or similar items wrapped in an old coat, mistaken for a corpse by surprised neighbors.
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Linton
Ind
Senior Glass Chooses Motto Flower for 1920s Class
The senior class met last night to plan arrangements for graduation. Principal Allen and Superintendent Ax tell the class to organize early. The motto chosen is The reach should exceed the grasp and the Marechal Niel rose is the class flower. The class has twenty six members, eight girls and twelve boys, with five fewer than last year. They discussed graduation ceremonies but did not finalize plans.
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Allen
Axtell
Court jury hears cases in Boone v Mary Martin and Fraser Marble
Circuit Court reports jurors deliberating in Boone v Mary Martin with verdict for the plaintiffs. The Fraser Marble Company of Mansfield fights the Washington Monumental Company, arguing the work did not meet requirements and was refused. The mood is calm as weather permits outdoor activity.
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W. M. Boone
Mary Martin
Fraser Marble Company
Mansfeld
Ohio
Washington Monumental Company
Therelain’ Iy
Mansfield Company
Munis
John Thourjeen to rebuild home on Meridian Street
John Thourjeen plans to demolish his old house on Walnut and Meridian streets within seven months and erect a new frame dwelling on the lot. The home will have modern conveniences and cost about $6,000.
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John
Walnut Fund Meridian Streets
Washington
Birthday Party At Vincennes Avenue
Mrs Lt Hodson of Vincennes avenue was surprised by about 100 friends calling today with a dinner gesture marking her birthday anniversary. The event reflected a warm community celebration honoring her long years.
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Hodson
Vincennes Avenue
Springville Fire Destroys Businesses and Hall in Redford Area
A def Fire caused a disastrous blaze at Springville near Redford on Thursday destroying the business houses of Stronard Byrama and W Clement the Woodmen and Odd Fellows hall and attacks with contents. Loss is estimated at 6000 with 2300 insured.
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Redford
Springeie
Q. ¥. Stronard
L. A. Byrana
W Clement
Hall of Woodmen
P and
Odd Fellows
Prayer Letters Nuisance to Postoffice in Indiana
Indiana readers are urged to ignore chained prayer letters promising joy or warning calamity. Richmond post office seized an unsigned note from a Wayne county girl and advised burning unscoped letters. The Owen County Democrat urges readers to hand such mail to the postmaster or destroy unsigned dispatches.
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Preyer
Nin
Indiana
Spencer
Richmond
Thabehr
Wayne County
Tod
Owen County
Democrat
You Cannot Get Another Pair of Eyes Ad Advice
You cannot get another pair of eyes and should care for the pair you have. If you know or suspect they need a quick check and attention a professional will be glad to help you.
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Uise
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Over 600 people have taken advantage of this last Vine and all have profited by it. Why not you.
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New & Eskridee
Dreatise
Tlw
Grefe
Sweeney Confronts Lawmaker Over Governor’s Veto
Fragmented Indianapolis News item shows Sweeney shouting about a bill and governor's veto amid tense exchange with Representative Sweeney from Crawford and Perry. Linton speech mocks Democratic passage while noting political conflict and legal phrasing.
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Linton
Sweeney
Crawford
Perry
Maine
Veta
Indianapolis
Assessors to Meet Saturday at Auditor's Office
County and township assessors and deputies plan a Saturday meeting at the auditor's office to collect supplies and receive instructions. Hake Clark will maintain the Washington township assessor's books.
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Auditor's Office
Hake Clark
Washington Township
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