Burris Takes Office as County Superintendent of Schools
Ben F Burris assumed the role of county superintendent of schools after being selected by the board. He moved from Plainville to Washington this week and filed bond of 3000 with sureties Hillary Truelove and El Faith. Burris pledged to pursue higher qualifications for teachers and to begin discussions with the county board on education initiatives. In other local news, Mrs Bert Wooten was severely bitten by a bulldog yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin KF. Burris
Burris
McHenry
Plahiville
Washington
Dora Fiie
County Board
Ne Education
Coal Dealers Visit Linton on June Seventh
The coal dealers toured Linton on Monday, inspected several mines, and were entertained by the Commercial club. Ladies Aid societies from local churches hosted a luncheon during the visit.
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Tinton
Messiah program praised by Washington audience
The review lauds a Messiah recital with soloists and chorus, praising conductor Professor J. M. Blackon for his leadership and the ensemble's vigor. It highlights the vocal clarity, especially in Rejoice Greatly, and notes audience awe and emotional response. The article outlines plans for future concerts and the June Indiana Music Teachers Association gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Misa
Mia Xarter
Teara
Janis
J. M. Blackon
Tts
Elnora Cemetery To Hold Public Burial Meeting
Fragmentary notice indicates the Elnora Cemetery plans a public meeting about burial options and conditions. No clear date or organizer is readable in the text.
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Elnora
Incomplete OCR Notice of Burial Details
Fragmentary text references Joseph Farina, Piney Johnson, and Elmer Whoard at the head of a challenge grounds and burial planned by October. Details are garbled and a precise event or date cannot be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Iin
Draer
Lnoithe
Joseph Farina
Piney Johnson
Elmer
Owil
Octisber i
Republican State Convention Indorses Knox and Sheutz
The Pennsylvania Republican State convention endorsed Knox for president and John O. Sheutz of Philadelphia for state treasurer. Delegates adopted a platform praising the Roosevelt administration and policies, signaling support for Roosevelt era leadership.
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Hairiabute
Jung
Philaander
Chase i Knox
New. York
Knox
Pennsylvania
John O. Sheutz
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Republcan
Reception for Mrs. Scoville in East Main Street
Mrs. E R Scoville of Washington returns to her former city for a series of receptions starting with a party at Mrs Charles H Brown east Main street. The event features roses, dainty refreshments, and honors Mrs Scoville with gifts from guests. A Masonic hall reception is planned for the next evening.
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E. R. ‘Beaville
Charles H. ‘Brown
East Main Street
EL Hi
Toni
le €. Hameray
Seaville
Gowdy
Effie Gowdy
F. E. Jarvis
L. EB. Wood
T. W.shaw
McCafferty
Scovtie
Masonic
Local Knights Plan Pilgrimage to Conclave
Saratoga Springs Knights Templar organize a pilgrimage to the conclave in the East. About twenty members consider joining if enough others agree. Attendees listed include L. E., Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Hastings, A. Hamersy, Taylor H. Allen, Samuel Elswick, Jease Schwartz, Fréd L. Seible, and Miss Helen Lig and Miss Mary Lig.
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Knights Templar
Saratoga Springs
L. E
J. W. ‘Clark
My 8. Hastings
A. Hamersy
Taylor H. Allen
Samuel Elswick
Bloomingt on reform group forms a new party
Bloomington Indiana June 7 A citizens committee pushing school reform plans hints at forming a new political party to advance their agenda. The group includes activists from municipal reform movements and seeks to sustain anti city council pressure into the next local election.
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Bloomington Ind
Elty Fon
Monroe County
Citizens’ Committee
Bloomington
W. A
Justée
Indign
Thlesue
Sims Hastings wedding planned for Odon Saturday evening
Alva Sims formerly a telephone ringman will wed Miss Nellie Hastings in Odon Saturday evening. Sims is the son of Mrs. Nancy Sima of Elmyre township and a farmer, Hastings is the daughter of John Hastings. Dr. E. E. Tong had returned.
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Alva Sims
Nellie Hastings
Odon
Sims
Nancy Sima
Elmyre Township
Biles Haating
John Hastings
Plain dress needful for warding off worry at graduation
A girl in Woodward Iowa feared her classmates would mock her at the commencement exercises. Unable to afford suitable attire she ended her life rather than face the event.
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Woodward
Iowa
Aytter
Trolley Car Collision Ends 200 Mile Endurance Run
Clarence McKeene president of Standard Brake Company of New York Howard Mosher prominent Brooklyn bicyclist and James Swan chauffeur were badly injured in a collision between their car and an Albany Hudson electric car at Heights near Rensselaer during the New York Motor Club 200 mile endurance run.
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Albany
N. Y
Clarence McKe Ie
Standard Brake‘ ‘Company
New York
Ulipd
Howard Mosher
Brooklyn
James Swan
of Heights
Rensselaer
New York Motor Club
Divorce case reveals odd eating habits and assets dispute
Eleanor Doe Stetson seeks divorce from J. B. Stetson a railroad president. She testifies about pumpkin pie cravings and social snubs while alleging a man stole her horse and brougham after she left New York.
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Fumpkin
Francisco
Eleanor Doe Stetson
J. B. Stetson
Bretgen
Chris
New
Miners and Operators Forge Labor Peace in District Referencing Work
The district conference reached a settlement after lengthy talks. Operators agreed to reinstate a discharged union committeeman and share back pay, while wages and water-related disputes at Fontanet and Midland mines were resolved. The Jackson Hill cases were settled or tabled, and a general strike threat was avoided.
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Elgventh
Soneyden
Ninera
Merre Haute
Union
Sullivan
County
Danery
Fontanet
Bf Water
Bo Fay
Midland
Jackson Hill
Jepson Attends Brother Frank Black Funeral in Louisville
Mrs. N. H. Jepson travelled to Louisville this afternoon for the funeral of her brother, Frank Black, who died at his home there Thursday night. He worked as a commercial traveler.
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Washington
Daughters of! Ith
Pountey
Charles Peek
iMag Chapmn
Mira
N. H. Jepson
Louisville
Frank Black
Phonograph Ordered for Peoples Skating Rink
W P Walter and H V Hyatt have ordered a large phono graph for the Peoples skating rink. It will play popular tunes each night, including two taps waltzes and other items to accompany the skaters.
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W. P. Walter
H. V. Hyatt
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Ben F Burris
Achenry
iCommissioners
Hvansville
Pesterday
Bert Woottn
Aue Linton
Comeredial Cab
Reseda
iIt
Ray i
State! Musical Convention
C. R. Hodge
Black
Directe
Shad
New-Elnora Cemetery
A,eilly
E.R. Scovi
LR. ‘of Chines
Licoti Iz, Ohio
Masons
Mr. Beavilte
Daughters of Revolution
Peel ‘Home
Jackson
Hem
Tom
Abby
Knights Templar Ari
Tansle
Moomington
Jin
Hastings
E. E. Tong
Shoalg
Ayer
Alitle
Hart
Orrinon Coxncede
Issurlin
Riev- Me
Felephone
BUY
Phonograpat
Wwe
T Linjit
Izol
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