Governor candidate Johnson visits Williamsport with Gary party
Mayor R O Johnson of Gary leads a thirty member campaign group through Williamsport in support of his bid for governor. The team, traveling from Lake County by auto, says the stop is an advertising trip not a pledge solicitation. Johnson, a Decatur native with past roles in Arizona and Indiana politics, vows to deliver a "new deal" if nominated. Green Hill Academy to hold reunion. former students and friends gather at the academy Sunday with a program and dinner planned under Trustee Davis.
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Lake County
Warren County
Lafayette
Attica
Mudlavia
Johnson
Gary
Decatur
Ind
Adams
Allen Counties
Arizona
Sickinsey
Indiana
Green Hill
Supt. Evans
Will Evans
Mr. Davis
Attica Methodist Banquet Spurs Laymen Day Aim
Attica Church hosted a social banquet for laymen and ministers with over 300 attendees. A four dozen chicken feast was served by church women to promote layman's day at the Battle Ground Camp Meeting now in progress and to foster harmony among local church members.
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Attica
Battle Ground
Viewers Appointed for Prairie Town Ship Roads
Clark Dick and William A Hunter were named viewers on the Willett and the borders and Coffelt roads to be built in Prairie township by the Board of County Commissioners. They and the County Engineer will view the routes and report at the next regular Board meeting.
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Clark Dick
Wm. A. Hunter
Willett
Borders & Coffelt
Prairie Township
Board of County Commissioners
Accountants Doyle and Jarvis Examine County Records
A N Doyle of Marion and A C Jarvis of Crawfordsville act as field examiners for the state Board of Accounts. They spent the past week in the Auditor s office reviewing county town and school records and will need time to finish. Both are affable gentlemen.
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A. N.doyle
Marion
A.C. Jarvis
Crawfordsville
State Board of Accounts
Audicor
Miss Bertha Gregory Home faculty member on summer leave
Miss Bertha Gregory, a member of the Knightstown Home faculty, is at home for her summer vacation.
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Bertha Gregory
Knightstown
Government furnishes slabs for unmarked soldiers graves
Government will provide properly lettered stone markers for dead soldiers, sailors or marines sleeping in unmarked graves in this county. Relatives or friends must apply to James Anderson, Quartermaster of Bryant Post No. 62, who will arrange for the stone F. O. B. Williamsport, free of charge, to be placed by the relatives or friends. Every such brave person should be marked.
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James Anderson
Bryant Post No. 62
Grocery Changes Hands In Local Deal
Herbert B. Odie bought the store from Odie Bros. and Elmer McKinzie, then sold to C. M. Guy Thursday evening last week. Odie plans to revitalize the business and promises activity at the old stand with Bert Guy at the helm.
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Herbert B. Odie
C. M. Guy
Odie Bros
Elmer Mclkinzie
Mr. Guy
Odie
Bert
Doctor performs appendicitis operation on local resident
Dr Thompson of LaFayette operated on Julius DeLancy at the home of his parents in this city Sunday morning for appendicitis. The patient is progressing as well as could be expected, but recovery will take some time.
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Thompson
LaFayette
Julius DeLancy
KEEP Is High Standard for Community Life
This passage urges a high standard in individuals and towns to foster pure conduct, honest business, and a clean moral climate. It argues youth intuition is strong, training and associations matter, and a community’s character shapes its growth and reputation.
Culver to Host Interscholastic Aquatic Meet in Indiana
Local brief notes include personal visits in Williamsport and surrounding towns. Culver prepares an August 11 interscholastic aquatic meet for high school and academy students in Indiana with free entry for eligible white students in good standing.
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Culver
Indiana
Call for a Public Library in Williamshort
A writer on the Chautauqua platform argues Williamshort lacks a library and a park. He cites Warren county's absence of any public library and urges Carnegie fund backing, public pledges, and community effort to bring literature, education, and growth to residents and youth. He emphasizes literature as essential to progress and offers assistance.
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Persons
Chautauqua
Williamshort
Warren County
Carnagie Fund
Attica Chautauqua Opens August 13 with Ticket Deals
The Attica chautauqua begins one week from today. Season tickets are available at a reduced price of 1.50, with guaranteed business sponsor tickets noted. After those are sold, remaining season tickets cost 2.00.
Old Citizen James Yaste Dies at 80
James Yaste of West Leeanon died at his home Saturday evening aged 80. Death due to old age with complications. Funeral Monday at 1 PM at the home, burial in West Lebanon. Survived by widow and son Charles Yaste. Formerly lived near Covington and on the Elias Schlosser place west of town.
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James Yaste
West Leeanon
West Lebanon
Charles Yaste
Yeste
Elias Schlosser
Covington
Sorority Delegate to Visit San Francisco and San Diego Expositions
Miss MaeBeth McCollough of this city has been chosen by her college sorority as one of Indiana's college representatives to visit the San Francisco and San Diego expositions on behalf of various Greek letter sororities. She is described as a college girl of high standing.
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MaeBeth McCollough
Indiana
San Francisco
San Diego
Miss McCollough
Labor Day At Indiana Fair Promises Grand Exhibits
Labor Day at the Indiana fair on Sept. 6 features Ruth Law the famed woman biplane flyer performing spectacular flights and a chute leap by George Maryland. A top vaudeville bill, clean carnival, four harness racing events, concerts by Weber and the Indianapolis Military bands, and a night horse show with singers Miss Helen Warrum and Miss Wilmine Hammann are planned. The chamber of commerce will host its annual business men's party and guests will enjoy extensive entertainment.
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Ruth Law
George Maryland
Weber
Indianapolis
Helen Warrum
Indiana
Wilmine Hammann
Cincinnati
Lafayette Defeats Williamsport In Riverside Clubs Clash
Lafayette beat Williamsport 11 to 6 at Riverside field in a rain affected game. Hirshbeel pitched well for Williamsport with 15 strikeouts as Riverside led 7 to 5 before Lafayette rallied. A third game is set for August 16 to decide the series, with Williamsport also facing Star Bloomer Girls and Danville in coming days.
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Williamsport
Lafayette Riverside
Riverside Field
Riverside
Lafayette
Hirshbeel
Hirshbeel Battery
Will
Charley
Danville
Do Not Lose Commission High School at Williamsport
The article rebuts a rumor that Williamsport will lose its commissioned high school. It states the commission expired in June but will be renewed after minor equipment and grounds improvements. The Williamsport High School remains as efficient as ever with a new superintendent and strong teachers.
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Williamsport
Williamsport High School
Diamondstone 12th Annual Clearance Sale Ad
The Diamondstone stores advertise their 12th Annual Clearance Sale this week with bargains across merchandise. The reputable firm urges shoppers not to miss the chance to save on selections.
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Diamondstone
Interpreting Mrs Jones Journey Turned Into Mixup
Mrs Jones traveling in Europe with daughters Eleanor and Marion. Eleanor planned routes while Marion spoke languages and handled inquiries. A misstep led to a wrong carriage and Eleanor told Marion to ask Mrs Jones to exit. A Turkish proverb about fowl and breeding is noted along with a sale at Messner's Notion store offering 50 cent aprons for 35c.
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Messner’s
Notion Store
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