Williamsport Takes Third Game In Series At Riverside Park
Williamsport defeats La Fayette 6 to 4 at Riverside park to clinch two games to one in the three game set. Hirscheel battery shines. Hunter and Hurst contribute strong hitting as Williamsport improves season record.
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Rot BT Eanenart
Willamsport
Bbe
Gaede Dev Wlaer
Riverside Club
Riverside Park
LaFayette
Williamsport
Innning
Our Boys
Hirscheel Battery
Will
Charley
Wallace
Hunter
Hurst
Dee
Brant
Stewart
Crane
Old Comrade Magee Dies at Otterbein After Civil War Service
Charles St. Magee aged 90 died Sunday morning at Otterbein after a life in Warren county and Otterbein. He served three years in the Civil War as sergeant of Co. I 72nd Indiana and was a long time G A R member. Survived by daughter Ida Benjamin of Rensselaer and son Charles St. Magee of Otterbein. Funeral Monday at 10 at the Otterbein M E church with interment in Montmorenci cemetery under G A R arrangements.
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Henidnin Magee
Goclock
St. i Lafavecue
Magee
Warren County
Green Hill
Otterbein
72Nd
Indiana Regiment
Hannah Chenoweth
Ida Benjamin
Rensselaer
Chas. St. Magee
Otterbein M. E
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. A. Dunlavy
W. B. Taylor
Montmorenci Cemetery
H. D. Chenoweth
Sun
Senior Class Party Brings Williamsport High Alumni Together
A reunion for the Williamsport High School 1916 senior class was hosted at Raimond Ringer's home to welcome Superintendent E. L. Stewart and address rumors of a cancelled commission. Most of the class attended despite rural gaps, with games and merriment lasting late into the evening.
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Williamsport High School
Raimond Ringer
E. L. Stewart
The Mexican Note Sent To Mexican Factions
The Washington crafted diplomatic note was sent to Mexican political and military leaders last week. Secretary of State Robert Lansing and envoys of Argentina Brazil Chile and Bolivia signed it in hopes of a swift reconciliation. An answer is expected within ten days to avert a potential belligerent spell in America.
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Washington
Mexico
Robert Lansing
United States
Argentine
Brazil
Chile
Bolivia
America
Court Proceedings New Cases Filed and Related Actions
New civil cases filed include A H Haun vs H A Born Co et al debt with McAdams and Jane for Peff. John Crone Adm vs Enoch L Oland et al quiet title and partition with Stansbury and Billings for Peff. Liberty School Th vs Benjamin Watkins damages with Stansbury and Bisings for Peff. Lee Van Reed vs Edward Pryor Receiver Wabash R R damages with J J Haliatty for Peff.
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A. H. Haun
H. A. Born
John Crone
Enoch L Oland
Stansbury & Billings Attys
Liberty School Th
Benjamin Watkins
Stansbury & & Bisings Attvs
Lee van Reed
Edward Pryor
Wabash R. R Damages
J. J. Haliatty
Peff
Rebekah Picnic Postponed Then Rescheduled at Ravine Park
The Rebekah picnic planned for August 5 was postponed due to rain. It is now set for Tuesday August 24 at Ravine Park if weather allows, otherwise the Hall will host the event that evening. All Rebekah families and friends are invited.
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Rebekah
Ravine Park
Rebekahs
New Store Opening At Bert Statzell’s Tab
The new general store of Bert Statzell at Tab opens tomorrow with demonstrations by special representatives. A festive time is promised for attendees and visitors. An invitation is extended to the public. Our ads pay, try one.
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Bert Statzell
Tab
Warren T. Mo Geay for Governor Campaign Note
Fragmented OCR text mentions Warren T. Mo Geay seeking governorship with unclear context. Names appear with garbled phrases and partial campaign references without verifiable dates places or affiliations. Summary focuses on the candidate and unspecified campaign activity in a damaged excerpt.
McCray Emerges as Republican Governor Candidate in Indiana
Warren T. McCray of Kentland seeks the Indiana Republican nomination for governor. He is a business leader as president of a state bank and head of a large Kentland farm with a premier Hereford herd. Supporters cite his public spirit and farming advocacy.
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Warren T. MceCray
Kentland
Indiana
McCray
Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Two Sons of Local Blacksmith Loot Firm Safe
Bert Smith and his son along with 0 to 15 companions forced entry into Smith & Gray's Independence strong box and took about $500 in cash. In Attica they bought jewelry kodaks and trinkets. The sheriff recovered most items and money returning them to merchants. No projections were made and the incident caused much distress among the youths.
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Bert Smith
Smith & Gray
Independence
Attica
Preparations for Larger Sunday School Attendance
The Methodist Church aims for bigger crowds at Sunday School League and preaching services next Sunday. To clear way for the every member canvass around September 15, the conference year ends September 1 instead of October 1. Everyone’s help will ease the change and support the new financial plan.
Local Farmer Dies After Mad Cow Attack
Enoch Robbins aged 75 a substantial farmer of Cates Fountain County was gored by a mad cow Sunday evening and died Monday morning. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon. He was one of the best known citizens of Fountain County.
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Enoch Robbins
Cates
Fountain County
Darling’s Grocery Store Gets Fresh Coat of Paint
The front of Darling's grocery store was improved in appearance with a new paint job, giving the storefront a refreshed look and updated curb appeal.
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Darling’s Grocery Store
Death of Liberty Township Resident William Davis at 81
William Davis aged 81, long time Liberty township resident, died suddenly Monday after choking spells. He is survived by several brothers and sisters and many relatives, including Mrs. John Moffitt. Funeral services by Rev. Wilmer were at Ed Moffitt's home, north of town, at ten o'clock Wednesday, with interment in Highland cemetery.
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William Davis
Liberty Township
John Moffitt
Wilmer
Ed. Moffitt
Highland Cemetery
Warren County to Accept Bids for Asylum Supplies 1915
Warren County Indiana Board of Commissioners will receive bids by 1 p.m. September 6 1915 for supplies for the County Asylum covering the quarter ending November 30 1915. Bids and contract terms are on file in the Auditor's office. Witnessed by D H Merritt Auditor of Warren County on August 18 1915.
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Board of Commissioners
Warren County
Indiana
Said
Said County
D. H. Merritt
City Schools Open September 6 Across All Grades
Williamsport schools begin the year with bright prospects as all required improvements are nearly finished and the school is re commissioned. Parents are urged to cheer up and be bright.
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Williamsport
Leo M Frank murder trial sparks mob sentiment in Georgia
Opinion column recalls the Leo M Frank case and argues public mobs tainted the Georgia trial for the murder of Mary Phagan. It defends Governor Slaton for commuting the death sentence and condemns the mob, asserting the state must protect the innocent and avoid martyring injustice.
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Leo. M. Frank
Mary. Phagen
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Slaton
Frank
Leon Frank
Personal Mention and Visits Across Williamsport
Personal items note Mrs. Charles Burkhart and children of Columbus Ohio visiting her mother Mrs. P. S. McClure. Other locals are referenced visiting relatives, attending weddings, and transacting business as a band concert at Portland Arch draws crowds amid a rainless weekend.
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Charles Burkhart and Children
Columbus
Ohio
P. S. McClure
Extra Pages Due To Crowded Columns This Week
The paper announces two additional pages for home matter due to crowded columns and notes state and general news can be found on other pages.
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