Worth Interurban plan eyed for C and E I line
Worth Transportation of Chicago aims to buy the C and E I line to convert it into an interurban. Coal oil motors would run cars every two hours between north and south termini, extending service to farms and shippers along the route. Negotiations with Perre-Marquette failed. new buyer B H Worthington of the Cincinnati Indianapolis and Western Railway appeared, while workers fear imminent abandonment unless a rescue deal is done before December 31.
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Danville Commercial News
Worth Transportation Company
Chicago
Worth
A. L. Alfred
B. H. Worthington
Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Western Railway
Indianapolis
C. & E. I. Railway
West Melcher
Necple
C & EU
Momenco
Brazil
Twenty-One Club Meeting at Falls Street Home
Mrs Henry Hartz hosted the Twenty One Club at her Falls street home on Wednesday. A majority of members attended a delightful gathering with a two course dinner at four o clock. Officers for the coming year were elected. Guests included Mrs B F Bush Mrs B O Hudler Mrs Elizabeth Hall Mrs Amos Lower Mrs Lou Schlosser Mrs Jerry Marlatt and her daughter Jane. Mrs Milton Keister was Christmas shopping in Lafayette Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartz
Falls Street
B. F. Bush
B. O. Hudler
Elizabeth Hall
Amos Lower
Lou Schlosser
Jerry Marlatt
Jane
Christmas Cheer and Santa’s Gifts
The verse reflects the year’s end anticipation and hopes for Santa to visit every child. It emphasizes Christmas cheer, happy songs, smiles, and gifts of dolls and toys to add joy to the season.
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Santa
Will Be Tried in February
Ralph Ross in jail on first degree murder charges appeared before Judge Berry last Saturday. He offered no plea, choosing a later trial where he will state his case and show cause for the tragedy. The state and defendant will receive counsel.
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Ralph Ross
Berry
Ross
Wants a Home For sixteen year old War ren County boy
A boy a little over sixteen seeks a home in Warren County. He has only a common school education and has worked wherever possible but finds little farm work this season. He is healthy but homeless, with his mother in California unable to help. Trustee Oscar Harman aids him, yet a home is needed before Christmas.
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Pine Village
California
Oscar Harman
Qld
Nick
Warren County
Methuselah Club Entertains Guests for Storied Evening
Mrs J H Stephenson and Mrs Ele Stansbury of Williamsport hosted the Methuselah Club and husbands on Friday December 16 at Pap Stephenson's home. Guests enjoyed a three course dinner, new members inducted, solos by Hon E F McCabe and Ruth, palmist reading, two readings by Lady Methuselah Bowlus, and a gift basket with varied items. Guests included Mrs Guy Stephens of Chicago and Mrs Harry Schoonover of Detroit.
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Methuselah Club
J. H. Stephenson
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
Methusiah Club
Order of Methuselah
W. F. Heat
F. L. Clark
Jason D. Bowius
E. F. McCabe
Methuselah Bowlus
Guy Stephens
Chicago
Harry Schoonover
Detroit
Mich
Methuselah’s
Whickcar and Ransom Wed at Attica M E Church
Miss Whickcar daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Whickcar and Charles Ransom son of Mrs Thos Ransom were married at noon Friday at the Attica M E church parsonage officiated by Rev J J Wilson. The bride, a Fountain county teacher, and groom began housekeeping in Talbot in a furnished cottage.
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Lillis Whickcar
Mark Whickcar
Carbondale
Charles Ransom
Thos. Ransom
Talbot
J. J. Wilson
M. E. Church of
Attica
Fountain County
Poisoners Made History In Fountain County Court
In Attica the trial of Mrs Laura Arnold Mrs Clara Layton and William Layton opened with a chemical analysis in court. The trio faced charges of attempting to poison Charles Arnold husband of Laura. A pie and arsenic evidence were presented. Laura and William received 3 to 14 year sentences. Clara Layton was discharged.
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Laura Arnold
William Layton
Fountain County Court
Ratcliff
Clara Layton
Attica
Charles Arnold
Charles
Layton
William
Arnold
Laytons
Gladys
Everett
W. ©. Starner
State Board
Community Christmas Fest at Opera House in Williamsport
The annual community Christmas celebration is set for Saturday night at the Opera House. Doors open at 7:00 and program begins 7:30 with performances by Williamsport public school students. Santa Claus may appear to distribute treats. Christmas baskets will be delivered to needy homes. Donations to H. B. Elwood are welcomed.
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Opera House
Bethlehem
Presbyterian Church
Santa Clause
Williamsport
H. B. Elwood
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Chicago Transportation Company
Milton Keister
Lafayette
Santa Claus
Charles Frederick Wadsworte
Shuey
Valparaiso
Williamsport Circle
Julia McCorkle
Crawfordsville
Odd Fellows Hall
Fred Corbin
Calvin Heiland
Fred Forth
Frank Heiland
Amanda Erwin
Wabash
Wabash Railroad
Near East
Whickcar
the Pioneer
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