Ben Harris Found Dead After Carbolic Acid Incident
A man identified as Ben Harris was found beside a road near Otterbein after reportedly ingesting carbolic acid. Coroner Stewart investigated, noting a bottle labeled Keifer drug store Attica. Funeral plans were announced, with details of services and the couple’s wedding announcements interwoven in the issue.
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Ben Harris
Mysenblad
Atoca
Sunblad
Col Briges
Mars
Alfred Kinke
Stewart
Keifer Drug
Attica
Aes Sojdav
Rev
Badeor
Celtier
Saloons Close Here After Local Option Victory
Williamsport voters closed all four saloons at ten o clock last Saturday night in the local option election. The event ends booze sales here and signals a strong public sentiment against alcohol. Legal actions include a favorable judgment for John Pugh Jr. in a separate $1,000 trust dispute against John Crawford.
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Williamsport
Lea Oie
Iowa Bo
Farrell Rou
Ufis
Publisher to Join Navy Ends Qtterbein Sun
Wade Bolt longtime editor and publisher of the Qtterbein Sun has ceased publication to enlist in the navy and join the Marine band. Bolt, among draft men, passed physical and musical exams and awaits call. He leaves a wife and baby at home. Mrs. Della Debanks and Miss Lottie Lewis traveled to Indianapolis Friday for the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Bolt
Qtterbein Sun
Navy
Bolt
Department of the National Service
Della Debanks
Improvements for Our Schools Board orders slate boards
The Board of Education contracted the Pennsylvania Structural Slate Co to supply new slate blackboards for all grade rooms in Easton. The move aims to lower boards, reduce glare, and improve lighting, with school opening Sept 17 and revised 9 AM start times. Janitor Smith begins a week of cleanup to prepare the building.
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Board of Education
Pennsylvania Structural Slate Co
Easton
Penn
Mary
Sthesl
Genange
E Smith
Steart
Reunion of Wicick Families at Ravine Park Attica Ind
The third annual Wicick family reunion at Ravine Park Attica Ind drew a large crowd. Attendees shared meals and greetings after a day of socializing. A long family register lists Wicick descendants and their settlements across multiple states.
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Wicick
Vine Park
Attica
Ind
Sanuel Warrick
New Jersey
England
Samuel Wisvick
Veedersburg
Wingate
Toledo
Fanklin
Columbus
Grenville
Rainsville Triumphs Again In Close Conference Battle
Rainville secured another victory in a hard fought game at Ford Park. Oxford came to town with a strong crowd and the output featured skilled guard play and crowd enthusiasm. After the game a minor accident involving Judge Berry and Prosecutor Nofen was noted, but no injuries were reported.
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Tata Nba
Venice
Ellesinae
Dusebuag
Txford Oan
Oxford
Rainsville
Osford
Ford
Rock x
Judge Berry
Nofen
Warren Hotel
Wilbur
John Benson
Nolen
First Contingent of Draft Army Called Out
The first five percent of the national draft army from this city left for Camp Taylor Louisville Kentucky for training. Thomas Powell Ralph High and Raymond Laurie were among the group accompanied by local exemption officials Willam Cowzill and John F Ri aser. The next forty percent is due September and October with the final fifteen percent to follow as staffing allows.
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National Draft Army
Thomas Powell
Ralph High
Raymond Laurie
Kramer
Camp Taylor
Louisville
National Army
Willam Cowzill
John F. Ri Aser
Lafayette
Imernine
Warrei
Uota Wileo
Big Time at Pine Village Banquet for Wray Metsker
Pine Village held one of its largest gatherings last Saturday night. A thousand townspeople filled the streets as the band played national airs. Rev. J S Godwin delivered a patriotic speech and Wray Metsker told of his submarine battle and capture.
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Tine Village
Wray Metsker
Campana
Pine Village
JS. Godwin
Bie
Wray
Metsher
Evatherine
Fiaffic
County Bridge Setting Near Redwood Point
Contracts issued by the Board of Commissioners for two new bridges and repairs near Redwood Point. Vincennes Bridge Co. of Vincennes, Ind., to build bridges over Mathis and Holder ditches at prices 123.00 and 3,370.00 respectively. J. A. Borders to handle three repairs for 2,700. Work to be finished by January 1, 1918.
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Board of Commissioners
Redwood Point
Mathis Ditch
Mathis School House
Holder Ditch
Lafayette and
Pine Village
Vincennes Bridge Co
Vincennes
Ind
J. A. Borders
Winamac Construction Co
Winamac
Tab Home Coming and Bible School Rally Schedule
The Tab Home Coming includes events on Sunday Sept 9 with Bible School at 9 30 and communion at 10 30 led by Elder P T Martin. A basket dinner at noon, sermons by Elder L R Holaling and Elder A K Clark, a 6 30 Young People's hour, and a 7 30 service with special music by Professor Weber and others. Misses Mary Ellen Collyer Joy Stewart Helen Pugh Helen Delaney and Harley Jones return home from Terre Haute. Miss Lottie Siddens visits Winthrop with Nellie Kerr.
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Tab Home Coming
P. T. Martin
Willamsport
L. R. Holaling
State Line
Christian Endeavor
A. Kk. Clark
Ambia
Weber
Miss Clark
Attica
A. W. Jackman
Mary Ellen Collyer
Joy Stewart
Helen Pugh
Helen Delaney
Harley Jones
Berre Haute
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Andrew at 69th Celebration
Mrs. John Andrew of this city enjoyed a pleasant surprise last Friday honoring her 69th birthday. Granddaughter Miss Eva Crane organized the party with many friends attending and an elaborate birthday supper. Frank Newhouse, former China university instructor, visits his grandmother Eliza Fox and plans to seek county work in the United States. Charles Slack and wife from Lafayette visit sister Mrs Dan Tague, then move to Harry Hill near Chicago. Mary Litchfield returns to Niantic after visiting Fred Steinberg. Phillip Gemmer travels to Lebanon for the fair.
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Edith Alma Crose
Chas. Collyer
Otterbein
Wen. J. Gardner
Stewartsville
Ind
LaGrange Farm
A. A. Dunlavy
Jessie Rohy
Greencastle
MacDowell
Tate
Cadiman
Loudenvrin
Warren County
DePauw University
Alpha Gramma Fieita
Gardier
DePauw
Denver University
Monticello High School
Mrr
Gardner
South Illinois Street
John Andrew
Eva Crane
Frank Newhouse
China
Eliza Fox
Newhouse
United States
Charles Slack
Lafayette
Dan Tague
Injured by Fall At Neighbor’s Home
Mrs. Fred Boyd fell from a porch at Wheesa the home of neighbor Mrs. Joe Borders Tuesday morning. She sustained minor injuries including a badly skinned nose, a wrenched right arm and wrist, and bruises.
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Wheesa
Joe Borders
Fred Boyd
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Bouy
Wi Shamisport
Staines Lohrebs
Wihorspert
Denson
Crowl
Miles
Sam Jones
Crawl
Rayendrove
Secore
Pugh
J. H. Stahl
Warren Circit
John Pugh
Pence
John Crawford
John Pugh Jr
Mr. Crawford
Crawford
Mr.Puch
Berry
Young Pugh
Ravine Park
Poe
W. Harper
Coffing
Covington
Newtown
Rainsvilie
Marra
Tribbett and Daughters
Oral
Jewel
Near Pine Village
Lottie Siddens
Winthrop
Nellie Kerr
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