Graveyard Insurance Probes Prompt Prosecutions
The Burial Association is under scrutiny as Auditor Bilger and Attorney General review graveyard insurance plans. Prosecutions loom for firms continuing to operate, with the opinion stating such schemes are illegal regardless of when assessments occur. The public notice cites Ed Holt House of Auburn as originator, now challenged by Ohio parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W
Ed Holthouse
Auburn
Ind
Ohio
Crawfordsville
New Castle Courier
Post Office Department
Trial ends in surprise as Maxim gun aims higher
The article compares Maxim the inventor to Chamberlains cure and One Minute Cough Cure, noting claims of efficacy but emphasizing user reports. It mentions Joseph Bros as seller and promotes remedies for diarrhoea and cough with a Victorian sales tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bros
Wanted Traveling salesmen for six percent bonds
Classified notice from Wheeling Roofing and Cornice Co of Wheeling West Virginia seeking traveling salesmen willing to invest $1,000 in first class six percent bonds. References required. Salary and expenses paid. No prior experience needed. company offers training in business at their mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Roofing & Cornice Co
Wheeling
W. Va
Accident Injures Boy In Minnet Play Scene
Elston Walters nine years old living in Mew Ross was accidentally shot in the yard last Saturday afternoon by Guy Hamilton seventeen. A playmate Fern Wooder and neighbors were present as Hamilton staged a mock show of shooting. The bullet above the right eye splintered and remains in place. the boy is recovering.
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Elston Walters
Mew
Ross
Frank Walters
Guy Hamilton
Nora Hamilton
Elston
Fern Wooder
John Wooder
Mr. Walters
Hamilton
Walters
Ray Promoted to Cashier at C. and O. I. Ry
Charles M. Ray, formerly day operator at Momence Illinois, is promoted to cashier with a salary of 75 dollars per month. C L Ferguson of Momence Press Reporter has been appointed agent, succeeding J B France who moves to Attica Indiana. Ferguson begins duties as agent this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Ray
Momence
Ill
Momence Press
C. L. Ferguson
J.b.france
Attica
Ind
Ferguson
Died of Heart Trouble Helen Marie Garner
Helen Marie Garner daughter of her Sworthwiet of Advance died Monday after months with dropsy. Funeral was held at home Wednesday at 10 a m conducted by Rev C L Airhart. Interment in Pisgah cemetery. She was born December 31 1882 and aged 13 years 6 months 9 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marie
Garner
Rev. C. L. Airhart
Pisgah
Helen
Black Pet and Blacklock Pace at Libertyville and Mendota
Black Pet, a Lebanon pacing mare, ran in two heats at Libertyville Til on July 4 finishing third and fifth. Blacklock won both heats in 2 07 and 2 08. Black Pet also started yesterday in the 2 08 pace at Mendota Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Pet
Lebanon
Libertyville
Til
Blacklock
Mendota
Iil
Lost glasses reported in front of Mrs Bowman residence
Pair of glasses found in front of Mrs J C Bowman's residence. Owner may claim by calling this office and paying for this advertisement. Mrs Josiz Bowman listed as contact.
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J. C. Bowman
Josiz Bowman
Sale of vacated school grounds in Jackson township Indiana
Will iam H. Miller trustee of Jackson township Boone county Indiana offers for sale to the highest responsible bidder the vacant school houses and grounds in Jackson township district No.1 No.14. Bids sealed before 1 to 4 pm July 28 1906 at his Jamestown office. Cash when deed delivered.
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Metlee
Jackson Township
Geene County
Indiene
Boone County
Indiana
William H. Miller
Jamestown
Towit
The S. S. Convention at Jamestown
Jackson township Sunday school convention convened at M E church Jamestown with J D Emmert presiding. speakers included Mrs K L Stockton Robt Dickson and James E Houk. Juniors Willis, Lula Crose, Ora McDaniel and Roy Lucas highlighted teaching after two Foundation themes and the Transfiguration. Next meeting set for Mt Zion in October and next events include an ice cream supper to fund church needs.
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Jackson Township
M. E
Jameston
J. D. Emmert
S. T. Johnson
K. L. Stockton
Robt. Dickson
Jamestown
Dickson
David Palmer
Jesus
David
James E. Houk
Christian Church
James E
Grace Shields
Grace
Ora McDaniel
Ora
Claude Ee
Ead Ee Ee
Sounty
Roy Lucas
Shiloh
Washington Township
T. Johnson
Johnson
U. B
Lebanon
Marion
Indiana
Boone County
O. E. Excell
North America
Church Sunday School Seeks Strong Participation
The church calls members to a Friday night business meeting. It cites an average attendance of 94 and quarterly collection of $1.06, aiming higher this quarter. Last Sunday attendance was 119 with $1.42 raised as dozens of new scholars enroll. Members urged to attend all Sundays and aim for diplomas.
Choir and church notices mix of services and conference change
Singing services Friday night. attendance last Sunday 63 with 71 cents collected. Annual conference moves to Lebanon on Sept 12 from Sept 26. Rev Oakes Hall to preach at Stewart's Chapel Sunday at 2 PM with Sunday school at 10. Sunday sermons at 11 AM and 7:30 PM. Alliance meeting at 6:30 led by Miss Eunice Ross. A convention report error adjusts Sunday school averages to 64 attendees, 74 collection, 221 chapters.
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S S
Lebanon
Alliance
Miss Eunice Ross
Harting Shrockly Tie The Knot In Danville Iowa
William 3B Harting and Miss Indiana Shockley wed last Tuesday in Danville Iowa. Harting, son of Mr and Mrs George Harting of the Jamestown area, is a mail carrier on route 24. Shockley, formerly of Skidmore Missouri, will live in Jamestown with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Harting
Indiana Shockley
Danville
Mr. Harting
George Harting
Here
Jamestown
Miss. Shockley
Skidmore
Notice to arrears customers of Advance Telephone Co
All parties in arrears with the Advance Telephone Company are urged to remit or settle promptly. The company seeks quarterly settlements and requests customers to come in and pay.
Readers invited to share items of interest and news
The column invites readers to send in items of general interest such as distant visitors or travel to see faraway friends. Readers are thanked in advance for any contribution.
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Hustner
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Burial Association of This 84
M' Gonaughy
Red Cross Co
St. Louis
Chas.e. McClaine
Mark Wall
J. BR. Sullivan
Continental Fire Insurance CO
Walter St Clair
Whitestown, Ind
Maxim
Mitten
Mew Ross
Paradise
W. H. Miller, Truates
S. S
Mt. Zion
Lailah Christian
Aesie
C. E
Christ
Ethel Smith
Wm. Mount
Clara Jackson
Ruth Mount
Nona Wall
Jennie Jackson
Carter Building
North Christian
Methodist Episcopal
Oakes Hall
Stewart’s Chapel
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