Fresh Bread Daily at Caplinger’s and Local Trades
Janes Shera sells pears in town this week while Bert Lewis and wife moved to Crawfordaville. C E McClaine made a business trip to Lebanon Tuesday. Forest Ailes is out of school due to illness. Special bargains in granite and tin wear at Callinger’s Grocery. E M Graves renews acquaintances in the area. Jesse Gregory out of school with boils. Orville Taylor and Miss Bertha McDaniel of Dover wed last Sunday. Nan Wilson visited Danville. Al Kinvear and wife from Jennings County visiting relatives. Rev Wells preached at North Christian Church Sunday. Roy Nicaly socializing with Advance acquaintances. Car prices on Mason line. Wesley Jonas visited Chey with Wingon. Raia Vosthis and wife from Lebanon visited relatives. Russell Wykoop and wife of Torntown visited Chas Sparks. Ora M. Daniel plans sale bills for Oct 18. Gay T Zinkeler and J R Sullivan to Owen County. Exhibits at Agricultural Experiment Station on carpet. Earl Wilson injured in hay baler accident. Lorna Leap and wife left for KeWaula after visit. North Christian Sunday School officers attended revival at Dover. Ous Walt to catch for Libanyu Luataus. No Lebannon picker found who can help Dewey Kuringina. Ladies Aid Society of Soi Jub Christian Church served and cleared $27.10. Jamestown Press notes Jamestown Ball loss to Advance. Advance Bull Tes defeated in Jamestown. clipping from Owen County Democrat praises Geo L ZickelerWho sent two dollars for the Democrat. Zickeler sold livery at Patrickburg to George W. Wark and moved to Advance, Inc. praised as honest industrious.
Baggage Men Set Out by New York Central Order
An October 1 policy shifts baggage handling for the Big Four division to express staff. Hundreds lose work as baggage men are removed and express men take over duties. Patrons face no extra charges, but service is reorganized and unused positions eliminated.
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Big Four
New York Central
Ditch Sale Notice for Frances M. Wall Ditch
Notice lists bid reception for construction on October 17, 1908 at 2 PM with right to accept or reject bids. Also dates October 31 for receiving one tenth of assessment. signed by John M. Nicely, district superintendent.
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John M. Nicely
In Memoriam Mrs Eliza J Craig 1908 Obituary
Mrs Eliza J Craig died in Grangeville Idaho on Wednesday September 1908. Born at Jamestown she moved to Idaho county in 1892. Her husband died the next year and she lived with her brother John F McLean until death. She joined the Christian church in 1863 and lived a devout Christian life. Survived by brothers Wm H Addison J McLean and sister Mrs R A Lucas. A large circle of relatives and friends recall her good works.
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Grangeville
Idaho
Standard-News
Eiiza J. Craig
John McLeaves
Jamestown
Idaho County
Jno. F. McLean
Corsig
Death of Lydia Ann Coddington of Parke County
Lydia Ann Coddington Day born March 9 1828 in Centerville Ohio died September 10 1908 at age 85 and 5 months. She married Isaac Day in 1846 and had five children Nelson Armstead Mary Shippe William T Day and Emma Jacke. A Mt Oliver M E Church member she suffered a stroke October 6 1907 and died after long illness. Funeral by Rev Z D Maris and Rev B Beal. burial Mt Olivet Cemetery.
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Lydia Ann Coddington
Parke Co
Grandma Whitley
Centerville
Isaac Day
Spirit Land
Uice
Nelson G Armstead
Mary Shippe
Alba, Mo
William T. Day
Emma Jacke
Terre Haute
Lydia Aan Day
Mt. Oliver M. E
Z. D. Maris
8. R. Beal
Mt. Olivet Cemetary
Peey Ootlin
Ted
Reunion of the 54 Indiana Veterans Near Courtroom in 1908
Survivors of the 54th Indiana Reunion Association held their twentieth reunion in Indianapolis on September 9 1908 at Superior Court Room No 3. About 37 attended. five comrades had died since the last gathering and others were absent for health or travel. The program included a roll call, reports, prayers, and discussions on future reunions with plans to contact absent comrades.
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54Th
Indiana Reunion Association
Superior Court Room No
Indianapolis
E. W. Smith
Company B
Arkansas
Reunion
William H. Calvert
B V. McVey
Samuel Clark
Local Events Highlight Community Activities
The country page lists upcoming happenings across towns. Fairs, parades, concerts, and club meetings showcase local culture and volunteer efforts. Residents are invited to participate and support neighborhood initiatives this month.
Local Notes on Births Visits and Farm Activity
Born to Chas Graham and wife a boy. M M Edrington and wife visited Vesper Edrington and wife near Shady Nook. Lark Wise builds an addition to his barn. W H Parr and family of Lebue spent Sunday with C C Debard and family. Thomas Caldwell drills a well for Grea Bratton. Frank Jed son rents McClaine farm east of Windy Corner. Uncle Jan Kincaid is very poorly with little hope of recovery.
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Chas. Graham
M. M. Edrington
Vesper Edrington
Shady Nook
Lark Wise
Additin
W.H Parr
Lebue
C. C. Debard
Thomas Caldwell
Grea Bratton
Birthday party for Boonie held in South Town
Last Saturday night at the home of Charles Airhart in South Town a group of Boonie’s young people gathered to wish Boonie many more birthday anniversaries.
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Charles Airhart
South Town
Boonie
Meleon Makes Business Trip to Indianapolis
Thomas Meleon traveled to Indianapolis on Wednesday for a business trip. He met with local officials and discussed potential partnerships and investment opportunities in the region.
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Thomas Meleon
Indianapolis
Lanonis Smith Suffers Break After Porch Fall
Lanonis, six year old son of Walker Smith, broke his arm Wednesday afternoon while playing on the Hedge home front porch with Dave Hedge's children. The fall from about two feet caused the injury.
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Lanonis
Walker Smith
Dave Hedge
Theodore Neal Seeks Lebanon Voters On Independence Ticket
Theodore Neal of Lebanon campaigned for the Independence party seeking a representative seat. He spoke to voters here Tuesday to acquaint them with his candidacy and platform.
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Theodore Neal
Lebanon
Independence
Saw Mill Engine Fire Sparks Town Alarm
Saturday night about 8 30 a blaze broke out in the saw mill engine room. The fire brigade arrived quickly and fought the flames with full effort. The incident caused concern in the town as residents joined in to help extinguish the fire and prevent further damage.
West side students join band efforts amid cost concerns
Rough OCR shows 200 West Mes Ian school children drawn into a band project with about 1500 dollars involved. Mothers Congress and Peony Association ties appear, with plans simplified and stamps used in offices.
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West Mes Ian
Mother’s Congress
Milwaukee
Penny Provident Association Aids Child Savings
The Penny Provident Association operates with a bank backed system where principals handle stamps and printed matter, with a board from the bank school and Mother’s Congress supervising. Deposits near $2,000, total savings about $25,000 since organization, aimed at teaching children to save and study business methods, reducing gum chewing and candy buying while many plan to use funds for schooling.
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Penny Provident Association
Dudring
Seasonal Deposit Fluctuations in Deposits Observed
The report notes that during spring and fall with favorable weather and busy work, deposits grow larger, while they shrink and are withdrawn in the winter months.
Settlement of flagged laws ends thirteen day session
The legislature met thirteen days to pass several laws including county local option and continued appropriations for state institutions. It authorizes 84 inch drill bits for mining blasts and sets aside 12000 for a civil war Mexican and Spanish war veterans commission to preserve army flags without pay. Several bills died in committee and a statewide av resolution passed the House but lapsed in the Senate.
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Miles Furnas
John F. Joyce
Cable
Burton Green
State
Henry M. Caylor
House
Sen
Happy Returns
A nostalgic guide to celebrating family birthdays with small, meaningful gestures. It suggests special table arrangements, cookies, or cake, and emphasizes gifts like shoes, clothing, books, or skates. Proposes parties, outings, or inviting neighbors, plus the joy of surprise and shared giving.
Philanthropic Sparrows Observe a Blind Roadside Bird
A resident notes four or five sparrows visiting a rooftop to feed a lone blind sparrow. The crumbs attract others with a chorus before they depart. The writer eventually picks up the blinded bird, whose eyes are covered with a milky film.
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Outing Magazine
Daycapling Year Made and Bustoeen Ws Lob Danby Wining
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Day event with Capling year and bustoeen terms. It references Ws Lob Danby and a wining outcome, but details are unclear and names may be misspelled.
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Danby
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Janes Shera
Bert Lewis
Crawfordaville
C E McClaine
Forest Ailes
Callinger’s Grocery
E. M. Graves
Jesse Gregory
Orville Taylor
Bertha McDaniel
Dover
Nan Wilson
Danville
al Kinvear
Jennings County
Mr Wells
North Christiaan Church
Roy Nicaly
Mason
Fan Mee
Wesley Jonas Pent
Chey
Wingon Ines
Raia Vosthis
Russell Wyvkoop
T Oratown
Chas Sparks
Family
Gay T Zinkeler
J R Sullivan
Owen County Fast Saurday
Agricultural Experiment Station
Earl Wilson
Lorna Leap
Wendes
Ther
Kewaula
North Christien
Ous Wali
Sucuay
Nou Lebanou
Dewey Kuringina
Ladies Aid Society of the
Soi
Jub Christian Couren
Bibs
Gev. S. Schielkeld
Whiteets Park
Owen County
Democrat
Geo 1
Ziokeler
Zickeler
Pat. Rlckeburg
George W. Wark
Advance, Inc
Ziugeler
M. I
Frances M
Indiana
A. E. Sample
Hazelwood
Frank Jedson
Windy Corner 3
McClaine
Jnc. Kincaid
Madison Cawhin
Jess
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