P.O. Department on the Bum
The Princeton Tribune laments nationwide mail trouble with letters and newspapers failing to reach destinations. Examples include 100 of 700 letters from a St. Louis house missing, newspapers to French Lick Springs and West Baden never delivered, and a St. Louis subscriber receiving only about half. The source urges proper authorities to investigate.
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Princeton Tribune
St. Louis
French Lick Springs
French Lick Hotel
West Baden
Earthquake Spurs End of World Prophecy in York
York observes a January earthquake linked to a local prophecy by Lee Spangler who warned before Christmas of a major quake early this year. He predicts the first tremor signals the end of the world at the end of 1908, following earlier forecasts of Mont Pelee and other events.
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York
Penn
Kingston
Lee Spangler
Mont Pelee
McKinley
Russia
Japan
Spangler
Toledo
News of the World
Eolumns
Houos
U.S
Tidineswitt
Fourteen Recruits Enlisted at Bedford Station
Sergeant Ringwall at Bedford Recruiting Station reports the enlistment of fourteen men from Ist to 15th of the month across infantry at Columbus Barracks Ohio, cavalry at Jefferson Barracks Missouri, hospital staff, Ordnance instruction, engineers in Washington DC, and coast artillery in Baltimore Maryland.
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Bedford Station
Sergent Ringwall
Bedford
Ist
Columbus Barracks
O. Herbert White
John Croucher
Arthur D. Sheeks
William C. Davis
James F. Newlin
William A. Helton
Jefferson Barracks
ST. Louis
Mixed Indiana news items and railroad notes
A collage of brief reports covers Indiana topics from factory work by women to court suits over a dead husband’s death, railroad expansion costs, and a Monon depot blaze. It notes street rail improvements, duck hunting after rains, optometry licensing moves, and railway safety drills.
Boy Falls From Barn Loft. Dies From Injuries
William Stewart seventeen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stewart of Stinesville fell ten feet while descending a barn loft stairway. He struck his head, suffered a cracked skull, and died Monday morning. His brothers were nearby as witnesses. The family learned of the accident while away in Bloomington.
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William
Henry Stewart
Stinesville
Holtzman
Bloomington
Unclear Legislative Push Against Geath Penalty
The text outlines an anti capital punishment propaganda effort launching in both legislative branches with Representative Condo preparing a bill for introduction in the judge system. It notes the movement is unorganized and led by several earnest men aiming to oppose the death penalty.
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Condo
Lawrence County Hospital Trustees Thank Elks Lodge for Donation
The Lawrence County Hospital trustees express gratitude to the Elks Lodge for a liberal donation of bed sheets and underwear. The itemization includes several bedding and clothing essentials aiding patient care.
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Lawrence County Hospital
Elks’ Lodge
Hospital trustees thank Presbyterian ladies for bedding donation
The Hospital trustees express gratitude to the ladies of the Presbyterian church for their liberal bedding and night wear gifts for patients. The funeral of Wesley Pace will be held at the Church of Christ Sunday at 2 PM with services by Elder A. F. Dalton. Burial follows at Breckinridge Graveyard with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen conducting rites.
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Wesley Pace
Church of Christ
A. F. Dalton
Breckinridge
Brotherhood of
Railway
City buys horse for Hook and Ladder Wagon
The Fire Department Committee of the City Council purchased a fine 4 year old dark bay horse from Aylette Whitted for $200. The horse comes with a guarantee and will not be paid for until a thorough trial is completed.
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Fire Department
Aylette Whitted
Prisoner Frank Berger Confesses to Miss Schafer Murder
Frank Berger alias George W Harris, whose admissions included the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer, was comfortable in Michigan City prison, having been there twice before. The first stint began at age sixteen, with registrations as Frank Barger and later as Barger.
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Frank Berger
George W. Harris
Sarah Schafer
Michigan City
Frank Barger
Barger
John Yost Released on Bond After Station Shooting
John Yost was taken to Clark county jail by City Marshal Crater after shooting at Speed's Station. He posted a $200 bond and was discharged, returning to Bedford.
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Clark County
Tareas
Crater
Dares Webb
Speed
Bedford
First Maple Syrup Of Season Made In County
Columbia City Indiana January 17 The first maple syrup of the season in the county was produced by J W Clinger man of Troy township who reports the quality is fine.
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Columbia City
Ind
J. W. Clingerman
Troy Township
Weather echoes 1879 80 pattern with mild spell
The writer compares this winter to 1879 80 noting light snow in December and a balmy season overall with rain thunder and lightning. Wheat was pastured and grass remained green, while the following winter turned cold enough to compensate for earlier warmth.
Catalpa Seed Study Warns Against Fake Speciosa
W A Freeman of the State Board of Forestry reported seventeen catalpa seeds tested Monday. Nine were worthless common catalpa and eight were genuine catalpa speciosa. Freeman cautioned buyers to have seeds examined before purchasing large quantities to avoid fakes.
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W. A. Freeman
State Board of Forestry
Mr. Freeman
Senate Bill Bans Poultry Trespass In Cities
Senator Pearson distanced himself from introducing the measure which makes geese chickens ducks and poultry trespassing on others property unlawful in any city town or village. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by a fine of five to twenty dollars.
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Board of
State Optical Society
Denison
Durbin
Senate
Pearson
Louisville
Trustees Report Pleasant Run Township 1907 financials
The report details receipts and expenditures for Pleasant Run Township including county treasurer funds, other sources, and balances. It lists numerous service payments to individuals and firms, school teaching salaries, road work, insurances, and infrastucture costs, resulting in various balances across funds and an overall township and school fund status as of January 8 1907.
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T J Speer
Faubion
W Freeman
Freeeman
DT Hillwood
Pruitt Riser
J L Faubion Stone
Townsh
Faubion Ser
Hugh McKnight
McHenry Owen
Cummingslam
Perry
Woolery Bor
Elijah McKnnight
GM Normansup
Norman
Potter
Ragsdale & Alexander
Isaac Williams
Gowman School Fund
Mooney
Ira Brimwood
Pitman Adv Board
Ralph N Tirey School
Otis & Brooks
CP Butler Printing
Balanca
Otto Wagner
Peanainee Amt
J N Hendrickson
Lalli
P H
G Wi Inman
Illian Squire Teach
Brom
Fannie Lane
Iger & Co Books
JM Phillips
C P Butler
Otis & Brooks Printin
Stafford
Stolar Bartlett
BOO Ag NW Freeman Supplies
Llatt Ramsey
S D Kiger
EG Faubion Repairing
Kate Juliani
AL Bartlett Lumber
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Liza Clampitt
Kiger
Ida Hendricks
JW Williams Hauling
W Kern
Bedford Lime Co
Aldenhagen & Hartman
J W Denniston
Joseph Haston Lumber
Kate Sowder
le GM Norman
Jeffie Sowder
Igs
Epha McKnight
Alex Lutes Nails
Ape
Hast Bros Smithing
Ida Kern
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Eva Stimson
Mary Helton OS
B Stafford
Annie McPike
Mellie Harrell
Roy Brulian
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J. P. Branaman
Hiram Topp
M. F. Norman
Pleasant Run Township
Lawrence County
Alva Callahan
D George
G Winman
JJ Tatum
Daisy Cooper
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Clara Craig
WS Fortner
Adda Quackenbush
Opal Armstrong
MN Hendrickson
Della Boone
Maud Boone
JW Mosier
JN Hendrickson
Henry Rariden
Ioman
Zora Kern
Lulu Wilking
AE Weaver
FD George
J.I Davy
W. C. Firman
Indian Creek Township
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