Huntington County subsidizes railroad to Huntington
Voters in Huntington County approve a subsidy of 85 votes in favor and 612 against, enabling the C B and C railroad to extend toward Huntington and securing plans for Erie shop growth. The decision aims to locate railroad shops in Huntington and boost its status as a future rail center amid prior subsidy debates.
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Sterdsy
Huntington
Huntingtons
Lmit
Huntington County
Fantington
Erie
Antington
Rock Creek
Hats Rain On West Main As Boys Snap Up Free Wear
A 9 o'clock hat giveaway by Cairo Snyder of The Top drew a crowd on West Main Street. About 500 old style straw hats were tossed from the bank area onto the street, sparking a fifteen minute scramble as boys grabbed as many as they could, aided by pennies handed out by Henry Faters of Fairfield Bank.
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West Main
Cairo Snyder
the “Top
Fairfield Bank
Henry Faters
Mr. Snyder
B. Smith Dock
Ari
Lancaster
Ohio
Repair Track Petition Placed Before Horsemen in City
Tom Sauders leads a petition today seeking funds from horsemen and local supporters for horse racing. He aims to gather subscriptions for Kenyon, manager of the Hoos- association, as the effort proceeds.
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Tom Sauders
Much crop encouragement
Indianapolis Indiana reports a cool week with average 6 degree deficit and light showers. Corn planting nearly finished with some replanting and slow growth due to cold. Wheat shows poor prospects with heavy, localized damage from leaf rust. other crops like rye and grasses improve. fruit prospects vary with apples failing in Brown County and peaches uncertain.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Flg
Lafaytte
Brown County
Dance Opened with Prayer at Knightsville Party
In Knightsville a nightclub style social held by the Knightsville Pastime club opened with prayer. Church leaders opposed church members attending but agreed to join if oversight was allowed. The pastor and opponents attended and watched the dance, signaling ongoing dispute.
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Brazil
Inn
Knightsville
MEK Church
Creditors Seek Details In North Manchester Bank Failure
North Manchester bank closed last Saturday and will proceed in bankruptcy court in a move sparking creditor demand for full disclosure. In Richmond third dead baby case prompts coroner investigation as body found in a shoe box wrapped in a newspaper near city limits. death cause undetermined.
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North Manchester
Ind
North
Richmond
Markley
Pugney Notes On Services And Local Socials
Pugney highlights include a children's day service at Lancaster Chapel next Sunday evening and a charity box supper at the church on Thursday June 23. Mrs. Keller and granddaughter visit Fort Wayne to see Platt Keller who was badly injured at work. Dr Blue and Miss Nettie Clowser wed at the Clowser home. he is Tocsin’s physician and she a Wells County teacher.
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Lancaster Chapel
Madge Johnston
Montpelier
Hazel
Faye Garton
Nancy Wisner
Mary Wisner
Dan Mock
Poneto
Mabel Owens
Dr. Blue
Nettie Crowser
Rey
Borkert
John Wibel
Hazel Garton
Frank Garton
Tocain
Keller
Fort Wayne
Platt Keller
Platt
Ladies Aid Society
Nettie Clowser
Doctor Blue
Tocsin
Isaac Clowser
Wells County
Noah Hower
Craigville
Craigville Monday To Visit Mrs. Hower's Mother, Grandma Clowser
Cecil Christ
Bluffton
New Electric Lighting Installed in Court House
Saturday evening the city electric light plant powered the new wiring in the court house for the first electric illumination. The system worked perfectly with no faults. Monday morning gas was shut off and future lighting comes from the city plant. The court room chandelier and numerous office lights mark the county as a leading electricity consumer from the city plant. A two month wiring job by an Anderson firm included concealed leads and a main switch board in Ad Hall's room to control all lights.
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City
Court House
Anderson
Ad Hall
Bulding
Guardian's death scare sent shock through Meeks kin
H S Robinson arrived from Monroeville with a death claim paid to John W Meeks guardian of Mrs Hume an aged woman burned to death. Relatives misread a local item trusting Meeks had died. Meeks alive and protestant at the mistaken obituary and funeral plans.
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H. S. Robinson
Monroeville
John W. Meeks
Hume
Mr. Robinson
Kokomo
Mr. Meeks
Nick Pierce Leads Craigville Giants To Doubleheader Win
Nick Pierce of Craigville matched the famed McGinnity by pitching a Sunday doubleheader, tying one game and winning the other. In the Craigville afternoon, the Giants and a Honduras team tied 18 to 18 in eight innings before Vera Cruz fell 19 to 7. Pierce pitched throughout for Craizville as the Giants build a strong regional reputation.
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Nick Pierce
Craigville
McGinnity
Nick
MecGinnity
Giants
Honduras
Vera Cruz
Craizville
McDowell Bride Quiet Ness City Wedding 1904
Doug McDowell and Blanche Wilson were married Wednesday June 1 1904 at four o clock in Ness City Kansas Rev Thomas Carey officiated The ceremony at Mrs M C Burton home included only two additional couples Afterward the couple planned a Midwest trip and return to Joplin Missouri where a home awaits The Ness City News notes McDowell born there and known for ginseng farming ventures by D E McDowell his brother-in-law from Joplin
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M. C. Burton
Thomas Carey
Methodist
D. E. McDowell
Joplin
Missouri
Blanche Wilson
Topeka
Kansas
Frank A. Borthwick
C. H. Beardslee
Grace P. Gardiner
Ness City
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Middlesboro
McDowell
United States
Kellogg and McCague Wedding Planned at Tocsin Home
Tonight at 7:30 at Andrew McCague's home near Tocsin the marriage of W. N. Kellogg of Ossian to Margaret McCague will take place. Kellogg is a carriage painter in Ossian and the couple will reside there after the ceremony. A wedding supper will follow.
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Andrew McCague
Tocsin
W. N. Kellogg
Ossian
Margaret McCague
Kellogg
Twin Lakes Exploration by Elunton Leader Class
In Jackson township, Professor Dailey's geology class accompanied by Elunton Leader staff set out Monday morning to study the twin lakes. The students plan sounding measurements to determine depth and any underground connection while observing weed growth and historical tales of the lakes. They carried sounding lines, measuring rods, and dinner provisions for the excursion.
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Dailey
Twin Lakes
Jackson Township
Dynamite Lassen Target Woman Home In Bluffion Nearby City
Woman Mrs Mattie Connor narrowly escapes a dynamite blast under her home in Oklahoma suburb Suspect Virgil Shannon from Montpelier visited George Goodrich last Sunday. No injuries reported and damage limited to kitchen area An ice cream supper aids Chester Center church next Saturday evening Rev Robbina of Muncie conducted services last weekend Community updates include visits and fishing trips among local families.
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Bluffion
Ind
Jime
Mattie Connor
Oklahoma
Connor
Virgil Shannon
Montpelier
George Goodrich
Susie Thomas
Frank Casper
Frank Cossairt
Chester Center
Robbina of
Muncie
Jessa Weat
John Cossairt
Wm. Cossairt
George Harria
Levi Foreman
Rock Creek Center
Mortr
Marriage License Issued for Ben Johnson and Ida Gar
A marriage license was issued to Ben Johnson and Ida Grace Gar from the city of Jacky hil. The couple is listed as a forthcoming union in local records.
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Ben Johnson
Ida Grace Gar
Jack Y Hil
Mayor Proclaims Ban on Firecrackers to Prevent Noise
Mayor Newton issues a townwide notice prohibiting keeping selling or giving away firecrackers to curb holiday noise. Small crackers are exempted but large stocks of costly explosives worry merchants and older residents who enjoy the commotion.
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Newton
Fourth of July Safety Outlook From 1903 Figures
Statistics from the 1903 celebration show 476 killed and 3,917 injured, plus 407 tetanus deaths from blank cartridge wounds and a total of 4,484 casualties with fire losses around 250 155. The article notes many unreported injuries and urges careful handling of explosives and fireworks, especially for children.
Dougherty Backed by Franklin County Democrats
J W Ragsdale a Franklin county Democratic stalwart at the Grand hotel voiced support for Hugh Dougherty for governor and John L Forkner of Anderson as lieutenant governor, saying Dougherty is the man to lead the ticket. The remark appeared in the Indianapol is Star.
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Hugh Dougherty
J. W. Ragsdale
Franklin County
Grand Hotel
John L. Forkner
Anderson
Indianapolis
Bachelors Are Plentiful Says Chicago Minister
Reverend Madison C. Peters argues during a Chicago sermon that extravagant and incompetent behavior by modern young women drives men away from marriage. He claims daughters’ schooling fuels expenses and unreal expectations, causing men to delay or avoid matrimony until they can afford a large household.
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Madison C. Peters
Chicago
Mulberry
Price Decline Noted From Winter Highs
Prices continue to fall with values dropping to less than half of winter peaks as markets respond to ongoing demand shifts. Analysts caution volatility may persist while buyers reassess value and sellers adjust expectations.
Sunday School Excursion Planned for July
City superintendents meet to organize an annual Sunday school excursion for early July. A shady, restful location is sought for a full day of play and gentle activities for children. Committees review rates for Fort Wayne Rome City Toledo Winona and possible interurban spots.
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Tripolet
McFarren
Ashbatcher
Fort Wayne
Rome City
Toledo
Winona
M. H. Olds
P. A. Allen
Jury Disagrees in Mayer vs Clendenning Case
The Decatur jury could not reach a verdict in Mayer versus Clendenning with damages sought at 5000 dollars and fraud claims in an oil lease purchase. The jury remained deadlocked six to six after two weeks of trial, leading to discharge and unlikely retrial prospects. Plaintiff resides in Pennsylvania, and trial costs have been substantial for both sides.
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Pennsylvania
Clover Leaf to Introduce New Time Card Within Ten Days
Agent Wallace stated a new Clover Leaf time card will go into effect in about ten days or two weeks with changes to train schedules to better serve St. Louis travel. The exact date will be announced later and the update includes revised times for several west and east bound trains.
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Wallace
The
Clover Leaf
St. Louis
Indiana Wheat Crop Forecast From H F Johnson
State statistician H F Johnson reports Indiana wheat production may fall to 25 million bushels or less this year, far below last year’s 40 million. He cites over 800 township reports and acreage abandonment as reasons for the drop.
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H. F. Johnson
Indiana
Mr. Johnson
Missionary Meeting of W F M S at Myers Chapel church
The regular monthly meeting of the W F M S will be held at Myers Chapel church on Thursday June 16 at 1 30. Program includes devotional exercises president hall call and treasurer business with a paper titled China and Her Possibilities and reports from the executive board meeting.
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Myers Chapel
Hall Call
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Kenyon
Hoos
Pastor
Pugney
Doug M’dowell
Lew Starr
Bluffton Markets
Bluffton, Ind
Gralh
Timothy
Easgeereeagee
van Wert
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