Baby Boy Burned to Death Near Murray
Three year old Ernest Stahl, son of Mr and Mrs Rufus Stahl, died Friday from burns after his night clothes ignited while the family tended to morning chores at Harmon Frees farm north of Murray. The father and mother were traumatized as the child tried to reach them, and the boy died about two hours after 6 am. The cause is believed to be a spark from the stove lighting the night dress.
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Ernest Stahl
Rufus Stahl
Harmon Frees
Murray
Obituary of Anna Mary Lawson in Rock Creek township
Anna Mary Lawson born March 13 1831 in Wayne county Indiana married to John Dill May 10 1849. They moved to Rock Creek Huntington county in the fifties and raised four children Isaiah Dill Theodore Tillon Dill and two daughters. After five months illness she died August 28 1904 aged 73 years 5 months 15 days. Funeral at Emmanuel's Reformed church Rock Creek township Rev H A Welker preached from John 14 2 3. Interment followed in the church cemetery. She leaves husband and four children.
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Anna Mary Lawson
John M. Lawson
Wayne County
Indiana
Cambridge City
John Dill
Rock Creek Township
Huntington County
Isaiah Dill
Michigan
Theodore Tillon Dill
John Brown
Daniel Miller
United Brethren Church
Emmanuel’s Reformed Church
H. A. Welker
William E English Named USWV Commander In Chief
Capt William E English of Indianpolis succeeds Harold McGrew as commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans under an April 18 amalgamation agreement. He declares national headquarters will be in Indianapolis and assumes command of the national encampment.
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William BE. English
Indianpolis
Harold McGrew
United Spanish War Veterans
English
National Army and Navy of
National Association
Indianapolis
Bring Back the Shingles Raises City Interest
Trustee Andrew Sours of Nottingham township visited the city last Thursday and hinted to a Banner man that he may furnish a sensation soon. A bundle of first class shingles from school No 7 went missing days ago and Sours believes they are likely hidden nearby. If returned, no further word will be heard.
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Andrew Sours
Nottingham Township
Andy
Bouncing Boy Becomes Father of Baby Boy in Town
George H. Amram announced Saturday that he has become the father of a bouncing baby boy weighing eight and a half pounds. He greeted friends throughout the day, sharing the happy news and selling celars.
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George H. Amram
George
Old Soldiers Reunion Sparks City Holiday Spirit
City decorated with flags for the old soldiers reunion held in the grove north of the river bridge. The event featured a parade by G A R post and National Guard, a noon basket dinner, and talks by Daniel R. Lucas and Adjt Gen Balsly. Reunited comrades shared stories and thanked locals for support.
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River Bridge
G. A. R. Post
Company G
National Guard
Daniel R. Lucas
Adjt
Balsly
Indianapolis
Engineer Randolph Reports On Cincinnati Bluffton & Chicago Line
Isham Randolph chief engineer of the Chicago drainage canal visits Cincinnati to inspect the railroad to Huntington and Portland. He says report will be favorable to Senator Hopkins and will share impressions on return to Chicago. Creditors at Portland resist, Pennville and Bluffton capitalists said to plot to stall progress, prompting expected litigation and renewed efforts to push the Illinois senator’s plan. Hopkins may invest some of his own money.
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Isham Randolph
Chicago
Senator Hopkins
Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago Railroad
Huntington
Portland
Hopkins
Pennville Fellows
Bluffton
Friends of the Road
Ilinois
Pinched Hop Ale Joint In Mt Zion Court Case
Deputy prosecutor Dailey presided at a court of inquiry in Justice Walbert's court. Marshal Crosbie pursued Holly Miller, alleged hop ale operator, to Mt Zion with a warrant. Miller, owner of a back door parlor without a license, faced multiple charges and two bonds totaling $200, with trial set for next Thursday.
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Dailey
Miler
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Miller
Cantwell for Speaker Nomination in Indiana House
Advices from Indianapolis yesterday say that Sidney W. Cantwell the Hartford City lawyer will be a candidate for the caucus nomination for speaker of the Indiana house of representatives the coming session in case the Republicans carry the election.
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Indianapolis
Sidney W. Cantwell
Hartford City
Indiana
House of Representatives
Eighth District Convention Invites Wells County Delegates
The Democratic of the 8th district meet in Portland on Wednesday September 7 to nominate against George W Cromer. John W Kern and Indiana speakers Shively and Ralston expected. Wells county lists its delegates and alternates by township with many names, forecasting a spirited contest and a large Jay county fair crowd next week.
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Portland
Geo
W. Cromer
Wells County
Adair
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Jackson Township
Geo. W. Lee
Lounsbury
Levi Huffman
Wm. McMellen
H. J. Roby
Samuel Griffith
Phanuel McIntire
N. Rissinger
S. M. Dillman
H. S. Batson
Chester
Lot McCullick
Isaac N. Neff
Ezra Cochran
John Gilbert
Liberty Township
Joan Roberts
Geo. M. Gavin
Geo. Noble
Joseph Stahl
David Matlack
S. D. Vickery
Aaron Mosure
Lewis Beerbower
Geo. Sliger
Jacob Campbell
Rock Creek
D. N. Decker
Ed Harshman
Union Township
Oliver Ormsby
J. Orr
Nottingham Township
F. R. Gottschalk
Wm. Kirkwood
W. A. Gottschalk
Samuel Gehrett
L. P. Walser
Gee, Jennings
Abram Haines
C. M. King
Harrison Township
Frank Biberstine
J. N. Neff
Abe Simmons
R. W. Stine
B. F. Kain
Levi Mock
John Eaton
Thos. Watson
Earl Sturgis
Henry Thoma
Jank Masure
Lewis Cobburn
Jack Moynihan
L. CG. Heller
J. B. Poffenberger
A. W. Hamilton
John Wilhelm
C. P. Bender
Frank Christman
Dal Wandel
Lancaster Township
Wm. Diehl
Isaac Clouser
Amos King
Alex Brickley
Walter Reed
Wm. Wasson
Robert Sowards
Joseph Clowser
Wm. Robenold
Joel Webber
Jefferson Township
M. W. Shorts
G. M. Way
G. W. Todd
C. D. Carr
Thirteen Wells Prove Promising On Daniel Boone Lease
The op well on the Daniel Boone lease was shot at 9 this morning. Oil indications show the well will be one of the best on the lease, now thirteen producing wells with no dry holes yet. Company officers are jubilant over prospects and expect more wells to follow in Indiana.
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Indiana
Muncle Herald
Fall plowing begun across the county
Farmers are busy with fall plowing as acreage is expected to increase despite a poor wheat season. Ground is working well in most areas, though a bit more rain would help in a few parts.
Montpelier Fall Races Set for September 21 to 23
The Montpelier fall race meeting opens September 21 and runs through September 23 on a half mile track. Horsemen from across the region are arriving as Secretary Smith promotes entrants with eager anticipation. Local society circles hint at a wedding this fall involving a promising young lawyer and a society girl.
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Montpelier
Smith
Oil Price Rise Sparks Hope for Indiana Field
A seasoned oil man predicts higher production as three cent price hike brings relief after months of decline. He notes producers faced distress from prior drops, expects more wells to be drilled across Indiana and Kansag pipeline funding may be secured. If prices rise further, work should surge in six months.
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Indiana
John D
The Cigarette Fiend
A dramatic slice depicts a cigarette addict as a thin pale man with red eyes, coughing and enslaved by smoking. He races through boxes to collect coupons, aiming for an automobile but realistically faces a hearse as the grim reward.
Frosty reception for Fairbanks in Kansas City
William Eckhart of Liberty Center reports that Fairbanks faced a cold reception in Kansas City on Friday. He describes a brief sidewalk scene where several men clapped and a Black man shook hands with the senator amid mounted police, with no further demonstrable incident.
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William Eckhart
Liberty Center
Mulhall
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Fairbanks
Conductor Conway Resigns on M H and F W Line
Dave Conway, longtime conductor for the M H and Ft. W road, resigns after many years of service. He is succeeded by Harry Minnick and may start a new business venture. Conway was known as a gentleman and was helpful to all riders. his future plans remain undecided.
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Dave Conway
Harry Minnick
Conway
Herring Named Democrat Candidate for Thirteenth District
Frank E. Herring of South Bend has been nominated by the Democrats for Congress in the Thirteenth district. He had previously declined twice but finally agreed to run.
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Frank EF. Herring
South Bend
Engagement announced for Essie Alma Bartlemay
Mr and Mrs Ed Bartlemay announce the engagement of their daughter Essie Alma Bartlemay to Lester A Burgan of Salisbury NC. From now on traffic into St Louis is expected to increase as cooler weather brings travelers to the city and preparations begin for late summer fairs.
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Ed Bartlemay
Essie Alma Bartlemay
Lester A. Burgan
Salisbury, N. C
St. Louis
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Bouncing Boy
Chamberlain
Davenport & Bhle
OLD Soldiers’ Reunion
Cantwell
Eighth District
Daniel Boone Oi' Company
Herring
Congress
D. W. Tucker
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hotel Bliss
Bright
Spe
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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