Mrs. Casey Relocates Claims After Desert Ordeal
Sorrowful widow Mrs. Sylva Casey endures a brutal desert trek of 45 miles in a storm to protect her husband David H. Casey's mining claims. She locates and posts monuments all night, thwarting rivals who planned to stake the claims, and now manages $50,000 worth of property in the Funner range while overseeing new claims in Goldfield.
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Sylva
Casey
David H. Casey
Colin
Tule Canyon
Eagle Pass
David Cassey
New York
Goldfield
Unionville
Fair Ticket Contest Winners in Merchants Fair
The country girl with the most season tickets wins a twenty five dollar gold watch. Miss Elsie Hays, daughter of Jerry Hays of Polk township, takes the prize. Milan girl Miss There sa Evens, daughter of Ware, wins fifteen dollars cash for Milan’s top season ticket seller.
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Elsie Hays
Jerry Hays
Polk Township
Milan
Theresa Evens
Ware
Meadville Chautauqua Enjoyed Despite Setback
The Meadville Chautauqua closed Sunday after a four year growth marked by 175 tents and a steady turnout. Gov. Hanley of Indiana spoke to satisfied visitors while premium horses and livestock attracted attention and excursions drew crowds from nearby towns.
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Meadville
Sen. Doliver
Browning
North Salem
Gov. Hanley
Indiana
Milan Fair Association
Milan Fair boasts largest first day crowd in history
The Milan fair opened last Tuesday with the biggest attendance yet for the association. Rain on Wednesday halted activities, but Thursday brought ideal weather and over five thousand tickets sold. Racing was praised as among the best on the Milan track with Farmer Boy winning three straight heats in the $800 stake. Beasley ran well despite starting in the rear. Friday's races matched Thursday, though weather and crowds remained uncertain.
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Sullivan County
Clum Mitchell
John Kenley
Milan
Association
Farmer Boy
Beasley
Heavy Rain Deluges Town Amid Thunderclap
A western cloud grew into a dangerous storm around noon with thunder shook the earth. By 12:30 p.m. rain fell in sheets flooding streets while rural areas nearby saw little rain. The downpour relieved pickle raisers after a long dry spell.
Barn Unroofed by Storms Twister Suspected
Last Friday during a rain storm the E. M. Baker barn was unroofed and the hen house blown down. Lige Baker was at home and did not notice the damage until about an hour after the storm. The roof’s position suggested a twister may have caused the damage.
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E. M. Baker
Lige
Ball Game Between Union Chapel and White Oak
A Sunday clash north of Coga showcased Union Chapel against White Oak, with White Oak prevailing 17 to 8. Pitcher Bicelle Oak stood out, delivering a sharp performance as the crowd enjoyed a clean, well-played contest with strong batting.
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Coga
Union Chapel
White Oak
Couple Livesistory: Southerland Wed Cumbo Wed Aug 26
At Milton Moore's home in this city on Wednesday August 26 Miss Lucy Southerland married Mont Cumbo. They planned Linneus but rain led to a local ceremony conducted by Rev Burwell. The couple received about 125 relatives and friends across two dinners. The LEADER-RECORD joins well wishers for their future.
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Milton Moore
Lucy Southerland
Mont Cumbo
Linneus
N. E. Cotter
Rodney
Burwell
Lucy
Thos. Southerland
Mont
Geo. Cumbo
Local Man Dies After Kansas City Treatment Visit
H G Hampton former Bright's Disease patient traveled to Kansas City for specialist care around August 23. He became unconscious at the physician's office and died the next day without regaining consciousness. Funeral arrangements set in Reger with burial at Glaze cemetery. services by Rev. Marian Burwell. He leaves a widow Mary Ellen Shepherd, two brothers, three sisters. Also note: Fell and Co. advertise a free piano with ticket incentives to attract customers in Chicago.
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H. G. Hampton
Bright
Kansas City
Mr. Hampton
Roger
Reger
Glaze
Marian Burwell
Hampton
Mary Ellen Shepherd
Thompson buys two Virginia farms for his sons
Mr. Thompson of Virginia recently bought two farms to be operated by his sons. The 180 acre Hurst farm was purchased at 40 per acre and the 152 acre Carr farm was bought at 42.50 per acre. Details indicate a family farming plan.
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Mr. Thompson
Virginia
Elbert
C. T. Carr
Record Breaker Load Of Corn From Bennett Farm
Tuesday Tom Bennett hauled a 52 bushel load of corn from his farm three and a half miles west of town using two ponies. The weight and price set a local record valued at 38 dollars and 48 cents. Readers are invited to beat the record and report results.
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Tom Bennett
Profits in Sheep Record At Jolley Farm Near Brown ing
Local note reviews sheep profits as B T Jolley of near Brown ing bought eighty nine head for 786 dollars, lost fifteen, raised two hundred fourteen lambs over two seasons, wool averaging 23 cents per pound, selling wool and lambs for 1085 dollars with one hundred one sheep remaining.
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B. T. Jolley
Browning
Lightning Strike Kills Five Steers in Pasture
A lightning bolt during last Friday’s rain storm struck a small tree in J. M. Thurlo’s pasture. Five three year old steers beneath it were instantly killed. Loss partly covered by insurance.
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J. M. Thurlo
Lantz and Ingram Call for Settlement of Accounts
All parties recognizing debt to Lantz and Ingram are urged to contact and settle promptly. The message emphasizes resolving outstanding balances to close their books.
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Lantz
Ingram
Local travelers headed to Linneus on weekend trip
Ray Duncan, Wayne Gooch and Misses Lillian Whaley and Nevis Harvey drove to Linneus on Sunday for a short outing.
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Ray Duncan
Wayne Gooch
Lillian Whaley
Nevis Harvey
Linneus
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A. A. Healy
Rowning
Milan Fair
Bat Hanna
Carr
Missouri
Fell and
Chicago
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