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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists Wayne county voting on February 10, Fayette county on February 11, and Henry county on February 18 as upcoming Republican primary elections.
The Wayne township contest has attracted ten candidates for trustee, including one colored man, eclipsing attention once given to county politics as the race draws all eyes and speculation.
The Democrats of the Sixth district plan a harmony banquet and talk fast at Rushville on February 5. Several candidates for governor and other state officers are expected to attend and assist the discussions.
The Democrats face a weak field with only Bryanwood as a viable option while Republicans enjoy a dense field, making selection the main challenge.
G V von L Meyer argues parcel post law will curb large mail order use of rural routes and benefit retailers. Indiana papers and local groups foresee law expanding parcel post to larger cities, viewing progress as centralization aiding many. He maintains the Postmaster General shares this view.
Obituary notes Col. Milton Peden dies at 55 in Knightstown. Farm leader Frank Roots retires from Farmers' Trust Co. Rural delivery urged to use stamps and cups for coins. Indiana Horticultural Society issues Bulletins 3 4 and 5 on seed potatoes frost protection and hot bed cantaloupe and watermelon growing. Free distribution to members via W A Flick in Indianapolis.
The Permers Institute at the Masonic opera house drew over 300 farmers from nearby counties for a two day program. County chairman Abner D. Bond and secretary Oliver Stewart led discussions on Clover culture soil building drainage and beef and hog production with speakers from Lagrange Greencastle and Purdue highlighting profitable farming methods and education in agriculture.
Members urged the legislature to create a county experimental station with a tract for a school building and stock barns under a skilled ag teacher. The afternoon program at the opera house featured music by local students and speakers on farming methods, farm records, dignity of farmers, and road improvements. Resolutions thanked supporters and promised a repeat meeting next year.
County Auditor Coe and deputies completed January tax apportionment from May to November last year. Funds allocated to township, city and town corporation, and school lands with Harrison township receiving the least. Whitewater and Spring Grove hold the smallest shares among their respective groups. Whitewater lodge of Old Fellows in Richmond marks its sixtieth anniversary with 360 members and over 46 000 in resources. New Indianapolis street signs enforce the spitting ordinance with a bold message on the sidewalk.
The column notes many local residents affected by lagrippe. Mrs. Sarah Newcomer returns home after a visit to Mooreland. The Musical club enjoyed by Margaret Pilcher. Knightstown visitors Josey Burgess and Morris Woods called on relatives. Mrs. Dora Berry buried here following a Dunreith death. W. V. Myer sold his grocery shop to Ed Leonard. The Two Oclock Club hosted by Mrs. Ruby Glidden with a full program and elegant refreshments. Notables Frank Hoffman Dublin Morris Hollingsworth and Dr Scott Hollingsworth visited local Hollingsworths.
Wood becomes a leading fuel in Dublin this winter. Mrs Jennie Hood visits Indianapolis relatives. Methodist church work nears completion likely dedication. Holiness Association holds meetings at the old U B church. Kuhns closes meetings at the Christian church with three accessions and preaches monthly there. Mr and Mrs John Miles visit then depart for Mr Miles health. Albert Davis of Dayton Ohio and Dublin ties celebrate 39th anniversary. Clarence Davis and wife attend from near Dublin.
Wesley Doddridge plans spring remodeling and expansion east of town. Mrs. Mary Spence relocated to Richmond. Geo Fadeley now occupies her property. Connersville visitor Miss Martha Semler stayed with Ada Sarber. Indianapolis trip for the Gipes. Odd Fellowship initiation for Levin Swallow and Carl Kaufman at Walnut Level lodge. John Miles sold 160 acres north of Pennville for 10000 to J. W. Buckingham and plans to move south to Texas. will also place his residence on the market.
Miss Mae Turner visits Anderson while Miss Nora Griffith returns. Carrie Walker at Indianapolis Thursday. B F Tanner of Sturgis Michigan in town last week. Mrs Horace Elwell near Raleigh reported better. Park Lantz improves and returns to DePauw this week. Will Morris of Pendleton visits friends here. Mrs F M Jones spends days at Muncie with son Fred and wife. Vene Beeson attends funeral near Falmouth last week. Sant Mustin visits Monessen Pennsylvania with Mr and Mrs Thompson. Mrs Bert Smith of Peru visits parents M W Paxson. Mrs E B Newman slowly improving with hopes of recovery. Mrs Wm Otto of Brookville with her father Chas Mueller who is ill.
Indiana and Ohio residents visit relatives across towns while local trades, school life, and social events fill a week. Births, deaths, and moves are noted alongside club meetings, dances, and charitable gatherings.
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