Mrs Frank Richardson Dies in Childbirth at Paxton
Mrs. Frank Richardson of Paxton died March 30 in childbirth. Funeral at Providence church conducted by Rev. W G Woods. Burial in I O O F cemetery. Purlina A Sanders born Dec 25 1865 in Putnam Indiana aged 39. Married Frank Richardson Nov 30 1890. Four children born two boys two girls. two died in infancy and one girl died at age six. Survived by husband son aged 11, parents and three sisters. She remained faithful to her church and planned to join Providence.
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Frank Richardson
Paxton
Providence Church
W. G. Woods
Carlisle Methodist Church
Purlina A. Sanders
Putnam County
Indiana
Penny
Montgomery
Distribution of Wealth Reporter Robbery Highlight
Fairfield editor’s home was robbed recently of 75 cents and a can of coffee. The remark Them that have must lose reflects the incident.
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Fairfield
Anderson and Rookeiberry Vie Over Soda Shop Offerings
Fragmentary text notes a dispute or comparison about soda fountain items and related offerings at a restaurant. References to water and sundaes appear, with unclear names and actions.
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Anderson
Fwlto
Remarkable March Weather in 1888 West Paxton Area
Residents recall an unusually mild March in 1888 with dry dirt roads and clear travel. William Boone notes that a March as fine as the recent period occurred seventeen years earlier, when peach trees bloomed early and frost did not damage tender crops.
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William Boone
Paxton
Boone
Time for Planting Sweet Peas in the Yard
The article notes households taking to backyards to plant sweet peas with seeds ready for immediate sowing. It describes preparing a seed bed and later training vines on strings or wire to ensure sun exposure, marking the busy season for he and his household.
Miss Alice Roosevelt Betrothed to Senator Beveridge
Miss Alice Roosevelt has surrendered her heart and promised her hand and now wears on her left third finger a jeweled token of marriage. The betrothal to Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana will be formally announced at Easter. President Roosevelt is pleased and has given his parental benediction. Beveridge is a widower of 42.
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Alice Roosevelt
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Roosevelt
Beveridge
High School Nine Defeats Town Team In Opening Game
The first ball game of the season was played Saturday afternoon in Whipps grove between the town team and the high school nine. The high school boys won by a score of 10 to 8.
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Whipps’ Grove
High School Nine
Smallpox Death at County Infirmary and Public Concern
William Miller died last Friday at the county infirmary after a two week illness from smallpox. He was moved to the poor farm in a tent and cared for by the county physician. photographers documented his condition. His burial occurred in Potter's Field despite a Prudential policy of 160 dollars.
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William Miller
Prudential Company
Potter's Field
Sullivan Democrat
Sullivan
Telephone Proposition Connects Sullivan and Carlisle Firms
The Independent telephone company of Sullivan proposes connecting with Carlisle to improve long distance toll service. Direct Cumberland area calls could drop from 25 to 15 cents on copper circuits Indianapolis bound, with Sullivan and Terre Haute sharing the line. Carlisle officials weigh the plan, which would boost local toll revenue and offer other advantages before a decision in the near future.
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Independent Telephone Company
Sullivan
Carlisle Telephone Company
Central Union
Carlisle
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Wilson divorce suit filed in Sullivan court
Earl Wilson filed suit Saturday in Sullivan circuit court against his wife Jeanette Wilson seeking a divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Married November 2, 1902, they separated in June 1908. Jeanette Brown of Terre Haute is defendant. A. D. Cutler represents the plaintiff.
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Earl Wilson
Sullivan Circuit
Jeanette Wilson
J. F., Brown
Terre Haute
A. D. Cutler
Power House Site eyed by Western Indiana Traction
The Western Indiana Traction Co plans a large brick power house near Sixth Street across Kelso creek with a survey by ex County Surveyor John E. Rogers. They seek a 12 acre site on the line and may consider another parcel if Kelso deal falls through. The project signals a forthcoming interurban line to Vincennes.
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Western Indiana Traction Co
Kelso Creek
Sixth Street
John E. Rogers
Western Indiana Traction Line
Mr. Kelso
Vincennes
Vincennes Commercial
Theatre Party Sees The Rivals In Terre Haute
A party of fourteen traveled to Terre Haute to view William W Jefferson and Joe Jefferson Jr in The Rivals at the Grand Opera House. They lodged at the Terre Haute House and planned to return on No 5 but stayed overnight due to a missed train stop, returning Sunday morning on No 3. The group included Mesdames McCon nell Akin Evans Warner Pearce Smith Bruce Cooper White and Messrs Johnson Sanders McConnell Deeble Nalley.
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Terre Haute
William W. Jefferson
Joe Jefferson, Jr
Grand Opera House
Terre Haute House
No. 5
No. 3
Mesd
James McConnell
Joe T. Akin
Wm. L. Evans
Helen Warner
Jess Pearce
Marguerite Smith
Neta Bruce
Edna Cooper
Laura White
Messrs
Vernor Johnson
Bertram Sanders
Solomon Deeble
Chas. D. Nalley
Fire at Dr. Corbin’s residence on Jackson and State
Friday afternoon a fire at the residence of Dr. Edward Corbin at the corner of Jackson and State streets was reported. Firemen extinguished the flames, which started in the attic from a defective flue, causing mainly water damage and not extensive fire damage.
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Edward Corbin
Jackson
State Streets
Sullivan Democrat
Train rate information sought by Vandalia Railroad
The Vandalia Railroad Co requests parties seeking any information on rates times trains or connections to write to D B Stzeee T P A Terre Haute for prompt attention.
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D.B. Stzeee
T.P.A
Terre Haute
Msttar
Barber Ed Markel Buys Bath Tub in Terre Haute
Lawton street barber Ed Markel visited Terre Haute on Tuesday and purchased a fine bath tub to be ready for use soon. Go wash and be clean. Jasonville Enterprise reporter notes the purchase for local readers.
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Ed Markel
Lawton Street
Terre Haute
Jasonville Enterprise
Carlisle visitors return to Vincennes after visit
Russell Racey returns to Vincennes after visiting relatives in Carlisle and Oaktown. He spent Sunday in the city as the guest of friends including Jake Wilson Elmer Watson Claude Ellis and Ted Hart of Carlisle.
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Vincennes Capital
Russell Racey
Carlisle
Oaktown
Bese
Jake Wilson
Elmer Watson
Claude Ellis
Ted Hart
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J. F. Alumbaugh & CO
Stitzel
Alice and Albert
New York
Power House
Theatre Party
THE
Vandalia R Rco
Salathiel Boone
Carl E. Smith
Wolfe
Wolfe Studio
Oliver G. Wolfe
Pilmer & Ridgway’s
J. C. Snapp
Oaktown, Ind
Jasonville
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