Local News Roundup From Oaktown and Nearby Towns
Mrs Will Beck returns home in Oaktown after a week with her sister Mrs P F Hooper. Many visits and trips noted among residents, including Mrs Henry Hooper of Wilkes Barre PA and Nolan C Hoover in Texas. Postmaster A R Orr and Chas Nalley attend Taft nomination rally in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Beck
Oaktown
P. F. Hooper
Frank Cunningham
Sullivan
Dan Clark
Akins
Thos J. Wolfe
Henry, Hooper
Wilkes Barre
Richard
Charles Eddleman
Terre Haute
Nolan C. Hoover
P. L. Hoover & Bros
Dr. Cox
Texas
Harry T. Alumbaugh
James
Hazel
Helen Shepherd
Marguerite Whalen
Lawrenceville
M. G. Couch
Isabelle
Josephine Couch
J. Frank Sproatt
F.W. Schroeder
Nelson
August Goedeke
Robert Albrecht
Edna Giles
West of Town
Otto Pierson
A. R. Orr
Chas. D. Nalley
Cincinnati
Wm. H. Taft
United States
Poultry House Burns Near Willis Livery Barn
A brick poultry house owned by C. T. Akin near the Willis livery barn was destroyed by fire last Saturday night. The blaze gutted the building leaving only four brick walls, with about 3,300 pounds of live poultry stored inside and only around 700 pounds saved. Insurance on the building and contents was $1,000, with total loss estimated between 600 and 1,000 if walls can be reused in a new structure. otherwise loss could reach about 2,000. Cause unknown after 86 hours since last fire. The Akin poultry house, erected in 1867, was a long standing local business serving nearby farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Akin
C. T. Akin
Willis
Akin
Pleasantville lodge treasurer reports $212.50 theft
Silas Wilson, treasurer of the Pleasantville Odd Fellows lodge, says thieves entered his home and stole $212.50 in lodge funds hid between bed ticking. He was away with family Saturday night. no clue yet as to who committed the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Wilson
Pleasantville
Odd Fellows Lodge
Mr. Wilson
Bread Market Opened by N Hicks in Town
N Hicks announces a new bread market at his hotel offering fresh bread buns cakes pies and related items for wholesale or retail. He will prepare special baking on orders and operates a bread wagon delivering throughout town at four cents per loaf with other items priced proportionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Hicks
Reynolds Stock Company Delights Crowds On Dr Pirtle Property
The Reynolds Stock company performs under canvas opposite Risinger and Ellis hardware store drawing large nightly crowds. Mr. Reynolds stars as the comedian with strong support, and audiences express general satisfaction with the shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Stock Company
Carlisle Fishermen Reel In Two 90-Pound Cats
A Carlisle crowd fishing near Hiatt's ferry reports two large catfish caught weighing 50 and 45 pounds. Floyd Curtner is named champion fisherman of the group for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Hiatt’s Ferry
Floyd Curtner
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J. F. Alumbaugh & Co
Indianapolis
Southern R. A
Ben Stone
Ind
Fesete
Jackson Hill Coal
Oliver Steele
Alsop Restaurant
W. T. Alsop
Luke Squires
D. F. Shake
Indiana
Willie
Gon Bland
GEM Cafe
U.e. Johnson
Prop
Hattie Harper
Merom
Theo Harper
Daniel Ryan
W. D. Latsnaw
Ruth
Paxton
O. J. Steffy
Nellie Davidson
Ed Hoover
George Embry
Virgil
Emison
John Bruce
Vince Corbin
T. O. Ellis
C. A. Ellis
Woman's Relief Corps
Vincennes
Clyde Cleveland
Indiana University At
Bloomington
John Cleveland
Floyd Shepherd
Linton
Akin Poultry House
C.C. F
Sproatt & Walker
Star Grocery
W.L. Rogers
Garlisle Mill and Elevator CO
H A Brown
Capwell
J. S. Mavity
Prigtigg
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