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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
1
The article extols a soda fountain in Indiana famed for its marble body crafted from Pedrara onyx and massive onyx columns. It notes a verd antique French Renaissance finish, carved panels, a horned top with heavy columns, art glass inlays, backlit electric brackets, brass leaf electrical fixtures, and a beveled mirror creating rich, elegant reflections. The top uses select mahogany, inviting visitors to view the display.
James Cunningham died at his home on West Alulberry street on Wednesday morning at 11 after a lingering illness of paralysis.
In an interview the Plaindealer learned the Clinton operators plan to stand firm and not meet miners demands. They expect idle mines for two months or longer, and on Wednesday Clinton miners called out engineers and firemen from the mines.
Jerry Smart possesses an ancient Bible dated 1786 making it 120 years old. It once belonged to his grandmother Clarke and served as her only schoolbook in colonial days. One of Clinton's oldest Bibles.
Ezra McFaddin known as Mack narrowly escaped drowning after his buggy overturned in river bottom lands on Wednesday. He was trapped beneath the vehicle and took some time to free himself.
City council in regular session at city hall with Mayor Johnson presiding approves salaries for all officers and a list of bills including light, coal, labor, and cement. Fred Rohner gains liquor license. bids for sexton work considered. Committee to inspect powder stock and a fire department housing project discussed. vote on committee formation ends in a mayoral tie.
Holliday was nominated for Congress at Terre Haute Tuesday morning defeating Otis E. Gulley and A. G. Cavins on the first ballot. Of 149 votes cast Holliday won 90 percent to secure the nomination.
Clinton reports B. C. Morse's Herrin Illinois hotel burned to the ground recently. Morse lost all possessions in the blaze.
The Vermillion circuit court logged a busy week with damage cases. Joseph Kennedy versus Vigo Cooperage Company ended with a verdict for Kennedy at $800 after ten hours. Joseph Vinciardi versus Zellar McClellan & Co involves a mine injury claim of $10,000. State cases included Houser assault and battery and Pascoe Trouser affray. Ennis Shirly versus School City of Clinton was continued after board absence.
The two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Little died after clothing caught fire during brush burning in their Lyford yard. The incident occurred Monday evening and the child died Tuesday evening from severe burns.
The Board of Guardian Judge G G Rheuby appointed Mrs. D C Johnson and Harry Whetsell of Clinton township as members of the county's board of children's guardian. Each of the other four townships will receive a member on the board.
The mayor and city council announce plans to issue orders for a broad city cleanup. Residents are urged to take pride in keeping the city beautiful and improving its appearance.
Brownie Morris, son of Thos Morris, was crushed in a roof bowlder at Crown Hill mine No. 2 Thursday afternoon. He died at home a few hours later. Funeral services were Sunday with burial in Riverside cemetery. he was a beloved young man.
Miners report switches at Clin the mines filed with empty flats. They believe operators are preparing to meet demands, suggesting mines will not stay idle long.
A general exodus of miners is underway in Clinton as men move to fields where mines remain open. The departures mainly involve single men seeking work elsewhere.
The new council begins its term with talks about a city sewerage system. Officials urge residents to support starting the project now as the new administration takes office.
The Joint Representative convention was not held in Terre Haute on Tuesday. Chairmen Lowry of Vermillion and Clarke of Vigo will meet to set a date for the convention.
The young child of William Brewer of Needmore struck its face on a table Wednesday and broke the lower jaw. Dr. Washburn attended the injured youngster.
ED Wallace explains that Clinton Socialists plan to display the red flag on May 2 to symbolize solidarity and humanity. He states the banner does not replace the Stars and Stripes and that patriotic Socialists seek to unite rather than dismantle institutions, urging attendance and open discussion.
The Vermillion Eyrie 887 Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold memorial services in their hall on Sunday May 6. The meeting opens at two o clock and after closing ceremonies members will march to the cemetery to decorate deceased members graves.
Ilarry B. Whetsell was in Terre Haute on Wednesday, according to local records. Details on purpose or activities remain unavailable in the readable segment.
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