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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
1
A grand soda fountain in Indiana features Pedrara onyx, polished onyx columns, and a verd antique French Renaissance design. It showcases a heavy mahogany top, carved panels, art glass soffit, and elaborate brass electric fixtures reflecting in a beveled plate mirror. Visitors are invited to view this elegant display.
Harry Newlin and Mr. McGinnis of Fairview hunted on the river banks Tuesday afternoon. Newlin stumbled and a 44 Winchester bullet struck his right arm, tearing muscle and piercing the right shoulder blade. The injury is serious and painful but not dangerous.
Mrs. Bert Rippy of the St Marys vicinity died in the latter part of the week of congestion. She was 28 years old and a sister to Alva Hall and Bert Hall.
The county central committee met in city hall with 17 of 22 members present to organize a delegate convention. Treasurer Wm L Morey reported 78.44 dollars in campaign funds turned over to H W Nixon. A May 5 convention at Hillsdale was approved by a 13 to 4 ballot.
The Clinton city council met in regular session at city hall Monday night. They approved minutes with a minor correction and authorized minor bills. A North Seventh Street improvement petition was presented. City Attorney Henry Adamson offered his resignation effective at once but to finish unfinished business. A fire house study was deferred for more time. Stock shares in the Clinton Water Works Co. were apportioned to ward representatives. A $500 resolution was passed to repair streets and sewers.
Newell of Highland in Hell township died instantly Saturday after stepping off a passenger train to avoid it and was struck by a gravel train. His body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery Monday afternoon.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and secret orders for kindness aid and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their husband and brother Dr. E A Aikman.
Mrs Metta Crabb suffered burns on her arms and face while ironing when gasoline caught fire in the latter part of the week. The injuries are described as painful but not serious.
Clinton High defeated Bono High 5 to 4 after 12 innings in a tense Saturday baseball game. Hargrove struck out 12 for Clinton and Ed Shaw starred as catcher. They face Dana High School tomorrow.
John Criswell and Loraine Whitted were married Sunday at 1 30 pm at the M E parsonage with Vera Reeder as bridesmaid and Charles West as best man. A supper followed at Samuel Hunt's home. the couple will visit relatives before deciding their future home in Clinton.
Mr Frank Rohner and Miss Berth Hayes were united in marriage at the bride’s home on Sixth and Vine Streets Wednesday night. Rev Father Cronin officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Luke Hayes. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Rohner. Both are young and held in high esteem by all who know them.
Charles Thomas and Lennis Dugger were united in marriage in the latter part of the week. Both bride and groom are well known and highly regarded locally. The Plaindealer extends congratulations.
Mr Charles West and Miss Vera Reeder were united in marriage on Sunday. Both are well regarded in the community and the Plaindealer extends best wishes for a long and prosperous life.
Wm. Kelly and Miss Jennettja M. G. Kyle of the Syndicate were married at the bride's home with Rev. Leeson of the M. E. church presiding on Saturday morning at 8 o'clock.
The Terre Haute Star reports Miss Jessie Wagner of Terre Haute will marry Mr. H. Penne of Linton. The wedding is planned for June.
A baseball demonstration event is planned for Sunday April 22 at Morris Park starting at 2 p.m. Admission is 15 cents with ladies free. proceeds will go to the first team.
George Hargrove of this city and Spike Henesy of Racine Wis staged a sparring exhibition in Terre Haute Tuesday evening. Hargrove had his man down in the third round but fouled Henesy after an accident to himself and the decision went to Henesy. George showed good skill with the fists.
A birth notice reports the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sollars. The brief item confirms a new family member without additional details.
A Clinton correspondence to the Hoosier State defends carrying a red flag as not anarchist but Socialist. ED WALLACE questions opponents and invites a public joint debate on socialism versus the current government system.
The meetings at the M E church continue with growing interest. Sunday offerings include Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. children’s service at 2 p.m. Young People’s service at 3 p.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. preaching at 7 15.
The Republican county convention will be held at Hillsdale Tennessee on May 5 1906 at 10 o clock for nominating county officers including Clerk Treasurer Sheriff Recorder Assessor and district and at large commissioners and coroner. Primaries for county delegates are set for May 4 1906 with numerous township precincts listing meeting times and delegate counts.
Jas Divine 41 of Dana was killed when a colt kicked him in the head as he watered the animal Thursday evening about five o'clock. He was a brother of Mike and John Divine of this city.
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