Mary Pierce Shane Dies After Typhoid and Paralysis
Mary Pierce Shane of North Main street died Sunday evening at 5 25 at her parents home after about three weeks with typhoid fever and a paralysis episode. Born Geneva April 10 1888 she leaves husband W A Shane, parents, twin sister Mrs Lady Douglas of Catlin, brothers Pearl Pierce Shelburn and Janes Pierce this city. Funeral was held at the house Tuesday at noon 3 o'clock, Riverside cemetery. The family thanks friends for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pierce Shane
Elisha Pierce
North Main Street
Shane
Geneva
W. A. Shane
Lady Douglas
Catlin
Pearl
Lightning Strikes Barn in Center Area Cause Losses
A barn owned by Albert Ford in Center two miles east of St. Bernice burned when struck by lightning at 11 Sunday night. Twelve tons of hay and 300 bushels of corn were lost. A pasture horse was killed by the bolt. The storm also damaged fruit trees and wheat shocks in the area. No major damage reported in Clinton.
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Albert Ford
St. Bernice
Clinton
Nelson to Lead Services at Christian Church Next Sunday
W. V. Nelson will preach at both morning and evening services at the Christian church next Sunday. A financial statement will be presented by the treasurer during the morning service.
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Christian Church
W. V. Nelson
Young Business Men's Club to Spur Clinton Industry Growth
Twelve young businessmen form the Young Business Men's Club in Clinton and have already secured one new plant. They purchased a Waterstreet site near the C and E J Railroad after closing a deal with Upland Milling of Indiana. The 36 member group vows to promote local growth, with weekly Clinton House meetings and plans for a new club home. Morgan Slater is treasurer and M. V. Robb serves as president with R. A. Adams as vice president and F. R. Miller as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
James Gillis
Frank L. Swinehart
George Higgins
M. B. Scott
M. B. Robb
Charles Myers
E. K. Wierick
E. P. Kester
W. A. Satterlee
R. A. Adams
Morgan Slater
Frank R. Miller
Upland Milling Company
Upland
Ind
Waterstreet
Young Men’s Business Club
Terre Haute
Clinton House
M. V. Robb
F. R. Miller
Marg
Slater
Local notices and financial reports from Highland township
The report on the Adams petition to vacate and relocate a highway was approved. County treasurers report balances in Newport Clinton and Dana towns. Vermillion county bonds sold at par to Lewis Morgan. Mrs. Shirk of Wingman dies at 56, survived by family. Law library moved to Clinton. Fast train No. 6 now flags Cayuga, enabling morning travel to Danville at 6:16 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Adams
Highland Township
Cayuga
Dana
J. D. Sturm
Newport
B.S. Aikman
Clinton
James H. Wilson
John A. Hughes
Vermillion Township
Lewis A. Morgan
Perrysville
John W. Clearwaters
Joe W. Moore
David Shirk
Wingman
Fountain County
Silver Island
Shirk
Geo. E
William
Silverwood
Sarah Shirkie
Danville
Buffalo Bill Wild West to Tour Terre Haute Aug 19
The Wild West show led by Col. Cody comes to Terre Haute on August 19 after five years in Europe. It features real Indians and cowboys, vaqueros, horsemen from several nations, and recreations of Summit Springs, railroad robbery, and stagecoach attacks. Two performances, 2 and 8 p.m., rain or shine.
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Terre Haute
United States
Europe
Tlondon
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Florence
Rome
Budapest
Cracow
Col. Cody
Congress of Rough Riders
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Republic
Pony Express
Wide Plains
Rocky Mountains
Buffalo Bill
Mexico
Summit Springs
New York
Chicago
Clinton Defeats West Terre Haute in Lopsided 9 2 Victory
Clinton beat West Terre Haute 9 to 2 as Edmunds pitched in the box with strong support. The win strengthens Clinton's claim to top position in the standings after last Sunday's game against the visiting visitors.
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West Terre Haute
Edmunds
Clinton
Presbyterian S. S. Picnic at Central Park
The Presbyterian Sunday school scholars and teachers picnicked at Central Park on Tuesday. They chartered a car to the park, spent the day in a joyful time, and carried their dinners with them.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Central Park
Port Clinton Unit Heads to Indianapolis Camp
The Uniform Rank Ko of Port Clinton left Monday for Indianapolis to enter the grand encampment. The boys will compete in prize drills and are hoped to return home with glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Clinton
Indianapolis
Methodists Organize New Congregation at Fairview Park
Rev. C. H. Leeson organized a club last Sunday at Fairview Park and a Methodist congregation now meets there. An effort to form a circuit includes the Salem Fairview and Centenary churches.
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C. H. Leeson
Fairview Park
Salem
Fairview
Centenary
Fire damages Cayuga grocery in opera house building
Fire at Cayuga Herbert S Johnston's grocery burned at 2 30 Monday. The store in the north room of the opera house building owned by Frank Lindley of Danville Ill. Fire department saved the building though flames spread to Dan Sellars' barber shop and upstairs to the opera house. Loss put at 82000 partly insured. Mr and Mrs Johnson visiting relatives in Missouri.
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Cayuga
Herbert S. Johnston
Opera House
Frank Lindley
Danville
Dan Sellars
Mrs. Johnson
Missouri
Newport Woman Visits Brother In This City
Miss Carrie Nichols of Newport has been visiting her brother Clay for a week, staying with the family in this city since last Saturday.
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Carrie Nichols
Newport
Clay
Rain Crow Clyde Andrews Stirrs Wheat Region Petition
Clyde Andrews, known as the rain crow of Jonestown Hell township, visited last Sunday and it rained as usual. Local farmers circulate a petition urging him not to come during wheat threshing and hay harvest in Hoosier State.
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Clyde Andrews
Jonestown
Hell Township
Hoosier
Clinton Sees Business Growth With New Homes and Mines
The town of Clinton envisions continued commerce as residential development expands and new mines open, boosting activity for merchants and professionals.
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White’s Pharmacy
Kodaks
Ronner-Bence Drug CO
James Stogsdill
Vermillion County
Presbyterian S. S. Picnic
Harlan & Higgins
Hoosier Pumps
Harger
Hadley Jewelers and Opticians
Gome
Walker’s Drug Store
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