15 Feb 1907
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
1
A poem praising Lincoln for breaking shackles, uniting the nation, and speaking from the heart. It lauds his Gettysburg words and enduring memory, signed Marietta Nourse Blythe.
At a meeting of the canning factory workers group M B Scott declines to serve as treasurer and director amid subscriber dissatisfaction and factional tensions.
The article asserts Bert Raynes of this city wed a young Chicago woman. Raynes denies the accusation, insisting there is nothing to it.
Surprising celebration for Harve Webster on his 47th birthday Sunday at his sister’s home on South Fifth Street. Relatives joined in a festive dinner and group portraits, with many Webster family members and neighbors in attendance. Gomer James’ child reported to have bilious fever.
Silas Jones faced larceny charges for stealing eight hogs owned by Capt. Samuel J. Hall three miles north of Dana. Evidence ties Jones to the hogs through sightings and descriptions. he is bound over to circuit court in 600. Deputy Jas. H. Stogsdill prosecuted. An alibi defense and claim of purchasing from an unnamed seller are expected.
A ten room frame dwelling owned by Joe Brock on South Seventh burned with contents. Occupants away. fire discovered late. Hose 1000 feet long could not reach hydrant distance. Firemen arrived in seven minutes and thirty five seconds after alarm. Loss near 3000 dollars, partially insured. Brock residence 1500 and piano plus valuables destroyed. Larson loss about 500.
Hib Broken Jacob Kravitz a 14 year old German boy from Fairview was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon at the No. 6 mine. He was caught between the car and the rib and sustained a broken hip and other serious injuries. He died Tuesday from the injuries.
Wm. McClelland of this city died in the latter part of the week due to heart trouble. He had been ill for some time while seeking health in the south. He was known in Clinton for years in the coal business with his brother Hal. His remains were laid to rest in Middletown, Ohio.
The Soldiers' Monument committee led by T. C. Briggs has prepared plans and specs for a city monument. Bids will be invited from several monumental contractors as the G A R and W R C raise about 1500 dollars, ensuring a fine memorial for the city.
Edward Taylor of Indianapolis is likely to be chosen to direct the Clinton Choral Society. The first meeting is scheduled for February 26, and Mr Taylor also offers private voice culture lessons.
Tom Conneley and Elizabeth Dickie were united in marriage by Squire Guinn in this city on Saturday evening. The couple will make Clinton their home in Clay City Indiana.
The wives of men killed in No. 7 mine in the city have accepted $500 each in settlement from the mining company.
Jack Thomas sold a 750 pound hog to Dies and Shew, a behemoth for the era, one of the largest porkers ever sold in Clinton county.
Clinton officials press a lawsuit against Terre Haute Traction & Light Co for failing to extend its line north as agreed. Attorneys Jump and Bogart of Terre Haute join City Attorney F. R. Miller, with franchise documents sent to the lawyers and immediate action planned.
A son was born to John Davis the cook at Meyer Bros restaurant and his wife on Sunday. The newborn is a daughter. mother and child are reported in good condition.
Harry Henry and Pastore Marcello, two Maple Valley miners, were badly injured by a sudden fall of slate early Monday. Both suffered back and leg injuries but are not expected to die, with Henry the more seriously hurt.
Robt. Taylor of Sullivan Indiana visited Clinton this week to interest the city in purchasing a street grader for public works.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.