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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
1
At the upcoming council gathering, discussion will cover proposed sewer revisions. The plan shows catch basins with inlets, but the engineer recommends replacing multiple basins with a single inlet per street corner connected to the main sewer, aiming to simplify and improve drainage.
John Bell of this city and Mrs Pugh formerly of this city now of Terre Haute were united in marriage in Terre Haute late this week by Rev. O R Welly. Both are well known in Clinton and held in high esteem. They plan to make Clinton their home. The Plaindealer extends congratulations for a prosperous life.
Police halted a planned cock fight at William Downie’s saloon in Geneva four miles northwest of Clinton. Up to 200 spectators from Indiana and Illinois gathered as roosters were readied. officers arrived around 10 p.m. and dispersed the crowd before violence or gambling occurred.
A weekend fire attempt at John P. Thomas barn was discovered by Thomas and his daughter reported a dream of the blaze before the discovery. The straw and baled hay were partially burned, with a ladder left nearby, leading authorities to suspect arson.
The K of PS lodge of this city elected officers Thurs ay night for the ensuing year. Chancelor Commander Piez Nielsh eimer. Vice Chancellor W. E. Ben ner. Prelate W. M. Dilsaver. Master of Finance FF. W. Walker. Master of Exchequer Phil Roberts. Keeper of Records and Seals W. W. White. Master of Work G. W. Kline. Inner Guard J. O. Walter. Outer Guard Ira Shorter. Trustee John RK Paine. Installing Officer L. N. Blair.
Squire Ruby reported at Newport on Wednesday that he turned over 714.70 in fines collected in the past six months to the county treasurer and about 40 to township trustee L. F. Wright.
The Vermillion County Board of Guardians met in the Johnson and Adamson law office with Judge S. B. Davis and Miss Jennie Renton of Terre Haute to discuss child welfare. They warned that if Vermillion parents cannot rear their children properly the guardians may intervene and called for stopping children from going to saloons after beer.
Teo Leeson of Jiartins ville Ind undergoing rheumatism treatment writes the Plaindealer from the hospital. He expects to be discharged Friday and asks that regular services be advanced for next Sunday. He walks without a cane and improves daily. His son John also improves and may return home.
Richard Drone a colored man from Lyford who worked at No. 1 mine in town was seriously injured Saturday after work while drawing out an object. He was caught between a car and the wall and his hip dislocated with rib injuries. Fellow workers Roberts and Bowens searched and found him. he was taken to a doctor for care.
Russell Malone Ederar Russell of Talisdaie and Nellie Miare of Dia were united in marriage at the home a New TO, Pistolis. They will reside at Hillfsdale.
The child of John Hill and his wife on Tenth and Sycamore streets was badly burned this week when boiling water spilled from a nearby stove onto the head face and neck.
Fred Hull, a worker in a country mine 112 miles south of St. Bernice, suffered a serious powder explosion Friday while placing a charge. He was badly burned but not expected to die. Hull is single.
Fragmentary notes mention needs for a factory or two, paved Main Street, commercial club, side- walks, crossings, tenant houses, and more factories. Interurban extension north and calls for increased bustle appear amid garbled phrases and stray names.
Mayor C F E Lowry received a letter from a large plano manufacturing concern in Cligawa asking for Clinton information and inducements to locate here. The letter mentions a new section for a large medicine SOD plant and inquires about city incentives.
Public notice of Sunday services at Mo BR Church invites community participation. Details are garbled. it mentions bed at and silvives sors ice UC. Minor reference to pasta.
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