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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text discusses drug quality and rising customer numbers amid unlawful trade. Mentions pure drugs and service quality as factors for future business growth. Contains garbled phrases and incomplete sentences.
A Indiana court record lists cases including Norton vs Butcher bastardy venue change. State vs Butcher rape venue change. State vs John Frank assault and battery with intent to kill continued. Bufford assault and battery with venue change. Avery guardianship against National Drain and Tile Co. damages 21,500 set for Jan 16. Burris vs Asher OT replevin dismissed for failure to post costs. Ella Webster vs John Webster divoter granted. Myrtle Vennum vs Gilbert Vennum damages 25. Satire vs Satire divorce granted name changed to Marcy Temple. Felt vs Peer note judgment for 500. Gibson heirs estate guardians petition to sell real estate. Hamrickhouse vs Thomas damages 29,000 change of venue to Parke county.
The Waukeena Council Daughters of Pocahontas installed their officers for the term. Amelia Bodhmer Pocahontas Maggie Dooley Wenona Jack Lew Pohatan Sarah King Prophet Mary Brown Keeper of Records Jennie Dunlap Collector of Wampum Jona All Keeper of Wampum Anna Butler First Scout Agnes Mackey Second Scout Mary J. Ason First Warrior Mary McCullouch Second Warrior Bessie King Third Warrior Alice Panen Fourth Warrior Sarah Evans First Runner Lily Ogborn Second Runner Sarah Taylor and Mary James Councilors Trustees Sarah Evans Mary Olson and Ethel Evans. A banquet is planned for Pocahontas and family and the Redmen after the Friday night installation.
Benjamin A. Smith born near Liberty New York October 14 1837 moved to Indiana worked as carpenter in Clinton area later in timber trade enlisted 1862 in the Union Army wounded and captured at Richmond Kentucky 1862 paroled 1862 reenlisted served Knoxville siege and Georgia campaign mustered out June 17 1865 at Pulaski Tenn and returned home. After the war he ran a successful Toronto Indiana mercantile business married Mary Harrington March 1 1865 eight children survived by wife and six others died. He joined Center Clinton M E Church in 1868 lived near Clinton then moved to Clinton retiring 1895 died January 7 after a brief illness funeral at West Blackman Street residence.
Hoo hn H Geustece John HH Justice of St Bernice Felt township died Sunday December 00 1906 aged 64 years 4 months. He enlisted December 12 1861 served 4 years 5 days. Survived by wife two children Albert and Cora Justice three grandchildren two sisters and three half brothers. Funeral held by Rev Billings from Sugar Grove church near St Bernice Illinois with burial in Sugar Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Cleopatra Groves 76 died at her daughter’s home in Wax Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday by Rev. Leeson, with burial in Franklin cemetery eight miles north of Paris. Survived by four children Mrs Weatherwax Mrs Anderson Lizzie and Frank Groves.
Richard Moore 58 of this city died Sunday evening at St Anthony hospital Terre Haute following injuries from a runaway accident south of town weeks earlier. Funeral services were held Tuesday and he was buried in Riverside cemetery. He worked in and around the mines for many years and is survived by four children Harry John Mrs Al Pacoe and Mrs John McCalin.
Karl Jones aged 25 was found dead in his Terre Haute home on Tuesday night. Authorities say the death occurred suddenly with an unclear cause and the body was shipped to Riverside cemetery for burial where he is widely known as stubby Jones.
David Mock a well known resident of the county died at his Dana home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and five children. His remains were shipped to Erie for burial.
James Shorter of Rosedale was struck down on the railroad near his town Tuesday. His remains were brought to the city and laid to rest in Riverside cemetery yesterday.
The jury in the Sherman Chunn case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Rheuby. The charge was assault and battery with intent to kill with seven jurors voting for conviction and five against.
A cordial invitation is extended to all to worship God at the Presbyterian Church. Services are Sunday morning at 11 oclock and evening at 7. The Sabbath School meets at an early hour. Rev. C. E. Fowler is the pastor.
A report states Ward Bradford suffered a broken foot while performing duties at the No 7 site. Authorities stated the incident occurred during regular operations and Bradford seeks medical treatment for the injury.
Mrs Bert White died at her Terre Haute home after a lingering illness of consumption. Her remains were brought to Clinton and laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.
Notice states all six year old children will be admitted to the primary department on Monday January 21 1907. Any who reach that age within a month of this date will also be admitted. C C Coleman Superintendent
Mrs. Mary Tennis aged 93 died Friday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Bledsoe. She had lived in the community for many years and was widely known for her kindness and charitable work.
Andrew Mansino, a mine driver, was kicked in the face by his mule this week. The injury required several stitches to close the wound.
Otto Saxbreg and Nelse Lahti, Finnish miners, were involved in a fatal incident at the Apple Valley mine Saturday night. Saxbreg died from smothering, Lahti survived though seriously injured after smoke and possible mild explosion. The night crew knew nothing of any blast and no burns were found on Saxbreg.
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