Clinton's Greatest Drug Store Syrup of Pine and Spruce
Advertises a syrup of white pine and red spruce with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Claims relief for aggravated coughs and lists a large bottle priced at 25 cents.
19 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
Advertises a syrup of white pine and red spruce with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Claims relief for aggravated coughs and lists a large bottle priced at 25 cents.
County organization votes at Newport to elect county chairman C E Lowry by 11 to 10 and appoints officers Dan Jones Dana and Edw McCown St Bernice as vice chairman and secretary. The county convention is set for March 17 at 10 am in Hillsdale as a delegate convention.
Minnie Morgan aged 15 remains missing after vanishing from her home in the city late this week. A careful search has been conducted and authorities seek information on her whereabouts.
John L. Horney, head of the Home Telephone Exchange, will seek a city franchise to install an underground telephone system. The plan includes a new office building and wiring that will replace visible poles and dangerous overhead lines, surfacing only at street corners where phones exist.
At a well attended Modern Woodmen gathering last Tuesday evening, officers for the coming year were installed. New officers include T. A. Hall as Vv. Co, W. A. Devonald as W, Thomas Campbell as clerk, B. F. Harrison as escort, S. B. Smart as watchman, O. A. Seward as sentry, Schell Luce as manager, with B. F. Brown to assist, and W. S. Lewis and G. C. Overpeck. Seven applications were received for initiation and one for reinstatement.
The Clinton Coal Co owners of Crown Hill Nos 1 and 2 plan a spring sinking of a new mine beside Crown Hill No 1 down to the lower vein. The same tracks will serve both mines. Next spring they will begin a mine on 500 acres of coal land near Centenary, purchased from Elizabeth Porter, signaling a bright coal future for the city.
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved daughter Miss Francis Burton. Mr. and Mrs. Wa Olson.
Walter Lester, an employee at mine No. 7, was crushed between two cars Tuesday and severely injured. He will be laid up from work for several weeks.
Jonh C. Campbell Jr. passed away. Funeral services were held at his parents’ home with Rev. C. E. Fowler and Rev. C. H. Lee officiating. A gospel reading from John 14 and funeral hymns were part of the service, followed by a read poem about departed friends and eternal life.
C. E. Lowry was chosen as chairman and elected mayor of Clinton last fall. C. G. Vannest becomes secretary and edits the Clinton Plaindealer. Both leaders are active Republicans and vow strong effort as the Democratic organization braces for November polls.
Clinton miners load large coal supply for the Illinois Steel Corporation of Chicago. The coal is to be moved from Clinton to Danville Illinois, and a contract cancellation could idle the Clinton mines.
Alec Bales and Miss Millie Bell Hollingsworth united in marriage at Paris Illinois on a Wednesday. Both are well known in the west part of the township and the Plaindealer extends its congratulations.
The Plaindealer reports extended interviews with local coal operators and miners show optimism over the wage scale talks in Indianapolis. Both sides expect a three or five year settlement as the contending forces negotiate.
J. W. Shell of Fairview reports a remarkable Monday incident. The wind lifted a small shed containing his cow from the rear of his lot and sent it through a complete somersault in the air. The cow landed on all fours unharmed and the shed suffered minor damage.
A group of St Bernice businessmen met to urge Terre Haute Traction and Light Co to extend the Clinton interurban line to their town. residents hope the line will eventually reach Dana and want it to pass through St Bernice, reflecting strong local interest.
A list of circuit court actions shows dismissals continuances verdicts and orders across numerous cases including liquor sales to minors gaming and tobacco to a minor gambling assault and several divorce and real estate petitions. Several judgements include fines costs and periodic alimony orders with quiet title and executors actions noted.
The docket lists various cases including quiet title actions, damages demands, and a divorce granted with name change to Alice Archer. Other matters involve guardianship petitions, sale of real estate, and breach of promise. A compromise in the Hattie Leahy case centered on a $500 payment. the plaintiff seeks $150 more amid disputes.
News of rich oil finds near Casey Illinois sparks talk of forming a local company to explore drilling here. Residents plan to hire experts to estimate costs for wells, believing Clinton and surrounding areas may sit atop profitable reserves.
Christian Church announces Bible school at 9 30 a m with Wm Devonald as superintendent. Communion at 10 45 a m and a sermon for children The Child Grew. Evening services at 7 15 p m on John the Baptist the Forerunner of Christ as part of NT history series. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m choir practice Friday 7 30 p m All invited Pastor T A Hau.
Search for Richmond Byers in Missouri fails yet again. Parents remain heartbroken as investigators confirm the boy is not the missing youth.
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