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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
1
For colds we recommend White's Cold Capsules as the quickest, most thorough remedy among the many cold treatments we stock. White's White Pine and Red Spruce Cough Syrup is the only one we guarantee to cure coughs and sore throat while being harmless. Clinton's Greatest Drug Store.
A southbound double-header coal train derailed about 12 40 a m one half mile north of Hillsdale after heavy rain washed the roadbed. Engine 224 driven by H L Collins and engine 263 crew including Eli Shelby were hurt with Sterling killed and others injured.
The city firemen announce their annual ball at The Clinton at 8 30 p m on February 26 with an invitation ball.
The Dering Coal Co plans to install machines in all Clinton City mines by late spring or early summer. The shift reduces employment by about half, though not all miners will lose work as new mines open next year. Overall activity is said to rise.
A 25 year old feeble minded girl, daughter of Rev. Palmer, attended a meeting at Sugar Grove near St. Bernice. Pearl Wagner and George Mattox invited her to ride, fueling rumors of an elopement. A pursuit began, Mattox denied plans, and the girl was returned home. Both Wagner and Mattox were later arrested.
John Covolo an Italian was declared insane and sent to the insane hospital Monday. Policemen Lowry and Davies with Pat terson and Vannest secured him on Ninth street after a struggle in a room crowded with eight to ten Italians. He resisted with power, but was handcuffed and taken to the jail. Squire Wells adjudged him insane and Sheriff Stephens took charge.
Lemby Krevona a 16 year old from the Finlander boarding house nearly drowned in the Wabash Saturday evening. Al Hise and Wm Mitchell pulled her from the water near the island mouth and James Hobbs' home cared for her with Dr Washburn. She alleges severe abuse by her father and that foul play may be involved, sparking an inquiry as the community tensions rise.
A large crowd gathered January 20 at the Conklins home to bid Mr. and Mrs. James Conklin farewell before relocating to Oklahoma. Relatives and neighbors shared baskets and well wishes, with regrets expressed by several friends from Bono, Dana, Mecca, and nearby areas.
An unidentified man died Tuesday evening near Hillsdale after reportedly boarding a north bound freight car while intoxicated in Clinton. He suffered severe chest and facial injuries and a broken neck, with burial arrangements handled by Undertaker J N Frist. The victim, identified as Jake Dugert of Pennsylvania, was connected to a Georetown Illinois inquiry through John Moleski. Lawrence Shew and Frank Martin from Terre Haute visited Bethlehem last Monday.
Miss Alma Mooney entertained twenty young ladies with music and recitations at her North Third Street home. Isabella Jordan won a guessing contest prize. dainty refreshments followed. Attendees included Lizzie Ayden, Edna Ayden, Isabelle Jordan, Margaret Jordan, Helen O Rourke, Maggie Rosa, Helen York, Hazel Dooley, Marie Harrison, Enid Frist, Hannah Dick, Gertie Kelley, Margaret Moran, Belva Schrader, Sadie Hessimer, Winnie Ayres, Lara Taylor, Rosa Taylor, Cora Harrison, and Master Robert Harrison.
The Indianapolis gathering shows the miners and operators close to agreement. No strike in the bituminous fields. a strike in the anthracite fields appears inevitable. Miners will resist wage cuts but are likely to win a larger raise than the one given five years ago.
Ed Dunlap was taken to St Anthony hospital in Terre Haute Monday in serious condition. He has suffered a gradual mental decline for months following a head injury eight years ago while working in the mine.
Chas L Braman owner of the Peoples store died at his Terre Haute home last night from heart trouble. He had been in good health recently and was in Clinton on business Tuesday. His local store will be closed until after his funeral.
A. C. Jefferies of near Rosedale reports 26 fine hogs drowned or swept away Monday by the rapid rise of the Big Raccoon river.
George Muchunus reports a Wednesday night robbery at his saloon along with several dollars in cash and bottled goods. A thief pried open a rear window and slipped the money under the bar. no clues identify the culprit.
Professor William F. Clark, superintendent of Clinton High School, presented a paper before the Terre Haute Literary Club on Varieties of Religious Experiences. The work reviewed by Clark surveys James' influential books.
Horace Perrin recently bought a $10,000 farm near Ft. Harrison. A few days ago the farmhouse burned down completely. The house was insured for $2,500, which Perrin cannot collect as the policy was transferred to him and he had not yet moved to the farm.
The Dora Woodruff Co. performs all week at Clinton opera house with crowds each night. The drawing card is Harry Hayes, a Clinton boy, playing the heavy role and earning praise as a capable actor in front of his hometown audience.
William Mings of Vermillion O Tinois was shot in the left breast Tuesday evening by his wife in their bedroom. A traveling salesman McWhinney and their daughter May were in the house as the couple argued. McWhinney claimed to have taken the revolver from both, and Mines’s wound is serious and may prove fatal.
The Center board of Safety met Tuesday morning and made changes. Councilman Kennedy resigned as he will move to Kansas. Councilman Shirkie also resigned as chairman. George W. Black, councilman-at-large from the Second Ward, was elected in Kennedy's place and named chairman.
A dust explosion occurred at the No 3 mine on Wednesday. Shooters Ohe Larson and his brothers were slightly injured. Some damage reported to equipment.
Mrs Thomas Robison is listed as sick in the local health note.
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