Unclear OCR fragment on political speech and local events
Fragmentary text mentions a speech by a figure in a house or legislature and a crowd in a school yard. Many garbled words obscure specifics such as names, dates, places, or outcomes.
05 Jul 1907
Page 1
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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a speech by a figure in a house or legislature and a crowd in a school yard. Many garbled words obscure specifics such as names, dates, places, or outcomes.
Five year old girls from west of the city were seriously injured when a horse pulling their buggy ran away near Ellsworth. The horse bolted after being frightened by a car, causing the buggy to overturn. Brothers Lewis, Frank, and Jacob Reed aided by Grivings were with the girls during the Fourth of July mishap.
Mrs. Wail White formerly Miss Nettie Taylor died after a brief illness due to bowel trouble. She leaves a husband four children her mother and 22 brothers Spence and Ira Taylor. Funeral Sunday at Spangler's cemetery. The Plain Dealer offers sympathy to the family.
Last Sunday in Shelburn our boys were defeated in the double header. In game one the score was 3 to 0 and in game two 2 to 1. The feature was strong pitching by both teams. Batteries Shelburn Edmonds Buckley Clinton Hickman W Hargrove. Struck out by Edmonds and Hickman. Hit by pitcher McDonald. Sacrifice hits Edmonds McDonald. Double play McDonald to Little to 6 Hargrove McDonald to Lynch to Little. Passed ball Buddeg. Time 14% umpire Cummins attendance about 80.
The Bartelano brothers Vahort and Gill Italians died from burns suffered when a spark ignited powder at No 5 Mine while tamping a shot. The incident occurred Monday evening. both men died Tuesday. Dr. Washburn treated them. Funeral services began with first rites conducted by the undertaker and their remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.
Four of eight Italians arrested last Saturday night for rioting plead guilty and were fined. The other four will stand trial. The write up notes the rioting appears to be a fad among many people.
Sheriff Stephens has seized Central Park three miles southeast of Clinton on the interurban line in a replevin suit filed by William Kelley J N First and D Johnson against Harry Smith proprietor. The park and amusements were active with a large crowd present yesterday. Smith is said to have fled the scene.
New law raised rural route carrier salaries effective July 1. Vermillion county lists show each carrier now earning amounts from 200 to 900 annually with routes in Perrysville Danville Covington Fountain to Lawrence and more.
The passage humorously describes privileged walking rights on a center path beside ties, allowing spouses and even a deviled office cat. It notes frequent stopovers and baggage limits by enduring qualities and physical ability, with hopes that future paths will be planked to suit the average pedestrian editor.
The wedding of Troy V. Carpenter of this city and Miss Ruby A. Mc Coy of Indianapolis occurred atop the high tower at Wonderland Park in Indianapolis. The ceremony featured the wedding march played by a band and was witnessed by thousands, with the couple receiving a neat sum as a gift.
A defective flue started a blaze at Dominick Strasa bosco’s residence on North Seventh Street Monday afternoon. The building was partly destroyed before firefighters contained it. total loss estimated around 820 including furniture and clothing. The firemen fought a long run and were praised for their hard work and readiness.
Citizens are urged to favor royal local dealers over out of town competition. Advertisers note metropolitan stores flood markets with lavish ads and warn that shopping local sustains property values and city pride.
George Hunter died at his home on West Wai berry street from paralysis at age about two years after a long illness. He was born in Edgar county and leaves a wife and ten daughters including Mrs. C G Perrin of Marshall Michigan and Mrs. Win Sparks of this city, plus a sister Mrs. True man Wright of Paris and many relatives. The funeral was held today.
The item notes new laws enacted by Indiana and Illinois legislatures last season, going into effect in April and July respectively. It reports Clinton will require twenty four teachers for the coming year and mentions a crowd on Teddy's platform.
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