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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
1
Italian worker Toletto Sebastiano suffered severe burns to his face arms and neck during a shooting incident at the Syndicate mine on Wednesday afternoon. He was transported by ambulance to Terre Haute hospital in critical condition and may not recover.
The Clinton first team lost 6 to 0 at West Terre Maute. The Clinton Orioles were defeated 4 to 1 at Mecca. The Clinton Odd Fellows beat the New Goshen Odd Fellows 7 to 6 at Morris Park.
A ten year old girl, daughter of Thos. Jones, was bitten on the lip by a dog Tuesday evening. The dog, owned by Arthur McCool, will be killed. The Plaindealer reports on miners by laws and updates on a Woman's club project.
Excitement on South Main street as a mad dog bit a goat tied to a cart. The boys who owned the goat removed the bite and, in a childlike act, put them in their mouths. Soon the boys showed signs of madness and their parents rushed to a doctor. the case is serious and may result in madness.
A public meeting will be held at city hall Monday night to discuss the sewer proposition. The notice invites all citizens to attend and participate in the discussion and planning.
Jas Hardin of Needmore, a driver at the No 5 mine, had his leg broken yesterday morning when the front car of his trip jumped the track and caught his leg with the airbrake.
Italian immigrant Dominick Barro attacked Mr. and Mrs. Domino at Sandytown over a land dispute. He struck Domino on the head, broke three fingers, caved in ribs, and left both victims for dead before fleeing. attorney Frank Miller investigated and Barro remains at large.
The city council met in adjourned session at city hall on Monday. The mayor announced a mad dog issue leading to orders to muzzle and kill unrestrained dogs. Plans for a sewer system were reviewed by Mr. Brown of Indianapolis, but no action taken. An ordinance to cut weeds was read and tabled for Monday night.
The Vermillion county enumeration of school children aged 6 to 21 was filed in the Auditor’s office last week and shows a loss of 47 children in 1905. Figures for 1903 and 1906 follow.
Mrs. Jack Dowdy died at her home two miles west of town from internal bleeding after a month of illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Riverside cemetery where the remains were laid to rest. she leaves a husband and four children.
Mrs Pentreath is seriously ill in Indianapolis, with Mr Pentreath at her bedside aiding her recovery and comfort. The report notes her fragile health and family support during this period.
A farewell reception hosted by Mrs Harriett Tweedy honored Emma Hostetter with ice cream cake and punch while music was performed. Attendees included Mrs Dollie Roberts Mrs Mary White and others with out of town guests from Montana and Illinois. The Home Missionary Society met at the Kibby home near New Goshen for a threshing dinner with many attendees. The T I C club met informally at Mr Meyer’s home with light refreshments and attendees from Chicago Danville and nearby towns.
Squire Ruby filed his quarterly report to the trustee listing docket fees of 17 dollars and 25 cents. He turned over to the county treasurer 277 dollars and 30 cents, representing fines collected over the past six months.
The seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wastbinder of Walnut street cut his foot while playing in ashes with a spade on Tuesday. He needed nine stitches for the wound.
The Localists of this city nominated their district ticket last evening. P. K. Reinbold of Terre Haute was nominated for congress and Nelse Jones of this city for joint representative.
Edward McDowell administrator of the estate of Sarah C McDowell files a petition to sell real estate against Martha Miles and others. B S Aikman serves as attorney for the plaintiff.
Casinus Stone father of Wim suffered a paralytic stroke on Tuesday and is in serious condition with little hope of recovery at his residence on Blackman Street.
Last week Perrysville Blue Pencil office suffered window damage from rocks. Osborn confronted the attackers with a .44 revolver and succeeded in glazing one assailant's eyeglasses.
Robbers broke into Dave Murray's farmhouse 14 miles east of here in Parke county on Wednesday morning and again in the afternoon. They stole eatables, opened canned fruit, and poured laudanum from a horse medicine bottle into the fruit and bread. A mare was struck on the head with a hand ax and left in serious condition. No clues to the culprits. An elderly fisherman nearby did not see anyone.
Clinton police raided a gambling room Tuesday evening arresting five gamblers who tried to flee. Officers secured the scene with one officer per door. all detainees were jailed but later posted bond.
Baseball fans are invited to Morris Park Sunday afternoon July 15 for a premier clash between Clinton and Shelburn. The matchup is billed as one of the year's best and promises high play and exciting moments for local supporters.
Clinton to host its third annual horse show on Thursday and Friday August 16 and 17. The organizing committee includes Mayor D C Johnson as president and W B Lewis as secretary with J C Crane and Dr. Tait aiding in fundraising. Local businessmen pledge liberal support to provide two free attractions daily and secure the best show yet.
Local residents report General Hunter is rapidly losing his mind with unusually strange actions over several days. Neighbors say he appears harmless and poses no threat to others as concern grows.
Monroe Titus, a mussel and pearl hunter on the river, found a very valuable pearl last Friday. The find is described as the best pearl ever taken from the Wabash near Clinton and is valued at about $1,000.
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