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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
1
Wm. Johnson a coal miner drowned in the Wabash River shortly after noon Sunday while bathing below the railroad bridge. He sank after becoming exhausted and his body was recovered at 10 a m Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
Sullivan beat Clinton 7 to 6 at Morris Park on a Sunday game hampered by injuries. Clinton’s Little did not play, and Harri son was hurt by a foul ball in the second inning, retiring from center. Connerly hit a bases loaded homer in the seventh as errors cost Clinton a likely win.
Holechco plans to open a saloon in Fairview but townspeople oppose the project. The town board has banned liquor sales, setting the stage for a possible clash as proceedings unfold.
Al Batson a 55 year old coal miner at the Wilfred mine was killed by falling slate after a shot near Sullivan Indiana. His 16 year old son Frank was injured and both men were found under slate. Batson left ten children and a widow. Funeral services expected Thursday.
An investigation was conducted into the crime at the Murray farm last week but no clues or leads were found to advance the case.
Parke County lad Mordecai Brown of the Cubs receives high praise from Reds ace Bob Wicker. Brown won 15 of 16 starts in late 1905 and 15 of 3 in 1906 while pitching with three fingers on his right hand. Wicker argues Brown’s lack of recognition is unjust and predicts greater appreciation if the Cubs win the flag.
The Social Club of Clinton intends to incorporate within days and consider forming a commercial club. The members expect the move to benefit the city. Their dancing hall will be enlarged at Griffith's store rear to 44 by 80 feet, becoming the region's largest dancing hall.
The Dering Coal Co. mines in the city are not operating well currently. They have averaged only a day or so per week. Crown Hill mines, Klondyke, and Lyford have been performing satisfactorily. Chas. Birt is employed at Morgan's Emporium.
Fire department complains of insufficient hose length to cover the town. They estimate 590 feet is needed for full protection and urge city authorities to address the issue promptly.
Frank Chunn of Yeaven TL was in Clinton the fore the week.
The city council met in regu lar session at city hall with Mayor Johnson presiding and all members present. A sewerage proposition was approved with plans drawn by Mr Brown and the sewer committee. a new ordinance will be drawn next week.
Thursday a large group gathered in the city to surprise Barnard Stokesberry, visiting from the area, ahead of his departure to Ft Scott Kansas for a school position. Relatives included Mrs Wm Hell of Center and Mrs Lizzie Haun of Parke County plus R R Stokesberry and Emma Crane.
Paris Illinois issued a marriage license Monday to Edgar Peck and Miss Bessie A Barton both residents of Paris. The records show the couple plans to wed in the near future.
Geo H Pacoe resigned as Clinton city clerk at Wednesday evening meeting. He was elected two years ago and served with careful attention and faithful service throughout his administration.
Five members from Rockville were initiated as Knight Templars during a Wednesday afternoon event. A grand banquet followed at Meyers Bros at eleven p.m. The gala reflected a festive city gathering with clear ceremonial steps.
C A Weller in charge of an extra railroad gang is badly poisoned with swelling legs keeping him from walking.
Davie Roberts endured several days of rheumatism before recovering. The brief report notes his ailment and subsequent improvement.
The Parke County Coal Company sues Joe Martin, ex-president, in Chicago seeking an accounting. It alleges he used the company to profit for himself and allies via Bedford Coke and Coal Company as a sales agent and that he paid secret commissions to W. H. Howe and C. M. Bradley. Harry Crawford, former Indiana Midland president, previously acquired a controlling stake in Parke County Coal. Martin stayed on, then was asked to resign months later amid mining industry rumors.
Citizens of Clinton may remonstrate against the sewer ordinance as a hearing date is fixed. The public is urged to read the ordinance and participate in the remonstrance process.
A. S. Campbell, previously paid by the Clintonian owners, will lease the property and run the publication in that journalistic style for a period.
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