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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
4
The roster lists Edward North Cyrus Cox Levi Haikman and Charles H. Cluder as councilmen for districts one through four with Fred J. Winters Daniel J. Brown and Ira Hess serving at large.
The Clinton township Republican convention will convene at Clinton city hall on Saturday July 25 at 2 p m to nominate three justices of the peace and three constables. Joan O Wright is the township chairman.
The Republican party claims it has done more for the country than any political group and notes the prosperity during its administration as a lasting achievement.
The city assessor places a 73225 valuation on William Jennings Bryan's Lincoln Nebraska property, implying a net worth around 100000. The figure reflects wealth built during troubling years tied to Bryan and his 16 to 1 political stance and predictions.
Speaker Cannon notes 460,000 more men in U S factories today than in 1900. He argues high wages create a strong market for farm produce and credits home industry protection with benefiting all classes of people.
Real estate transfers listing multiple decedents and buyers. Brown N Morgan et al transfer lot 7 in Clinton to Eu rico Liber for 250 dollars. Lowry to Phillips undivided half. Gordon to Gordon Cayuga lots for 70 dollars. Rosa to Rosa three Clinton lots for 1000 dollars. Lyons to Titus four acres in Clinton for 175 dollars. Whitcomb to Martha Ringo Clinton lot for 700 dollars. Morgan to Wiltermood two Cayuga lots for 450 dollars. Stokesberry to Minnie Bales Clinton lots for 175 dollars. Bogart et al to railroad company Clinton acres for 200 dollars. Dering Coal Co to John Cross ey Needmore lot for 1 dollar.
Fire destroyed the Huron Pittinger barn on Third Street and nearly razed M. J. Tucker’s adjacent barn. Losses totaled $1325 for the two structures and stock, with a possible arson motive under police scrutiny. A $100 reward plus $50 for a second arsonist was offered by Mayor D. C. Johnson as the city braces for further incidents.
Community notes from Clinton include daily visits and travel across nearby towns. Social ties shown by marriages, visits to Terre Haute and Indianapolis, and local events from farm life to a sixteenth birthday surprise for Miss Mary Gosnell.
Ida L Hall Foltz died July 20 1906 aged 40 years 7 months 18 days born near Bethleham church daughter of Oscar Thomas and Amelia Hall married J D Foltz 1883 two sons Herbert S deceased Roy living funeral at Bethleham church July 22 officiated by Rev T A Hall interment at old home place cemetery.
One Macedonian man was killed and two injured when a lightning bolt struck a tree and arced into a summer kitchen at Mecca last Friday. The bolt created a ground hole inside the building and knocked down a third man nearby. The injured may die. all men worked for William E. Dee and had gone home to supper. Also noted are visits from Mrs. Val Martin and the death of Fred Jones in Danville hospital. J L Sells residence on Third Street is completed and ready for occupancy.
Hardware and furniture dealers Staats Raynes Adams promise quick, honest service. They claim the largest stock in town and a money back guarantee if goods aren’t right, and they back their words with action.
Public notice to all taxpayers in Vermillion County Indiana to pay delinquent taxes promptly. Signed by H. R. Southard County Treasurer.
Concrete work contractor David J Morris offers services for sidewalks porches and all related concrete tasks with guaranteed workmanship and materials.
The Sunshine Circle gathered Saturday afternoon at Hazel and Effie Gosnell’s home for an enjoyable session. Light refreshments were served.
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