They Got Theirs Clinton Beats West Terre Haute Trolleys
Clinton defeated West Terre Haute 7 to 1 in muddy conditions with 400 in attendance. Truitt Har grove Hargrove and Hudson had two base hits, Schle ns ker hit a three-base shot, Hickman and Sketon combined for six and two strikeouts respectively. Time was 1 hour 15 minutes with McDonald umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truitt
W. Hargrove
G. Hargrove
Hudson
Schlensker
Hickman
Skelton
Skiton
Jacobs
McDonald
Mrs Nancy Reed Dies At Home Near St Bernice
Mrs Nancy Reed a longtime resident and church worker died at her home near St Bernice last Saturday evening after six years confined to bed. She was wife of the late David Reed who settled near St Bernice in early days. The couple left many descendants in Hell township and the funeral was well attended.
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Nancy Reed
St. Bernice
David Reed
Hell Township
Fighting editor moves from Perrysville to Clinton
R L Osborn leases Perrysville Blue Pencil to L W Morgan and B L Graham and will edit in Perrysville while moving to Clinton to partner with L O Bishop of the Clinton Argus. Known as the fighting editor he led temperance battles and claimed originator of the blind tiger idea now law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville
R. L. Osborn
L. W. Morgan
B. L. Graham
Osborn
Clinton
L. O. Bishop
Clinton Argus
Itadiana
Cayuga
Flooding Destroys Crops Along the Wabash
Heavy rains have caused the Wabash River to overflow its banks, inundating lowland fields where catfish feed on newly planted corn. The overflow is expected to inflict thousands of dollars in damage to local farmers along the river.
Miami Coal Co Leases Land Near Clinton for New Mines
The Miami Coal Co a major national firm has leased 1000 acres three miles southwest of Clinton to lay several shafts. With existing Clay County mines the company is financially strong, signaling a stable new enterprise for Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Coal Co
Clinton
Clay County
Drillers Struck by Rope Break At Matthews Farm Well
Blue Ridge Oil & Gas Co drillers working on the Matthews farm west of town dropped gear to the bottom after a rope broke. They reached 135 feet and passed the second coal vein about four inches thick. The Plaindealer wishes them better luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Oil & Gas Co
Matthews Farm
Terre Haute Trolleys vs Clinton Trolleys At Morris Park
Baseball on Sunday features Terre Haute and Clinton Trolleys at Morris Park with a 3 45 p m start delayed by lodge decoration ceremonies. Fans urged to attend as the local team aims to dominate and entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Clinton
Morris’ Park
Dinner in Terre Haute Honors Susan Meade Strong and James A Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bogart hosted a Friday evening dinner at the Country Club in Terre Haute. The decor featured sweet peas and candles with heart shaped place cards, complimenting the guests Susan Meade Strong and Mr. James A. Cooper.
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Paul Bogart
Terre Haute
Country Club
Susan Meade Strong
James A. Cooper
Old Residents Visit Clinton Friends in Town
Old residents from Marsh, Michigan, arrive in Clinton to visit longtime friends and relatives. Mrs. Perrin, formerly Clara Tillotson and sister of County Commissioner Geo B. Tillotson, joins Mrs. Scribner, formerly Clara Perrin, on this visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed L. Perrin
A. E. Scribner
Marshall, Mich
Clinton
Perrin
Clara Tillotson
Geo B. Tillotson
Scribner
Clara Perrin
Dying Local Citizen John G Campbell III In Clinton
John G Campbell III an elderly and longtime Clinton business figure, lies at death’s door at his West Blackman Street home. He is about 79 and has been tied to Clinton business interests for 50 years. As the Thursday edition goes to press, doctors say he may not survive long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Campbell
West Blackman Street
Clinton
Mrs Bullington Visits Pittsburg and Newport Friends
Mrs L N Bullington of Pittsburgh Pa is visiting friends in the city and will also tour Newport to see more old acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L N. Bullington
Pittsburg, Pa
Newport
Terre Haute Council Adopts Bills and Opens Bids
The Terre Haute common council met Monday night in regular session with President Robb acting for ill Mayor Lowry. Bills allowed include sewer work, printing, meals, hauling, and city hall repairs. A Main street paving bid read aloud for a June special meeting. liquor licenses granted to eight individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall V. Robb
Lowry
Terre Haute Traction and Light Co
Elijah Lowry
Levi Marshall
L.B. Anderson
C. H. Vaughn
T. L. Kibby
Sam Black
Robi Lyday
Wm Vaughn
James Butcher
Henry Seward
J. Workman
C. B. Harrison
Wylie Evans
C. L. & PowerCo
Geo McFee
Work City Hall
David Reed
Police
Brisco Harrison
Harry Vannest
A. J. Hayes
Ieee Eee
W. Fencannon
Ed Lindsay
John White
Fire House
Hays & Balmer
Ind
Smallpox Report From Fairview Park
Frank Shuman of Fairview returned from Texas with a genuine smallpox case. Dr. Gerrish is the attending physician as authorities take all care to prevent spread.
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Fairview Park
Frank Shuman
Fairview
Texas
Gerrish
Coal Yard Opens on Water Street in Clinton
Hal McClellan and Fred Suthpen have opened a coal yard on Water Street between Mullberry and Blackman, promising thorough business management as part of Clinton’s recognized needs.
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Hal McClellan
Fred Suthpen
Water Street
Mullberry and
Blackman Streets
Clinton
Children’s Hosannas Sunday Service Featured
The Presbyterian Sabbath school announces a Sunday evening program titled The Children’s Hosannas. It promises a delightful and instructive service of song and praise inviting parents and children to attend and participate.
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Presbyterian
Reunion Brings Together Long‑Lost Siblings
Mrs. Sarah E. Thomas welcomed her brother Wm Hale of Nebraska and Henry L. Denham of Missouri after 52 and 34 years apart. The trio shared memories of their boyhood days before the war and enjoyed a joyous reunion.
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Sarah E. Thomas
Wm. Hale
Nebraska
Henry L. Denham
Misouri
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Set Decoration Services
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will hold decoration services next Sunday afternoon.
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The
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Clinton Publishing Co Elects Officers For Year
A Cayuga Herald note reports the Clinton Publishing Co elected officers for the year at a Monday gathering. It mentions plans to launch a Daily Argus on August 19, 1907 and discusses possible output by Uncle Lute Bishop and Old Blue Pencil in a hypothetical month long period.
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Clinton
Osborn
Blue
Daily Argus
Lute Bishop
Old Blue
Cayuga Herald
Clinton Publishing Co
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Mike Mosk
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Walker’s Drug Store
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