They Got Theirs Clinton Beats West Terre Haute 7 to 1
Clinton trounced the West Terre Haute Trolleys 7 to 1 last Sunday as bad weather and mud kept fans away. Truitt and W Har grove led with two base hits and G Hargrove added a three base hit. Hickman fanned six in a 7 inning win with Skelton pitching for West T. H. Attendance 400. Umpire McDonald.
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West Terre Haute
Clinton
Truitt
W. Hargrove
G. Hargrove
Hudson
Schlensker
Olff Hickman
Skelton
Hickman
Skiton
Jacobs
McDonald
I.l
Mrs. Nancy Reed Dies After Long Illness at Home
Mrs. Nancy Reed, long respected resident near St. Bernice, died Saturday evening after six years bedridden. Wife of the late David Reed, she was noted as a strong church worker. The couple began life near St. Bernice, now with many descendants in Hell township. funeral drew a large crowd.
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Nancy Reed
St. Bernice
David Reed
Hell Township
Fighting editor moves Perrysville blue pencil man to Clinton
R L Osborn leases Perrysville Blue Pencil to L W Morgan and B L Graham and moves to Clinton to partner with L O Bishop of the Clinton Argus. Known as the fighting editor, he led the temperance fight and claimed origin of the blind tiger idea later made law.
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Perrysville
Clinton
R. L. Osborn
L. W. Morgan
B. L. Graham
Osborn
L. O. Bishop
Clinton Argus
Indiana
Cayuga
Flooding Impacts Wabash River Lowland Farmers
Heavy rain has swollen the Wabash River and overflowed its banks. Low land fields and corn crops are under water, with catfish feeding in flooded areas. The inundation is expected to cause thousands of dollars in damages to nearby farmers along the river.
Miami Coal Co Opens Large Clinton Land Lease
The Miami Coal Co a major national producer has leased 1000 acres three miles southwest of Clinton and plans to sink several shafts. With existing Clay county mines and strong finances the venture signals a stable, welcome development for Clinton.
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Miami Coal Co
Clinton
Clay County
Drillers On Matthews Farm Suffer Setback In Well
Blue Ridge Oil and Gas Co drillers on the Matthews farm west of town lost drill gear when the rope broke and the gear fell to the bottom. They reached 135 feet and pierced the second coal vein about 4 feet 5 inches thick. Plaindealer wishes them better luck.
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Blue Ridge Oil & Gas Co
Matthews Farm
Terre Haute Trolleys versus Clinton Trolleys at Morris' park
On Sunday a warm day is expected for a baseball game at Morris' park between the Terre Haute Trolleys and the Clinton Trolleys. The game starts at 3 45 due to decoration exercises of local lodges. Supporters urged to attend as the Trolleys aim to dominate and keep handing it to the opposition.
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Terre Haute
Clinton
Morris’ Park
Dinner Honors Susan Meade Strong and James Cooper
Mr and Mrs Paul Bogart of Terre Haute hosted a dinner Friday at the Country Club in compliment to Susan Meade Strong and James A Cooper. The tables featured sweet peas decorations and candles in candelabra with heart shaped place cards.
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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 visit Clinton, including Mrs. Ed L. Perrin formerly Clara Tillotson sister of County Commissioner Geo B. Tillotson, and Mrs. A E Scribner formerly Clara Perrin.
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Ed L. Perrin
A. E. Scribner
Marshall, Mich
Clinton
Perrin
Clara Tillotson
Geo B. Tillotson
Scribner
Clara Perrin
Deathbed portrait of longtime Clin ton businessman John G Campbell III
John G Campbell III, a respected Clin ton figure tied to local business for half a century, lies near death at his West Blackman Street home. He is about 79 years old and, as of Thursday afternoon, is not expected to survive the illness.
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John G. Campbell
West Blackman Street
Clinton
Mrs Bullington Visits Friends in Pittsburg and Newport
Mrs LN Bullington of Pittsburg Pennsylvania is visiting local friends and will also visit old acquaintances in Newport.
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LN. Bullington
Pittsburg, Pa
Newport
Terre Haute Council Adopts Minutes and Bills
The Terre Haute Common Council met Monday night with President Robb presiding in Mayor Lowry’s absence. Bills totaling numerous small amounts were approved for sewer work, city hall, streets, police, fire house and other services. A special meeting for June 10 will consider Main Street paving bids.
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Marshall V. Robb
Lowry
Terre Haute Traction and Light Co
Elijah Lowry
Levi Marshall
L.B. Anderson
Wylie Evans
C. L. & PowerCo
OG “Cf
C. H. Vaughn
T. L. Kibby
Sam Black
Geo McFee
Work City Hall
David Reed
Police
Brisco Harrison
Harry Vannest
A. J. Hayes
Hays & Balmer
Ind
Road Scraper Co
Smallpox at Fairview Park Reported
Frank Shuman of Fairview returns from Texas with a genuine smallpox case. Dr Gerrish is the attending health officer. Precautions are being taken to prevent the disease from spreading.
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Fairview Park
Frank Shuman
Fairview
Texas
Gerrish
Coal yard opens on Water Street in Clinton city
Hal McClellan and Fred Suthpen have opened a coal yard on Water Street between Mullberry and Blackman streets. The business will be run on a thorough business basis, meeting a long felt need in Clinton.
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Hal McClellan
Fred Suthpen
Water Street
Mullberry and
Blackman Streets
Clinton
Children’s Hosannas Praise Service Planned
The Presbyterian Sabbath school invites parents and children to a Sunday evening program titled The Children's Hosannas. The service promises song and praise and aims to be both delightful and instructive for all attendees.
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Presbyterian
A Happy Reunion After Many Years
Mrs. Sarah E. Thomas enjoyed a joyful reunion when her brother Wm Hale of Nebraska visited for the first time in 52 years and Henry L Denham of Missouri rejoined after 34 years. The trio recalled youth and earlier days before the war, and the mood was deeply warm.
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Sarah E. Thomas
Wm. Hale
Nebraska
Henry L. Denham
Misouri
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Set Next Sunday Decoration Service
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will hold decoration services next Sunday afternoon.
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Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Daily Argus Aimed at Clinton Democratic Pulse
The Cayuga Herald notes Clinton Publishing Co plans a daily Democratic paper named the Daily Argus to launch August 19 1907. It questions how many daily papers Uncle Lute Bishop and Old Blue could produce in a month or two if both push hard, given their current weekly efforts.
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Clinton
Osborn
Blue Pencil
Daily Argus
Lute Bishop
Blue
Cayuga Herald
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White’s
Whitee’s Pharmacy
West T. H
Bonner-Bence Drug CO
Frank Bence
Ph. G
John G. Campbell Lll
L. E. Marvel
Jus H. Wilson
James Harrrison
Dominick Strazabosco
Modesto Stefani
John Pesavento
Andrew Ruffo
Mike Mosk
Wladislaw Peitroff
Matt Rodegherio
Hoosier Pumps
Harlan & Higgins
Clinton Publishing Co
Harger & Hadley
Walker’s Drug Store
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