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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
1
A drug store advertises a Square Deal policy promising a full refund if customers are not satisfied. The notice emphasizes that all staff from proprietors to messenger boys uphold the rule. Clinton's Greatest Drug Store is named as the locator.
Police Chief C E Lowry and Patrolman Reed pursued Len Oliver after a Terre Haute tip led them to Atherton. Oliver attempted to draw a gun but was disarmed, jailed in Clinton, with two diamond rings and $11 found on him. Detectives recovered additional stolen items at Atherton, and a gold necklace of $20 gold pieces was not recovered. Oliver was sent to Terre Haute aboard the 4 oclock car. He is described as a desperate character with prior trouble and Clinton notoriety. Children Day exercises are planned at the Christian church Sunday evening with a prepared program.
City council met in regular session with all members present and Mayor Johnson presiding. Minutes read and approved. Indiana Telephone and Telegraph bill for 1.75 approved. Committee to confer with J L Horney to secure county service appointed. New books ready. clerk and treasurer offered to begin. Fireworks ordinance passed. Brewery licensing laid over. School board sought 600 for basement improvements to serve 110 pupils. appropriation granted. Frank R. Miller appointed city attorney. South Sixth street light issue referred to light committee amid petitions. Sunday fire wagon team to be arranged by police committee.
Helen Morey a resident of Hamilton Ohio is due to arrive in Clinton in a few days to stay with and be the guest of W L Morey and his family.
The Clinton township schools hold their annual commencement this evening at Centenary Church. June 22 program includes Peerless King with Miss Ackerman, quartettes, invocations, and diplomas presented by E E Helt. Noted performers include Prof Louis J Rettger and Rev T A Hall.
Mungus Johnson the Clinton Swede died at his Geneva residence Sunday about midnight. The cause was Bright's disease, ongoing for some time. Funeral services were held Tuesday and burial was in Riverside cemetery. Johnson was a well known and respected Clinton character for many years.
Miss Dona Humphreys of F. M. Wright's received a pleasant surprise Thursday evening for her seventeenth birthday. She was given several nice and useful presents in a friendly celebration.
Mrs Robert Madison of Numa Parke county celebrated her twenty seventh birthday with a pleasant surprise dinner Sunday. Relatives attended and a very enjoyable time was had by all.
The Ennis Shirley versus Clinton school district case, slated for Monday trial, was settled Tuesday morning. Shirley will cover his costs and the school board will cover theirs and pay Shirley $50.
Two Italian workers at the Buckeye mine suffered severe facial arm and leg burns in a Thursday evening blast. They were transported to the Terre Haute hospital for treatment.
A joint representative convention will be held in Clinton on Friday June 22 at 10 a m for the purpose of nominating a joint representative for Vigo and Vermillion counties.
Clinton and Ellsworth played ball at Morris Park on Sunday. The game featured many good plays and was a close contest. Clinton won the game by eight to one.
State of Indiana vs John Hoskins Newport sentenced for keeping blinds during holiday. Jury found guilty with $10 fine and costs. Change of venue granted to Park county. Several other cases paused or continued including minors in saloons, liquor to minors, rape, remonstrance against liquor interests, and mortgage foreclosures. Special judges and venues shift across Vermillion Fountain counties. Docket includes railroad and plow company suits, accounting disputes, and real estate sale orders.
Mrs M W Robb was delightfully entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Robb Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5 PM and again yesterday at the home of Mrs Matthews.
Joe Clover celebrated his eighteenth birthday with a surprise party on Friday. An ice cream supper was served and a genuine good time was enjoyed by all.
At 3 am two fires struck Clinton, starting in the alley between Vine and Mulberry. Steve McCown and Tom Davidson's barns burned completely, Wm Bonner's horse and buggy perished, Mike Russell's shed damaged, and insurance partially covered. Police will investigate as firefighters note hose shortage hindered efforts.
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