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Newspaper

Clinton Plaindealer

Location

Clinton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1906

Page

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Our Syrup Cures Coughs With Pine and Spruce

An advertisement touts cough syrup made from White Pine and Red Spruce claiming it cures the cough for good and strengthens the throat to resist cold exposure. Priced at 25 cents.

Dust Explosion Injures Two at Wilow Grove Mine

A dust explosion at the Wilow Grove mine on Friday night, caused by an extra heavy shot, ignited accumulated dust. Shooters Alec and Warry Showborn were severely burned on arms, face and neck. injuries deemed serious but not fatal. Dr. Gerrish attends the injured workers.

Wilow Grove Alec Warry Showborn Gerrish

Ward schools urged to relieve crowded Clinton classrooms

Citizens say future growth will require new school buildings and support ward schools. They cite past fire and delays as reasons the current high and elementary rooms are crowded and call for action to prevent delays in education.

Clinton

Strike Stuation Reported On April First

Reports quote President Mitchel claiming no strike will occur on April 1 and that operators agree to restore the 3.55 cents per ton reduction. Other accounts dispute this claim, leaving the exact situation unclear as chatter spreads among observers.

Mitchel Chintea Tain Daifper Poriss Don Vandhp

The Sewer Proposition and Council Dilemma

The city faces a split over a proposed sewerage system as two councils exist the old and the new with retirement near. A two thirds vote of four is needed for passage. the new council may block it despite old council support. Voters face taxation and public approval before any debt is incurred.

Ceoune

Clinton Coal Industry Growth From Infancy to Heavy Output

The Clinton coal field has rapidly developed from near nothing to a major state resource. Today eleven mines employ about 1600 workers earning roughly 3.50 a day, totaling around 112000 a month, with potential for long term expansion in the Clinton district.

Clinton Linton Taylor Vannest Old Briar Hill Huff & Co Messrs. Huff Collett McKeen Mitchel John Walker Seeburry Ford Hunt Hutchinson, McClaren and McDougal Locks Captain Fitch Willow Grove N.C. Anderson Whitcomb Clinton Field Clinien Conch Ho Owill

Court defines powers of road supervisor over local lands

A Trohana supreme court decision limits a road supervisor by clarifying unvested powers to affect property and persons. It states the supervisor must repair a road with district consent and can be compelled to take necessary actions within duties broad as his powers.

Trohana Supreme Dias Dreaser Gauderh

Clinton Considers New Opera House on South Main

There is growing discussion in Clinton about building a new opera house. Dr Bogart supports a playhouse on the vacant lot behind his block on South Main Street, while others urge the city to proceed and make the project pay.

Clinton J. Tl. Bogart Tre South Main Street

Mrs. J. T. Thomas Dies After Childbirth At Crompton Hill

Mrs. J. T. Thomas, of the Crompton hill area, died from complications after childbirth early Friday. Her remains were buried in Riverside Cemetery Saturday afternoon.

J. T. Thomas Crompton Hill Riverside Cemetery

Clinton Couple Elopes Prompting Local Pursuit

A Clinton man Edward Rekard reports his wife Dora Rekard and Charles Rosa eloped with his three children. Rosa and Mrs Rekard boarded as man and wife in Pana and are sought by authorities for grand larceny and concealed weapons. Police captured the trio with warrants issued by Judge Springston, with the case unfolding across Clinton St Marys and Pana.

Cathy Palladian Pana Springstum Edward Rekard Clinton Tnd Eve Rosa Dora Rekard Spears Oficer Jones Rekard Rosa Iinton St. Marys Statler Springstunase Mya. Rekard Myr

Rekard Elopement Sparks City Attention

Chief Spears canceled a dray to move the Rekard couple to an east side cottage, saying they would not yet go to housekeeping. Rosa Rekard and her husband or partner were seen around McBeth Row on South Main, with rumors of frequent visits to the Rekard home. The public spotlight has revealed past actions as the elopement becomes widely known.

Charles Rosa Texas Edward Rekard South Main Street Mr. Rekard Mr. Rosa Mrs. Rekard Rosa Spears

Ice Plant Discussion Arouses Clinton Interest

An article from Lyford reports Clinton residents in Cline ton considering an ice plant. Local men believe the project could be a paying investment and plan to call a meeting to organize a committee. It notes substantial ice use in Clinton to support a sizeable operation.

Lake of Lyford Clineton Clinton

Local Court Seeks Several Citizens on Drunsentivss Charge

Names including Ernest Dledwes Clay Tray Louis Fitgstinions Deoree Rush and Ox Ep Gatah from Bethlehem church area are wanted in Maire Rulavs Court to answer charges of drunsentivss and determine the Betidehordeefines.

Ernest Dledwes Louis Fitgstinions Deoree Rush Oxep Gatah Bethlehem Church Seun Here Maire Rulavs

Birthday Anniversaries Mark Washington Lincoln Celebration

The February 22 event by W. BR. C. and G. A. R. honored Washington and Lincoln with speeches declarations and songs. Rev Hall Leeson and Fowler delivered addresses, Olive Washburn led the Mars, and Mrs. Lena Walker and others performed music. Flowers and piano pieces complemented the patriotic program.

Washington Lincoln W. BR. C Hall Leeson Fowler Cene Helaw Dent Mars Olive Washburn Elster Briges Mary Hepp Ruth Tursher Aiusie Ana Lena Walker St. Cecola Exquisit Nels Ori Mul Washinetomn Bey Alps D. Walker Patelot Ute Press Corpsonde Mir Rola Adh Martha Washinetens

Fresh eyes and butter adteayn of hard oat workin

Fragmentary note mentions a boat side scene and effort at work. It references fresh eyes and butter and an unclear date or names, with a casual, shorthand style typical of a clipped OCR item. The readable fragment hints at a maritime setting and daily labor.

Erik

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