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Clinton Plaindealer

Location

Clinton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1907

Page

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White's Cold Capsules Offer Quick Grip Prevention

Advertisement urges quick use of White's Cold Capsules at first cold symptoms. Claims capsules prevent and break up colds and the grip, presenting them as an absolute safeguard priced at 25 cents.

Suspects Surrender in Murder Case Near Auburn Illinois

Three teens named Bacon Rucker David Cooper and another man turned themselves in to Clinton authorities after a letter accused them of killing coal miner John McCune in Auburn Illinois. They claim they were 40 miles away when the crime occurred and did not know of it until the letter arrived. They asked Mayor Lowry to notify Auburn officials of their surrender.

Bacon” Rucker David Cooper John McCune Auburn Ill Clinton McCune Lowry

Mrs Walter S Bogle Dies in Florida Winter Resort

Mrs Walter S Bogle wife of the Chicago coal operator and former resident of this city died last Wednesday at her Florida winter resort.

Walter S. Bogle Chicago Florida

City Council Reviews School Site Paving Plans

City council met in adjourned session with all members present except Savio. A committee was named to inspect a proposed Amis and Martin school site along with the school board. The sewer matter on Ninth Street was referred to the sewer committee. A declaratory paving resolution was drafted for Elm from the bridge to Main and Main from Walnut to Sycamore with vitrified brick. Elm did not pass for paving. The paving resolution, passed in a special session, restricts Elm paving and specifies Walnut to Sycamore.

Savio Lowry Amis & Martin Cooper, Scott and Vannest Ninth Street Black, Robb Main Main Street Walnut Street Sycamore Street Elm Street Bridge Walnut

Right Rev H C Clay Leaves Church For Indianapolis

The Right Honorable Rev H C Clay, once pastor of the First Baptist Church in this city, departed abruptly after allegedly collecting church funds and keeping them. He quietly left for Indianapolis after delivering farewell packages to parishioners and residents.

H. C. Clay First Baptist Church H.C. Clay Indianapolis

Smith and Curtis Store Robbery Report

Smith and Curtis hardware store was entered last week or the previous night and about three dozen razors and several pocket knives were stolen. C C Badgiery found razor cases at Wm Kelley’s beer house bearing the name David Mebeth. he suspected the razors came from the store and notified them. The owners could not determine the exact amount stolen, with an estimated value around seventy five dollars. No clue to the robber or exact entry time.

Smith & Curtis’ Hardware Store C.C. Badgiey Wm. Kelley David Mebeth Smith & Curtis

A Poor Man's Supper Held at Pocahontas Hall

The Pocahontas hosted last Friday a Poor Man's Supper with wenries bread and coffee. Members dressed in raglike poverty, two prizes awarded for worst dressed man and woman. John Mercamper impersonated Pan Handle Pete and won the man’s prize, a necktie. Evening described as very pleasant and popular.

The Pocahontas John Mercamper St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cutting Over To New Indiana Telegraph Co. Building

Beginning Monday morning workers cut over to the new Indiana Telephone and Telegraph Co. building. For the next few days service will be impaired while the transition completes. Mr. HORNEY promises the best possible service to the public during the changeover.

Indiana Telephone & Telegraph Co Horney

Petition for New Road Near Fairview School House

Dan Bright Chas Holler and others petition county commissioners to lay out a new road west from the Fairview school house to intersect the Gen eva road at the top of the big hill. Atty Wiltermood presented the petition to the board Monday.

Dan Bright Chas. Holler Fairview School House Geneva Road Big Hill Atty. Wiltermood Board of Commissioners

Two New Business Blocks Planned in Clinton

Excavations will start next week for two new business blocks in Clinton. Dr. Bogart will construct a block just south of the Masonic hall and Scott and Martin another on the corner of Third and Blackman Streets.

Clinton

Notice to settle debts by April 15 1907

All parties indebted to me by notes or account are requested to settle by April 15 1907 either by cash or bankable note. If not settled by the above date they will be handed to an attorney for collection. G. R. Hopernys. Chas. Cluder transacted business in Newport Monday.

G. R. Hopernys

William Jackson Arrested for Attempted Murder in Clinton Area

William Jackson, 27, a coal miner from near Clinton, was arrested by Marshal Lane of Rosedale on a charge of cutting with intent to murder Howard Smith in the city on January 15. Jackson is jailed, pleaded not guilty, with a preliminary trial set for next Tuesday and bond at $500. The alleged attack occurred at Wabash Avenue and Fourth Street. John Monroe was jailed briefly but released after an alibi.

William Jackson Clinton Marshal Lane Rosedale Howard Smith Jackson Wabash Avenue Fourth Street John Monroe Smith Tribune

Boy 10 Faces Grand Larceny Charge

John Petty age 10 of East Anderson street is charged with grand larceny after taking from Miss Malone’s cloak a $54 deposit check and $18 in cash from his school. he spent the money on gloves knives meals and a revolver via companions, claiming funds came from his mother. His father offered restitution.

John Petty

Young Couples Wed Despite License Issues in Paris and Danville

Part of the marriages involved Roy Fencannon and Miss Sadie Knapp with Cleveland Jones and Miss Agnes Knapp. The first couple sought a license in Paris but went to Danville Illinois to secure credentials. The second couple obtained a license in Paris and were wed near Ridley. Both brides are underage and the fathers reacted with anger then cooled.

Roy Fencannon Sadie Knapp Cleveland Jones Agnes Knapp Paris Danville Ill Ridley

Finlander Adolph Gaurgi In Custody After Frenzied Outburst

Adolph Gaurgi a Finlander from South Fourth street was arrested Sunday after a mental collapse. He battered his cell with his head all night and was moved to Newport to start paperwork before transfer to the Indianapolis asylum. He is married with six children and 35 years old.

Newport Indianapolis Finland

Miss Daisy Potter and Ben Pavey Married at Potter Home

Pavey Potter was wed to Daisy Potter at the bride’s parents home near the No. 5 mine on Friday. The couple plans to make Cayuga their home.

Daisy Potter Ben Pavey George Potter No. 5 Cayuga

New Suits Filed in Local Court

Jennie Hamilton sues William F. Giles administrator of Thas Giles estate for a claim. Conley & Conley for plaintiff and Aikman & Aikman for defendant. Jasper N. Frist sues Jasper N. Frist administrator of Dorcas Rush estate for a claim. D C Johnson for plaintiff. Ulisse Vivorelli sues Guiseppina Vivorelli for divorce. John A Wiltermood for plaintiff.

Jennie Hamilton Wm. F. Giles Thas- Giles Conley & Conley Aikman & Aikman Jasper N. Frist Dorcas A. Rush D. C. Johnson Ulisse Vivorelli Guiseppina Vivorelli John A. Wiltermood

Ground settlement after heavy rains causes holes

Heavy rains earlier in the week caused the ground over sewer mains to settle creating holes. Workers quickly filled the gaps and no accidents occurred.

Saloon Brawl Ends With Glass Strike

Joe Sugus and Charles Mosk quarrel with Ed Jones in his saloon. Jones threw a beer glass, striking Mosk in the face and causing a gash requiring three stitches.

Joe Sugus Charles Mosk Ed. Jones Jones Mosk

Clinton to See New Residences Built This Year

Callie McMeechan Mrs. J. W. Robb Harry Nicholson Morgan Tucker Flora Hamilton Joe Brock Otto Jacobs Geo L Brown Leslie Amerman and Ike Bullington will construct homes in Clinton during the current year.

Callie McMeechan J. W. Robb Harry Nicholson Morgan Tucker Flora Hamilton Joe Brock Otto Jacobs Geo. L. Brown Leslie Amerman Ike Bullington Clinton

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White’s Pharmacy Council Bonner-Bence Drug CO Frank Bence Ph. G Clay Chas. Cluder Adolph Gaurgi South Fourth Street Duggies United States Indiana Harlan & Higgins Harger Walker’s Drug Store
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