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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
1
The article explains that cold, zero degree temperatures thicken blood, slowing flow, and suggests improving blood quality with Whites Special Sarsaparilla Co RR I E claiming to help blood move faster and boost red blood cell production.
In the Fifth district the anti machine movement grows as Elias Nolliday faces possible defeat and Otis Gulley emerges as a possible nominee. The Spectator notes Holliday's shift toward machine reliance while Vigo County candidates gain traction and support for a new ballot slate.
Gordon Comers, a miner at mine No 7, dislocated his shoulder while working Tuesday. Dr. Washburn treated him. Albert H. Kellogg was in Newport on Monday.
A police chief letters Rosa was not jailed and had never been. Rosa allegedly lived with the Rekard woman and worked in mines in Pana. Rekard sues for divorce and child recovery, claiming Rosa bonded with money his wife stole.
The Prohibition convention meets Monday March 19 1906 at 10 am in Newport opera house to nominate a county ticket select delegates and conduct other business Prof and Mrs F W Lough will entertain with singing and speaking all welcome especially Newport residents S Jenks County Chair W M Taylor County Sec.
Clinton Draft Horse Co has formed a stock company including Geo B Tillotson G R Hopkins S J Augspurger Walker Wm Porter Dana Wright Bruce Bumgardner Link Wright Huron Pittenger and Guy Briggs. They purchased a fine Belgian stallion shown on streets for two weeks. Officers: G R Hopkins president S J Augspurger secretary Huron Pittenger treasurer and directors Wm Porter Dana Wright Bruce Bumgardner.
A meeting Thursday evening organized a ball club with Frank S. Patterson editor of the Clin tonian chosen as manager. James Haley Steve Harrison and Jose Reed were named soliciting committee and will start work immediately. About twenty men will be given a try-out.
Thomas Jackson of the west part of the township near the Jacksonville school house was adjudged insane Friday after a period of apparent mental decline. He believes his property is doomed to ruin and that he is deeply in debt. He has been committed to the insane hospital in Indianapolis.
The Uniform Rank K of P No 105 of this city will host a special ball at their hall on South Main street on Monday March 26.
Arthur Roberts his wife two children and his mother have been ill for several weeks authorities report a contagious health issue affecting multiple family members across the household.
Thomas Walraven was taken to an Indianapolis hospital where doctors diagnosed ulcers in his rectum. Details on treatment and prognosis were not disclosed.
John James Stepps of Clinton was walking home when he stepped in a hole near the city limits and fractured his leg below the knee. He remained on the ground for over an hour before being aided and transported to Clinton where Des Gerrish and Washburn dressed his injury.
The article reports Frog College patrons dispute last week’s piece arguing only one side. They say side and front doors affect access, noting school hacks and buggies enter the yard. They warn arrests if the boys block entry.
Alfred Vestal bought a horse from Alex Holt, gave a $35 note due March 1, later sold to Dr. Tait. Holt claimed the horse, Tait bought it, then sold it. Holt sued Tait, who defended. Jury awarded $25 plus costs against Tait.
L. O. Bishop editor of the Saturday Argus says a complaint to the Central Labor Union of Terre Haute accuses him of running a non union printing office. He states he will operate a union shop if the union provides enough work to meet pay scales, but he will not let unions run his business.
Fire at the residence of McClellan All and Bid Smith on North Main Street occurred around 8 o clock Sunday night. Cause is suspected to be a lighted cigar left on a dresser. The department faced hard travel due to heavy roads. damages are about 125 dollars.
Isaac Cowen of Cleveland spoke to local Socialists in the C. S. A. hall on a Sunday afternoon. The meeting drew a strong crowd and the speech was well received. Rev H. H. Hollingsworth is set to address the group next Sunday. Dr Swain of Indianapolis was in Clinton yesterday.
A rotten floor in the second story of William Kelley's pop factory collapsed on Monday. About 210 dollars worth of crockery and fifteen cases of beer dropped to the basement, all ruined by the fall. The sill had rotted away, causing the crash.
Guy Phipps and Miss Minnie Ditto were united in marriage by Rev Long of the United Brethren in Union church Tuesday evening. Both bride and groom are well known here with many relatives and friends who wish them a long and prosperous life. They will live with the groom's mother.
John W. Huffman died Monday of heart trouble at age 68. He lived about seven miles southwest of Clinton and his remains were laid to rest in Shephard Cemetery Wednesday. Undertaker Sells of this city had charge of arrangements.
Squire Busy Squire Ruby has issued justice this week over coal theft from the C. and E. I. railroad. About thirty five indictments have been filed against alleged thieves.
John Hart and George Hargrove two young pugilists from the city attempted a prize fight Saturday night police learned of the affair and halted the bout.
Robert E. Guinn of West Ne bekers street was assaulted outside the U B Church on South Main street Wednesday evening. He was struck with a club or brick and stabbed with a knife after being knocked down. Guards restrained him, his assailant escaped, and Guinn was treated by Dr. White. He could not identify the attacker or motive.
Mrs. William G. Merrill of Ridley Park Pa died at her home after a period of old age and infirmity. She passed away in the arms of Mrs. Chas Walker of Mecca who was visiting. She was the wife of Clinton's first mayor.
The Vermillion County Sunday school convention will be held in this city on April 23 and 24. An excellent program is being prepared and everybody is cordially invited to attend.
J. M. Hagerman, manager of the Greer- Wilkinson Lumber Co., spent the fore part of the week at his home in Winchester, Indiana.
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