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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
The notice records second class matter status dated December 1905 at Clinton Indiana under the 1873 Act, marking a filing instruction for the Yea pon Advance publication.
The Plaindealer outlines Republican nominations for county offices including treasurer clerk sheriff recorder and prosecuting attorney, plus a district convention in Terre Haute on April 3 1906. It lists delegate apportionment by county townships and primary dates March 1906 with polls open 7 a m to 7 p m.
Transfers list numerous parcels across Clinton township including six to ten acres conveyed for one dollar from Fairview Corp to a trustee, and multiple 40 to 160 acre deeds between individuals and families such as Mary S. Davis to David T. Davis and Elizabeth Pavyis to J. C. Nolan. Several other pairs show minor to moderate property changes in Clinton and nearby townships with prices ranging from one dollar to around four thousand dollars.
Official Republican call invites delegates to Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis for a two day convention on April 11 and 12 1996 to adopt a state platform and nominate candidates for state offices including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and judges. Delegates total 1840 apportioned by county and vote totals.
The Republican county convention meets at Hillsdale Indiana March 17 1906 at 10 am to nominate county officers including Clerk Treasurer Sheriff Recorder Assessor and district Commissioners from the First and Second districts plus Coroner and county council members from districts 1 2 3 and 1 3 and a surveyor. The Vermillion Parke circuit delegates meet for a prosecuting attorney at 9 am. Delegates to the representative convention chosen at primaries held at state convention time and places. County Chairman C E Lowry County Secretary C G Vannest.
The text discusses improving fire protection by assigning a paid man to manage hose storage and maintenance. It suggests building a dedicated fire ward and using five boys to run hoses during alarms, with other workers returning to chores afterward. Black advocates 500 more feet of hose and proper hose care to extend longevity and justify the salary.
City mine locals named delegates for the convention in Indianapolis on March 19. The group vows to stand firm for an increase in wages.
On March 5 1906 Theresa James and Susie Wooten married at the groom’s parents home with Rev Weddle officiating. James, a longtime C and E I railroad employee, serves as general yardmaster over both yards at Chicago. The couple plan to reside in Chicago after April 1 1906.
A group of young ladies gathered at Miss Dorothy Peyton's North Main Street home to celebrate her sixty first birthday anniversary. Refreshments flowed and laughter filled the room as the guests, including Lora Peyton Adina Carlson Mable Garlinghouse Edith Myers Carrico Rosa Bertha Linon Miaud Pelm, shared wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Commissioner Gee Tillotson says interurban prospects look good with improving weather. Interurban officials expect the line to be pushed north as soon as conditions permit, targeting nearby cities. Edw Puch of Terre Haute, candidate for Congress, visited Clinton on Friday. Residence for sale on South 3rd, three rooms, well kept, fruit trees, with good outbuildings in a favorable neighborhood.
Report details Pete Marko who, after years living with a woman and two marriages, assaulted his wife during a drunken dispute. He pled guilty, paid a $17.80 fine, failed to pay, and was jailed in Newport.
Tivery teacher in Helt township attended the joint institute at Bloomedale last Saturday. Four townships in Parke county and our township, and Jg. E. Davis of Bana schools, gathered for an afternoon of music, recitations, and class songs. An excellent spread was served at the Earle hotel by the Parke teachers. The gathering inspired all present and recalled local schoolmates and ambitions for future public service.
Rub the marred places with White's Eureka Furniture Polish. It removes rubbed marks and leaves a continuous lustre on the wood. The product is not an oil or varnish and provides a lasting natural finish. Price 25 cents at Clinton's Greatest Drug Store.
Burgan Thos offers top market prices for all fur types at Lewis' livery barn every Monday, urging readers to bring furs for sale amid scarcity and strong demand.
An announcement states that the speaker has purchased the second hand store of Jesse T Oliver and is prepared to furnish customers with goods in that line.
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