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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
1
The article describes a grand soda fountain in Indiana built with Pedrara onyx and bronze details. It features heavy turned columns, ornate capitals, a verd antique finish, and a top with carved panels. Art glass soffit and brass lighting create soft, rich illumination reflected in a beveled French plate mirror.
The Clintonian's directors dismissed Frank S. Patterson from his post as editor after a board meeting. Debates among directors about suspending publication or hiring new editorial leadership continue. Miss Mable Ryan of Terre Haute visited Miss Reiss late in the week.
Attorney Joe Amis urged action after seeing barefoot children in snow near Sherman Chunn’s tent. Judge Rheuby agreed to appoint a board of children's guardians for Vermillion County upon petition. The petition will be drafted to care for Sherman Chunn's children and provide them needed protections. Sheriff Stephens and ex-Sheriff Swayne were in Clinton Tuesday.
Vermillion Circuit Court in Newport handed down a decision in the State ex rel Fred Beard vs Caleb B Jackson school trustee of Helt township. Demurrer sustained and judgment for the defendant on demurrer. Beard appealed to the Supreme Court. Bond fixed at $500. Other cases: Low assault dismissed. Jackson injunction continued. Foreclosure and partition actions noted with varied outcomes.
Joel Shew, one of Clinton township's oldest residents, died Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness attributed to old age. Born September 23, 1817 in North Carolina, he moved to Indiana in 1824 and later settled in Clinton. Survived by four children, his funeral was at Bethlehem church Tuesday at 10 a.m. with burial in Hall Cemetery.
Manager Mr Wells of the electric railroad announces start of construction on the Clinton line within sixty days. The route will run north from Fairview and pass Hillsdale New Port Cayuga Eugene Perrysville Gessie and Rileysburg, bringing lasting value to the county.
Mr Melvin Jenkins of Dana and Miss Clara Harrison of this city were united in marriage at Uncle Robert Harrison s home Wednesday evening Rev Thos A Hall officiating The couple are well known here with many friends wishing them happiness and prosperity
Pearl hunters along the Wabash River shift from shipping shells to pearl button factories last year and now expect a boom in Clinton this year with hundreds of tons of mussels drawn from the river bottom.
Dr Henry Nebeker plans a new business block on Main Street where W S Lewis’s livery stable now operates The existing building will be removed on East Blackman Street to make way for the construction.
William Green accidentally shot himself Wednesday while handling a 32 revolver. The bullet entered the palm of his left hand and exited near the knuckle of the little finger.
Charles Eaton aged 83 died Sunday morning while sitting in his chair one mile north of St Bernice. Illness listed as old age.
Rep Thomas Thomas aged 63 was found dead in bed yesterday morning at his home with Jas McLean. Heart trouble caused the death according to preliminary reports.
Grandma Harrington died at her Summit Grove home yesterday. The funeral arrangements are set as the remains will be laid to rest today.
Mrs Quincy Pyles who lived with Mr and Mrs Leslie Southard on Sycamore Street died Tuesday night from heart trouble.
In Vermillion county Republicans choose delegates for the congressional convention at Terre Haute on April 3. The race is unsettled with Holliday and Gulley claiming the nomination. both would be strong nominees and likely win in the fall election.
The Midnight Flyer is praised for truthful, vivid drama and strong moral resonance. Large audiences respond with sympathy to its simple, photographic realism, and the play is billed to open at the opera house on April 4.
The Clinton Oil Co a local group has leased several acres in the Casey oil fields and reports a flowing well yielding about thirty barrels daily. Plans are to sink four more wells soon.
City detectives continue work on the Frank Skipworth death case with reliable reports of solid clues. Authorities expect arrests soon as investigations proceed.
Clinton Rebekahs held a pleasant gathering for Terre Haute sisters with the state president in attendance. A short address followed by refreshments provided a cordial social occasion.
The volunteer fire department will hold a midnight Saturday banquet at Meyer Bros. restaurant to honor members with a duck feast.
Jacob Riley aged 78 died at his home southwest of Clinton Sunday morning. The death was attributed to old age.
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