Murder at Perrysville ends in stabbing death
Howard Dowdell stabbed his brother in law Robert Olney to death in Perrysville yesterday evening after a long quarrel. Olney, a 60 year old constable, died after the attack. Dowdell, Olney’s brother in law, was arrested and reportedly has a history of fights and epileptic seizures. Olney is survived by a widow.
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Howard Dowdell
Robert Olney
Perysville
Olney
Dowdell
Newport
Obituaries for Griffiths and Carlson Families
Alice Griffiths daughter of Mr and Mrs Griffiths died October 8th funeral held Wednesday afternoon Rev Fowler officiating. Elmer Andrew infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Carlson died Tuesday October 8th funeral Thursday at 2 30 PM Rev Fowler officiating.
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Alice
Griffiths
Rev. Fowler
Elmer Andrew
Richard Carlson
Rev
Fowler
Raynes Johnson Nuptials Highlight Clinton Wedding
Miss Alfreda Josephine Johnson of New York City wed Mr Burt Franklin Raynes of Clinton Indiana in a ceremony at First Presbyterian church. Dr Willard S Robinson officiated as Miss Esther Watson sang and the couple planned a home in Clinton after November first.
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Alfreda Josephine Johnson
Burt Franklin Raynes
Clinton
Ind
Johnson
Gamma Delta Sigma Sorority
Esther Palmer
New York City
Evelyn Watson
Stewart Ave
George E. Morrisey
Ottumwa
Towa
Harold S. Johnson
Chicago
Miss Watson
Robert Stronach
Willard S. Robinson
First Presbyterian Church
Interurban Meeting Forms Wabash Valley Railway
A large Vermillion county delegation met in Newport to form the Wabash Valley Railway Company. The plan seeks right of way from Danville to Terre Haute passing through Perrysville Cayuga Newport Hillsdale and Clinton with a line to Terre Haute on the west bank. Atty. D. C. Johnson named chairman and Atty. B. S. Aikman secretary as a three township committee was formed to secure rights of way.
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Vermillion County
Court House
Newport
Wabash Valley Railway Company
Danville
Terre Haute
Wabash Valley
Perrysville
Cayuga
Hillsdale
Clinton
Atty
B. S. Aikman
D. C. Johnson
Clinton Township
Ww. S. Lewis
Jas. A. Wilson
J. N. Frist
Helt
H. R. Southard
Wm. J. Hendrix
L. A. Jennings
Vermillion Township
Silas Morgan
James Chipps
J. B. Groves
Eugene
F. M. Malone
Chas. Hosford
John S. Grondyke
Highland Township
Peter Cossey
Asher M. Boyle
E. A. Lacey
Unique Market Party Entertains Eleven Ladies
Mrs. J. W. Robb hosted eleven guests with a dime market game last Saturday. Each woman bought edible items downtown, then returned to reveal purchases to a decorated table. Miss Callie McMechin presented the treats as guests laughed. Attendants included Mesdames White Fowler McBeth Morgan McClellan Blythe Crabb and Misses Nourse McCampbell. Out of town guests were Mrs J O Hughes and Mrs Martha Voorhees of Chicago.
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J. W. Robb
Mesdames White
Fowler
McBeth, Morgan, McClellan
Blythe Crabb
Little Elizabeth Chooses Strawberries in Soda Now
A downtown visit with Elizabeth and her mother ends in a quick decision at White's. When asked to choose between a soda or a Sunda, the three and a half year old pic shows her preference by saying she will have it now with straw berries in it.
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Elizabeth
White's
Mamma
Skating and Dancing Planned at Central Park Rink
Skating and dancing events are scheduled at Central Park Rink this Saturday with sessions in the afternoon and again at night.Local organizers promote a festive expo for visitors and families with music and public skating.
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Central Park Rink
Grocers Association Adopts Six O Clock Closing Hour
At a meeting on Oct 2 1907 the Grocers Association voted to close stores at 6 oclock starting Nov 1 excluding pay and Saturday nights until March 1 when closing returns to 7. Orders taken and delivered to 530 pm daily except on pay and Saturday nights.
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Grocers Association
Grocers’ Association
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Rexall
Jergen
Kinwood
White’s Pharmacy
Robt. Olney
Raynes-Johnson
Bonner-Bence Drug CO
Frank Bence
Ph. G
Interurban Meeting
Unique Entertainment
Burns Slack
Wellsville
Ed Steel
Tion of
Stove
Harlan & Higgins
Harger
Hadley Jewelers and Opticians
Gome
Walker’s Drug Store
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