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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
4
In 1890 as a congressman, President McKinley extolled protectionism. He argued the protective system best serves the national design, leads to prosperity, broad rewards, and dignified citizenship, sustaining the country’s safety, purity, and political permanence.
A political call urges citizen participation in a brief 1906 campaign to safeguard prosperity, arguing voting safeguards gains from 1856 and warns against repeating errors that risk farmer and worker well being.
The Plaindealer warns Republicans that Democrats plan to swing a portion of the county ticket rather than the whole ballot. A split vote risks helping Democrats win clerk and treasurer races, so Republicans are urged to stay united and vote the county ticket straight.
A Democratic exchange argues rural free delivery required assurance, noting readers did not see a rural route carrier until after William McKinley’s inauguration. The remark hints at political contention over who delivered the service first.
The Klondyke mine in this city was sold by Keller Company to Oak Hill Company.
A south Fourth street barn owned by J L Sells burned at midnight with flames threatening collapse. A frightened horse hindered firefighting as the blaze spread to George Lane's barn, destroying its roof. Sells lost two funeral cars, an ambulance, harness, buggy, and feed. Lane’s losses were insured. Sells plans a new barn.
John Vestal born October 14 1823 died October 6 1906 aged 82 years 11 months 23 days after several weeks illness. He married Sarah Holt May 10 1845 and left ten children four surviving Amanda Foltz Louisa Wilson Alford Vestal Laura Keltz, 29 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral held Monday at Bruce cemetery.
The Injuries of the Week roundup lists multiple cases with names such as Joe Lira and Robert Bender injured in activities, including foot mashed and stomach injury by mule. Other entries note dislocated elbow, broken arm, crushed hand, and various contusions among additional individuals.
In a Sunday afternoon game at Morris Park, Clinton Wils Clinton and West Terre Haute faced off as co opponents. Both teams pushed hard with strong batting, and in the ninth inning Clinton Wils Clinton pulled ahead for a narrow victory.
Jesse Robertson began work on the sewer system and plans a forceful push to complete early. He expects to quicken the project with a strong effort and swift progress.
Hector McGinnis a seven year old boy son of Mr and Mrs McGinnis of North Third Street died Tuesday morning from diphtheria in a local case.
Thomas Davis has been adjudged insane and will be sent to the asylum as soon as the required papers are prepared.
James Shewey offers a four room house on one acre in Fairview. Includes a good well and outbuildings. Sale notices indicate private sale to interested buyers.
Harry Smith will send Clinton's most popular man to New Orleans for holidays with a free round trip pass. One vote free per 25 cent bar purchase. Also offers ferret, rat, and rabbit gear with prices listed. Frank Shannon of Sandytown.
In reply to questions about rates under the new system the manager states that contracts may be made for one year or longer with both old and new subscribers at present rates in Clinton and Fairview.
Chas Watson of Clay's Prairie Illinois was in the city on Tuesday.
Advertisement lists tour times for offices Rooms 14-18 over Griffith's Store with hours 11 am to 5 pm 7 to 8 pm Sunday 9 to 10 30 am and 2 to 3 pm. Contact numbers 423 and residence 241 with address 116 Blackman Street.
Office hours run from 7 to 10 a m and 2 to 8 p m. Telephone numbers listed are Office 45 and Residence 62. Location given at Corner Virth and Blackman streets.
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