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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
1
Clinton defeated Dana 5 to 3 in a 12 inning contest on Saturday afternoon. The game stayed close with hot play from start to finish. Newport led a 3 to 3 tie in the fifth before the umpire ruled the game forfeited 9 to 0 to Clinton. West Terre Haute will play Clinton at Morris Park Sunday afternoon.
The 85th Indiana Volunteers company reunion will be held at the home of Wren White on Thursday September 13. All members are invited to attend.
E. P. Conley Robert Wishard and Colonel Washburn attended the laying of the corner stone at Dana on Wednesday.
A team of mules from Dering Coal Co. driven by mule tender Mr. Kelley was instantly killed when struck by a C. & E. I. passenger train at Water Street crossing on Monday. Three other men in the wagon escaped injury as they jumped to safety after failing to see or hear the approaching train.
Struck by a northbound passenger near Terre Haute, John Strong, who lived nearby, was brought to Clinton with internal injuries. Dr. Ashley treated him. he died shortly after. One horse died in the incident while the other escaped without injury.
Citizens of Clinton present Mayor C E Lowry with a fine gold fountain pen as a token of esteem. Mrs. M J Ruby is reported ill.
The Hazel Bluff church project advances as contract awarded to T. Martin for 1824 dollars. Work begun with a plan to dedicate next Thanksgiving. Mrs. Matthews donated land and seats, organ soon arriving, with dozens volunteering the timber and services. Nonsectarian goal to preach the Gospel in a modern 200-seat chapel.
The Clinton City Council met in regular session at city hall with most members present. They approved last meeting minutes and several bills, granted six liquor licenses, and passed an ordinance to fund a fire engine house. Bonds for city officers were set, and sewer project remonstrances led to scaled plans and rerouted lines. Mayor Johnson departs, and successor C. E. Lowry receives praise.
The Columbia Federation of the Italian-American Society of the United States met in Clinton over three days and elected officers for a four year term. Grand president B. Trucano Lead City S. D. First Vice President A. Faletti Pittsburg Kans Second Vice President A. Tasso Rock Spring Wy Treasurer A. Ruffo Clinton Grand Secretary Dr L Laurenzana Kansas City Mo First Vice Grand Secretary Pietro Savio Clinton Second Vice Grand Secretary B Pasqualone Gallup New Mexico Grand Marshal L Alpine Novinges Mo There were 30 delegates present. The Society will meet four years from now at Kansas City Mo.
The Hazel Bluff school house hosted an ice cream social last Thursday raising 71.66 dollars. Hosts thank Mr. Caleb Austin for services rendered and plan to use proceeds to fund the Hazel Bluff Chapel building. May Nice of Indianapolis visits Sarah Downing. a pleasant evening was enjoyed.
Robbie Harrison enjoyed a surprise birthday party on Tuesday evening September 4 for his 12th anniversary. About twenty attended as games were played and Lillie Crane won the prize. Light refreshments followed and he received many presents including a silver dollar from Grandpa Harrison, the only grandson named for him.
Staats Raynes Adams donated free gifts to Clinton ladies with prizes listed from a $25 ladies gold watch won by Anna Sturges to a $1 prize of a picture or mirror for Mary Krovisz and others. Other prize winners include Mae Mullinix Nema Dinwiddie Maude Singleton Elsie Conner and several unnamed honorees.
Martha A Owens vs William F Giles et al files collection of purchase money suit with attorney M G Rhoads. M L Hall and L J Place vs E T Merrill note with attorney Aikman. Motion to dismiss filed August 30. Ethel Henning vs Walter Henning divorce with attorney J W Amis.
B E Simmons of the Stephens Comedy Company, performing in Clinton, had his foot cut off earlier this week when he was thrown under an interurban streetcar as he attempted to catch it near Farmersburg.
Multiple deeds recorded listing transfers of lots and acreage in Clinton Needmore Eugene and Dana. Names include Matthew M Scott Mary Ann Lydia Kate Vannest Wm T Reid Deering Coal Co Noah Adams John Strum Derena Pentreath John Giovannini Anna Mallory and others with prices from 1 to 3000 dollars and a small parcel in Needmore.
Lightning struck the barn owned by Chas Lamb of New Goshen on Sunday. The barn was totally destroyed, one horse perished, and a new wagon as well.
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