Death in Indianapolis Widow to be Buried Here Today
Untimely death of Mrs. Dan O. Davis is announced with remains to be brought to the city for burial this afternoon. Born Josie May Frybarger in this city on July 3, 1875 she married Dan C. Davin in 1898 and later lived in Portsmouth before moving to Indianapolis two months ago. Survived by her husband two children and her mother and grandparents the family awaits funeral arrangements after the body arrives. The Rev Wallis D Engle of Indianapolis who officiated at the marriage will conduct the service.
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Indianapoli
Dan O. Davis
Josie May Frybarger
Dan C. Davin
Portsmouth
Ohio
Portemouth
Tudianapoliso
Davia
Wallis D. Engle
Indianapolis
Request to repeat sermon and extend address to youths
A list of signees asks Dr W B Slatz pastor of First M E Church to repeat the "Christian Socialisem" address given December 9 and to add at least thirty minutes to the talk for young men, specifying a time and place at his discretion. The petition cites the omitted portion during the sermon and names numerous supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Slatz
M. E
Firet M. EK
Jos. I. Little
W. F. L. Sanders
W. 8
Rowe
F. F. Kerwood
J. H. Morrison
John ©. White
OC. C. Hall
J. L. Ashworth
W. E. Ochiltree
Alex Mathey
KE. V. Hawkin
J. M. Conner
S. S. McCready
Wm. Newkirk
P. H. Keneler
L. T. Bower
O. R Clementa
A. E. Barrows
E. M. Michener
N. W. Wright
L. M. Ellin
B. J. McFarlan
W. E. Newkirk
Chas. Casael
J. H. Tatman
Resolutions to the Memory of 8 A Oldham
Ails of a lodge camp mourn the death of 8 A Oldham a respected member in Lyone Station Indiana dated November 30 1000. The resolutions praise his industry perseverance and Christian character while extending sympathy to his family and draping charters in mourning for sixty days. Official minutes and county papers to publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ie Lyone Station
Ind
Varnaras
A. Oldham
Gaya
J. A. Stone
A. Z. Gres
B. L. Sone
Fire and Robbery Hit Alpine General Store
Thieves pried open a door at Bef, Chances' general merchandise in Alpine Monday night stealing tobacco and cigars. Clerk Will Spears discovered the blaze this morning. fire damaged the building but stock was saved. Damage estimated at 10 dollars with insurance covering the loss.
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Alpine
Will Spears
Erry
Stora Bnt Aad
Two Brothers In Hunting Accident Near City
Yesterday afternoon while out hunting east of the city the Chapman brothers were separated. John Chapman fired at birds and Joe Chapman, hearing a shot, fired into John thinking it was game. The shot entered head and neck but caused no serious injury.
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Joe
John Chapman
John
In Loving Remembrance of Thomas Jefferson Custer
Thomas Jefferson Custer born April 23 1888 died November 16 1900 aged 62 years 6 months 24 days united in marriage to Miss Lowella Stevens September 1875 two daughters and one son survive his widow remains faithful member of the M F Church He loved music and cheered children with sacred songs his kind neighbor nature is noted He passed peacefully to rest with faith in heavenly reward and the hope of meeting loved ones in the hereafter. J. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Custer
Golden Gate
Hight
Fraite
Startling Message Sermon on Elijah at Christian Church
Rev George Darsie Jr began a sermon series on the Prophet Elijah at the Christian church. He described Israels alliance with Zidon and Jezebel as the wicked influences, then delivered the message that there shall be no dew or rain for years according to Elijahs word. The preacher praised the imagery and fluency of delivery and called the subject matter worthy of deep study.
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George Darsie, Jr
Cbrietian
Elijah
Cvries
Israel
Ahab
Jezzbel
Zidoniane
Elyjah
Larael
Gilead
Jehovah
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank neighbors and friends, through the Times, for kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother. W. J. Stuvens and Fawity.
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W. J. Stuvens
Fawity
Desperate six mile pursuit ends with officer shot in Logansport
Logansport Indiana December 11 Chief of Police Foley and Patrolmen Bureh Costello Dean and Grahan chased escaped convict Marvin Kuhns for six miles. The desperado fired at officers before Dean was shot in the breast while grappling with Kuhns. Kuhns fled into surrounding towns as a manhunt expands.
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Logansport
Daanes Foley
Barney Bureh
Dick Costello
Ben Dean
George Grahan
Marvin Kulins
Dean
Jin
Kuhns
Columbus
Robling Bonded in Probe of Improper Mail Literature
Petersburg Indiana December 11 Mrs Elizabeth Robling placed under bond by federal authorities accused of sending improper literature through the mails Several weeks residents of good character received anonymous letters including one to postmaster Lemar wife The postmaster began a sharp inquiry marked stamps were sold to Robling to prove letters mailed by her She is 33 and denies the charges No motive is known for the attacks said to have come from her
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Petersburg
Ind
Elizabeth Robling
Robling
Evansville man crafts elm gavels for state leaders
Evansville resident D Me Reynolds has made two gavels from a twig of an elm tree standing at Corydon. The tree is tied to the site of the first state constitutional convention held in 1616. The gavels will be presented to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of the next general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
D. Me. Reynolds
Senate
House
General Assembly
Corydon
Unknown man found dead at trestle near Shelburn identified
Sullivan Ind Dec 1 The unknown man found suspended by the neck on the Evansville and Terre Haute trestle near Shelburn died in the town jail minutes later. He is identified as Risley Mullen 58 years old a county pauper. Strangulation and alcoholism were the causes of death.
Terre Haute Revival Of Southwest Rail Project Hinted
Terre Haute Indiana December 11 report says a projected railroad to the southwest, Terre Haute’s missing link, is revived with hope for completion. The line’s financing is said to no longer pose a difficulty for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Tragedy on Highway in Center Township
Two hunters found a dead man along the Center township highway. The body, about 60, lacking hat and coat, was taken to Evansville for identification. Authorities suspect foul play.
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Evansville
Ind
Dee
Center Township
Man Dies in Saloon Cafe in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana resident Thomas Sankey aged 50 collapsed in a saloon cafe while reaching for a dish. Death attributed to heart failure. A brother died of the same cause four years earlier.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Dee
Thomas Sankey
Burglars Strike Saloon and Highway in State Line City
Burglars entered the State Line City saloon in Dresser Indiana and stole 75 dollars in cash plus several hundred dollars worth of wines and liquors. George Moore reports a highway robbery totaling 500 dollars, suspected to be the work of the same band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresser
Ind
State Line City
George Moore
Miller Killed After Straying Onto Monon Tracks
George B. Miller of Mill Creek was struck and killed by a Monon switch engine in Michigan City yards while wandering on the track. He was a Civil War veteran with service in the twelfth Indiana cavalry.
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Michigan City
Ind
George B. Miller
Mill Creek
Miller
Twelfth
Indiana Cavalry
End of Santa Fe Telegraphers Strike Nears
Chicago reports officials say the Santa Fe telegraphers strike is nearly over as most passenger trains run on time and free service volumes rise. Pinkerton detectives confront union pickets at the Great Northern yard after a quarrel as officers push them aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Santa Fe
Mivost
Volmies Groatoas
Smith and Cumnunes
Pinkerton
Smith
Telegraphers Strike Support Circulated Across The Nation
President Dolphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers issues a circular to all operators. He reports widespread adherence with 95 percent of Santa Fe signalmen out. Messages reach from California to Chicago as he asserts strong unity in the strike.
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Galveston
Tex
Dolphin
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
California
Chicago
Santa Fe
Attorneys Seek Pardon Review for Ferrell Robbery Convict
Rosslyn H. Ferrell’s lawyers asked Governor Nash to convene an early board of pardons to consider commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment. The governors said he would refer the request to the board without recommendation. They claim new juror misconduct evidence in the cave case but will not disclose it before the board hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rosslyn H. Ferrell
Tralia
Nash
Board of Pardons
Ferrell
Dinner at Yildiz Palace Honors Kentucky Officers
In Constantinople a dinner was hosted at the Yildiz palace for the United States battleship Kentucky’s officers, now at Smyrna. Lloyd C. Griscom, the US charge d affaires, introduced them to the sultan as the grand vizier and other dignitaries attended. Griscom and Captain Colby M. Chester were later received in private audience.
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Constantinople
Dec
Yildiz Palace
United States
Kentucky
Smyrna
Lloyd C. Griscom
Mr. Griscom
Colby M. Chester
Queen Wilhelmina Intervenes Report Draws Denial
Amsterdam December 11 Dr Leyds and friends push a claim that Queen Wilhelmina will intervene after her marriage, while she allegedly wrote to European rulers about Mr Kruger's rival. France and Russia reportedly offered conditional help but Berlin blocked the plan. Cleveland special council committee charges bribery in Gamewell contract vote. four members accused of accepting pay for votes. council to act as court.
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Amsterdam
Leveland Council
Cleveland, O
Gamewell Fire Alarm and Telegraph Company
Jase Night
Rm Court
Republicans Back War Revenue Cut Bill After Committee Report
Washington D C November 11 The Republican house caucus voted by a large majority to stand by the bill drawn and reported by the ways and means committee on war revenue reductions. The decision follows last night’s debate and reflects party support for the proposed reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Stepublican House
Ways and Means
Gas Explosion Kills Four in Aspen Tunnel
In Evanston Wyoming on December 11 a gas explosion in a newly built railroad tunnel near Aspen killed four men. Three were seriously wounded and three others slightly hurt.
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Evanston
Wyo
Heler Aspen
MacArthur reports light casualties in Philippines
General MacArthur notes 19 deaths among troops since his last report. Other items include the killing of William Eddens and the fatal wounding of Dr. John Williams in a fight at Center Hill Alabama.
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General MacArthur
Philippines
Wiliam Eddens
John Williams
Pear Center Hill
Ala
Suburban Electric Company
Covington
Senator Foraker
Joseph F. Weight
Board of Trestees
University of Cincinnati
Smith Duseab
H. T. Laughter
RE. A. Simonton
Madisonville
Tezeean
Oer
Rico
Chicago
Magnificent Cape Town honor to Lord Roberts with sword
The December ceremony in Cape Town drew 238000 spectators as Lord Roberts received the sword of honor after a town hall procession and open air address. Milner and Kitchener were praised. medals awarded to troopers. crowds cheered as illuminations and fireworks ended the day.
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Capetown
Lord Roberts
Good Hope Hotel
Lord Kitchener
Alfred Milner
Canada
England
House Breaks Record With Fast Passage of Big Appropriation
Washington December 11 The great supply bill for the legislative executive and judicial appropriation carrying 24 495 308 and 131 pages passed the house in under ten minutes of debate. Mr Bingham Pa in charge thanked the house for confidence shown. Clerk needed about three hours to read the bill. Senator Towne attended and took the oath. Senate went into secret session on the Hay Panumcefote treaty after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Bingham
Appropriations Committee
Charles A. Towne
Senator Davis
Minnesota
Senate
Conference backs evangelical movement to awaken churches
In New York on December 11 clergy and business leaders from the city and surrounding areas gathered at the Young Men's Christian Association to push a broad evangelical movement. They endorsed extending the effort nationwide and formed committees to advance the plan amid concerns over lethargy toward the Word of God.
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New York
Young Men's Christen Association
Wen
Tayimed
Walter D Glenn Held on Charge of Embezzlement in Chicago
Walter D Glenn former cashier of the Traders Loan and Building association was jailed in Chicago county jail awaiting trial for allegedly being over $20,000 short in his accounts. He disappeared last summer, travelled to Rawlins Wyoming, where he worked as a hotel clerk before his arrest.
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Chicago
Walter D. Glenn
The
Traders Loan and Building Association
Glenn
Rawling
Wyo
Uses of War Referenced in Cape Colony Memo
Lord Roberts explains in a memorandum to Cape Colony premier Sir John Gordon Eprigg that farm burning has been ordered strictly in accordance with the usages of war.
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Capetown
Cape Colony
Sir John Gordon Eprigg
Lord Roberts
Yerkes Favored as Next Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington December 11 indications point to John W Yerkes of Kentucky as the likely choice for the position of commissioner of internal revenue.
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Yerkes
Washington
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Sweden King in Serious Condition Improves
Gopenhagen reports the king of Sweden has shown improvement but remains in a serious condition amid ongoing medical care. Official updates note stabilization while symptoms persist.
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Sweden
Gopenhagen
Notice of Final Settlement in Mercer Estate
In the Fayette Circuit Court December term the administrator Wilson Mercer presented accounts for final settlement in the estate of John Mercer deceased. The court set the hearing for examination of accounts and vouchers and notified heirs and legatees to appear with any objections.
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Douu Lintte
Fayette
Melanchtan
Bh. Little
John Little
Bald
WiltsNras
Atte Circuit Court
Connersville
Imitans
John BR. Mercer
Rayette
Chet
Mercer
John % Mercer
Saul
Editora and Legaitees
Ineense
Ecomat
Saa Administrater
Wristis
Fay
Ette Coreult Court
Cennersvite
Skank Minchina
Dave Tr
Miles K. Motrarr
Fayette Circuit Court
Notice to Rural Route Subscribers to Update Addresses
All subscribers living on rural routes are asked to notify the office so their addresses can be properly updated.
Furs Wanted Advertises High Market Prices
Furs wanted at Gieble's livery barn Central avenue every Saturday. Highest market price paid. Dealers or catchers with furs should see G K Marone in Conversville Indiana at Ideott.
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Gieble
Central Avenue
G. KE Marone
Conversville
Ind
Ideott
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Grange Township
Hennath M. Crint transfers 210 acres in Grange township to George W. Dalon for 1500 dollars.
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Hennath M. Crint
George W. Dalon
Grange Township
Hunters and Trappers. I Will Buy Your Furs at Joffrey’s Barn
William Sherwood has recovered from illness and is back at duties at the Oliver grocery store. Mrs Wigman after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Ashworth and Mr Neff of near Nalltown returns to DeGraff Ohio.
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William Sherwood
Oliver Grocery Store
Mies Doras Wigman
J. L. Ashworth
A. Y. Neff
Nalltown
DeGraff
Ohio
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8. A. Oldham
E. I. Chance’s
Joe Chapman
Abbat
Marvin Kuhns
Pastrolatan Dean Ts
Ktobvere
Santa Fe Railway
Berlin
Tlonod
Wyoming
Srark
Indiana
Predtara
Hart
TMA
Ian
A. D
Toatelack Alm
Fayette County
Joacinun
Column
Padiana
Columba
Eaid
Cynthia Alfred
Wallan
Giorge Wooldham
Cooner
TQ Oue
Furs
Joffrey’s
H. G. Alexander
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