Busy Local Notes From Wed. June 3 1908
Mrs J R Mountain and children returned from Cincinnati this afternoon. Mrs Lon Williams traveled to Laurel this afternoon. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Porter Immett of Ohio avenue today. Miss Meta Sandwick departs for Portland Indiana tomorrow for a short visit. Fayette lodge T O O F explained first degree to Blaine Cooley last night. Mrs Josephine Washam and sister Mrs Ann Dawson visit their brother John Thomas at Alpine today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Mountain
Cincinnati
Lon Williams
Lawrel
Porter “Imimett
Ohio Avenue
Meta Sandwick
Portland
Indiana
Fayette Lodge
T. O
Blaine Cooley
Josephine Washam
Ann Dawson
John Thomas
Alpine
Edwards to Montana After Leaving Firm
Arthur Edwards, late partner of Edwards and Murray, transfers his entire interest in the estate to his partner John Murray and plans to move to Montana by June first for health reasons. Edwards will be missed by many friends in the city as he prepares for the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Edwards
Edwards & Murray
John “Murray
Edwards
Montana
Edinburg
Shelby County
Burris to honor memory at Lick Creek services
A. W. Burris of Indianapolis plans to attend Decoration Day events at his late father George K. Burris’s old home near Lick Creek and participate in tomorrow’s exercises. He is joined by his sister Mrs. Georgia Castle. his mother is too feeble to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Burris
Indianapolis
George K. Burris
Mr. Burris
Lick Creek
Georgia Castle
Joseph Theobald
Milton
Mary Fitzgerald
Graduation Address Highlights Class of 1908
A large audience attended the High School graduation with Dr. George B. Vincent of Chicago University delivering an address on Education and Efficiency. He argued graduation marks organized knowledge and problem solving, plus enthusiasm, for true efficiency. The 1908 class of 374 students received diplomas as Rev. L D Moore gave the benediction and the High School Orchestra performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Lamb
George B. Vincent
Chicago University
Lfe
Watson
Lupt. E.A. Turner
Land Lord Gay Must Face Music in County Prosecution
Wilfred Jessop, Wayne County prosecutor, intends to press a jail sentence under the original conviction against George Gay, owner of the Westrot hotel in Richmond. He claims Gay fostered heavy drinking and gambling by local youths, including minors, and acted as guard during alleged Sunday liquor sales in a bathroom dispensary. The defense remains unknown as the jury will decide if Gay is guilty as charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Jessop
Wayne County
George Gay
Westrott
Richmond
Jessup
Gay
Miss Margaret Radigan Dies After Sudden Illness
Miss Margaret Radigan died around noon yesterday after a long stomach ailment worsened recently. She was born in Brontusville in 1805, survived by sister Mrs. Mary Bayer and Mrs. Fager, with funeral at St Gabriel's Church Monday at nine. Rev. Mesker to officiate. interment in city cemetery. Mrs. M. Lake and Miss Edith of Everton were in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Radican
James
Bridget Radican
Brontusville
Mary Bayer
Miss Radieal
Fager
St. Gabriel’s Church
TS. Mesker
In Memoriam William A Holland Obituary Notice
William A Holland of Waterloo township died May 11 after grippe and kidney complications. Born March 29 1833 he served as county commissioner and council member. Survived by widow Mary A Scholl five children Thomas Holland and siblings. Funeral at Robinsons Chapel May 13 conducted by Rev John Machlan and Rev A N Marlatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Thalland
Ja Grippe
Waterloo Township
Mary A. Scholl
J. J. Byrne
Chas, McGraw
James F. Holland
John W. Holland
Charles £. Holland
Robinson’s Chapel
Robinson's Chapel
John Machlan
East Connersville
A. N. Marlatt
Connersville
Death of Madison Garrett at 89 in Bourbon County
Madison Garrett died May 2 1908 at his son Samuel Garrett's home in Bourbon County Kentucky. Born June 8 1818 he married Arminta Woodbury in 1840 and left four living children William Luther Samuel and Martha Price. He had seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren and was an active Methodist, known for his vitality and faith in God in his final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Garrett
Samuel Garrett
Bourbon County
Arminta Woodbury
Dee
William
Luther
Martha Price
Methodist Church
Arquina
Decoration Day at Lick Creek Honors Civil War Veterans
A small crowd of about a dozen veterans gathered at Lick Creek Saturday afternoon for a Decoration Day ceremony. Rev. Do AL Wynegar, a Civil War veteran, gave a graphic address on the meaning of decoration and the soldier’s role in saving the nation, with music provided by Harrisburg talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ato Lick Creek
Do AL Wynegar
Clood
Harrisburg
Senior Day Poem Commemorates Marlatt Legacy at High School
A damaged OCR fragment presents a poem attributed to Karl Bowman Marlatt recited at a High School Senior Day exercise. It reflects on time, growth, and life as a journey from small beginnings to the ocean of experience, concluding with a blessing for a smooth path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Bowman Marlatt
Earl Bowman Marlatt
Condemnation Moves to Open Grand Avenue Embankment
City officials vow immediate condemnation to force an opening in the H. and D. embankment at Grand Avenue. City Attorney Elliott and D. W. Mehkee say recent court rulings support action and damages of 550 dollars already tendered, with possible higher amounts from the U S Supreme Court appeal. A severe hailstorm in Everton caused property damage and a steer loss to lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
H. & D. Embankment
Grand Avenue
On. Elliott
Attoreny DD
W. Mehkee
United States
Washington
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Lester
Leiter
Amos Caldwell
F. E. Nevin
Ciicuit
Michael Murphy
Central Avenue
Indianapolis Brewing Co
Conner Farm
Nulltown
Ben Fisher
J. C. Norris
Mary Louise
Liberty
Alex Norris
Charles Lewis
Orange
Dan Broaddus
J. H. Swain
Brookville
Laura
Zella Swain
West Twelfth Street
John F. Peck
Columbia
Vance
Traction
Jesse Payton
Mabel Campbell
June Lith
John Link
EK. R. Shepherd
Dunlapsville
O. Bernard
Oregon
E. A. Turner
Jessop
Miss Radigan
Mary Fager
M. Lake
Edith
Everton
City
William A. Holland
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
George M. Brown
J. M. White
Wheeler Davis
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