Cotton Talks on School Revenue and Enforcement
State Superintendent A Cotton warns school funds suffer from lax enforcement and false property returns. He cites county superintendents’ duties to audit books and curb pad enumerations that undercut revenue. He argues for honest officers and uniform appraisals over padded enrollments. The remedy hinges on officials enforcing proper collection and accountability.
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Meneh
Mar
Passelt A. Cotton
Cotton
Ma. Catton
Bonest
Mrs Homer Caldwell Dies at Rushville
Mrs Homer Caldwell died at Sexton Sanitarium Rushville last evening between 3 30 and 4 oclock after several weeks in hospital and two surgical operations She was about 33 born near Brownsville union county She leaves husband no children two brothers Scott Strong Indianapolis one sister Mrs Arthur Nelson Hawkins and other relatives Funeral Friday at Tick Creek church with hearse from the house at 9 90 Interment in Lick Creek cemetery
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Homer Caldwell
Sexton Sanitarium
Rushville
Union County
Brownsville
Springersville
Apringersville Christian Church
Tick Creek
Lick Creek
Pheasants Arrival Plans Face Delays and Demand
A report describes efforts by Alp Sweeney and local farmers to distribute pheasants for spring, after an earlier shipment was destroyed on route. Word now says 5060 birds will arrive and, if enough wild birds can be caught in Austin, the entire order may be duplicated. The timing remains uncertain as the commissioner cannot confirm when the 400 pheasants will be here.
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Tor Gabe
Gosche
Saveenes Dias
Boxe
Sweeney
Undinnai
Simna
Austein
Ayril
Cenerad Union
Gell Torepione Ceomagy
Vile Pah Po
Race Exchanle
Uwasavategtly Qaimainne
Bell Company
Willie Toopen
Comyernes
Mfr Prager
Ceneal Union Consepany
Beib
Prasee
Subscribership Notice Demands Prompt Remittance
Incoherent notice from TIMES NEWS CO. urging subscribers in arrears to remit by April 1 1908 to avoid paper stoppage. Nonpayment after the deadline will result in discontinuation of the publication.
Untitled recount of a party misstep at a gathering
A reader recalls a chaotic party moment where a girl spills chocolate bon bons and a diner mistakes the sticky dish for a plate. After a second bite a passerby remarks in a casual, territorial way about the dish and its contents.
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Ste
Cates Trial Talk In Posey Township Trial Amid Washington Links
Local dispatch reports Washington ties and Posey Township features as Cates seeks a major league berth. The story notes his past arm injury and return to form, with community interest and a fund for the Cates effort cited alongside uncertainties about his prospects with national teams.
Rural Carriers in Promotion Line
Historic note on Civil Service recognition for rural carriers. It discusses advancement encouragement, credit for prior service, and postmaster involvement in promotions. Mentions Civil Service Commission and Post Office leadership.
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Gaetan
Res Civil Service
Satie
Orain Rey Ouitrendad
da Fis
Omerid
Orucub Carters
Civen
Tiki the
Cicvics
Pestothicus
Elftelmouk
Martin Meyer's Will Filed for Probate
The will of Martin Meyer is submitted for probate. The estate directs the house and household effects to Meyer's wife and heirs with divisions among trustees and guardians. Provisions address sale of real estate and equal division of remaining assets.
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Martin Meyer
Osabradb Meyer
Uedd
Phares OA
Meyer
Gettroue Meyer
Marthe
Suenita Moka
Adil
Almuta
Wit Hessth
Campaign Contributions In Supreme Court Case Demand
A March 4 front notes a call for campaign contributions to a Supreme Court case in Washington. The item describes a request by letter for a campaign donation tied to a person and a governor, with a trustee and a state office referenced. The article mentions public notices and a broad political context amid an election atmosphere.
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Washington
Thade
Detter
Uniteld Brates
Geodad
Owe
Desisto
Cupid Balked by Ew Gastle Glerk
A confused notice describes a failed marriage scene in Rushiville where a dashing damsel from Mun ede seeks a wedding in a clerk’s office. The scene unfolds with a crowd, a clerk’s remarks, and the couple’s retreat to the courthouse as a thwarted engagement ends in despair.
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Cupid
EW Gastle Glerk
Subscriptions Subject to New 1908 Post Rule
The Times News Co publishers warn subscribers they must pay overdue dues to avoid delivery suspension after April 1 1908. Delinquent readers who subscribe for a year or more will receive penalties or changes under the new ruling.
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Leck
Times. News CO
Eveene
Moses
Bats
Times-News CO. Publishers
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Eeology
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Heke
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