Wets Win in Two Counties in Indiana Local Option
In Cass and Blackford counties, voters kept saloons with narrow margins 194 in Cass and 181 in Blackford. Businessmen in Logansport Hartford City and Montpelier energized campaigns while Logansport women held all day prayer meetings and served coffee and sandwiches to voters amid heavy rain.
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Indianapolis
Wayne County
Cass
Blackford
Cass County
Logansport
Blackford County
Jogansport
Hartford City
Montpelier
Resignation of Evansville Pastor Over Car Use
The Rev. Howard S. Morrison resigned as pastor of the First Avenue Presbyterian Church after a faction questioned the pastor's use of an automobile for calls. Church members cited alleged neglect of duties and distraction by fast driving for pleasure amid his involvement in a good roads league and automobile clubs.
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Evansville
Howard S. Morrison
First Avenue Presbyterian
Lalge
Good Roads League
Automobile Club
Riggin convicted of first degree murder in Nichols case
Indianapolis April 12 Harry Riggin was found guilty of murder in the first degree and will spend life in prison. He and three accomplices Edward Decker George Miller and Harry Doty killed and robbed Mrs Mary Nichols on March 9. Judge Pritchard ordered a special venire for Wednesday for Edward Decker's trial.
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Indianapolis
Harry Riggin
Riggin
Edward Decker
George Miller
Harry Doty
Mary Nichols
Pritchard
Posey County Sets Local Option Election Date
Posey county commissioners meet in Mt Vernon Ind and despite county council’s refusal to fund election expenses set Friday May 7 as the local option election day. Board vote was unanimous.
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Posey County
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Posey County Board of Commissioners
Carriage Factory Burns in Seymour Fire
The Ahi brand carriage factory in Seymour Indiana burned causing about 50000 dollars in losses. Insurance partly covers the damage and officials say the business will be resumed. No injuries reported and the cause is suspected to be spontaneous combustion in the paint department.
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Seymour
Ind
Ahibrand
Land quarrel ends in fatal shooting in Scottsburg
Albert Nowlin was shot and killed by William Fawbush after a quarrel over a land deal in Scottsburg Indiana. Authorities say Fawbush acted in self defense and has not been arrested.
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Scottsburg
Ind
Albert Nowlin
William Fawbush
Fawbush
James Huntrey Dies in Fall in Flora
James Huntrey, 61, a prominent Carroll county Democrat and well known citizen, was killed instantly in Flora when a load of hay fell on him, breaking his neck.
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Flora
Ind
James Huntrey
Carroll County
Five Hundred Expected to Attend Pathfinders Meet
Marton Indiana reports a large gathering as five hundred people are expected to attend the Indiana Pathfinders event. The article notes a statewide geer veration activity and highlights attendees from West Mae.
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Marton
Ind
Indiana Pathfinders
West Mae
Payne-Aldrich tariff bill to be debated in Senate
Washington April 12 The Senate will begin consideration of the Payne tariff bill and will likely rename it the Payne Aldrich bill after alterations by the Finance Committee. The bill may be reported Tuesday though timing awaits a full committee meeting.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
Full Committee On Finance
House
Payne
Finance Committee
Cannon
West Virginia Boy Confesses Blackmail Plot on Father
In Fairmount on April 12 Curtis Smith eighteen of Watson near here confessed writing letters to his father W E Smith demanding money and signing a Black Hand society name to threaten to kill and burn the home. Detectives nabbed him as he mailed a reply.
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Fairmount
W. Va
Curtis Smith
Watson
Here
Black Hand Society
W. E. Smith
Governor calls second special session in Austin
Austin Texas April 12 Governor Campbell summons lawmakers for a second special session after the first ends. The agenda includes two year state government appropriations and a law to protect bank deposits.
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Austin
Texas
Campbell
Remarkable Gas Explosion Wall Blows Out Rooming House
In Columbus Ohio a natural gas explosion blew out the front wall of a rooming house at 638 North Front. Lodger John Welsh escaped unhurt though his coat was stripped. M Showmaker of Alton Illinois visits county relatives for about two months. W.M. Spittler of Kokomo Indiana with Leff McCoy plans to ship a seventh car load of milch cows next Saturday.
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Columbus
North Front Street
John Welsh
W.M. Spittler
Kokomo
Indiana
Leff McCoy
Easter Sunday Activities Across Corydon Churches
Easter programs filled Corydon churches with songs recitations and talks. Miss Gertrude Howe missionary who served in China spoke at three services details notes. Collectors reported offerings from United Brethren Methodist and Mission bands totaling $11 43 with audience gifts of $2 55.
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Corydon
United Brethren Sunday School
Methodist Church
Gertrude Howe
China
Cause of Christ
M. E
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Mission Band
Bartle
Local notes from Bridgeport and vicinity report weather impacts and incidents
Easter weather damaged fruit prospects in Bridgeport area. Eugene Villier Sr. was thrown from a buggy and dragged by a horse, bruising head and face. Several residents are ill or traveling, including Miss Nellie Campbell and family news from Jeffersonville and Louisville. A forest fire near town and a runaway horse incident in Jeffersonville are noted, with church entertainment and a few illnesses mentioned.
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Eugene Villier
John Emily
Jeffersonville
Claud Starnskey
Here
Nellie Campbell
Nellie
Kokono
Local notes mention visitors and upcoming U S convention
Assessor Leig was in the vicinity last week. George Hickman offers telephone repair. Grandma Loudon and J V G Loudon have been sick. Mrs Will Vausha and two daughters visit Eph Engleman. James Loudon left for summer with Robi Matthews family. Pitman siblings visited near Moberly. U S convention set at Fountain church on Sunday April 18 all day. Frank W Shireman of Het township visited Corydon and reflected on 1906 county recorder race losses with hint of another run next year.
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Leig
George Hickman
Grandma Loudon
J. Vv. G. Loudon
James Loudon
John
Robi. Matthews
Lena
Mary
Tiese Pitman
Wim
Moberly
U. S
Fountain Church
Frank W. Shireman
Heth Township
Corydon
Frank
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association to Meet at Bloomington
The executive committee of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association fixed June 10 and 11 for the summer meeting to be held at Indiana University Bloomington. A banquet is planned for June 10, with business sessions and an address by Fred Johnson of the university.
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Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Indianapolis
John W. Cravens
W. L. Bryan
Indiana University
Bloomington
University
Fred Johnson
Democrat
Denison
Frank Cain
The
Public Press
New Albany
Bloomingtnin
W.E. Bryan
Resolutions From New Salisbury Lodge Deplore Loss
Resolutions from New Salisbury Lodge No. 4580 1 C O F dated March 27 1908 lament the death of John Rudel a devoted son and brother and upright citizen. The resolution states a copy should be sent to the bereaved family and county papers and a copy spread on lodge records.
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New Salisbury
Ind
John Rudel
New Salisbury Lodge
Mrs Susan Ross Dead In Taylor Township
Mrs Susan Ross widow of George Ross died at her daughter’s home in Taylor township on Monday April 6 at about sixty years of age. She had been in a critical condition since December after paralysis. Surviving daughters are Mrs Hattie Critchlow Mrs Abbie Cunningham and Mrs Ellen Stewart. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Elizabeth M I church conducted by F Niles with interment at Smith's Camp Ground.
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Susan Ross
George Ross
Helen Stewart
Taylor Township
Hattie Critchlow
Abbie Cunningham
Ellen Stewart
Elizabeth M. i. Church
F. Niles
Smith's Camp Ground
For Sale 50 Acre Farm with Orchard and Timber
A 50 acre farm with about 500 trees including apple peach and pear, good buildings and timber. For particulars contact W. E. Sims Crandall Indiana. W. P. Vance returned from Arkansas last Wednesday after several days on business. he is in real estate and has sold Arkansas land to Harrison county people.
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W. E. Sims
Crandall, Ind
W. P. Vance
Arkansas
Mr. Vance
Harrison County
Rex Complexion Powder Offer Draws Beauty Sample Pack
An advertisement promotes Rex Famous Complexion Powder as absorbent and non irritating. It offers a prepaid sample pack of Rex Complexion Powder, Rex Scientific Beauty Cream, and a Beauty Book in exchange for 10 names, 10 cents, and stamps, promising satisfaction and money refund if not pleased.
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Rex
REX Scientific
Add. Rex Beauty Specialits
E. 48Rd St
Chicago
Remembering Grandma Seesengood in Olney Obituary
Mrs Treesie Seesengood died March 17 1909 at about eighty three after a long life of kindness. She mothered twelve children eight surviving Andrew John Jacob George Joseph Frederick Elizabeth Heuser and Mary Resch among others. Funeral was March 19 in Olney Illinois with large attendance. Mary Adamson signs the tribute praising her memory and faith.
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Treesié Seesengood
Grandma
Andrew
John
Jacob
George
Joseph
Ilinois
Frederick
Louisville
Elizabeth Heuser
Olney
Mary Resch
Newton, Ill
Indiana
Jackson Township
Ill
Damages and road changes reviewed by county board
Proceedings detail damages awarded to Mrs Watford Hickman in a road damage case totaling forty dollars. Viewers oppose a proposed highway change in Heth township. Bond adjustments for Jackson and Morgan townships noted. County officials report quarter fees. Jail and Sheriff's Residence to be repaired with $3,000 appropriation and bids sought.
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Board of County Commissioners
Watford Hickman
M.S. Stevens
L. P. Morgan
Ia J. Melton
Benj
H. Beanblossom
Letcher Robinson Et al
Heth Township
W. H. Wade
Marion Trust Company
Jackson and
Morgan Township
Jackson Township
Carl C. Doolittle
County Council
Board of Commissioners
Auditor’s Office
Recase
Harrison County Breeders to Close Season of Silver Prince
Notice from the Harrison County Breeders Association states the pacing stallion Silver Prince will close the racing season on May 1, 1909. By order of the Board of Directors.
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Harrison County Breeders Association
Silver Prince
Board of Directors
Embroidery Goods Listed in Narrow Fragment
A fragment notes twenty four inch embroideries with flouncing priced forty cents per yard.
Free home treatment for bedwetting claims success
A Notre Dame Indiana resident offers a free home method to stop bedwetting in children and adults. The notice asserts spanking ineffective and promises results by six months without requiring payment.
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M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
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Geo
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Ewe
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Ira J Melton
Pueeteen
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