Indiana asks for notes on bears and other animals in state history
State Geologist Blatchley calls for information from farmers hunters and old settlers to compile a 1908 report on Indiana animals from mice to bears and bison. The deadline for submissions is January 15 1909.
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Indianapolis
W. S. Blatchley
Indiana
Walter L. Hahn
Purdue University
Government Geological Survey
Washington
Blatchley
State Geologist’s Office
Lawyer Pardon Granted to Joseph Eacock in Indiana
Governor Hanly granted a full and unconditional pardon to Joseph Eacock a noted Lafayette lawyer convicted of conspiracy to blackmail in Tippecanoe County. Eacock originally faced two to fourteen years in Indiana State Prison after his 1906 case but was paroled last February and later moved to Texas to resume business.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Joseph Eacock
Lafayette
Indiana
Tippecanoe County
Bacock
Texas
Facock
Milburn Released On Bond In Cass County Homicide
Joseph W H Milburn the eighteen year old who stabbed Vincent tiermam in the neck with a jackknife and caused his death last Monday night has been released from Cass County jail on a 38500 bond. He is charged with first degree murder which is not bailable but the prosecutor George A Custer agreed to bond due to case circumstances. The homicide arose from a fight.
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M.de
Loganapor
Joseph WH. Milburn
Vincent Tiermam
Cass County
George A. Custer
Fireman's Hastened to Death in Jump Through Pole Hole
Elkhart Indiana December 12 A fireman named Earl Garl aged twenty five was killed after tripping and falling through a hole in the sliding pole well while answering an alarm. He was married.
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Elkhart
Ind
Earl Garl
Court Denies Rehearing in Disbarment Case
Indianapolis December 12 the appellate court denies a rehearing in the disbarment proceedings against Mayor Lemuel Darrow of Laporte and Attorney John W Talbot of South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lemuel Darrow
Laporte
John W. Talbot
South Bend
Burns Kill Floyd Planalp and Injure Mother in Fire
In Tipton Indiana on December 14 Floyd Planalp, the young son of Edward Planalp, died from burns after a fire broke out. His mother sustained serious facial and arm burns while trying to extinguish the flames.
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Tipton
Ind
Floyd
Edward Planalp
Woman Fatally Burned While Ironing in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana a woman identified as Mrs John Rapp was fatally burned when a match she struck while ironing ignited her clothing. The accident occurred December 14 as she stood at her ironing board.
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Evansville
Ind
John Rapp
Marriage License Notice Stirs Local Readers
The Democrat readers are urged to learn the union details as a marriage license is recorded. The notice references individuals A Bennett and Alberta Shuck and hints at Christmas gift expectations.
Stops Hair Falling Stops Hair Falling
The fragment mentions a product claim about stopping hair loss. It lacks clear source details, dates, or named organizations. No verifiable entities or actions are present to confirm a formal news item.
Night Rider Case Draws Stark Lines in Night of Trials
In Union City Tennessee on December 4 rough clad Keelfoot district residents gathered outside the barracks where leaders are held under military guard. Indictments for capital offenses total 125 as trials begin and conflict between law and night riders sharpens the town’s tension. Death notice from Night Riders reports a threat against Colonel R Z Taylor following a past hanging.
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Union City
Tenn
Keelfoot
Tennessee
Double Domestic Tragedy in Roadhouse Illinois
In Roadhouse Illinois on December 14 William Barnhart a Chicago and Alton railroad switchman shot and killed his bride of three months then went to the Roadhouse hotel and killed elevator agent Carl Clapp. Barnhart surrendered to authorities. Clapp was married with three children. Cause of the crime is not known.
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Roadhouse
Ill
William Barnhart
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Carl Clapp
Clapp
Barnhart
Publisher Tarrier Sentenced to Eight Months in Jail
Columbus reports that John A Tarrier publisher of Town Topics was sentenced by Federal Judge Sater to eight months in Washington county jail and a $1000 fine for misusing the mails with attacks on local citizens in his weekly paper.
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Columbus, O
John A. Tarrier
Sater
Washington County
Deadly Panama Explosion Kills Fourteen Injured Twenty-one Tons
A premature blast at Bas Obispo in the Panama canal zone kills fourteen, including John J. Reidy of Indianapolis, and wounds fifty with three or four in serious condition. Three Americans are among the dead.
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Big Canal
Colon
Bas Obispo
Panama Canal Zone
John J. Reidy
Indianapolis
Ind
Shooting match set at Elmer Williams on Saturday
Elbert notes a shooting match to be held at Elmer Williams on Saturday December 19. The column also mentions social visits and travels including Mrs. Wm Jones improving from sickness, and numerous relatives and friends visiting or staying with relatives in Kentucky Indiana and Nebraska.
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Elmer Williams
Wm. Jones
Adam
John Hall
Shellie
Ora Perry
Raleigh Perry
Louisville
Ed Thomas
Laconia
Geo. Jones, Jr
John Schweitzer
William Highfill
Willie Becker
Shively
John Jacobs
Callie
Laura Ferree
Anxie Williar
Erie
Mary Jones
Emmons Brown
Kentucky
Iociana
Joe Zinetz
Broken Bow
Neb
John Haas
Henry Knear
Fred John’s
Monnie Ferree
Ola May
Annie Forbes
Schoolhouse Christmas Eve Program At Lear’s
Lear’s school hosts a Christmas Eve entertainment featuring recitations music and pictures. An admission of ten cents is charged for attendees over ten years old with proceeds to pay the organ balance. All are invited.
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Lear
Byrneville Notes Highlight Visits and Local Activities
George Ruby moves to New Albany. Sappenrfield family visits. Basil Byrne at Terre Haute State Normal. Blanche Hazzard to holiday in Byrneville. L. D. S. church revival boosts interest. Blanche Byrne shops in Louisville. Williams family visit. A birthday surprise for Elder Flin. Local bankers plan Georgetown bank. Byrneville Sunday school to present Tompkins Hired Man play during holidays with eight roles and Willie's troupe connection.
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Basil Byrne
Terre Haute State Normal
Blanche B. Byrne
Louisville
O. J. Byrne
Thomas J. Williams
Ed. C. Sappentild
P. A. Flin
Here
Kentucky
Georgetown
Corydon
New Albany
Byrneville
Sixty-Fourth Anniversary of Capt Irvin and Matilda Thompson
Friday December 18 1908 marks the sixty fourth wedding anniversary of Capt James D Irvin and Matilda Thompson daughter of Richard and Marinda Thompson. They are Corydon s oldest couple and long time residents. They wed December 18 1844 and have stayed in Corydon for decades. Captain Irvin descends from the Brewsters of Mayflower fame and their patriotism comes from his grandfather Samuel Irvin who fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried in Cedar Hill cemetery. Irvin organized and led a company of over one hundred men and horses in 1861 serving as Captain of Co B 3d Indiana Cavalry.
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James D. Irvin
Matilda Thompson
Richard
Marinda Thompson
Captain
Irvin
Corydon
Captain Irvin
Brewster’s
Samuel Irvin
Cedar Hill
Camp & Company
Co. B. 3d Ind
Fatal Accident in Lanesville Claims Alonzo Himes
Alonzo Himes of three miles northwest of Lanesville died after a December 8 accident when a falling tree limb struck him while he cut a tree. He died the following night, leaving a wife a son and two daughters and several brothers. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church with Rev. Alexander officiating. The family and community express deep sympathy. See Fried & Shuck's cake display.
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Alonzo Himes
Lanesville
M. E
Alexander
Executor's Sale of Real Estate in Harrison County Indiana
Henry E. Dietrich acting as executor announces a court ordered public auction of multiple lands in Harrison County Indiana. Properties include 40 acres in section 13 and various tracts in sections 13 and 24 with boundaries near the New Albany and Milltown road. Terms require one third cash and two installments with 6 percent interest, secured by promissory notes.
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Adam Dietricb
Harrison Circuit Court
Mar- 440 Township
Harrison County
Indiana
New Albany and
Milltown
Section Thirteen
Township Two
Range Three
Henry E. Dietrich
Harrison County Indiana bids for Buck Creek bridge repair
Notice from the Board of Commissioners Harrison County Indiana for bids on January 6 1909 at 2 PM to repair the Buck Creek bridge above Mauckport. Bridge length 150 feet with a 12 foot driveway involves steel streamers and new flooring bids filed separate for streamers and flooring. Board may reject any bid. Bids filed with County Auditor Frank E Watson.
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Board of Commissioners
Harrison County
Indiana
Buck Creek
Mauckport
Frank E. Watson
A. HC
Accross Indian Creek
Flocktown
A. H.C
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Charles Sappenfield
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A.M. Eisert, SR
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Leopold Glotzbach
Amiel Day
Harry Thomas
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Fried & Shuck’s
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Alto, Tex
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