Impeachment Verdict Shocks Terre Haute Mayor Bidaman
Terre Haute Indiana June 28 news reports the city council impeached Mayor Edwin J Bidaman by a 6 to 3 vote after deliberation on impeachment. The impeached mayor refused to leave and said he would stay until he freezes over as peers caucused.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Edwin J. Bidaman
Bidaman
Albert Allen
James Fr. Piety
Frank M. Buckingham
W. J. Whiteher
Beon
Meat dealers charged with mislabeling under 1905 Pure Food Law
Indianapolis jail indictment lists several meat dealers charged with violating the 1905 Pure Food Law by selling ground meats sausage and veal loaf with coloring or preservatives to improve appearance. State chemists found preservatives and colorants in tests at the state laboratory. If found guilty on each count they face up to six months in jail and fines up to 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wade
Tln
Lightning Leaves Four Dead in Wind and Rain
A severe storm swept through Wiromae Inet on July 2 causing four deaths and widespread damage. Homes businesses barns and crops were ruined as two bursts of lightning and heavy rain flooded streams. Victims Verda Corbett Jonas Saxton Cien Ogle and Harris Raymond were killed by lightning amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiromae
Inet
Ass Verda Corbett
Jonas Saxton
Cien Olgle
Harris Raymond
Jury verdict seeks 1515 dollars against former Adams official
In Pore Indiana on June 26 the jury found ex treasurer Datel P Bolds of Adams county liable for 1515.95 dollars in a case over alleged renus, with a related appeal involving a suit for 4000 dollars claiming wrongful withholding of titles. The case advances to the supreme court.
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Datel P. Bolds
Adams County
Renus
Supreme Court
Ada
Bolds
Shooting on excursion boat capsizes into violence
A fatality and four injuries occurred on the excursion steamer A. Nisbet after a dispute. Bisher Gill, the boat’s bartender, fired at Put Brown hitting her in the back. Gill then fired on four men, none of whom were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vayacille
Jane
1. A. Nisbet
Bisher Gill
Puth Brown
Ulll
Ice Dealers Called Before Indianapolis Grand Jury
Marion County grand jury will probe an ice price fixing conspiracy led by local ice dealers. Prosecutor Charles P. Benedict plans subpoenas to compel all Indianapolis ice sellers to testify under oath about price increases from 25 to 35 cents per 100 pounds, with possible further rise to 40 cents.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Charles P. Benedict
Benedict
Indiana
Toledo
Tce
Singing event in Pea Ridge and local visits
Pea Ridge hosts a Friday night singing with invites to all. Gussie Woertz of Raccoon Valley visited Bertha Palmer. Sunday messages note scarlet fever closing Sunday school at No 8. Many plan trips to Milltown on the 4th. Oscar Thomas injured by a horse but improving. Vernetta A Thomas hosted a well attended singing Wednesday night. John Yenowine and family from Louisville visited Edward Yenowine. Mrs Geo Yenawine and Miss Emma Bruleck of Crandall visited Edward Yenowine's family. Edwin M Thomas returns from State Normal to stay awhile. Edward Bacon and Miss Clara Done of Hadinsburg wed at the bride’s home last Friday. a charivari followed Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Woertz
Raccoon Valley
Bertha Palmer
Milltown
Oscar Thomas
Vernetta A. Thomas
John Yenowine
Louisville
Edward Yenowine
Geo. Yenawine
Sisar
Emma Bruleck
Crandall
Edward Yenawine
Edwin M. Thomas
Edward Bacon
Clara Done
Hadinsburg
Roosevelt letter to Beveridge with signed pen
President Roosevelt sends Senator Beveridge of Indiana the pen used to sign the agricultural bill with meat inspection clauses. He credits Beveridge for highlighting packing-house abuses and drafting the bill’s substance. Roosevelt calls the pen a token of thanks and expresses best wishes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Indiana
Senator Beveridge
Theodore Roosevelt
Township Trustees of 1873 Elected County Superintendent
The 1873 township trustees are listed: Harrison Leonard Keller, Franklin William Denson, Posey Daniel J. Bowling, Boone Robert Crozier, Heth Benj 8 Thornbury, Washington George W. Crawford, Jackson Joseph Deweese, Spencer Jonathan Mier, Morgan Alexander Floyd, Blue River John Stevens, Webster Joseph Cromwell, Taylor Thomas Strong, Scott Javoh Bruner. All are deceased except Jonathan C. Murr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan C. Murr
Harrison
Leonard Keller
Franklin
William Denson
Posey
Daniel J. Bowling
Boone
Robert Crozier
Heth
Benj
Thornbury
Washington
George W. Crawford
Jackson
Joseph Deweese
Spencer
Jonathan
Mier
Morgan
Alexander Floyd
Blue River
John Stevens
Webster
Joseph Cromwell
Taylor Township
Thomas Strong
Scott Township
Javoh Bruner
Bids Sought for School House in Jackson Township Indiana
Notice to bidders for furnishing materials and erection of a school house in School District No 6 Jackson Township Harris County Indiana Plans and specifications available at the office Bids due by the 4th day of May 1906 at 2 PM Right to reject any or all bids reserved A J Eros Trustee a-
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Jackson Township
Haris U County
Indiana
Mudy
A. J. Eros
Kinse Take Own Life Amid Financial Hardship
Peru Indiana June 25 J B Kinse a well known real estate and insurance agent hanged himself in his barn. His death is attributed to financial embarrassment leaving a widow and daughter. Thirty years ago Kinse's mother Mrs Gee Kinse also died by her own hand at her home near Mexico the cause never understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
J. B. Kinse
Gee. Kiunse
Mexico
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples in Notice
Carl McCutcheon to Trigretta Rowe and William A Sayle to Eva L Carroll are recorded. John H Keehn to Jane Coleman also appears in the license notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McCutcheon
Trigretta Rowe
William A. Sayle
Eva L. Carroll
John H. Keehn
Jane Coleman
Woman Cremated Herself in Indiana Tragedy
Fragmentary obituary notice reports Mrs. Sarah McDowell seventy seven of the south area died by self immolation while attempting to light a fire in her clothing. References to Mrs. Wishard and other family members appear in the scattered text with unclear relation to the events. The piece notes reporting from Dana Indiana and Columbus inquiry into the incident follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Sarah McDowell
Sielde
Conlo
Sarah Wishard
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powder for Children Ad
A testimonial ad touts Mather Grays sweet powder for feverishness stomach teething disorders and worm destruction. Claims success from nurse at Children’s Home New York. Available from druggists with sample bottle priced 34 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Mother Gray
Ochidren
New York
Ale¢O SR
Child Ingests Lye. Recovery Doubtful
In Vincennes Indiana on July 2 a three year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Davis, ate lye found on a window sill. Doctors report her recovery is doubtful.
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Vincennes
Ind
George Davis
Wedding Soon Hinted As Sandy Branch Scene Shifts
Local notes report a forthcoming wedding at Sandy Branch and various family visits. Several residents named Nina Brindley Mary Bryant Flora Stewart remain on the sick list. Isaac Stewart and wife of Fishtown visited their daughter. others traveled to New Albany Louisville and Elizabeth for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Brindley
Mary Bryant
Flora Stewart
Isaac Stewart
Fishtown
Daniel Lesler
Henry Lefler
John Schilmiller
New Albany
John Lemmel
Kessinger
Henry Kirk
Louisville
Walker
Roy Combs
Anna Stewart
Martha McDaniels
Althea Bowling
Elizabeth
Mary
Katie Sharf
Lafayette
Jolu Schihmler
Lizzie Sparks
Allie Keen
Lottie Kron
Hill Grove Social Notes Include Family Visits
Mary Hockman ill at home with sick list. Fd Starkett visited local folks. Stan Day and Lina Wiseman were guests of Arvind Hockman. Preston Haun and family called on Milt Stith and kin. Jesse Myers and family visited Mrs Lyddie Starrett’s household. Emma Daney returned home from visiting Sam Windell. Miss Fula Ettie and Lydia Kitterman stayed with Mary Hoekman Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hockman
Fd Starkett
Preston Haun
Milt Stith
Jesse Myers
Lyddie Starrett
Emma Daney
Sam Windell
Fula, Ettie
Lydia Kitterman
Mary Hoekman
Boy's Fatal Beasts in Wabash River Swim
Terre Haute Indiana June 30 Thomas Madigan ten years old drowned while swimming in the Wabash river He boasted that he could go deeper than his companions and did so leading to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Thomas Madigan
Wabash River
Constabulary Fire On Crowd Injuring Boy During Strike
A platoon of the state constabulary on duty in Allentown in relation to the streetcar strike fired into a crowd last night injuring a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
State Constabulary
Death of Mrs Eva Pea After Anti Fat Medicine
In Rushville Indiana on June 29 Mrs Eva Pea wife of Levi Pea who recently became insane after taking an anti fat medicine died at her home in this city. The case highlights concerns over patent medicines and their effects on mental health.
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Rushville
Ind
Eva Pea
Levi Pea
Indiana music teachers convene in Frankfort this week
Frankfort Indiana hosts the annual convention of the Indiana Music Teachers Association opening today and running through Saturday. Washington June 29 the resignation of Timothy P D Sullivan as member of the house from the Eighth New York district was sent to the speaker and read to the house.
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Frankfort
Ind
Indiana Music Teachers’ Associations
Washington
Timothy PD. Sullivan
New York
House
Ex-assessor found guilty of forging note in Jasper
Jasper Indiana July 2 H Tilden Nicholson former assessor of Columbia township was found guilty by a jury of forging the name Thomas Nolar to a $250 note in a case that drew local attention.
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Jasper, Ind
H. Tilden Nicholson
Columbia Township
Thonmas Nolar
Central. UNCLE SAM. The trading of the new pike is al most completed.
Local notes recount various updates from residents including Reed improving at home, Shickles aiding Cort Sharp east of Corydon, Welker from Ramsey visiting for monument work, Huntsinger heading to Leavenworth to cut timber, a child buried at Highland, and several health and travel tidbits.
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John O. Reed
Ben Shickles
Cort Sharp
Corydon
J.K. Welker
Ramsey
Marion Huntsinger
Leavenworth
Hardwood Lumber Co
New Albany
Frank Bixler
Highland
Sam Tindall
Laconia
Jesse L. Watson
Washington Township
Herman Reed
S. D. Tindall
Cortez
Illinois
Springfield
Jefferson Barracks
New York
New Middletown Local Notes Ailing Wheat Al Mauck Ill
Al Mauck is bedridden with a severe bronchitis attack amid widespread illness in New Middletown and area. The community sees visits from Mrs. Levi Bhink of Louisville, Mrs. Abe Rowe of Carmi, and many locals including Miss Mabel Shuck and Miss Mary Sherrill. A funeral for Peter Woertz was held in Louisville with Dr Horace Means and local residents in attendance.
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al Mauck
Levi Bhink
Louisville
Andrew
Grandma Sherrill
Mary
James
Washington Township
Mabel Shuck
Corydon
Abe Rowe
Carmi
Ill
Henry Vogt
Philip Gehlbach
Peter Woertz
Horace Means
Valparaiso
P. H. Schoen
Illinois
Jacob Schoen
Wm. Heckelman
Opal Heckelman
Rella Lemmon
Beech Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Henry Crecelius is on the sick list while George Linch improves. Edison Entertainment by C L Dick comes to New Albany this week. Oscar Meyer and family visit Henry Quebbeman. Royal Quebbeman works with Edison Adv Co. and more local visits including Mrs Mauck, Joe Bachman, and Will Quebbeman families feature in this week’s community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Linch
Royal Quebbeman
Edison Adv. Co
Oscar Meyer
Henry Quebbeman
C. L. Dick
Edison
New Albany
R. W. Crecelius
Winslow
Ind
C. H. Ginxins
Corydon
George Bruch
Nellig Bruch
Rowely
Breckenridge
Ollie Quebbeman
Nellie Brach
W P. Mauck
Carl
Heidelburg
George Brach
Joe Bachman
Louwisville
Walnut Valley Notes and Local Visits
Emma Hild is quite ill. Annie and Pearl Crecelius from near Worth visited relatives here. Louis Gassman and three children from New Albany visit relatives and friends. Rev. A M Sappenfield to hold communion at Mt Solmon church Sunday July 16 at 10 30. Charles Swarens and family of Crandall and Eva Engleman of Corydon spent Sunday with George Fleck and family. Annie Stauth Blanche Fawyer Fred and John Stauth Walter and Clem Bussabarger and James Mathes visited Engleman Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gassman
New Albany
A. M. Sappenfield
Mt. Solomon
Charles Swarens
Crandall
Eva Engleman
Corydon
George Fleck
Annie Stauth
Blanche Fawyer
Fred
John Stauth
Walter
Clem Bussabarger
James Mathes
John Engleman
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertising Card
Patent claim for Pazo Ointment promises cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding forms. Druggists authorize refunds if not cured within 66 to 14 days, price 50 cents. January 10 year.
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Indiana State News
Hoosiers
Wim
Board of Health
Gcicks
Indiana Pharmiaceutical Association
Bruno Knoefel
Jouis Tepe
Evansville
George K. Cook
Andy On
C. Hee It
Roanoke
Arthur Ponoherlake
Frank H. Cerer
Pea Ridge
Fyer
Jone le
John Quincy Renonity
Sears
Suse
Esdanan
Columbus
Lane
Sandy Branch
Hill Grove
Lina Wiseman
Arvind Hockman
New England
Geo. C. Porter
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
Central
Uncle Sam
New Middletown
Beech Grove
Henry Crecelius
Walnut Valley
Wa F, Engleman
Emma Hild
Annie
Pearl Crecelius
Near Worth
Monarch
Necwear
C. P, Trotter & Co
Riely
Peter Wilerner
Township
James A. Watson
Corydon, Ind
Southern
Furtain
Mort Pare Lipters
Fuss
John W. Alston
R.R
R. R. Sigler
Jos
A. Alexander
Plymouth Place
Chicaso
Illanizom
Eade County
Meade County
Kentuchks
Ohio River
J.C. Edmonds
Milan
Kentucky
Arar Duina
Grandpa
Jesse Amy
Colorado
Grandpapa
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