Most Notable Dixie Tribute to Grant Son at Confederate Reunion
Memphis June 11 veterans of the Confederacy gave a stirring welcome to the son of the man who defeated them at the nineteenth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion. General Frederick Dent Grant stood in the reviewing stand as old soldiers shouted and shook hands, tears in their eyes, amid battle-torn banners at his feet.
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General Grant
Memphis
Tenn
United Confederate Veterans
Frederick Dent Grant
United States Army
Old
New Chief of Confederate Veterans Named
Memphis Tenn June 10 General Clement A Evans was elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans and Mobile was selected as the next meeting place of the veterans.
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Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Tenn
Clement A. Evans
United Confederate Veterans
Mobile
Former Judge Abner Smith Denied Clemency
Abner Smith, once a judge, had his plea for executive clemency denied after a conspiracy conviction connected to the Bank of America wrecking case. He will serve one to five years in Joliet penitentiary and pay a $1000 fine from Cook County. Sheriff Strassheim expected to transport him to Joliet early this week.
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Chicago
Abner Smith
Bank of America
Jollet
Pens Ke
Cook County
Board of Pardons
Domeen
Smith
Strassheim
Joliet
Earthquake Rescue Proceeds in South France
Limited details emerge from the south of France as rescue work continues after the earthquake. Communications remain disrupted but Friday and Sunday morning shocks are reported with no new damage.
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Paris
France
Prominent Salem Woman Kills Son Then Herself
Mrs. H Elizabeth Sharp of Salem killed her twelve year old son Harold and then died by a revolver. Sharp, 38, was the wife of C V Sharp a politician and manufacturer. The boy had been mentally deficient from birth.
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Salem, O
H Elizabeth Sharp
C. V. Sharp
Harold
Double Lynching of Two Black Men Shocks Town
Quinlie Simmons and Frank Samuels, both African American, were lynched by a mob of over five hundred in Smoakes South Carolina on June 13 for the alleged murder of young Ben Smoaks two weeks earlier.
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Smoakes
S. C
Quinlie Simmons
Frank Samuels
Ben Smoaks
Train Dispatchers Association in Session at Columbus
The Train Dispatchers' Association of America convenes its meeting in Columbus Ohio with delegates present from multiple regions. Officials discuss standards safety and future cooperation during the session.
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Train Dispatchers’ Association “of America
Columbus, Ohio
War Dept Sues Oil Firms To Guard Wabash River
Danville Illinois June 14 the war department filed a federal suit seeking an injunction against Ohio Oil and eighteen subsidiaries of Standard Oil for oil waste and leaks harming the Wabash River. The bill claims fish kill and crusted locks at Vincennes Indiana, risking navigation with a fifteen million dollar stakes. The move followed an investigation begun by President Taft before he left the War Department.
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Danville
Ill
War Department
Ohio Oil Company
Standard
Southern Illinois
Wabash River
Vincennes
Ind
Taft
Bridgeport Social Roundup Sees Birthdays Visits and Travel
Mrs Maude Johnson has gone West to join her husband in Kansas. Ester Moore and Nell Groves visit Zola Peters. Katie Bauer visits J W Bauer. Rosalie Emery age three performs acrobatics and rides. Louise Fulner celebrates 16th birthday before a large crowd. Carl Farnsley improves after surgical attendance. Captain Harry Hubbard takes friends to Kentucky to watch a junior ball game. Eugene Villiers marked his 70th birthday with relatives and a feast. John Heustis family and Miss Mary Fulmer visit George Fulhers.
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Louise Fulner
Carl Farnsley
Louisville
Harry Hubbard
Kentucky
Portland
Eugene Villiers
Cunele
John Heustis
Mary Fulmer
New Albany
George Fulhers
Fatal crossing collision near Marion claim two lives
Burr Moores and his brother in law Ora Raypoltz were killed when their buggy was struck by a Big Four train three miles north of Marion Indiana. Mrs. Burr Moores survived with serious injuries and later told rescuers of the tragedy as she was taken to Marion hospital.
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Marion
Ind
Burr Moores
Inlaw
Ora Raypoltz
Burr Moore
Big Four
Marion Hospital
Moore
Fox Station
Henry Raypoltz
Jeffras Avenue
Lawyer Found Guilty In Coal Theft Trial
In Valparaiso Indiana on June 12 Harry Phillips a former Chicago lawyer was found guilty in Porter circuit court of stealing two carloads of coal from the Lake Shore railroad at Chesterton He represented himself and asked for an appeal for a new trial The punishment ranges from two to fourteen years.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Harry Phillips
Chicago
Porter
Lake Shore
Chesterton
Phillips
Boy Fires Rifle Wounding Grandma in Linden
In Linden Indiana on June 12 an eight year old grandson pointed a rifle at his grandmother Mrs. Mastian and fired. The weapon had been given to the boy by his grandfather James Mastian to hold briefly before the incident.
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Linden
Ind
James Mastian
Death by Own Action Shocks Ridgeville Youth
In Ridgeville Indiana on June H Earl Brown twenty three was found dead in a field with a bullet wound to the head and a revolver beside him. Authorities say it appears to be self inflicted with no motive known at this time.
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Ridgeville
Ind
Earl Brown
Tragedy on a Joy Car in Laporte Goshen Daily
Harold Young a conductor on a special society car for a June hop to Michigan City was killed in Laporte Indiana when a pole struck him as he leaned out to switch rear lights. The accident occurred during preparations for the trip.
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Laporte
Ind
Michigan City
Harold Young
Death of James Stills After Rat Biscuit Incident
In Evansville Indiana on June 13 James Stills two year old son of Arthur Sts a Mt Vernon grain buyer died after eating rat biscuits believed to be cakes.
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Evansville
Ind
James Stills
Arthur Sts
Mt. Vernon
Victim of Lightning Struck Down in Huntington
Samuel J. Fair a blacksmith at Monument City was struck by lightning and killed instantly in Huntington Indiana on June 9 authorities said.
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Huntington
Ind
Samuel J. Fair
Monument City
Our Shortcomings and Wherein We Fail Study at Church
At The Christian Church the Sunday morning lesson will focus on Our Shortcomings or Wherein We Fail intended to aid members. the evening features a free lecture on The Law of Beven. Doors open 7 PM. Lecture 7 45 PM. All invited by W T. D. Bartur.
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Christian Church
Lord’s Day
Beven
W. TD. Bartur
Homestead Bone Black Fer tilizers And Wheat Crop Links
Local agribusiness notes Homestead Bone Black Fer tilizers and a big crop of wheat form links in successful farming. Henry W Denbo advertises Homestead brands at 164 Corydon. Community diversions include an ice cream supper, a C Dick show, and a dance in Lanesville.
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Homestead
Henry W. Denbo
Corydon
Lanesville
Hub-C P. Trotter Co Offers Men’s Keep Cool Attire
The Hub-C P. Trotter & Co showcases a selection of keep cool work clothes for men, highlighting breathable fabrics and practical designs for hot days. Shoppers find work shirts, trousers, and outerwear suitable for industrial or outdoor tasks.
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C. P. Trotter & Co
Kern as Democratic Senate Candidate in Indiana
Indianapolis June 14 John W Kern of Indianapolis former vice presidential nominee with Bryan seeks the US Senate seat to succeed Albert Beveridge A movement starts to have the Democratic state convention instruct for Kern Critics doubted his future but Kern backers claim he is the logical Hoosier Democratic leader and a strong campaign factor
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Bryan
United States Senate
Albert J. Beveridge
Kern
B. F. Shively
South Bend
John Kern
Beveridge
Evans Landing Social Notes Highlight Local Travel and Visits
Myles Young visits Louisville while Frances Neel returns from there. Mrs Ruth Young remains on sick list. Delia Berry buys a new piano. Courtney Fox spends Sunday with Louisville relatives. Mrs Emily Hibbert visits grandmother Mrs Moore. Rev Niles preaches at St John church. George Neel and family visit sister-in-law Haas. Residents attend St Peters Catholic rites at Buena Vista. Walter Kelley and wife from New Albany visit sisters Carrie and Edna. Mabel Gans returns to Louisville after visiting father Jos Ackerman. Daniel Cunningham and Marie stay with Eva Steward in Fish Town. Sallie Waller returns from Cincinnati after visiting daughter Ethel Arnold.
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Myles Young
Louisville
Ruth Young
Delia Berry
Courtney Fox
Frances Neel
Emily Hibbert
Moore
Niles
St. John Church
George H. Neel
Iia Haas
St. Peters Catholic Church
Buena Vista
Walter Kelley
New Albany
Carrie
Edna Kelley
Mabel Gans
Jos, Ackerman
Daniel Cunningham
Marie
Eva Steward
Fish Town
Sallie Waller
Ethel Arnold
Cincinnati
Rogers Camp Ground Social Notes From Koe Area
Henry Funk shows no improvement Rebecca Grass improves Maida Wickham visited Estella Ank Saturday Albert and Margaret Grass returned home last Saturday William Highfield Charley Melton visited Thad Dobson Sunday Hazel Zenort visiting William ble family Children night services postponed to 27th Margaret Grass Sestella Perva Funk visited Grace Reagan Nellie Potts visited Alberta Grass Alva Grass family visited Taylor Grass Sunday Grace Reagan hosted party for Margaret Grass guests Stella Perva Funk Chace Reagan Blanche Vernie Kelley Margaret Grass Nellie Cooper Blanche Ida Lemmon Martha Minter Maida Kirkham Hazel Zenor Kane Dobson Ora Lawrence Meedling Raymond Pearson Ida Dotts Jesse Crump Earl Cooper Harry Peters Charley Lemmon Ira Claudie Conner Oral McKim Herman Brewster Edwin Black Willis Minter Ali departed after a nice time
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Albert
Margaret Grass
William Highfield
Charley Melton
Thad Dobson
Hazel Zenort
William
Alva Grass
Margaret Ethel
Taylor Grass
Grace Reagan
Stella
Dperva Funk
Chace Reagan
Blanche
Vernie Kelley
Nellie Cooper
Ida Lemmon
Martha Minter
Maida Kirkham
Hazel Zenor
Skkane Dobson
Ora
Lawrence Meedling
Raymond Pearson
Ida
Observance of Flag Day Broad Across the Nation
Last Monday was Flag Day and the day was marked by patriotic displays. In town residents simply showed Old Glory in front of homes and businesses as explanations of the day circulated. June 14 1777 marked Congress with a resolution establishing thirteen stripes and a blue field with thirteen white stars.
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United States
Congress
Death of a Little Child in Laconia
Annice Steepleton, eighteen months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Steepleton of Laconia, died Saturday from whooping cough followed by complications. Funeral at Bethel Sunday conducted by Rev W D Bartle of Corydon. burial in Bethel cemetery at Central. Left are her parents and a sister.
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Annice
Bert. Steepleton
Laconia
Bethel
W. D. Bartle
Corydon
Central
Talbott to Speak at Corydon Celebration
Ion W. H. Talbott of Orleans Indiana has been engaged to deliver the address at the big Odd Fellows Celebration at the Corydon Fair Grounds on July 3rd. He is regarded as one of Indiana’s best speakers and attendees will have a chance to hear a fine speech. Come to Corydon July 3rd.
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George P. Lotich
William Lotich
Webster Township
Lutheran Seminary
Chicago
Europe
Ion. W. H. Talbott
Orleans
Ind
Corydon Fair Grounds
Talbott
Indiana
Corydon
Homestead Bone Black Fertilizers Stand Thirty Years
Homestead Bone Black Fertilizers have endured for thirty years as a trusted soil amendment. Customer guidance urges buyers to place orders soon, noting ongoing demand and reliability of product.
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Homestead
County Commissioners 1909 Allowances Cash Ledger Details
A June 1909 entrusts names and amounts for county allowances across offices including dep assessors clerks salaries poor relief and road repairs. Key entries cover Thos P Smith 2600 Joseph Schillmiller 160 William Bymeex 40.85 AG Ward 14.00 and many others listing ex poor ex sec office jail rep planing mill and gravel road costs for Morgan Jackson and surrounding areas.
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Board of County Commissioners
Thos P. Smith
Joseph Schillmiller
Ward
H Kintner
Ooops Denbo
Jane Isterling
Igler
Eanex Poor
James Applegate Co
Asy Maint
Geo C Doolittle
Geo B Wahl
Wolfe
Sec
Clarence Quebbeman
Sement M Graves
Sam N Voyles
Mollie Bean
LM Q’bannon
Allien & Son
Scott Kelly
Eureka Tel Co
Flora & Co
Fred Uessler
Louis A Crayden
Sophia Pressler
Edwa Boone
Sch
J Bean
Griffin & Co Blindvist
Griffin & Coex Poor
Maude Mauck
Silas Bringle
Geo Bliss
Grimes
Peter Wielbaker
Chas Weber
John H Sears
Wm F Avery
Chas FE Smith
John H Taylor
David Kaylor
Sappenfield
Albert Stevens
Geo Melton
Chas EK Demunbrun
Lizzie Blankenbaker
Lewis Baker Morgan
Joseph M Busold Morgan
Jacobinus Jackson
Morgan Geo Bopp
Josh Brockman
Sane Hottle
Seth H Voyles
Wiley Dalton
Jackson AJ Keaton
Davis
Eonee Vee
C Badam
G Graves
Frank Pearson
James R Ellis
John Farish
James Keller
Emmett Shireman
Henry Amy
Chas Neely
Sam Stoneecipher
Gebbehebert
Dan Marshall
Cal Rosenbarger
Thos H Smith
Wilford Kitterman
Zaack Kitterman
Payton
Harry Markel
Ole West Dep
Nye Caring
H Hayes
Lofton
Mitt
Charles Hendricks
Roy Routh
Oath Davis
Elmer Mousty
JJ Goldsburg
Daniel Conrad
Stephen Walker
Louis Dinklaker
Steht
TJ Stevens
E Nolot
Alva Churchbill
Ed Gurté
Henry Peters
Henderson Howerton
John Walker
DM Goss
A J Lopp
Poor
Charles Wilson
Joseph Fink
Max Werner
Biscely
Arch Brewster
Sallie Lamb
Roy Graves
John Martin
Ie Reesenbarger
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Son
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the War Department
Mr. Taft Inau
Standard Oil Company
Bridgeport
The
Homestead Bone Black Fertilizers
Vine Heth Township
Mauckport
M. EK
Clara M. Illis
Join Seig
Frederic Cowle
Woman’s Club
Zoe Seig
Evans’ Landing
RED Wing
Rogers Camp Ground
Koe
Henry Funk
Rebecca Grass
Mzida Wickham
Estella Ank
Séstella
Perva Funka
Nellie Potts
Alberta
M Miller
Paul Nolot
Andrew Sterstedter
Leonard
Wim Davis
Arthur Miller
JD Neel
L Rudolph
Ateer
Eli Ripp Srame
Mansel Waitt
Joseph Uhlenews
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Sawer
Thomas
Dodge
George Dawson
Enlow
Charles
Cole
Edward Pste
James Burd
David Barks
Mary E Jones
Amzi Weaver
James Weaneny
Ace Erves
Aaron ( Johnson Peerneane Wenee
George Freeman Stee
Mattie Tuell
Eneee
A M Shireman
Steee
Wrens
Rob Steee
Nates
Geo W
Watson Peer
Griff I. Watson
Isaac Reedmans Reese
Seer Ea
James H Roby
Robert Albin
Wear Ae
Henry H Richard Tartan
AO Smith
Seem
James Dooley Wee
HI Farnsley
Ikkugene Bauer Sewer Wee Ewan Eaeeane
Fi Kessinger
Yeager
Jacob A Bauer Win
McRae Peem
Michael Herter
Dr Schoen
Joseph. Reitz
Joseph M Graves
Wallace Sims Bee
Iugene Tronecin
Cle Grabill
Edgar Colon
Charles Radcliff
Thomas Connolly
Ben H Weathers
Robert EL
C T Bartley A
John Lilloop
Frank Terree
Lee Blume Sarees
Elmer Davis
Peter Martin Atee
Sacar
Meade Glascow
Li Mathes
CB Kopp
Leonard Gehlbach
D Breeden
Harvey Cline
Ead Prkce
Wim McGuire
Alva Heishman
Breeden
Lewis Baker
Joseph Brockman
Arid
Elmer Mosier
Wm Brockman
Graves Cat
Letf McCoy
Harve Holsclaw
JC Kingsley Ae
Bert
Steep
Thomas McKim
John M Resch
John H Wolfe
Heckleman
John McRae
Fred Goss
Lee Sterns
Charles McCutcheon
Care En Baety
Kinzer Taaeseeseres
Funk
Emerson Conrad
Ben F Faith
William TyLor, A
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Commodore C. Trobaugh
Harrison County
Levedia K. Lone. Amv
Rochester
Chichester’s
CH Chichester
Iwear Gecasce
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