Republicans Nominate Strong City Ticket in Primary
Monday's party convention produced a ticket led by W. Cox for mayor and John La Tourette for clerk, with M. L. Stanton and W. W. Layton vying for treasurer, and J. B. Jackson leading the marshal slate amid a spirited but friendly contest. Voter turnout reached 234, with results declaring a conservative ticket for the May election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
John la Tourette
M. L. Stanton
W. W. Layton
Marshal J. B. Jackson
Elias Bybee
William M. Haines
William Vice
Tragic Shooting Suicide in Oaklawn Row
Danville report says C. M. Smith, 25, a laborer, killed wife Blanch, 22, at their Oaklawn home after a drinking spree. He wounded himself with a razor after firing a pistol and cutting his throat, later dying in the morgue. Blanch survives with gunshot wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Smith
Turner & Learnard’s
Blanch Smith
Lake View Hospital
Smith
Oaklawn
Attica Flood Submerges Texas Section, Wabash River
Attica’s Texas district between the Covington branch of the Wabash and the river was partly submerged early this week. Many houses had lower-story flooding, and the grade to the wagon bridge on the west side was ten feet under water, suspending traffic.
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Attca
Fire damages Jasperson home on South Third Street
Fire discovered in the rear of Peter Jaspersons house on South Third Street early Sunday morning caused severe roof and shed damage before all flames were subdued by multiple companies. Mrs. Jasperson and children inhabited the home though Pete was not living there due to domestic issues. The fire’s origin remains unknown and the house is wrecked from fire and water, with a similar blaze occurring about four years ago.
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Peter Jasperson
South Third Street
Davis Township Republicans Nominate Trustees and Assessor
The Davis township Republican convention on March 22 nominated Will Ritchey for trustee over Ed Small by four votes and chose W.S. Washburn for assessor over Pres Thompson. Both candidates described as good men in a tight township race.
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Davis Township
Will Ritchey
Ed Small
W.S. Washburn
Pres Thompson
Beard
Spring painting supplies and floor finisher offered
The ad promotes house paints buggy paints and wagon paints including Mound City brand. It also sells a floor finisher suitable for parlor floors in modern styles. Readers are urged to give the store a trial for any painting needs this spring.
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Mound City
Woodmen Notice for Foster Camp Meeting on April 1
Woodmen of Foster Camp No. 4512 calls all members to attend the first regular meeting on April 1. Business of special importance will be transacted. James Gouty, Clerk.
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Foster
Memorial Sermon To Be Preached At M E Church
The Memorial Sermon will be preached by Rev J H Palmer in the M E church Sunday morning May 29. The memorial address this year will be delivered by Hon Mike Foley of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Palmer
M. E
Mike Foley
Crawfordsville
Death of Niles H. Foster Former Big Four Agent
Niles H. Foster died at Arkansas Springs from stomach and kidney troubles at about 50. He lived in St. Louis for years and worked with Foster Bed Spring Co. He married Miss Segar in Prescott Grove area. three children were born. His wife and a daughter who died earlier are buried here. Interment was in Prescott Grove cemetery beside them. His son and another daughter survive along with two brothers who accompanied the body.
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Niles H. Foster
Big Four
Prescott Grove
Mr. Foster
Arkansas Springs
St. Louis
Foster Bed Spring Co
River Flood Reaches Historic Levels Near Wagon Bridge
Residents recall the river's highest flood since 1875 as heavy rains swelled volumes from last week. By Monday night the water nearly covered the wagon bridge approach, with driftwood and debris carried downstream. While damaging to some areas, overflow promises soil enrichment for the next crop.
Lightning Strikes Kill Six Sheep Near Mitchell Conover Farm
Mitchell Conover of a southern location reports six of his choice sheep killed by lightning Monday night a week ago. The animals were in a field beside the barn with no nearby objects to cause the strike, and only one sheep showed any immediate signs of injury.
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Mitchell Conover
Primary Convention Support Grows Among Republicans in County
The county Republican scene shows growing favor for a primary nominating convention with leaders like Julian Martin and E H Nebeker backing it. Amid local discourse a tragic note arrives as Mrs Martha Stockley, 45, commits suicide at her home, leaving three children after recent family losses.
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Julian Martin
Secre
Republican County Central Committee
E. H. Nebeker
Mellett
Warren County bids for two bridges in 1904
The Warren County commissioners advertise bids for building two bridges at Independence and the mouth of Shawnee. Bids will be opened and let on Monday May 2, 1904. Each bridge is to cost 45000 dollars.
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Warren County
Independence
Shawnee
Work Soon to Begin on Fountain Warren Line
Work on the Fountain Warren traction Company's lines will begin after initial construction steps are finished, with work progressing between this point and Danville. The public is asked for patience as the project proceeds.
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Fountain -Warren Traction Company
Danville
Norborn Rennick Killed In New York City Rail Wreck
A telegram to Waterman parents said Norborn Rennick was killed in a New York City railroad wreck where he had been working. The body, with a brother Knight of P, would depart Sunday for his Danville township home. By Wednesday morning the stays had not arrived, causing alarm. Dan Slattery visited Danville on Thursday.
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Waterman
New York City
Danville
Covington Soldier Promoted. Local Boy Serves Abroad
Covington native Charles W. Tillotson, joined the army in 1897 and is now a first lieutenant after a third enlistment. He previously earned a sword for his second lieutenant commission, known locally as "Javy," and has served in China and the Philippines with the Nineteenth Infantry. Seed notice urges urgent collection from Covington Canning Co. for tomato and pea seed distribution.
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Covington Canning Co
Charles W. Tillotson
Covington
Javy
China
Phiippines
Nineteenth Infantry
Mrs Crane Attends Rathbone District Meeting and Visits
Mrs James Crane traveled to Frankfort for a Rathbone Sisters district meeting and planned a visit with Mrs J C Shanklin. After the convention she went to Kokomo for a short stay and returns home today.
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James Crane
Frankfort
Rathbone Sisters
J.C. Shanklin
Kokomo
A Strong Medical Firm Forms Notable Practice Duo
Drs. Mock and Spin ning announce a new combined practice. Mock returns to active service focusing on office work while Spin ning is described as one of the strongest in the profession. The pair present a premier medical firm for the state.
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Drs
Warren County Delegates Back Hanly for Governor
Warren County Republicans chose nine state delegates last Friday all pledged to Hanly for governor. County by county this builds the slate as the campaign columns fill.
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Warren County
Hanly
M. E. Church Easter Services Programed Sunday Evening
The M E church Sunday school plans Easter services Sunday evening inside the church. A well arranged program promises to entertain all who attend.
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M. E. Church
Hugh P. Miller Seeks Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Hugh P. Miller visited the city on Thursday to canvass delegates from this area and Warren County. Miller described as a hustler, expects to win many votes at the convention.
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Hugh P. Miller
Warren County
Miller
Danville Briefs Highlight Hon. C P Lewis Business
Hon C P Lewis transacted business in Danville Thursday, reported in local notices. The brief notes official activity and the engagement referenced.
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C.P. Lewis
Danville
Walter Hunter
Haas the Clothier Ad Sparks New Store Visit
The Dice room east side of the square hosts Haas the Clothier with an exclusive stock of clothing and gentlemen furnishings in fashionable styles and patterns. Prices and a guarantee reflect the store's unique selection. See his ad elsewhere.
Rathbone District Meeting Opens With Fraternal Spirit
The seventh annual Rathbone Sisters convention met in Frankfort at the K of P hall with about two hundred members from seven counties. Reports show 939 Sisters and 539 Knights in the district, 1 477 total, as Emma Taylor of Delphi presided. An open session featured welcomes from Mrs. Norris and responses by Mrs. Neal, with musical and civic addresses, and two candidates received the degree in the Frankfort lodge.
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Rathbone Sisters
Frankfort
P. Hall
Clinton
Montgomery
Boone
Warren
Fountain
Tippecanoe
Carroll
Emma Taylor
Delphi
W. A. Norris
C. F. Neal
Lebanon
E. D. Bergen
Imogene Chumlea
Mies Lottie Kilmer
Prudence
Lillian Lane
Will Johnston
Crawfordsville
Julia Claypool
Newtown
Hortense Kirkpatrick
Pierceton
Members of Chicago Dressmakers Society Listed
Mrs. David Wolf and Mrs. Robert King are named as members of the Chicago Bureau of the International Society of Dressmakers. Mrs. Maurice Haas arrived Wednesday evening as a guest of her husband at the Tremont.
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Dara
David Wolf
Robert King
Chicago
International Society of Dressmakers
Mme, Baker
Chicago Bureau
Maurice Haas
Tremont
Missionary Meeting Appointed by M E Church Society
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church will meet at Mrs Susie Rhodes home next Thursday at 2 30 PM. All members are requested to attend.
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Susie Rhodes
Dr Winchester to Speak at Easter Sermon
Dr. Winchester new president of Tyylor University Upland Indiana will deliver the easter sermon at the M E church Sunday morning He is a Syracuse graduate with wide pastoral elder and editorial experience a Greek scholar and author of works including Gospel Kodak Abroad and Victories of Wesley Covington residents may hear him Sunday morning weeks events note George Timmons and H N Robins of Wallace visited the city Thursday both are active in local uplift efforts
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Winchester
Tyylor University
Upland
Indiana
M. E
Syracuse University
Wesley Case
Covington
Dr. Winchester
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Ed Patton
Veedersburg
Dr. Claypool
W. G. McClure
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Geo
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