Young DePauw Student Edger Miller Dies in Live-Wire Accident
Edgar L. Miller of Newtown, a 23 year old DePauw College student, died instantly in Greencastle when his bath ended with a shock from a lamp switch and heat register. His body was returned to Newtown for funeral at the M E church with burial in Beulah cemetery.
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Edgar L. Miller
DePauw College
Greencastle
Newtown
Miller
John R. Miller
Newtown M. E
Beulah Cemetery
Commencement Exercises Scheduled With Sermon And Play
The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered May 17 by Rev. Dougherty of the M E church. The commencement and class play are planned for the coming week with dates to be announced. Speakers include Glass Forest Livengood, School Board Lera Hegg, and Faculty Mae Cade. Class members are Lera Hegg Harriet Carwile Belle Johnson Forrest Livengood Jessie Coleman Ruel Jackson Guy Gooding Goldie Morris Mae Cade Frank Newhouse Frances Romine Maggie Mae Britton Harold Moody Barry Miles.
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Dougherty
M. E. Church
Glass—Forest Livengood
Lera Hegg
Mae Cade
Harriet Carwile
Belle Johnson
Forrest Livengood
Jessie Coleman
Ruel Jackson
Guy Gooding
Goldie Morris
Frank Newhouse
Frances Romine
Maggie Mae Britton
Harold Moody
Barry Miles
Democratic Stand on Temperance Platform Split
The Rev E S Shumaker of the Anti Sa'oon League says the democratic platform declaration on temperance is not a push for legislation but the league prefers county local option law while shunning ward or township units. He notes renewed public interest makes parties acknowledge the issue as urgent. Also mention J Loeb’s ready-made suits featured as best in city.
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E. S. Shumaker
Anti Sa'oon League
League
Burnside Anniversary Marked by Silver Gifts and Easters
Mr and Mrs A P Burnside celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary hosting 225 friends at their Taylor Avenue home. Notables included Miss Lillian Southard Judge Merle Walker Mrs Kate Carr of Indianapolis and Mrs Carrie Welk Hays who played the wedding march. The event featured silver gifts and Maplecrest tokens with decorative tulips ferns and daffodils, refreshments, and the bridal gown made from a Chinese silk gift worn anew.
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A. P. Burnside
Taylor Avenue
Lillian Southard
Merle Walker
Kate Carr
Indianapolis
George B. Marshall
R. T. Carr
Jesse Powell
Mallie Elder
Carrie Welk Hays
Colege Avenue Church
Greencastle
Deming R. Bishop Dies in Virginia After Illness
Deming R. Bishop, former resident and grandson of Dr. R. H. Bishop, first Miami University president, and son of John M. and Lucy North Bishop, died in Glamorgan Virginia on March 19 after a brief illness.
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Deming R. Bishop
R. H. Bishop
Miami University
John M
Lucy North Bshop
Glamorgan
Virginia
City seeks evangelist Honey for November meeting
Citizens unite to secure Evan gelist Honey for a national reputation a great meeting. A tabernacle will be built and a large good is anticipated. Everyone urged to contribute and help push this effort.
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Evangelist Honey
State Democratic Ticket Nominated at Indianapolis Convention
The Democratic state convention in Indianapolis last Thursday afternoon nominated a strong ticket: Governor Thomas Marshall, Lieutenant Governor Frank J. Hall, Secretary of State Jas k. Cox, Auditor Marion Bailey, State Treasurer John Isenbarger, Attorney General Walter J. Lotz, Reporter of Supreme Court Burt New, Judge of Supreme Court M B. Larry, Judge of Appellate Court E. W. Felt, State Statistician P. J. Kelleher, Superintendent of Public Instruction Robt. J. Aley. The gathering included surprises such as a Bryan delegation and one favoring Taggart for National Committee. window curtains advertised by J. Loeb's Stores.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Marshall
Frank J. Hall
Jas K. Cox
Marion Bailey
John Isenbarger
Walter J. Lotz
Supreme Court
Burt New
M B. Larry
Appellate
E. W. Felt
P. J. Kelleher
Robt
J. Aley
Bryan
Denver
Taggart
Gasoline Explosion Burns Mrs Vanhook Near High School
Mrs. Bert Vanhook suffered serious burns to face and arms when gasoline ignited after she used a gasoline stove beside a dying cook stove in her home near the high school. Neighbor Thomas Lusader quickly aided, tearing burning garments from her. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, causing little structural damage.
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Bert Vanhook
Mrs. Vanhook
Thomas Lusader
Hats On Display at Eastside Square Opening
Shoppers are invited to attend the opening at Eastside square on Friday and Saturday April 10 and 11. Anna Nebeker extends welcome and offers help showing hats whether or not buyers proceed.
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Anna Nebeker
Eastside Square
Harrod Acquitted In Fatal Shooting At Crawfordville
George Harrod Big Four railroad night agent at Crawfordville was acquitted of manslaughter after shooting Harry McClain who approached the ticket window. Harrod testified he believed McClain a robber and fired after a struggle near the station on Thanksgiving eve.
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George Harrod
Crawford—ville
Harry McClain
Harrod
McClain
Marshall Prewitt
Local Rug Sale Attracts Shoppers From Danville Area
Joseph Bone traveled from the Danville Home on Friday to browse rugs. The event offered rugs of any quality size or price, drawing interest from window shoppers and bargain seekers.
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J. Loeb’s Stores
Joseph Bone
Danville
To be Given Away Free In Our Window
The Leader advertises a promotion offering a ball and bat with every boys suit in its show window.
Worthy of Patronage at Theatorium by Kappa Kappa
Theatorium managers grant Kappa Kappa society full charge for Tuesday evening April 7. Members listed include Heanor Rinn, Agnes Meehan, Mildred Dennis, Laverne Glascock, Nellie Rogers, Pearl Board, Ruby Bright, Mary Loong, Alma Board. Proceeds aid benevolent causes. First show at 7 PM, admission 10 cents.
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Theatorium
Kappa Kappa Society
Heanor Rinn
Agnes Meehan
Mildred Dennis
Laverne Glascock
Nellie Rogers
Pearl Board
Ruby Bright
Mary Loong
Alma
Carpets Stock and Prices Dropping Low
The store reports a large stock of new carpets and prices kept low, inviting customers to shop. The message emphasizes abundant selection and affordability.
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J. Loeb’s
Saloon Man Views Letter From Covington Doctor
A letter dated March 28 1908 from Covington Indiana responds to a doctor’s request for payment for medical services. The writer argues against paying as sermons and saloon opponents drive customers away, claiming harmed families and children’s welfare, closing with a sign off Yours hesp.
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Covincion
Ind
Hesp
Not For, Is Against. Christians urged to vote prohibition
A religious appeal argues that voters support saloons and brothels by not voting for prohibition. The author urges Christians to mix faith with politics, voting in the name of Jesus to support prohibitions, citing biblical authority. A. R. Heath signs the column and notes George Whearney visited Warren County.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ
Lord
God
A. R. Heath
Fountain County Democratic Delegates Face Spirited County Convention
Democrats in Fountain County push a delegate convention amid aggressive contests and bitter feelings as factions vie for tickets. Republicans urged to stay united and nominate their best men for the race.
Republicans in Troy Township urged to nominate unity choice
The writer advises Troy township Republicans to take time before nominating a trustee candidate. They should choose their best man and a candidate upon whom there will be no division, noting the election is far off in November.
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Troy Township
Republican Candidates for First District Commissioner
James C. Claypool of Shawnee and James Roberts of Davis announced as the Republican candidates for commissioner from the first district. Claypool currently serves on the county council and both men are described as excellent gentlemen and strong potential nominees. The Democratic congressional nomination in this district is declined by Hon. Mike Foley, who cites promises to friends Clyde Jones and Clodfelter of his city. Foley believes Democrats have little chance and notes they wasted effort two years ago.
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James C. Claypool
Shawnee
James Roberts
Davis
Claypool
Mike Foley
Clyde Jones
Clodfelter
Congress
Foley
Fountain county votes shape governor race at state convention
In Fountain County thirteen delegates voted for Ralston for governor at the Democratic State Convention. Slack was favored on the fifth ballot, leading Ralston to withdraw. Four of the thirteen ballots were withheld from Mr. Marshall and cast for Slack, likely from the east side where temperance issues divide the county. The Covington Friend denounces vote buying and treating as the temperance campaign looms. The piece accuses Democrats and notes prior Republican control in past campaigns.
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Fountain County
Ralston
Slack
Marshall
Taggart-Ralston
Covington
Fountain q@unety democracy
Idea
Age softens a pugilistic axiom in Veedersburg news
The Veedersburg News notes that age relaxes a man's fighter instinct and, in a political moment, explains why the paper cannot endorse two friends running for county office. It laments still choosing not to take sides and to be cordial to all.
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Veedersburg News
Miller Seen As Democratic Nominee In Local Race
The piece notes Republicans and Prohis split locally with third ticket talk. It highlights Robert J. Miller as favored by many friends for commissioner in his district to replace Bloomer Myers who declined re nomination. It states Bob Miller must win nomination and election to prevail.
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Robert J. Miller
Democrati
Bloomer Myers
Bob
Candidates for representative attract cross party attention
Democratic hopefuls include A. C. Claypool of Shawnee and James Madigan of Van Buren. Republican candidates mentioned are A. J. Lindley of Millcreek and Dr. J. M. Evans of Richland. Voters urge election of men aligned with moral questions and desired legislation.
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A. C. Claypool
Shawnee
James Madigan
van Buren
A. J. Lindley
Millcreek
J. M. Evans
Richland
County Republicans Embrace Primary Conventions
Republicans of the county recognize primary conventions as crucial to building general party unity and worker commitment. They note direct voice for rank and file strengthens party majorities and reduces bitterness and fraud. This year many favor nominating the county ticket by a late June date.
Democratic temperance plank draws merriment at state convention
Whisky delegate Schwin notes the Democratic state platform adopts a local option plank favoring a city ward or township local option law as a supplement to current remonstrance laws. The date for Anna Nebeker's millinery opening is set for Friday and Saturday April 10 and 11.
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Schwin
Anna Nebeker
Coroner Finds Defective Wire Caused Muller Death
Greencastle dispatch reports Coroner O'Brien ruled a defective electric wire caused the death of Edgar Muller. A damage suit against the City Lighting Co. is expected to follow.
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Greencastle
O’brien
Edgar Muller
City Lighting Co
Seed Potatoes Available From Rural New York Growers
Seed potatoes from Rural New York growers offered to farmers and gardeners. The notice highlights select varieties, pricing, and ordering details for spring planting.
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New York
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D. R. Bishop
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