Haunted Keller Cabin Burned to Conceal Ghost Story
The old Dan Keller log cabin near Wallace in Parke county, linked to the Clara Shanks murder ten years ago, was burned reportedly to drive away the ghost that locals say haunted the home. The house changed hands to George Myers after debts from the trial.
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Dan Keller
Clara Shanks
Miss Shanks
Loag
Parke County
Wallace
Shanks
Wolf Creek
Keller
George Myers
Judyville Attracts Corn King Shredder Factory
Judyville in Warren county wins the Corn King Shredder factory with works to be shipped from Rochester once a 50 by 150 foot building is ready. The project promises about 200 jobs and a population and housing boom, potentially making Judyville the county’s largest town within a year.
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Judyville
John F. Judy
Warren County
Rochester
Judgville
Williamsport
Lebanon
Danville
Educational Meeting At M E Church Sunday
A union educational meeting filled the M E church in the city Sunday morning with special music and a large crowd. Dr W P Kane president of Wabash College spoke on The Imaginary vs the Real in Education arguing theory should precede practice and delivered a strong evening sermon on education as well. The Covington gathering is noted as a yearly educational rally in the local press.
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M. E
W. P. Kane
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Covington
Rubber tire service offered by J. L. Allen & Son
J. L. Allen & Son advertise a rubber tire machine capable of fitting all tire sizes at reasonable prices. They keep tires in stock and offer same day installation when wheels are brought in, inviting customers to bring their rubber tire work. March 3 notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Allen & Son
Brookshire Predicts Bryan as Democratic Presidential Candidate
Elijah V. Brookshire, former Indiana congressman and current Washington, D. C. lawyer, tells the Star he believes William J. Bryan will be the Democratic presidential nominee. He foresees a campaign pitting the people against organized wealth and argues for government control of utilities in public benefit.
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Elijah V. Brookshire
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Iam
Star
William J. Bryan
Thin
Crane's Cigar Store Gun Contest Offer
Buy at Crane's Cigar Store to receive a chance on a $30 P. C. Smith shotgun with every 10 cent purchase. The shop advertises new pool and billiard tables and a first class barber shop in connection. Tobacco tag bought and sold. Buy and get a chance on the gun.
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Crane's
Connection
Scarlet Fever Contained In Hillboro. Schools Reopen
Scarlet fever cases in Hillboro have been checked and recoveries noted. The illness is under control and the schools have reopened on Wednesday.
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Hilleboro
Free Official Panama Canal Map for Sale
A four color map 23 by 16 inches detailing the Panama Isthmus topography. It shows the Canal location the future Panama Railroad line the diversion of the Chagres River dam and Culebra Cutelao profile with work by the De Lessep company and remaining US work. Mail ten cents to Warren J. Lynch Big Four Route Cincinnati Ohio Map Dept.
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Panama Canal
Panama
Panama Rai Road
Culebra Cutelao
Smallpox Under Control in Attica Township
Trustee Ben Wilber of Logan township reports the smallpox outbreak in Attica is under control. Three members of Frank Paul's family were ill but are now well, with quarantine keeping the disease confined to the Paul home. Paul worked at Wabeah shops in Tilton where the illness was prevalent.
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Ben Wilber
Logan Township
Attica
Frank Paul
Atrich
Paul Hone
Paul
Tilton
Dr Frank Stackhouse to Lecture at Cooper’s Chapel
Dr Frank Stackhouse will lecture at Cooper’s Chapel on April 9 Sunday evening at 7 30. The subject is Why I Believe the Bible.
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Frank Stackhouse
Cooper’s Chapel
School Graduates Offer Clothing and Dry Goods Discount
School graduates are invited to call on us for clothing and dry goods. A diverse discount is offered to all. J. Lora.
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J. Lora
New Strict Fish Law Details and Penalties
The article outlines a new fish law restricting possession of nets spears and traps with fines from five to two hundred dollars and possible county jail time. It sets a closed season from March 20 to May 15 and limits on daily bass catches. ice fishing allowed with two lines. shantie fishing and interstate shipping of game fish banned. The law is reportedly violated along the Wabash.
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Wabash
Lamm & Co Tailor to Measure Men and Boys Suits in City
J Loeb announces that Lamm & Co Chicago will send an experienced cutter to our clothing store to take measurements for men and boys suits pants top coats and more. The tailoring party will display a full line of woolen goods and be present Thursday Friday and Saturday April 13 14 15. They claim high satisfaction with fit style and wear and offer a warranty with every article.
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Lamm & Co
Chicago
J, Loeb
Death of Mrs Samuel Thornton in Pittsburgh
Death of Bessie Bennett formerly Miss Bessie Bennet of this city occurred last Thursday at her Pittsburg home. The body arrived here by noon train Saturday and relatives viewed the remains at M Board's undertaking rooms before burial at Mound Cemetery. Her death was unexpected to the community.
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Samuel Thornton
Bessie Bennet
Pittsburg
M. Board
Mound Cemetery
Grand Display At Local Opening Sale
A gala opening by T. H. McGeorge Jr and Co attracted a large crowd last Saturday. Many implements were sold and several potential buyers were seen. Sandwiches and coffee were served to all, highlighting the event as both a sale and an advertising feature.
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T. H. McGeorge, Jr., & Co
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Catherine Cooper
The Davidson family thanks friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during illness and after the death of their aunt Mrs. Catherine Cooper. Very truly, Mr. and Mrs. Mace Davidson.
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Catherine Cooper
Mace Davidson
Evans Welcome Baby Girl At Home
Mr and Mrs Ed Evans welcomed a fine girl Tuesday morning. The family expresses joy as relatives and friends extend best wishes for the child and the parents amid the circumstances.
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Ed Evans
School Notes Highlights Local Activities And Upcoming Events
Robert Rinn earns geometry credit and will join regular class soon. Miss Calhoun travels to Indianapolis Friday to hear Parsifal. Prof. Livengood from Hillsboro visited last week. Baccalaureate May 28 Class Day May 29 Play May 31 Tennis June 1 Commencement June 2. Miss Tula Cheney injured in horse accident. Dr. Charles Parker of Indianapolis to preach May 23. Orations by Clifford Gooding William Dunlap and Eilen Erickson at commencement. Baseball games set with Crawfordsville May 20 and another at Crawfordsville. O L Watkins of Indianapolis toured the high school. Rev Dr Earl Wilfley spoke to students and addressed church group. Cheney notes the horse was blind. Medieval history covers Christian education Roman Germanic civilization and life of the era. Civil Government studies township and county government. Art exhibition planned by committee. next event is the art exhibit.
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Robert Rinn
Miss Calhoun
Indianapolis
Tula Cheney
Charles Parker
Clifford Gooding
William Dunlap
Eilen Erickson
Crawfordsville
O. L. Watkins
Ginn & Co
Tuesaday
Earl Wilfley
Presbyterian Church
Rathbone Sisters Schedule Called Meeting Saturday
A called Rathbone Sisters meeting will be held at their hall Saturday evening to plan entertainments for District Deputy Grand Chief Mrs. Luna B. King of New Ross. All members urged to attend for practice work. COMMITTEE.
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Rathbone Sisters
Luna B. King
New Ross
District Meeting of Rathbone Lodges Held at Crawfordsville
The Rathbone Lodges district meeting met in Crawfordsville with representation from Fountain Tippecanoe Warren Benton Clifton and Montgomery counties. The program was engaging and enjoyable with Mesdames Steely Schwin F Allen Spence Williams Tinsley York and Britton attending from this city and reporting a profitable gathering.
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Rathbone
Crawfordsville
Fountain
Tippecanoe
Warren
Benton
Clifton
Montgomery
Mesdames Steely
Schwin
F. Allen
Spence
Williams
Tinsley
York
Britton
Hillsboro Notable Joseph W. Hays Visits City
Joseph W. Hays, a prominent Hillsboro citizen, spent Thursday as a business visitor in the city.
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Joseph W. Hays
Hillsboro
County votes subsidy election for Troy township line
Asking A Subsidy The Fountain Warren Traction Company asked the County Commissioners to call an election in Troy township to vote a 14 percent subsidy to aid in the construction of their proposed line. The Commissioners have ordered the election for May 9.
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Fountain Warren Traction Company
Troy Township
Death of Eliza Cooper Brings Community Hushed Remembrance
Eliza Catharine Cooper, known as Aunt Kate, died after a brief illness at her niece’s home three miles east of town. Born March 14, 1838 in Warren County Indiana, she married Joseph Cooper and moved to Macon County, Illinois. She leaves two sons, George W. and Chas. B. Cooper, plus sisters and brothers. funeral held at Macon Davidson’s home then transported to Macon County for interment.
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Eiiza Catharine Cooper
Martha Davidson
Hiliza Catharine Cooper
Warren County
Ind
Joseph Cooper
Macon County
Lll
Chas. BE
Wyowing
Kate
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Anna Lyons
Jane Wykoff
Emaline Sawyer
Joseph
William Miller
James
Harvey Barkley
Mace Davidson
J. P. Henson
Ill
George
Mysterious Death of Veedersburg Man in Corn Field
An aged resident known as Grandpa Stonebraker of Veedersburg was found unconscious in a corn field Wednesday after a fishing outing Sunday morning. He died at home without regaining consciousness. neighbors say he had been in good health prior to the incident.
Bible School and Sunday Services At Local Baptist Church
Bible School Sunday morning at 9:30 with preaching at 10:45 and 7:30 on first and third Sundays. Midweek prayer Thursday at 7:30. Rev J P Henson and wife travelled to Ladorus Illinois for an ill aunt. Dr Faith offers free eye examinations with Dr Ludlow. J H Fowler hosted a social with coffee cigars and sandwiches. Take The Republican keeps readers posted. County Council met Thursday.
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Bible School
All Welcome
J. P. Henson
Ladorus, Ill
Local notices from Danville and Mt Vernon area
I L Atlen Jr and George Schwin visited Danville Tuesday morning. Dr J H Sailor spent part of the week in Mt Vernon Ill. Mrs Miller of Mackinaw NL guests of Kaufman couple this week arriving Tuesday morning. Trustee Beckelhymer Wa bash township transacted business in the city Monday. He is making an excellent official. Don t hesitate about reading O M Coffing s ad found in this issue. His talk is one that will interest every man who needs goods in his line.
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J. H. Sailor
Mt. Vernon, Ill
Mrs. Miller
Mackinaw, NL
Beckelhymer
Wabash Township
O. M. Coffing
L. W. Krout
Jackson Township
Krout
Jackson
Endowment Bank Organizer Visits Indiana City
A. M. Jacks, special organizer of the Endowment Bank R of P for Indiana, is in the city to look after the order's interests. James Claypool of Aylesworth also visited Wednesday to attend local affairs. The newspaper announces opening sales of spring hats with an extensive line showcased by Helen Vyse.
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A. M. Jacks
Endowment Bank
R. of P
Indiana
Order
James Claypool
Aylesworth
Claypool
Helen Vyse
Local Merchant C N Harter Improves After Illness
C N Harter the pioneer merchant of this city has been confined to his home the past few days with stomach trouble. We are glad to note that he is improving.
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C.N. Harter
Stouach
Hats in principal markets advertised by Helen Vyse
The Leader notes hats available in major central markets with reasonable prices. Opening today and tomorrow as advertised by Helen Vyse.
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Helen Vyse
The
Leader
Change of ad at top of page four
The notice highlights J L Allen and Son ads at the top of page four. It mentions Johia Allen living in the city and buying and selling goods. It promotes hat trimming, latest trimmings, and reasonable prices. A child, the son of Mr and Mrs John Wilson, burned his head but is recovering. Helen Vyse invites readers to see spring millinery designs and visit The Leader today and tomorrow.
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J. L. Allen & Son
al Nian
Johia
Helen Vyse
Covington
George
John Wilson
Local officials and business moves noted in city
L. W. Krout trustee of Jackson township visited the city on business. Arthur Mitternan moved his tailor shop from the Lemp building to the Elmore building on Third Street with J A Duncan to occupy part of the space. New actor W. T. Conner is highlighted after purchasing the business interests and inviting trade at his updated establishment.
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Arthur Mitter Nan
Lemp
Equires
Elmore
Third Street
J A Dunscan
W. T. Conner
Conner
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Buckner's
Brookshire
Indianapolis Star
Crane’s Cigar Store
Isaac Walton
Bessie Bennett
Prof. Livengood
Hilsboro
Eliza Cooper
J. H. Fowler
Faith
Ludlow
I. L. Atlen Jr
George Schwin
Republican
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