Tragic death of Alfred W Stephens links smoking to suicide
The community mourns Alfred W. Stephens 24, son of J N Stephens, who died after drinking carbolic acid at 1:50 a m Saturday following an inquest. Father testifies heavy cigarette use and grief over his mother’s death led to derangement. Funeral held, burial at West of Newtown. A Prudential policy covered him. An item notes a large influx of embroideries and linens at J Loeb’s Stores.
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Alfred W. Stephens
J. N. Stephens
Claude Martin
Young Stephens
Claude
Stephens
Alfred
Martin
Mr. Stephens
Alva N
Dougherty
Old Baptist
Newtown
Alfred Stephens
Alfred N. Stephens
J. Newton
Julia A. Stephens
Richland
Garner-Cochran murder verdict in Danville 20 years hard labor
In the Garner-Cochran murder case the jury found the defendant guilty on the third ballot after being out since Saturday evening. The sentence was twenty years at hard labor in the State prison. The case will likely not be appealed. We offer a wide range of footwear at our store. J. L. Peters.
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Garner-Cochran
Danville
Second Count Results in Republican Contest Prizes
The second count awards Miss Goldie Watts 32 770 votes and $10.00, Miss Belle Bantz 32 400 votes and $5.00 for greatest gain, and Miss Ethel Jackson 24 275 votes and $2.50. Ballot box closed at 5 pm Wednesday. many ballots led to a lengthy recount.
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Goldie Watts
Belle Bantz
Ethel Jackson
Funeral of Rev James W Conner 74 (Church Leader)
Funeral services for Rev James W Conner age 74 retired Christian church minister were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the family home 36 Whittier Place Irvington He preached in Kokomo Crawfordsville Rushville and Indianapolis and his father and two brothers were pastors He was active in the county officiating at many marriages and funerals Lard in abundance for sale at Shaff s meat market and Foley Kidney Pills advertised nearby.
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James W. Conner
The
Christian Church
Whittier Place
Irvington
Conner
Kokomo
Crawfordsville
Rushville
Indianapolis
James Conner
Rev. Conner
Census Report 1910 for Fountain County and Divisions
Official census report from a press proof held by the department lists Fountain county and its minor civil divisions. The document records population figures and organizational details of the 1910 enumeration, reflecting local demographics and administrative boundaries.
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Fountain County
Interurban Talk Revived West to Danville or Attica
A Crawfordsville Commercial Club committee and a Danville Business Men's group met to study interurban railway feasibility. They plan to consult construction and bonding firms before finalizing action, with routes via Coal Creek Perrysville or a Big Four parallel line through Waynetown Hillsboro Veedersburg Covington cited as practical options. Also notes new J. Loeb stores goods and Shawnee Shawnee quarantine fears over a mild smallpox case involving George Galloway.
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Commercial Club
Danville
Attica
Business Men’s Industrial Association
Crawfordsville
W. T. Gott
Ransom Myers
Charles M. Gregg
Wallace-Kingman
Coal Creek
Covington
Russian pianist Theodora Sturkow Ryder to perform in Covington
Covington hosts Mme Theodora Sturkow Ryder a renowned Russian pianist who has appeared with Teodore Thomas and major symphonies and who drew crowds at the St Louis Fair. She headlines a Matinee Musicale program May 2 with Prof H Y Mercer. tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents under 14. Proceeds cover expenses. tickets from club members or Rainier's drug store.
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Covington
Mme
Theodora Sturkow Ryder
Teodore Thomas
Minneapolis
New York
St. Louis
Danville
Matinee Musicale
Prof
H. Y. Mercer
Wm. Walker
The
Musicale
Rainier
House and land sale with well and fruit trees
A description notes a good house with cellar and cistern, a well, four large lots, and plenty of fruit. The buyer is listed as G. W. Williams.
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G. W. Williams
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Prudential Insurance Company
J. Loeb’s
Garner
J. L. Peters
Watts
Goldie Watte
Echel Jackson
Ming Faupiel Hall
Belle Johnson
Pearl Morrin
Mary, Douglas
Edna Dean
Jennie Wilkey
Aee Eversandene
Peer Eer Eery Oeener Sevens
Neene
Choi Heb Ede
Deeeenes
Mies Della Martin
Daisy Rhodes
Julia Romine
Miles Grace DeHaven
Stella Graham
Ruth Cloyd
Grace Hugel
Hannah Hunt Vueenere
Awecerer
Seraeerese
Jesse
Mary Snoddy
Carson Keefer Pose
Ida Graham
Elsie Gerdbart
Daisy Peed
Miranda Green Bee
Bulah Hastings
Anna Hawkins
Pry
Emma Thomas Renee Ea Nee
Out of
J. W. Conner
Shaff’s
North Side
Cain
Hillsboro
Davis Township
Fallon
Jackson Township
Wallace Town
Logan Township
Attica City
Mill Creek
Kingman Town
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder CO
Crawfordsvile and Danville Businessen
Crawfordsville Journal of
George Galloway
Abbie Boatman
Shawnee Township
Fountain
Attica Ledger
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