Young Man Killed by Train in Foster Indiana
A 20 year old man, likely Irwin Goodwin of Crawfordsville, Indiana, was killed by a Big Four train near Foster. His body was dragged from the east of the station to about a mile west. A letter addressed to Irwin Goodwin at 126 Main Street Crawfordsville was found on him, but local leads fail to identify him. Police seek information to establish his identity. The body was buried in Danville, Illinois, after the coroner took charge.
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Irwin Goodwin
Foster
Ind
Muin Street
Crawfordsville
Danville
Ill
Main Street
East Main Street
Reisner
Police Department
Grawfordsvile Journal
Miss Mabel Butts Dies at 23 Near Stone Bluff
The death of Miss Mabel Butts daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Butts occurred last Friday at their home north of Stone Bluff She was 23 funeral services were held Sunday at 10 AM from Osborn Prairie church with Rev Vail of Stone Bluff officiating
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Mabel Butts
Benjamin Butts
Stone Bluff
Osborn Prairce Church
Vail
Billy Sunday Revival Stirring Danville February Six Weeks
Worries rise among Danville saloon men and the liberal element as Billy Sunday heads to Danville for a six week revival starting next February. Elections on the wet dry issue likely coincide with his stay, casting doubt on the outcome. Funeral observers note Sunday’s Bloomington revival stayed wet, a fact cited by skeptics.
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Billy
Danville
Bloomington
Hay Mower Accident Injures Cronk Fingers
Last Saturday Willie Cronk, loading hay with a hay fork at his barn southwest of town, caught three fingers in a pulley. One finger was crushed and two others were severely smashed. He went to town where Dr. Bounnal dressed the wounds.
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Willie Cronk
Bounnal
Oiled Streets Prove Successful in Boswell
The Enterprise notes Boswell’s oiling of streets shows clear efficiency despite heavy rain hindering full dust control. It plans to expand oiled areas next year, adding more streets to the program.
Whipple Couple Assumes Roles at Callett Home
Mr and Mrs F M Whipple moved Wednesday to the Callett Home to serve as overseer and matron. Mr and Mrs Myers, who led the Home for a year, will visit and then move to their farm south of Cayuga by September 1. Mrs Myers and the children plan a visit to Milford Illinois before departure.
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F. M. Whipple
Callett Home
Charity Social by Tri Kappa at Dr Myers residence
Tri Kappa plans a charity social next Wednesday evening August 1 at Dr C L Myer's residence corner of titth and Liberty streets. Proceeds go to the Cherryvale Fund to aid poor children of Lydianapolis. Ice cream and cake will be served. admission price not stated.
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Tri Kappa
C.L. Myer
Titth and
Liberty Streets
Everone
Lydianapolis
Watkins and Sims Wed in Williamsport Home Ceremony
Thomas R. Watkins and Miss Luelia Sims, both of this city, married Saturday evening about five at the groom’s sister Mrs J D Swan’s home in Williamsport. Rev Orton of the Presbyterian church officiated. The couple reside at Hotel Lithia in Attica where the groom works. the bride is daughter of George H Sims.
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Thomas R. Watkins
Luelia Sims
J. D. Swan
Williamsport
Orton
Presbyterian Church of
Wiliamsport
Attica
Hotel Lithia
George H. Sims
Harry Keine
How! Lithia
Democrat
Texas Dont Look Good For Miss Ward Return
Local correspondent reports Miss Gertie Ward and her brother Sam Ward left Covington for southwest Texas about a year ago. She says she has had enough of Texas and plans no more returns. Sam Ward farms extensively in the Panhandle, but flood damage has hurt his holdings. Andrew Richardson, a former Covington resident now in Texas, lost nearly everything in the flood and his family barely escaped with their lives. Richardson operates a threshing outfit and the rapid floodwaters forced people to seek high ground atop sep aratos.
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Gertie Ward
Texas
Sam Ward
Covington
Lone Star
Pan Handle
Miss Ward
Andrew Richardson
Mr. Ward
Mr. Richardson
Laws AID Question on Express Companies Fees Due
Indiana faces a court fight over about 40000 in fees owed by foreign express firms under the 1901 law. Governor Marshall asks Prosecutor Hooton to seek action next fall against United States American Adams and Wells Fargo among others. The case hinges on whether the firms are co partnerships and thus subject to the fee and tax statute. The matter may go to the Indiana Supreme Court to test constitutionality.
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Indiana
Marshall
Hooton
Marion County
United States
American
Adams
Wells-Fargo
Secretary of State
Fred A. Sims
Supreme Court
Auto Accident Claims Life of Wilbur Merridith
Wilbur Merridith son of Mrs W O Freeman died in an auto accident last Sunday near Boswell Lafayette after a train trip with Mr Rackwell. Returning from the German Club house their carriage hit loose gravel on a high embankment. Merridith, standing on the rear, was crushed. Rackwell was injured, Harry Styner of Montmorenci escaped unharmed. Merridith’s body was shipped to Oxford for Tuesday funeral.
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Wilbur Merridith
W.O Freeman
Merridith
Rackwell
Boswell
Lafayette
Harry Styner
Montmorenci
Coal for fuel and threshing at McMehon yard
Local coal supply for fuel and threshing用途 noted at the McMehon feed yard.
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McMehon
Ratcliff Family Returns Home to South Fourth Street
Mrs David Ratcliff and her daughter Miss Lewis arrived from Enid Oklahoma. Friday and Dave brought the goods Sunday night and moved into their South Fourth street property. They will reside in old fountain, which Dave deems suitable. Our people extend a welcome.
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David Ratcliff
Miss Lewis
Enid
Oklahoma
Dave
South Fourth Street
Old Fountain
Fountain County Commissioners Plan Next Year Budget
The Fountain County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Friday to draft the year's expense estimate, aiming for about 200000, slightly under last year's appropriation. The county council will hear the figures at its annual meeting starting September 7. George Robb was appointed Heath gravel road superintendent, and every free gravel road in the county will receive an apportionment for maintenance. The board, dominated by Democrats, notes many roads are named after prominent local Democrats.
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Board of County Commissioners
Fountain County
All
Board of Commission
George Robb
Heath
Fountain County Board
Old Fountain
Interurban construction progresses at Wiedersburg and C and S W
The Wiedersburg News reports ongoing work on the Interurban line with cedar polls arriving and boilers installed by the Springfield Boiler Co. The 6 by 15 foot boilers with 70 three inch flues and 60 foot stacks will power the engine room once the switchboard arrives, and a cross-country crossing dispute appears near resolution between C E H I and C S W.
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Wiedersburg
Springfield Boiler Co
Chicago
Robert Kerr Seen As Likely GOP Sheriff Nominee
Robert Kerr appears poised for renomination as the Republican candidate for sheriff. The Democrats reportedly will not field John Wilt in a contested race, leaving Kerr as the favored incumbent. Ex Sheriff Robert J. Miller is mentioned as a potential challenger.
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John Wilt
Robert J. Miller
City Politics Echoes in Editorial Allegiances
In city politics this year the Senior Editor of the Democratic organ backs the Simon pure Democratic ticket while the Junior member supports the Republican organization. The situation hints at overt shifts and backroom pressure as both sides court influence.
City politics swirl as party lines shape upcoming ticket
The piece discusses local Republican strategy for nominating city officials, praising Mayor Heath and predicting how city results may influence township campaigns. It notes Lindley of Mill Creek may seek Representative, praises postmaster Boyd, and mentions Morrison as a Ninth District Democratic candidate, with Republican leverage and possible intra party disruption.
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Martin A. Morrison
Congress
City Campaign Pressures in Covington Fall Election
The Covington election signals a short decisive campaign as factions clash over nominations. The Covington Friend backs the current city administration and will likely withhold a clear ticket, while the public expects punishments for some party in power.
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Covington
Fountain county politics showups and party banter
A witty unsigned opinion on Fountain county races notes Republicans lacking brains, Democrats vain after a recent victory, and third parties floundering. The writer mocks factions as idle season players and predicts a rough road to the next election.
Lester hosts in honor of out of town guests at home
Mr and Mrs J W Lester entertained at 210 South Jackson street all day Monday for out of town guests who are brothers of the hostess. Mrs Townsley of Carvington assisted. A refined dinner with sweet peas decor adorned the table. Attendees included several relatives from Houston and nearby towns.
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J. W. Lester
South Jackson Street
Houston
Oington
Townsley
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Miss Mabel Butts
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Callett
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Coast Coal
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Interurbi News
Kingman
Robert Kerr
Bob
Republican Organization
Lon. Lindley
Mill Creek
Lindley
S. Mack Irvin
Col. Allen
F. W. Boyd
Boyd
Attica Ledger
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