Roosevelt and Johnson Nominated by Progressive Party
The national progressive convention adjourned sine die after naming Theodore Roosevelt of New York for president and diram W. Johnson of California for vice president by acclamation. The platform, a Contract with the People, calls for women’s suffrage, direct primaries, direct election of senators, a corrupt practices act, campaign finance disclosure, recall of judges, a living wage and eight hour shifts, and other reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Diram W. Johnson
California
Col. Roosevelt
Pendergast
Johnson
John M. Parker
New Orleans
James Goodman
Immanuel Baptist Church
Cal Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Great Contract with the People Promised by Party
The program outlines strengthen pure food laws prohibit premature child labor provide rural banking and credit build a strong navy reinforce anti trust laws ensure elastic currency establish parcels post reform patent laws and commit to carrying out the contract with the people.
Death of Miss Eliza Dagger at Richland home
Miss Eliza Dagger daughter of the late James A. Dagger of Richland died Wednesday at the old Dagger home one mile south of New town from a complication of diseases. She was about five years old and had lived with her bachelor brother George on the home farm. She was an aunt of James Parrott of this city. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at the Newtown Presbyterian church, with interment at Union church west of Newtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Dagger
James A. Dagger
Richland
Newtown
George
James Parrott
Newtown Presbyterian Church
Union Church
Mary Campbell Injured Falling at Peoria Depot
Mrs. Mary Campbell wife of the late Robt Campbell Sr of Newtown fell in the depot at Peoria Sil on her way home from Springfield Illinois last week and broke her hip. Help arrived as she preferred to be put on a train to Hillsboro where she was given comfort in an auto and brought home to Newtown. The bone was set a plaster cast applied. Recovery will be slow but she is doing as well as could be expected.
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Mary Campbell
Robt. Campbell Sr
Newtown
Peoria
Sil
Springfield
Ill
Hillsboro
Death of Arthur Nelson in Chicago City
Arthur Nelson, a well known local figure born and raised here, died at his Chicago home Tuesday morning after a period of illness. He was an uncle of Clarence Nelson of this city, who attended the funeral Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nelson
Chicago
Clarence Nelson
Court House Grounds To Receive New Concrete Walk
County commissioners award a contract to Will Heggs for a five foot concrete walk around the Court House square. The project will beautify and protect the grounds. excavated dirt will be used to grade the area.
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Court House Square
Will Heggs
Children Injured In Joy Ride Crash Near Town
Forest Ward and Ralph Williams were riding a machine last Friday when it struck sand and skidded. Forest Ward suffered a badly lacerated face while Ralph Williams sustained no serious injuries. The machine sustained minor damage and is now for sale.
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Forest Ward
Ralph Williams
Forest
Ralph
Morest
Flying Men Benefit With Electric Bitters Claims
A testimonial claims Electric Bitters cure stomach, liver, and kidney troubles and revive appetite, energy, and nerves. Henry Peebles of Joon reports six bottles restored strength and appetite, praising the remedy as superior to others. Available for 50 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebles Henry
Joon
Foley family reunion to be held in Covington home
Charles W Lang and family of Darlington visit relatives this week. The Foley annual family reunion will be held Sunday at the Foley home on East Jefferson street with about twenty members expected. George H Ervin and wife of Connersville arrived Friday and are staying in their Covington home on East Jefferson street. Mrs Ervin was formerly Mrs Foley.
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Charles W. Lang
Darlington
Foley
East Jefferson Street
George H. Ervin
Connersville
Covington
Ervin
The Trials of a Traveler Adopts Dr King’s Pills
A Vermont traveling salesman E K Young of Berkshire describes chronic digestion and stomach trouble, praising Dr King’s New Life Pills as a superior remedy. He notes the pills cured his issues and recommends them for stomach or kidney troubles. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Young
Berkshire
Dr. King
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Cain Township 1913
The trustee of Cain Township Fountain Counts proposes for the year 1913 expenditures and tax levies by the Advisory Board at the annual meeting on September 3 at 2 o clock. Estimates include township and local tuition expenditures, road taxes, poor relief, and special school funds. Fiscal totals show total expenditures and net taxable property values with assessed polls. Signed by Trustee PULTY FRAZER and Clerk ANGUSTA 11.
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Cain Township
Fountain Counts
Expenditures and Tax Levies for the Year 1913
Henry Lawson, Trustee of Mill Creek Township Fountain Mountain, announces the 1912 annual meeting of the Advisory Board at the Trustee's Office on September 3. Proposes expenditures and tax levies for the year 1913 including township, local tuition, special school, road, and poor expenditures with totals and tax rates. presents total valuation, net taxable property, and poll figures for the township.
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Prustee
Mill Creek
Fountain Mountain
Richland Township Expenditure Proposals for 1912
The trustee of Richland Township Blount County presents the annual estimates for 1912 to the Advisory Board at Mellott Ind. The plan includes Township expenditures 965.00 with 4 cents tax per hundred, Local Emolition expenditures 3801.00 with 2 cents tax, Special School expenditures 9685.00 with 50 cents tax per hundred and 1 cent per poll, Road Tax expenditures 57400 with 2 cents tax, Additional Road Tax 1939.00 with 4 cents tax, Bond Interest 800 with 0.8 cents tax per hundred. Total expenditures 207.00 and total tax rate HWY cents per hundred. Total taxables 1 039160.00. Total polls 0. Waggoner Trustee Mellott Lad August 3 1912.
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Richland Township
Blountain County
Metlott
Ind
Waggoner
Mellott
Lad
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Roosevelt and
United States
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Aws
Eliza
Arthur ‘Nelson
Court House Grounds
Fletcher
SIMO
Tata
Niapnaberat
Angusta
Lead
Martouce
Nopaiberof Polis
Henry Lawson
Monarch
S. & H. Green
Covington, Ind
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