Highwayman Held in Danville on Attempted Hold Up
Harry Klutzke was arrested in Danville and taken to Attica after a June 1 attempted holdup on Eddie Reidlinger near Perry and New streets. Witnesses put him in Attica June 1, a preliminary exam set, bond denied, bound over to the Fountain circuit court for September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Klutzke
Danville
Attica
Eddie Reidlinger
Perry and
New Streets
Reidlinger
Eddie Moore
Cannon
Harry Winitzke
State Reformatory
Whother
Allen Boulds
Lafayette
A. E. Yount
Will Buckley
Klutzke
Fountain
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
UO. A. Martin
Local couple wed in Farmer City home wedding
John Linker and Miss Hazel Wilder were married Saturday August 5 at the bride’s father home in Farmer City Ii. They are popular county residents and will reside in Indianapolis after a brief visit to Veedersburg. Friends extend hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linker
Hazel Wilder
Farmer City, Ii
Veedersburg
Indianapolis
Oakwood Beats Covington In Sloppy Inning Comeback
Oakwood defeated Covington 10 to 9 on Covington's home field last Sunday in a game marked by misplays and errant defense. After trailing 9 to 2 through the sth inning, Oakwood surged with three runs as Covington slackened, and Oakwood claimed the scalp. Next Sunday Veedersburg’s salaried team visits the fair grounds for what shapes as the season’s hottest matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood
Covington
Veedersburg
Fair Ground
Thirty Years Later Abner Hetfield Reported Alive Abroad
A late letter from Abner Hetfield, born and raised in this city, reached relatives after thirty years away. Sent from Vina California, it notes his life abroad and asks about family and old friends, as time and death have changed their hometown. The Hetfield family plans to reestablish contact and inform him of local changes. Abner was known as a bright but roving youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Hetfield
Lewis Hetfield
Wanderer
Alex Hetfield
John J. Davidson
Hillsboro
Hetfield
Vina
California
Vina Cal
Baby girl born at Battle Ground camp meeting
In the 37 year history of the Battle Ground camp meeting a baby girl was born on the grounds Sunday. The mother is Mrs. T. C. Jewett of Terre Haute, an officer in the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the North West Indiana M E Conference. Mr. Jewett is news editor of the Terre Haute Star. The Jewett cottage on Roosevelt avenue hosts many visitors. Con. Martin, in charge of the electric police patrol at Danville Illinois, stopped his car to capture two suspected individuals with about eighty dollars worth of stolen brass. Will LaBaw came over from Veedersburg Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Jewett
Terre Haute
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
North West Indiana
M. E. Conference
Jewett
Con. Martin
Electric
Danville, Ill
Teachers Meet Week of Strong Institute Enrolment
Fountain county Teacher's Institute met in the new high school in this city beginning Monday and adjourned Friday. Profs G L Roberts of Purdue and C L Lewis of Louisville Ky led the program. Enrollment reached 125 with most teachers under age twenty seven. The session noted change in local teaching over twenty years and included visitors such as County Supt Evans and trustees. The social Thursday was a pleasant feature. The work of the session will close today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Teacher's Institute
G. L. Roberts
Purdue
C. L. Lewis
Louisville Ky
Evans
Warren County
Couple Wed in Speeding Auto Farm Route Carrier Marries
J Benjamin Rowlett rural route carrier and Miss Edna Florence Coats both of Kingman were married Saturday while riding in an automobile at about thirty miles per hour. Rev McGaughey of Veedersburg officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Benjamin Rowlett
Edna Florence Coats
Kingman
McGaughey
Veedersburg
Death of Lafay ette Doctor Found in Bank Building
Dr. Lewis P. Engleman, a Lafay ette physician, was found dead in his Lafay ette office on the ground floor of the American National Bank building. He appeared to have been dead for twenty four hours, lying disrobed on a bed with gas lamps from an instant water heater on. Decomposition was advanced and the cause remains a mystery whether it was suicide or accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Engleman
Lafayette
American National Bank
Fulton Township to Vote on Local Option Election
The Board of Commissioners ordered a local option election in Fulton Township on August 31, 1911, to determine if intoxicating liquors shall be sold within the township. The sheriff gives due notice in this issue. The Republican for stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Township
Board of Commissioners
Richland Township Officials Praised For Clean Books
A Richland township advisory board member reports that Trustee Waggoner runs a highly sound operation. The State Board of Accounts exam praised the books and records as in fine shape. Waggoner deflects credit, saying he merely did his duty as a conscientious township official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Township
Waggoner
State Board of Accounts
They Fight Over Fay Bowery Gunfight Near Dr Myers
A Monday night disturbance near Dr Myers residence led to gunfire between Bean Phobus and Harry Conner over Fay Gerrard. The girl tried to avert trouble, Bean arrested after the clash, Conner escaping and likely to be rearrested on return. The episode drew local attention as Conner and the girl had a notorious town reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Myers
P. Hn
Bean Phobus
Harry Conner
Fay Gerrard
Bean
Harry
Mrs Luke
Conner
Veedersburg Laundry Destroyed by Late Night Fire
A blaze gutted the old brick Veedersburg laundry building owned by W. H. McCord near the Big Four railroad after eight o'clock Monday night. The Hub Laundry company operated there, owned by Darwin La Baw, with extensive machinery damage yet to be assessed. The fire’s cause is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
W. H. McCord
Big Four
Hub Laundry Company
Darwin la Baw
City Schools Open September Fourth for Nine Month Term
A city school board special meeting set September 4 as opening day for a nine month term. Lycia McComas is named high school principal and Bess Dunlap principal of the grades. One high school teacher remains to be chosen. Schools will close the week of the fair. The Republican for your stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycia McComas
Bess Dunlap
Robert Baker Dies After Long Illness at 61
Robert H. Baker aged 61 died after a paralytic stroke followed by a second attack. Born near Williamsport Indiana on March 2x 1850 he lived in Illinois and Indiana before moving to Indianapolis to run a livestock commission business. He is survived by wife Oilie Faunce and son Cedrick plus children Guy Maud and Harry from a previous marriage. Funeral services were held in Indianapolis and Waynetown with burial in Waynetown cemetery. numerous friends and business associates mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Baker
Daniel
Julia Baker
Williamsport
Indiana
Illinois
Potomac
Ada M. Guy
Georgetown
Ill
Rossville
Elmdale
Ind
Wayne Town
Covington
Indianapolis
Livestock Commission
Ada Guy Baker
Guy
Maud
Harry
Oilie Faunce
Cedrick
Robert Baker
Rob” Baker
Indianapolis Stock Journal
North
Ilinois Street
Union Depot
Waynetown
Hall-Campbell A Cedar Cottage Wedding Ends Shawnee Union
Miss Estella Hall youngest daughter of Jerre Hall and wife of Cedar Cottage Shawnee township married Saturday evening to Custer Campbell residing east on Stone Buff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Hall
Jerre Hall
Cedar Cottage
Shawnee Township
Custer Campbell
Annual Union Basket Meeting at Mat Jones Grove
The annual Union Basket Meet will be held at Mat Jones Grove in Vermilion county on Sunday September 10 1911. A great home gathering is planned with several noted preachers present to address the attendees. All are invited to attend and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Basket
Jones Grove
Vermllion County
Trusty Damson Times Distress and County Grants
Mrs. John Bantz of Dakota reports drought ruined crops and stock sold at a sacrifice while her husband seeks a new location in Wisconsin. County commissioners grant three liquor licenses for Clinton City and award road and bridge contracts in Clinton, Clifton, and Highland townships. Attica Ledger notes Covington correspondent copied a James Bingham story. editor claims items are dug up and reproduced without credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bantz
Dakota
Wisconsin
Clinton City
Rock Springs
Clinton Township
Geo. R. Chapman
George Sykes
Clifton Township
John O. Wright
Highland Township
Ran. L. Frist
Attica Ledger
Covington
Danville
James Bingham
Mrs Bridgett O'Brien Died In Danville Illinois
Mrs Bridgett O'Brien died Friday at 2 30 pm at St Elizabeth's Hospital Danville Illinois after kidney trouble She was born in Ireland and came to the United States at age twelve She married William O'Brien who died in 1898 Six children survive John A Danville William Lafayette and T C O'Brien Elcamos Texas two sisters and one brother in California and many relatives Funeral services were from St Patrick's Church Danville and interment at St Joseph cemetery beside her husband
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgett O’brien
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Danville
Ill
Timothy McMahon
Ireland
William O’brien
John A
William
Lafayette
T. C. O'Brien
Elcamos
Texas
California
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Linker-Wilder
Will LaBaw
the Republican
Richland
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