Three Sessions Held Here for Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference
The Crawfordsville Journal reports preparations for the fifty eighth annual Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference to be held in September. Distinguished ministers from New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and beyond will attend, with three prior sessions hosted locally in 1856 1537 and 1890. The conference opens September 8 with a sermon by Rev. William Forney Hovis D D of South Bend, and about 225 ministers are expected.
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New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Phiadelphia
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal Church
Northwest Indiana
Terre Haute
O. C. Biker
Crawfordsville
AC. H. Fowler
Samuel Cox
Samuel Godfrey
Lafayette
Nelson Greene
Danville
Ind
Morndny
William Forney Hovis
D. D
South Bend
Irene Gass and Charles DeSelms Wed in Private Ceremony
Miss Irene Gass and Charles DeSelms wed at the bride’s residence with intimate relatives present. Rev D D Hoagland officiated at noon Tuesday. The couple will travel to New York then Ireland and the Philippines before returning home, drawing praise from friends in Atchison.
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Irene Gass
Charles DeSelms
D. D. Hoagland
Mrs
DeSelms
New York
Ireland
Philippines
Wwrning
Farmer John Bowers Struggles With Cancer Battle
John Bowers a well known farmer in this township is afflicted with cancer in an early stage. He visited a Danville specialist on Monday who offered hope for relief. Bowers' father also died from cancer of the throat several years ago.
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John Bowers
Danville
Mr. Bowers
Motor Boat Sinks Off Wabash Near Attica
Dr Shewey's motor boat struck a rock beneath the surface of the Wabash near Attica Sunday afternoon. A large hole torn in the bow caused the craft to sink at once though water was shallow. The boat will be raised and put back in running order in a day or two.
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Shewey
Wabash
Attica
United Brethren Conference Opens in Veedersburg
The U B Conference opened at 2 PM Wednesday in Veedersburg with Bishop Matthews of Chicago presiding. A large delegation has gathered and the city fills with ministers. Rev B B Kessler delivered the welcome. The conference continues through Sunday.
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Veedersburg
Bishop Matthews
Chicago
B. B. Kessler
Becomes Blind Brother of Local Resident
Mrs. John Keller received a letter Monday announcing that her brother John Meizier has become totally blind. He had been in a St. Louis hospital for months with medical treatment, but last week the case was deemed hopeless and he was discharged. Meizier was born and raised in this city and married here several years ago to Miss Page before moving West.
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John Keller
John Meizier
Becme
Meitzler
St. Louis
Mr. Meitzer
Miss Page
Annual 63d Reunion of 631 Indiana Volunteers
The twenty ninth annual reunion of the 631 Indiana Volunteers will be held at Covington fair grounds on Thursday August 19. A big dinner will be served in the agricultural building and speakers will deliver addresses. Covington extends a royal welcome to veterans of the Civil War and their friends. Officers are Scinster Lafourette president N G Nebeker secretary and Jon McCoy treasurer. The meeting attracts a large crowd of veterans.
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Indiana
Covingto Fair Grounds
Covington
Scinster Lafourette
N.G. Nebeker
Jon McCoy
Dozer Arrested Over Beating Beard Bill in Indiana
A. J. Dozer of near Cates Indiana was arrested by Constable Bullington on a beard bill complaint from J. B. Douglas. After a preliminary hearing before Justice H. J. Hall he admitted the facts and was jailed for grand jury action. He later pleaded guilty in county court receiving a fine and jail sentence.
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A. J. Dozer
Cates
Ind
Bullington
J. B. Douglas
H. J. Hall
Jil
Attica Woman Ends Own Life with Poison
Mrs. Sarah Paugh, 1837 birth Shawnee township, died by deliberate poisoning and was found by Mrs. Everett Hoover. Coroner Fred Parham ruled death from carbolic acid after a six hour interval. Relatives and friends, including Cyrus and Esau Brown, mourn as services are held in Attica and Newcastle with burial at Brown's Chapel.
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Everett Hoover
Sarah Paugh
Mrs. Pugh
S'mon
Nancy Brown
Shawnee Township
Elias Pugh
Attea
Pugh
Attica
Perry and
Lithium Streets
Cyrus Brown
Esau Brown
Hoagland
Newcastle
William Vail
Brown's Chapel
Attica Ledger
Noted Restaurateur A R Shoemaker Dies Sudden
A R Shoemaker, well known local restaurant man, died suddenly at his Wabash river camp on Aug 5 after an unexpected heart attack. He arose early and did not feel ill, but collapsed before medical aid arrived. The end came quietly in his usual health just before assistance could reach him.
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State Line
Idd
A. R. Shoemaker
Wabash River
Ladies Church Fair at Rink Opera House
The Christian church ladies host a fair and entertainment at the Rink Opera House on August 16 17 and 18 to raise funds for a church piano. Everyone is invited and admission is 10 cents.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Rink Opera House
Pensioners of 1812 Entitled Checks Sent This Week
Indiana headquarters issued 58 000 pension checks this week. Thirteen go to widows of War of 1812 veterans. There are 306 widows of Mexican War soldiers and 111 Mexican War veterans still living in the state. Sam Mc Culm of Mellott and Capt. Wm. Marks of Wyxetown are among the survivors, the latter a Civil War veteran.
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Indiana
State
Sam McCulm
Yves
Mellott
Capt
Wm. Marks
Wsyxetown
Buggy Smashed After Horse Fright Near Clarkson Home
A buggy was smashed when Leslie Mitchs horse reared at an automobile and kicked the rig into a nearby wood near Will Clarkson’s home east of town. The auto occupants did not stop, leaving witnesses to condemn the driver’s carelessness.
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Leslie Mitch
Kinsling Wood
Will Clarkson
Leslie
Newtown
Same Sad Story Of Mahorney Sons In Indiana
Frank Mahorney youngest son of the late Zack Mahorney died by his own hand in Indianapolis and his remains were taken to Crawfordsville for burial. The essay recounts a once wealthy Crawfordsville family now plagued by idleness and drink, noting the downfall of all but possibly one son who squandered a large legacy and died a drunkard.
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Frank Mahorney
Zack Mahorney
Indianapolis
Crawfrdsvile
Sam
Mahorney
Crawfordville
Leaves Darlington News Faces Uncertain Future
Chas A Marshall ends ties with the Darlington News citing lack of patronage and unprofitable business. The paper started two years ago by local merchants, while rival Darlington Echo led by Editor Shawber has built a strong circulation and business.
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Darlington News
Chas. A. Marshall
Darlington
Darlington Echo
Shawber
The
Echo
United Town
Sawber
Canadian Trap Championship Won by R O Heikes
Ottawa Ont Aug 6 professional trap shooting championship of Canada concluded with R O Heikes of Dayton Ohio taking the title. Heikes scored 546 points of a possible 600 after a three day event run under a sliding handcar plan.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
R. O. Heikes
Dayton
Ohio
Heikes
Basket Meeting at Jones Grove Near Riley’sburg
A union basket meeting is planned at the Mat. Jones grove four and a half miles south of Riley sburg next Sunday. The event invites all and features speaker A J Briles of this city.
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Jones Grove
Rileysburg
A.J. Briles
Maday Wins Logan Sport Race in Three Straight Heats
Maday the speedster owned by Spinning and Ryan of this city captured the event at Logan sport on Wednesday. She clocked 2 19 on a heavy track as she sprinted through three consecutive heats. Her owners predict a season making record and nationwide notice.
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Maday
Spinning and
Ryan
Logansport
New Church at Veedersburg Contract Awarded
Boges and Wertz have the contract to erect a new Christian church in Veedersburg. Old structure removal began Monday after purchase of the building to move it to the east portion of the lot. The 48 by 81 foot edifice will seat about 500 with main entrance on Mill street and basement entry on Third street leading to classrooms and kitchen.
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Boges & Wertz
Mill Street
Third Street
Covington Cubs Fall to Danville Pastimes in Extra Innings
In an 11 inning baseball game last Sunday Covington fell 7 to 10 to Danville. Fans saw errors on both sides and notable plays including Harden and Parish fielding brilliance. Danville tied it at 6 in the ninth, then added four runs in the eleventh as McCusker Ahlen Hershberger and Holder contributed for both teams.
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Covington Cubs
Danville
Harden
Parish
Cubs
F. R. Harden
Danvillites
McCusker
Ahlen
Hershberger
Holder
Death of Thos Chenoweth in Kingman widow aged about 80
Thomas Chenoweth, a ten year resident of Millcreek township, died about 10 o clock on Wednesday night of last week at the home of his daughter Mrs Jerry Gordon in Kingman after years of cancer. He was about 80, long associated with Williamsport and Warren county. His wife Susan Brier, sister of Mrs E S Judy, died about a year ago. The body was sent to Attica on Saturday morning and buried in the Wania River?
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Thomas Chinoweth
Millcreek Township
Jerry Gordon
Kingman
Mr. Chenoweth
Williamsport
Warren Couty
Susan Brier
Judy
Chenoweth
Otale
Attica
Wainia
County Surveyor Reports Gravel Road Mileage Totals
Bruce Short, county surveyor, per board directive, has completed a mileage survey of gravel roads. District 1 shows 45 mils, District 2 shows 7.12 miles, District 3 shows 64.58 miles, totaling 177 miles.
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Bruce Short
Board of County Commissioners
Auto Fire Destroys Vehicle. Quick Action Saves Owner
Mrs Lou Nebeker drove to a store front when the auto caught fire. Her fast move to safety of bystanders helped limit damage before the bucket brigade arrived. The blaze burned the seat and top, damaging the woodwork. gas fumes ignited by a spark caused the fire. Estimated loss at least $20.
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Monay
Lou Nebeker
Fine Barn Destroyed By Lightning Near Bg Four Depot
George McDonald suffered a total loss when his new concrete block barn with asbestos roof burned after a lightning strike Wednesday evening. The 35 by 60 foot structure housed a large hay mow about 40 tons and a new buggy harness with no stock inside. Estimated loss reaches 2000 dollars with no insurance. nearby buildings remained insured but wereprotected by rain.
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George McDonald
Bg Four
Notice to Mik Customers on Milk Price Change 1909
Notice from Klage & Co stating milk price increases to 7c per quart and 6c per pint after September 1 1909 with five gallon job price at 25c per gallon. Milk must be left at the wagon door in crates to be wasted and returned daily. Wagon to run each morning thereafter.
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Klage& Co
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U. B
Dozier
Douglas House
Hind J
Engwao Sand
Dre
Maal
Fred Parham
Astica
Pensioners of 1812
Thos. Chenoweth
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