Tragic Wallace lightning strike kills Mrs Bellis at church
An awful calamity in Wallace on Friday afternoon as a lightning bolt struck the Christian church during a Ladies’ Aid practice. Mrs Lulu Bellis died, others injured or shocked, and the village mourns. Fire and rescue efforts followed with two doctors attending and a church fire extinguished. The event, dated Aug 17 1906, left the community in deep grief.
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Wallace
Ladies’ Aids Society
Ira Wilkinson
Dee Shoaf
Ura Shoaf
Clint Wilkinson
Ada Low 2
Clifford Cole
Maggie Bowman
Inez
Annis Starns
Ella Wooley
Edgar Shoaf
Austin Fine
John Bellis
Maud Shoaf
Dee Shoal
Lee Philpott
Mrs. Philpott
Philpott
Miss Shoaf
Mr. Shoaf
Ara Shoaf
Lulu Bellis
Howard Watson
Death of J J Schermerhorn at Attica after illness
Rev Jacob J Schermerhorn died Thursday morning at his Attica home after liver trouble. He came from New York, settled on Big Shawnee in North Richland township, later moved to Attica. Survived by wife and two sons Campbell and Will. Funeral held in Attica then Newtown church with Masonic interment in Newtown cemetery.
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Jacob J. Schermerhorn
Attica
New York
Big Shawnee
Richland Township
Campbell
Will Schermerhorn
Metodist Church
Newtown
Fountain County Teachers Institute Opens In City Court Room
The Fountain County teachers institute opened Monday in the city court room with large attendance. Sessions feature James P. Porter Arthur McMurray and Mrs. Neilie Heywood guiding psychology literature and music. Extra pay of 2 percent boosts teachers' averages, and the event ends with social and lectures at the Presbyterian church.
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Fountain County Teachers’ Institute
J. M. Wukey
James P. Porter
Worcester
Mass
Arthur McMurray
Chicago
Ill
Neilie Heywood
Indianapolis
Porter
McMurray
Elijah J Earl Republican Candidate for County Auditor
Elijah J. Earl seeks the county auditor post to take office January 1 1907. Born September 23 1872 at Fassher’s Farm in Davis township near Attica he has never married and remains with his widowed mother and sisters. He has held local offices and is active in Masons Knights of Pythias and other groups. Earl emphasizes public service and moral community work and claims to be the first Davis township resident to seek a major county office.
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Elijah J. Earl
Davis Township
Attica
Elijah Earl Sr
Myr
Earl
Eas
National Horse Thefr Detective Association
Ert
Mr. Earl
The Leaders Clearance Sale Draws Bargain Seekers
If you have not already been here, come and get your share of the bargains at The Leader's great Clearance Sale.
Canning Factory Starts Late This Week
Canning factory started Tuesday with several hours of a run completed. Work will continue daily as demand requires.
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Cannng
Loeb's Stores Examines Carpet Room for Bug Issue
A notice from Loeb's Stores requests customers to inspect their carpet room for a bug problem. The alert emphasizes investigation steps and seeks customer cooperation.
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J, Loeb’s
Sixty Third Regimental Reunion Set For August 30
The Sixty Third regimental reunion will be held on the fair grounds in this city on Thursday August 30. The arrangements committee has prepared for a large turnout and ample attention for all attendees. All friends are invited to attend and enjoy the event.
Rugs Rugs Rugs See and Buy at J Loebs Stores
Local shoppers are invited to visit J Loebs stores to view and purchase a wide selection of rugs. The advertising highlights multiple rug styles and price ranges available at the retailer.
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J. Loeb’s
Vote buying topic dominates county committee meeting
The Republican county central committee and candidates met to discuss the vote buying proposition. Sentiment against buying votes was unanimous. A five member committee was appointed to meet the Democratic committee and arrange preliminaries, with further action to follow. Postmaster Boyd presided.
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Republican County Central
Uuanimous
Boyd
Missionary Meeting Mite Box Opening and Quarterly Tea
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E church invites members to the annual Mite Box Opening and Quarterly Tea in the church parlors next Thursday afternoon August 30 at 2 30. This is the last meeting for the conference year and all members are urged to attend. visitors are invited.
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E Church
Clearance Sale Ends September 1
The Leader notes a clearance sale running through September 1. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for discounted merchandise and special offers while supplies last.
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Bob
Church
Mrs
Jobo Bellis
Veederaburg Newa
Jackson Township
Albert McElwee
Hiram Allen
Albert Philpott
James McCullum
J. J. Schermerhorn
Clover Brand Shoes
Burton
Presbyterian Church
Ben Hur
whcMurry
Wilkey
Elijah J. Earle
Burtor
Missionary Meeting
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