Yeddo Old Settlers Reunion Draws Large Indiana Crowd
Fountain county reunion at Henry Smith grove near Yeddo drew about 10,000 visitors from surrounding counties. Speeches by Rev B Phelps and James Bingham highlighted the day, with prizes awarded for oldest attendees and best looking baby. The Yeddo band provided music as organizers vow to hold the next gathering in Yeddo.
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Danville
Fountain County
Henry Smith Grove
Yeddo
Indiana
Andrew Marshall
Veedersburg
B. B. Phelps
Rossville
Ill
O. W. McGaughey
Fountain
Fred Purnell
Attica
Marshall
Henry Smith
Eplin
Kingman
James Bingham
Mr. Bingham
James E
Melvin Light
Harold Deneen
J. J. Robbins
Cites
Mesdames
Laura Summers
Melinda Philpott
Linda Boyd
The
Old Settlers’ Association
John Newman
Clark Meyers
Henry Hershberger
W. R. Cronk
Sam Bonebrake
Yeddo Old Settlers
Yeddo Band
Farm House Destroyed by Fire Near Gessie
The fine country home of Elias Mitchell two and a half miles northeast of Gessie burned Saturday night while absent family. Verne Mitchell, son, was en route to Danville but heard of the blaze by telephone. House and contents valued at about 10,000 pounds. The elder Mitchell was in Danville. origin of the fire unknown.
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Elias Mitchell
Gessie
Verne Mitchell
Mitchell
Danville
Poorest Crops Since 1901 Reported by Government
Government August report shows corn yield at 2.622 billion bushels versus 3.126 billion last year and oats at 65.7 percent or 23.2 bushels per acre, up from 21.9. Spring wheat outlook drops to under two thirds of a crop.
New Mexico Ready for Campaign as Parties Seek State Control
A mass meeting in Santa Fe celebrated New Mexico’s admission to the union. Speakers included seven supreme court judges, Governor Mills, and four former governors. Republicans claim a stable twelve year record while Democrats count on new eastern settlers from Oklahoma Texas and the South to gain power in the forthcoming campaign.
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Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
Taft
Supreme Court
Mills
Oklahoma
Texas
Obituary of Cheeney C Coleman a longtime Indiana teacher
Cheeney C Coleman born April 5 1575 died August 12 1911 at his Fulton township Indiana home after a short illness aged 86 years four months and days. He taught in Wabash Covington Angola Terre Haute Normal schools began teaching at age 16. Survived by wife Nellie Williamson and four children Frederick H George Lee Keith Edward and Cheeney C Jr four brothers and one sister. He joined West Liberty church in 1496 and believed in a heavenly afterlife. His father Henry Coleman died in 1909. Henry Clark attended Covington reunion and noted changes in Covington.
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Cheeney C. Coleman
Fulton Township
Ind
Mr. Coleman
Wabash Township
Fountain County
Henry
Angeline Coleman
Cheeney
Lindsey
Ray
Frank
Withiam
Eva Orakead
Cheney
Henry Coleman
Covington Normal
Angola Normal School
Terre Haute
Papa Cheeney
church + West Liberty
O. E. Kelley
Vale of Tears
Father
Child Hurt In Hay Barn Accident At Wirgate
Carl Thompson six year old son of George Thompson and wife of Attica was visiting Lewis Bannon two miles north of Wirgate when his hand was caught in a pulley at a barn. The incident tore the end of his thumb and badly lacerated three fingers while hay was being stacked last Friday.
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Carl
George Thompson
Attica
Lewis Bannon
Wirgate
Ends of 62nd Congress Marked By Prolonged Session
The extraordinary session adjourned sine die at 3:92 o'clock Tuesday afternoon after Taft vetoed the cotton bill, with passage of the Canadian reciprocity bill and tariff revisions. Presidents Taft and cabinet members attended as leaders praised bipartisan goodwill. Regular session to begin December 4.
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Taft
Cunningham Will Contested by Daughter in Probate Court
Wealthy Jackson township farmer Joseph Cunningham died recently and his estate faces a contest. The will dated November 6, 1903 leaves debts paid and a $200 monument, with widow and two children Ura and Baal each receiving equal shares. Daughter Mary Bever, given land by deed the day the will was written, challenges provisions and has lawyers poised to contest. Estate bond set at $20,000. hearings planned this week ahead of trial.
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Joseph Cunningham
Jackson Township
Circus Court
Ura
Baal
Mary Bever
John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
W. E. Livengood
Bever
Maxwell and McFadden
Rockville
Florence Cunningham
N. R. Myers
Joseph B. Thompson
Wm. B. Myers
Loretzo Myers
Jonathan Cunningham
W.E. Livengood
Furr Booe Glasscock Reunion Slated for September
The Furr Booe Glasscock families plan their annual reunion on Sunday September 17 at Marsh Pai Furrs Grove. Attendees are urged to bring memories and share photos and stories from past gatherings.
Hillsboro man loses left foot in rail accident
David McElwee a 46 year old farmer living four miles southeast of Hillsboro Indiana was struck by a passenger engine on the Chicago Indiana and Southern railway near Gilberts street crossing. His left foot was crushed off and his mangled limb later amputated at St Elizabeth hospital. He had been in Danville to see a doctor and visit friends and was walking the tracks when the engine approached from Lyons. Engineer Newman blew the whistle as McElwee stood on the rail and the mishap occurred. mcElwee is married.
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David McElwee
HiLlsboro
Ind
Chicago, Indiana and Southern Railway
Gilbert Street
St. Elizabeth Hospital
McEwee
Danville
Chandler Street
Lyons
Newman
McEltwee
Mc.Elween
McElwee
Danville Democrat
Veedersburg Beats Cates In Hard Fought Home Game
Veedersburg and Cates battled Sunday with Veedersburg winning 10 to 4. A large crowd saw a highly contested game described as the hardest fought on Veedersburg grounds.
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Veedersburg
Cates
Local Option Election Officers Named for Fulton Township
For the local option election to be held in Fulton township on August 31, officials named include Election Commissioners W B Gray John W Young and Joseph Bodine. Precinct 1 Inspector Jos Starkey Judges Charles Mitch and Charles Robbins Clerks James Alken and M E Lindley. Precinct 2 Inspector David Cates Judges Walter Sutton and George Hobart Clerks Albert West and Warren Nandolph.
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Fulton Township
W B. Gray
John W. Young
Joseph Bodine
Jos. Starkey
Charles Mitch
Charles . Robbins
James Alken
M. E. Lindley
David Cates
Walter Sutton
Georgef
Hobart
Albert West
Warren Nandolph
New Road at Rob Roy in Shawnee township contract let
At the September session the board will let a gravel road contract in Shawnee township. The route begins at the King’s Highway at the old George Snyder place and runs about 13 and one half miles to the Attica and Veedersburg road via Rob Roy. A car load of cider and vinegar barrels is for sale at 75 cents each by Covington Canning Co.
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Shawnee Township
George Snyder Place
Little Shawnee Bridge
Rob Roy
Attica and
Veedersburg
Covington Canning Co
Crawfordsville Fair Schedule Opens August Second
The Crawfordsville fair runs from August 2 through September 1 with free admission for all children under 15 on Tuesday August 29. The Canadian government plans an exhibit during the event.
Twenty first annual Co C 86th Ind Vol reunion
The twenty first annual reunion of Company C 86th Indiana Volunteer will be held at Osborn's Prairie church on Thursday September 7 1911. All soldiers from Fountain and Warren counties and friends are invited. O Hoard serves as president and welcomes attendees.
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Co. C
Correction on Mental Health Adjudication Note
The notice corrects a previous report about Mrs. Albert McNeal and her husband. It states he was not adjudged of unsound mind but was admitted to Stearns Sanitarium for a week and has since returned home acting as a gentleman.
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Albert McNeal
McNeal
Stearns Sanitarium
Grand Army Captured by Relief Corps in Bid for Fun
In a Tuesday meeting the Grand Army Post was surprised by the Relief Corps as guards fell and the camp surrendered unconditionally. The corps then led the program with readings songs and refreshments, turning the event into a lively social time.
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Grand Army
Relief Corps
Struck by Auto in Danville-Covington Road Incident
Andrew J. Royce, aged 64, living west of Benson chapel, was seriously injured when struck by J E Symthe's Auto of the Golden Rule in Danville. Jimmie McDonald drove the car. Royce and his son were transporting stock toward Foster. The driver allegedly lost head, causing three near-misses before striking Royce, breaking his leg and bruising him. he is recovering with aid from bystanders and medical care.
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Andrew J. Royce
Benson Chaple
Danville-Covington
J E. Symthe
Danville
Jimmie McDonald
Royce
Mr. Royce
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David Hepler
Sarah Meyers
Bewgh
Cornelius Bonebrake
Bonebrake Corner
Henry Clark
Crawfordsville
Clark
Covington
the Republican
Cunningham
Furr
Booe
Glasscock
Lehigh
Local Option Election Officers
Crawfordsville Fair
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