Crushed to Death in Farm Machine Incident
James Kercherville dies after a traction engine and shredder jam during fodder shredding near Bodine farm seven miles south of the city. James Yerkes narrowly escapes. Kercherville, about fifty and unmarried, is survived by a sister near Aville. Funeral held at Allen Yerkes home with Oak Grove cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kercherville
James Yerkes
Kircherville
James and
Allen Yerkes
Wallace Bodine
Mr. Yerkes
Mr. Kircherville
Mr Kircherville
Mr. Kercherville
Aville
Yerkes
Death of James Albert Lindley
James Albert Lindley a well known attorney in this city died at his home Saturday afternoon after a long illness of pulmonary trouble and heart failure. The funeral was held Monday at 2 30 p m from the residence under the Masonic auspices and interment was in Mt Hope cemetery Rev Palmer officiating. Lindley born September 17 1854 in Millcreek township Fountain County Indiana was a son of Joseph Lindley and Nancy Lewis. He began farming then attended local schools and Waveland Academy before entering Northern Indiana Normal Valpariso graduating BS August 5 1880. He taught several terms to fund his studies then studied law with White Moffett and Clodfelter before moving to Covington and later practicing in Crawfordsville and finally Covington. He married Rosilla Hawkins January 6 1881 and had a daughter Myrts Cecil born November 12 1884. A true Republican and devoted Christian, Lindley remained steadfast despite ill health, leaving a lasting impact on family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Albert Linley
Masonic Order
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Palmer
James Albert Lindley
Millcreek Township
Fountain County
Indiana
Joseph Lindley
Nancy
Lewis) Lindley
North Carolina
Waveland Academy
Indiana Normal of
Valpariso
Montezuma
Rosilla
J. Hawkins
Myrts Cecil
Mr. Lindley
Crawfordsville
Hon. M. D. White
Winfield Scott M. Flett
Montgomery
White & Moffett
M. B. Clodfelter
Covington
Hanly Married Daughter of Governor Elect Weds Garman
Miss Ethel E. Hanly daughter of Governor Elect J. Frank Hanly wed Harry O. Garman an instructor at Purdue University in a Lafayette Trinity M E church ceremony. The couple’s only attendant was maid of honor Nellie Rogers. Guests included local political and personal friends and relatives from Owen street Danville Williamsport and other nearby areas. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home with a small, intimate gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel E. Hanly
Mre
J. Frank Hanly
Harry O. Garman
Purdue University
Trinity M. KE
Lafayette
Nellie Rogers
Owenstreet
Hanly's
Mark Rogers
Roy
Charles Cottingham
Danville
Ete Stansbury
Rabb
Horace Elwood
Williamsport
G A R Meeting Set for December 27 at 7 30 PM
The second open meeting in the series will be held at the G A R Hall on December 27 at 7 30 in the evening. Mayor Jones is booked to speak. All are invited but an admission fee applies. William Remster and G W Martin, Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A. R. Hall
Jones
William Remster
G. W. Martin
Death of Mrs Henry C Wilson in Prescott area
Laura Blue Wilson died Sunday evening after a long illness at home northeast of the city from stomach trouble and other complications. Funeral services were held at the M E church at 10:30 Tuesday, with interment at Prescott Grove cemetery. She was born January 26, 1855 and married Henry C Wilson on September 5, 1872. Nine children were born. six survive along with the husband. She joined the Salem ME church and led a Christian life. The family thanks friends and neighbors for aid during illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Blue Wilson
Henry C Wilson
Rev. Palmer
M. E.church
Prescott Grove
Lana Blue
William and
Lydia Blue
Tothia Uion
Myrtie Coffing
Fred
Porter
Anna
Carla
Edna
Salem ME
J. M. Brown
Card of Thanks and Advertiser Notice
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Rosilla Lindley and Mrs Myrtle Lindley expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy after the death of their husband and father. Also advertises latest novelties in watches and jewelry at Gil phonse Lamp store on the south side of the public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosilla Lindley
Myrtle Lindley
Gilphonse Lamp
South Side Public Square
Car Load of Wisconsin Potatoes Selling Fast
A shipment of top quality Wisconsin potatoes is moving quickly as buyers snap up the produce. The ad mentions Ont & Davis as a source or seller in a brisk market for spuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Thax
Ont & Davis
Miller Anniversary Party Honors West Stone Bluff Home
Mr and Mrs Wm Miller entertained about fifty six friends on December 19 1904 for their tenth wedding anniversary at their home west of Stone Bluff. Guests enjoyed supper parlor phonograph music and social conversation. Recipients of many useful articles included Ed Galloway Earnest Coffing Theron Coffing Samuel Boatman Marion Abolt Wm Bowers Joe Houts Della Lang Abbie Boatman Mr and Mrs Barkley Clint Smith Barkie Galloway Lulu Timmons Sadie Cotting Artie Lang Bessie Lang Elizabeth Ward Ruth Huffer Urban A T Huber Albert Galloway Clifford Boatman Freeman Galloway Rosia Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Miler
Stone Bluff
Urban Galloway
Artie Lang
Bessie Lang
Elizabeth Ward
Ruth Huffer
Messrs. Urban
A. T
Huber
Albert Galloway
Clifford Boatman
Freeman Galloway
Rosia Dunbar
Newly Elected Fountain Official Set for Marriage
The Veedersburg Record reports a Fountain county official-elect is about to wed, signaling a forthcoming marriage as he takes a new partner. This brief notice notes personal plans following the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Veedersburg
Truce Ends as Lawrence Lague Seeks Liquor License
After a two month truce the Fowler temperance war resumes as Lawrence Lague applies for a liquor license. Lague, a Frenchman with strong support among county French settlements, faces renewed resistance in Fowler which has stayed dry for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Lawrence Lague
League
Boyd Grocery Sold To New Firm In City
Tuesday evening closed the deal for the Will G Boyd grocery with Lindsey Coleman and Sheriff Will Reeves forming the new firm. The invoice began Wednesday and the former merchant Mr Boyd long noted as a reliable businessman leaves a store praised as one of the nicest in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Coleman
Will Reeves
Will G. Boyd
Christmas entertainment at M. E. S. Sunday School
The M. E. church Sunday School will present a Christmas entertainment at the church Saturday evening. An excellent program has been arranged with a treat and presents. Sunday school members admitted free. nonmembers pay 10 cents to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
High School Literary Program Debates Global War Question
The H. S. Literary Program today begins at 1 15 P M with debates on the resolution That Japan is waging a just war against Russia The affirmative speakers are Emery Yocum and Rob t Riav The negative speakers are Alms Patton and Ferrall Williams Audience admission invited.
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Japan
Russia
Emery ‘Yocum
Rob’t Riav
Alms
Patton
Ferrall Williams
Bitoe
Tough 'clutomer Guy Osborn in Terre Haute burglary case
Guy Osborn, a well known local, is held at Terre Haute in 1 11 charged with involvement in a saloon burglary and $500 till theft. A girl and a man were arrested, the girl confessed naming Osborn and the other man. Osborn fled to Chicago but was captured. He supplied false names at arrest. the girl exposed his true identity. He faces a county grand jury indictment and a reputation for reckless dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Osborn
Terre Haute
Guy
Chicago
Vay
Officers and Teachers Elected for 1905 Sunday School Board
The Methodist church Sunday School Board met at the parsonage and elected officers and teachers for 1905. Officers include Superintendent O M Coffing, Assistant Harry Sturling, Secretary Gordon Ost, Organist Alma Patton, Treasurer Malisea Nebeker, and Home department President Mrs Boord. Teachers listed are Lulu Schwin, Blossom Boord, Tina Palmer, Adda Clifton, Helen Dice, Lottie Crane, T Clifton, Mrs Switzer, Mrs Nebeker, W Evans, Mise Miles, Miss Dunlap, Mr Bilsland, Mr Twiddy, and Della Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
O M. Coffing
Harry Sturling
Gordon Ost
Alma Patton
Malisea Nebeker
Mrs. Boord
Lulu Schwin
Blossom Boord
Tina Palmer
Adda Clifton
Helen Dice
Lottie Crane
T. Clifton
Mrs. Switzer
Mrs. Nebeker
W. Evans
Mise Miles
Miss Dunlap
Mr. Bilsland
Mr. Twiddy
Della Ritchie
M. E. Church Revival Arrivals in Covington
Miss Bella Cromwell evangelist and Mrs Ella Gregg singer arrive Saturday for revival services led by Rev. Palmer at the M. E. Church in Covington beginning Tuesday December 27. Cromwell is an experienced evangelist and a conjoined woman whose presence boosts the revival. Gregg is expected to aid with singing and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Cromwell
Ella Gregg
Covington
Palmer
M. E
Miss Cromwell
Covinton
Death of John Haden at County Farm After Long Illness
John Haden aged 28 died Monday after a long illness at the County Farm. Afflicted with a strange abnormal growth on one side of the body and down a limb, he had been there since boyhood. The body was shipped to Veedersburg Tuesday for interment by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haden
Ty Farm
Veedersburg
Farmers Mutual Insurance levies 20c per $100 assessment
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Montgomery and Fountain counties imposed an assessment of 20 cents per $100 to cover next year's losses. Secretary William Miles stated the levy would bring just over $6,000 into the company’s funds and that one assessment may suffice to pay all losses for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Montgomery
Fountain Counties
William Miles
Marriages Registered for Several Local Couples
Floyd Beals wed Daisy Harbert. Dewey Elwood Watt married Florence May Armentrout. William Kimbie joined Sarah S. Warrick. William Vaughn Stanfield unified with Edith Clawson. William O Stoner married Lola V Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vaughn Stanfield
Edith Clawson
William O. Stoner
Lola V. Cooper
Leader open evenings Dec 17 to 24 and other local notices
The Leader will stay open Saturday evenings from December 17 through December 24 to serve customers. Emma Abbott cigars on sale Monday. G A Law transacted business in Hillsboro Wednesday. Fletcher Woods of West Lebanon visited. Elmer O Snoddy and family relocated to Redman Illinois. Rev Wn Lewsadder and wife from Monmouth Indiana visiting parents. Dr Wolfe, specialist, at the New Modern Hotel with ad details. Fred Wearly of Perrysville, Vermillion county farmer, in town Tuesday. S H Wallace of Silverwood, Fulton township citizen, in Thursday. Wallace delivering railroad ties in the city. Read S. W. Coleman’s Xmas ad in this issue. He provides inducements.
Speculative Gains Target Customers In Pushing Firms Column
A column notes pushing firms of the C and their effect on special bar gains to customers. It discusses market tactics and potential impacts on consumer value and competition.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dames Kercherville
Shredder
Jim
Werks At
His Side
Cay
Oak Grove
Christ
Loes
Hanly
H. C. Garman
Gi. A. R. Meeting
Henry Wilson
Uncle John
M. E.S. S. Entertainment
H. S. Literary Program
Clutomer
Guy Osbern
Rascal
M. E. Church Revival Services
Mutual Insurance Company
Warrick
Emma Abbott
G. A. Law
Hillsboro
Fletcher Woods
West Lebanon
W B. Coleman
Elmer O. Snoddy
Redman
Wn. Lews,ader and Wife
Monmouth, IN
T. J. Lewsadder
Dr. Wolfe
New Modern Hotel
Fred Wearly
Perrysville
Vermillion County
S. H. Wallace
Silverwood
Fulton Township
Mr. Wallac
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