Lawmakers Seek Amendments to Depository Law
Deputy Attorney General Henry M. Dowling says the new depository law is like a defective instrument needing remedying before it fits the statute books. He notes harmony will require amendments to cover contingencies as officials from the state and counties discuss legal questions with the attorney general’s office.
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Henry M. Dowling
Dowling
John A. Ruuckelsheus
Fred A Matson
Caleb 8
Denny
Albert Baker
Merrill Moores
Death of Mrs Euseba Sewell Pioneer of Troy Township
Mrs Euseba A Luke Sewell died Tuesday at 6 50 AM in her 84th year. A longtime resident and charitable Baptist, she leaves three children Homer Sewell Mary Nebeker and Bart Sewell. Funeral Thursday at 10 AM from Sewell residence with Rev Rhodes officiating. interment Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Euseba A. Sewell
Troy
Euseba
A. Luke Sewell Wasorn
Scott County
Indiana
William C. B. Sewell
Homer Sewell
Mary
Hank
H. Nebeker
This City
Bart Sewell
New York
Sewell
Washington Street
Rhodes
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Zimri Dwiggins Dead in Lincoln Bank Turmoil
Lincoln Nebraska dispatch reports Zimri Dwiggins, once president of a dozen Indian and Illinois banks before the 1893 panic, died yesterday from appendicitis. He had faced prosecution but was exonerated. Dwiggins led the local bank later run by the Strathucks before it passed to new owners and closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Zimri Dwiggins
Dwiggins
Strathucks
Aged Farmer John A. Dodd Convicted in Malpractice Case
John A. Dodd a Franklin township farmer in Crawfordsville Indiana was sentenced to three to fourteen years imprisonment in Michigan City for complicity in a malpractice case involving Hazal Houser who lived on his farm. Dodd a Civil War veteran spent ten months in Andersonville prison and is described as aged and feeble likely not to serve the full minimum term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
John A. Dodd
Franklin Township
This County
Hazal Houser
Michigan City
Dodd
Andersonville
Mystery Death of Gary Man on Train Near Crown Point
George Wildermuth a hay and grain dealer of Gary ind was found murdered along Pennsylvania tracks near Crown Point with his head severed Police believe robbery and murder occurred on a train He had hidden 300 in cash a gold watch and a diamond ring but none were found on his body after the crash.
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Gary
Ind
George Wildermuth
Crown Point
Wildermuth
Logansport
Chicago
February 1908 Gains Five Saturdays Amid Leap Year Oddity
The short month brings five Saturdays for those paid on Saturdays and on the seventh day. This only occurs once in fifty years. Merchants and workers face unusual wage timing in February while May August and October 1908 also each have five Saturdays.
Remedy Query Across Congress Deliberations
A historical note states no immediate congressional action to fix the nation’s finances. It describes a hearing where top financial figures will present views to the Currency and Banking Committee. It expresses hope finances self adjust without new legislation and hints at delaying remedy.
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Congress
Committee On Currency and Banking
State Corn Show at Purdue Promises Educational Competition
Premium lists for the State Corn Show are distributed with strong interest across the state. Exhibits at Purdue will feature prized corn and rival cups for one year, part of the Farmers' Short Course. The event covers corn, stock, dairying, poultry, horticulture, and household economics with daily informative programs. Attendance urged January 13 to 18. samples due January 18. Send for rules and premium lists to G. J. Christie, Lafayette, Ind.
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Purdue
Ashe
Purdue Juan
G. J. Christie
Lafayette
Ind
Dunkins Celebrate Silver Wedding at Attica Home
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Dunkin of Attica area hosted about fifty guests Friday evening for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The house featured red and white decorations and a three course supper was served. Guests presented many fitting gifts.
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John S. Dunkin
Attica
Delegates Elected by Troy Democrats for District Convention
The Democrats of Troy township met in the circuit court room last Saturday afternoon and elected delegates to the district convention in Frankfort on January 2 to choose a district chairman. Frank Foust and Andrew Fuley represented Troy.
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Troy Township
Frankfort
Frank Foust
Andrew Fuley
Troy Democracy
Wabash River Rises High With Minor Local Damage
Over the past week the Wabash river has overflowed its banks across the bottoms and neared the two path track. The flood level is among the highest in several years, yet damage remains mostly limited to cuts and grades with some corn still in the bottoms.
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Wabash River
Funeral for Mrs. Ora C. Hunter Observed in Danville
The funeral for Nellie Kolsome Zane Hunter who died December 25 1907 at age 19 was held at Benson church with burial at Mound cemetery across the river. She was born October 27 1880 in Fountain County Indiana and married Ora C. Hunter November 7 1906. Their infant daughter Adelphine died the same day as her mother. Her husband and relatives receive community sympathy.
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Ora C. Hunter
Danville
Benson Church
Mound
Nellie Kolsome Zane Hunter
Fountain County
Indiana
Adelphine
Nellie
Woman Burned to Death in Crawfordsville Kitchen Explosion
Mrs. Mark Hershberger, 40, is killed when a coal explosion in the Crawfordsville kitchen incendents her clothing. Her daughter Marie 17 and son Glen 14 suffer severe facial and hand burns trying to save her. Husband Mark Hershberger, foreman at a shale pit, had moved to the new home a month prior. the house remains undamaged. Mrs. Hershberger was formerly Myrtie Chesterton of Veedersburg.
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Veedersburg
Cof Chemicals
Hershberger
Myrtie Chesterton
Veedersbure
First County Case Set To Open In Circuit Court
The case against the estate of W. W. Luke starts in circuit court next Monday. Brought by the county investigator for the state to recover several thousand dollars alleged due the county, it is a test case selected from suits against ex auditors and ex treasurers. Ruling on this suit will influence the other actions.
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W. W. Luke
Tenth Solid for Goodwine
A Republican conference in the Tenth district mobilized over forty workers to back Goodwine. Hammond Mayor A F Knotts ruled out a bid for lieutenant governor, clearing the field for Goodwine and pledging the district’s 141 votes as a start. May or Shattuck of Brazil had been seen as a Fifth district candidate but withdrew.
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A A.F. Knotts
Hammond
Goodwine
Conventia
Attica Ledger
Mayor Shattuck
Brazil
County horse thief detective group formed in Veedersburg
A county organization of the horse thief detective association was perfected at a Veedersburg meeting. Albert Campbell of Cain township was chosen president, B. F. Crane of Van Buren township vice president, and Chas. Gooding of Jackson township secretary. They will hold quarterly meetings with the next gathering in Veedersburg in March.
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Veedersburg
Horse Thief Detective Association
Albert Campbell
Cain Township
B. F. Crane
van Buren Township
Chas. Gooding
Jackson Township
Last Session of Year Setstle With Avdher and Hester Retires
Clinton Hester, senior member and president for the past year, retires from the board after winding up the year’s business. James K. Copeland of Kingston is named the new commissioner for the Second or southwest district and will be sworn in next session.
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Clinton Hester
James KN. Copeland
Kingstan
Wind Blows on Republican Central Committee Race
Sheriff John R. Hardesty of this county is a candidate for chairman of the Republican central committee and is praised as a true Republican and hard worker who will give coach service if elected. J. L. Allen Jr. is urged to run but must travel to Hot Springs for two months.
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John R. Hardesty
Republican Central Committee
Hardesty
J. L. Allen, Jr
Hot Springs
Attica Leiger
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Jan 3 Meeting
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 p.m. Preaching at 7 p.m. Prayer service Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Sailor's home Friday January 3. Frank K. Dougherty, Pastor.
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Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
Sailor
Frank K. Dougherty
First Presbyterian Church Services and Meetings
The First Presbyterian Church at 620 Fourth street lists Sunday worship and preaching times with a Veedersburg exception on the first Sunday. Bible School at 10 o'clock, Elmore Arter. Morning service at 11, evening at 7 with Bible School teachers meeting. Ladies Aid meets 2:30 on 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Session on 1st Friday. Deacons meet 3rd Wednesday. Messenger Service on 1st and 3rd Fridays at 4.
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Fourth Street
Veedersburg
Bible School
Elmore Arter
Ladies Aid Society
Mark Rogers
Fry Bryant
A. T. Livengood
Sec. Messenger Service
County Farm Agriculture School Proposal
Every Indiana county maintains a county farm with a home for indigent poor. A movement seeks to convert these farms into agricultural schools to conduct stock and grain experiments. Fountain County offers excellent land for profitable tests at minimal extra cost, per the Attica Press.
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Indiana
Fountain County
Attica Press
Gard Declines Congress Candidacy Amid County Race
Dr Oliver Gard announces he will not run for Congress citing multiple Republican candidates in the district. He thanks supporters and says he will not enter the race unless a single candidate emerges from Clinton County. Harness of Howard and Tucker of Hamilton remain in the field.
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Gard
Clinton
Itie
Harness
Howard
Tucker
Hamilton
Dr. Gord
Frankfort
Congress
Councilman Accused Of Unpaid City Orders
Our investigations reveal a council member holds about 2,00000 in city orders marked not paid for want of funds. With city clerk guiding, these were purchased by the council member likely at a discount while the city lacked money. A four month delay by the treasurer to pay, and the orders remain unpaid at the city's expense.
Clifton Near-Term Southern Trip Plans Amid Illness
Mrs. T. A. Clifton has been critically ill for a week. If she improves enough to travel, she and her family will depart for the South around the 21st inst. She has suffered greatly, worsening over the last eighteen months.
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T. A. Clifton
South
William J Bryan income figures cited by Chicago Record Herald
William E Curtis reports Bryan earns at least 50000 dollars yearly from lectures and over 100000 dollars from the Commoner. With several years in the business, Curtis estimates Bryan’s fortune near a million dollars, noting the rapid rise from modest beginnings.
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William E. Curtis
Chicago Resord Herald
William’ A Bryan
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Euseba Sewell
Mattie Grady
San- 20
California
W Sharon
Springs
Texas
Rather
J. W. Ward
Zimri-Dwiggins
Purdus University
Wane Teying
Avdher
Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
H. K. Fox
Oliver Gard
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