Investigation of County Records Promises Revelations
A contract shows Julian M. Martin will audit twenty years of County Auditor and Treasurer books for funds due from officers. He will pursue civil suits, take 35 percent of recovered sums, with attorneys Ratcliff and Livengood handling cases. Large sums alleged, records said to be missing beyond the period. Fur boas and coats advertised at J. Loeb's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Board of County Commissioners
Julian M. Martin
Martin
Board of Commissioners
O. B. Ratcliff
W. K. Livengood
Death by Own Action Near Hillsboro
Daniel Nine, a well known farmer living northwest of Hillsboro, hanged himself in his barn last Wednesday. He had shown signs of insanity over a year and was once confined to Central Insane Hospital in Indianapolis. His wife delayed his return after a visit home for Christmas. Nine left a wife and four children. he was a prosperous, well regarded citizen with no vicious mania. He is survived by his wife and four children. Mrs Nine is sister to Mrs Points of Attica and Mrs James Ireland of Champaign, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Nine
Hillsboro
Central Insane Hospital
Indianapolis
Nine
M. J. Points
Attica
James Ireland
Champaign
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant
Samuel F Koard and Kathryn F Kerr have been issued marriage licenses since the last report. Purity bacon advertised as best on earth at butcher Reeds with a guaranteed claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Bryant
Samuel F. Koard
Kathryn F. Kerr
Butcher Shop Opens on North Fourth Street
Fred S. Reed launches a new butcher shop in the former Geo. Crane grocery space on North Fourth Street. The young market man offers a fully new facility with a wide range of meats, ready meals, and low prices with phone service and city-wide delivery. J. Loeb's Store advertises neckwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Reed
Roger
Geo. Crane
North Fourth Street
Mr. Reed
Cronk Resigns as Veedersburg Postmaster for New Role
John Cronk resigns from Veedersburg postmaster position to accept deputy revenue collector duties under the new alcohol law. Ed Patton named as Cronk's successor pending formal steps. Cronk praised. Patton described as loyal and capable. After year start, notices with fees revert to regular rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cronk
Veedersburg
Ed. Patton
Landis
Cronk
Patton
New County Officers Take Charge After Changeover
New county officers assumed control Tuesday morning after swearing in. In the auditors office Capt Will B Gray installed as head with Koapp Cardiff and J M Martin as deputies. Clerks office Anse Madden and Roy Sanders take charge while Samuel Diffenderfer becomes assessor with Wm Ward as deputy. Sheriff Hardesty and Guy Spinning retain deputies. G A Law retired with Bloomer Myres present at commissioner's court opening. All officers elected are described as good men and bound to give a square deal.
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Bell
Will B. Gray
Koapp Cardiff
J. M. Martin
Anse Madden
Roy Sanders
Mr. Bryant
Samuel Diffenderfer
Wm. Ward
Hardesty
Guy
G. A Law
Bloomer Myres
Tax Ferrer Contracted by County for Sequestered Property Hunt
The Board of County Commissioners contracted with Joseph B. Workman of Indianapolis to seek out unlisted taxables, enter them for taxation, and collect taxes for a third of the sum recovered over three years. He will access county records at no base pay, only his commission, under the 1905 act and 1901 statutes. Great reductions on ladies and children's furs at J. Loeb's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Joseph B. Workman
Indianapolis
Workman
Burn
Methodist Church Services for Sabbath and Evening
Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 am with the theme bouquets for 1907. Evening sermon titled The Captive Student. Epworth League service at 6 pm includes installation of cabinet officers. Young people invited. Coleman Reeves Coleman offer standard table oil cloth 13c and 1ic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Coleman, Reeves & Coleman
Williamsport posters cause rumor of Attica meddling
Williamsport woke to placards claiming an excursion to Danville was postponed but it went on as planned. The Attica rumor remains widely dismissed as bad policy and unfounded, with The Ledger noting Attica has no quarrel with Williamsport.
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Williamsport
Danville
Attica
Ledger
Attica Ledger
Rural Delivery Overhaul Targets Efficiency
The post office department is overhauling rural delivery. Inspectors gather information to base charges and raise efficiency. Unnecessary duplication on star route roads will be cut and lack of patronage on routes investigated. Great reductions in ladies and children’s cloaks advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Grafter Clark Freed After Indictment Dismissals
Thomas Edward E. Clark once labeled a notorious confidence man is released on $7,500 bail after five circuit court indictments were dismissed by State's Attorney Kurz. Clark had been jailed since 1904 and briefly freed Monday. Reports say bribery schemes connected to Bloomingto n Indianapolis and Covington are under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Thomas Edward E. Clark
Kurz
Clark
Bloom
County Board Ends Year With Retirement Mark
The 1906 county commissioners closed their final session last Monday completing year end settlements with officers and balancing the year’s work. Retirement of Mr Law from the board and several county officers at a new term adds a somber note to the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Law
Postoffice Box Rent Rates Increase in 1907
Washington DC announces new box rent rates to take effect January 1 1907. Rates are five cents per hundred cubic inches, making small boxes 10 cents a quarter and large boxes 20 cents more. Rent must be prepaid, with renewal required in last ten days of the quarter or boxes closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Washington, D.C
Hoosier State
Perrysville Seeks Growth in Interurban Race Outlook
Perrysville hosts a buzz of interurban development with the Northwestern line in Crawfordsville and the Ben-Hur track nearing completion from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville. The rivalry to Danville and Cayuga shapes route choices as Northwest ern and Ben-Hur push westward, with potential cross-river connections to steer early 20th century transport and local focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville
Northwestern
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Danville
Covington
Cayuga
Extension Assured for Indianaopolis & Northwestern Line
The Indianapolis & Northwestern plans a Danville Illinois connection to join the McKinley system. Cold weather paused work after a party of laborers arrived last Monday. Work will start at Sugar Creek with a temporary span and a cut to achieve the proper grade for the bridge. Supplies are expected soon and the line will become the main line once the bridge and grade are completed. Bargains in cloaks at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & Northwestern
Danville
Ill
McKinley
Illinois
Dagoes
Sugar Creek
Crawfordsville Journal
TRUSTEES MUST BE TEACHERS IN TOWNSHIP REFORM PROPOSAL
Ed B Scott of Wells county endorses an amendment to the township reform law requiring township trustees to have taught for eight years and hold a one year license before taking office. It also raises age limits to 25 to 45 and limits office to men. The proposal will be discussed at the Indianapolis teachers association meeting this week amid opposition claiming it concentrates township business in teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. B. Scott
Wells County
Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Bell Retires From Fountain County Auditor Post
Auditor James T. Bell retires after four years as Fountain County auditor following two terms as county recorder. A respected citizen and veteran, Bell leaves public service with a record praised for diligence and integrity, and the people extend their best wishes as he returns to private life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Bell
Cayuga Light Plant Cylinder Head Blows Out
Last Wednesday around 7 PM a boiler cylinder head exploded at Cayuga’s electric light plant, plunging the town into darkness for days. Merchants relied on coal oil lamps as the plant suffers a second such accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga
Holiday Visit and Local News From Shelbyville
Ollie Banks of Shelbyville Indiana visited his parents Mr and Mrs Al Banks during the holidays. Rev Phelps son returned home for vacation. Local section hands faced layoffs. Officials seek a raise while John D raises oil by one half cent. A W Banks and Bloff Lewis left on a trapping expedition expected to last a week and return with a good catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Banks
Shelbyville
Ind
al. Banks
Rev. Phelps
John D
A.w.banks
Bloff Lewis
Gruesome discovery in corn field near Clinton
A man found dead in a frozen muddy field near Clinton last Thursday mid afternoon. Undertakers notified, coroner Peare conducted an inquest but found no clues to identity. The deceased appeared to be about years old and had died from a disease related paralysis. Rockville Republican report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
John Coffman
Peare
Rockville Republiar
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J. Loeb’s
J. Loeb
Methodist Church Services
Sabbath School
Grafter
Ington, Ind
Pontiac, Mich
Ohio
Colemaggetf
Beves & Coleman
Reed
Penny
Mayer
George Fulton
Coyington
Mary Harrison
Marshall Harrison
East Extension Street
Esquire
BE. B. Brown
Frank Bingham
James Bingham
Bingham
Veedersburgs
Veedersbirg News
Mr. Bell
Gessie
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