Will Go Behind Returns Investigation of County Books
A contract shows Julian M. Martin authorized by the Board of County Commissioners to audit the County Auditor and Treasurer records for twenty years to recover funds from officers. He will be paid 35 percent of recovered sums and may sue to collect. Attorneys O. B. Ratcliff and W. E. Livengood are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Board of County Commissioners
Julian M. Martin
Theounty
Martin
Uch
Board of Commissioners
O. B. Ratcliff
W. E. Livengood
Nen
Ai. Martin
Death by Own Action Near Hillsboro
Daniel Nine a well known farmer living northwest of Hillsboro hanged himself in his barn on Wednesday of last week. He had shown signs of insanity over a year and was treated at Central Insane Hospital in Indianapolis. He left a wife and four children and was described as a prosperous citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Nine
Hillsboro
Central Insane Hospital
Indianapolis
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant Since Last Report
The county clerk reports marriage licenses issued to Samuel F. Board and Kathryn Kerr. Also noted is an advertisement for Purity bacon and butcher Reeds with a claim of best on earth and guaranteed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Samuel F. Board
Kathryn
Kerr
Butcher Shop Opens in Rogers Room on North Fourth Street
Fred S. Reed opens a new butcher shop in the Rogers room recently vacated by Geo Crane grocery on North Fourth street. Reed is a young, energetic, highly recommended meat market man and offers fresh meat from a new market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Reed
Roger
Geo. ‘Crane Grocery
North Fourth Street
Mr. Reed
Advert Goes On About Store Offers And Rate Changes
A fragmented notice from J. Loeb's Store touts ladies and gents neckwear and city expectations while warning that after the new year all notices collecting fees will be billed at regular rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
New County Officers Take Over Democratic Changeover
New county officers assumed control on Tuesday morning with swearing in complete. Key posts include Capt Will B Gray as auditor with Knapp Cardiff and J M Martin as deputies, Anse Madden as clerk with Roy Sanders as deputy, Samuel Diffenderfer as assessor with Wm Ward as deputy, and reappointed sheriff and recorder Hardesty and Spin ning. Commissioner G A Law retired. Bloomer Myres at commissioner's court opening. Democrats hold edge in overall influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Will B. Gray
Knapp Cardiff
J. M. Martin
Anse Madden
Roy Sanders
Mr. Bryant
Samuel Diffenderfer
Wm. Ward
Hardesty
Guy
G. A Law
Bloomer Myres
Cronk Resigns as Veedersburg Postmaster for New Deputy Role
John Cronk resigns as Veedersburg postmaster to become deputy revenue collector under the new alcohol law. Ed Patton is named as Cronk’s successor and will assume duties after formal steps are completed. Cronk’s promotion is welcomed, and Patton’s prior candidacy is noted as a qualification factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cronk
Veedersburg
Ed. Patton
Landis
Cronk
Patton
County Hires Tax Ferret to Seek Unlisted Property
The Board of County Commissioners hires Joseph B. Workman of Indianapolis to locate unlisted taxable property, collect taxes, and turn them over to the county treasury. He will receive one third of the collected funds and has three years to complete the contract under the 1905 act and Burns Revised Statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Joseph B. Workman
Indianapolis
Workman
Burn
Rural delivery overhaul targets efficiency and routing
The post office department is overhauling rural delivery as inspectors gather information to raise efficiency. It aims to reduce duplicate services on star route roads and identify reasons for low patronage, while continuing to improve service standards. Great reductions offered on ladies and children cloaks at J Loeb's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Great reduction on ladies and children's furs at
The notice highlights a sale event featuring discounts on ladies and children's fur garments. Details include a promotional period and store branding typical of a local retail clearance.
Methodist Church Services and Programs
Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m on Bouquets for 1907 The Captive Student is the Sabbath evening topic Epworth League service at 6 00 p m includes installation of cabinet officers Young people invited to attend
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Epworth League
Standard table oil cloth sale at Coleman Reeves and Coleman
A catalog note lists standard table oil cloth priced at 13c and 1ic at Coleman Reeves and Coleman, indicating a sales listing for household textiles in the local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman, Reeves & Coleman
Williamsport Plastered Rumor Targets Attica Trade
Williamsport woke to posters claiming a Danville excursion was postponed though it went on as scheduled. Posters aimed to keep Williamsport trade local, and rumors alleged Attica involvement. The Ledger found the Attica claim unlikely and considered poor policy if true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Danville
Attica
Ledger
Studio sale notices and promotional line from Crawfordsville Journal
An unclear clipped ad mentions J Loeb's Store offering a ten dollar overcoat and a studio in Mayer Block with a two week remaining. It also references a photo service with 25 pictures for 25 cents and a fragmented line about Danvite and CSCO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Danvite
CSCO
Crawfordsville Journal
Notorious confidence man Clark freed on bond
Thomas Edward E. Clark, once out on $7,500 bail, is reportedly released after circuit court dismissed indictments. He has faced bribery claims since 1904. The case involved State's Attorney Kurz and reports place Clark in Bloomfield and other Michigan locations.
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South Bend
Thomas Edward E. Clark
Cout
Kurz
Clark Houstody
Besa
Bloom
County Board Finishes Year with Law’s Retirement
The Board of County Commissioners held its final session to close the year’s affairs. After a long day the annual settlement concluded with retirement of Mr Law and several county officers as a new term begins, giving a somber note to the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Law
Postoffice Box Rent Increase Takes Effect in 1907
Washington informs post offices that from January 1 1907 new box rent rates apply. Rates are five cents per hundred cubic inches with specific charges for small and large boxes. Rent must be prepaid during the last ten days of the current quarter or boxes will be closed and mail moved to general delivery. Butcher Reed ad included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Washington, D.C
Hoosier State
Perrysville Hopes in Interurban Race to Danville
Perrysville anticipates interurban growth as Northwestern operates from Crawfordsville and Ben-Hur nears completion from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville. The race to reach Danville first could win preferred routing with the Big Four alignment. Northwestern agents buy right of way Crawfordsville to Covington while Ben-Hur expands westward. If routes cross at Cayuga the town must prepare to avoid losing out by miles next year.
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Perrysville
Northwestern
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Danville
Covington
Cayuga
Marriage Unites George Fulton and Miss Mary Harrison
George Fulton of Coyington and Miss Mary Harrison wed at 11 Sunday morning at the bride’s home on East Extension street. Esquire E. B. Brown officiated. After the ceremony the couple left for their Covington home two hours later, amid warm congratulations from local friends.
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George Fulton
Coyington
Mary Harrison
Marshall Harrison
East Extension Street
Esquire
E. B. Brown
Covington
Hoosier State
Extension Assured for Indianapolis and Northwestern Line
The Indianapolis and Northwestern intends to extend its line from this city to Danville Illinois to connect with McKinley system. Cold weather halted work after a party of Dagoes arrived last Monday. Construction will start at Sugar Creek with a temporary bridge and a deep cut to establish the proper grade for the permanent structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & Northwestern
Danville
Ill
McKinley
Illinois
Dagoes
Sugar Creek
Trustees Must Be Teachers If Township Change Passes
Ed B. Scott of Wells county promotes an amendment to the township reform law requiring a candidate for township trustee to have taught for several years and hold a one year teaching license, with re election possible while licensed. Age limit set 25 to 45 with only men in office. The proposal goes to the Indianapolis teachers association meeting this week and faces opposition for adjoining business to teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. B. Scott
Wells County
Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Bell Retires From Fountain County Auditor's Office
Auditor James T. Bell retires after four years serving in the Auditor's office and two terms as county Recorder. Citizens praise his record as a citizen, soldier, and official and send best wishes as he returns to private life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Bell
Bell
Fountain County
James T. Bel
Cayuga Suffered Blackout After Boiler Blast
Last Wednesday at Cayuga near 7 pm a large boiler cylinder head blew out at the electric light plant. The town lost power for several days while merchants lit with coal oil lamps. This is the second such incident at the Cayuga plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga
Local Holiday Visits and Seasonal Work Notes
Gessie Ollie Banks of Shelbyville Indiana spent the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Al Banks. Rev Phelpss son returned home for vacation. Section hands have been laid off at this place. Officials seek a raise and action. John D. plans to contribute and oil price drops 1 2 cent. A W Banks and Bluff Lewis have begun a trapping expedition lasting about a week with hopes of a good catch.
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Ollie Banks
Shelbyville
Ind
al. Banks
Rev. Phelps
John D
A.w.banks
Bluff Lewis
Gruesome Discovery Near Clinton Infield
John Coffman found a dead man in a corn field near Clinton shortly after noon last Thursday. The body lacked a coat vest and hat and lay in mud. Undertakers notified the coroner Peare held an inquest to identify the man who seemed about 83 and died of naralysis, with no clues found.
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Clinton
John Coffman
Peare
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Mr. Cronk
J. Loeb
Methodist Church Services
Sabbath School
Avvica Ledger
Grafter
Wontiac Mich
Cov
CMIBS
Reed
Frank Bingham
James Bingham
Bingham
Veedersburgs
Huo
Mr. Bell
Gessie
Rockville
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