Tragic Hillsboro Self-Inflicted Gunshot Death
Elmer Ellis, 20, shot himself when a .32 caliber revolver exploded in his hand at Hughy Hughes’s Hillsboro home after being warned the weapon was loaded. An inquest found no clear evidence of foul play, though friends doubt it was accidental as Ellis and Hughes had been together hours earlier and Ellis appeared in good spirits. Ellis was brother in law to Warren C. Powers, editor of the Hillsboro Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ellis
Henry C. Ellis
Crawfordsville
Hughy Hughes
Hillsboro
Arthur Hughes
Danville
Hill
Young Ellis
Young Hughes
Ellis
Young Eilis
Warren C. Powers
Hillsboro Times
Bowers
John F. Davidson
Sanger
Lafayette
Hughes
Waynetown
Ebner
Democrats Organize in Fountain County Precincts
Fountain county Democrats met in precincts on Saturday electing precinct committeemen Samuel Ward John McDonald James Sanders and William Bilsland plus delegates D W Sanders and W N White to the Frankfort convention They expect to organize the county committee soon with James T Sanders and Will P Gray discussed as possible county chairman Merryman Bros advertise the highest market price for hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Frankfort
James Sanders
William Bilsland
Samuel Ward
John McDonald
D. W. Sanders
W. N. White
James T. Sanders
Will P. Gray
van Buren
Foley Elected District Chairman in Fort Wayne
Mike Foley of Crawfordsville was elected District Chairman by the Democrats at their district meeting in Fort Wayne Tuesday. He succeeds A. T. Livengood of this city who did not seek re election. Foley had no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Foley
Crawfordsville
Frankfort
Foley
A. T. Livengood
Community bridal figures listed for week ending January 3
The notice lists Miss Bud Covington Miss Ray Fink Andrew McDonald Mrs IC C Pierson F S Roman Miss Silva Shaffner Mrs Eliza Van dergrifft. It adds that callers should inquire about any advertised items from F W Boyd P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Covington
Ray Fink
Andrew McDonald
IC. C. Pierson
F. S. Roman
Silva Shaffner
Eliza Vandergrifft
Services at Methodist Church
Bible school Sunday morning at 6 50. Preaching at 10 40. Sermon on The Ground of Our Pride in Christianity its Founder and its History. Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 Miss Lulu Schwin, President. Preaching at 7 The Lord as Builder. Special music for all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Epworth League
Lulu Schwin
Lord
Pleasant Surprise Birthday of Mrs Linsey Coleman
About forty relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Linsey Coleman's home on January 1 1906 to celebrate her upcoming birthday. A beautiful chair was given as a token of friendship, with music and recitations, followed by refreshments. We extend sympathy to those delayed by an unlocked door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linsey Coleman
Installation of Officers in Local Lodges
Monday night Troy Encampment No.5 began with installing officer Chas. A. Brown and listed officers. Wednesday night Irene Rebekah Lodge No. 207 installed Elta Miller N.G. and others with Nellie Galbreath as R.S. to N.G. Mary Galbreath. Last night Covington Lodge No. 21 installed its officers with Elmer Marsh as installing officer and a full slate including I. B. Clawson N.G. Samuel Kendrick V.G. and J. A. Duncan Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Brown
Troy Encampment No.5
Frank McMannony
C. P
Martha McComas
Mary E. Harvey
Treas
Nellie Galbreath
R.S
Mary Galbreath
L. S
Martha Gary
W. Delia Board
Covington Lodge No. 21
Elmer Marsh
I. B. Clawson
N. G. Samuel Kendrick
V. G
J. A. Duncan
Sec
D. T. Hedges
P. Ses
C. A. Brown
New Millinery Firm Opens With Clearout Stock
Local buyer announces purchase of Miss Yeagy’s entire millinery stock and will begin selling a carefully chosen lot of hats at low prices starting Monday. Prospective customers urged to come early for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Yeagy
Storms Defies Governor Over Secretary of State Post
Indianapolis January 3 Governor Hanly faces removal actions against Secretary of State Daniel E. Storms of Lafayette as Storms refuses to resign. A circuit court complaint outlines malfeasance grounds under a novel statute and may trigger a costly special legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanly
Daniel E. Storms
Lafayette
Storms
Storm
C. Harris
Harris
Miller
Charles Benedict
I C and W proposes Crawfordsville to Danville railway
I C and W official Charles Vancleve, representing the traction firm, met the council in Veedersburg to seek a franchise extension beyond January 1 or a new grant. The council will decide next week, with optimism for a new franchise. Vancleve said work to Crawfordsville road via Indianapolis to Crawfordsville could begin soon and that the western link would start shortly after weather permits. Oysters from Baltimore offered by Merryman Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vancleve
Traction Company
Crawfordsville
Danville
Vanclere
Kentland Court House Controversy Reaches Settlement
After years of delay the new Kentland court house in Newton County will be completed. County commissioners last week negotiated the sale of bonds and the half finished structure will be completed while business returns to the old site. The fight over the project has been long and bitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentland
Newton County
Open House for Mrs Haas Featured Harvard Guest
Mrs Maurice Haas kept open house on New Year day with many city friends calling in. Berthold Nussbaum a Harvard student from Marion and guest of Mrs Haas provided splendid vocal and instrumental music, delighting all in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Haas
Berthold Nussbaum
Marion
Harvard
Girl 16 Wanderer From Veedersburg Found In Danville
A sixteen year old Hickman from Veedersburg Ind was found wandering late last night by officer Barrick in Danville She said she came to visit relatives who would not keep her Police sheltered her paid for a room at the Saratoga hotel and she will return home if she cannot find work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Veedersburg
Ind
Barrick
Danville
Saratoga Hotel
Danville Press
Ratcliff Brothers Complete Fountain County Grade
Ratcliff Brothers completed the grade on the Fountain county side at Independence bridge this week. The 2500 foot long grade was built quickly with few embarrassments. F R Ratcliff says he is fairly satisfied with results. The Perrysville grade, built by him, is 300 feet longer. Both sites involved vast earth moving and heavy labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratcliff Brothers
Fountain County
Independence Bridge
F. R. Ratcliff
Perrysville
Independence
United in Marriage on Christmas Eve
Miss Ethe lyn Moffitt wed Frank E. Maris at their Jackson township home in a Christmas Eve ceremony by Rev. Shambart. Daughter of the late James G. Moffett and Mrs. Alice C. Moffett, she is a noted musician. groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Maris of Parke county, is praised for character and business ability. The couple, favored by many friends, receive abundant gifts and plan to return to college and school Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelyn Moffitt
Frank E. Maris
Shambart
Jackson Township
Alice C. Moffett
James G. Moffett
Scott’s Prairie
Fountain County
John E. Maris
Kin Rman
Parke County
President Decrees End Of Postoffice Political Machines
Washington reports the president declares postmasters must be appointed by the presidency and stay free of political obligations to Congressmen. While accepting some recommendations now, he warns all Senators and Representatives that postoffice political machines must be masked and politics avoided, including rural route carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department
A New Hot House Operated by Wilson and Clark
John Wilson and Alva Clark under Wilson & Clark have built a 20 by 40 foot hot house on East Jefferson street in Covington. They cultivate over 1200 flowering plants including roses lilies geraniums ferns and carnations and plan to supply the trade from their growing stock. They began construction last September at a cost around five hundred dollars and have already sold all market-ready plants. Citizens are urged to buy locally from the home firm for flowers and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Alva Clark
Wilson & Clark
Covington
Trustees Report Highlights Township Funds Details
The trustees' report of Clinton D. Smith of this township and Robert Kraut of Jackson appears in this issue. Read them carefully as they reveal how the township funds have been placed and managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Smith
Robert Kraut
Jackson
Officers to Qualify for New City Terms
Newly elected city officers, amid questions on oath timing, took the oath at the start of the week and are prepared for any emergency.
Cash prize drawing at Charles Crane’s on schedule
A cash prize drawing was held Saturday evening at Charles Crane’s business. The winning number was 26516 by Chas. Zeigler. The next closest number, 26517, belonged to Mrs. Otho Hershberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crane
Chas. Zeigler
Otho Hershberger
Arm Fracture In Hay Work At Gessie
Jasper Marion, while baling hay for R. C. Peters son, fell from a wagon and fractured his right elbow. Dr. Vawter of Gessie reduced the fracture. The patient is getting along nicely. The accident was caused by tripping over a wire fastened to the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Peterson
Baling Hay
Jasper Marion
Vawter
Gessie
Spence-Chicoine and Miss Chiceine Wed in Chicago Home
Spence-Chicoine Julian M Spence and Miss Marie A Chiceine married on New Year’s Day at the bride’s Chicago home. The couple arrived Monday night and plan to establish a home in a portion of Ed Nelson’s house as friends send congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian M. Spence
Marie A. Chiceine
Chicago
Ed Nelson
Anniversary note from Covington sewing machine agent
Thomas Walsh marks one year as Covington’s sole sewing machine representative and thanks patrons. He offers Wheeler Wilson and improved Singer models with attachments on monthly terms or cash with discount, noting over twenty years in the business and inviting customers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Wheeler and Wilson
Thomas Walsh
Bond filed for County Treasurer Mack Irvin
Mack Irvin entered as County Treasurer last Monday and filed a bond Thursday with the Board of Commissioners. The $200,000 bond is signed by a long list of county gentlemen and is on file with the County Clerk. The notices also mention Mrs. Tom Waisn ill at Jefferson Street and Mrs. Ollie Jones visiting Champaign relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Mack Irvin
Board of Commissioners
John W. Frazier
J. Frank Frazier
Wm. A. Wright
J. W. Hayes
S. J. Purnell
C. H. Ratcliff
Herbert Campbell
Robert Campbell
E. E. Keyt
Horace Grey
Geo. Duncan
C. R. McKinney
J. H. McCord
E. S. Booe
Holford M. Meeker
Chas. P. Coats
S. M. Irvin, Jr
A. Thos. Irvin
S. Me. Irvin, Sr
John Madigan
Wm. Madigan
Tom Waisn
Jefferson St
Ollie Jones
Champaign, Il
A. E. Butt
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Merryman Bros
F. W. Boyd, P. M
Methodist Church
New Millinery Firm
The
Baltimore Daily
Court House
United
Spence-Chicoine
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