Ex-Treasurer Ensley Refunded by County in Tax Fees Case
Indianapolis July 1 News that the county demands 22473.22 from Oliver P. Ensley former county treasurer, including 2505.65 interest. The claim rests on 6 percent deductions from tax adjusters on long-unreported properties, totaling 19466.89 from 1904 to 1907 plus 2695.65 interest to date. Also 410.68 is tied to Indiana Manufacturing Company tax collection under dispute. County officials argue sequestered taxes are delinquent only after the tax duplicate is opened and payment is overdue.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Oliver P. Ensley
Ensley
Enssey
Indiana Manufacturing Company
Supreme Court
Death in Auto as Street Car Hits Tour Car in Indianapolis
A touring car carrying four men and four women was struck by an eastbound interurban in Indianapolis on Belmont avenue. Two occupants died at the scene, one died en route to hospital, four others injured and taken to City Hospital. Driver John Sloan and Earl Gardner were killed. others named include Charles Harris, Marie Shaw, Nellie Geldsmith, Della Griswold, Nellie Geldsmith, Marie Weaver, and George Kelly. The car was shattered, with only individual seats remaining.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction
Belmont Avenue
John Sloan
A. J. Yanger
Claypool
Earl Gardner
George Kelly
South East Street
Farmers Up in Arms in Jennings County
In Seymour Indiana on July 1 two farmers Jesse Buckies and A G Miller traveled to Jennings County and killed several squirrels out of season. They were later brought to trial in the Jennings circuit court and each was fined 125 dollars. Farmers are increasingly determined to enforce game laws with seasonal hunting restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Jesse Buckies
A. G. Miller
Jennings County
Buckies
Miller
Jennings
Steel firm to build $1.5 million plant at Stinesville
United States Steel Corp has secured options on 361 acres of stone land at Stinesville and announced plans for a $1.5 million plant employing 600 workers to mine and process stone for Gary mills. Facilities will include stone crushing mills machine shops and an electric light plant.
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Bloomington
Ind
United States Steel Corporation
Stinesville
Gary
Local official Reelected Amid City Support
Lafayette, votary, and J. I Black of this city were reelected to treasurer and secretary roles, reflecting continued local backing for the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Votary
J. i Black
Treasecifer
Virginia West Virginia debt suits set for November hearing
Washington reports a conference among Charles E Littlefield and state counsel to plan the first formal hearing in the Virginia West Virginia debts dispute. Richmond will host November 9 as counsel seek agreement on minor points amid a large unsettled debt amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Charles E. Littlefeld
Maine
Richmond
Littlefield
Virginia
West Virginia
Mr. Littlefield
William A. Anderson
Holmes Conrad
Randolph Harrison
of Virginia
William G. Conley
Hogg
the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Mulhleland
Robinson
New York
Cleveland Wins Intercity Spelling Bee Impresses Crowd
In a non official contest at the Teachers association meeting eighth grade teams from Cleveland Pittsburg New Orleans and Erie competed in 100 word written and 200 word oral rounds. Cleveland finished with 38 errors, Pittsburg 47 New Orleans 66 and Erie 85. Mae Thurston of Pittsburg and Marie Bolden of Cleveland posted perfect scores.
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Cleveland
Teachers Association
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Erie
Mae Thurston
Marie Bolden
Miss Bolden
Willing to Sell Fingers in Ohio Hotel Case
Four Columbus men offered A C Balloux of Wheeling West Virginia three hundred dollars for a finger each. Balloux, who lost fingers in an ice cream freezer, is in East Liverpool Hospital. His brother Joseph Balloux arranged the offers following surgeons suggestion. The bidders include Robert F Robbins W E Thompson O E Mansperger and a man signing as D from Edward Street.
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Columbus
A. C. Balloux
Wheeling
W. Va
East Liverpool
Joseph Balloux
Robert. F. Robbins
W. E. Thompson
O. E. Mans
A Huge Family Tree for China’s Reign
The throne orders a history of Kuang Heu’s reign detailing major imperial affairs across the dynasty. A team of 123 officials compiled the genealogical work, which spans 221000 pages in 647 volumes and took seven months to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Kuang Heu
University of Kentucky names new president
Lexington Kentucky July 1 Dr R B Crossfield of Owensboro elected president to succeed Burris A Jenkins who resigned two years ago due to ill health Dr T B McCartney had been acting as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burris A. Jenkins
Lexington
R. B. Crossfield
Owensboro
University of Kentucky
T. B. McCartney
Woman Hangs Herself in Indiana Wood Shed
Mrs. Sarah Beard 55 wife of William Beard a well known citizen of Frankfort Indiana hanged herself in the wood shed with ill health named as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Sarah Beard
William Beard
Soldier Drowns Rescuing Man in Ft Sill Creek
Lawton Oklahoma July 1 Jacob Ochen an artilleryman stationed at Ft Sill drowned in Medicine creek while attempting to rescue a brother serviceman Ceshen enlisted three months ago The same dispatch notes the christening of King Alfonso's infant son Jaime in a chapel house with Spanish court ceremony and mentions a manslaughter law invoked in Salt Lake City Utah
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Lawton
Okla
Jacob Ochen
Ft. Sill
Medicine Creek
Ceshen
Alfonso
Jaime
Balt Lake City
Britton Family Reunion Reported In Crawfordsville
The Britton reunion was held at Crawfordsville Sunday with over a hundred family members present. T. H. Britton and family of this city attended the gathering, noted in a local update from Monday evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton
Crawfordsville
T. H. Britton
Notice to Patrons About Estate of Dr J K Zinn
I will take up the practice of the late Dr J K Zinn and collect all accounts and notes due to the estate. An early settlement is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Zinn
Letter List for Week Ending July 1 1908
A notice lists residents receiving mail for the week ending July 1 1908. Names include Mrs. O T Atkinson, Mr. Andrew Dean, J O Edwards and F W Boyd, P M. Callers are asked to reference any advertised items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Atkinson
Andrew Dean
J.O. Edwards
New Post Office Stamp Rule Defaces Diminished Value
A recent post office order declares defaced stamps worthless. Any corner torn or stamp mutilated disqualifies usage and letters will be held two weeks for recovery before sent to the dead letter office. Individuals may perforate stamps with a small instrument for identification to deter anonymous mail and theft.
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Post Office
Band Concert on Court House Lawn Saturday Evening
The band will give another enjoyable concert on the court house lawn Saturday evening. The program will feature national and patriotic airs and is touted as enjoyable for every citizen and listener. The band is playing excellent music and is up to date in every way.
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Court House
Barber Shop Worker Walter Seymore Dead in Indianapolis
Walter Seymore, who served as second chair at Will Thompson's barber parlors for about three and a half years, died at his mother's home in Indianapolis Saturday after a brief illness. He was 58, left a wife who died 18 years ago, and is survived by a mother and three sisters. The body was taken to Crawfordsville for burial. Several from town attended the funeral.
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Walter Seymore
Will Thompson
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by Clerk Madden
The past week saw several marriage licenses issued by Clerk Madden. George W. Miller wed Pearl Wagner and James E. Reynolds joined Hettie Waymire. Also listed are Herbert A. Woodrow with Bessie F. Carter Homer Mallory Mary Rhodes Fred Sprankle Nellie Shanks Camille Detroit Humane Vanduer Charles O. Gritten Nettie Rose Mervin Echart Selah Brant. See the premium chart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Madden
George W. Miller
Pearl Wagner
Herbert A. Woodrow
Bessie F. Carter
Homer Mallory
Mary Rhodes
Union Temperance Meeting Highlights City Event
Union temperance meeting under the W C T U direction was held at the Baptist church Sunday evening with no other city services. Revs Fox and Dougherty spoke about fifteen minutes each, presenting their views in a harmonious and instructive manner. Music by a union choir and Presbyterian Sunday school youths complemented the program. a good crowd attended.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Hedges Drug Co
Advertisement notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve heals scratches bruises and cuts quickly and is especially good for piles. It is sold by Hedges Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Hedges Drug Co
Indiana State Fair premium list announced for September
The premium list for the Indiana State Fair is released ahead of the event on September 7. Organizers promise it will be the greatest fair ever held on the state fair grounds.
Home in Twenty-one Minutes From Democratic Convention
A Forest Livengood powered touring car carried a party from the Democratic convention to Covington in twenty one minutes. The writer praises the driver’s skill and the comfortable journey despite rough roads and good air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Livengood
Covington
Foreat
Wingate Readies Fourth of July Celebration
Wingate prepares for a Fourth of July program featuring a balloon ascension as a highlight. The organizers promise an interesting event and a good time for all attendees tomorrow.
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Wingate
Has New Car, Albert Murphy Buys Franklin Beauty
Albert Murphy purchased a new Franklin car described as a beauty and speedster. The five-seater emphasizes late improvements and he enjoys giving friends speedy rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Murphy
Franklin
Albert
Milch cows in steady supply sold and bought
A dealer notes a good supply of Milch cows available for buying and selling with consistent availability.
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County This Week
Real estate transfers in Fountain County recorded last week show Emma Gray and others selling parcels in Newtown to E M Bever for $1.00, Celesia R Kerr transferring 40 acres in Richland to Guy Kerr and others for $225, Rachael E Taliaferro and others selling 40 acres in Richland to Mary J Gephart for $1.00, Teabella Trobaugh and husband selling lots 58 59 in Veederaburg C K H addition to G E Salmons for $1200, Nellie C Madden and husband selling Lot 168 Kingman to John H Ephlin for $300.
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Fountain County
Douglass
Covington
Indiana
Emma Gray
E M Bever
Newtown
Celesia R Kerr
Guy Kerr
Richland
Rachael E Taliaferro
Mary J Gephart
Teabella Trobaugh
G E Salmons
Veederaburg
Nellie C Madden
John H Ephlin
Kingman
Mrs. Wm Walker Reopens Piano and Music Classes
Mrs Wm Walker, a graduate of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music in London, announces the reopening of her piano forte, theory, harmony and counterpoint classes. Applications for terms are accepted at South Sixth street Covington.
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Wm. Walker
Royal Academy
Royal College of Music
London
England
South Sixth Street
Covington
East Liberty Social Notes Highlight McIntosh Visits
George McIntosh spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John McIntosh while Mr and Mrs Truman Orahood visited Elmer McIntosh. Miss Mary Lawson Elizabeth Blue and Loda Richardson with Albert Bennett attended Wabash children exercises. Many residents attended the Veedervburg street carnival Thursday afternoon and all reported a pleasant time.
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George McIntosh
John McInntosh
Mrs. Truman Orahood
Mrs
Elmer McIntosh
Mary Lawson
Elizabeth Blue
Loda Richardson
Albert Bennett
Wabash
Veederaburg
East Liberty Liberty
Murphy Fogleman
Grace Orahard
Elisaabeth Blue
Ioie Huffman
Charlene Moore
Bessie Huffman
Pavey
Fes Gleman
Orahood
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Srunlicease
Refugeehinat
Boyd
F. W. Boyd, P. M
Sohmer, Chickering Kimball, Packard, Steger & Son
Starck, Tryber and
Shoninger
Sohmer
Farrand
Commercial Bank Building
Danville, Ile
James E. Reynolds and
Hettie Waymire
Fred Sprankle
Nellie Shanks
Camille Detroit
Humane Vanduer
Charles O. Gritten and
Nettie Rose
Mervin Echart and
Selah Brant
Union Temperance Meeting
State Fair
Ee Lotte
East Liberty
Mary Allen
Hetetie
Bloomingdale
Elijan Allen
Scott
East Side
Rainier’s Pharmacy
Telgi
Mehoane Riesee
Meaorre
Judyville
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