Perry Hatt of Hillsboro Seeks Fountain County Treasurer
The Lumber World profile praises Perry Hatt of Hillsboro Ind as a Republican nominee for Fountain County treasurer. A traveling salesman with deep lumber industry ties, he has long shown civic involvement, especially in Hillsboro, and is described as well qualified and likely to win in a predominantly Republican county.
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Perry Hatt
Lumber World
Chicago
Indiana
Perry Hart
Hillsboro
Ind
Fountains County
Hart
Moil
Mr. Hart
120Th Indiana Infantry
Wecle
Perry
Stevens
Hadley & King
Crawfordsville
Harry Weissinger ‘Tobacco Company
Louisville
Illinois
M. @Comier & Co
Indianapolis
Brinkmyer, Kuhn& Co
John B. Ransom & Co
Nashville
Hillsboro Bank
Middle States
Ono
Illnois
Order of Odd Fellows
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Knights of Pythias
Orders
Masonry
Lodge
Chapter
Commandry
Mystic Shrine
Royal Order of Goodfellows
Fountain County
New Williamsport Marshal Appointed After Saloon Fight
Williamsport town council demanded retirement of Sol after a saloon brawl. On Wednesday night Joe Russell, former marshal and deputy sheriff, was appointed to the position. Briggs favored saloon interests while Russell supported ousting them.
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Williamsport
Sol
Joe Russell
Briggs
Russell
Attica Press
Wingate Pastor Hosts Guest of Daugherty Faculty
Rev. J. P. Stafford of Wingate is scheduled to visit and be hosted by Rev. Daugherty this Monday, strengthening local church ties.
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J. P. Stafford
Wingate
Daugherty
Pure Milk Crusade Brings Federal Aid to Indiana
Indiana’s State Food and Drug Commissioner Barnard announces federal dairy aid to improve conditions. Ivan Weld of the U S Department of Agriculture will visit Indianapolis late July to assist inspectors and promote pure wholesome milk statewide.
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Indianapolis
H. E. Barnard
United States
Indiana
Barnard
Weld
Socialist Labor party names state ticket and platform
The state convention met at the party headquarters in Indianapolis and nominated Oliver P. Stoner for governor and Gus Dreyer for lieutenant governor. The slate includes A. B. Dobbs secretary of state M. Siegel auditor Dr J I Baker treasurer Chris Schadd attorney general Fritz Lenz supreme court reporter Alma Kirkham superintendent Jacob Fritz statistician and electors at large Grover Mundy F Decker. Resolutions favor the national Socialist Labor platform and the Industrial Workers of the World, urging unity of socialist forces nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Socialist Labor Party
Oliver P. Stoner
Claypool
Gus Dreyer
Logansport
A. B. Dobbs
M. Siegel
Evansville
Dr. J. I. Baker
Chris. Schadd
Grover Mundy
Woman Chained to Cow Dragged in Indiana County
Miss Jessie McGuork of near Borden was tied to a cow and dragged for three hours through a barn yard damaging fences and property. Rescued by neighbors she remained alive but badly injured with severe internal injuries and low recovery chances. The cow had been chained to a stake during milking, and tangled rope caused the woman to be pulled when the animal bolted.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Jessie McGuork
Borden
Letter Carriers Elect Officers at Indiana Convention
The ninth annual convention of the Indiana State Association of the National Association of Letter Carriers met in Kokomo Indiana on July 8. Officers for the coming year were elected President A D Grow Indianapolis vice president Leroy Crompton Muncie secretary J W Huimmell Evansville treasurer H D Miller Fort Wayne and executive board J W Braid Kokomo W N Teal Lafayette and Harry L Hoestetter Lebanon Evansville chosen as next meeting site.
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Kokomo
Ind
Indiana State Association
National Association of Letter Carriers
A. D. Grow
Indianapolis
Leroy
Crompton
Muncie
J. W. Huimmell
Evansville
H. D. Miller
Fort
Wayne
Judge Schoonover Buys Red Ford Runabout for Ten Horsepower
Judge Schoonover has purchased and holds a new red Ford runabout with about ten horsepower. It is up to date in every way.
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Judge Schoonover
Preaching in Grange Hall near Covington by Ellmore
A preaching event is set for next Sunday July 12 at 7 30 p m at the Grange Hall five miles southwest of Covington. A Ellmore asks neighbors to circulate the appointment.
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Grange Hall
Covington
A. Ellmore
Vacation Granted to Rev Dougherty by Board
The official board granted Rev Dougherty a three weeks vacation starting August 1. He will attend a camp meeting and visit friends, and the article notes he has done good work for the year and deserves the rest.
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Rev Dougherty
Rev. Dougherty
Mrs. Martha J. Irvin Dies in Veedersburg at 2 PM
Mrs. Martha J. Irvin widow of Major Irvin died at her Veedersburg home on Thursday afternoon after a week of illness. Funeral services were held last Sunday with interment beside her late husband.
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Martha J. Irvin
Major Irvin
Veedersburg
Letter From Charley Says Vote For Landis Soon
A July 5 letter from C. H. Tinsley of Des Moines Indiana requests The Republican to learn what the G O P is doing in the region. He plans to vote for Landis and the whole group this fall after hearing Hanly speak with praise for his powerful talk.
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C. H. Tinsley
Des Moines
Landis
Hanly
Note on Mailing List Revisions and Delinquent Accounts
The notice warns of mailing list changes to comply with new postal rules and states that papers for over a year behind on payments may be stopped. It explains accounts may be placed for collection if no response is received and condemns readers who keep papers without paying. The message stresses enforcement and fairness toward honest subscribers.
Gotch Authored Wrestling Treatise Issued by Fox
Richard K. Fox press in Franklin Square New York issues a new wrestling book by World champion Frank Gotch. The volume covers training career and holds including the toe hold with fifty half tone illustrations and portraits of notable mat artists. It is No 20 in Fox's Athletic Library and costs 10 cents plus 3 cents postage.
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Richard K. Fox
Franklin Square
New York
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Fox
Shelbyville Couple Return Home After City Visit
C. Steinhauser of Shelbyville Indiana arrived in the city on Wednesday by auto and left on Thursday for home with his wife and daughter who had been visiting Harry Volts and family for some time.
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C. Steinhauser
Shelbyville
Ind
Mrs. Steinhauser
Harry Volts
Williamsport Mystery: Dr Porter Disappears Abroad
The Attica Press notes Dr G S Porter, a Williamsport bachelor, is reportedly missing amid rumors of securing a medical post on an expedition or visiting a Hoosier admirer in Indianapolis. Locals fear a long separation as the party sails soon. A newspaper writer laments journalism's power to shape reform and public sentiment.
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Attica
Williamsport
Letter List for Week Ending July 8 1908
Week ending July 8 1908 lists Mr. J R Elliott Mr Albert J Sims Miss Hazel Marchel and requests calls for those advertised F W Boyd P M for above notices.
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J. R. Elliott
Albert J. Sims
Hazel Marchel
Obituary: Thomas J. Marlatt Dies at 67
Thomas J. Marlatt, lifelong resident and well known in the city, died at his family home on Tuesday evening July 7 1908 after months of illness. Survived by wife and two children Mrs J W Coombs of Danville Indiana and Earl of Colorado, all at his bedside. Age 67. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at the residence Rev D H Palmer officiating with interment at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Thomas J. Marlatt
Marlatt
J. W. Coombs
Danville
Ind
Earl
Colorado
D. H. Palmer
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Fountain County Citizen Uncle Billy Allen Dies
Waynetown Indiana July 6. Uncle Billy Allen a Fountain county long known figure has died at eighty three. He leaves four grown children Thomas of Covington Hiram Mrs Armilda Banta and Miss Artamesa near Wallace plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Primitive Baptist and annual association attendee his funeral was held at his son Hiram's home conducted by Elders John E Miller and J jrson Canine and burial followed at Wolf Creek cemetery by Shuler Birdcell undertakers.
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Waynetown
Ind
Fountain County
Billy Allen
Primitive Baptist Church
Hiram
John E. ‘Miller
J Jrson Canine
Waveland
Wolf Creek
Shuler & Birdcell
Crawfordsville
Monument designs from E M Boord offered to save money
E M Boord, the home dealer, promotes latest monument designs and advertises savings on any size monument. Contact phone 81 for details.
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E. M. Boord
Western Indiana Gun Club First Tournament Held
The Western Indiana Gun Club hosted its inaugural event on Wednesday and Thursday with professionals Barkley and Cadwallader in attendance. Local scores were strong but turnout was disappointingly small, despite ideal arrangements and the club’s efforts. Scores and Thursday results could not be published in time.
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Western Indiana Gun Club
Barkley
Cadwallader
First Presbyterian Church Announces Summer Schedule
The Quarterly Communion will be held Sunday at eleven oclock. There is no evening service in July and August. Mid week service is also discontinued during July and August. Bible School meets each Sunday at 10 oclock. H K Fox Ph D Minister.
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H. K. Fox
Outing on the Wabash Heads for Merom by Motor Boat Party
Alfred Parker Dr J M Evans Ed Lee Jr and W J Martin of Frankfort Melcott Evans Tinsley Hillsboro join a six horse power motor boat launch in the Wabash river to camp along the river for a week or two en route to Merom south of Terre Haute they will visit Sullivan Indiana residents W W Harbaugh and Will Mellott former Mellott residents now proprietors of the teleg and plant at Sullivan The new lamp ad from M Board is noted for investigation.
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Alfred Parker
J. M. Evans
Ed Lee, Jr
Melcott Evans
Sullivan
Ind
Messers
Harbaugh
Mellott
Teleg
Daily Ledger
Miniature cyclone damages property near Boswell
A miniature cyclone visited the vicinity of Boswell Friday afternoon causing substantial property damage. No deaths were reported and the Fair association suffered notable losses from the storm.
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Boswell
Fair Association
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State
Sarnard
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Aily
F. W. Boyd, P. M
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