Influence of saloon politics in Mill Creek and Kingman cases
The article discusses alleged political influence of whiskey and saloon interests on law enforcement and officials. It centers on drunkenness prosecutions near Veedersburg, venue changes to Van Buren township, and a Kingman-backed prosecution where C W Dice led the defense for the local citizens. The narrative notes disputes, venue shifts, and a claim that the State's Attorney viewed the case as personal rather than meritorious.
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Millcreek
Kingman
Veedersburg
eTwo
Woody
Krogman
Tddk
van Buren
Morris
C.W. Dice
Noah Justice
Dice
Miss Veshlage Resigns From City High School Post
Miss Veshlage returns to resign from her position as teacher of German and history at the city high school. She had been re appointed to the chair and had been working at Seymour near her home with a salary advancement.
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Wilhelma Veshlage
Seymore
Fugate Dies From Heat In Attica
Perry Fugate aged about 75 of Attica died apparently from heat illness at the home of his foster daughter Mrs Frank Hardesty in the northeastern part of the city. He had traveled from Danville on July 2 under the influence and grew ill overnight and died Thursday afternoon. The body was prepared for burial and taken to Attica for burial on the Fourth of July.
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Perry Fugate
Attica
Frank Hardesty
Danville
Merryman Shines as Covington Lose Extra Inning Tilt
Dick Merryman pitched well for Covington in a 38 innings over ten innings while his offense committed twelve errors. Newport defeated Covington in extra innings 3 to 2 after scoring in the final frame and defeating Covington despite Merryman holding them to seven hits.
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Newport
Dick Merryman
Tragedy Strikes State Line Family Two Sons Drowned
Verner Cunningham a ten year old of State Line drowned near the city while swimming with friends on the Fourth. This is the second son lost by Mr and Mrs Geo W Cunningham within a year. Clay Cunningham died in Louisiana about fourteen months ago. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the family residence.
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Verner Cunningham
Geo. W. Cunningham
State Line
Cunningham
St Josephs Church Here Welcomes New Resident Pastor
St Josephs church begins interior refinishing and other improvements while Bishop Aldering assigns Father Shea from St Anns Lafay ette to take permanent charge of St Josephs and Veedersburg missions with residence here. The young pastor is well liked and residents hope for orderly work and continued good relations with the congregation.
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St. Joseph’s
Aldering
Fort Wayne
Father Shea
St. Ann’s
Lafayette
Veedersburg
Permanet
Father Stager
Fathers Schmidt
Tremmel
Pocahontas Ladies Host Benefit Social at Hall Room
The Pocahontas ladies announce a benefit social in the room recently vacated by Frank Hall opposite P. A. WieMahon's arson site. The event is set for Saturday July 12 with tea cream and cake served. all are invited.
Mrs Emma Bilsland Everly dies after cancer battle
Emma Bilsland Everly wife of James Everly died Friday night July 4 at 8 30 in Indianapolis hospital after cancer fight. She resided locally all her life and was sister of the late John Bilsland. Funeral at 2 30 Monday from Fourth street home with Eastern Star and church members attending. obituary notes birth December 13 1850 in bend of the river later moved to Covington, married September 23 1875, two children Lucinda and George who died in 1881. She joined Gend church 1887 and remained active in the Methodist Episcopal church. She leaves husband James Everly daughter Mrs Samuel Van Dorn and many relatives. Pallbearers listed. out-of-town attendees named.
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Emma Bilsland Everly
James Everly
Methedst
Indianapolis
Mess Neville
Miss Curryier
Benjamin Franklin
Nancy Jane Murray Bilsland
Covington
James C. Everly
Laucinda
George
Eastern Star Fraternal Organization
Methodist Episcopal Church
Samuel van Dorn
Julius Loeb
C. O Berg
Harry Voltz
C. W. Dicer
Mark Rogers
T. H. Mc
Samuel S. Rhodes Dies at 76 in Prescott Grove Burial
Samuel S. Rhodes aged 76 died at his North Fourth Street home Wednesday after a battle with Brights disease and heart trouble. The funeral for Rhodes, longtime Methodist member, was Friday July 4 at 3:30 pm with Rev. E W Strecker officiating. Survived by his daughter Mrs William Remster. his wife Rachel Ann Crane preceded in infancy by a son. Interment followed at Prescott Grove Cemetery.
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Samuel S. Rhodes
North Fourth Street
Rhodes
Bright
E. W. Strecker
M. E. Church
Methodist Church
Rachel Ann Crane
George Crane
William Remster
Detroit chosen for American Road Congress in September
After keen competition among cities including St. Louis Denver Minneapolis Buffalo and Detroit the joint committee decided to hold the American Road Congress in Detroit during the week of September 29. The event brings together the American Highway Association with up to 2900 members and 15000 associates the American Automobile Association with over 70000 members the Michigan State Good Roads Association and likely the Ontario Good Roads Association making it an international affair. A major exhibit will be hosted by the National Association of Road Machinery and Material Manufacturers with models from the United States Government. The congress president is L. W. Page with George C Diehl and J. E. Pennypacker on the executive team.
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St. Louis
Denver
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Detroit
United States
American Highway Association
American Automobile Association
Michigan State Good Roads Association
Ontario Good Roads Association
National Association of
Road Machinery and Material Manufacturers
Georgia
Congress
L. W. Page
United State Office of Public Acads
Exactive
George C. ‘Diehl
Good Roads Board
the Beerdtary
J. E. Pennypacker
States Department of
Evans of Terre Haute and Williamsport Dames Featured
Evans of Terre Haute appears with Mes darmes Minerva Schlosser and Allie Swank and daughter of Williamsport in a local society note highlighting their affiliations and community roles.
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Evans
Terre Haute
Mesdarmes
Minerva Schlosser
Allie Swank and Daughter
Williamsport
Old Glory to Wave Again Over Court House Tower
Councilman Vice removed the flag staff last Saturday shortened the rope and pulley, reinstalled it on the courthouse tower, and with Claude Doane repaired the tower roof. A new flag will soon float to the breeze.
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Vice
Court House
Claude Doane
Leader Store Opens Two Week Clearance For Summer Goods
The Leader Department Store announces a two week clearance sale starting Saturday July 21 with nothing reserved. All spring and summer merchandise to be closed out at a large reduction. Come and see that this is not half the story. Do not forget the date.
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Leader Dept
THE
Leader
Stop Look Listen Three Word Advertisement Warning
A Chicago publisher notes the value of signs and cites the railroad crossing rule Stop Look Listen. The piece urges readers to heed advertisements as warning signs and avoid swindles by investigating offers and avoiding shoddy substitutes.
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Holland
Chicago
Boy with matches burns barn in Indiana news item
Deputy at Ingalls reports a barn owned by Davy Thomas destroyed by fire. Cause listed as a boy with matches trying to fry a frog. The barn and contents were lost and the frog is presumed cooked.
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Indianapolis
Ingalls
Davy Thomas
New Teacher Employed in Monti High School
Leonard EK Elder is hired to replace Miss Veshlage who resigned. Elder, 24, unmarried, a Franklin College graduate, will teach mathematics Germain and manual training. Two or three faculty positions remain to be filled in the high school.
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Leonard EK. Elder
Monticello
Veshlage
Mr. Elder
Franklin College
Germain
Hillsboro Woman Found Dead in Bed
Hillsboro residents were shocked Monday morning when Mrs. James Horn was found dead in bed at her home. Dr. said heart trouble caused death and she had probably been dead about an hour. She had been under medical care but was not bedridden. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home.
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Hillsboro
James Horn
Horn
Scouts Hike to Fountain For Weeklong Outing
Local Boy Scouts traveled to Fountain on Monday for a week to ten day outing. About thirty Danville scouts joined them that afternoon arriving by train and heading to Fountain Bay for the trip.
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Fountain
Danville
Milton Leatherman Dies. Longtime Richland Citizen
Milton Leatherman a longtime Richland township resident and former postmaster at Newtown died in Elwood Friday and was buried there Sunday. Born December 8 1883 southwest of Newtown he lived in the township for years before moving to Elwood to reside with his daughter. His father John Leatherman was an Indiana pioneer who moved from Ohio in 1828.
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Milton Leatherman
Richland Township
Elwood
Newtown
John Leatherman
Indiana
Ohio
Fountain Trust Company Expands Into Commercial Banking
At the annual stockholders meeting in Fountain, the Fountain Trust Company voted to add commercial banking to its services. New directors and officers were elected, with W. E. Bilsland named head of commercial banking insurance and real estate and Wilkey keeping his post.
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Fountain Trust Company
W. E. Bilsland
Wilkey
Bilsland
Death of Maggie Smith in Danville Ill
Maggie Smith 30 died after an appendicitis operation at St Elizabeths Hospital Danville. Wife of Robert B Smith railway employe born April 21 1883 Warren County married Oct 27 1903 resident Danville six years. Survived by four children her mother three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 1 pm Tuesday home and 5 30 pm Benson Chapel burial in Mound Prairie cemetery.
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Maggie Smith
Jewell Street
Danville
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Robert B Smith
Benson Chapel
Mound Pranie
Heavy Wind Strikes Midwest City Causing Structural Damage
A fierce wind storm hit the city around 4 30 PM Tuesday damaging shade trees sheds and small buildings. Dust filled the air for half an hour while fruit trees and fruit suffered. Farmer Macks feed yard sheds were toppled. Danville Grocery Co roof blown off and tracks blocked. Widespread rain and downed wires disrupted communication with reports of several lives lost.
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Illinois
Indiana
Mack
Daxrville
Danvile Grocery Co
Wisconsin
Four good fall litter reported for Duroc ewe
A fragment notes a Duroc ewe with four good fall litters and a reference to Clint Baxith. The garbled text suggests details about farrowing and breeding, but specifics are unclear.
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Farrow
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Wheels of Justice
Miss Veshlage
Waynetown
Thetatt
Wayridowt
Benefit
Mrs. Everly
Prescott Grove Cemetery
American Road Congress
Boy Scouts At Fountain
Clint Baxith
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