On to Danville Interurban Survey Reported in Crawfordsville
A mysterious surveying party arrived in Crawfordsville from Indianapolis and set up at the Crawford hotel for a week to ten days. They work west of town with plans to survey an interurban line from Crawfordsville to Danville Illinois. Few talk and rumors say the line may join the Northwestern system. Crawfordsville Journal reports officials for the Indianapolis Crawfordsville and Western say they know nothing about it.
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Crawfordsville
Crawford Hotel
Indianapolis
Danville
Ill
Dunlap
Afarr
Northwestern
Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & Western
Crawfordsville Journal
Special Saturday Embroideries and Insertions Sale
The Leaders offer a special Saturday event featuring embroidery pieces and matching insertions. Items priced up to 25e, highlighting choice selections and decorative needlework for collectors and decorators.
Covington Fair Dates And Plans For A Busy Four Days
The Covington Fair will run September 18 to 21 with four full days of exhibits. Premium lists are being issued as the association expands entertainment and prizes while seeking businesslike improvements and strong public support. No gambling devices or immoral shows will be allowed on the grounds. Probate of the late David J Newtown’s will was admitted last week. the estate valued about $2000.
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Supreme Court
Agricultural Board
Govington Fair
David J. ‘Vot
Newtown
Vacation for Rural Carriers Adds Fifteen Paid Days
Rural letter carriers will, after January 1, receive fifteen days of annual paid leave, mirroring city carriers. Each day, including Sundays and holidays, counts toward the fifteen day allowance, filling the paid vacation. New white goods offered at reduced prices, formerly 1 3 cents per yard, now 5 cents at J Lueb’s Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. Lueb’s
Charley Yerkes Injured in Barn Accident
Charles Yerkes, son of Barkley Yerkes, was badly hurt last Thursday when a ladder slat failed while he climbed a barn cupola to prepare a carrier for hay. He fell about 18 to 20 feet and suffered internal injuries. He is slowly improving after a period of serious concern.
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Charles Yerkes
Barkley Yerkes
Pearl valued at $900 found near local fishing camp
George W. Martin reported a fine pearl worth $900 seen at the pearl fisher men’s camp south of the city. The pearl, about the size of a pea, came from local fishing and many lesser pearls have been taken and sold in the area.
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George W. Martin
Sunday School Picnic Brings Multiple Churches Together
Under Methodist Sunday school direction a Union picnic occurred at Harri's grove in Vermillim county on Wednesday. Christian Baptist and Presbyterian members joined the event with many friends. Attendees brought well filled baskets and enjoyed a highly pleasant dinner and day.
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Methodist Sunday School
Harri’s Grove
Vermillim County
Christian, the Baptist
Presbyterian Sunday School
West Lebanon man dies by own hand with shotgun
Samuel Wakely of West Lebanon ended his life Saturday afternoon with a shotgun. He had lived in Lebanon after leaving Williamsport where he sold a small farm. Recently he claimed to have bought a farm in Missouri and prepared to move, loading his household effects into a car for shipment. Wakely, described as a drinking man, had endured a troubled period after his wife left him. He arranged the gun, placed the barrel to his stomach, and died instantly as the charge entered his body.
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Samual Wakely
West Lebanon
Wakely
Lebanon
Williamsport
Missouri
Walery
Folk urges Missouri merchants to favor town ads over mail order
Governor Folk addresses Missouri retail merchants urging support for local advertising in town papers. He condemns mail order shopping and emphasizes growing city wealth and country store prosperity through honest business and public scrutiny. A big sale is announced for July 21 to 28 by Spence Smith and Spence.
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Jefferson City
John Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Spence, Smith & Spence
Union Sunday Services Planned by Local Churches
Representatives of the Methodist Presbyterian Christian and Baptist churches decide to hold union services each Sunday at 4 p.m. on the courthouse lane. Pastors from the churches will take turns with Rev Palmer leading this Sunday's service. The public is invited as these services replace the usual evening services in each church.
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Methodist
Presbyterian
Court House Lane
Palmer
Copperhead Bite on Hunt Farm Man Saved by Whisky
George VanDorn, 65, working on the Hunt farm north of town, was bitten on the right forearm by a copperhead while repairing a binder. He was treated at once by Dr. Gilson in town, where swift antidotal care and whisky helped counteract the poison. The incident notes the snake’s rarity in the area due to civilization.
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George VanDorn
Ines Gapen
Hunt Farm
VanDorn
Gilson
George
Star Oklahoma Adds New Star to Flag but Not Yet Displayed
After talks between Cartermaster General Humphheys and Admiral Cowles the national flag will gain a star in the blue field at the lower right corner when Oklahoma joins. Because statehood is not yet formal, the star will appear July 1, 1907, making prior salutes premature. Also sale at J Loeb's Stores cuts ladies shirt waist prices.
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Humphheys
Admiral Cowles
Navy Department
Army
Navy
Oklahoma
Ice Cream and Cake Social planned at Wabash Chapel
The Y P C U of Wabash Chapel hosts an Ice Cream and Cake Social Wednesday evening August 1 at the home of Sam Rhodes six miles south of Covington. Proceeds go to the church and all are invited.
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Wabash Chapel
Sam Rhodes
Covington
Covington Citizens Send 103.00 Aid to San Francisco Sufferers
A letter from James D. Phelan dated July 5 1906 acknowledges Covington Ind residents for contributing 103 00 to San Francisco relief. The official receipt was enclosed and thanks extended to all interested in the assistance and sympathy.
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EE. W Heath
Mark Rogers
James V. Phelin
Covington
San Francisco
Cal
E W. Heath
F. Relief Committee
Ind
Danville Dentist Dr Sailor Adds Modern Mastery
Local reporter notes Dr Sailor of Danville has earned a Chicago Post Graduate Diploma and now offers advanced porcelain crown and bridge work not matched by other Danville dentists. His reputation as a careful, conscientious practitioner continues to grow among residents seeking the latest dental techniques. Ladies' tan Oxfords, $1.98, at The Leader.
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Danville
Unen
Sailor
Chicago
Sailer
Sailors
Indiana
Are Coal Mines in Sight
A Danville Illinois man representing a Chicago coal company secured options on about 1500 acres for coal. Contracts pay 50 dollars per acre for coal rights and 100 dollars per acre for surface use. He may drill and must decide within one year. Landowners include James Chipp James Sykes Jobh Richardson Lee Place Anna Richardson and R H Nix.
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Danville
Ill
Chicago
James Chipp
James Sykes
Jobh Richardson
Lee J. Place
Richard W. Parret
Anna Richardson
R. H. Nixon
Hoosier State
Presbyterian Church Notice Preacher to speak on The Great Alternative
The pastor will preach Sunday morning at 10 44 on The Great Alternative. Congregation to join in a Union service in the courthouse yard at 4 o'clock, with night service dispensed until further notice.
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Court House
Methodist Church Services Today
Sabbath morning includes Sabbath School at 9 30 with all ages invited to worship at 10 40 on The Elder Son's Dissatisfaction. Special music by Mrs Lulu Garrard of Vincennes Ind. Vesper on courthouse lawn at 3 p m with The Lonely Night Wrestle. Epworth League class at 7 30 led by Mrs Jennie Crane. All welcome.
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Lulu Garrard
Vincennes
Ind
Court House
Epworth League
Jennie Crane
Covington youths pass Navy examination for ordinary seaman
Charley Hugel is among nine of thirty three to pass the ordinary seaman exam. He will spend a brief furlough in New York City before reporting to the receiving ship Hancock in Brooklyn and may be sent to Japan in about two months. Harry Tillotson also passed in the prior examination.
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Charley Hugel
New York City
Hancock
Brooklyn
Japan
Charley
U. S. R.S. Hancock
New York
Harry Tillotson
Covington
Ruth Adamson Breaks Arm in Picnic Horseback Ride
A picnic group from the town reports Ruth Adamson broke her arm during an afternoon horseback ride when she fell head first from a horse using a pillow as a saddle. Dr Gilson attended and set the arm with chloroform. only one forearm bone broke but the injury will keep her out for weeks.
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Ruth Adamson
Ruth
Insurance Stir By Move To Appoint Receiver
Stockholders of the State Agency Company rush to court in Indianapolis seeking a receiver for the Indiana firm after disclosures on management. The company, which has a contract to handle business for State Life Insurance in Indiana, faces a restraining order while a receiver is expected to be appointed. See embroideries display in the Leader show window on sale Saturday. Choice 12 cents.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Agency Company
State Life Insurance Company
Tndiana
Choice
The
Leader
Col McMannomy Ill in City Home at 82
Col James McMannomy an elderly respected figure in the township and county lies critically ill at his son in law Will Coffing’s home in this city. At 82 he shows no improvement despite stimulants and the outlook is grim. McMannomy served in the Mexican and Civil wars. Men’s Poros Knit Union Suits offered for $1 at W B Coleman’s Hast side square.
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James McMannomy
Will B. Coffing
Lew Hetfield
Taols
McMannomy
W. B. Coleman’s
Covington Bankers Buy Danville Real Estate
A real estate deal for 25000 closed yesterday by Presly Martin of Covington and Covington Banking Company owners. Martin sold a flat at Madison and Oak and a 3000 residence on West Fairchild, taking a farm near Covington as part payment. The Wolfe farm north east of Danville, now occupied by Augustus Cromixhite, is involved.
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Presly Martin
Covington
Ind
Martin
Madison and
Oak Streets
Fairchild Street
Danville
Uniform Rank Installed in Clington by K of P
The Knights of Pythias establish a uniform rank in Clington with parade pending after new uniforms arrive. Officers include Captain C C Bivans and Lieutenants Victor H Gaines and Thornton Hunt, with Guard Fred E Layton and Sentinel Fred S Bell. The lodge is urged to support the unit, noted as a fine exhibit. The Leader advertises big reductions on men’s and ladies oxford shoes.
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K. of P
Clington
C. C. Bivans
Victor H. Gaines
Thornton Hunt
Fred E. Layton
Sentinel
Fred S. Bell
Clarence Nelson
Mont L. Crain
Covington
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Covington Fair
Charley Yerkes
W. B. Coleman
Folk
Union Services
Snake
Star OF Oklahoma
J. Loeb’s
Ice Cream Social
James D. Phelan
Chmn
M. M. Herrick
Presbyterian Church Notice
Methodist Church Services
Phlep
Soult
Col. McMannomy
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