Wreck on the Wabash in Marshfield area causes heavy damage
A disastrous wreck near Marshfield between West Lebanon and Marshfield left about forty cars ditched and two engines plus thirteen cars wrecked. Wabash engine 263 collided with a west bound local after miscommunication. crews escaped with minor injuries, while wrecking crews toiled overnight to clear the line. Summer goods clearance at J. Loeb's and local school commencement plans in Fountain County also appear in the report.
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West Lebanon
Marshfield
Wabash
McDermott
Redwood Curve
Weat Lebanon
Faulersbirg
Partie
Apont
West Peranon
Disembowled by a Fall in Veedersburg
Lorey Carr of Harveysburg was disemboweled after falling from a tree and is not expected to survive. Indiana units G will go to the front within days to aid in capturing Puerto Rico. regiments 157th 168th and 160th to be called. Local families Williams Read Miles Will Layton Pete Ust and others fished upriver last Saturday and returned empty handed after a camping trip amid mosquitoes.
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Indianapolis News
Veedersburg
Ind
Lorey Carr
Harveysburg
Co. G
Orto Rico
Indiana
157Th
Geo
Wiliams
Miles
Will Layton
Pete Ust
Artie Teague Wins Mill Creek Township Class Honors
At Mill Creek township schools commencement last Saturday Artie Teague won class honors and will represent the township in the county contest to be held in the opera house at Veedersburg on the 28th instant. Sixteen graduates participated in the evening exercises with the winner earning the prize.
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Wabasi Township
Fountain County
Voedersburg
Mill Creek Township
Artie Teague
Veedersburg
Gasoline explosion injures Hillsboro girl
Susie Napier daughter of Mrs Napier of Hillsboro was badly burned about the face and head when a gasoline stove exploded. Her eyes were not burned and doctors expect a recovery though burns are serious. Friends in the city wish her speedily healing. Mrs Ann Sauvage of the city has been appointed to a position in the Bureau of Engraving in Washington DC after passing civil service with a good grade.
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Hillsboro
Susie
Napier
Eity
Ann Savage
Washington D. C
Bureau of Engraving
Burglary at Attica business leaves no clues
John R. Hamilton of Attica found his shop entered by force last night. Thieves took a corner, pocket books, silver spoons, and assorted jewelry. Loss set at 80 dollars with no clue or cards left by the burglars.
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John R. Hamilton
Attica
Mr. Hamilton
Covington to Play Ball at Fairgrounds Next Sunday
Covington will host another baseball game at the fairgrounds next Sunday. State Line and Silverwood have challenged the boys for a game, with Silverwood favored to supply the next opponent. The team has had no practice this season, last Sunday's game being their first, but they promise to give their best effort in any match.
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Covington
Fairgrounds
State Line
Silverwood
Boya
Runaway Buggy Injures Farm Hand Near Attica
Peter Wisma, farm hand for John Crawford east of Attica, was thrown from a buggy when a horse bolted en route to an Independence ice cream festival. The girl escaped with minor bruises while Wisma suffered extensive cuts from barbed wire but none broken bones. He is expected to resume duties in a few days.
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Peter Wisma
John Crawford
Attica
Ile
Independence
Wisma
Horrific Crossing Accident Kills Father and Son
A northbound Wabash road crossing near Riverside left John Hullihan and his six year old son Charley dead after a train struck their wagon at 7:15 Tuesday morning. The scene showed grisly injuries with extensive mangling and scattered remains as trainmen aided bystanders cleared the wreck. Coroner Myers conducted an inquest while Kellars defendants’ counsel reported readiness for the September trial term in the related suit, Luther Delp present in Kingman.
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Wabash Road
Riverside
John Hullihan
Charley
John Hulithan
Hailiban
Father
Jed
Myers
Hullihan
Luther Delp
Parke County
Kellars
Kingman
Delp
Kingman Star
A Basket Meeting at Lodi Tomorrow
Rev. Wood will host an all day meeting in Lodi on Saturday July 24 with services at 10 am and 2 pm, a basket dinner, and baptising ceremonies after the afternoon service. A general good time, spiritually and physically, is anticipated and all are invited.
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Wood
Lodi
Co G Benefit Event Delayed. Local Notes and Recollections
A last night entertainment for Co. G could not be fully written up this week due to the hour but a complete account will appear next issue. The column questions city council attention to poker and gambling and directs readers to Elmer Bowers for details. Also notes an omission in a Republican report listing Fountain county lawyers and clarifies Sam Clark's Montana wool sale background and his rise as a Nevada or Wyoming area sheep farmer.
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Co. G
the Gazette
Billings
Yellowstone County
Montana
Sam Clark
Liberman Bros
R. V. Brewer
Wabash Township
Clark
Revered young Ian Norris dies saving another
Good Words notes the death of Ian Norris in the county last week. He lived in Waterman and fought for right, was engaged to Henry Randolph’s daughter, and was to wed this fall. His selfless act and bright promise stirred widespread sorrow.
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Rey? Norris
Ibtyas
Ian
Waterman
Henry Randolph
Lise
Death of Benjamin Gardner Linked to Local Loss
Benjamin Gardner, longtime local farmer and businessman, died during the night prior to last Friday. He leaves a widow and four children, including Lincoln, Lance, Charley Gardner, and Mrs. Julian Martin, all in this city. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 0 o'clock at the family residence on Liberty Street with Rev. Fowler officiating. interment followed at Mt. Hope cemetery. Gardner, born April 6, 1920, was 78 years old. He arrived in the area in 1845 and built a respected life as a quiet, generous neighbor and devoted family man.
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Benjamin Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Lincoln
Lance
Charley Gardner
Julian Martin
Liberty Street
R Ev. Fowler
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Lie
Colored Camp Meeting Preparations By Reverend Brown
Rev. E M Brown a noted colored evangelist visited the city Wednesday to arrange a large camp meeting at the fair grounds. The gathering is set to begin next week with Brown well recommended and his company described as esteemable and capable.
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E M. Brown
Fair Grounds
Mr. Brown
Fountain county oratorical contest at Veedersburg
The Fountain county oratorical contest will be held at the Veedersburg opera house next Thursday evening July 25. Each township will have a representative to contest for honor. Miss Mabel Zeigler will represent Troy township and is expected to perform well.
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Fountain County
Veedersburg
Mabel Zeigler
Troy
Mellott Store Owner Abandons Business Leave
Mellott a general store operator Joseph Davidson disappeared Thursday night amid mounting business troubles. Creditors seek about 1000 dollars while the stock has been seized to cover accounts, but the proceeds fall far short of the debt. Residents were surprised by the abrupt departure and had believed Davidson ran a solid business.
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Joseph Davidson
Mellott
Joe
Davidson
Cheadle Nomination Battle at Frankfort Convention
At the Jefferson County Democratic convention in Frankfort old line Democrats opposed the Populist backed Cheadle for congress. John W. McCardle won the nomination with 82 votes to Cheadle's 35 amid bitter division. The result signals possible re election of Congressman Landis. Also an urgent appeal to delinquent subscribers to pay overdue accounts.
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Frankfort
Joseph B. Cheadle
Congress
Asany
Cheadle
Smithereens
John W. McCardle
McCardle
Landis
Crowd at Post Office Photo Session Draws Many Prints
A large, unruly crowd ascended the stairs to the room above the post office for a group portrait of city printers with few onlookers outside. The scene avoided chaos as photographers captured the busy moment and no major incidents occurred.
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Printice
Accidental Injury In Yeddo Leaves Pearson in Serious Condition
Wm Vearson a well known Yeddo citizen was struck on the head by a falling pulley and heavy hay load, causing crushed skulls and brain exposure. He is in serious condition after medical staff from Yeddo and nearby towns tended him. Also reports Indiana Normal College commencement with graduates Edith May McClean and Florence Gertrude Hall delivering Orations and a patriotic recitation by Meda Yorke.
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Wm. Vearson
Yeddo
Elbert Palmer
Dr. Sparks
Dre. Rife
Simmerman
News
Indiana Normal College
Edith May McClean
Florence Gertrude Hall
Miss McClellan
Miss Ifall
Miss Barber
Indianapolis
Indianapolis and Misses Towey, Townsley, Savage Wolf, Rhoads
Luke
Bostic
Wilbur Stilwell
Meda Yorke
Yorke
Olive Coffeen
Cheney Bros
Cedar posts for fences and arbors in stock
J. L. Townsley lists a large assortment of cedar posts suitable for fences clothes lines and grape arbors. Posts range from 7 1/4 to 10 feet in length and are available for building projects. Call to inspect and purchase.
Railroads Offer One Fare to Indiana Republican Convention
All railroads set a one fare round trip for Indianapolis for the Republican State convention. Tickets go on sale August 2 and 3 with return through August 5. The low fare aims to enable broad attendance at the state convention.
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Indianapolis
Injured Worker Crushed In Stable Accident At Kingman
Omer Drake, employed by John F. Redenbaugh near Kingman, suffered severe internal injuries after a bridle collided with a manger and stall, pinning him and causing a crush injury to the abdomen last week.
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Omer Drake
John F. Redenbaugh
Kingman
Omer
Drake
Accident injures farmer as team spooks by gunshot
Joseph Taylor, working a binder on the Marvin farm in Davis township, was jolted from his seat when boys fired a gun Tuesday. The startled team bolted, throwing him to the ground and bruising his shoulder though no bones were broken.
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Joseph Taylor
Marvin
Davis Township
Taylor
Card of Thanks and Tragic Death in Independence
Card of Thanks from Hoau Murray and family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death. Obituary notes Nancy M. Henderson of Independence Warren county ended her troubles by jumping into the Wabash River last Friday morning. Foster son Henry Ferrell’s family provided care but cannot explain the act. The body was seen floating about twenty yards from shore after Mrs Ferrell reported her absence.
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Hoau Murray and
Faminy
Nancy M. Henderson
Independence
Warren County
Wabash
Henry Ferrell
Death of Mrs Hirshbeel Noble Wife of Carl Hirshbeel
Mrs Hirshbeel Noble died at home after weeks of illness described as typhoid fever. Born in this city she was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bartley and lived here all her life. She leaves a husband and four children. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Joseph Bartley
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