John Sherrell loses both feet after Tow Path train collision
John Sherrell, 72, deaf and dumb, was struck by a Tow Path train about nine o'clock Saturday morning half a mile north of the city while returning from a hunting trip. One foot was crushed above the ankle and the other mangled. both were amputated at the depot with Drs Miller Gilson Myers Nebeker assisting. He is recovering, living with his ill niece Mrs Anna Hunt. The accident occurred when he stepped onto the track from brush, unable to hear or see the train or crew. The incident is deemed deplorable but not the fault of the train crew.
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John Sherrell
Drs Miller
Gilson
Anna Hunt
Sherrell
Neice
Mrs. Lydia Madden Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Lydia A Marks Madden mother of County Clerk Madden died at her North Park county home after weeks of suffering She was born May 23 1830 and died July 17 1908 aged 78 years 1 month 24 days Funeral services were held at the Friends church with Rev Noah Vixon officiating Interment followed at Rush Creek cemetery Attendance included neighbors and Colonel Madden s friends Also included an advertisement for carpet at J Loeb s Stores offering 45 cent carpet at 45 cents and 70 cent carpet at 63 cents during the month
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Lydia Madden
Madden
North Park County
Lydia A. Marks Madden
Friends Church
Noah Vixon
Messers Cook and Miller
Rush Creek Cemetery
Tragic train crash wipes out Fort Wayne family
Charles Sherman King of Fort Wayne his wife and four children and guest Fayma Bradshaw along with chauffeur Carl Timmis die when the Manhattan Limited hits their car at a Columbia City crossing. Miss Bradshaw is noted as a guest and R S Bradshaw is identified as her father. The King party aimed for Lake Wawassee with a rapid two and a half hour run time.
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Columbia City
Ind
Charles Sherman King
Fort Wayne
Lake Wawagee
King Cottage
King
Prudential Insurance Company
Indiana
Wabash County
Miss Bradshaw
R. S. Bradshaw
Tinemis
Limited
Timmis
Lake Wawasee
Anxious Wabash Justice Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
Charles C. Martin, a Wabash County justice of the peace, failed to appear for a preliminary hearing after being arrested on grand larceny charges. His bond was forfeited. Six men were arrested at lakes in the county and fined 300 dollars total after prior arrests. Authorities allege improper conduct, secret trials, and misappropriation of funds including insurance premiums. A 600 dollar reward is offered for Martin’s capture. insurance investigations follow.
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Wabash
Ind
Charles C. Martin
W. D. Huffman
Martin
Gallion
Carpenter
Dayton Huffman
Henry Metzger
Mrs. Gicks of Indianapolis Visits Dr Gicks Family
Mrs. E. Gicks of Indianapolis arrives Sunday evening as the guest of her son and his family, taking the opportunity to spend time with them.
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E. Gicks
Indianapois
Dr. Gicks
Death of John W. Sullivan prominent Indiana merchant
John W. Sullivan a Logansport native and longtime grocer partner of George McComas died July 20 1908 in the city after a long illness from arterial sclerosis He was born October 29 1852 in New Hampshire and survived by his wife Elizabeth and three sons He belonged to the Catholic Church Red Men Knights of Columbus and served in public trusts His funeral was held at St Joseph's Church after which he was buried in the Catholic cemetery The Leader's Harvest Bargain Sale advertises dry goods carpets clothing and more through August 1.
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Noosa
Johnny” Sullivan
John W. Sullivan
Daniel and
Mary Sullivan
New Hampshire
Margaret Mce Comas
Ellen Moriarity
Ralph George and
Mack
Indiana
Logansport
Covington
John Spence
People’s Friend
Grm
Hardy & Duncan
George McComas
McComas
Eizabeth McMahon
Famiy Council
Sacred Relations
Sullivan
Catholic Church
Order
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Knights
Johnny Sullivan
Father Schmitt
St Joseph’s Church
Military Band Seeks Covington Players for Fort Burrows Trip
In Danville last week Professor Webb selects Covington musicians Jos Barter Johnson Miles Fox Galloway Arter Spence to join the Regimental Band for a trip to Fort Burrows near Zion City NL to attend the State Encampment. They left Sunday to be away a week or ten days. The honor reflects credit on them.
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Prof. Webb
Danville
Barter
Jos, Johnson
W. G. Miles
Kenny Fox
Herbert Galloway
Elmore Arter
Leslie Spence
Covington
Fort Burrows
Zion City
Trombone Talk Turns to Antics and Accidentals
A Washington Post piece recounts a comic exchange in a Prosthetic style jam session where Biggs, a heavy smoker with one lung, asks a trombonist for tips. The musician explains trombone positions and clefs, quizzing Biggs about B flat versus C horn and end with a joke about buying an accordion.
The Cunningham Cheney Wedding Canceled
The bridegroom Carl Cunningham failed to appear for the marriage to Miss Tula Cheney last Sunday evening, leaving Crawfordsville with a possible divorcee history and a missing explanation. Miss Cheney mourns the disruption but holds hope for future happiness while Cunningham remains elusive after two weeks in Terre Haute. Ten cents saved on every dollars worth of goods purchased at
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Carl Cunningham
Tula Cheney
Terre Haute
Crawfordsville
Miss Cheney
J. Loeb’s
New Wheat Yields Reported Good Quality for Market
New wheat is arriving in market at 60 to 63 pounds per bushel with yields from 16 to 40 bushels per acre. Dry conditions and favorable shape mark the harvest, and acres sown last fall show a strong turnout. Oats exceed early expectations with fair yields.
Oilman Jacob Fine seeks sale of 80 acres near first gush in Texas
In The Oil Business Jacob Fine of Wallace travels to Texas to dispose of his 80 acres near the oil strike. He may return to Jackson township to settle for life, remaining the same Jake whether or not he earns a million. He was formerly trustee and is now cashier of the Wallace bank.
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Jacob Fine
Wallace
Texas
Jackson Township
Jake
Wallace Bank
Crawfordsville Journal
Calf Recounts Narrow Night Auto Collision on Way Home
California Auditor Gray recalls last Thursday night when driving from Veedersburg to the city his car struck a calf that dashed from the roadside. The impact damaged the auto but he escaped serious injury. A missing ladies gold opal ring was reported lost near Ost and Davis stores Saturday. reward offered at the office.
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Auditor Gray
Veedersburg
Ost & Davia
Man Overboard Aboard the Ocean Liner London Answers
In a vivid account from London Answers a passenger recounts being thrown into the Atlantic from an ocean liner. He describes the panic of the fall, the fear of the propeller, and clinging to life as the steamer circles and a rescue boat picks him up with a boat hook.
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Atlantic
England
London Answers
Exaggerated railway accident telegram joke surfaces
A comic misreport circulates after a railway crash where a telegram to a friend's wife claims severe injuries. A later correction reveals the initial death and multiple limb losses were exaggerated and the true message was far less dire.
Informer warns John Hall over stolen apparel
The London Tattler reports that John Hall is accused of fraudulently taking several items of clothing. He is warned to return them promptly or his name will be made public.
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John Hall
London Tattler
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Forres
Mee
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Squire
John W. Ssatilivas
Sed
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Wong
Washington Post
Cunningham Cheney
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