Three Million Deed of Trust Filed by Interurban Line
A three million dollar mortgage deed of trust was filed Friday in Marion Boone Hendricks Montgomery Vermillion Fountain and Warren counties by the Indianapolis Crawfordsville Western Traction Company in favor of the Marion Trust Company. The Crawfordsville Journal notes a construction gang of one hundred men has reached Brownsburg and plans to join with Fountain Warren traction to share bridge and track east of the city toward Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Boone
Hendricks
Montgomery
Vermillion
Fountain
Warren
Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & Western Traction Company
Marion Trust Company
Crawfordsville Journal
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Brownsburg
Fountain- Warren Traction Company
Danville DL
Methodist Church Services and Programs This Week
Bible School Sunday morning at 9 30. Preaching at 10 40 and 7 49 by Rev Wm Vail of the United Brethren church. Bend Church preaching Sunday afternoon at 2 50. Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 40. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Rev
Wm. Vail
The
United Brethren Church
Bend Church
Epworth League
Commencement Merchandise Offered by Local Store
The advertisement invites graduates to call for graduation merchandise with a choice stock, claiming perfect selection, low prices, and liberal discounts for commencement occasions.
Killed in a Runaway Near South East Wabasa
Edward Brissey about twenty six and one half years old died Friday evening in a runaway accident while returning home with heavy timber and lumber. The timbers slipped, frightening the horses and the wagon passed over him or he was crushed after being thrown between the animals. He died about a half hour after being found unconscious. His brother escaped by jumping from the wagon. Funeral services were held Sunday. his parents William and Rachel Brissey mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brissey
William
Rachel Brissey
Wabasa
Edward
Patriotic Services Mark Decoration Day Observance
The city observed Decoration Day with a large crowd and a 1 30 p m parade led by Marshal Fry Bryant. The Mel lot band performed as colors were carried by a color bearer Henry Hendrickson and groups including the Guand Army Relief Corps K P Lodge Red Men and citizens. Rev Palmer delivered a well received oration at the M church as cemeteries were decorated and services held county wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry Bryant
Mellott
Henry Hendrickson
Guand
K. of Plodge
Oak Grove Cemetery
Washington Street
Palmer
Covington
Marriage Licenses Issued By Clerk Bryant
David P. Corey with Eastella J. Groves Alonzo Whitesell with Mrs. Cora Sanger Otis T. McAlister with Goldie Rich were issued since the last report by Clerk Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
David P. Corey
Eastella J. Groves
Alonzo Whitesell
Cora Sanger
Otis T. McAlister
Goldie Rich
New Civil Filings Include Divorces and Debts
The Circuit Court reports new cases filed since the last issue. Debtor Otho D. Hershberger is named in a debt suit with Jacob W. Dreibus and Augustus Heine as plaintiffs. Domestic disputes include Lucinda J. Lemon versus David F. Lemon and Martha E. Holden versus John W. Holden seeking divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Dreibus
Augustus Heine
Otho D. Hershbarger
Lucinda J. Lemon
David F. Lemon
Martha E. Holden
John W. Holden
Covington Defeats Attica 17 to 1 in One-Sided Game
Covington beat Attica 17 to 1 at the fair grounds on Wednesday afternoon. Attica showed grit but lacked training, while Covington dominated throughout the game with a strong offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Attica
Fair Grounds
Memorial Sermon at Presbyterian Church Honors Soldiers
Rev. Orton delivered the memorial sermon Sunday morning praising living and dead soldiers as heroes. He urged self mastery as a heaven born virtue and true heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Presbyterian Church
City Dads Meet Reassign Night Watch and Street Plan
City council met Monday evening and appointed Bart Jackson night watch after June 1 in place of Dr. Longacre who resigned. Bills were approved. They halted Fourth street improvements above Harrison due to hardship for property owners north of Pear street. Street improved between Washington and Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Jackson
Longacre
Fourth Street
Harrison
Pear Street
Washington
Wellman Prepares North Pole Balloon Expedition
Walter Wellman an American explorer readies a Spitzbergen expedition with Major Hersey to oversee the base on Danes Island and to launch a dirigible ascent near Andre’s old site. The first party departs Paris soon, with a larger team to follow and a massive balloon shed under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Paris
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Wellman
Danes Island
Andre
Major Hersey
Tromsoe
Fritzhjof
Mr. Wellman
Alexander Liewantaal
W. N. Fowler
Indiana
Felix Riesenberg
F. H. Buzzacott
Maxwell Smith
Hersey
Jannsen
Meudow Observatory
Editor Headly Reveals Candid Wedding Description
Albert L. Headly editor of the Gaylord Sentinel notes his own marriage to Miss Gertrude White. He jokes the groom is an editor not a society leader with red hair and crowded freckles. The bride is a young lady of extraordinary nerve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Headly
Gaylord Sentinel
Gertrude White
Silks for shirt waist suits in show window
Demonstrates Toeper silks for shirt waist suits with a Saturday sale. Offers yd pricing at 50 cents and emphasizes uniqueness with no two alike in all colors. May appeal to shoppers seeking color variety and bargain rates.
Kingman Man Given Three Months Jail and $100 Fine
Earnest Adkins of Kingman was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill in the Kingman shooting affray last March. He received three months in the county jail and a $100 fine. eleven jurors favored a penitentiary sentence, while one held out against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Adkins
Kingman
James Riley
Adkinson
O. P. Lewis
Andrew Marshall
Veedersburg
O. B. Ratcliff
Earnest Adkin
County approves township assessor allowances in special session
County commissioners in a special session settled with township assessors. Allowances ranged from 160 to 310 dollars for named assessors including Benton Wilkinson Jack'n Henry Lawson Jas. Starkey and others. Some names were noted as reported late and the matter carried over. complaints claim some payments were too large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Wilkinson
Jack
Henry Lawson
Mill Cr
Jas. Starkey
Fulton
J. M
Davis
Wabash
Squire BE
Rusk
Cain
Chas
P. Lyons
Troy
T. J. Brown
Richland
T. W Cox
Shawnee
Wim. S. Walburn
Frank Dickey
van Buren
S. F. McCouchey
Logan
Glorious Fourth at Montgomery County Fair Grounds
The Montgomery County Fair Association hosts a Fourth of July program with a morning horse show featuring premia for light harness and general purpose horses, trotting roadsters, pacing roadsters, and best pony turnout. Afternoon races include a 2:35 trot and pacer with $300 purses, plus Montgomery County trotting and pacing events. The day promises music shade water and a big crowd with baskets.
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Montgomery County Fair Association
Montgomery County
Newtown Fair Date Set for August 30 and 31
The Newtown fair dates have been announced for Thursday and Friday, August 30 and 31, with events planned across town venues. Organizers urge residents to mark calendars and plan attendance.
Saturday Specials Embroideries and Laces Sale
Wide embroideries for corset covers priced up to 35c, choose Saturday for 23c yd. Real Linen Torchon Laces and Cotton Laces offer a hundred patterns to select from at 5c yd. The Leader.
Presbyterian Church Services This Sunday
Regular preaching services at the Presbyterian church with morning and evening worship. The morning sermon title is The vine that pays best and the evening sermon title is The life follows the look. Sunday School also held in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Change in Dairy Ownership Near City
Rev J P Henson proprietor of Sunnyside dairy between the city and Covington purchased and took possession of Ed Van Dorn's dairy near the city on Wednesday. The Van Dorn operation has been successful and is expected to maintain its popularity and business under Rev Henson who is reputed as a skilled dairyman and respected by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Henson
Sunnyside
Covington
Ed. van Dorn
Mr. van Dorn
Rev. Henson
Linoleum Options at J Loebs Stores
Six nine and twelve foot wide linoleums are available at J Loebs Stores offering three widths for flooring projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
Deaths of Mrs Ponta Lyons and Mrs Lee Lyons
Mrs Ponta Lyons died at Central Insane Hospital Wednesday at 1 40 p m after illness since the start of the year. The remains were returned to her home on South Fifth Street and a later funeral service conducted by Rev J P Henson will be held at the residence at 2 p m with interment at Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lyons
Central Insane Hospital
South Fifth Street
Lyons
J. P. Henson
Mt. Hope Cemetery
New Farmers Bank Opens Branch in Wallace
The Farmers Bank of Hillsboro opens a Wallace branch in Love & Fine furniture store with Jacob E. Fine as assistant cashier. The bank, organized under state law, accepts deposits, makes loans, handles collections, and acts as financial agent. It offers safe deposit facilities and emphasizes strict confidentiality and security. It reports a 35-share stock basis and a Victor Screw Door Triple Time lock on its safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Farmers’ Bank of
Hillsboro
Love & Fine
Jacob E. Fine
Jackson Township
Shifting Care Prompts Inquiry at New Process
Ladies urged to evaluate shirt waist care at the New Process with emphasis on value. A contact phone number 33 is provided for inquiries and further information.
Crowder Involved in Saloon Fight Leaves Man Injured
Calvin Crowder of Stringtown is accused after an evening brawl that left Thomas Morgan with a dangerous chest wound. Morgan's condition has improved. Crowder faces assault charges in Parke County with preliminary hearings and bond set at fifty dollars. A similar case against Eimer Taylor is mentioned. Also notice for thirty acres of land for rent or sale near Covington via G W Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Crowder
Stringtown Ieems
Thomas Rowell
Thomas Morgan
Morgan
Jones
Twiddy
Marshall Stalker
Kingman Marshall
Crowder
Parke County
Harry Anderson
Covington
G. W Williams
Detroit Trip Pleasures Reported By Wabash Travelers
George Martin and his wife How ard and Ed Donaldson and John Franklin took the Wabash excursion to Detroit Saturday and Sunday. They visited Canada and enjoyed the trip. The journey was pleasant and the Wabash travel with their equipment added extra delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martin
Howard
Ed. Donaldson
John Franklin
Detroit
Canada
Missionary Tea Meeting by Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church holds a quarterly tea in the church parlors on Thursday June 7 at 2 30 PM. The public is invited. Program includes opening hymn readings solos recitations and a closing hymn with participants Nellie Board Emily Jones Jene Richardsor Zina Palmer Adda Clifton Mrs Romine Mrs Geo Crane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Nellie Board
Emily Jones
Jesus
Adda Clifton
Becky
Geo. Crane
Curtain laundering hotline ad hints at travel plans
A fragmented notice urges readers to call for curtains laundering and mentions a plane number 33, suggesting a mobile service or advertisement. The readable text centers on a request to contact for lace curtain care and travel by air.
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J. C. & W. Interurban
Browesbury
Rumer Thes
F.W. Traction
Dan Wilh
Methodist Church Services
J. Loeb
Circuit Court
Geo. W. Steele
Sec
Newtown Fair
Presbyterian Church Services
Ponta Lyons
New Bank At
Hillsboro Times
Eimer Taylor
Charles Baily
Missionary Meeting
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