Pardons Granted to Caleb Powers and James Howard
Governor Wilson pardons Caleb Powers and James Howard ending a famed Kentucky case. Powers left Georgetown jail at 10 a m and Howard freed from the state penitentiary about the same time. The case centered on the Goebel assassination during the 1900 governor's race and drew signatures from across the country in support of clemency.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Willson
United States
Powers
Georgetown
Howard
William Goebel
William S. ‘Taylor
Goebel
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Wilson
Squirrels Open Season Dates Clarified
Officials confirm the hunting open season for squirrels runs from July 1 to October 1, not after June 10. The public misconception about post June 10 hunting is incorrect and no additional season exists outside the stated period.
Children’s Day Exercises Held at Kentuck Church
Children's Day exercises were held at Kentuck church Sunday evening. A good program was rendered with the children all doing well and a fine time enjoyed by all.
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Kentuck Church
Covington Secures Winter Lecture Course
Covington will host a seven attraction winter lecture series arranged by contract with The Glazier Lyceum Bureau of Chicago. The course promises one of the best bills ever offered in Covington and season tickets will be available.
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Covington
Glazier Lyceum Bureau of
Chicago
McAdams Resigns from Railroad Commission
Hon. C. V. McAdams resigns from the Railroad Commission effective Monday June 8 after ten days notice. He will enter the dairy business in Indianapolis at once. Mesdame Charles Murray and William Alexander visited friends at Portland on Wednesday. Hunt serves as an honorary member and may do outside work.
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C. V. McAdams
Railroad Commission
McAdams
Hunt
Indianapolis
Charles Murray
William Alexander
Portland
Pearson Marlatt Wed In Simple Evening Ceremony
At eight o'clock Wednesday evening Miss George Pearson and Jas S Marlatt were united in marriage in Attica. Rev A T Briggs officiated. The ceremony was simple and about 75 guests attended the wedding highlighting the couple as prominent local figures.
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George Pearson
Attica
Jas. S. Marlatt
A. T. Briggs
Pearl Find by Cayuga Boys Stirs Local Interest
Two Cayuga boys Carl Gillis and Arthur Woodary found a 37 grain capsule pearl in the Wabash River at the Big Vermillion mouth after two weeks of hunting. A Vincennes buyer offered 650 dollars but the youths refused the price.
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Carl Gillis
Arthur Woodary
Wabash
Vincennes
Judgment Affirmed Against Harley Stucker in Assault Case
The supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling awarding $1,000 to the plaintiff, the wife at the time of the assault. The decision last Thursday means Stucker's bondsmen must pay the judgment plus interest.
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Harley Stucker
Supreme Court
Stucker
Settlement Reimburses Crawford for Stolen Horse
Attica Ledger reports M. E. Foey and Chas Ross representing Robert Green settled a December horse theft for Guy Crawford. Crawford authorized F. A. Nave to arrange payment. Green’s estate agreed to pay $200 to reimburse Crawford. The settlement covers other Green horse theft claims as well.
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Attica Ledger
M. E. Foey
Chas Ross
Robert Green
Guy Crawford
Crawford
F. A. Nave
Green
Foot Amputation for Uncle Dan Youngblood
On Saturday morning Dr Bonnell with Dr Sanger amputated the diseased foot of Uncle Dan Youngblood about four inches above the ankle. The operation is reported successful so far with signs of improvement. He suffered from gout linked to kidney trouble and gangrene in the toe necessitated the surgery to save his life.
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Bonnell
Sanger
Dan Youngblood
Uncle Dan
Approaching Nuptials For Miss Opal Salts And Allen Brenner
Cards announce the approaching marriage of Opal K Salts daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Salts to Allen L Brenner son of Mr and Mrs J H Brenner. Brenner works in the executive office of Oliver Plow Works at South Bend and the couple will reside there after their wedding on June 24 in West Lebanon.
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Opal K
T. H. Salts
Allen L. Brenner
J. H.brenner
West Leabanon
Oliver Plow
South Bend
Miss Salts
Marion School of Oratory
Brenner
Indiana University
Oliver
the Concern
West Lebanon
Knights of Pythias Decorate with Music and Oration
The K of P lodge in this city held its annual decoration exercises on Sunday at 2:30 PM with a band, a speech by Hon. D. W. Simms from Lafayette, a ceremonial march through town, and services at Mt Hope cemetery for the late Robert King. About two hundred knights participated, including visitors from other lodges.
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K. of P’s
D. W. Simms
Lafayette
P. Ball
Clinton
Third
Liberty
Court House
Fox
Livenogood
Schoonover
Pythian Brotherhood
Court Room
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Robert King
Suit for $5000 Damages Filed by Mrs Sylvia Amholts
Mrs Sylvia Amholts of Independence sues the Wabash railroad for $5000 in damages claiming personal injuries from a sudden train jerk at Riverside that threw her against a seat while alighting.
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Sylvia Amholts
Independence
The
Wabash Railroad
Riverside
Death of Mrs Pierce Near Veedersburg
Mrs Isabella Pierce wife of John Pierce of Veedersburg area died Saturday morning from heart disease at age 67 years 10 months and 5 days. She was grandmother to Harry Fine of this city and a highly respected resident. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with interment in Campbell cemetery south of Veedersburg.
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Isabella Pierce
John Pierce
Veedersburg
Harry Fine
Campbell Cemetery
Battle Ground Camp Meeting Scheduled July 30 to August 10
The Battle Ground camp meeting will run from July 30 to August 10 with a Bible conference focus. Top preachers and at least two expert Bible teachers will teach. Prof Harry Maxwell will direct music and Rev E C Wareing will lead the youth meetings. A daily children’s school is planned.
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Battle Ground
Harry Maxwell
Greencastle
E. C. Wareing
Williamsport
Board's New Ed Promotes Kitchen Cabinet Bargains
The notice urges readers to act now to secure great bargains in kitchen cabinets, highlighting a fresh edition from M. Board and inviting shoppers to explore limited-time offers and discounts.
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M. Board
Jury rules for defendant in Redden vs Myers case
After four hours of deliberation the jury found for the defendant in the suit by O D Redden seeking 5000 dollars for allegedly faulty treatment of a broken foot. The plaintiff may be crippled for life and faces further medical actions.
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O. D. Redden
Dr. Myers
Redden
Myers for Sheriff Candidate from Jackson Township
The Fountain County Democratic-leaning item notes Whally Myers of Jackson township as a candidate for sheriff. It cites his family ties to Elijah Myers and states he is a poor man who works hard and vows to use honorable means if nominated and elected in November.
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Whally Myers
F. and W. Democrat
A. W. Myers
Troy Township
Fountain County
Myers
Jackson Township
Elijah Myers
Kingman Announces Selected School Staff
W R Massey lists the Kingman teachers including J W Gillespie as Superintendent and E M Suter as Principal. Miss Maud P Dean teaches Latin and History, Miss Angie Leslie music and drawing, Nelson Clark grades seven and eight, Leland Massey intermediate, Ella Williamson second primary, and Viola Glascock first primary.
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W.R. Massey
Kingman
Massey
J. W. Gillespie
North Salem
E M. Suter
Maud P. Dean
Indianapolis
Angie Leslie
Nelson Clark
Prohibition County Convention Held at Veedersburg Opera House
Prohibitionists met last Friday at Veedersburg with all townships represented including Cain in a decorated wagon. John LaBaw opened, James Reynolds of Attica was chosen chairman, Jas Horn secretary. They organized their county and nominated Reynolds for Representative, Frank Phillips for Treasurer, Wm Bethel for Sheriff, Gilmer Galloway for Prosecutor, and S B LaBaw for Sec Dist. Dan Pickering for Cain. other offices pending. Also listed: sale of two Short Horn cattle at Freshman farm near Perrysville. Health officer orders general cleanup. notice included.
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Veedersburg
Cain Township
John LaBaw
James Reynolds
Attica
Jas. Horn
Hillsboro
Jas. Reynolds
Logan
Treas
Frank Phillips
Richland
Wm. Bethel
Gilmer Galloway
Shawnee
Com
S. B LaBaw
Sec
Dan Pickering
Cain
Two Damage Suits Filed Over Clawson Death in Attica
Two damage suits were filed in the county clerk’s office regarding the death of Philander Clawson near Rob Roy. One suit against the C and E I railroad seeks 10000 dollars, filed by Wickcar and Milford for Watts, administrator of Clawson’s estate. The other targets Alva Beever and bondsmen for 2000 dollars on the claim Beever unlawfully sold liquor to Clawson while drunk, leading to his death after wandering onto the railroad tracks. Both suits are assigned to J W Whickcar and Chas R Milford and will not be tried until the next term, with attention from Attica and surrounding areas.
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Philander Clawson
Rob Roy
Daily Ledger of
Attica
C. & E. I. Railroad
Wickcar and Milford
Millard Watts
Alva Beever
Fred Springman
Meyer Brout
Beever
Indiana
Clawson
J. W. Whickcar
Chas R. Milford
Letter List for Week Ending June 17 1908
The notice lists names and addresses including Mrs Nate Gipson and Mrs Clara McDaniel for the week ending June 17 1908. Other names include D E Miller, C E Meier, Mrs E C Nolen, Mrs Onia Pender, Bennie Sills and Smotht Shoes Co. The advertisement notes F W Boyd as postmaster contact.
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Nate Gipson
R. D
Clara McDaniel
D. E.miller
C. E. Meier
E. C. Nolen
Onia Pender
Bennie Sills
Smotht Shoes Co
Van Buren Township Nominating Result Report
The Veedersburg News describes Van Buren township nominees as a calm convention with no blood or threats. Albert Gossett wins by 63 majority, Frank Dickey tops Fern Miller by 21 for assessor, and the paper notes no imminent political turmoil despite some deceptive indications. The piece contrasts with a Friend report from last week.
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Veedersburg
Vwanburen
VanBuren
Albert Gossett
Frank Dickey
Fern. Miller
Death of Fifteen Year Old Goldie Smith
Miss Goldie Smith daughter of Charlie Smith died after a long illness at the home of Mr and Mrs Manford Coons in the eastern part of the city on Thursday morning June 11 08 Funeral services were held at the residence and interment followed at Steely cemetery
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Goldie Smith
Charlie Smith
and Manford Coons
Steely Cemetery
Bingham Praises Temperance Drive in Brazil Speech
Attorney General Bingham touted his anti brewery action in Brazil praising the effort as a strong start. He cited a visit from the Anti-Saloon League leader and claimed gains in temperance surpass twenty years of other forces with more to come.
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Bingham
Brazil
The
Anti-Saloon League
Hanly
Democratic Nominations Set for County Convention
The Allied Press notes the Democratic county central committee and several candidates met at Covington to nominate county contenders at aVeedersburg delegate convention on July 1 at 10am. Delegates chosen by township vote will meet June 27 amid harvest to select nominees for Representive A L Clayspool and Will Maggan. Prosecutor W N White. Sheriff B F Stepha Attica J A Wilt Hugh A W Myers Covington. Treasurer W H Thorspeon and possibly Joseph Glascock Veedersburg. Surveyor Will LaBaw Veedersburg. Coroner Dr Hicks Covington. Commissioner First Lew Waggoner Shawnee. Commissioner Third James P Miller A Wright Richland. Some announcements already made. many Democrats expected to join race, with Marion Printy and Robert Exout among contested offices.
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Democratic. Central. Committee
Covington
A. Dahegate
Veedersburg
Satur
A. L. Clayspool
Shawnee
Will Maggan
van Buren
W. N. ‘White
B. F. Stephea Attica
J. A. Wilt
Hugh
A. W. Myers
Covinggod
W. H. “Thorspeon
Troy
Joseph Glascock
Will LaBaw
Vegdéersburg
Dr. Hicks
Covingeton
Lew Waggoner
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Powers and
Parsons
Kentuck
Pearson-Marlatt
K. OF
P’s. Decorate
Battle Ground Camp Meeting
Prohi County
Freshman Farm
Perrysville
J. A. Barnes
F. W. Boyd
P. M
Allied
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