Jones and City Move to Remove Yount from School Board
The city attorney blocked a plan to declare Yount's school trustee seat vacant after questions about his eligibility tied to a building hold and a franchise. The proposed short term successor would have allowed the new faction to push contracts, but councilman Hegg halted the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dice
Jones
Yount
Jonas
Miller
Don
Lucas Nebeker
Livengood
George Schwin
Hegg
Borax Bill Cremated After Morpho-Overdose Tragedy
The body of William Parkison known as Borax Bill was reduced to ashes after the twenty mule team finished a city stop last week. He reportedly took an overdose of morphine on Friday during a personal crisis and died. The cremation took place in Chicago Saturday night and the ashes were sent to Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parkison
Borax
Bill
Danville
Vermont
Chicago
Old Settlers Meet At Yeddo On August Fourth
The people of Yeddo and vicinity plan an old settlers meeting on August 4, 1905. The event is of general interest and typically draws a large crowd. Organizers urge local residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeddo
Senior Class Graduates Forty Nine at CrawfordsVille High
The Crawfordsville High School esteems its 49th senior class graduates for the year. Miss Ruth McCabe, formerly of this city, is listed among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ruth McCabe
Fire Destroys Several Barns in Fury of Friday Storm
A Friday afternoon blaze started in Capt. Gooding's barn and quickly spread to two nearby barns and sheds belonging to James Dunlap and John Henselman along with adjoining structures. Fire departments arrived promptly, contained the flames, but the named buildings were practically destroyed. The barns were partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Gooding
James Dunlap
John Henselman
State Health Board Circulars Offer Free Disease Prevention
The state board of health will mail free circulars on preventing several common diseases including cholera infantum diarrhoeal diseases consumption diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid fever and smallpox. A card with full directions for sick room management is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Covington Sets Ticket Sale Record for Danville Circus
Covington ticket office of the Peoria and Eastern sold 395 tickets to Danville for the Barnum and Bailey circus. Train capacity limited transport, 260 passengers moved by train 9, others waited for the afternoon train. A special five-coach train departed at 6 pm for points between Danville and Indianapolis to make partial amends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Peoria and
Eastern
Danville
Indianapolis
Danville Press
Wanted His Own At The Danville Circus Grounds
A Covington farmer sought to take his 12 year old son from the Danville circus grounds while officers believed a kidnapping. After discussion with Assistant State’s Attorney Walter Gunn, police released the man and the boy returned with promises of tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Ind
Danville
Walter Gunn
Severe Saturday Night Storm Hits Veedersburg Area
A strong electrical storm damaged Veedersburg and surrounding towns. The United Brethren church bell tower burned but was extinguished. Mrs. David Allen broke her hip sheltering during the storm. several barns burned or damaged with losses around $1,200 to $1,000 plus insurance. Electric lights and telephones failed across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Crawfordsville
United Brethren Church
Sam LaBaw
David Allen
New Law Sets Teacher Salary Scale in City Schools
The legislature passed a law fixing minimum teacher salaries tied to their license level. Trustees must follow the new scale, which increased pay for most city teachers and took effect last year.
New Ferry Owner Takes Charge at Portland Route
Wilmer Sheffer becomes ferry owner at Portland and fixes the road to the dock. Frank Robinson will run the ferry, remaining on duty to serve travelers from Williamsport to Covington and southern Fountain county. The new operator promises better service and a direct river crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Sheffer
Portland
Williamsport
Covington
Fountain County
Frank Robinson
Sheffer
Fairness No Crime in School Board Selections
A Covington editorial defends the school board's teacher choice, arguing the welfare of the schools overrides personal ambitions and politics. It notes past and current timing of elections and asserts the board acted to benefit pupils, urging citizens to support the board and avoid strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
We thank neighbors and friends for great aid and comfort during our wife and mother’s long illness. Sincerely, Joan, BaNntTz, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan, BaNntTz
Farm in Receiver's Hands Near Hedrick Millstone
Warren county holds a 170 acre Hedrick farm in receiver hands for years. This year croppage may discharge debts, with potential end of trust if crops succeed. The tale recalls a Chicago federal case with lawyers Addison C. Harris and Walter Q. Gresham and the Hedrick family including Scott and Joe Hedrick plus Lawrence, Josephine Hedrick, and a Danville banker mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Hedrick
Chicago
Addison C. Harris
Walter Q. Gresham
Scott Hedrick
Joe Hedrick
Danville
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Fremont Goodwine
Lawrence Hedrick
Missouri State University
Lawrence
South Dakota
Williamsport Review
Miller and Hershbarger Wedding in City Home
Frank Miller son of the former sheriff and Miss Iva Hershbarger daughter of Mr and Mrs Bloomer Hershbarger united in marriage at 2 30 PM Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Fering in this city. Asa Osborn officiated as minister. Many friends extend congratulations to the contracting parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Miller
Iva Hershbarger
Bloomer Hershbarger
Fering
Asa Osborn
Marriage Licenses Recorded by Clerk Bryant
A list of marriage licenses issued since the last report shows C C Hamilton to Carrie H Roberts, Joseph F Morris to Mildra Sylvester, Clarence J Rice to Clara A Wade, William P Perry to Minnie E Allen, John O Shoal to Corda Bowman, William Mervis to Fannie Sanders, William T Osborn to Blanch E Hendrix, George Hermling to Elsie M Nelson, Elmer Shoaf to Jessie E Erwin, Charles Dell to Mauldine Hinashaw, Arthur N Moffett to Nettie J Brown, Franklin P Miller to Iva Hersh barger. Mra J OW Price moved her millinery store to a room recently occupied by the Miller offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Charles C Hamilton
Carrie H Roberts
Joseph F Morris
Mildra Sylvester
Clarence J Rice
Clara A Wade
William P Perry
Minnie E Allen
John O Shoal
Corda Bowman
William Mervis
Fannie Sanders
William T Osborn
Blanch E Hendrix
George Hermling
Elsie M Nelson
Elmer Shoaf
Jessie E Erwin Charles Dell
Mauldine Hina
Mra J OW Price
Bie
Surveyors Begin New Permanent Route Survey in Richland
A company of sight surveyors works on the Lafayette Covington Electric line in Richland township to establish an entirely new survey. The road will be permanently surveyed and located this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette- Covington
Richland Township
Monster Meeting at Newtown Backs Traction Right of Way
A great railroad meeting in Newtown formed a committee and pledged the right of way to the traction company. The group urged Troy township and Van Buren to follow suit and called on residents to awaken to local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Troy Township
van Buren
Miss Madaline Ashley Killed by Skyrocket at Cayuga Show
A fireworks exhibit after a horse show at Cayuga Saturday left Miss Madaline Ashley aged nineteen dead when a rocket exploded and a piece pierced her eye. A two year old girl was seriously injured. Ashley was the sister of Ed Russell’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madaline Ashley
Cayuga
Miss Ashley
Ed Russell
Death of Mrs Eliza K Remster at East Liberty Street
Mrs Eliza K Remster wife of John Bantz died at their East Liberty home after a lingering tuberculous illness. Born October 10 1873 in Mountain County she died June 18 1905 aged 38 years 8 months 11 days. She married John Bantz January 19 1893 leaving four children and a devoted husband. She joined the M E church at the Bend in February 1894 and remained a member until death. Funeral at the M E church Tuesday at 9 30 conducted by Rev Palmer with interment in Steely Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza K. Remster
John Bantz
East Liberty Street
Bantz
Mountain County
John Badtz
M. E. Church
the Bend
New City Schools Superintendent S H Hall Named
S H Hall elected superintendent of city schools, aged 37, with fifteen years in education. Born on a Washington County Indiana farm, son of a pioneer Republican, he previously led Borden Institute and served as county superintendent in 1897. He studied at Purdue briefly and State University, praised for character and school leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brof
Sylvester H. Hall
Washington County
Indiana
Hail
State University
Purdue
Hall
Borden Institute
Captain Lawler
Salem
Aley
Christian Church
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Jones Opens
the Box
Menkles
Borax Bill
Gooding
Oarns
Joseph Etter
Hillsboro
Jefferson Mills
Waynetown
Sarah Cowan
Quick
Richard Lawman
E. J. Martin
Martin
Prof. Kaufman
Kaufman
Shaw Arthur N Moffett
Nettie J Brown
Franklin P Miller and
Monster Meeting
S. H. Hall
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