Narrow Escape as Bridge Collapses on Wa bash Tractor Trick
J A Shaw of Wabash township narrowly escaped death when a bridge over Rian's creek gave way as he crossed with a traction engine. The engine fell ten feet into the ravine but Shaw suffered only a bad shake and bruises. the engine was retrieved with effort and the bridge described as rotten and in need of replacement with iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Shaw
Wabash Township
Mr. Shaw
Rian’s Creek
Big Four Railroad
Shaw
An Expert Rider and Social News From 1899
Attendees of the Daughters of Rebekah meeting recall an energetic event featuring Frank McMannony's initiation around the goat, a hot evening, and plenty of laughter. Also reported are a June 20 1899 wedding of W G Walker to Miss Rush Hermling of Coal Creek, marriage details, and relocation possibilities. A local forger scheme targets farmers with forged mortgages, while Co G recruitment yields 28 men mustered for service and sent to camp Thomas. Prizes announced for Danville July 4 parades with lodges and large flags, and county board actions include tax, licenses, and public works reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Rebekah
Frank McMannony
Frank
A. Ellmore
W. G. Walker
Rush Hermling
Coal Creek
Frank Ellmore
Wabash Township
Walker
Decatur
Ill
Wm. Patton
van Buren
M. Blout
Queen Co. of America
Phoenix of London
Fountain-Warren Democrat
Jas. T. Bell
Treasury
Samuel McManigal
Voeedersburg
Alexander Spinks
Stringtown
Rufus Basham
Circuit Court
Asssbine Ees Ee Cece
Commissioners Court
Board of Health
The Commercial Club and Local Notices Summary
The Commercial Club met Tuesday to discuss the electric road and city matters, urging citizen support. Obituaries note the deaths of Joseph M. Davis and a stroke bearer, Geo. W. Merryman, with funeral and medical details. A farm dispute between Frank Shaffer and Hank Smith led to fines and warnings, while a mass meeting at the Methodist Church supported Co. G and distributed testaments and hymn books to soldiers in the 158th Indiana Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Davis
John Ricketts
Danville Road
Benson Church
Rev. Smith
State Line
Mound Cemetery
Mr. Davis
John Vanhook
Frank Shaffer
Hank Smith
Air. Shaffer
Mr. Long
Danville
Methodist Church
Co. G
A. H. DeLong
E. W. Fowler
A. W. Jackson
Co.g
Covington
Wis H. Delong
K. W. Fower
A. W. Jackman
The Kellars Again A Rockville Man Goes Insane
William Cox of Union township Parke county described as having mental decline. The father of Mrs Dan Kellar linked to the Shanks murder trial as an accessory in the alleged killing. Cox mutters about Clara Shanks and the pool rumor. Also notes a July 4 W C T U picnic at the fair ground with a program and baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Williiam Cox
Union Township
Parke County
Cox
Dan Kellar
Shanks
Clara Shanks
County Clerk Refuses Marriage License for Cousins Knight Mullins
The Danville News reports the county clerk declined to issue a license to Johnson Knight and Florence Mullins of Armstrong due to their kinship. They were wed by L. P. Miller in the clerk’s office, amid crowding on a Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Merryman
Mr. Merryman
Danville
Johnson Knight
Florence Mullins
Armstrong
Esq
L. P. Miller
Fry Bryant
L. P. Millar
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad and Local Notices
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs promising one day cold cure with money back if ineffective. Also lists cheap commercial fixtures and rent options by C. A. Mounts Williamsport Indiana. Includes a dated week ending June 22 1998 with several names and a call to reference “advertised” when inquiring.
Boy Roy Missing After Runaway From Home
Danville police hunt for Roy Hadsell Perrya ville said to turn 21 next birthday. Mother fears he is lost after running away and police have not found him despite warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Hadsell
Perryaville
Roy
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Charley Stewart
George Mayer
M. Mayer, Jr
Wabash
J. Frank Hanly
Fountain
Veedersburg
Ind
Indiana
Jasper McNett
Attica
Waynetown
Old Maxwell School
63D
E. D. Williamson
Allen Shai
Boone County
Adj
Powell
Arney
155Th Ind. Vols
Godman
Tom Henderson
U.S
Big 4
Connie O’brien
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Her, Fostersynville
George Sheema
Fred ‘Tate
I’er Grant Dunbar
Alonzo Crowder
John Appleget
Charles Shepard
Lynn Spining
Frank Dill
Dave Gebhart
Melvin Shaffer
Connie O' Brien
Zach Jenkins
Claude Schmitt
Joseph Jones
John Rogers
Dennis Mahon
Roy Cooper
Elmer Crane
Arthur Baldwin
Lu Poster
A Geo. Dengler
Fred Webb
Allen Banks
Foster
Gomer Bingham
Fred Wyand
Hillsboro
Geo
Runkle
Fletcher Martin
Jesse Matins
Lauren Case
Fred Stufflebeam
Rossville
Ougfaf State
Lu Brown
Silverwood
John W. Martin
John W. Martin, Covingtod
Arthur Martin
Harry Crane
Sam Board
Elks
United States
Court House
J.E. Martin
J. W. Brooks
L. O. Green
J. B. Sehwin
Mellett
Attica Bridge and Iron Co
Wm. F. Gerhard
Rive’s Station
F. M. Pyto
Albert Campbell
John Gray
Glowoers
Josephine Webb
the Commercial Club
J. M. Davis
the Kellar’s
W.C.T. U
Fair Ground
Kare S. Craia
Cor. Secy
Oys
George Foster
Shawnee Township
Friends of Co. 6
Mr. DeLong
Camp
Geo. H. Thomas
Ray
G. A. Carstensen
168Th Reg't. Ind
McGeorge’s
Charley Cark
Newtown
Corida
L. H. Riggis
Coyington
United States Service
J. L. Webber
Attica Ledger
Maggie McMahon
Wabash Temple
Rathbone
Mrs. Williams
Mas. Schwin
Mrs. Livengood
Plato
Grannt GossErr
Losb
Satorea
C. A. Mounts
Williamsport
David E. Allen
Lesta Bonebrake
J. L. Foster
Eddie Hutton
Annie Maggone
Charles Peeler
F. W. Born
P. M
Dewey
Fevinnas Hhenugiana Ste
Sampson
Schaley
Coens
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