Contested Senatorial Convention Reveals Fountain Split
The Williamsport convention for the new three-county district ended without a nominee after 200 ballots. Fountain county split its support between Wilkey and Whickcar, while Vermillion backed Higgins. Warren county held firm for Whickcar, blocking a majority and forcing adjournment.
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Williamsport
Fountain County
Fountain
Warren
Vermillion
Opera House
F. W. Boyd
D. C. Johnson
M. C. Andrews
John Gregory
Eigh
Webb
Gregory
Will B. Reed
J. Wesley Whickcar
A. Clifton
Emer & Wilkey
Frank R. Miller
Julius J. Higgins
Whickcar
Wilkey
Higgins
Will Summer in Jail
Walter McGinnis was found guilty of assaulting his aged father William McGinnis in circuit court. He received six months in the county jail, suspended on good behavior, but when he violated the promise by drinking he was jailed to serve the sentence.
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Walter McGinnis
William McGinnis
Young McGinnis
Fire destroys home of William Cruearr on First Street
A Monday morning blaze consumed a small First Street house owned by William Cruearr. Firefighters rushed to the scene but the building burned quickly, leaving Cruearr with a heavy loss and prompting charitable concern for the industrious young man.
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William Cruearr
First Street
Cruea
New Night Telegraph Office At Parmington
The Big Four railway company shuts Covington night telegraph and opens Parmington about one and a half miles east for night train orders. Covington will offer ticket sales at night but not issue orders. The change takes effect in about two weeks.
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Big Four
Covington
Parmington
Injured men improving after acetylene blast
Allen Sheff and Noah Holt, badly burned in last Thursday's acetylene gas explosion, are improving. It is believed Mr Shaff’s sight may be saved. he says the accident was due to his own carelessness and blames no one else. He had recently finished a modern residence and looked forward to a comfortable life.
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Allen Sheff
Noah Holt
Mr. Shaff
Soil Improvement Special Train Planned in Indiana
Arrangements are complete for a soil improvement special train over the C H and D railroad in Indiana on March 9 and 10. The event is under the auspices of C H and D Railroad Co and the Purdue University Experiment Station with the railroad furnishing equipment and operation and the station providing lectures and literature. Special efforts aim to make the lectures practical and beneficial to all attendees.
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Indiana
C. H & D. Railroad Co
Purdue University Experiment Station
Executive Committees Named for Democrats and Republicans
County chairman Alex Hetfield announced the Democratic county executive committee consisting of Hiram D. Alien Jackson John Wilt Cain Wm Messmore Richland Geo Pyle Davia George Norris Millcreek Irian Boggs Van Buren John Trott Shawnees Frank Macoughtry Logan David Cates Fulton Jao OConnell Webish David Ferguson Troy. The Republican executive committee includes John R. Hardesty W B Reed W KE Bonebrake W W Layton L G Martin F W Boyd and Ed Patton.
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Alex Hetfield
Democratic
Hiram D. Alien
Jackson
John Wilt
Cain
Wm. Messmore
Richland
Geo. Pyle
Davia
George Norris
Millcreek
Iran Boggs
van Buren
John Trott
Shawnees
Frank Macoughtry
Logan
David Cates
Fulton
Jao
O'Connell
Webish
David Ferguson
Troy
John R. Hardesty
W. B. Reed
W. KE. Bonebrake
W. W. Layton
L. G. Martin
Ed. Patton
Louie Martin Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Louie Martin pleaded guilty to assaulting a Morgan girl. Mayor Heath fined him 10 dollars and costs, with the defendant to repay the sum in the county court.
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Louie Martin
Morgan
Heath
The Cates Bank Sworn Statement Reissued
A sworn statement of the bank's resources and liabilities at Cates appears, republished to correct a misitem. It shows the institution remains on a solid basis and an essential enterprise the town of Cates cannot afford to lose.
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Cates
Hartlipp Case Faces Trial Over 320 Acres in Warren County
A change of venue brings Casper Hartlipp into a circuit court trial over the title to 320 acres of Warren County land. Hartlipp fights hard to keep his right, while his children oppose him in a bid to strip him of the title.
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Warren County
Warren
Casper Hartlipp
Film Over His Eyes Jones of Covington
Oliver 8S. Jones of Covington visits on legal business. A Warren county native who moved to Covington years ago, he became a leading figure in law and politics, elected Mayor by a large majority and remains trusted. The Democrat’s view is colored by a “film over his eyes” that blinds him to Republican prospects.
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Oliver
Liquor License Board Grants Permits to Local Applicants
Tuesday’s liquor license session approved several applicants after a tense meeting. The board issued permits to Chas B Lamme, Jacob Weiman, Attica. Harry McMannigal, Jim Rusk, John Glover, Veedersburg. and Joe O Connell, Coal Creek.
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Board of Commissioers
Chas. B. Lamme
Jacob Weiman
Attica
Harry McMannigal
Jim Rusk
John Glover
Veedersburg
Joe O'Connell
Coal Creel
Commissioners Favor Opening New Highway to Public Bridge
County commissioners heard reports urging a new road from Fountain county to the public bridge at the mouth of Big Shawnee creek in Shawnee township. Attica citizens oppose, fearing trade will shift to Williamsport. Warren county already spends over 5000 on Fountain county grade. Fountain may not be required to extend improvements.
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Wilkey
Warren County
Big Shawnee Creek
Shawnee Township
Fountain County
Attica Citzens
Williamsport
Attica
Charles Lockhart Hired to Settle County Matters
Charles Lockhart, renowned for settling county suits against former officials, has been brought into Fountain circuit court and is now tasked with straightening out matters in Marion county. He is regarded as the leading county accountant in the state.
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Charles Lockhart
Fountain
Ma—rion
Mr. Lockhart
Democrats Hope to Carry Fountain County
The Veedersburg News reports Democrats entertain hopes of winning Fountain County in the upcoming election. The piece notes their optimism and warns against dampening their expectations at this stage of the race.
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Veedersburg
Fountain County
Arm Crushed During Sled Ride In Shawnee Township
Charles Trott, son of John D. Trott, Shawnee township, sustained a badly sprained and crushed right arm Friday morning. He was riding a hand sled tied to a rig when the sled sped downhill, throwing him into a ditch and dragging him briefly. Mr. Trott treated the injury with splints and the boy expects to return to school soon.
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Charles Trott
John D. Trott
Shawnee Township
Mr. Trott
Mrs Hegg Celebrates 37th Birthday Surprise
Mrs Albert Hegg was happily surprised last Friday by nearly fifty guests at her home who gathered to mark her 37th milestone. The party was complete in every detail with several nice presents as final wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Albert Hegg
Three Cornered Fight for Shawnee Trustee Nomination
The Shawnee democratic nomination for trustee has become a three cornered race with Jno Trott Dick Florey and Ambrose Crane all in. Crane has announced he would be glad to win the office and Trott is likely to face the pair from the wet end of the county making the race intrigue for readers.
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Shawnee
Jno. Trott
Dick Florey
Ambrose Crane
Fiorey
Crane
Mr. Trott
Prohi Central Committee Meeting Held in Veedersburg
The Prohibition party convened in Veedersburg on Monday with Dr. John D. West of Frankfort attending. They planned Fountain county campaign steps and improved organization led by county chairman A. G. Harvey who predicts stronger showing and a county ticket this year.
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Prohi Central Committee
Veedersburg
John D. West
Frankfort
Fountain County
A. G. Harvey
Probi
Yerkes Nominated Again for Trustee by Wabash Citizens
Charles Yerkes of Wabash township, Republican nominee for trustee four years ago, is announced for nomination again. He is described as an active citizen and leading party worker, a vigorous farmer whose business methods would merit careful consideration if elected.
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Charles Yerkes
Wabash Township
Good Appointment At Veedersburg Lawyer Named District Attorney
W B Paul of Veedersburg was appointed district attorney for the International Harvester Co at a fixed salary of 3050 00 per year. Friends congratulate him and predict he will aid the well known firm with his ability and experience.
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W. B. Paul
Veedersburg
International Harvester Co
Paul
Township primary date set for March 21st amid close race
A meeting of the township committee and Democratic candidates for trustee and assessor at county chairman Alex Hetfield's office agreed on March 21st as the township primary date. Campaigning will intensify as Brown and Dicken remain neck and neck in the contest.
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Alex Hetfield
Brown
Dicken
Hillsboro Merchants Change Hands In Local Dealings
John D. Linville purchased Charles Livengood's interest in the general merchandise stock at Hillsboro. Livengood and Dan Hutchins bought A D Sumner and Son's hardware stock. The new firm is described as enterprising young men likely to succeed. Rus Sumner retires, a veteran Hillsboro businessman, expected to remain active briefly.
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John D. Linville
Chas. Livengood
Hillsboro
Suit For Damages In Circuit Court Against Dr Myers
Through attorney Oliver 8 Jones O D Redden has filed suit in the circuit court against Dr C Myers for 10000 damages alleging that improper treatment left him a permanent cripple after a fall injured his left ankle. Redden seeks 10000 damages costs and all proper relief.
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Oliver 8. Jones
O. D. Redden
Circuit Court
Dr. C. Myers
Mr. Redden
Dr. Myers
Redden
Temperance Day Observed by Covington Churches
Covington churches dedicate all day next Sunday to temperance with Indiana Anti Saloon League workers leading services. Methodist and Presbyterian congregations join for both morning and evening meetings, while Baptist and Christian also unite. Speakers Rev E S Shumaker of Indianapolis and Dr R M Hollingsworth of Terre Haute address morning and evening services and a 2:30 pm mass meeting at the courthouse.
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Covington
Indiana Anti Saloon League
Methodist
E. 8. Shumaker
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Groarch
R.M. Hollingsworth
Terre Haute
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Court House
Shumaker
Hollingsworth
Col Madden Heads Home From Columbus Hog Sale
Col Madden returned from Columbus Ohio Friday after a large hog sale in which nearly a hundred head were sold and averaged 105 dollars per head. One fine brood sow brought 400 dollars.
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Col. Madden
Columbus
Ohio
Thornton Hunt Closes Dairy Business
Local reports indicate Thornton Hunt has discontinued his dairy operations. The move leaves the city with a diminished milk supply and potential impact on local suppliers.
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Thornton Hunt
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