Democrats Nominate Trustee After Hectic Township Vote
Democrats nominated Brown for township trustee after a heated party contest with Dicken. Brown won 274 to 174 from about 520 votes in the township, with Cade and Amel Franklin and Bert VanHook also nominated. A local textile ad notes silk at 98 cents per yard at Spence Smith and Spence.
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Brown
Dicken
Cade
Amel Franklin
Bert VanHook
Constable
Charles Dicken
Charles Brown
Robert King
Mr. Dicken
First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Minister H K Fox outlines Bible School at 10, morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7. He will discuss The One by One Method in the morning and the Third Chapter of James in the evening. Mid week service Thursday at 7. All welcome.
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H. K. Fox
Bible School
James
Pure listen table damask offered at 69c per yard
Spence Smith and Spence advertise a damask table covering 70 inches wide priced at 69 cents per yard.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
Kingman High School Gains State Recognition
The High School of Kingman in this county has been commissioned and is now properly recognized by the State Board of Education. The move is one in the right direction and should be an incentive to more effective work.
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Kingman
State Board of Education
Woman's Club honors memory with custom memorial gavel
At the last meeting Mrs Emma Brookings of Los Angeles presented a specially designed gavel to the Wo man’s Club in memory of her deceased sister Miss Jennie Duboise a charter member. The club passed resolutions and acknowledged the tribute.
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Woman’s Club
Emma Brookings
Los Angeles
Cal
Jennie Duboise
Millinery Opening Display by Leading Makers
The Leader announces a millinery opening on Saturday April 4 featuring Pattern Hats by Gage Bros and other top makers. Mrs Helen Gishoyse leads the Millinery Department and will continue to serve customers with trusted service.
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Gage Bros
Helen Gishoyse
Direct phone line hoped between West Lebanon and here
Ira Cadwallader of the Cadwallader Telephone Co West Lebanon visited Monday with T E. Sherrin to promote a nine mile direct line linking the two cities. The system would provide direct connections with all Warren county points and be a notable improvement.
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Ira Cadwallader
Cadwallader Telephone Co
West
Lebanon
T. E. Sherrin
Cadwallader
Warren County
Kid Hennesy Accused of Assault in Indianapolis
Kid Hennesey, once prominent in boxing circles, is jailed in Indianapolis on a criminal assault charge after allegedly attacking a young girl at about 7 pm. The girl’s father intervened and Hennesey was later arrested and bonded at 2500 dollars. Flo, recently jailed in Danville for vagrancy, was released to depart the city.
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Kid Hennesey
Hastile
Indianapolis
Hennesey
Flo
Danville
Narrow Wabash River Drowning Escape In Boat Mishap
Ben Holden and Ben Langford barely escaped drowning after their small boat struck a snag near a railroad bridge in the Wabash River. The boat capsized, they fell about nine feet to the bottom, Langford grabbed a snag and Holden climbed a tree until Flavie Tittle and a companion rescued them. The incident occurred amid a strong current and was witnessed by Mrs. A. M. Phelps selling wall paper.
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Ben Holden
Ben Langford
Wabash
Langford
Holden
Flavie Tittle
Mortgage Exemption Filing Guidance for Indiana Property Owners
March and April are the filing window with the county auditor. The statute allows owners of real estate taxed in Indiana to deduct up to seven hundred dollars of unpaid mortgage debt as of March 1 from assessed value. Deduction cannot exceed one half of the total assessed valuation.
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Indiana
Divorce Sues Filed by Gay Oyler Against Harry Oyler
Gay Oyler filed for divorce through attorney O B Ratcliff against Harry Oyler. The case, filed in Cain township, is described as potentially sensational.
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Gay Oyler
O. B Ratcliff
Harry Oyler
Cain Township
Jury Deadlock in Sumner v Big Four Injury Suit
At Crawfordsville a six to six jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of Frank Sumner versus the Big Four. Sumner claimed $15,000 in damages after a shrill engine whistle caused his horse to bolt and injure him.
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Crawfordsville
Frank Sumner
Big Four
Hillsboro Bryan Banquet Draws Mixed Reception
The Hillsboro Bryan Club hosted a Bryan banquet March 20 in the opera house. About 150 attended, including women and children, with a two course supper praised by ladies. Speakers Ralston Jones and Stokes Jackson attacked Republicans and Landis, and the decor featured colored paper and a starless flag, amid Democratic praise and disappointment.
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Hillsboro
Ind
Bryan Club
Opera House
Times
Fountain County
Ralston
Jones
Stokes Jackson
Republican Party
Indianapolis News
Landis
Teo
Linen and White Goods Special Sale Announcement
The Leader promotes a sale on linens and white goods including shirts waists muslin underwear sheetings laces and embroideries with discounts ending Saturday April 4th urging buyers to attend or lose money.
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The
Leader
Death of Jess Martin, longtime resident of the township
Jess Martin, 69, a longtime resident of the township, died Saturday at his home in Wabash. He had been ill for some time and death was not unexpected. Funeral services were held Monday at his residence with interment in Mt. Carmel cemetery.
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Jess Martin
Wabash
Mt. Carmel
Modern Woodmen of America Seeks New Members
The Modern Woodmen of America is accepting new members and aims to grow strong in the city. Eight applications for membership were received last week and several more are considering enrollment soon. A district deputy is actively developing the effort.
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Amerca
Local Ads and Notices Mix From Newtown Area
A barrage of shop and event notices includes A B Colemans spring ticket sales, wall paper patterns from Phelps store, McGeorge Opening April 2 3 and 4, and Thorntons dairy under John A Fox. State Board recognizes Newtown Mellett Hillsboro schools, plus Ventura related civic mentions and a pole vault injury at the high school.
Local Paper Offer Sparks Small Town Sale
A list of names including Charles Marlatt and Geo K Phe bus promotes buying a local paper and a chart priced at $5.00 for $1.25, signaling a bargain sale and print promotion in a small community.
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Charles Marlatt
Geo. K Phebus
T. M. Rinn
C. M. Coggins
L. P. Little
D. A. Fox
P. O. Brewer
J. A. Taylor
J. N. Miller
S. A. Brewer
Wm. Royal
Patrick Bower
Elias Gouty
P. E. Townsley
F. E. Drake
T C. Webber
Sampson Reed
J. W. Wilson
J. A. Kelley
Jas. Lunny
C. M. Donaldson
Skating Races at Exchange Rink Set for March 28
Skating races will be run by Chas Cheney at the Exchange Rink on Saturday night March 28. The top lady by distance in one minute wins a gold gilt traveling clock, second gets a brooch. The top gentleman wins cuff buttons, second gets a silk watch fob. Admission 10c, skates 15 and 20c. Doors open 7 p.m.
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Chas, Cheney
Exchange Rink
State Board sets two high school equivalency exams dates
The State Board of Education decided to hold the remaining high school equivalency examinations this year by the County Superintendents. Applicants may allocate one or two days for the tests, with options to split between Saturday March 28 and Saturday April 25 or complete all on one of those dates. Manford Livengood, County Superintendent.
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State Board of Education
Manford Livengood
Edna Holderman Seeks Trip to Europe as Star Candidate
Miss Edna Holderman a Covington high school science teacher tours the city as a candidate for the Indianapolis Star trip to Europe. She funded her Indiana University education and seeks support to complete her studies. Mayor Reed and Miss Ruth Board are collecting coupons and subscriptions for her account.
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Edna Holderman
Covington
Miss Holderman
Indianapolis Star
Europe
Indiana University
Mayor Reed
Miss Ruth
Attica Ledger
Spring Opening For Up To Date Dress Hats
Spring opening invites interest in millinery with an up to date line of dress hats. Friday and Saturday showcase hours 10 and 11 thirty. ANNA NEBSKER hosts the event.
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Anna Nebsker
Advertized Week Ending March 25 1908 Notice
For the week ending March 25 1908 the names Stephen L. Chase Hemmann Koenigsberger Willie Lowe appear in the listing. The notice instructs to call the names adver tized by F. W. Boyd P. M. and to say advertized when inquiring.
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Stephen L. Chase
Hemmann Koenigsberger
Willie Lowe
Danville man sentenced to three months in jail
Arthur Dingrey formerly of Cain township now living in Danville Illinois was given a three month jail term for attempting to exterminate his family. He had repeatedly tried to commit the act while a Cain township resident and faced frequent trouble with the law.
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Arthur Dingrey
Cain Township
Danville
Arthur
Theatorium and Show Outfit Sold to Rockville Buyers
Monday the Theatorium and Show outfit were sold by W. E. Richeson to E. W. Fulwider and H. L. Nevens of Rockville. Possession is given at once and R. L. Calvert of Rockville will run the pictures. The new venture promises first class service and continued quality.
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W. E. Richeson
E. W. Fulwider
H. L. Nevens
Rockville
Major Samuel Mack Irvin Dies on California Trip
Major Samuel Mack Irvin, Veedersburg banker and veteran of Mexican and Civil wars, died returning with his wife and relatives near Wichita Kansas. He was 81, survived by his widow two sons Alphonse and Joe K Irvin two daughters Blanche Vandeverter Eureka Osborn and Mabel Ross. Funeral services conducted by the Masonic order were held in Veedersburg, with interment in the family cemetery.
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Samuel Mack Irvin
Veedersburg
W. H. Ross
California
Wichita
Kan
Major Irvin
Farmers’ Bank Af
Irvin
Alphonse
Joe K
Blanche Vandeverter
Eureka Osborn
Teylorville
Mabel Ross
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Democrats
First Presbyterian Church
Kid Hennesy
A. M. Phelps
Bryan
East Side Sqr
Phelps
Phelps Book Store
Newtown
Mellett
McGeorge & Co
John A. Fox
Thornton Hunt
W. B. Coleman’s
East Side Square
Sherrick
O. P. Lewis
Deere No. 9
Black Hawk Planters
McGeorge
Auditor Gray
Clerk Madden
Frank Foust
W. E. Livengood
A. T. Livengood
H. C. Yount
W.N. White
Alex Hetfield
C. W. Dice
P. J. McMahon
John B. Schwin
E. H. Nebeker
Sandiego
Admiral Evans
Pacific Coast
Grace (Lacy) Metzger
Albert Aldridge
Phelps Book
F. W. Boyd, P. M
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