Gasoline route misnamed by stenographer error
The Covington & Southwestern interurban got its name by stenographer error. The misnomer will stay as it would cost hundreds to change papers. Promoters plan gasoline motor cars with Pullman builds to cut power costs and use wood pilings temporary bridges before concrete. No bonus is requested.
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Covington & Southwestern Interurban
Covington
Pullman Company
New York Central
New York
Woolens Sale At J Loeb's Store March 29 30
A large selection of woolens in varying patterns and weights will be displayed at J Loeb's Store on March 29 and 30. Shoppers may compare fabrics and find suitable suits.
City Council Holds Regular Session with No Major Action
The city council met Monday evening with all members present and Mayor Heath presiding. The main topics were continued work on the viaduct improvement with no action taken and a franchise for an extension of the Harrison Street sewer granted. Normal bills were approved before adjournment.
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Heath
Harrison Street
Mrs Henry Smail dies after long illness at East Liberty
Mrs Henry Smail died at her East Liberty street home Sunday morning after a protracted illness. Born Mary Gray in South Dunville Illinois May 12 1859 she married Henry Smail September 8 1876 and had five children four living. Funeral held at 2 pm Tuesday conducted by Rev Frank Elmore with interment in Hop Cemetery. J Loeb's Stores promote best goods and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smail
East Liberty Street
Mary Smal
James Gray
Andorn
South Dunville
Harry
Herschel
Ona
Sherman
Church of Christ
Frank Elmore
Old Citizen Budine Dies After Long Life of Farming
John Richard Bodine of this city died Sunday afternoon at his Jefferson Street home after a long farming life. Born June 1819 near Miamisburg Ohio, he came to this county at age 12 and later served in the Mexican War. He and his wife Caroline Brew er raised ten children and 23 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the family residence with Rev. J. T. Orton of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment followed at Mt Hoe cemetery.
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John Richard Budine
Wabah
Jefferson Street
Miamisburg
Ohio
Mexico
Co. D
First Indiana Infantry
Bodine
James Bodine
Jane McMannomy
Margarette Cade
Caroline Brewer
Oliver Blakely
Tim Hathaway
Lewis W
Warden
Joseph
William
Manford Bodine
J. T. Orton
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Hoe
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week By Clerk Madden
Clerk Madden issued marriage licenses in the past week including Guy W. Harper and Tressie Smith.
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Clerk Madden
Guy W. Harper
Tressie Smith
New Laws Set to Take Effect Around April Tenth
The Secretary of State announces new laws to be published and take effect on or about April 10, earlier than prior printer timing. This marks a swifter implementation of the legislative changes.
Attica Bridge Co Secures Two Rossville Contracts
The Attica Bridge Co wins contracts for two Rossville Illinois bridges, one 40 feet and one 50 feet, for a total price of 1.84 with a May 15 completion deadline, defeating four rival firms in the bidding.
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Attica Bridge Co
Rossville
Death toll in Newtown claims Mrs Ellen Bettis
Mrs Ellen Bettis died at her Newtown home Thursday morning from cancer of the breast after a long illness. A widow of Charles Bettis she was born in Newtown about sixty years ago. Survived by two sons Clyde and Dan and four married daughters. Lesa cared for her at home. Funeral held last Sunday to enable all children to attend.
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Ellen Bettis
Newtown
Lesa
Wm. Gray
John J. Coen
Passover Begins Today and Lasts Seven Days
Feast of Passover starts Friday March 29 and runs for seven days. It coincides with Easter this year and is tied to the Hebrew calendar. The notice also advertises suit measurements at J. Loeb's Store on March 29 and 30.
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Pharoah
Egypt
Nisan
Assessors Report Good Functioning and June 1 Deadlines
Township assessors say they work well together listing property for taxation and will file their reports by June 1. Some report many residents fail to have cash ready to pay the dog tax on demand.
New Civil Cases Filed in Local Court
John W Fisher against Elizabeth J Potts et al files quiet title suit. John Bethel sues Andrew Shank over contract in complaint. Mary A Hullihan vs E B Hollingsworth guardian seeks quiet title. Mary E Henry sues William H Henry for divorce. Charles W Thompson sues Clara Thompson for divorce.
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John W. Fisher
Elizabeth J. Potts
John Bethel
Andrew Shankw
Mary A. Hullihan
E. B. Hollingsworth
Mary E. Henry
William H. Henry
Charles W. Thompson
Clara Thompson
Catharine Kelley Buried Here After Crawfordsville Death
Remains of Mrs. Catharine Kelley who died at her Crawfordsville home last Thursday were brought to this city after funeral services at St Bernard's church. Interment occurred Saturday morning at St. Joseph cemetery with a large party of mourning relatives and friends.
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Catharine Kelley
Crawfordsville
St. Bernard’s Church
City
St. Joseph
Twentieth Wedding Anniversary for James Gouty and Wife
James Gouty and wife celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last Sunday at their home near Foster. A large gathering from Rossville to Hoopeston attended, with Miss Cecil Lafferty baking the bride’s cake and musical entertainment by Nettie and Lelia Spencer. The couple received many nice presents and wishes for more happy anniversaries.
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James Gouty
Foster
William Lafferty
William Clem
Rossville, II
Minerva Smith
Hoopeston
Frank Duffin
Danville
Geo. Dye
Perrysvile
Peter Casey
Mabel
Gessie
Daniel Gouty
Hazel
Vernon
Walter
Rileysburg
Joseph Gouty
Ida
Iris
Ady Fields
James Zanes
Spencer
Nettie
Lelia
Ceia Murphy
Roy Jones
Peter Rogers
Cecil Lafferty
Mrs. Gouty
Lelia Spencer
Notorious Case Against Fulton Farmhand Henry Davis
Henry Davis, a Fulton township farmhand living on A P Burnside’s property and employed by Frank Nash, is jailed on a serious charge. Acting on Nash’s affidavit, Deputy Lou Hardesty arrested him Saturday and bound him over for $1,000. He faces a charge of enticing and ravishing Lulu Nash, seven, the Nash daughter, alleged to have occurred last Tuesday. The girl reported the incident to a schoolmate and later to her stepmother, leading Nash to file the affidavit. Davis, about 35, married with two children, has a previously good reputation. The case is set for the first court term hearing.
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Henry Davis
A. P. Burnside
Fulton Township
Frank Nash
Davis
Wash
L. S. Meeting Highlights Youth Group at Murray Home
Young members of the L. S. met at Cecil Murray's home on March 23. Papers on Shakespeare were discussed and prizes awarded, with Myra Washer taking first prize and Helen Richardson second. Refreshments were served as attendees enjoyed the afternoon before returning home at 4 30 p.m.
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L. S
Cecil Murray
Shakespeare
Myra Washer
Helen Richardson
Shawnee Township Sees Strong Graduation Prospects
Fifteen to eighteen of the twenty one Saturday exam entrants in Fountain are expected to pass. Remaining challengers will retake on the third Saturdays in April and May. Pupils listed include Tina E Clark Gladys Odam Edna Cox Ethel Stewart Iva Oland Nina Cox Zane Helms Edward LaBaw Elwood Boatsman Clara M Ladsay Stella Hall Arleta Dawson Clyde Baum Georgia Burden Grace Trott Ford Crane Earl Bannon Roy Oland Ethel Waggoner.
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Shawnee Township
Fountain
Tina E. Clark
Gladys Odam
Edna Cox
Ethel Stewart
Iva Oland
Nina Cox
Zane Helms
Edward LaBaw
Elwood T. Boatsman
Clara M. Ladsay
Stella A. Hall
Arleta Dawson
Clyde Baum
Georgia Burden
Grace Trott
Ford Crane
Earl Bannon
Roy Oland
Ethel Waggoner
Press
J Loeb's Store Ad Promotes Low Prices on Home Goods
An advertisement for J Loeb's Store touts a large stock of bugs carpets and linoleums offered at exceedingly low prices. The promotion highlights vast selection and bargain pricing to attract shoppers.
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J. Loeb’s
Deserter Law Makes It A Felony For Husbands
The new Indiana statute makes deserting a wife and children a felony with a penitentiary penalty of two to twenty one years. It allows requisition to return a man who deserts to another state to answer the charge as for any felony. The law targets men who previously left families to fend for themselves each year.
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Indiana
Party goes to Lodi church for pleasant evening
A merry party including Alva Clark Fred Ferguson J D Harry Cecil Osborn Beulah Hardesty Julia Webb and Fred Hall drove to Lodi to church last Friday evening They returned with a most pleasant time and shared memories of the outing.
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Alva Clark
Fred Ferguson
J. D. Harry
Cecil Osborn
Beulah Hardesty
Julia Webb
Fred Hall
Lodi
Principal Huff Accepts Keithsburg High School Post
Professor E A Huff departed Saturday for Keithsburg Indiana to take the principalship of the Keithsburg High School after an acclaimed term here. His supporters at Hillsboro Times express regret and hope for his return next year.
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E. A. Huff
Keithsburg
Huff
Hillsboro Times
Tailor Made Suits At J Lonbs Store By Lamm Co
Expert cutter from Lamm Co Chicago returns Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30 at J Lonbs Store. Large line of woolen goods displayed for fashionable selections. Goods speak for themselves and prices are reasonable. Leave your measure for guaranteed satisfaction.
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Lamm & Co
Chicago
Perfect Fitting
J. Lonb’s
Obituary Praise Sparks Call for Honest Notices
The Mellott Hustler urges publishers to avoid flattering obituaries that misstate a deceased person’s conduct. Readers note cases of domestic abuse, unpaid debts, and fraud that contradict quoted tributes, demanding truthful reporting in public notices.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to Meet at Parsonage
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will hold a meeting at the Methodist parsonage on Thursday afternoon, April 4.
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The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Parsonage
Piano Tuner Richard Smith Available May First
Richard Smith, piano tuner, will be in Danville Illinois on May 1. Contact him or write to Danville for service. All work given careful attention.
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Richard Smith
Danville, Il
Investigation progresses toward settlement
The investigation work advances and is being pushed toward settlement as quickly as possible with guidance toward fair dealing for the defendants. The saying about God’s mills suggests the process will endure, but grind to a fine result.
Supreme Court Upholds Indianapolis Brewery License Fee
The supreme court last week upheld the constitutionality of Indianapolis ordinance providing 1000 license fee for brewery agencies. The decision overturned Judge Artman by ruling that a saloon is a legalized business.
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Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Artman
Aunt Kitty Beedle Dies After Lingering Illness Near Town
Wingate News reports Aunt Kitty Beedle died at her daughter Mrs Rose Cord’s home just north of town. Death caused by cytassis of the liver and bronchitis after several weeks of suffering.
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Kitty Beedle
Rose Cord
Wingate News
Governor Hanly Ill With Gastritis At Home
The Governor is very ill with gastritis and a general nervous breakdown at his North Indianapolis home. He returned from the East after three days under a physician's care on Wednesday morning and has gone to bed at once. It will be several days before he can resume duties at the state house.
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Hanly
Indianapolis
State House
Presbyterian Church Services Next Sunday Special Easter Sermon
Preaching at 10:45 a quarterly communion will be observed and all church members urged to attend. Evening service at 7:30 will focus on the Easter thought with an Easter sermon and music. The general public is invited.
Sheriff Returns With Prisoner After Measles Delay
Deputy Twiddy came back Wednesday from Oklahoma with prisoner Charles Allen of Jackson township charged with rape. The duo landed the prisoner in jail after a ten day wait for his recovery. Sheriff Hardesty and his men typically secure the suspects they pursue.
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Twiddy
Oklahoma
Charles Allen
Jackson Township
Hardesty
Kicked by a Horse on Shelby Farm Injury
C. O. Gritten of L W. Bedine on the Shelby farm was kicked by a horse Saturday while driving four animals through a safe. A blow to the head left him unconscious briefly and unable to work early this week. he is now on a fair path to recovery.
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C. O. Gritten
L W. Bedine
Shelby Farm
Gritien
J Loeb’s Stores Show Spring 1907 Tailor Made Suits
Ladies at J Loeb’s Stores can find spring 1907 tailored suits and skirts, highlighting new lines for the season. The advertisement emphasizes smart daytime and streetwear options with modern cuts and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ,Loeb’s
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Covington & Southwestern
L. S. Meeting
Keithsburg, IN
Newspapers Charitable
Hustler
Mellott Hustler
Aunt Kitty Beedle
Presbyterian Church Services
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