Piano Burning Sparks Bitter Freedom Church Row
A piano used to replace an organ at Freedom church near Yeddo was burned after being moved from John Cory’s home. A court of inquiry at Freedom school sought the firebug amid a town split, with ownership by Crawfordsville dealer W H Dodd and a pending burglary charge.
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Freedom Church
Yeddo
John Cory
Mill Creek Township
Albert Philpott
Cory
Wallace
Cloodhounds
W. H. Dodd
W. H. Moore
Crawfordsville
Freedom School
White
Hardesty
Suspense Raised Over County Fire Suspects
The incident has stirred a great sensation in the county as suspicion falls on opponents of a purchase. The arson statute does not cover the instrument used, so any prosecution would likely be under burglary or another charge. Ready made wear for men women and children. Largest assortment at J Loeb's Stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Supreme court limits tax ferrets pay to specific appropriations
The supreme court ruled last Thursday that tax ferrets cannot be paid on a percentage basis. Remuneration must be set by a specific appropriation for each instance, ending a long standing state practice.
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Supreme Court
Covington & Southeastern Traction Road Tendered to Chicago Firm
Cullins Construction Co of Chicago receives contract to build 54 miles of Covington and Southeastern traction line from Covington through Kingman to Crawfordsville. Construction to start within a week, using gasoline motors instead of electric power.
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Cullins Construction Co
Chicago
Miss Effie Brown Announces Great Millinery Sale
Note Miss Effie Brown promotes a millinery sale in this issue. The ad highlights a grand sale with bold offers and a focus on hats and headwear.
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Effie Brown
Oee Fouth
Jackson Twentieth Annual Commencement Slated
Jackson township schools will hold their Twentieth Annual Commencement on Wednesday evening June 19 1907 at Wallace Christian church at 3 o clock. Graduates include Della Philpott Myrtle Aiward Eta Starns Ea Starnes Glen Shuler Lex Wilkinson Felicia Wagener Jewel Wilkinson Ez Hughes Romana Baker Oscar R Livengood Johnie Bever and Faye Barker. The class speaker has not yet been chosen.
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Jackson Township
Wallace Christian Church
Della Philpott
Myrtle Aiward
Eta Starns
Ea Starnes
Glen Shuler
Lex Wikinson
Felicia Wagener
Jewel Wilkinson
Ez ¢ Hughes
Romana Baker
Oscar R. Livengood
Johnie Bever
Faye Barker
Early Morning Robbery Near Crawford's Shoes
A youth entered Leo Steurer's store through an open cellar, fled south to the McComas corner then northeast, pursued by Tom Evans Charley Dicken and deputies who lost the trail in Milksick country. Little was stolen and the incident sparked a citywide chase.
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Morneg Ell Cruea
Leo Steurer
Tom Evans
McComas Corner
Tom
Charley Dicken
Charley
God
Twiddy
Milksick
County Board Rejects Liquor Licenses in Wide Ruling
The Fountain county Board of Commissioners refused to grant licenses to Ross Smith and other applicants to sell spirituous liquors, citing constitutional grounds. Prosecutor White led remonstrances signed by Second Ward voters, signaling an appeal to the circuit court and keeping license venues closed for now.
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White
Second Ward
Board of County Commissioners
Ross Smith
Board of Commissioners
Fountain County
Covington
Troy Township
Indiana
United States
Wm. Ford
Charles W. Hinds
Charles 5. Crowley
Veedersburg
Cox
Jones & Allen
W. N. White
Nicest Assortment of Graduating Goods at J Loeb’s
A local sale promotes a fine range of graduation gifts at J Loeb’s Stores. The shop highlights banners, keepsakes, and keepsake items aimed at celebrating graduates with affordable selections.
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J. Loeb’s
Nickelodeon Matinee Schedule Update
Nickelodeon announces Saturday matinee performances every half hour starting at 2 o clock. The latest pictures shown will be updated weekly with new releases.
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Nickelodeon
Warren Circuit Court Opens April Term in Williamsport
The Warren circuit court began its April term at Williamsport last Wednesday. Jurors drawn include District 1 A J Johnson Scott Crawford District 2 Isaac D High Fred Cain District 2 Alex McGahan Clarence Harvey District 1 Geo W Ketcham John C Goodwine George T Beil George W Crawford District 2 Geo Bowlus Wm R Grames Jonathan C Lamb Sr District 3 David Benson Frank Hildenbrand Thomas Atkinson Stephen S Dougherty.
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Warren Circuit Court
Williamsport
A. J. Johnson
Scott Crawford
Isaac D. High
Fred Cain
Alex McGahan
Clarence Harvey
Geo. W. Ketcham
John C. Goodwine
George T. Beil
George W. Crawford
Geo. Bowlus
Wm. R. Grames
Jonathan C. Lamb
David Benson
Frank Hildenbrand
Thomas Atkinson
Stephen S. Dougherty
Wreck at Troy Siding Delays Train and Injures None
A fast freight west bound derailed at Troy Siding near the city after a draw bar failed at noon Sunday on the Big Four. Four hobos in the derailed car escaped unharmed and walked away. Train No. 11 was routed via Clover Leaf to Danville. Danville stam derrick cleared the tracks.
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Troy Siding
Cayuga
Danvile
Danville
Wilkey and Benebrake to Open Real Estate Offices
Wilkey and EJ Benebrake, both well known in Kingman and county government circles, will open a real estate and loan firm in the Townsley Block on June 1. The new venture, led by Elmer Wilkey and former deputy county treasurer Benebrake, is expected to gain immediate public confidence and benefit the city’s business climate.
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Elmer Wilkey
Kingman
EJ. Benebrake
J. M. Wilkey
Covington Defeats Germantown In Low-Scoring Pitcher Battle
Covington athletes defeated Germantown Colts Danville Sunday afternoon 38 to 2 in a warm contest. The game opened as a pitchers battle with Germantown collecting four hits off Herscheel while Covington pounded Schauseil for six hits.
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Germantown
Danvile
Covington
Herscheel
Schauseil’s
Sunday Baseball Defiance in Indiana Courts
The Noblesville Ledger reports that two Indiana legislatures oppose Sunday baseball as a legal violation. Local clubs avoid Sunday games but minor and amateur teams defy the law statewide. Preparations begin for Sunday contests in several county towns with gate contributions described as voluntary. The piece urges county prosecutors to enforce the Sabbath law.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Noblesville Ledger
Truant Officer Elected by County Board
The County Board of Education elected a truant officer for the year at Supt. Wilkey's office. Four candidates were heard: Joshua Dunkin, Parker, Melott Oliver Board, and Bowers. Dunkin won with eight votes. Parker four. Board two. Bowers one. The next meeting will elect a County Superintendent in June.
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County Board of Educacation
Wilkey
Joshua Dunkin
Parker
Melott
Oliver Board
Bowers
Hillsboro
Dunkin
Board
Iser
Filad
Suit Filed Against Ex-Auditor for Over $80 Claim
A suit was filed by plaintiff Martin Monday against ex-auditor David S. Ferguson seeking more than $80 principal and interest claimed due the County. Additional suits are expected to be filed soon.
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Expect Martin Monday
Aganst
David S. Ferguson
County Council Allocates Funds for Local Repairs
The county council met on Monday and appropriated 2500 for the Perrysville grade repair 300 for rail repairs and additional funds to the bridge repair fund due to unexpected bridge repair needs.
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Perrysville
Methodist Church Sunday Services Outline
Sabbath School in the court room Sunday morning at 9 20. Preaching at 10 40 on Home Symbols. Sunday evening at 7 30. Subject Christ's Last Will.
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Sabbith School
Chrst
Best quality ready made suits at J Loebs Stores
Shoppers are offered quality ready made suits at J Loebs Stores. The advertisement highlights durable fabrics and a range of sizes with focus on value for professional and formal wear. Local retailer prompts customers to visit the store for selection and fitting.
Dr Sailor In Serious Condition After Fall Injuries
Dr. Sailor, badly injured from a fall through an open cellar door while storing articles in a summer kitchen, remains in serious condition. He has been confined to bed for more than a week as doctors reassess his injuries.
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Sailor
Troy Commencement at Salem Church May First
Troy township schools announce annual commencement at Salem church on Saturday evening May 1. Prof Aley of State University will deliver the class address. Eleven graduates named Ralph E Weber Ruby Clawson Ira A Coffing Riey M Martin Lulu Zeigler Roy S Hunt Guy C Holroyd Edna Wilson Fletcher C Coffing Ruth Baldwin Jessie Hershberg. Special music planned. Fresh pickerel fish available at Red's each Friday.
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Troy Township
Salem Church
Aley
State University
Ralph E. Weber
Ruby Clawson
Ira A. Coffing
Riey M. Martin
Lulu Zeigler
Roy S. Hunt
Guy C. Holroyd
Edna Wilson
Fletcher C. Coffing
Ruth Baldwin
Jessie Hershberg
County Commissioners Back in Regular Session
The County Commissioners met in regular session Monday and Tuesday and return for work today. They approved bills and contracts for repairs at Trott hill grade and Ferguson arch, construction of Reed and Sterling bridges and Brown abutments. They ruled on gravel road petitions in Jackson township and took up other court work and license matters.
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Reguar
Trott Hill
Ferguson
Sterling
Jackson Township
J M Wilkey Chosen as Fountain Trust Secretary
Fountain Trust Company trustees pick J M Wilkey as secretary after R W Miles resigns to take a Lafayette post. Wilkey, retiring County Superintendent, will start June 1 and brings noted ability, worth, and experience. His friends praise the appointment.
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Fountain ‘Trust Company
J. M. Wilkey
R. W. Miles
Lafayette
Wilkey
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Crawford
J. L. Peters
Artman
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
NEW Real Estate
Wilkey & Benebrake
The
Townsley Block
M. Boord
M.boord
County Council
Methodist Church
Mets
Dr. Sailor
Troy
Red’s
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