Democrats face fall bid in county offices race
The piece notes broad Democratic talk of bold campaigns this fall and hints at potential candidates for county clerk and other posts. It cites Tom Bodine and Capt Gray as possible dem nominees, while Charley Palin and Bob Miller are also discussed as strong contenders. Other names like Billy Reeves Lindsey Coleman Fred Board John R Hardesty Mac Irvin Grant Hall and figures from Indianapolis and Terre Haute are referenced in context of local political maneuvers and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bodine
Capt. Gray
Veedersburg
Landis gang accused in local party maneuvering amid county race
The piece cites tensions within the Republican ranks as Landis and allies allegedly shift candidates. Jim Bell gains support for county chairman citing service and loyalty, while Joseph Wilkey is urged to volunteer for Secretary of the Republican County Central Committee, praised for clerical ability and integrity.
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Jim Bell
Joseph Wilkey
Republican County Central Committee
Wilkey
Ice Cream Festival by Kentuck Church Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of Kentuck church will host an ice cream supper at Mrs. James E. DeHaven’s home, three and a half miles east of the city, on Thursday evening May 18. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a pleasant evening with the Kentuck society.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
Kentuck Church
James E. DeHaven
Kentuck Society
Baptist Church Bible School and Services Schedule
Bible School Sunday morning at 9 30 all welcome. Preaching services first and third Sundays each month at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer service Thursday evening at 7 50. tf
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Bible School
All Welcome
Economy Gas Burner Aims To Save Fuel
Will G. Boyd and J. C. Hopkins of this city describe an attachment for cooking stoves called the Economy Gas Burner. They claim it produces more heat with less fuel by mixing oil with oxygen for complete combustion. The device is simple, safe, and adaptable to any stove and user. The pair report strong interest and success in demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will G. Boyd
J.C. Hopkins
May Festival At M E Church With Noted Speakers
The May Festival at the M E church runs May 17 18 and 1901 next week. Dr T M Ewing speaks on The Under Side of Things Wednesday evening. Dr Cole of Lafayette addresses Andrews Raid Thursday. Friday features a superior home talent musical program with excellent music nightly and nominal prices.
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M. E. Church
T. M. Ewing
Cole
Lafayette
Death of Mrs William K Martin of Indianapolis
Mrs William K Martin formerly Sarah E Yeagy dies at her Indianapolis home after a long illness. Born Covington July 7 1871 she grew up here and married William K Martin. Funeral services were held at the parents home conducted by Rev Palmer with burial at Mt Hope cemetery. She leaves a husband three children and a large family and circle of friends in mourning.
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William K. Martin
Indianapolis
Sarah E Yeagy
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Martin
Covington
For Sale Poland China pigs four males two females
Four registered Poland China pigs, two females and four males, for sale. Good for December service. Pedigrees furnished. Address B F Roxsinson Fountain Indiana.
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Poland
China
B.F. Roxsinson
Fountain
Ind
Highland farmer sells 80 acre farm at 150 an acre
Pressley Martin of Highland township Vermillion county sold his 80 acre farm north of Rileysburg to John J. Long for 12000 dollars. The price equals 150 dollars per acre and is described as a high priced land deal.
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Pressley Martin
Highland Township
Vermillion County
Rileysburg
John J. Long
Decoration Day Arrangements in Covington Indiana
Memorial Association meets in Council Chambers with Mayor Jones presiding. Woodmen invited and to march in a body. Mellett band hired for the day at thirty dollars plus dinners. D W Spence added to the invitation committee. Special committees to visit schools for pupil attendance. Meeting adjourned.
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Council Chambers
Covington
Ind
Memorial Association
Mayor Jones
Livengood
Committee On Band
Mellett
D. W. Spence
A. T. Livengood
Jones
O. S. Jones
G. W. Martin
Sunday schedule and minister notice at 1st Church of Christ
The 1st Church of Christ outlines Sunday School at 9 30 a m Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 15 p m and preaching on the 2nd and 4th Lord days at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m The minister P W Walthall states he will be in his study at the church daily except Sunday from 8 to 11 30 a m and invites visits by call
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Bob Miller
Troy
P. W. Walthall
Wabash Excursion Fare to St Louis May 13 14
The Wabash railroad offers excursion tickets to St Louis for May 13 leaving at 12 20 p m and return from St Louis May 14 Sunday evening. Roundtrip fare is 2 50. For details contact Mr Richison Wabash agent at this point. Note change of ad of J Loeb.
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Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Richison
Wabash
Woman Takes Carbolic Acid in Desperate Act
Mrs. Jacob Yerkes of the city has been critically ill after ingesting carbolic acid in a personal crisis. She showed improvement and is expected to recover. Officials say no serious blame is attached to anyone else, noting her youthful despair and misjudgment. Public sympathy is urged.
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Jacob Yerkes
Yerkes
Hotel For Rent Evans House in West Lebanon Indiana
The Evans House a 25 room hotel in West Lebanon Indiana is offered for rent. Partly furnished with address details for Clay Mitch elgw a appears in the fragment.
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Evans
Lebanon
Ind
Clay Mitcheil
Your Best Friend and Eye Care in City by Dr Faith
A reader is advised that the eye is a best friend and should be cared for by Dr Faith who visits the city every Friday. The note urges attention to eye health and regular professional checkups.
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Dr. Faith
Man Struck by Freight Train Near Veedersburg
Special to the Danville Democrat reports an unknown man from Clayton Indiana was struck by a big freight train one mile west of Veedersburg on May 6. He suffered severe head injuries and a jammed hip. He lay on the track for three hours before relief arrived and was later sent to Clayton after medical care.
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Danville
Clayton
Indiana
McClain Acquitted After Arson Trial in Jackson Township
Mahlon McClain was acquitted in a circuit court trial charged with attempted arson against Harry Allen of Wallace. The case, heard Wednesday to Friday before Judge Larry of Logansport, followed prior McClain cases. Jury struggled with the lengthy proceedings, but returned a verdict of not guilty after late Friday.
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Jackson Township
Mahlon McLain
Harry Allen
Wallace
Larry
Logansport
McClain
O. B. Ratcliff
W.E
A. T. Livengood
Tom Allen
O. P. Lewis
Jones & Murphy
Crawfordville
Judge Rabb's Work Here Closes
The April term of the circuit court closes next week with no further sessions under Judge Rabb. The court will reconvene in September under a new judge appointed to the sixty first circuit including Fountain county.
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Hanly
Grant Hall
Fowler
Twenty-First Judicial District
Fountain County
Benton County
Rabb
Birthday Surprise for Jack McCoy on Sixty-Second Milestone
Relatives planned a genuine surprise for Jack McCoy’s sixty second birthday on a Monday. George Robb guided the ruse to keep Jack away from home while kin gathered. Children and grandchildren from Canton New Market Chicago Tuscola Danville and other locales joined for a warm welcome, a fine dinner, and joyous reunion.
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Jack McCoy
George Robb
Jack
John McCoy
Montgomery County
George
Charley Lowe
Warren County
Dolly
Canton
John
New Market
Will
Chicago
Ed Richardson
Tuscola
W. ©. Smith
Danville
Tom McCoy
Fred McCubbbin
Seymore Graham
Note Furr's Story and Kingman Fight Authorities
Furr, a famed horseman, describes a Kingman confrontation with President Mitchell and Ernest Ghost as a planned robbery. He says Mitchell and Furr exchanged hot words, Furr was struck as he protested a crippled hand, and Mitchell was stabbed in the side. Furr was treated by a doctor, then jailed at Cayuga, bonded $500, and returned there after arraignment for assault with intent to kill.
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Furr
Kingman
Mitchell
Ernest Ghost
Cayuga
Chief Bratton Given Place
Sanford Bratton, retiring fire chief, takes a post with the Danville Water Co. He will lead the main line installation from the Hegeler smelter into the city starting Monday at the south end. A skilled plumber, Bratton brings pipe laying and inspection experience to his new duties. Locals glad to hear of his advancement. Doc Schuler and Mac Martin visited Danville Tuesday.
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Sanford Bratton
Fire Department
Danville Water Co
Hegeler
Bratton
Water Company
Sanford
Judges Split on Divorce Rulings in Cass Circuit Court
Logansport Indiana May case shows divergence among Indiana circuit judges. In Sweet v Sweet Judge John S Larry granted a divorce on the same testimony Judge Joseph M Rabb refused earlier. Larry held a husband who fails to provide for two years is unfit to have a wife even if he reforms. the plaintiff testified the husband now works in a furniture factory earning good wages and she kept her maiden name York.
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Indianapolis News
Logansport
Ind
Indiana Circuit Courts
Cass Circuit Court
John S. Larry
Joseph M. Rabb
Etta May Sweet
Charles Sweet
Rabb
Williamsport
Cass Circuit
Larry
Larry Monday
Lairy
Sweet
York
Settlement Notice From Spence and Vlaut Firm
The firm Spence and Vlaut requests all customers with accounts to come in and settle at once following a dissolution.
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Spence & Vlaut
Rural Free Delivery Costs Rise in Nationwide Report
Postmaster General reports 30,982 rural routes with an average annual deficit near 300 dollars per route, totaling about ten billion dollars in losses annually. Service remains vital to rural populations and Indiana ranks fourth in routes, with 1,934 in operation while 4,708 petitions are pending nationwide.
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Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Leader Shoes Ad Promotes Mercerized Petticoats and Deals
An advertisement touts savings by buying shoes at the Leader with priced items including Mercerizeu petticoats at 96 cents and mentions Spence Smith & Spence as references.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
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Charley Palin
Richland Township
Billy Reeves
Lindsey Coleman
Fred Board
John R. Hardesty
Mac Irvin
Mr. Randolph
John Bonnell
Terre Haute
Fred Sims
Frankfort
Republican State Committee
Sims
Statecom
J. Loeb
Fred
Mr. Landis
Landis
Wm. Martin
1St Church of Christ
G Wa
Hurt
Judge Rabb
Chief Bratton
The
Danville Democrat
Doc Schuler
Mac Martin
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