Lightning Strikes Barn Killing One and Three Horses
A Monday storm west of town struck the old Shelby farm barn four miles north. Jesse Hagley died, three horses were killed, and John Osborn, George Osborn, and Ben Holden were injured or unconscious. Several horses were knocked down. George Osborn may lose hearing. Undertaker and family react as community assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Jesse Hagley
John Osborn
Geo.Osborn
Ben Holden
George Osborn
McMahon
Jacob P:iers
David Ferguson
Young Osborn
Ben Holder
Hagely
Osborn
Holden
Dr. Hicks
Will probated for Dr A L Whitehall in Jennings county
The last will and testament of Dr A L Whitehall was probated on Tuesday of last week. It was drawn in 1905 by J Wesley Whickcar and witnessed by R L Milford and A Lyons. It leaves no shares to his son Samuel and daughters Alla Whitehall and Elizabeth Clark, grants his wife life interests in 160 acres in Jennings county and properties in Indianapolis, with remainder to younger son Lu Grand Whitehall on her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Whitehall
J. Wesley Whickcar
R. L. Milford
A. Lyons
Samuel
Alla Whitehall
Elizabeth Clark
Jennings County
Indianapolis
Lu Grand Whitehall
Narrow Escape on Eastbound Continental Limited Near Shadeland
Deputy Twiddy reports a near disaster as a steel harrow lodged on the rails near Shadeland caused the Eastbound Continental Limited to nearly derail. The harrow was struck by the engine after the farmer detached his team. passengers were terrified but no derailment occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twiddy
North
Frank Gregory
Continental Limited
Attica
Shadeland
Memorial Sunday Services Held At M E Church
Memorial services were conducted at the M. E. Church with Grand Army Post and Woman's Relief Corps in attendance. Rev. Dougherty delivered the memorial sermon on war, sacrifice, and Christian ideals, while the church was decorated with flags and flowers and the choir sang patriotic selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Grand Army Post
Woman’s Relief Corps
Presbyterian Church
M E
Fox
John C. Fremont
Dougherty
M. E. Church
County Ditch Proposed Through Mellot Area Farms
Farmers near W H Crumly’s farm west of Mellot push a large county ditch. The line begins at Crumly’s property and runs to Robt Bever’s farm on Turkey Run. The ditch will exceed 600 rods in length.
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W H. Crumly
Mellot
Mr. Crumly
Robt. Bever
Turkey Run
Troy Township Graduates Honor Lost Graduation Exercise
Troy township schools produced seven graduates Eva Norris George Remster Opha Ross Laverne Dice Hazel Smith Olin Osborn and Hallie Price. A County Board of Education resolution last year banned local graduation ceremonies, a move critics say deprives students of valuable preparatory experience and practical life skills. Also an unrelated notice invites order for four milch cows from Farmer McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Township
Eva Norris
George Remster
Opha Ross
Laverne Dice
Hazel Smith
Olin Osborn
Hallie Price
County Board of Education
Mellor Hustler Sold to New Owners
Alfred Parker sells the Mellor Hustler after twelve years of ownership. New owners are Earl Shuler and Warter C. Bowers, now owner of the Hillsboro Times. Parker praised as an excellent newspaper man. wishes for success to both retiring and new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor Hustler
Alfred Parker
Earl Shuler
Warter C. Bowers
Hilsboro Times
Parker
Hustler
Death Rate Increases in April Bulletin Details
The April bulletin from the state board of health reports higher sickness and more deaths than a year earlier. Total deaths last April reached 2,954 at 13.2 per thousand. Consumption deaths were 411 and violence deaths 154. City rate 16.5, country 11.3. in large cities Indianapolis 17.7, Terre Haute 19.3, Anderson 146, Muncie 22.1, South Bend 15.8.
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State Board of Health
Country
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Anderson
Muncie
South Bend
Crawford Oxfords Endorsement by J. L. Peters
A brief testimonial notes that Crawford oxfords are the preferred footwear, with a signature from J. L. Peters asserting no substitutes. The ad-style line emphasizes brand loyalty and quality.
Unnatural Mother Defies School Attendance Patrol
Truant officer J C Vaughn reports a mother who keeps her children out of school by overloading them with busywork. When pressed to send them, the children are too busy for the classroom and are sent home. Now the officer vows to compel attendance and curb the vermin of truancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Vaughn
Reckless Auto Driver Must Pay Damages for Frightened Horse
Indiana appellate court upholds damages to Gustave Pacholke after William Brinkham and Herman Brinkham, driving between Michigan City and Laporte, honked and emitted explosions that terrified his horse, caused a crash and his leg amputation. The ruling cites lawful highway use but requires skill and diligence to avoid frightening horses and harming citizens.
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Appellate Court of Indians
William Brinkham
Herman Brinckham
St. Joseph
Gustave Pacholke
Pacholke
Michigan City
Laporte
Brinkhams
Myers
Linoleum assortment at J. Loeb's stores
The advertisement touts the most complete Linoleum assortment with any width desired at J. Loeb's stores, highlighting choice and variety for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
City High School 1907 Commencement Held at K of P Hall
The twenty eighth annual city schools commencement was held at K of P Hall last Thursday night ending the 1907 school year. President W W Parsons delivered the class address and diplomas were conferred by Superintendent Kaufman with Dr Fox giving the benediction. Graduates include Forest E Livengood Frances T Romine Maggie Mae Britton Mae C Cade Goldie L Morris Harold G Moody Frank F Newhouse Harry E Miles John G Gooding Jesse M Coleman Ruel R Jackson Christina B Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
W. W. Parsons
State Normal
Forest E. Livengood
Frances T. Romine
Maggie Mae Britton
Mae C. Cade
Goldie L. Morris
Harold G. Moody
Frank F. Newhouse
Harry E. Miles
John G. Gooding
Jesse M. Coleman
Ruel R. Jackson
Christina B. Johnston
Burglar strikes Newtown stores overnight
Campbell Bros store Bever hardware and Robbins drug store in Newtown were burglarized Monday night. Losses were small overall about $2 in pennies at Campbell Bros and pennies plus coins at Robbins. Bever reported no loss. Thief sought money, no clues traceable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Bros
Bever’s Hardware
Robbins Drug Store
Newtown
Bever
Robbins
Kaufman Resigns to Practice Law in Shawnee Oklahoma
Prof H S Kauffman who has supervised local schools for five years leaves with his family for Peru then moves to Shawnee Oklahoma population twenty two thousand and joins Ross F Stockridge to form a law partnership with an office over the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Kauffman
Peru
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Ross F. Stockridge
Ind
First National Bank
Kaufman
Corn Day in Indiana Planned for November 25
Indiana plans to declare November 25 as corn day through a state corn show commission appointed by the governor. County representatives will organize county shows to stimulate interest in the Omaha exposition with top corn samples to be exhibited there next month.
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Indiana
Govenor
Govenor Hanly
Omaha
Covington Bank Shows Strong May 14 1908 Statement
The Covington Bank closed business on Thursday evening May 14 1908 and reported a solid showing. Its stockholders comprise many of the region’s best citizens, a point worthy of study by business people and residents.
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Covington Bank
Steuckholders
Bring Your Flowers For G A R Hall Decoration
The Post asks all to bring flowers for decorating the G A R hall early Saturday morning. School children should meet for the line of March. Plenty of days will be provided for all.
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G. A. R. Hall
Claypool for Commissioner in Shawnee rally
James C. Claypool of Shawnee visited the city on Wednesday to rally support for the convention next week. Backers say his qualifications and experience would make the county’s best ever commissioner if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bowers
Jacob Peters
James McMahon
Farmer McMahon
James C .Claypool
Shawnee
Jim
Stolen Horses Traced From Judge Mc Cabe Case
Thieves took two valuable horses from Judge Jas Mc Cabe near Williamsport. One dark brown horse with a star and white hind foot, and a bay with a blaze and large star. Horses traced toward Danville and West Lebanon, later found in Indianapolis. a man arrested. Sheriff connected other stolen horses to Chicago and Cayuga. further recoveries hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McCabe
Williamsport
Danville, Jr
Lebanon
R County
McCabe
Indianapolis
Warren County
West Lebanon
Hardesty
Manford Conover
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P. J. McMahon
Young Hagely
Long
John Hagely
J. Logb’s
Humor Soldier Dead
Want County Ditch
Crawford
J. L. Peters
Claypool
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