Democrats Favor Ward and Township Local Option in Indiana
Indiana Democrats move to repeal county local option and adopt ward and township local option in line with party platform. Stokes Jackson cites a 14 000 plurality and says legislature should reflect the voters verdict of November 3. Some Republicans support repealing county option. others open to compromise as they weigh liquor policy.
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Democratic Siste
Indianapolis
Ind
Democratic Party
Democratic State Editorial Association
Denison Hotel
Stokes Jackson
Democratic State Committee
Jackson
Senate
New County S S Officers Elected at Veedersburg
Officers for the ensuing year were chosen at Veedersburg during the annual Sunday School convention. President I. L. McKnight. Vice President John M. Bonebrake. Second Treasurer C. E. McClure. Teacher Training Harry Glasscock. Elementary Grades Lulu Schwin. Home Dept Roy Smith. Adult Bible Class S D Clegg. Temperance I N Kerr. Missions Nell Beker.
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Veedersburg
I. L. McKnight
John M. Bonebrake
Ond Treas
C. E. McClure
Harry Glascock
Lulu Schwin
Roy Smith
D. Clegg
I. N. Kerr
Nell Beker
Tite For Underwear at J Loeb's Stores
J Loeb's Stores emphasizes large stock of underwear for all. The circular promises complete size range and fitting variety to meet every customer need this year.
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J. Loeb’s
Nebeker Denies Defamatory Claims About Teaching Jim Allen
Hon E H Nebeker brands as lies any assertion by Jim Allen or others that he used improper language. He says he taught Allen the game and Allen beat him, and that he has not spoken to Turky Jim since long before erection.
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E. H. Nebeker
Jim Allen
Nebeker
Turky
Jim
Lost Sight After Pop Bottle Injury
Waverley Wright of Marshfield has lost the sight of his right eye after a burst pop bottle injured him weeks ago. He was taken to Danville and the damaged eyeball removed last Monday to save the other eye and is now recovering.
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Waverley Wright
Marshfield
Danviile
Danville and Kingman Play to Hard Fought Tie
The Danville Dem detailing a Saturday high school football game at Kingman reports a 6–6 tie. Referee decisions drew criticism from both Danville and Kingman teams as the contest produced spirited play but uneven officiating.
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The
Danville Democrat
Danville
Kingman
Charley Lowe Sells Duan Patch Gelding to Newport Attorney
Charley Lowe sold his three year old Duan Patch gelding last Friday to attorney Charlie Ward of Newport. Ward, here in the Galloway case, paid $275 for the animal and took the horse home on Sunday, impressed by its promise.
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Charley Lowe
Duan Patch
Charlie Ward
Newport
Galloway
Ward
Girl Unfit For a Wife Letter to County Clerk
Attica Indiana letter from a parent asks Dale, county clerk, to deny a marriage license to a young couple on grounds the girl is not fit for a wife. Officials cannot refuse without legal basis as laws do not govern moral fitness of applicants. The Democrat notes the clash between parental opinion and statutory requirements.
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Dale
Attica
Ind
Danvill Democrat
Jonah Theme Sees Voters Reject Sheriff Candidate
The Friend recalls past elections in which Landis faced defeats by margins of 164, 229, and 86 votes in this county. He notes the sheriff candidate Wil went down in defeat amid controversy and ties it to the broader Democratic ticket losses. Spence, Smith & Spence invite readers to visit the 5 and 10 cent department.
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Clifton
Kirkpatrick
Congress
Landis
Jones
Clodfelter
Wil
Sheriff
Albert Campbell
Whch
Jonahs
Tracewell and Hanly Rumored to Form Law Partnership
Washington reports a persistent rumor that Robert J. Tracewell controller of currency will retire and form a law partnership with Governor J Frank Hanly. The Indiana figure, appointed by McKinley in 1897, previously considered Evansville practice with Judge Gilchrist. The可能 firm may also list C. V. McAdams.
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Washington
Robert J. Tracewell
Indiana
J Frank Hanfy
Tracewell
Evansville
Gilchrist
McKinley
Indianapolis Star
Hanly
C. V. McAdams
Rejoice article costs stir Veedersburg politics
Readers recall Big Jim Allen paying 5 or 10 dollars for his Veedersburg News piece that mocked Uncle Enos Nebeker and aided Allen’s political rivals. The question now is how much it cost to reprint the same in the Friend, described as the democratic skunk organ, last week.
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Jim Allen
Veedersburg
Enos Nebeker
Democratic Skunk
Hides Fetch Top Prices at Merry man Bros Meat Market
The Merry man Bros Meat Market reports the highest market price paid for all kinds of hides, highlighting strong demand and steady consignments across the week. Local buyers show active competition as prices rise for cattle and small stock hides.
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Merryman Bros
Remster Takes Office Early as Marion County Judge
Charles Remster, elected circuit judge of Marion County, began serving on Wednesday the 11th rather than waiting until January 1st. A 1903 law extending terms to January 1st was repealed in 1907, leaving the 1881 law to govern. Remster’s Fountain County friends praise his early start and qualification.
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Indianapolis
Charles Remster
Marion County
Charley
Fountain County
Pathers Carriage Works Offers Rubber Tire Installations
A local shop named Pathers Carriage Works advertises last grade rubber tires installed for the least money, aiming to attract cost minded motorists seeking economical tire service.
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Pathers Carriage Works
Editor Gregory Laid to Rest in Williamsport
Editor John Gregory was buried in Hillside Cemetery near Williamsport on Sunday after a long, busy life ending with an apoplexy on Tuesday morning. Almost 65, he led in church and party as a Sunday school superintendent and friend to many. A philanthropic, devout Christian, he left a lasting imprint on Williamsport and the community.
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Gregory
John Gregory
Hiilside Cemetry
Williamsport
M. E
Mrs Colvin Dies After Fall In Attica
Mrs. Colvin died shortly after noon Tuesday following a fall. The funeral was at 2 PM Thursday with Dr Switzer officiating. Interment took place in Attica.
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S. P. Colvin
Dr. Switzer
Attica
Wheat Outlook Warns of Weak Winter Wheat Ahead
E W Wagner analyzes May wheat against Argentine crop and December winter wheat reports. He cites possible $1.12 futures in a bull market and projects 1909 winter wheat prospects based on December conditions, noting an 80 or lower rating could signal a poor start after 1908.
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E. W. Wagner
Obituary: Joseph H Johnson Dies at 80 in Danville
Joseph H Johnson died at his son Cassius Johnson’s home in Danville after a short illness. He was 80, born May 7, long a Indiana resident. Funeral by Rev Dougherty at 2 p m Sunday, Oak Grove cemetery burial alongside his wife. He leaves Cassius and family and a brother eight years his junior residing northwest of Danville.
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Joseph H Johnson
Cassius Johnson
Indiana
Dougherty
Oak Grove Cemetery
Cassius
Danville
Pet Bear Bruno Slaughtered by Owner for Safety
Allen Shaff of Crawfordsville kept a pet bear cub named Bruno that grew large and aggressive. After several near misses with keepers, Shaff, with Stacy Hegg and a 38 Winchester, killed Bruno to prevent further danger. The bear was dressed and the group consumed the meat.
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Allen Shaff
Mr. Shaff
Stacy Hegg
Bruno
Hotel Lithia Sold to Chicago Couple
The Hotel Lithia in Attica was sold by owner Jacob Isley to Mr. and Mrs. Watkins of Chicago. They have taken possession and are preparing the property for business with plans to open as soon as possible.
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Hotel Lithia
Attica
Jacob Isley
Watkins
Chicago
Notice to settle old subscriptions debts
Notice to Settle urges readers with overdue accounts, especially those over a year in arrears, to remit payments. The message requests remittance and appeals to those who owe for subscriptions now that the election is past.
Thanksgiving linens advertised by Spence Smith and Spence
An advertisement urges readers to buy Thanksgiving linens from Spence Smith and Spence, highlighting seasonal home textiles available at the store.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
Business Reviving Report From The Leader
The article notes improving business with more clerks added at The Leader. Merchants mechanics and farmers are planning work to revive activity and anticipate a big trade, according to Mr. Herzog.
Death of Mrs. Katharine Diffenderfer Near Ceta Texas
Katharine Conover Diffenderfer, born February 25 1878 in this county, died Sunday November 8 1908 near Ceta Texas at age 30 years 9 months 13 days. She leaves a husband Edward Diffenderfer and three children Grace George and Harry, plus relatives. Funeral services were held at the Nebeker home and burial at Bend cemetery. the Pythian Sisters led the ceremonies with the Covington band present.
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Ei. Diffenderfer
This
Mahlon B. Conover
Ceta
Texas
Nelson G. Nebeker
Sixth Street
Dougherty
Pythian Sisters
Covington Band
Bend
Kite V. Conover
M. V. Concover
M. EK
the Bend
Edward Diffenderfer
Grace
George
Harry
Katie
Death of James Watts at North Fifth Street
James Watts aged about 65 died at his home on North Fifth Street Monday afternoon after a two year paralysis illness. He leaves a wife and six children, three sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 p.m. Wednesday with interment in the Wilson-Carnagy cemetery nearby.
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James Watts
North Fifth Street
Wilson—Carnagy
New Sorosis Petticoats in Sa Teen and Heatherbloom Silk
Spence Smith & Spence advertise Sorosis petticoats in Sa teen and Heatherbloom silk styles priced from 98 cents to 3 dollars 48 cents. Shop details and catalog offerings highlighted.
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Spence, Smith & Spence
Talks of the Recent Election in Veedersburg
S H Elwell from Yeddo discussed his defeat and reasons in Veedersburg News. He blamed limited votes and new opposition, noting half the unassessed voters favored Republicans and resented trips to the county seat. He praised local supporters and defended his assessor record amid protests.
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S. H. Elwell
Yeddo
Yoas
Precint
Veedersburg News
Millcreek Township
Lawson
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Tracewell and Hanly
Jedlams
Emer Allbee
Bridget
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Joseph H. Johnson
Katharine Conover Diffenderfer
James Watte
Bord “Spence
Smith
Sy Spence
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