Life Ends in Oaklawn Wreck Fatal Fireman Donaldson
William D Donaldson well known in Perrysville dies in a rear end freight wreck near Oaklawn. Fireman Donaldson trapped against the boiler head as three light trains collide. Several crew injured including engineer Marion Townsley and brakemen James Blount and M Milburn. Donaldson’s body removed to an undertaking establishment. funeral set for Perrysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Donaldson
W. D. Donaldson
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Oaklawn
Marion Townsley
Stroup Avenue
St. Elizabeth Hospital
James Blount
Bowman Avenue
M. Milburn
Ohio Street
Donaldson
Turner & Gilmore
Vermillion Street
Judge Saunderson Seeks New Law Career After Leaving Warren
Judge Saunderson and his wife traveled from Fowler to pack up their home above the Warren county bank and vacate the upstairs rooms. He has not decided his next move, may practice law, and could settle in Kentland. He is currently involved in the Caldwell will case at Fowler-Warren Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunderson
Fowler
Warren County Bank
Kentland
Caldwell
Warren Review
Child Terribly Burned Near Cates Ends in Death
Evelyn Austin Brown aged 21 months died hours after a scalding accident near Cates when a tub of hot water in her home toppled onto her as her mother, washing clothes, looked away. Two Kingman physicians failed to alleviate her severe burns and she passed away, leaving grieving parents.
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Cates
Evelyn
Austin Brown
Newtown Churches Hustle Plan At Hardware Store
Newtown hardware dealer M Bever announced a clever fund drive on November 23 and 30. Ten percent of all sales would go to the three town churches, who would take over the store for the day to collect the funds, sharing the proceeds equally. Also noted was the Presbyterian Ladies Carnival opening night featuring a substantial supper and a schoolroom program of recitations solos duets and trios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bever
Newtown
Presbyterian Ladies
Plenty of Coal At Stringtown Mine Says Tommy Rowell
Tommy Rowell reports ample coal at his Stringtown mine and notes its quality. Roy and Mark Rogers with their families joined Nellie and her husband in Terre Haute for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Rowell
Stringtown
Roy
Mark Rogers
Nellie
Husband
Terre Haute
Printing duties in counties tied to party vote leaders
The law requires printing in two leading papers representing the two parties with the highest county vote in the last general election. The highest vote getter on the county ticket is used for the calculation, leaving no contention about printer selections.
Fountain County Boy Makes Good EK Carwile Sheriff
EK Carwile, a former Wa bash township lad now in Neosho County Kansas, is elected sheriff on the Republican ticket by 759 votes. A Democratic judge and much of the Democratic ticket also win by about 200 votes. His friends in this section rejoice at his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. H. Carwile
Wabash Township
Neosho Co
Kansas
E. H
Marriage Licenses Report From County Clerk
County Clerk Roy Sanders reports new marriage licenses since last update. Names include Bernhart Lackman 38 with Frances Poke 37, Fred M. Cruce 22 with Lena Tyler 18, Arista W. Cory 20 with Ercie W. Lesk 18, Charles H. Meiul 21 with Fannie H. Yakley 18, William A. Tipton 79 with Margery KE. Tipton 59, Laurence W. Case 33 with Jessie L. Purviance 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sanders
Bernhart Lackman
Frances Poke
Fred M. Cruce
Lena Tyler
Charles H. Meiul
Fannie H. Yakley
William A. Tipton
Margery KE. Tipton
Laurence W. Case
Jessie L. Purviance
Multiple Civil Actions Filed In Veedersburg And Attica
A batch of new cases filed includes Sarah Fiorey vs Carrie Martin possession, Peter Bryan vs Ed Diffender for debt, J Loeb vs Clyde H Wyand debt, Veedersburg B and L vs Albert Sample foreclosure, Bank of Kingman vs Jacob F Flesher suit on note, with attorneys C Milford O B Ratcliff J B Martin and H M Billings. The Isley versus city of Attica land damage suit set for December 18 in circuit court with J P Isley claiming 2500 dollars. a special jury venue has been ordered, with Fred S. Purnell and Lucas Nebeker representing Isley and C Milford for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Fiorey
Carrie Martin
C. R. Milford
Pliff
Peter Bryan
Ed Diffenderfer
O. B. Ratcliff
J. Loeb
Clyde H. Wyand
J. B. Martin
Atty
Veedersburg B. & L
Albert Sample
H. M. Billings Atty
Bank of Kingman
Jacob F Flesher
Claud Philpott
J P. Isley
Attica
Brady Street
Lithian Hotel
Isley
Fred S. Purnell
Lucas Nebeker
C. Milford
Purdue Defeats Indiana in Final Lafayette Game
A crowd of 10 000 gathered on Stuart field to witness the season finale between Purdue and Indiana. Purdue won 34 to 7 as players including John O Phelps Forest Livenood George Sullivan Robert Bright George Thompson Geo Coffing Captain Gray Oscar Phebus Roy Rodgers Will Dunlap and others attended from the local area by automobile.
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Stuart Field
Lafayette
Purdue
Indiana
John O. Phelps
Forest Livengood
George Sullivan
Robert Bright
George Thompson
Geo. Coffing
Capt. Gray
Oscar Phebus
Roy Rodgers
Will Dunlap
Teir Autos
Mrs Mary A Shanks Is Very Low At ThompSon Home
Mrs Mary A Shanks wife of the late Flavius Shanks is very low due to infirmities of age at the home of her daughter Mrs Will H Thompson in this city. She is about 70 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Shanks
Flavius Shanks
Will H. Thompson
Warren court records show Hon John B. Martin’s last week transaction
Warren circuit court records indicate Justice John B. Martin conducted business in the court last week. The brief entry records a filing or action handled by the court during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Martin
Warren Circuit Court
The American Grand Jury and Its Public Service
This piece extols the grand jury as a constitutional safeguard and educator in law, stressing its independence, diverse information sources, and role in bringing law violators to justice. It lauds jurors for upholding justice despite potential unpopularity and costly processes.
Regular Services At First Presbyterian Church Sunday
The First Presbyterian Church invites all to attend Sunday services with Bible School at 10 and morning worship at 11. C E meeting at 6 and evening worship at 7. Minister H. K. Fox Ph D invites those not worshiping elsewhere. Manse south of church, phone 59.
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Bible School
C. E
H. K. Fox
Manse
Letter List for week ending November 21 1912
Public notice from F W Boyd postmaster listing names Homer Bever Edna Eller Mrs Clare Fox Mrs Mary Gouftie Mrs Laura Johnson Robert MacLaren and advertising call for gale bills. The notice asks recipients to respond when called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Bever
Edna Eller
Clare Fox
Mary Gouftie
Laura Johnson
Robert MacLaren
Pocahontas Fair Brightens Local Hall With Auctions
The Pocahontas ladies host a three day fair in their hall Mc George block on December 5 6 and 7 featuring a baby ring prize Exhibit at Guckner Hastings store and nightly auctions a Saturday box supper and festive Christmas gift opportunities. Democratic caucus and feast bring leaders and workers from three counties together in Danville with a cordial mood. Ralph Williams spent Thanksgiving at home.
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Pocahontas
McGeorge Block
iGuckner & Hasting
Entertainer Mrs Pooler to headline Lyceum Friday
The third Lyceum course features Mrs Pooler, famed for If I Were a King, performing The Music Master. Daniel Warfield’s popular stage piece will showcase her acclaimed interpretation. Press praise is high and the committee welcomes her back. Remember Friday evening December 6 at the M E church.
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Lyceum
M. E
Aunt Mary Rafferty Dies In Fountain County
Aunt Mary Rafferty, among the area’s oldest residents, died last week at her nephew Wm Bailey’s home after a gradual decline. Born in Pittsburg and raised in the area, she joined the United Brethren at 13 and married Michael Rafferty at 35. Surviving relatives include Erick Bailey and Mrs. Clarice Farr. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 pm at the Bailey home with Rev. Dunlavy, burial in Hillsboro cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rafferty
Fountain County
Wm. Bailey
Pittsburg
United Brethren Church
Michael Rafferty
Thomas Bailey
Mary
Erick Bailey
Moroco
Clarice Farr
Monmouth
Ill
Monument men injured in Covington crash after monument install
Charles Adams a Danville monument dealer and an employe arrived in Covington to erect a cemetery stone. After pieces failed to fit, the men drank, then crashed their car on a bridge west of Foster crossroads. Adams dislocated his shoulder Ritter presumed dead but survived. both men carried home sore. Cecil Osborn resumes post with W B Coleman.
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Charles Adams
Danville
Covington
Foster Cross Roads
James Yerkes
Adams
Ritter
Tremont
Gicks
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Brewer
Danville Junction
Oaklawn Round House
Charles J. Wieg
Wheeler
Oaklawn Coal Dock
Light
M. Townsley
Geo. Toopes
M.A. O’connell
Brazil
Ind
Vonda Wire
Perrysville
C. M. Donaldson
Moosers
Arista W. Cory
Ercie W. Lesk
THE
American Grand Jury
Happi
Ness
Bar of Justice
Grand Jury
First Presbyterian Church
F. W. Boyd
P.M
Pocahontas Fair
Ralph Williams
Monument
Cecil Osborn
W. B. Coleman
Cecil
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