Died After Attempt to Board Moving Freight Train
Jasper Miller eighteen, son of James W. Miller near Covington, was killed at the Wabash depot in Attica while riding a freight car. He and Will Lowen had ridden from Danville. Miller attempted to board an oil tank on the moving train, fell under the wheels, and both legs were amputated below the knees. He died soon after at the city hall with his father arriving later. Funeral services followed at the Salem church.
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Wes
Jasper Miller
James W. Miller
Covington
Wabash
Will Lowen
Independence
Danville
Wilhemsport
Bowen
Miller
Miner Dies in Shaft Accident at Creeen Mines
Green Hoge and Perry McMackin were injured when the cage rope snapped while rising a shaft in Warren County. Hoge died after the fall, McMackin sustained serious injuries to his right side and back. Dr. Burlington treated McMackin in Independence. The report also mentions local unrest over a suspected arsenic poisoning case and a sleepwalking daughter incident. Farmers Mutual Insurance meeting notes strong finances and ongoing assessments. New fall dress goods at Loeb's stores.
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Green Hoge
Perry McManciéin
Creeen
McMackin
McMiavkin
Towers
Dr. Burlington
Gilet
Allen A Candidate The Gold Bag Imperialst Nominat
Allen a candidate for Congress in Indiana ninth district amid shifting Democratic support. Reported hesitancy in campaigning, but Tipton county Democrats say he may accept renomination with district backing. Former state official and Spanish American War veteran linked to Philippine army.
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Tndanapoolis
Theo
Allens
Alen
Searc O
van Cottutssiebers
Matthews
Joe Cheadie
Mr. Allen
Cheadle
Allan
Joe Cheadle
Keneyton
Fountain County
Yount
Hart
Aven
Attempted reported incident leads to grand jury hearing
Earnest Lockridge was held to the grand jury by Justice Braden of Rossville last Wednesday on a charge related to attempting to commit a reported incident involving the 12 year old daughter of J. B. Daisy. Lockridge’s bond was set at 1000 and he remained in jail after bail was not posted. The report also notes a wedding on August 27 between Miss Autie Bowers and Julius Babb at Rosa Bowers’s home in this city.
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Jasper
Samuel Simms
Troopeston
Boswell
Poona Win bLear
Emma
Earnest Lockridge
Justice Braden
Rossville
J. B. Daisy
Lockridge
Autie Bowers
Julius Babb
Rosa Bowers
Father Tremmel
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Alipost
Williamsport
Prompt and Honorable Action and Fish Law Debate
Zeigler receives a $1600 life policy payout from Mutual Life Insurance through local agent R W Miles after timely death proofs, despite contested entry rules. The piece urges strong town support for Covington street fair Sept 27 28 29 30 and highlights changes to Indiana fishing laws stressing enforcement and bans on seining nets and explosives. It also notes Antis Saloon League meetings Sept 3 and reports a 20 pound buffalo caught at the Wabash rocks along with upcoming temperance and Sunday school events.
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Mary M. Zeigler
Albion
Zeigler
Jefferson Barrack
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
R. W. Miles
Vie Arny
Close Call In Lillsboro Involving Bill Laird
Bill Laird of Lillsboro, about 40, slept with his head on a north rail beside the Big 4 near Rane road. A westbound midnight train struck him, leaving a four inch scalp wound. He was treated by Dr Henderson in the city and is expected to recover. he has a wife and three children and is well known in the area.
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Harris
Bill Laird
Lillsboro
Rane Road
Henderson
Laird
Hill
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Wabash Depot
Attica
Salem Church
W. W. Glover
Salem
J. Lorn
Elmer “Glover's
Kaintuck
Walliam Dvilinger
Drollinger
Lower Warren
Freak of A Somnambulist
John Edwards
Pearl
the Farmer's Mutual
Farners’ Mutual Insurance Company
Montgomery
Wll Fountain
Elan Areh Tebnstou
J. ¢. McMaken
J. Mo Harshbarger
Wu G. Mites
Mo. Waugh
Allen Moore
Das. Aa
M. Bo Waugt
Albert Campbell
W. J. Miles
J. M. Harshbarger
A. A. Foster
R. G. Drollinger
Crawfordsville Journal
Loeb’s
Allen
James T. Johnston
James T. Johnson
Rockville
Olive
Flo
Keert
John
Johnstop
Bern
Tucle Luty
Philippines
United States
Johnston
al I
Mr. Johnston
Cuba
Miles Wand Furlings
Clinton
Shulers
Coyington
Indiana
Ant. Saloon League
Io the Baptist Church
Horace Sorrels
Anna Beekman
Josie Brown
Wm. T. Cady
Andra Cook
Wm. Coupper
James Mullen
Baltimore Hill
Warren County
Temperance and Sunday School
Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
W.C. Helt
Baptist Church
Anti-Saloon League
Moe
Helt
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