Car Plunges Over Embankment Injuring Danville Party
A big touring car carrying John Harrison editor of the Danville Commercial News his mother Mrs Minta Harrison Col J H Harrison of Ottawa Kan and others plunged over the embankment west of this city while speeding toward Attica Indiana. All were injured but expected to recover with treatment at Tremont Hotel. Col Harrison an ex treasurer of Kansas and John known in Illinois Indiana.
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John Harrison
Joliet, Ill
Danville
Ill
Commercial News
Minta Harrison
J. H. Harrison
Ottawa
Kan
John
Col. Harrison
Tremont Hotel
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Harrison
Kelly
John Timm
Sunday Services Moved To Dicken School for Repairs
Due to repairs at the Kentuck church Sunday services will be held at the Dicken school house. Sunday school starts at 10 o clock with preaching at 11 o clock. No evening service. All are cordially invited.
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Kentuck
Dicken
M E Church Class on Probation to Enter Full Fellowship
The M E Church schedules a Union service with two sermons this Sunday. The Class on Probation will be received into full fellowship at 10 40 A M. Bible School starts 9 30 A M with fall and winter planning. Special music by Miss Naylor and Miss Bryant. Epworth League at 6 P M led by Miss Lulu Schwin. Covington youths invited.
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Miss Naylor
Bryant
Epworth League
Lulu Schwin
Covington
Millionaire bandmaster to headline Indiana State Fair concerts
John Duss, a New York millionaire bandmaster linked to the Economy colony, will lead four performances at the Indiana State Fair during the week of September 11. Estimated wealth ranges from 5 million to 30 million dollars. Also on program are Dan Patch against time and the Nelson family acrobats and vaudeville acts. Special rail rates and interurban service are announced for Fair Week as Indianapolis welcomes visitors.
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John Duss
New York
Dass
Economy
Pennsylvania
Dan Patch
Nelson
Indiana
Louisville
Indianapolis
Opening of New Circuit Court Under Judge Milford in Fountain County
The first term of the Circuit Court of the new Sixty first Judicial Circuit met in this city Monday with Judge C. M. Milford presiding. He outlined his policy and urged cooperation to enforce law and ensure justice as docketing began. Court reporter L. D. Patton and bailiff E. M. Board were on hand, the ten week term replaces the five week schedule, grand jury to convene next Monday and petit jury later in the term.
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Sixty-first Judicial Circuit
Fountain County
C. M. Milford
Milford
L. D. Patton
E. M. Board
Rabb
Cemetery Work Day at Cooper Cemetery
All persons interested in the Cooper cemetery are invited to help mow the grounds on Saturday September 9 1905. Come early. J D Bybee President.
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Cooper Cemetery
J. D. Bybee
Buckner’s Paints Stands as Prime Buy for Supplies
A note highlights Buckner’s as a strong choice for purchasing paints and related supplies. The line suggests confidence in product quality and value for customers seeking painting materials.
Tragic Bean Choke Death Of Infant Frank Emerson
Sympathy pours from the community for Mr and Mrs James Glover after their 18 month old son Frank Emerson died Sunday from suffocation when a swallowed bean became lodged in his windpipe. A post mortem confirmed asphyxia from the swollen bean, and funeral services led by Rev Henson were held at the Ferguson farm residence with interment at Osborns Prairie cemetery.
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James Glover
Frank Emerson
Dr. Myers
Henson
Ferguson Farm
Glover
Osborn
Prairie Cemetery
District Missionary Meeting at Battle Ground
The Third District Missionary Society of the Churches of Christ will convene September 14 and 15 at Battle Ground. The society includes churches from Benton Warren Fountain Montgomery Boone Clinton and Tippecanoe counties.
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Missionary Society of the Churches of Christ
Battle Ground
Benton
Warren
Fountain
Montgomery
Boone
Clinton
Tippecanoe Counties
Teachers for Mound Township Choose Faculty
Trustee John Fields selects Gertrude Ballah J W Craig Lewis Boughner David Meade Ira M Zane Dora Hughes and Zetta Miller to teach the coming term in Warren county. Schools open Monday September 11. See Prather for rubber tires.
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John Fields
Mound Township
Warren County
Gertrude Ballah
J. W. Craig
Lewis Boughner
David Meade
Ira M. Zane
Dora Hughes
Zetta Miller
Bridge to Be Built on East City Line
County council appropriates 4000 dollars to aid the bridge over the Big Four railroad on the east city line where Terre Haute road will intersect East Liberty street. Estimated total cost about 8000 dollars with city and Big Four covering the remaining half. The improvement has popular approval.
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Big Four
Terre Haute
East Liberty Street
A New Methodist Hymnal Unites North and South Churches
A newly issued Methodist hymnal from the church publishing house compiles selections used by both Northern and Southern branches. The text preserves top hymns from each tradition and aims to be the standard for future use across the States, serving as a model to unite the churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Church Publishing House
City Schools Open Under Kaufman as Superintendent
City schools opened Monday with H. S. Kaufman in charge. Each teacher at his post and work moving ahead as if a single superintendent had been chosen.
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H. S. Kaufman
Buckner's Scented Selection Offers TF Perfumes
Buckner's store promotes TF perfumes with a curated range for fragrance lovers. Shoppers find a mix of popular scents and specialty options, backed by staff guidance and in-store displays promising value.
Married by the Mayor in Mill Creek Township
Gilford Todd and Miss Mary Burk, both of Mill Creek township, wed by the mayor in his city office Tuesday afternoon. The girl's foster parents, aged sixteen, drove the couple to town to secure the papers before the ceremony. The couple returned home smiling and happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilford Todd
Mary Burk
Mill Creek Township
M. E. Conference Opens in Michigan City
The North West Indiana Conference gathers in Michigan City for its annual session starting Wednesday with weeklong work. Appointments to be read Monday September 18. Rev Palmer departs September 12 and preaches farewell on the 10th. he is expected to return for another year.
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Michigan City
Palmer
Shawnee Teachers Named for Next School Year
Shawnee schools announce the teaching staff for the coming year listing Rob Roy, Alex Caldwell, Clinton Florey, Ethel LaBaw, Beulah Moore, J. E. Moore, Ed Martin, I. J. Dunkin, Jesse DeHaven, Elba Brown, Wm. Watts, Jessie Coffing and others at Fairview Griffith Sugar Grove Bear Creek Fountain.
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Rob Roy
Alex Caldwell
Clinton Florey
Ethel LaBaw
Beulah
J. E. Moore
Fairview
Ed Martin
Griffith School
I. J. Dunkin
Sugar Grove
Jesse DeHaven
Bear Creek
Elba Brown
Founain
Wm. Watts
Jessie Coffing
Hoaks Makes Good Escape From Jail Early Wednesday
Bert Hoaks, jailed for theft of chickens and a turkey from Trustee Clint Smith, escaped jail about five o'clock Wednesday morning. He fled via an unlocked corridor, leaped from a landing, and forced an outer door to reach the street, pursued by Sheriff Hardesty and a posse. A day mare and buggy taken later suggest he may have fled with the same rig as part of the escape. Authorities describe the man and rig to surrounding towns and expect recapture.
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Bert Hoaks
Clint Smith
Hardesty
Hanks
Orin Parker
Haaks
Dodge
Troy Township Teachers Employed for 1905–06
Trustee Clint Smith announces hires for the township next year listing teachers No. 2 Carsie Smith 3 Charles Denton 4 Lizzie Ward 5 Ruth Huffer 6 Bonnie Carwile Mable Zeigler Custer Campbell Blanch Smith Mauttie Hugle September 18 1905.
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Clint Smith
Carsie Smith
Charles Denton
Lizzie Ward
Ruth Huffer
Bonnie Carwile
Mable Zeigler
Custer Campbell
Blanch Smith
Mauttie Hugle
County Council approves estimates and sets levy for coming year
The County Council held a regular session Tuesday and Wednesday, reviewing estimates from county officers and fixing amounts for required expenses. The board, composed of prudent businessmen from various county regions, completed its work and adjourned Wednesday evening.
John M Yeagy Dies After Ill Health In Covington
John M. Yeagy died about midnight after a paralysis relapse at the Big Four Station area. Born May 1 1842 in Adams county Pennsylvania he served in Company B 13th Penn Infantry and is survived by eight children and his wife Lizzie Saltzgaver Yeagy. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 PM from the family home conducted by Rev J H Palmer under G A R auspices with interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
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Big Four
John M. Yeagy
Adams County
George
Margaret Yeagy
Lizzie C. Saltzgaver
Pennsylvania
Covington
Yeagy
William K. Martin
John Yeagy
Penn. Infantry
J. H. Palmer
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Laundry Changes Hands in City Sale
The City Steam Laundry was sold last week by E. M. Board to Mrs. Fannie Nabors who took charge Monday morning. Mrs. Nabors has years of local laundry experience and formerly served as foreman at Mr. Board's establishment.
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John M. Yeagy
Mr. Yeagy
E. M. Board
Fannie Nabors
Sunday School Officers Meet in Veedersburg
County and township Sunday school officers gather at the Veedersburg Bank on Saturday September 9 at 10 a m to plan the County Sunday School Convention. C E McClure serves as County Sunday School Secretary.
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Veedersburg Bank
Veedersburg
C. E. McClure
Co. S. S
Martinsville Ladies Tour Visits Martinsville Sisters
Mrs. Frank McClure and Mrs. Nutter of Martinsville Ind visit Mrs. McClure’s sister Messdames Buckner and Mook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McClure
Nutter
Martinsville, Ind
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M. E. Church
Buckner’s
Frank Emerson Grover
District Missionary Meeting
Mound
Prather
Hoagland Brothers
Uxactions
Covington, Indiana
New Methodist Hymnal
M. E. Conference
Troy Township Teachers
County Council
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