Tragic Runaway Claims Hershberger Son
Lee Hershberger, 21, dies when harness breaks on a run to Veedersburg. He falls from a wagon, neck broken, instant death per coroner. Funeral held at home then Mt Hope cemetery. Family has suffered prior losses including a sister in a Colorado train fire and Bloomer Hershberger’s brother in a earlier runaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hershberger
Covington
Veedersourg
Bloomer Hershberger
Veedersburg
Lee
Parham
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Hershberger
Frank Miller
Robert Miller
Colorado
Bloomer
Attorney Whalley Miller Arrested for Blackmail
Veedersburg lawyer Whalley Miller was arrested on blackmail charges with a 1500 dollar bond. The case stems from a claim that Miller offered not to press assault charges against Otto Wilt in exchange for 25 dollars, following a prior scooter theft and pursuit involving Ralph Cromley and Wilt. A separate note mentions new ladies and children's cloaks at J Loeb's Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whalley Miller
Veedersburg
Miller
Otto Wilt
Hillsboro
Ralph Cromley
Mellott
Cromley
Wilt
J. Loeb’s
Comparative Tax Rates in Fountain and Surrounding Counties
The article lists next year’s tax rates for Fountain and nearby counties: Fountain 65 cents per $100, Warren 50.65 per $100, Tippecanoe 3.25 per $100, Benton 24.63 per $100. Also notes an advertisement for J Loeb’s Stores offering fashionable dress suits for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain
Warren
Tippecanoe
Benton
Highland Township Teachers Honored for Excellent Faculty
Perrysville Superintendent S. H. Hall, principal Daniel V. Stipp, and assistant Ruth Conover lead grammar and E. C. Dye intermediate, Nellie Camthers primary. Gessie Principal W. S. Neal with Clara Johnson as primary. Listed teachers include Kate Sanders, Omer Uasebeer, Mazie Richardson, Mabel Cassey, Cortz Jones, George Elbertson, Chas. Carithers. Lew Skinner, township trustee, commended for securing such a splendid corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville
S. H. Hall
Daniel V. Stipp
Ruth Conover
E. C. Dye
Nellie Camthers
Julia Rainey
Gessie
W. S. Neal
Clara Johnson
Kate Sanders
Omer Uasebeer
Mazie Richardson
Mabel Cassey
Cortz Jones
George Elbertson
Chas
Perrysville Band Impresses At Local Fair
The Perrysville band provided the music for the fair and, though newly organized, gave excellent satisfaction. With more practice they may rank with the region’s best. Members include Oscar Hunt, Ernest Fox, Joe Pearson, Ray Jester, Dan Fox, Carl Carpenter, and director Tilman Adams among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville
Oscar Hunt
Ernest Fox
Joe Pearson
Ray Jester
Dan Fox
Carl Carypenter
James Snoudy
Austin Pavey
John Hicks
Albert Hunt
Geo. Frock
Joe Jones
Charles Prather
John Hay
Istalo Ben Mack
Thomas Lewsadder
Robert Barnes
John Kelch
el North
Tilman Adams
Manford Jones
Narrow Escape for Judge James McCabe in Williamsport
Judge James McCabe of Williamsport had a close call Friday when the west bound local train started as he talked with Judge Rabb. He slipped and was dragged about 100 feet before being caught by the steps. He suffered cuts and bruises but no serious injuries. He was taken to his son Ned’s home for care and recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McCabe
Williamsport
Ned
J Loeb's Stores Offers Skirt Range for Every Size
A local retailer promotes a diverse skirt collection designed to fit all customers. Shoppers are invited to visit J Loeb's Stores to explore inclusive sizing and various styles.
Czar Defeated in Covington School Suit Verdict
A Warren county jury awards Sylvester H. Hall $850 in a high profile damages suit against the Covington school city. The case centers on the legality of Hall's contract with former board members and a faction led by the deposed superintendent Kaufman. Local officials face scrutiny over alleged mismanagement and misallocation of public funds.
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Williamsport
Sylvester H. Hall
Covington
Warren Circuit Court
Hall
H.C. Yount
C. W. Dice
Dice
Messrs. Sullivan
Yount
Martin
Kaufman
Dr. Martin
H. S. Kaufman
Vincennes
Perrysville
Messrs. Yount and Sullivan
H.S. Kaufman
Covington Light and Water Company
Cities and Towns
Lucas Nebeker
Sepember
O. B. Ratcliff
Warren County
Schoon
State of Indiana
Fountain County
Fountain Circuit Court
Edward J. Martin
Fountain
C. M. McCabe
W. E. Livengood
Mr. Hall
Professor Hall
Council
Close Call After Ptomaine Poison Mix Causes Illness
Timely medical aid saved the Furr family and relatives from a possible death after consuming tainted pork on the way to a fair. Dr. Hicks treated the group in Oak Lawn and warned that delay would have been fatal. The illness began mid journey with vomiting and rapid deterioration before treatment eased the danger. A sale notice for snag proof boots from J Loeb's Stores concludes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furr
Oak Lawn
Nate
Farr
Danville
State Board Enlists Tax Collectors in Delinquent Tax Drive
The state board of commissioners plans to back county treasurers in collecting delinquent taxes. Letters from the state auditor will inform treasurers of the board's support. Attorney general says the board has authority to compel county treasurers to collect. Commissioners McCardle and Martin to press the plan with local officials. Hard totals by county will be required to show delinquencies and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Commissioners
State Tax Board
State Board
McCardle
Martin
Nelson Nebeker Sale Near County Farm
Public sale of personal property including horses hogs cattle sheep farm tools and household goods on Wednesday October 2 1907 at a public site near the county farm. Nebeker plans to move to town occupying Mrs Margaret Randolphs Fourth street property. Also notes new shirt waists at J Loeb stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Nebeker
Nebeker
Margaret Randolph
Fourth Street
Aging Kingman Physician Dr Mendenhall Dies
Dr Mendenhall a long time Kingman physician died Saturday morning at age 7 years 9 months 8 days He leaves a wife and six children The funeral was at the Friends church Sunday afternoon with Rev Lavi Woody officiating Interment at Rush Creek cemetery Friends extend condolences Also an advertisement for Drew shoes by J L Peters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendenhall
Kingman
Friend’s Church
Lavi Woody
Special Examination for Music and Drawing License
Special examination for teacher s license in music and drawing will be held in the county office Saturday Sept 28 1907. Manford Livengood county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manford Livengood
Burnsides Wins Damages in Martinsville Trial
A. P. Burnsides of the Union Traction Building Co. Indianapolis sued for damages. A Martinsville jury awarded $9,000 after a change of venue, relating to injuries from a street freight elevator near the company building. He remains crippled for life from the three year old accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Burnsides
Union Traction Building Co
Indianapolis
Martinsville
Burnsides
Andrew J Beckett Dies After Stroke Near Foster
Andrew J Beckett aged forty five of two miles northwest of Foster died Saturday after a stroke of paralysis en route to the fair. He was a well known Foster resident and community member. He is survived by a wife and is a brother of Wm Beckett, ex trustee of Mound township. Funeral was held at the residence Monday and interment followed in Mound cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Beckett
Foster
Beckett
Wm. Beckett
Mound Township
Mound
Sewall Divorce Fight Headed For Circuit Court
Bertha Sewall through attorney O B Ratcliff seeks absolute divorce from Harrold Sewall and child custody with alimony claim. Harrold files cross complaint for divorce and custody, calling wife a quarrelsome “squall cat” who exacted a private old sweetheart. Case to be heard first week in November. Mrs Sewall once Bertha Price noted schoolteacher in Fountain and Warren counties. New fall and winter goods at J Loeb stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Sewall
O. B. Ratcliff
Circuit Court
Harrold Sewall
Mr. Sewall
H. C. Yount
O. S. Jones
Fle
Sewall
Bertha A. Price
Fountain
Warren
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Klee Hershberger
Highlind Township
Czar
General Hall
Hoof
Dragoon
Anson
G. Madden
Fry Bryant
Dr. Mendenhall
Ils
Drew
J. L. Peters
Andrew Beckett
Sewell
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