Buffalo Mail wreck near Catlin leaves several dead and many injured
The Buffalo Mail passenger train No 8 of the Wabash from Kansas City to Buffalo collided with an open switch near Catlin West of Catlin Wednesday morning. Six known killed and many injured as cars burned. Wreck left wreckers clearing debris and identifying victims through the day. Passengers included Geo Yeagy and wife and Josiah Laney of Covington among the injured, with Mrs Yeagy in critical condition.
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Kansas City
Buffalo
Danville
Catlin
Decatur
Covington
Geo. Yeagy
Josiah Laney
Lakeview Hospital
Luther Shoemaker
Spencerville
Dolly Waldsman
Ontario
Margaret
Vincent
John
Nellie Livingston
N. Y
Gladys
Fern
W. A. Butler
Ft. Wayne
Vivian Dick
Montmorenci
C. L. Flowers
Litchfield
Ill
Dora Stockton
Carrie Booker
George H. Yeagy
W. Miller
Wayne
D. Hendley
S. L. Montgomery
St. Louis
Sophie Shiftrock
Bay City
Mich
Louis Wolferman
W. E. Hughes
Joseph Ayslach
Joseph Shewstock
Drakeman
Warranted Tailor Made Suits
An advertisement promises tailored suits with measurements taken for each customer and a warranty on fit style workmanship material and trimming ensuring top quality.
Home Again Merryman and De Haven Return from Season
Dick Merryman and Kid De Haven came home this week with strong baseball records for the year and hometown acclaim. The pair enjoyed baseball glory after a season of solid performances.
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Dick Merryman
Kid DeHaven
Wallace Wallace Candidates Back Jackson Meeting
Republican candidates toured Jackson township Monday meeting about sixty Wallace school supporters at a social gathering. The event was described as a success with attendees pleased by the outcome. A follow up visit to Cain was postponed due to diphtheria concerns.
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Jackson Township
Wallace School
Cain
Barn Fire Destroys Albert Clehey Farm Barn
A lightning strike last Friday night burned the large farm barn of Albert Clehey about four miles west of Foster. The barn held 1100 bushels of oats, hay, harness, wagons and implements, all insured. The new structure and contents were insured. reports in Danville papers say it served as residence for Wm. Foster. Topsy hosiery advertised by Spence Smith & Spence.
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Albert Clehey
Foster
Danville
Wm. Foster
Harry Randolph Improving After Railroad Platform Fall
The many friends of ex-treasurer Harry Randolph formerly of this city now in Danville report he is improving from severe injuries from a fall at Crawfordsville a few days ago. He can be at his Danville business but still suffers bruises and internal injuries. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Harry Randolph
Danvile
Crawfordsville
Danville
Yount Named Special Judge in Warren Circuit
H C Yount of this city is appointed Special Judge by Judge Rabb of the 21st Circuit to try three cases in Warren Circuit Court after the judge’s disqualification. One is O S Rabb vs Wabash Railway for damages, a heavy and important case. Others are Blount vs Judy and Hunter vs Current with many witnesses.
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H. C. Yount
Rabb
21St Circuit
Warren Circuit
O. S Rabb
Wabash Railway
Blount
Judy
Hunter
Current
Mismated Couples in Fountain Courthouse Divorces
Several divorce cases in Fountain circuit court seek decrees from Judge Milford. Amanda P. Wilson asks to sever ties with William A. Wilson amid troubling allegations. Robert Claypool files for divorce from his wife citing harsh marital circumstances. Curtis Holland seeks a divorce from Pearl following a shooting incident involving Holland and Holland’s arrest on attempted murder charges.
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Fountain Circuit
Milford
Amanda P. Wilson
John F. Davidson
Hillsboro
C. W. Dice
William A. Wilson
William Wilson
Robert Claypool
Richland Township
Robert M. Voliva
John B. Martin
Cates
Durham
Holland
Curtis Holland
Pearl
Robbery at Fair Grounds Gate Sees Cash Stolen
James Parrott guarding the quarter stretch gate at the fair grounds was robbed Friday afternoon. About $32 lay in a cigar box in the booth. He left briefly to help a lady with a troublesome horse, and on return both box and money had vanished. Police identify a professional thief. a lookout crew was found but the culprit escaped.
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James Parrott
Fair Grounds
Taken Suddenly Ill In Transit to Crawfordsville
F M Dice fell ill with a severe asthma attack Friday afternoon in Zionsville. He was advised to go home, continued to Lebanon where a physician joined him, and boarded a Crawfords ville train. He reached Crawfordsville very ill, then improved at home with Dr Gott at his side. He is expected to recover in time.
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Zionsville
F. M. Dice
Lebanon
Gott
Dice
Crawfordsville
Fair A Success At 46th County Fair
The 46th annual county fair drew very large crowds on Thursday and Friday after pleasant weather. Attendance topped ten thousand on Thursday and remained strong Friday, with overall premiums high and a neat reserve after expenses. An accident at the 220 pace left driver W B Hicks briefly unconscious but he recovered to drive again the next day. Ed Martin earned premiums for every hog he showed.
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Dan T
W. B. Hicks
Indianola
Hicks
Ed. Martin
Tailoring House Measure Day at J. Loeb's Stores
A Chicago tailoring house representative will measure customers for made to order clothing on October 5 and 6 at J Loeb's Stores. The event promises precise fittings and personalized service for new and existing clients.
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Chicago
J. Loeb’s
City Council Approves Sewer Project Plans
The city council met in regular session Monday evening with Mayor Heath presiding. They advanced a declaratory resolution for sewer construction to aid surface drainage between Third and Fourth streets on streets between Washington and the fair grounds, and ordinary bills were approved.
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Heath
Washington
Fair Grounds
Guy F Spinning Named Republican Nominee for County Recorder
Guy F. Spinning emerged as the Republican nominee for County Recorder in a district contest. The selection solidifies the party’s ticket ahead of the upcoming election.
Spinning Seeks Fourth Term as Fountain County Recorder
Four years ago September 19 the Fountain county Republicans named Guy F Spinning of Rock Ribbed Jackson as Recorder nominee at Veedersburg. He was elected and has since served well, re-nominated and now asks for vote to continue the office, praised for honesty and competence. Spinning, 33, married with child, born in Jackson township, has lived in the city since taking office.
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Guy F. Spinning
Jackson
Recorder
Fountain County
Veedersburg
Spinning
James T. Bell
Jackson Township
Tailor to Take Measurements at J Loeb Store
Expert tailor will take measurements for suits overcoats and pants at our store with a large line of woolens to choose from.
Mrs Henry Hershbarger Dies Near Yeddo
Mrs Henry Hershbarger of near Yeddo died at 2 a m Monday of last week. Funeral and interment were held at Centennial on Tuesday. Henry Hershbarger is a leading figure among the old settlers meetings at Yeddo.
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Henry Hershbarger
Yeddo
Old Settlers
Presbyterian Church Notice Details Rev Orton Tenure
No preaching next Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Rev J T Orton will devote his full time to the Covington church with services likely each Sunday morning and evening starting October 7.
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Presbyterian Church
J.T. Orton
Covington
Another Death at Hillsboro Diphtheria Claims Two Children
The little daughter of Eric Laird died Monday morning in Hillsboro after several days with diphtheria. It is the second death from the disease in the city, following the Friday night death of Cecil Pitman, son of Jim Pitman, a week earlier. Authorities say precautions have been taken and the outbreak is under control. This item ends with an ad urging good laundry work at Hi. M. Board.
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Eric Laird
Hillsboro
Ness
Cecil Pitman
Jim Pitman
The Kingman Fair Progress Amid Rain and Crowds
The Kingman fair progressed despite rain through Thursday morning with a heavy track. A large crowd attended as exhibitors performed well across departments. The event is praised as a good clean fair and Kingman may be proud of it.
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Kingman
Do It Now Covington Season Tickets On Sale
The lecture course committee reminds Covington residents that season tickets are available at Oooh's Hedge's Buckner's Drug stores Mrs Phelps Book store and Mrs Price's millinery store. Tickets cost one dollar locally but single admission is thirty five cents. First attraction Lincoln Male Quartets Friday November 2 with additional acts December 1 January 30 1907 Brush the Magician February 12 William T Milor the entertainer. The diverse talent makes the series well worth patronizing.
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Covington
Oooh’s
Hedge’s
Buckner’s
Lincoln Male Quartetts
Father Vaughan
Brush
William T. Milor
Stylish suits for young men at correct prices
J. Loeb's Stores advertises stylish suits for young men priced accurately. The notice emphasizes value, fit, and selection across the store's merchandise assortment. It positions the retailer as offering quality apparel at fair prices for a youthful market.
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J. Loeb’s
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Wabash
Buffalo Mail
Wallace
Spence, Smith & Spence
H.C. Yount
Moore
Phelp
Judicial Ax
Guy F
J. Loeb
Presbyterian Church Notice
Hi. M. Board
Kingman Fair
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