New Bridges and Town Improvements Highlight Local Progress
The town installs three new iron bridges and two pike bridges last Friday with two foot bridges on Main Street near the depot and a water street crossing at James Hughes. A pike bridge spans Lite Bias River near the old flour mill, praised as an improvement over prior equipment. The town board commended for progress, noting better depot area appearance and revived civic spirit. Residents celebrate year end reunions and reflect on the New Year’s resolve and personal conduct.
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Tobe
Water Street
James Hughes
New Year Promise to Pay Cash for Everything
A reader advertises a plan to spend only cash, claiming it will curb unnecessary purchases and debt. It argues cash spending prevents credit temptations and leads to notable savings over a year, urging readers to try the system despite skeptical outcomes.
Advisory Boards and Politics Stir Indiana Township Caucus
A State meeting in Indisnapolia features Attorney General Bingham ruling on Township Advisory Boards. Boards must include both parties with a minority balance and unanimity on township questions. The piece also notes revival plans, marriage ceremonies, and commentary on church attendance and fashion.
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Biid
Indisnapolia
Bingham
Crawford County
Marengo Notes Mixed Visits, Meetings, and Local Happenings
Marengo reports frequent visits from residents including E O Murphy Kinsey Veatch and Doral Coleman. Local events cover meetings by Bro Toombs at Liberty View, K of P installation, G A R ball, and a planned revival. Also noted are agricultural trade, insurance, legal visits, a new aeration project, and a death from typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Mackey
Valeene
Baterday
Marengo
C.F. Lodgs
M W. A
Mareng
Heo
Fragments From A Nights Tale In A Curious Voice
A fragmented monologue recalls a dark night and odd domestic scenes. The narrator asks playful questions about sneaking through a house in nightwear and the strange sensations of stairs toes and hair while resisting explicit language.
Frosty basement frightens with cold floor and burnt out fire
A vivid, humorous lament describes a dark basement where a cold floor, an extinguished fire, and creeping damp provoke fear and comic irritation. The narrator voices a tense midnight stumble while recalling a blistering, chilly scene and a shared exasperation with the cold and grime.
For Rent in Operan House Block Office Rooms
For Rent. One first class brick business house in Operan House Block Room 212 is 81 feet and two large office rooms about 18 by 20 feet. For particulars call on Dr. F. R. Gobbel English Ind.
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Operan House
F. R. Gobbel
Ind
Crawford County Treasurer Report 1908 Summary
Auditor's report accompanies the treasurer's 1908 receipts and disbursements for Crawford County lands. The document presents financial results and totals for the year, detailing funds handled and accountability to county records.
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Crawford County
Indiana
Crawford
Idea
Oserd
Auditors Fund
Matt Aes
Recorder Fund
Wen Weenie
Sheriffs Fond
Trustees Show Licence Township Fond
Scara
Ise
Sass Nes
Mane Cee
Congressional
Prin
Wepunpen
Mexica Es County
OTT Care Am
le Os den Baaae
Sane Court House
Ae Electric Li
Ater Lw
Ebt
Binking
Dot Health
Debne
Aent Land
Livra
County Board of Review
Pete
Reck Road Fond
County Council Rock Roads
Sterlin
Ialim
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Cannas
Beri le
Tai
Ove Neat
Ladanapoli
Frank Nstlof
West Fo.k
Mises Lola Ant Andre
Pirenta
Cotati
Eterna
Casey
Patrick
Piacevnk
Patrice
Colrass
Mccarroll
Louisville
Dr. Hanke
Presbyterian Church
Eld John Christopherson
Lexington
Christian Church
Exacrisy News
Louisville Daily Herald
J. O'Neal
Cra
Albert Galledge
Emeline Campbell
Gentryville
E. O. Murphy
Fom
Kinsey Veatch
Milltown
Doral Coleman
Bridgeport
Bro Toombs
U. B
Libertyview
Alderson & Miller
Has. E. Wyman
Mrs E Poe
New Albany
Cross Walker
Mr. McWilliams
John Brown
Liberty View
Saoot Bears
Joe Screiber
Moores Hill
Elton Pearson
Clayton Sloan
Alton
Arthur Bergman
Chas Miller
C. W. Miller
Indianapolis
Gov Marshall
J.E Fetzer
Newburg
J. Stewert
F &. Walters
Mildred Murphy
Benton Pierson
BE. Geémes
Leavenworth
Antony Igert
P. Lodge No. 249
G. A. BR
Perry Key
L. W. Stewart
Marengo Orchestra
M E. Church
G. W. Baylor
Craig. Brown
John Schreiber
H R Stewart
Mrrengo
F. P. Waits
W.A Austin
J. E. Hankins
A. D. Huff
Crawford Co
Sun Township Township
Auditor’s
State of
Board of County Commissioners of
Thomas B. Sonner
Oe L. ¥. Braun
J. Evan Jones
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