08 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
1
The Crawfers County Republican gathering was moved from June to Saturday August 6 1910 to allow broader attendance and input on county offices including Clerk Circuit Court and Sheriff. Prominent speakers for state offices will attend. Also noted are church and community events and obituaries including Moriah W. Landis Batman's death and funeral details.
Marengo and surrounding communities report visits and travel. Residents including Robert and Eloise Legate of New Albany and ex congressman Zenor were in town. many family's trips to English, Vincennes, Evansville, or New Albany for business, visits, or Fourth of July events. A son missing previously, Ray Davis, has been found in New York and will return home when ready. Elder Christopherson preached two sermons at the Christian church and spent the Fourth with friends.
The piece questions Tom Taggart and the Indiana Democratic machine for forcing John W. Kern to praise Senator Shively and label bribery charges as false. It argues Kern’s shift harms supporters who trusted his courage against bosses and asks whether Shively’s vindication should come via a court of inquiry rather than political theater.
Local residents report visits and gatherings across the area. John Mathers returns to work after rain, families visit Batman Ridge Eckerty and Marengo, and a ball game at English draws crowds. A notice calls for five cards of steve wood at the News Office.
English Lodge No 596 C. O. F. installed newly elected officers on Friday night July 1 1910 Lou G Jones Noble Grand Alson Roberts Vice Grand Henry W Mock Secretary This lodge was the first C. O. F. Lodge to install its new officers and report in the county A wedding followed at the M E Parsonage Monday officiated by J W Trowbridge Pearl Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Taylor county became wife of Samuel Taylor Corydon Witnesses were the preacher’s family and the bride’s family they will reside at Corydon
Mean temperature 68.13 degrees and a 93 degree high mark are noted with 14 clear days and 9 cloudy days, plus multiple storm days and southwest winds. The year includes a stray weather summary by J. M. Johnson in June. A Dean’s Ointment ad promises instant itch relief and cures for various skin ailments at any drug store.
Rain along the Ohio River is expected to raise water levels. A S. FE. Grimes excursion drew many country visitors. Local visits included John Stroud and wife to Elias McDonald and W E McCullum’s return from the Nellie Willett voyage. Multiple residents hosted visitors from Bedford and Louisville. A party visited Wyandotte Cave on the Fourth. Sheriff Hanger and Sheriff Ward joined two detectives to arrest Albert Melton for liquor offenses, with bottles seized. bond posted and Melton returned home. City Marshal H C Pearson arrested Chas Green on liquor license and Sunday sale charges. Who will be next?
The English team defeats the Levitans of Louisville with a 12 to 7 score. Battery pairing was Ellsworth and Hammond for the English side and McBroon and Legston for Levitans. Ellsworth struck out 9, McBroon 3. Hits were 2 off Ellsworth and 8 off McBroon. The game lasted one hour, four minutes, and thirty five seconds.
A.D. Johnson of Branchville visits his daughters Mrs Henry Smithy and Mrs Ernest Smittey. Miss Lettie Sharpe visited Nora Humphrey and the Yates Chapel Fourth of July event, then with Scott Miller at Gantsburg. Various locals, including William Armstrong from Louisville and Myrtle Johnson returning from Louisville, are described. Thad McGuire Roscoe Eaton Selbert Eaton Ott Foote Roy Goldman and Jess Wiseman and wife spend the holiday with relatives. Jonce Monyhan, Orleans candidate for state treasurer, addressed Republicans June 30 and canvasses the state for the post with good prospects.
Dr. E. H. Pratt of Chicago, at the Indiana Institute of Homeopathy meeting, urges restraint of business thoughts during meals to aid digestion and reduce stomach ills. He warns lunch hour distractions in downtown may impair digestion and leave the mind stressed for postmeal business. Only a few more bargain days at Boyd and Sons remain.
Taxpayers, voters, and freeholders of Jennings township and Leavenworth are notified that on August 1, 1910 the Crawford county Board of Commissioners will hear a petition seeking construction and paving of the Leavenworth and Princeton road from Leavenworth to Jennings township boundary. The document lists signers and asserts compliance with Indiana law, certified July 6, 1910 by County Auditor J. Evan Jones.
The opening sale remains ongoing at Boyd & Sons' as advertised. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store to take part in continuing discounts and featured items through the sale period.
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