09 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
1
Jerry L. Suddarth purchased a tract ten miles south of town to establish a fishing and hunting resort. Carpenters have rebuilt quarters for summer use. A pond of several acres will be stocked with game fish in collaboration with government efforts.
Local round up highlights June events in English including Flag Day calls, a July 4th celebration, and a soldier reunion set for August. Reports on wheat and corn harvests, blackberry prospects, and a public sale of Thos. B. Cummins Jr. Also mentions licenses to retail liquor, a charity project at the Poor Farm, and band uniforms for the English News Band.
A new state law targets vote buyers and sellers with penalties. Sec one imposes fines up to 50 dollars and a ten year ban from holding office for offering money or favors to influence votes. Sec two adds a similar penalty for those who sell their votes.
Miss Zada C Marlette and Mr Thos C Gilliatt married in Jasper at 11:00 am in Indiana Hotel parlors with Rev Elsworth Wolfington officiating. Attendants Miss Bessie Young and Marion Kimes. Couple to reside at groom’s home north of Birdseye.
All but Conductor Jenkins fell ill from arsenical poison linked to Paris green on potato vines. Engineer Braunsworth Fireman Malone and Brakemen Hodge and Hamilton were affected. Hamilton was in serious condition for hours but recovered. Braunsworth reran the train to a water tank before Jenkins took over to Brown's station and a new crew arrived from Princeton.
The ad lists discounted drugs and supplies at Moper Dive Store including Peruna Komo Wa-Hoo Castoria and Seneca Stock Food with special prices. Also noted are a county board of review meeting for Crawford County and upcoming Gobbel Park events with the English News Band and a concert tonight.
A homeless man at a northern state hotel claimed hardship and dined at a landlord’s table. A $20 counterfeit note slipped from his handkerchief. the landlord returned $19.25. The page also notes a Crawford Circuit Court ruling affirming a $10,000 personal injury verdict against Southern Railway for engineer Claud A. Sittason, incurred near Kyana three years earlier.
J B Hankins advertises a photography studio over the bank offering a wide line of sample photographs for indoor and outdoor work and guarantees customer satisfaction.
Mrs Mayme Poe sues Elijah Poe for divorce and alimony of 10000 plus 150 yearly child support. The couple, described as prominent in Marengo, face a surprising separation amid social circles. The narrative includes a flirtatious opera house encounter and a quip about “the third edition” of a newspaper press.
An ad claims five years of optical experience debunking old lens methods and promoting the Kohinoor Crystal Multiplex Lense. The notice asserts lower prices, a steadfast English location, and a written guarantee on work frames and lenses from Dione, Druc Store, and manager Harry Roberts.
A humorous exchange gives patrons tips for delayed mail. It suggests the postmaster checks all boxes and even the cellar, blames no mail on friends, and nudges readers to show disappointment and request another search for their letters.
Hack Line runs daily from English to Paoli under Lindly Jones as proprietor and O H Hickman as manager. The coach leaves English at 12 30 p m and arrives Paoli at 5 00 p m. 5 19.
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