Ploughboy to Millionaire Lawyer H. F. Samuels Life
Spokane report traces H. F. Samuels from Crawford county Indiana ploughboy to law student at Ann Arbor and Idaho attorney. He built wealth as Hercules mine owner near Wallace Idaho, became Wallace National Bank president, and influenced northern Idaho business while remaining active locally. Carr obituary note follows.
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Spokane
Wash
Crawford County
Ind
Ann Arbor
Samuels
Indiana
Blackstone
Idaho
Medimont
Grangeville
Wallace
Shoshone County
Hercules
Europe
Coeur d'Alene
Stewart Mining Company
F. Augustus Heinze
Success
Samuel Christian wartime veteran obituary
Samuel Christian born in Switzerland on June 5 1833 died June 6 1911 aged 78 years 6 months 1 day He served in the 23rd Indiana and fought at Fort Donelson Shiloh Vicksburg and other Mississippi battles He lived near Wickliffe over forty years Death was due to asthma and general breakdown He is survived by a wife a son and a daughter
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Wm. Carr
Wickliffe
M E. Church
Myers McKenny
Ine
Samuel Christian
Switzerland
23Rd
Indiana
Fort Donelson
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Mississippi River
The Farmer's Wife's Busy Day in Spring
A nostalgic sketch describes a farmer's wife with endless chores from dawn to night. She milks cows feeds pigs tends garden cooks and cleans while hens and chicks roam nearby. The piece ends with a cheerful rooster crowing outside inviting the hens in.
Program Of Co-Operative Meeting of the Churches of Christ at Troy
The notice outlines a three day co operative meeting to be held in Troy from July 25 to 27, 1911. It lists daily schedules including devotions prayers talks on cooperation duties of ministers church characteristics and Christian evidences with multiple speakers such as Sampson Cox Eid Miller Stallings Goldman and Nicholson. It invites all congregations to send delegates and names GEO T Stallings as president and CHARLES C Powell as secretary.
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The
Churches of Christ
Troy
Court Notices and Local News From Indiana Circuit Docket
Indiana cases show pleas of guilty for liquor sale without street frontage with fines ten dollars and costs. Several cases nolled or set for trial. Divorces granted and venues moved to Harrison county. A quieted title ruling and gaming fine noted. Notices invite attendance at English reunion and walnut purchases. Rat killing day tally cited. Moore’s Hill College graduation mentioned.
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State of Indiana
Albert J. Baylor
Harry Elliott
James Sutton
James C. Tinkler
Wm. E. McKenzie
Town of Milltown
Elvina Hammond
Edmond Hammond
Emery M. Ready
John Bartlow
Hester A. Roberson
Harrison County
Mettie Dooley
Southern Railway Co
Franklin P. Waltz
Noah Dougherty
Chas. Cosby
Mary A. Breeden
Julia Ritchie
Mary Eldred
Chas
E. Moore
Philip Hipskind
Thomas Stephenson
John K. Morris
Clarence Yates
Nellie Yates
Zeph Miller
Floye Miller
Thanks to Neighbors Friends for Kindness in Sickness and Death
Mrs. Rachel Carr and children express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of husband and father Wm. Carr. An essay on morality, family authority, and balanced parental roles follows, urging steady joint guidance by mother and father.
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Rachel Carr
Wm. Carr
R. A. Carr
Martha Sanders
Cincinnati
David Deuchars
Cora Brooks
Clarence Deuchars
Mabel
Deuchars
John Watson
Henry Bullington
Pleasant Flat
J. F. Sprinkle
Sue Meylin
W. B. Deuchars
H. T. Carr
Typhoid Vaccination Proves Effectual Says Doctor Simonds
Dr. J P Simonds superintendent of the state board of health laboratory says typhoid vaccination is as effective as smallpox vaccination. He cites army data from Britain and the United States showing far fewer cases and deaths among vaccinated groups. He notes minimal contagion risk after vaccination and warns bakers to use sanitary bread boxes under threat of prosecution.
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J. P. Simnons
State Board of Health
Simonds
United States Army
Barnard
Pure
White Swan excursion and local visits fill Leavenworth notices
The gasoline steamer White Swan traveled to New Amsterdam Thursday evening. Residents report visits and extended stays including Shaw Grimes, Miss Vaneta Roberson, Mrs. Hugh Friedly and daughter Ruth, Dr. Johnson and wife, Mrs. Charrington, and Mrs. Maud Roberson. Commodore Tower died at Tower Wednesday night. funeral at Tower church Monday followed by burial in Tower cemetery.
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White Swan
New Amsterdam
Vaneta Roberson
Marengo
Hugh Friedly
Ruth
Commodore Tower
Tower
Tower Church
New Tower
Frostproofing Peaches by December Whitewash Spray
State entomologist B W Douglass reports spraying peach trees with white wash in December at Maxwell Indiana delayed budding by 10 to 15 days. Sprayed trees blossomed later, escaped frost damage, and now show over 50 percent more fruit with good condition. Douglass sees value for Indiana peach growers.
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B. W Douglass
Etomologist
Jack Frost
Maxwell
L. W. Hopkins
Douglass
Indiana
Four Day County Fair Reunion Set for August 16–19 1911
The county fair conflict prompts an annual reunion from August 16 to 19 1911. Promoter P. M. Rumble of Glezen will present his new up-to-date swing on the road. Committee members T. B. Cummins J. M. Carter and J. R. Longest invite all to enjoy four days of pleasure with friends.
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P. M. Rumble
Glezen
T. B. Cummins
J. M. Carter
J. R. Longest
County Superintendent Salary Highlighted in Local Report
The article notes a recent legislative action raising county superintendent pay from four dollars per day to a yearly 1408.50 plus 100 for travel and allows appointment of an assistant at up to three dollars per day for 120 days. It frames the move as a cost-saving measure for residents. Estell Harrison, Arthur Froman, Temple Hollcroft, and others are mentioned in social notes.
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Board of Commissioners
Second Wind in Running and Breathing Explained
An article explains the science of the second wind, noting that ordinary breathing uses only part of the lungs. It describes how training allows neglected lung cells to join in respiration, balancing circulation and enabling extended effort. it advises deep breathing exercises and caution before diving.
Sulphur Fourth of July Celebration Scheduled
Family and fancy drivers track animals farm horses mares bred and not three stallions high bred and general purpose mules cows bulls and other cattle against death from any cause James E. Stewart Agent We printed bills first of the week for good old fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Sulphur It is a safe prediction that there will be a large crowd preser.
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James E. Stewart
Preser
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Sampson. Cox
Eid. Miller
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Lou Jones
Eld. Nicholson
Thos. Vanwinkle
Geo. T. Stallings
Charles C. Powell
Sec’y
Circuit Court
Reunion
English
Princeton
Gibson County
Chas. Deich
Moore's Hill College
Balzac
America
France
Leavenworth
Shaw Grimes
Mary Reynolds
Louisville
Chas. Bess
Menerva Bess
Ruth Allen
Esther Conrad
Fanny Kendall
John Craig
Elijah Allen
Peckinpaugh Ky
Dr. Johnson
Milltown
Wall Lyon
Mrs. Charrington
Chicago
M. E. Hawn
Clyde Stewart
Marenge
H. H. Deen
Alton
Sherley Rainforth
Indianapolis
Mrs. C. E. Hawn
Corydon
Aston
Estell Harrison
Arthur Froman
U.S
Temple Hollcroft
Hanover College
Stork
Will Purcell
Will Hollcroft
Ermine Harrison
Ohio
D.S. Deuchars
Ky. Rocks
Miss Add Parr
Cary Harrison
South
Bowling Green
Pauline
Will Briggs
Thomas Purcell
Sheridan
Guy Harvey
Pleasant Ridge
Huyson Purcell
U. S
Dr. Kaiser
Clarence Manlief
Mrs
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