08 May 1903
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
1
Schedule fragment notes Southern Railway trains at English with eastbound services listed as No 13 am and Nos 420i pom and W19 am, indicating multiple morning departures.
Community items include court dates in Corydon and English, a Passion Play at the Opera House tonight, tax receipts with Treasurer Joe Bell, and a reunion set for August. Other notes cover church services, an insane commitment in Marengo, a for sale house on West Fifth Street, and local appointments and resignations.
The county held a chaotic election with intimidation and denial of suffrage. An affidavit dispute blocked a voter, Frank Key voted illegally, and contested ballots were stored for grand jury review. Local figures, including Congressman Zenor, discussed prosecutions amid claims the town was swayed by boodle and whiskey.
The home of Senator Gibson of Perry county is to be burned at once on health officials' advice. Gibson, a leading Southern Indiana Republican, died from smallpox after becoming infected in Indianapolis, with several family members later dying of the disease.
Wm Harmon from Grantsburg and many others visited English this week for business, taxes, or social calls. Notable names include Hon Jerry L Suddarth at Corydon court, Dr Guido Hammond at home from Louisville, and Congressman Wm T Zenor in English on business.
The Town election on Monday produced a clean sweep for the Democratic slate with majorities from 11 to 33. Voters largely crossed party lines, mixing tickets and reducing party as a decisive issue in the race.
Last Friday evening Elder Jas. Bob bitt and family were surprised by Eckerty residents who presented a quilt made by the united women of Eckerty. The note praises Christian unity and expresses gratitude for the gift. Also advertised are Rocky Mountain Tea tonics sold by Bird & Elsby.
Mrs J B Blessing travels to Louisville due to the serious illness of sister Lather Miller daughter of J L Miller. Postmaster Robert Morris of New Albany and Henry Graff with three friends head to Sulphur for an outing from New Albany. Township trustees Kelly Jones Beals Parr Mc Farland Goldman Lamon and Weathers visited with commissioners earlier in the week.
A brief notice urges readers to consult Dr Hottel the optician at Luckett Hotel for scientifically adjusted glasses and warns to use the eye wisely and avoid abuse.
Edith E Holder of Sampson County North Carolina born January 30 1844 moved to Indian with her parents in 1865 married to Jonathan B Cunningham December 4 1866 seven children four sons and three daughters survive served in Baptist and United Brethren churches died after April 3 1903 cyclone remains interred Cunningham cemetery April 5.
Grantsburg Lodge No 407 I O O F will decorate the graves of deceased members at all cemeteries on Sunday May 24 1903 at 830 A M Committees meet at the hall at 11 O O at Grantsburg cemetery 1130 A M lodge dinner at 12 M Dinner baskets requested Speaking at 130 P M by Bro Dennis Seacat of Alton Lodge Invite extended to sister lodges and the public Wa J Harris W P Less J A Blevis Committee
All G A R members and patriotic citizens are urged to attend Decoration Day planning at Post Hall next Saturday at 2 oclock P M. H W Wincut Commander H C Rogerson Adjutant direct the arrangements.
Master presentation of the Passion Play and moving pictures show sacred drama with colored views. Features include The Holy City songs and Wonders of America with Mt Pelee eruption and McKinley funeral procession. Admission 10 15 20 cents. tickets at Mally Land Co. Store.
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