Cole Suit in Indiana Estate Case Heads to September Term
The suit related to the David Cole estate, valued over $200000, moves from Harrison county to Floyd Circuit Court in New Albany for the September term. Mary M. Cole of Crawford County previously sued to invalidate an ante-nuptial provision and claim a widow's share. A second will from Marengo is questioned, with executors and witnesses under doubt, awaiting the court’s ruling.
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N. A
Utz
New Albany
Starrison
Cole
Indiana
John H. Weathers
David Cole
Marengo
Crawford County
Samuel Colle
Leavenworth
Mr. Cole
W.S. Byram
H. W. Green
Sterling Alexander
Marble and Granite Grave Stones at Low Prices
Alon Roberts advertises grave stones with 12 years experience offering 20 to 40 percent savings. Located opposite Dr. F. R. Gobbel’s residence near Sam Benz’s store, he lists monuments for Scott Speedy Eckerly James Melton Providence H. W. Mack Goldman Cemetery Taswell and guarantees first class work and satisfaction.
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Ence
F. R. Gobbel
Sam Benz
Scott Speedy
Eckerly
James Melton
Providence
H. W. Mack
Goldman Cemetery
Taswell
Alon Roberts
Memorial Day plans and local notes from English
Memorial Day preparations are urged in English as communities vow proper observance. The Ohio River rises prompting local weather talk while farmers face continued rain delaying work. Judge Foster elected Congress man of the 1st District with a large majority, succeeding Senator Hemenway. The town greets new stable horse Alf Tillery buys, and A H Brown renovates his tensorial parlor. Dr. Hazlewood resigns. J W Walls, L E Grant, and G R Hazlewood form the Pension Board of English. Artifacts mention Devoes paint ads and turtle soup at a seasonal dish.
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Ohio River
Crawford Circuit Court
Model
McCracken
Presbyterian Church
Judge Foster
Hemenway
Devoes
H. W. Mack
Alf. Tillery
Alf
A. H. Brown
J. Lowery Miller
S. E. Missouri Drummers’ Association
Cape Girardeau
Pension Board of English
F. W. Hazlewood
J. W. Walls
L. E. Grant
Geo. R. Hazlewood
Cloud Burst Causes Flooding on Goodman Ridge and Marengo
A Saturday cloud burst inundated Goodman Ridge and Marengo, flooding 26 homes and Stroud Bros Livery Stable while damaging John Melton's Monumental Works. Water reached three feet in L M Davis' home and affected multiple buildings. English fared better as rain stayed east of the ridge. A Corydon judge ruled the new town clerk law does not repeal the former law, allowing clerks to continue in their duties.
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Goodman Ridge
Marengo
L. M. Davis
Stroud Bros
John Melton
Cook
Corydon
We Publish Only the Nice News the Rest Is Gossip
The Nauvoo Rustler admits it prints selective news to suit readers and avoid harm. It jokes that full coverage would sadden staff and endanger livelihoods, arguing only favorable items are printed while gossip handles the rest.
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Nauvoo
Paoli Service Notice From Lindly Jones Office
Daily schedule entry for English to Paoli by Lindly Jones proprietor with O H Hickman manager. Hack leaves English at 12 30 p m arrives Paoli 5 p m dated 5 19.
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Paoli
Lindly Jones
O. H. Hickman
Hack
Attendance and Enrollment Findings in County Schools
The report notes good facilities and rising teacher quality, but only 65 percent of pupils enumerated were enrolled and daily attendance averaged 46 percent of enumeration for 1904 05. Per pupil cost reaches 14.72, with total local school spending near 31982 48. Milltown leads in enrollment while Alton and Leavenworth show high attendance rates.
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Milltown
Alton
Leavenworth
S. A. Breas
Prosperous City and Farm Mutuality in Commerce
The city and farm rely on each other for prosperity. Urban growth benefits from nearby productive lands, while farmers gain from city markets and demand. A city flourishes when surrounded by well tilled fields, and farms thrive with accessible urban buyers. Memorial Day planning and local events accompany a note on the Model Drug Store and a studio message from J. E Hankins.
Honeymoon Myth and Enemies Tied to Courage and Wealth
An old reflection ties having enemies to defending rights and achieving success. It notes that the honeymoon once lasted a month and explains hydromel as honey wine, with a quip about Attila the Hun drinking at weddings and dying from excess.
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Attila
Kohinoor Crystal Multiplex Lense Claims Superior Optical Value
The Moper Drua Store led by manager Harry Roberts markets Kohinoor Crystal Multiplex Lenses claiming superiority over old school eye testing and grinding. They pledge sharp price cuts and guarantee workmanship and frames in print advertising from their English location.
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Kohinoor
Moper Drua Store
Harry Roberts
Mgr
Strawberry delivery offer from George W. Bonames
A home berry delivery service invites customers to order choice strawberries for home use and states it will deliver to their door. The note thanks past patrons and asks for future trade, signed by George W. Bonames in English, Indiana.
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George W. Bonames
Ind
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Floyd County
Harrison County
Here
Boone Township
Jennings Township
Johnson Township
Liberty Towne
Ohie Township
Patoka Township
Sterling Township
Union Township
Whiskey Run Township
Marengo Milltown
Lee
M. Land
Model Drug Store
Hazlewood Pavillion
J. E Hankins
James Byrd
T. Nolan Luckett
People's Store
W.L. Gregory
People’s
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