31 May 1907
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
1
Crawford circuit court convened for two days then adjourned with four guilty pleas in Marengo whiskey cases signaling end of sales there. Court resumes today with few major trials expected. many cases already continued. The Scrap Book notes boots and men proverbs interwoven through the text.
A censored local column reports on a Fourth of July celebration at Hazlewood Pavilion in English, property changes on Water Street including Dooley and Dr. F G Hammond, a marriage at the Perry County courthouse, the restoration of electric lights after a blackout, and the U S recruiting station opening under Mr Jodath with a year end deadline in 1907.
In Greencastle the jail yard buzzed with activity as five new inmates joined the fourteen laborers on the stone pile. A drunken James Moran was also put to work to sober up, while others crowded the jail yard awaiting tasks and hammer shortages hampered work.
Washington announces a new rule waiving special delivery stamps after July 1. Postmaster General Meyer orders that any letter or package with 10 cents extra stamped and marked special delivery will be treated as if bearing a regulation special delivery stamp. Other items cover pension updates, local assessments, and a humorous mix of community notes.
A long homily on hiding sorrow and avoiding public airing of private troubles. advises burying distress, avoiding meddling friends, and suggests cheerful self-control to attract a suitor. Includes notes on marriage prudence and secrecy as remedy for social friction.
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