01 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
1
A peace agreement ends hostilities between Russia and Japan, brokered by President Roosevelt who is hailed as the day’s leading figure for securing the settlement. The accord promises lasting truce and normalized relations between the nations.
County residents urged forming a stock company to finance a county fair in Crawford. The plan centers on securing J M Tucker’s river bottom west of the school as ideal fairgrounds with an amphitheater and level grounds. Organizers aim to rally farmers to contribute stock and begin work to hold a fair next August.
Local items report a teachers institute dates, a free carnival at Paoli, a county commencement at the Opera House, and the Corydon Fair in progress. Other notes mention John Denbo joining the Southern office, a freight wreck near Kyana delaying traffic, banana harvests in Hoosier country, job ads at the News office, two local deaths, and upcoming state fair records by Dan Patch. Residents eye coal prices, new pike estimates improve road prospects, veterinarians Dodds and Blevins receive licenses, an onloading accident injures Wm Moore, a fine 9 ounce peach shown by John Woolume, and Mrs Elvira Temple honored with a surprise dinner.
A visiting writer extols Lily White Sulphur Springs in Kentucky noting its scenic valley setting and new hotel with modern amenities. The spring water is described as pleasant and invigorating with planned improvements including a large swimming pool and expanded amusements. Managers J C Hoskins and staff are credited for hospitality and services.
A moral lecture on female reputation precedes public notices of marriages. Lou Jones wed Miss Lizzie Froman in Sterling township with praise for both families. Guido B Hammond and Lula Mathers married in Crawford County then headed to Denver for their honeymoon.
Judge Oscar M. Welborn instructs grand jury upholding the cigarette law as comprehensive and valid. He cites enforcement importance and deems possession of cigarettes or papers unlawful, noting smoking evidence violations. Also reports the News adds four pages to its twelve page edition. Obituaries note the death of prominent Crawford county farmer near Marengo, father of Prof. Emmett Taylor.
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