Flora Wins Electric Light Franchise Amid Protest
Flora town board granted David E. Miller a 25 year electric light franchise with a 960 per year per lamp rate, construction to start within four months and completion in a year, despite a protest signature of 87 taxpayers. The plan includes 15 street lights and specific cross-street placements, plus a rail depot light. A separate note reports missing Delphi shoemaker Emerson Lathrope, believed insane after a cash flight to Lafayette. Local road supervisor elections yielded sparse turnout across districts, with Browne winning the circuit court contest on jurisdiction questions, and tax delinquents to be listed for sale Feb 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Town Board of Trustees
David E. Miller
M. W. E.joe
Miller
Putio
Long's Restaurant
Christian Church
Conservative Church
Wheeler's
Emerson Lathrope
Delphi
Lafayette
Browne
Palmer
Supreme Court
Summe
Local Township Notes Honor Retiring Trustee
Mr and Mrs Michael Klepinger attended a ceremony at Rock Creek township last Saturday where teachers presented Enoch Noble, the retiring trustee, with a token of appreciation. Noble is praised as a good officer. Mrs H K Henry traveled to Monon on Tuesday due to an uncle's serious illness. Mrs Priscia Dixon suffered a paralysis attack at her Mos ay home rendering her briefly unconscious, but she is recovering. Elizabeth Lesh, an elderly respected local, is improving after a broken peppa fall treated by Dr G
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Township
Enoch Noble
Noble
H. K. Henry
Monon
Priscia Dixon
Mos@ay
Elizabeth Lesh
Prohibition Meeting Handles County Plan and Contests
Prohibition forces met at the opera house with broad township representation to plan county gatherings at Flora for central access. Oratorical contests and prizes are set to boost temperance discussions, with Flora hosting one of the events in a few weeks. Dickersons of Ockley were re elected as county chairman and secretary, and the county and township committees were retained. A letter from Postmaster General’s assistant warns rural mail boxes are subject to prosecution for placing circulars or ads in boxes, urging strict compliance and reporting of violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Flora
Flores
W. Dickerson
Ockley
James RB. Dickerson
Bell
J. L. Bristow
Mr. Bristow
Farmer Guards Fresh Apples and Grapes in Cellar Method
A Michigan farmer near Union City preserves apples and grapes in their natural state for years. He selects well developed fruit with good stems, trims the stem end, dries the fruit, wraps it in dry paper, and stores it in a moderately dry cool cellar to keep them fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Mich
Tri County farmers institute at Middlefork success noted
The Tri County farmers institute at Middlefork last week was a complete success. Plans for a larger event next year were discussed. The institute serves Howard Clinton and Carroll counties. Officers elected include President M V Unger Middlefork Secretary Walter L Brown Geetingsville Treasurer Ed Catron Middlefork Vice Presidents William Polk Speon Shaffer H Osler Chas Hollingsworth J M B Hendricks and George W Merrick from Howard and Clinton counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Middlefork
Howard
Clinton
Carroll Counties
M. V. Unger
Walter L. Brown
Geetingsville
Ed Catron
William Polk
Speon Shaffer
Carroll County
H. ©. Osler
Chas. Hollingsworth
Howard County
J. M. B. Hendricks
George W. Merrick
Clinton County
Resigning northern churchman cites engine power for duties
An editor in the state’s north resigns citing that true service to God cannot coexist with operating a steam engine. In Galveston Thomas W. Davis files for bankruptcy listing assets of 83 000 and liabilities of 2 500. his business woes stem from dull sales and poor stock realization. Local society notes mention Nellie Shaffer Edna Cokayne visits to Frankfort and other family visits with Miss Beagle Shaffer and Mrs Parks Robison, plus a social invitation for a gathering with supper on January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Davia
Galveston
Mr. Davis
Nellie Shaffer
Edna Cokayne
Frankfort
Jessie Trobaugh
Bie Min
Ole McCume
Dadianapolis
Beagle Shaffer
Parks Robison
Chas. Mitchell
Aygrybody
Town declares new ruler as Merical faces police
George Merical, described as a wild figure, arrived to assert control over the town. City authorities failed to restrain him until Marshal Robison intervened and arrested him. He appeared before Major Hannum, fined fifty pounds plus costs, and vowed to challenge future authorities elsewhere.
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Wedanes
Delphi
George Merical
Marshal Robison
Hannum
Merical
Death of Nora Clingenpeel Near Bringhurst
Mrs Nora Clingenpeel wife of Lair Clingenpeel died at her Wilson Eikenberry farm southeast of Bringhurst on Tuesday age a little over one year married leaving a one week old infant The funeral was at Conservative Brethren church conducted by Eld A G Crosswhite Interment Maple Lawn Riggie sale Frankfort to hold ninth annual horse and mule sale at Frankfort Thursday February 23 details in next week ad
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Nora Clingenpeel
Lair Clingenpeel
Wilson Eikenberry
Bringhurst
Peter Wilson
Conservative Brethren Church
Riggie
A. J. Riggie
Frankfort
Thurssday
Box Supper Tonight at Miller School House
Four box suppers planned at the Miller school house southwest of Bringhurst with teacher Harry Burna. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs L D Davis last Thursday. Rev Wm Miller of Ashland College to preach at Progressive Brethren church Sunday. William Douglass, prominent Burlington area farmer, dies at home. Flora Thomson’s ad offers watches clocks and jewelry with repairs. Williame, a prominent farmer near Burlington, critically ill at home.
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Miller
Bringhurst
Harry Burna
L. D. Davis
Wm. Miller
Ashland College
Progressive Brethren Church
William Douglass
Burlington
W. F. Parks
Flora & Thomson
Iense Williame
A Good Institute at Flora Impresses County Farmers
Carroll County Farmers Institute at Flora drew record crowds last week with a richer program and active farmer participation. The Friday evening close featured music and recitations by an all female octette including Ruth Steckel and Maude Cree, praised as a potential permanent choir for Flora alongside the Star Mandolin Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farmers Institute
Flora
M. E
Ruth Steckel
Bessi
Lesh
Orpha
Nellie Pritchard
Keturah Bridge
Julia
Duillas
Moss
Maude Cree
Popular Star Mandolin Club
Mrs. John A Burns Dead
Mrs. John A Burns a respected local woman died at her home on Saturday. Born Catharine Betts on March 22 1841 she was 64. She married John A Burns January 22 1861 and leaves several children in different towns. Funeral held Monday at Conservative Brethren church with burial in Maple Lawn. Also notes the Western Hoop Company moved from Ockley to Bluffton and manager John E Ormsby relocated. rumors of lawsuits denied. plant described as a major Carroll county industry facing relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Burns
Ciy
Burns
Catharine Betts
Eld
Abram Flory
Ockley
Western Hoop Company
Bluffton
John E. Ormsby
Delphi
Uday Place
Ormsby
Carroll County
Relist & Co moves stock to Mose block location
Relist & Co Move, Reist & Company will remove their stock of merchandise during the fore part of next week from their present location to the room south of Clark & Mummert in the Mose block. A young fellow in Cuter told a young lady that her eyes reminded him of a champagne bottle, they sparkled so. For reply he said he recollected her of an empty beer bottle, and afl because he didn't pop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reist & Company
Clark & Mummert
Mose Block
Forger Wagoner Sentenced in Frankfort Court
Charles E Wagoner pleaded guilty to forging a check drawn on Van C Blue, a Carroll county farmer, in a Frankfort circuit court. He received a two to fourteen year sentence to the penitentiary, with time to be served at Michigan City due to his age. He has a wife and two children in Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Wagoners
Frankfort
van C. Blue
Carroll County
Michigan City
Wagoner
Kokomo
van C. Kine
Millinery plans and local visits in Bringhurst area
Della and Mable Retherford travel to Indianapolis to study styles and consider opening a shop in Kirklin. Reuben and wife welcome a baby boy born last Thursday. Della Black leaves Ockley for a boarding house position in Delphi. Laura Nimmins buys the millinery stock from Misses Biggs and Retherford. Monitor Mills township high school near Moni tor Mills closed due to Scarlet fever. M Plank of Flora is district superintendent. Forest Ayers injured after a fall near Bringhurst. Jesse Johnson works at Bishop’s Mill placing ice. Mildred Gard of Prince William visits Bringhurst. Millie Briggs of Sheridan visits relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Black
Ockley
Delphi
Laura Nimmins
Bpringhurst
Jesse Johnson
Bringhurst
Bishops Mill
Mildred Gard
Prince William
Ed Quon
Millie Briggs
Sheridan
Local Notes From Rockfield And Nearby Areas
Mrs. Sam McCain is improving after illness. Bert Mullen travels to Chicago. Pearl McCain leads the High School in his absence. Jake Logan and Dave Evans suffer grip. Cooperative Telephone adds several new phones. Silvan Simmons and Chas Staggers were in Flora. Miss Emma Sylvester remains very ill at Mrs. C. S. Burns's home.
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Rockfield
Sam McCain
Chas. Wilson
Delphi
Samson Shuey
W. J. Thompson
Bert Mullen
Chicago
Silvan ‘Simmons
Chas. Staggers
Flora
Emma Sylvestor
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Town Board
Mr. Miller Emerson
Burr & Brewer
Lathrope
Stout
John R. Allen
Riley Alibough
Robert Barnhart
F. B. Stanton
Josianh Looker
Harve Bowerman
Wm. Gwinn
Wm. Viney
Sare
James Jordan
Lena B. Miller
George Miller
Jordan
W.e
Democrat Township
Bia
Hanoum
Michael Klepinger
Promi Meeting
Tri-County Institute
John A Burns
Relist &Co. Move
Forger
Della
Mable Retherford
Indianapolis
Kirklin
Reuben Mec- Mahan
Jake Logan
Dave Evans
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