Town records and local notices from a bygone era
The item details town finances and contracts including attorney fees for the M D Callane case, water works and electric plant guidance for George A Gamble, and bond interest paid to W J Hayes and Son. It notes May treasurer’s balances, tax collections, and fire limit veneer permission for Dr M D Callane and E G Kitzmiller. It also tells a drummer’s tale at church and Epworth League convention notes with delegates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Horner
Atea
Evie
Robert
Abargail
M. D. Callane
E. G. Kitzmiller
Flora Population Growth Sparks Local Debate
Flora's population is rising quickly as residents and officials discuss implications for services and growth planning in the town. Local stakeholders seek strategies to manage the accelerating trend.
Fatal Accident Kills Son of S W Yundt at Moran
Local item reports the death of the young son of S W Yundt in Moran in a fatal accident. The article also discusses town population trends between Flora and Delphi, with speculative projections and notes on recent growth in Flora, including new buildings and rising taxable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Yundt
Moran
Complete Press List and Tragic Yundt Accident Report
A long list of items from Burlison Yundt’s estate is published alongside a fatal accident involving Amade Yundt, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Yundt. The boy died after falling from a wagon while a gravel-hauling operation occurred northwest of Moon exhibition. Funeral services were held in Greetingsville, with Sunday school pallbearers. The piece also covers a Rossville rail excursion wreck near Indianapolis and a local sale listing miscellaneous goods and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Ty Wherry & Son
Burlson Yundt
Silas Game
Yundt
Moon Exhibition
Ran
Town Lo Yundt
Zemri
Acci
Dysinger
Creati
Rossvill
Greetingsville
Carroll County Debt and Population Figures Reported
The Commercial and Financial Chronicle lists Carroll County debts and resources: bonded debt 80000, floating debt 21000, gravel road bonds 1000, tax valuation 12821370, tax rate 4.90, population 19653 in 1900. Elliott Pearson of the Crystal Maze at Ockley fined $5 and costs for liquor law violation. appeals to circuit court. Local opposition to the Crystal Maze predicts the owner may shut the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Commercial and Financial Chronicle
Elliott Pearson
Ockley
Squire Hannan
Delphi
Elliott
Sad death of a young wife after Terre Haute fall
Mrs. Fred Hamilton formerly Gert rude Kirk of Wheeling died in Terre Haute at 2:30 p m Wednesday from injuries after falling from a porch while leaving a boarding house. She was twenty and had married Fred Hamilton a Young America teacher March 30. Funeral at the Presbyterian church in Flora with Rev B W Steen officiating. Interment in Sharon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Fred Hamilton
Hamilton
Gertrude Kirk
Robert Kirk
Wheeling
Young America
Flora
Presbyterian Church
B. W. Steen
Sharon Cemetry
Mossberg and Jordan Tie The Knot At Reverend Ross Home
At the home of Rev. Isaac Ross on Saturday evening William Mossberg and Miss Harri et Jordan were married in a warm ceremony. The groom is described as an excellent gentleman of sterling character and will make a good husband. The bride is the daughter of Henry Jordan senior of Win and is noted for a lovable disposition and wide circle of friends who extend congratulations.
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Mossberg
Jordan
Isaac Ross
William Mossberg
Harriet Jordan
Henry Jordan
Win
Saloon License Trial Opens in Delphi Circuit Court
In Delphi circuit court the case of W Ht Pritchard seeking a Flora saloon license began trial. Judges Palmer Lairy swapped benches. Ex Judge George Wamble and Judge Gamble aided. Jury impaneled. evidence presented over two days with verdict to be telephoned to the office.
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Delphi
W. Ht. Pritchard
Flora
Mit
Corduresoeere My
Pritcherd
Palmer
Lairy
Cass
George Wamble
Logansport
Gamble
Young America Girl Wins County Scholarship Offer
Carol Wilson, living near Young America, had the top score among 256 applicants in Cass county’s grammar school exam at Logansport and will receive one year of tuition to National Normal University in Lebanon Ohio. Professor Fred Hamilton, her former instructor, earns a summer tuition at the same university, with notice sent to him via Terre Haute. Wilson is fourteen, and it is uncertain if his parents will allow such a long absence. Frank Denman of Kokomo visited Flora this week. Pansy Arnott, recently attending an Indianapolis institution for the education of the deaf, returned to Delphi. Attorney Frank Pixler of Indianapolis and his wife visited Carroll county. Pixler is said to be doing well at the capital. Wednesday marked the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Koonsman with a large gathering and many gifts.
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Flora
Grant
Mahe
Delph
South Delphi
Delphi
Byan Seka
B. F. Johnson
Burlington Io
Carroll County
Monroé St
Carol Wilson
Young America
Logansport
National Normal University
Lebanon
Cass County
Fred Hamilton
Young Wilson
Hamilton
State Normal
Terre Hate
Wilson
Pansy Arnott
Indianapolis
Education of the
Frank Pixler
Bill Fuzz
Minstrel Prep Urged for Red Men Event Tonight
The Red Men lodge calls all young ladies set to participate in the minstrel show to assemble at the Red Men's hall this evening. The notice stresses urgency and hopes every interested person attends. The column also records assorted local notes on residents and visits around Flora and Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Farming Tips for Fertility and Swine Start
A farmer should prioritize soil fertility for sustained yields. Beginners in swine farming should start with a small number of animals. When cutting very short grain with a harvester, grain can clog the sickle. using a heavy ten inch wide canvas along the reel helps sweep grain onto the pit and reduce waste.
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Epworth League
Bend District
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Egates
Fraley
Harry Burns
Guarears
Jones
Camden
Stockton
Petey
South Bor
Bringhurst
Prairie
J. L. Sapbs
Sout Bend
H. H. Kato
WNE
Tere
Peog
Jr Get
Adams Township
Burlington Township
Carrollton Township
Clay Township
Deer Creek Township
Sol Democrat Township
Jackson Township
Jefferson Township
Madison Township
Rock Creek Township
Tippecanoe Township
Washington Township
Delphi Is
Rome
Bertha Hanna
Iay
D. B. Myer
Horner
Niecum
Torid
Re Myers
F. C. Hover
Gent's Mat
Myer & Eaton
Pingree Ladies
Niccum
Todd «& Co
UW. Bove & Go
Gent's
M. Holub & Son
Pat On
Bejt & Son
Wil
Ogham
Rossville
Hammond
Delpit
Mason
DT. Fox
K. Long
C. M. Burns
Fox
N. N. Smith
Estralia
J. R. Long
J. H. Stecker
WC. Justice
J. M.cap
W. CO. Justice
J. S. Mills
Frank Denman
Kokomo
The
Home Talent Minstrel
Charles Wray
Burlington
John Trent
Lewis Trent
Jacob Moore
D. P. Baldwin
R. R
Holos Banzas
Margret Koons
Jacob Krauss
Joho Sink
Rev
M. D
Mary Jane
Center Street
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