Fewer Feudists in Old Raintuck Clash in Kentucky
Four men were killed in a night battle between Martin and Hall factions in Knott County Kentucky. The Martin group, about sixty strong, led by Wyates Martin and his sons Silas and Alexander, remains entrenched at Bever Creek. Sheriff Hayes and a posse surround the site. a flag of truce is sought as arrests seem unlikely. If surrender does not occur within 24 hours, Governor Beckham may be asked to send troops.
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Louisville
Sand Lick
Knott County
Martin
Hall
Wyates Martin
Silas
Alexander
Bever Creek
Hayes
Martins
Boyish curiosity ends in death of Wayne County boy
Earl Henderson thirteen, son of James Elbert Henderson, was killed instantly on the Nine mile road farm when a 22 caliber flobert rifle discharged while he looked into the muzzle. Henry Cooms witnessed the tragedy as the boys were returning from threshing. The coroner and physicians were called and the body was taken home by the father.
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Earl Henderson
James Elbert Henderson
Wayne Township
Kelsey
Flobert
Henderson
Henry Cooms
Hendersons
Foster Cooms
Young Dooms
Sinks
George Under
Henry Comms
Fire wipes out all food supply in Howard town
Mount Vernon Ohio August 2 two buildings comprising the entire business section of Howard ten miles east of here were wiped out by an incendiary fire early today. The flames began in James Yess meat market and swept through the town destroying Marion Traceys general store Jacob Wesleys establishment the I O O F building Heidy block Wolf and Critchfields undertaking establishment and Miss Andersons building. Loss exceeds 25000 dollars food supplies had to be sent from Mount Vernon for relief.
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Mount Vernon
Ohio
Howard
Here
James Yess
Marion Tracey
Jacob Wesley
Heidy
Wolf and Critchfield
Reinterment of Col Croghan Remains at Fremont
Governor Harris and Vice President Fairbanks spoke at Fremont for the reinterment of Colonel George Croghan’s remains and to mark the anniversary of Croghan’s victory at Fort Stephenson on August 2 1813. About fifteen thousand attended with Samuel D Dodge of Cleveland as principal speaker. Ice handlers in Logansport began a strike reducing daily hours from twelve to eleven.
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Fremont
Ohio
Harris
Fairbanks
George Croghan
Locust Grove
Croghan
Fort Stephenson
Samuel D. Dodge
Cleveland
Logansport
Fire destroys old Centlivre storehouse along canal bank
A fire devastated the Centlivre Brewing company storehouse on the canal bank behind C. L. Centlivre’s residence. Loss estimated at 8 000 to 10 000 dollars with only 1 000 insured. Two carloads of 1 200 cases valued at 7 000 were destroyed. Firemen and two city engines limited spread, saving nearby structures. The ruin also ends the Sedelkopf tannery’s long history in Allen county.
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Centlivre Brewing Company
C. L. Centlivre
Sedelkopf Tannery
Allen County
Robison Park
Brewery
Centlivre
Big Rise in Internal Revenue Across the Nation
The 1906 report shows total receipts from all sources reaching 249,102,738 dollars, up 14,914,761 from 1905, with expenses for collection around 4,720,768 dollars. Highlights include large gains in spirits, tobacco, and fermented liquors, with notable declines in oleomargarine and process or renovated butter. State totals list Indiana at 25,242,602 dollars, Illinois 52,471,405 dollars, Wisconsin 7,947,350 dollars, and Iowa 892,589 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Hay dealer testifies on freight car rates in Indiana case
H L Buuck of Preble Indiana testified before the Indiana railroad commission that he could not get Chicago and Erie railroad cars for shipments without paying conductors $1 per car. His testimony, while not a witness for the petitioner, was among the most important in the car demurrage dispute challenging Indiana Car Service association rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
H. L. Buuck
Preble
Ind
Indiana Railroad Commission
Chicago and Erie Railroad
Indiana Car Service Association
Jacobus Steiner Violin Attributed To M H Ingrim
Publisher M H Ingrim of the Winamae Democrat Journal is named as owner of a Jacobus Steiner violin marked as made in F671. The odd spelling and stray punctuation reflect OCR issues from the historical item in the paper.
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M. H. Ingrim
The
Winamae Democrat-Journal
Jacobus’ Steiner
No Subpoena For Mr Rockefeller In Grand Jury Probe
Chicago August 2 John D Rockefeller will not be served with a subpoena to appear before the grand jury convening Monday to investigate Standard Oil relations with railroads. Officials said immunity from future prosecution would be required if he testified, and the government aims to avoid that.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Honey Ginger Cake Recipe From Gotham
Half nutmeg and ginger mix with flour to make thin cakes baked in a quick oven. Gotham Honey Ginger Cake folds 1 pound flour with 3/4 pound butter, brown sugar, ginger, caraway seeds, eggs, and honey beaten until light, baked in a square pan for about an hour and cut into squares.
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Gotham
Moral to This Never Get Angry in Church Feud
George Wright of New London suffered facial neck and throat paralysis after a church quarrel over distributing fans showing a colored child. Elderly women opposed the image as immodest, collected and destroyed the fans, Wright reproached them, and the anger led to his stroke. He lies in critical condition at home.
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Kokomo
Ind
George Wright
New London
Wright
Friends Church
Honey Recipes and Uses From Early American Culinary Notes
Reader guide to honey as a staple sweetener and its varieties. Describes honey flavors from different flowers, storage advice avoiding cold places, and multiple period recipes including Honey Shortcake Honey Cockles Honey Tea Cake and Honey Ginger Snaps with basic ingredients and steps.
Bridegroom Shot Dead One Hour After Wedding
A telephoned report from Bessemer City says W. M. Brown, married to Miss Bettie Perry in Bessemer City at eight, was killed at the depot in Charlotte as bridal party arrived. John M. Kincaid fired five shots, then surrendered, reportedly due to Brown having betrayed Kincaid’s sister months earlier.
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Brown
Kincaid
Twenty-Four Hour Bank Opens in Chicago
An innovation in Chicago banking began with a 24 hour bank opening today. Except Sundays and holidays the bank remains open day and night, with three shifts for employees. It combines commercial and savings departments.
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Chicago
New Haven Board Elects Officers At Wednesday Session
The New Haven school board met Wednesday night and elected officers. President A R Schnitker, Secretary Will D Gorrell, Treasurer Dr L S Null. Gorrell also becomes a new board member. Mrs Madison Fetty, 68, died after heat-related illness in Mishawaka last week.
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New Haven School Board
A. R. Schnitker
Will D. Gorrell
L. S. Null
Gorrell
Madison Fetty
Mishawaka
Trustees to organize at Wabash convention
Wabash Indiana August 1 trustees for the congressional district will hold a convention here September 28 to form a permanent organization and coordinate efforts to secure legislation at the upcoming state legislature session.
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Wabash, Ind
Five Year Old Boy Dies After Accident in Indiana
In Vincennes Indiana on August 1 a five year old boy, son of Frank Haton, was accidentally knocked into a pot of boiling water by his mother and sustained fatal injuries.
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Vincennes, Ind
Frank Haton
Gret a Betts, Friends preacher, dies in Fountain City
Richmond Indiana August 1 Mrs Gret a Betts a well known Friends preacher is dead at Fountain City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Gretta Betts
Friends
Fountain City
Tragedies and Work Disputes Across Indiana in One Day
In Vincennes Patrick Bloat was killed by a freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line. Near Milford Samuel Ulrey was seriously injured when frightened horses sparked an interurban wreck. Kendallville mitten factory girl employees' strike ended with concessions and resumed work. A 13-year-old son of Philip Erb near Bluffton suffered severe facial burns from powder flashes while playing.
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Vincennes
Ind
Patrick Bloat
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Samuel Ulrey
Milford
Kendallville
Westminster church calls Rev. William H. Wilson as pastor
At a Westminster church meeting in the parlors on a Wednesday evening a unanimous call was extended to Rev. William H. Wilson of Des Moines Iowa to fill the vacancy left by Rev. J Budman Fleming If he accepts he may begin his pastorate on the first Sunday of September Wilson recently returned from a year in Germany where he led the English church in Leipzig He previously served five years as pastor of a Presbyterian church in Michigan City Indiana He is married with one child.
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United States
Jacob
Egypt
George W. York
Honey Producers’ League
What-to-Eat
Westminster Church
William H. Wilson
Des Moines
Iowa
J. Budman Fleming
Westminster
Wilson
Germany
Leipsic
Michigan City
Ind
Cone
Tasty Home Caning And Fruit Dishes From A Simple Kitchen
A compact guide outlines easy methods for preserving black raspberries including a sugared juice canning method and a quick simple canning of the berries. It also presents recipes for rice cakes green peas with carrots peach shortcake banana salad and lamb chops with banana croquettes.
Guaranteed Cure for Piles with PAZO Ointment
Advertisement for PAZO Ointment promises relief for itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. Druggists offer a refund if the product fails to cure. Priced at 50 cents.
Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security
Advertisement offers money to loan on real estate or personal security. Cc. E. Pfeiffer, rooms 6 7 Bass Block.
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Cc. E. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Fiend Kills Woman in Garrett Jealousy Tragedy
Edward Black, 47, a Baltimore & Ohio worker in Garrett Indiana, shot Mattie Cannon and crushed her skull with a rifle butt after a jealousy fueled dispute. Black remained on scene, was arrested by night watchman W H Caldwell, and jailed in Auburn.
Auburn man in jail after Garrett murder
Edward Black, charged with killing Mattie Cannon at Garrett, was brought to Auburn Indiana and jailed. A search found $6000 in cash and securities on his person. He remains incoherent from yesterday’s spree and has given no further statements. The coroner’s report is awaited and no preliminary hearing yet.
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Auburn
Ind
J— Edward Black
Mattie Cannon
Garrett
Black
Brown Family Reunion Honors William R. Brown Kin
Edward E. Brown of Convoy hosted the Brown family reunion last Sunday. Officers elected for the coming year include W R Brown as president D H Simons as vice president and W D Brown as secretary. Attendees from Fort Wayne Monroeville and Convoy included W R Brown his wife W D Brown and family James A Brown David H Stia and family and John Ha.
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Edward E. Brown
Convoy, C
William R. Brown
W.R. Brown
D. H. ‘Simons
W. D.brown
W. R. Brown
W. D. Brown
James A. Brown
Fort Wayne
Ind
David, H. Stia
Monroeville
John Ha
Oy Samuel
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Lad
Ofto
Col. Croghan
Oyster Bay
MR. Rockefeller
Grand Jury
Indiana News
Aikin
Aberlin
Party
W. J. Bryan
Yi Asew
W. H. Wilson
Lima College
Charles Christian Miller
Lima
Indiana Stock: Powder CO
Huntington
Edward Black
Slayer
Sentinel
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
W. H. Caldwell
Columbia City
Guy Cannon
Mattie Hopkins
Hve
Houser
Baxter Houser
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