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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

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Death of Congressman Abraham Lincoln Brick shocks district

Abraham Lincoln Brick congressman for this district died in a Indianapolis sanatorium on Brights disease after a weeklong illness. Born May 27 1860 in St Joseph County Indiana Brick was educated at South Bend High School Cornell Yale and Michigan Law. He served as prosecutor and was elected to the Fifty sixth through Sixtieth Congresses. House Speaker Joseph Cannon lauded his industrious service and modesty. Funeral arrangements were set for Friday in South Bend.

Abraham Lincoln Brick Indianapolis Bright Chicero Washington National South Bend St. Joseph County Indiana That Cornell Yale Michigan Ile St. -Josph Laporte House of Representatives Joseph B. Cannon Brick House CIA

Winamac Man Edward Ballinger Dies Instantly

Edward Ballinger, about 35 and single, dropped dead near his home in Winamac last Saturday night. He had been in good health and was found in an alley about a half block from his residence after leaving town for the evening. The town has seen several sudden deaths in the past year.

Winamac Edward Ballinger

Paint deal promises savings and five year guarantee

Dye & THomeson Lyumegr Co advertises indestructible mineral paint ground in pure linseed oil. It claims lower prices and a five year guarantee, inviting readers to compare before buying.

Indiana Dye & Thomeson Lyumegr Co

For Sale: Farm Equipment Including Larrow Planter

John Clark of Francesville Indiana offers a four section steel Larrow a corn planter with fertilizer attachments and a riding cultivator for sale. Contact John Clark Francesville Indiana.

John Clark Francesville Indiana

Eggs For Sale by Ed Finnegan

Rose Comb Brown Leghorn eggs 75 cents for 15 eggs. Also good early seed corn at 1.00 per bushel. Ed Finnegan.

Finnegan

Tax deadlines tighten as penalties rise in county drive

State Auditor Billheimer has pushed stricter enforcement of delinquent tax penalties. May 4 marks the final day for spring installments with penalties mandatory thereafter. No receipts can be credited after this date without the penalty. daily receipts go to county depositories to earn interest.

Billheimer State Tax Board

Kainit Fertilizer Urgency and Local Supplies

An urgent call to order Kainit fertilizer now before eastern coast pods close. L W Hubbell & Sons advertise wall paper patterns and remnants at low prices. Blue Front Drug Store promotes harness oil for spring work at 1 dollar per set. Burger & Sons offers incubator oil at Clark's.

L. W. Hubbell & Sons Blue Front Drug Store Burger & Sons

Daisy Phillips Murder Shocks Town After Domestic Tragedy

In a jealous killing late Thursday evening Daisy Phillips, 18, was shot by Dan Diy who then attempted suicide. The incident occurred in the south part of town after an evening of drinking. Diy was arrested at his brother’s home. two revolvers and a dirk were found. Daisy died at once, and funeral services were held Sunday as he awaits court action.

Placer Dan Daisy Phillips South Theottle Phillips Annie Daisy

Scarlet Fever Clears From Francenville Area

Scarlet fever nearly vanished in Francenville and surrounding areas after weeks of contagion. One death occurred while others recovered. no new local cases in three weeks and only two in country districts, prompting lifted quarantines and urged disinfectant use.

Francenville Francesville Health Board

Special Election Likely to Fill Unexpired Congressional Term

Gov. Hanly will call a special election to fill the late A. L. Brick’s term expiring March 4. Democrats favor Barnhart while Republicans back Moorman, a respected district chairman, with The Tribune endorsing Moorman for his qualifications and long service.

Hanly A. L. Brick Barnhart Rochester Sentinel the Tribune

Monon News accused of yellow journalism over epidemic coverage

Francesville readers are warned against the Monon News for alleged sensational bias in reporting a regional epidemic. The letter condemns hush tactics, urges accurate coverage, and recalls a quarantine action that preserved public safety amid wider postal service audits and post office consolidations.

The Monon News Monon Francesville Ita Ths

Governor Hanly at the Republican State Convention

Governor Hanly spoke on the local option plank at the Republican state convention and his administration’s policies were endorsed. The piece notes public sentiment toward Hanly and offers opinions on civic righteousness and law enforcement amid political tensions. It also comments on Indiana weather perceptions and egg market talk as a contrast to political discourse.

Hanly Paris

Hay For Sale Near Town By M P Hill And Thomas Hubbard

Balance of barn timothy hay for sale at 10 dollars per ton. Inquiries directed to M P Hill or Thomas Hubbard, located three miles south of town.

Timothy Hay M. P. Hill Thomas Hubbard

Eggs Wanted in Exchange

Porter the clothier and furnisher seeks to trade clothing and shoes for eggs in a local exchange offer.

Porter

Paint store ad urges spring project colors

A short classified style message from Blue Front Drug Store announcing S. W. P. Paints stock and inviting customers to call for spring painting prices.

S. W.P Blue Front Drug Store

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