Francesville notes bustling with trades and people
Francesville business row features Higgin's Hardware stock including bugay whips and coil hardware, Alfred Whiteker and Mrs Leopold visiting, Kenneth Clark back in Chicago, and local sales by Joe Fox. Community updates cover trains, weddings, weather quips, sewer petitions, money loans, and a leap year wedding note.
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Kenneth Clark
Chicago
Higgin’s
Alf. Whiteker
Winamac
Simon Leopold
Bay City
Michigan
Salem Town Hall Gathering Promotes Democratic Efforts
Fraternal meeting drew about a hundred residents after a Friday evening assembly. The program included local bands and community entertainment, with plans for a broader civic push and upcoming performances by Jesville and Querktown orchestras.
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Salem Town
Manion and Ebert
Winamac Democratic Banner
Francesville Business Men's Association Elects Yearly Officers
The Francesville Business Men's Association met at the Opera House on Friday evening electing officers and appointing committees for the year. L. W. Hubbell presided as president with William Schlymin as vice president and Will J. Waitvk as treasurer and secretary together serving as directors. Committees named include Directors E. L Catatiere J. A. Engle F A Hollett Dr. T. W. Kelsey H. W. Foster. Finance B. H. Thompson Ab. Whitaker Alex Meri J. L. Barsley. Southsstine J. H. Mallon Joe Fox Charles E. Hubbard L. G. Hallinger M. W. Hill Harry W. Foster. Ramroar Judson Fitzpatrick Dr. BE Meyer AL Whitaker. Importa-tin C. Mallon F A Hollett Dr T W Kelsey. Advertising E. L. Delamore E R Burget t A Ames. City Improvements Dr T W Kelsey Join Burget Charles A Clark W C Appleby Orin Savern H W Bledsoe. Beau Estatir S L Cox F E Nolan Ed Finnegan J A Engle.
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Francesville Business Men’s A Association
Opera House
Folowing
L. W. Hubbell
Ecc
William Schlymin
J. A. Beestey
Will J. Waitvk
E. L' Catatiere
J. A. Engle
F .A Hollett
T. W. Kelsey
H. W. Foster
Fixance
B. H. Thompson
Ab. Whitaker
Alex. Meri
J. L. Barsley
J. H. Mallon
Joe Fox
Charles E. Hubbard
L. G. Hallinger
M. W. Hill
Harry W. Foster
Ramroar
Judson Fitzpatrick
BE. A. Meyer
AL. Whitaker
Inpurtrui
T. C. Mallon
F. A. Hollett
E. L. Delamore
E.R. Burget
T. A. Ames
City Improvements
Join Burget
Charles A. Clark
W.C. Appleby
Orin Saverns
H. W. Bledsoe
Beau Estatir
S. L. Cox
F. E. Nolan
Finnegan
Indiana corn standards spark farmer advice
Culver, head grain inspector in Toledo, argues Indiana corn is too large and low in quality. He urges local seed buying and smaller cob, larger kernel corn to regain past standards. E G Infield, railroad promoter, attends meeting and notes Bryan backer Hughes leads in the East and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. i Spector Cary
Indiana
E. G. Infield
Infield
Pennsylvania
New York
W. J. Bryan
Ohio
Hughes
Money To Loan On Farm Security Available
Nolan Brothers offer money on farm security. U.C. Mallon is in Chicago today.
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Nolan Brothers
U.C. Mallon
Chicago
Long Cliff Asylum at Logansport Runs Like Clockwork
The Long Cliff institution at Logansport houses 1,020 people with 896 patients. Dr. J. G. Rodgers serves as superintendent guiding a cabinet of physicians and businessmen to execute orders precisely.
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Long Cliff Asylum
Logansport
J. G. Rodgers
Bryan Seeks Support By Emphasizing Motives At Banquet
In Chicago at the Jackson Day banquet Bryan argues the president's popularity stems from belief he aims to do right and seek justice for the unjustly treated. He acknowledges mistakes but says they are overlooked due to his good heart, reflecting a public mood and looser party lines as voters push for reform.
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George Sperrow
Monon
Sparrow
Onfidhe Monon
Chicago
Bryan
We Will Lend Money on First Mortgage Real Estate
An offer to loan $100000 on a first mortgage with five year term and 5 percent interest. Small commission noted. Promoter identifiers include Ww.60, Moore Land Company and Franceaville Indiana.
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Moore
Land Company
Franceaville
Indiana
Banks Prevented Full Panic By Blocking Bank Runs
A well known exchange credits banks with stopping a money panic from moral deterioration across the economy by limiting cash withdrawals. It lauds a single man who conceived the idea of restricting cash flows as key to averting a potential nationwide financial crash.
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Eee Nee Ig
Win
Gasate
Farnna murder case faces death penalty in Starke circuit
In Starke County Circuit Court this week Carl Farnna stands accused of killing Phillip Mondon after catching him with Farnna’s wife. The state seeks the death penalty while the defense cites an aggravated brain storm episode during the crime. The night before, all three drank heavily.
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Carl Farnna
Phillip Mondon
Starke County
Farino
Marriage Blessings and Positions Recalled in Lighthearted Exchange
A newly married couple, both with steady jobs, share a humorous exchange about giving up positions. The girl laments losing her fine job after marriage, while the husband reassures her that he could give up his own position instead.
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George
Attorney Miller Enters Race for Joint Representative
Harry C. Miller a North Judson attorney enters the race as a candidate for nomination for joint representative for Starke Pulaski and St. Joseph counties. C. C. Kelly of Knox will seek re nomination for the same office.
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Harry C. Miller
North Judson
Starke
Pulaski
St. Joseph
C. C. Kelly
Knox
Monterey woman regains sight after lamp explosion
Miss Margaret Fox of Monterey survived a gasoline lamp blast that killed her companion Miss Clara Hames. Fox sustained serious burns and was initially feared to lose her eyesight, but doctors at St. Joseph hospital Loganport later confirmed her vision would not be impaired.
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Margaret Fox
Monterey
Clara Hames
St. Joseph Hospital
Logansport
Republicans Name County Chairman
The newly elected precinct committeemen at Winamac chose Joseph Riggs of White Post township as Pulaski county chairman. Riggs, who previously served as auditor and surveyor, accepted the position unopposed, marking a strong start for the Republican organization in the county.
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Winamac
Joseph Riggs
White Post Township
Riggs
Pulaski County
Francesville Clay Product Company elects directors and officers
The Francesville Clay Product Company held its annual meeting naming directors J L Beesley Alex Merica J A Engle W J Whitaker B H Thompson E L Delamore and O T Higgins. Officers are W J Whitaker president and GM Er L Delamore vice president B H Thompson secretary J L Beesley treasurer. O T Higgins duties move to Whitaker. Plant to start when weather allows with ample supply of small tile sizes to meet demand.
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Francesville Clay Product Company
J. L. Beesley
Alex Merica
J. A. Engle
W. J. Whitaker
B. H. Thompson
E. L. Delamore
O. T. Higgins
W.J. Whitaker
Er. L. Delamore
W.-J. Whitaker
Stranger from Chicago Arrested After Stabbing Threat in Renage
A Chicago man, described as dangerous with a prior criminal record, arrived in Renage and, after being told to wait for a Chicago call, drew a stilettos and threatened violence. Police detained him as they coordinate with Chicago authorities on multiple charges.
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Chicago
Renagelear
Chicago Police Department
Republicans Convene in Plymouth for 1908 Nomination
The Republicans of the 138th Congressional District are called to a delegate convention in Plymouth at 1 20 o clock on Tuesday afternoon February 4 1908. The gathering aims to nominate a candidate for Congress from the 13th District a National Elector and two delegates plus two alternate delegates to the National Republican Convention in Chicago June 16 1908.
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138Th Congressional District
Plymouth
Congress
13Th
Chicago
Corn Market Sways as Weather Delays Shipments
Local dealers say persistent cold weather could boost corn sales in the county but large shipments are unlikely. Commission sellers remain cautious and farmers resist inspection at unloading stations, keeping market activity exceptionally light.
Wanted Farms to Sell in Indiana Counties
Advertises 100 good farms for sale in Pulaski White or Jasper counties with or without improvements and good outlets. If interested contact W. C. Myers the land man in Francesville, Indiana for further information.
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Pulaski, White
Jasper
W. C. Myers
Francesville
Ind
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