Weekly Happenings in Francesville and Nearby
Readers see a collage of local moves and visits with Mrs. Hollett returning from Grand Rapids and Dr. Isenhart in Francesville on veterinary business. Reports mention Higgins and Co. selling sewing machines, poultry wins at Yidge and Monticello, farm yields, a Republican editors meeting in Indianapolis, and a funeral attendance for John Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fitzpatrick
Monon
Hood
Higgins & Co
F. A. Hollett
Grand Rapids
U.S
Higgins and Company
E. L. Delamore
Mulberry
S. E. Jones
Walcott
J. I. Miller
Pleasant Grove
Margaret Whitt
Rolling Prairie
Ind
Edward Isenhart
Medaryville
Francesville
Anna Loges
Rudolph Zant
Peoria
Ill
Margaret Gruber
Lafayette
John Russell
Higgin & Co
Franceaville
Yidge
Itry
Monticello
H. C. Jentz
Hackett's Second Damage Suit Goes Before Judge
The second trial of Haines Hackett's damage suit against the railroad opened in Chicago before Judge Gaveranghi on grounds the claim is excessive. Hackett, a former Monon switchman, lost both legs in a car-switching accident at Monon about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines Hackett
Monon
Gaveranghi
Chicago
Hackett
Prizes Offered for Best Corn Exhibit by South Bend Times
The South Bend Times announces a corn exhibit competition open to Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan growers. Prizes include a Studebaker farm wagon for best yellow corn and other awards for ten ears of mixed and white varieties. Entries should be submitted this spring for proper classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Michigan
South Bend Times
Studebaker
Plane Ape
Studebaker Co
Studebaker Repository
Whiting the Times
South Bend
Ind
Temperance Wins Spread Across Indiana Counties
In several counties including Wabash Lawrence and Tipton margins topped 1500 to 2400 in favor of temperance. Seven counties reported dry victories and more counties show petitions to call elections. Carroll Elkhart Huntington Miami Gibson Cass Shelby among those circulating petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Cine
Hamilton
Decatur
Aid
Tipton
Wabash
Lawrence
Purof
Carroll
Elkhariington
Miami
Gibson
Cass
Shelby
Property Deeds and Transfers Record in Jefferson Beav er Pulaski Regions
A lengthy listing records numerous warranty and Quit Claim deeds. Entries show transfers among Stevens Pettigrew Dilts Fox Cosgray Beckley Mazzall Nomenson Drieser Burger Wilder Hathaway Leeson Hamilton Kemp White, with prices from 1 to 8000 dollars and sheriff’s deed totaling 1181. 0. 8 separator Higgins Ray Hudgens is noted as being in Lafayette on business Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Iles D
Pettigrew
David Aitigrew
Jefferson
Dilts
William
Song
Cora
Salem
Cosgray
Thos Biggs
Peter Nomenson
White Post
John Drieser
John W Burger
William and Lee Rowe
Beaves
Annette B Wilder
Will and Lee Rowe
Beaver
Ezra E. Olde
W Sharick
Tippecanoe
M. Hathaway
Justice W Sharick
Charles H. Leeson
Mary A Leeson
William H Hamilton
Thos J Hamilton
Franklin
William Kemp
K C
A G Wirick
van Buren
Sophia White
Qollie Blue
Pulaski County
Annette B. Wilder
Halleck’s Drainage Bill Aims at Swamp Land Taming
Senator Halleck introduces a bill to aid drainage of swamp land in northern counties. Counties with 3000 acres or more of wet lands may buy dredging machines and hire operators. An engineer earns up to 600 dollars yearly. Costs are recovered by charges of 2 to 3 cents per cubic yard. Township funds cover 60 percent of machine price with remainder by county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halleck
Senator Halleck
Christian Church Schedule and Local Notices
A church service series is listed including Bible School at 9:30, Communion at 10:45, Junior Endeavor at 2:30, and Evangelistic Service at 7:00 with morning and evening music programs. Midweek and U P S C E events are noted for February 4, 15, and 9 near Francesville. Residents Carson Moore, John T. Culp and son, and Baes Arrowsmith are mentioned with locations. Visitors Mrs. Sterling Doeter and baby stay with Edward L. Delamore in Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Carson Moore
Francesville
John T. Culp
Fertilizer Agent Offers Swift Co. Goods for Franceaville Area
Onas A Aren announces contract with Swift and Co of Chicago to sell fertilizer brands in Franceaville and nearby during 1909. He has five years as local agent for L W Hubbell and Sons representing Armour Co and knows plant soil needs. He offers to furnish any formula at competitive prices and notes Swift will cover troubles from non first class goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift and Co
Chicago
Franceaville and Vicinity
L. W. Hubbell and Sons
Armour & Co
Swift
Victims Survive Pennsy Wreck After Hungary Visit
Mr and Mrs Philip Gutwein who spent weeks at their old Hungary home escaped serious harm when their Pennsylvania limited section rear car crashed into the first section after a freight delay caused by a rockslide. Five passengers were killed and others injured in the collision but the Gutweins fled with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Gutwein
Hungary
Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pennsylvania Limited
Gutweins
County Party Urges Meeting to Elect Leader and Plan Campaign
At the courthouse in Winama delegates will be chosen for a district convention and the county party reorganized for the next campaign. Sessions run 10 30 a m and 1 30 p m with speakers Rev J H Hector of York Pa and Prof F W Lough of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamac
W. G. Overholser
Winama
J. H. Hector
Black Knight
York
F. W. Lough
Indianapolis
Lough
Prohibtion State
Hector
United States
Canada
England
CW. L. Overholser
Man Missing Six Months Found After Amnesia
Eugene Dilley of Trafalgar Indiana drifted from home six months ago. A brick fell and struck his head causing memory loss. He wandered to Indianapolis and was cared for by a mission. He could not recall his name or family but has returned home recovering. He was once seen in Jasper county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Indiana
Carson Moore
Free Methodist Church
Jesse R. Moore
Ft. Worden
Wash
U. S
Moore
Eugene Dilley
Trafalger
Ind
Indianapolis
Jasper County
Farm For Rent On McCormick Property West Of Francesville
320 acre farm on gravel road known as the McCormick farm 34 miles west of Francesville. Now owned by H. Conrad. Easy terms and rent options for all or half. Inquiries to J. D. Molitor 121 B Francesville Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesville
McCormick
H. Conrad
J. d. Molitor
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Otto Hooker
J. J. Molitor
Paulding County
Ohio
Albert J. Beveridge
Christian Loges
III
Loges
Chicago-North Western Railroad
Bis
Tribune
Rousell
Harry Deik
N. A. Gottier
Beatrice
Tom Hubbard
N. B. Green
John Han‘cock
Bonlare
Lile
M. P. Hill
Donald
Ezra
Frank Deihl
Carlos
L. W. Hobbellis
Misa Eva Brown
L. H. Swieher
Jennie Wilhite
Ladoga
HB. W. Foster
Harry Hayworth
Fernale
Goldie Tyler
Iva Toomire
Francesville Friends
Peyton Davisson
Rensselaer
Lewis
Mr. Davieson
California
Knights of the Box Car
Warsaw
Keith
Mea H Ames
Texas
Sou;nald
Atty. C. W. Barker
U. S. Court
Sen. B. Shively
Rees
Hior
Rochester
Minn
Decaturr
Putman and
Tiptoin Wabash, Lawrence and
Pike Counties
Charles
E Beckley
Edwin J Mazzall
Ray Hudgens
Christian Church Services
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!