Francesville Happenings and Local Notices
Local shoppers see ads and sales at Higgins and Co and Mallon s. Notables include Miss Glenna Geer and Ada Stine visiting Money. Jefferson and Franklin townships nominate officials. the Gunnees estate personal property sells for 1713 67. County tax reviewers visit Francesville Medaryville to check valuations and discuss reassessment.
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Higgins & Co
Porter’s
Glenna Geer
Ada Stine
Merry Widow
Marion’s
W. J. Hubbard
Wilmer Appleby
South Bend
Mallon’s
Atty
Homer Hennegar
Lafayette
Francesville
Blue Front Drug Store
William Tiede
Mies Lilly Garling
Wm. White
la Crosse
Philip Gutewein
C. 5
Davis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Stephen Eldridge
Medaryville
J. W. Smith
Clinton, Til
Jennie Hamiton
Walcott
S. K. Jones
Alice Hill
Star Store
Clothier & Furnisher
Daisy
Higgins and Co's
A. B Diggs
Winamac
Ellis Rees
L. G. Hullinger
Geo. Clayton
Mias Fay
J.C Sharrer
J. I. Case
Burger and Sons
Gunnees
Chicago
Starke County
J. F. Ale
Mias Disa Ale
White Post Township
Ellis S. Rees
J. H. Barker
T. B. Hedges
John Kruger
John Parrot
Board of Tax Review
Hedges
Franceaville
White Post
the Tribune
Miller Wins Republican Nomination for Congress at Plymouth
John L. Moorman of Knox and Charles W. Miller of Goshen vied for the nomination with Miller winning 68 to 61 after a tight contest. Moorman carried county votes but GOP delegates shifted with Elkheart, aiding Miller. Miller, a former two term attorney general, is described as a major Indiana political figure. The piece also notes Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co ownership of Lincoln’s carriage, shown at Kokomo state encampment.
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Congress
Plymouth
John L. Moorman
Knox
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Moorman
St. Joseph County
Elkhart County
Miller
Indiana
Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co
South Bend
Abraham Lincoln
Kokomo
Joseph Christian
Pulaski County
Winamnac
Warpillar Opera House
Joseph Sties
Atty. M.M. Hathaway
William Gier
Mark Fritz
Ned C. Gorrell
Atty
Frank J. Varpullat
William Sanders
A. J. Baughman
Jacob Nyce
H. Needham
W. B. Henry
Harrison Township
M. Maxwell
Court House
Francesville
Chas. Swisher
White Post Township
George Cox
Sanders
Swisher
Monroe
Veterans Reflect On Moral Paradox Of Age And War
Two aging veterans and a younger admirer discuss rising death rates among Civil War ex-soldiers versus civilians of the same age, concluding that the fittest survived. The piece notes why old soldiers may age better, framed as a life law of the survival of the fittest amid hardship. Dems Nominate Ticket In Pulaski County. (Note: this summary compresses the two distinct items into a concise record per formatting rules.)
Merry widow hat causes chaos in Charles City street scene
In Charles City Iowa a hat described as a merry widow caused mayhem rolling down the street it knocked a dog tail and sliced a pump handle. It untied 47 team straps unleashing a wild runaway. The hat vanished after spinning and a hole appeared in the pavement the next day an oil well reportedly spouted where it vanished prompting a mayor to request merry widow data from Chicago for oil prospecting.
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Charles City
Iowa
Chicago
Do Not Worry Milk Purity Crusade Urges Health Reading
Indiana polis reports 600 babies died last year from impure milk. Health officials urge strict milk regulations to ensure purity during hot weather to prevent intestinal diseases and reduce doctor bills. Parents should monitor milk sources to protect children.
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Board of Health
Indianapolis
Parenta
State Board of Health
Rural mail carriers ordered to maintain neat appearance and presentable equipment
Postmaster General Meyers issued an order requiring rural delivery carriers to maintain neat personal appearance, keep vehicles in good order, and use animals fit to work. Postmasters must report laxity. In other news Cass township Democrats nominated John Capough for trustee and Fred Timms for assessor.
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Francesville
The
Methodist Church
Jefferson Township
Frank White
William Koster
Franklin Township
John Deckman
Frank Hartwick
Meyers
Cass Township
John Capough
Fred Timms
Tax ferrets attacked in Northern Indiana counties
Indianapolis Commercial reports both Republican and Democratic county leaders denounce tax ferrets and urge commissioners to avoid contracts with post hoc assessors. Critics claim ferrets overtake returns and reduce accountability while tax dodgers fear exposure of unlisted property.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Fourth of July Toll Across Five National Holidays
The article notes that from 1903 to 1907 inclusive, 1,158 people were killed and 22,629 injured during five national birthday celebrations. It details total or partial blindness, limb losses, and fingers lost, while highlighting the broader costs including mental anguish, family suspense, and economic hardship from death or disabling injuries.
Publisher sues forty five for unpaid subscriptions
A publisher filed suits against forty five nonpaying subscribers and obtained judgments. Twenty eight swore they owned under the legal limit, avoiding attachment. Following a supreme court decision they were arrested for petit larceny, bound at $300 each. all but six posted bond while six remained jailed. A new postal law makes taking a paper and refusing payment larceny.
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Supreme Court
Edison Phonographs Sold on Payments
Higgins and Company offers Edison phonographs on a payment plan with installments. sales emphasize affordable terms and home use.
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Edison
Higgins & Co
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