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Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

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Beveridge Praised Amid Newspaper Attacks on Subsidized Press

Indiana editorials laud Albert J. Beveridge as a rare honest and capable senator. The Kentland Enterprise editor cites his nine years in the U S Senate, his thorough prep, and public service as reasons for his high standing. Also noted is Dr. T W Kelsey's family Typhoid illness. a hospital, water sample, and pipe contamination suspected.

Indianapolis Star Washington A. J. Beveridge The Star Dan G. Reid Wall Street Harry Strohm Kentland Enterprise Sves Indiana United States Daniel W. Vorheee Morton McDonald Albert J. Beveridge United States Senate Bhimee Philippines Russia T. W. Kelsey Helen Ruth State Board of Uralid

Burson Named Candidate for Judgeship in Democratic Rank

Ex judge Burson, long noted as a leading attorney, announces his candidacy. He served two district judgeships and his prior tenure reportedly had no reversals by higher courts. He is not a public favorite but highly skilled in law.

the Tribune Burson Padus

Pocket book found upstream tied to Kopka papers

F F Field north of Mo reports locating a pocket book that belonged to Mr Kopka. The missing wallet surfaced after Ezka nearly died crossing a flooded Monon bridge in early March. Floyd found the book eighty rods above the accident site and returned it to Kopka, papers intact. The find suggests rising water carried it downstream.

F. F. Field North of Journal Mr. Kopka Ezka Monon Floyd Monticello

New Seed Corn Test Advocated by Farmer

A farmer who tests seed corn introduces a simple method using two sheets of blotting paper. One large sheet is ruled into inch squares, soaked with water, and a grain of corn placed in each square. A second moist blotter covers the grain and is heated in sun or near a stove. Progress is observed by lifting the upper blotter.

Purdue University Experiment Station

Beavertown Elopement Sparks Persistent Gossip

Frank Rowe forgave his wife after the Beaver township elopement with Will Rowe. They were captured at Loganaport on the deserted husband’s tip and brought to Winamac on Wednesday morning. Will Rowe fled before charges could be filed.

Will Rowe Frank Rowe Beaver Township Loganaport Winamac

Judge Nye Nomination and Prosecutor Ballot In Starke County

Judge John C. Nye named as candidate for judge by Pulaski county party faction with acclamation. Chas Lundin and C A Pentecost contending for prosecutor, Pentecost winning 74 to 64 ballots. Moorman endorsed for Congress, North Judson hospitality thanked.

Tominate Knox Joseph Riggs Franeville Simon Bybee Orth Judson John Nye Pulaski County Starke Ade Chas Lundin C. A. Pentecost Starke County Pentecost Obe L. Moorman Congress North Judson

Harmony and praise at the Roseland gathering

Afable Harry Miller chaired reception duties while Charley Lundin drew admiration for his course. Gorman stock led United States ponies by four points. Simon Bybee won best speech and Judge Foster best story at the Starke county event.

Harry Miller Charley Lundin Gorman Stock United States Edge Robbins Starke County A. B. Digge Palaski Simon Bybee Foster

Fraudulent Silk Parcel Scam Baffles Morgantown Public

Hundreds nationwide were defrauded by a fake mail order concern in Morgantown West Virginia offering ten yards of silk for two dollars. Recipients report receiving only thread silk and the postal authorities probe the scheme as thread factories rush to replenish supply.

Morgantown W. Va

Insane Patients in Tents at Longcliff

Longcliff's male wards are full with 485 men and 419 women residents. Officials note 904 patients overall with tents used for pulmonary cases and capacity to shelter over 100 more men in summer. Several individuals declared insane remain in jail awaiting admission.

Longcliff Suumer

Rural carrier awarded damages after train crossing accident

Carl Johnson of Winamac sued the railroad for ten thousand dollars claiming the engineer failed to whistle at a crossing south of town. A jury awarded Johnson two thousand dollars and taxed court costs against the railroad.

Carl Johnson Winamac Johnson

Moorman Favored Over Miller for Thirteenth District Nomination

The Knox man John L. Moorman and Goshen’s Charles W. Miller contend for the party’s nomination in the thirteenth district race. Leaders view Moorman as the strongest and most viable Republican candidate with ten years as district chairman, while Miller cites party support and his prior service as attorney general. The editorial urges Moorman’s fitness and cautions against Miller’s persistent candidacy.

John L. Moorman Koos Charles W. Miller Goshen John G. Moorman Miller Moorman Heilbart County St. Joseph County Elkhart County Ai Tribune Hugh T. Miller

Indiana Voter Totals From 1907 Census Released

The Indiana state auditor in Indianapolis tabulated the 1907 sexternal enumeration showing 49 254 males over twentyone. The white voters numbered 728 189 and 8 005 were negroes. District averages are 57 927 for congress 14 905 for senate and 7 192 for house. Knox Pickling Works plans plant in town with factory tanks en route.

Indiana State Auditor Indianapolis Tlisteidt St. Bee Wosiusko Marshall Eta Gates Las Falton Dodo Pulaski Bas Renee Starke

Indiana Indestructible Paint Deal at Dye & Thoursox Lumber Co

Buy our mineral paint ground in pure linseed oil and save money. Indiana Indestructible Paint guaranteed for five years. Visit Dye and Thoursox Lumber Co to compare before you buy.

Indiana Dye & Thoursox Lumber Co

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Albert Beveridge Simon Leopold Bay City Mich Will Rusk Champaign Gifford Nordyke & Jacks John Lewis Fawley & Holderman Kopka Francesville Edison Phonograph Higgins and Co John C. Nye Moorman Shouldse AL. Brick Knox Pickling Works Chicago Business Mens Association
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