New Court House Debate Prompts Public Tax Viewpoints
Local residents including O. Lockridge Floyd township Kurtz Putnam Crow and others weigh a new courthouse, site relocation, and a small tax levy to fund a lasting building with records safety. Some favor bonds or immediate construction while others seek minimal taxes and preservation of current structures. Court actions include land sales and partitions across multiple cases.
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Kurtz
Floyd Township
Wright
Fern
J. Shaw
Jefferson Township
Sandy
Cloverdale Township
E. Shaw
Inter Stoner
F. Lewis
Onkalla
PD. Kelley
Ames W. Hymer
Franklinnship
Obn Murphy
Hanna
E Records
Putnam
Crow
Thief Steals Mare From Cart Behind George Neil's Shop
Saturday evening a thief stole J R M Hamrick's road mare from the rear of George Neil's shop after dark. The 4-year-old dark bay mare stands about 15 hands high and carries a foal. A liberal reward is offered for her return or information leading to recovery. Also notes Big Drug House Piercy Co advertises a wide array of holiday gifts and new stock including dolls vases perfumes and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. M. Hamrick
George Neil
Big Drug House, Piercy & Co
Wealthy citizen laments street neglect and calls for removing hitching racks
A wealthy resident criticizes the street cleaning in the square, arguing that racks at the present location prevent cleanliness. A street commissioner notes reduced costs but urges removing racks, paving, and proper drainage to keep the area neat. An amusement seeker criticizes local theater patronage, while a citizen praises Crawfordsville's prosperity from good county roads.
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Cutler
Local Notes From Muncie Social Scene
Our Colored Citizens, Mrs Barber returns to Muncie. Jerome Smith slipped in his shop Monday and bruised himself after nearly knocking down a stove. Enos Townsend and Miss Josie Smith wed Tuesday evening at the bride’s mother home corner Crown and Howard streets. Relatives and intimate friends attended. The DEMOCRAT sends best wishes.
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Jerome Smith
Enos Townsend
Josie Smith
Bray
Crown and
Howard Streets
Enos
South College Avenue
Democrat
Marriage Licenses and Lodge Initiation
Marriage licenses issued for Samuel T. Johnson with Eliza B. Rule and Enos Townsend with Josephine Smith. J L. Sige initiated by the A O U W lodge on Thursday night.
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Samuel T. Johnson
Eliza B. Rule
Enos Townsend
Josephine Smith
J. L. Sige
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Strother murder details and suspect note in Greencastle
The Strother case advances with the revolver cartridge failure noted and a suspect, Walter Hardin of Spencer, under scrutiny. Postmortem shows a 2caliber bullet caused mortal wounds as Strother died at 10 45. Funeral at Forest Hill cemetery followed a large turnout. Arrest of Tobe Thompson at Bloomington links to the case with Strother relatives and local witnesses involved.
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Strother
Drmo- Crat
Walter Hardin
Spencer
Greencastle
A. E. Strother
Sam Scott
Mr. Scott
Hardin
William Rogers Arrested After Barbed Conflict On Fox Ridge
Monday night a sensational report spread about town that William Rogers was attacked by James Woods on Fox Ridge. Rogers, son of widow Lydia Rogers, sacked liquor and madness, receiving three knife wounds from Woods a teamster neighbor. Rogers, arraigned in circuit court, pleads not guilty to assault with intent to kill. trial set for Monday.
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William Rogers
James Woods
Fox Ridge
Rogers
Lydia Rogers
Indianapolis Insane Hospital
Lquor
Woods
Cole
Democrat
E H. Kleinbuch
William
Mr. Rogers
Marshal Starr
Glidewell
Homer Foster
Dr. Bence
Card of Thanks for Neighborhood Sympathy
We return heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the sympathy and assistance shown during our recent bereavement. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Mrs. James M. Strotner and family.
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James M. Strotner
Strother
Young Peoples Society union meeting reports from Fr Wayne State conven tion
The Young Peoples Society Christian Endeavor held a union meeting at the Christian church recounting delegates from Fr Wayne State conven tion. Emma Bicknell spoke for the Christian church, Maynard Daggy and George Steele for the Presbyterian, and Nora Hammerly for the Baptist church.
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Young Peoples’ Society
Christian Endeavor
Christian and Presbyterian Churches
Christian Church
Fr. Wayne State Convention
Emma Bicknell
Maynard Daggy
George Steele
Presbyterian Church
Nora Hammerly
Baptist Church
Hammerly
Banner Times
Josie Eads
The
Christian Church Society
Rey
Dillon
Elder Morris
Stella Grubb
Mr. Jeffries
County road congress debates best materials and laws
A road Congress in Indianapolis gathers delegates from every county to discuss road construction, drainage, and legal reforms. Despite misinformation from amateurs, practical engineers push for permanent improvements as bad roads tax farmers and hinder trade. The coming legislature is urged to amend road laws to secure lasting progress.
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Indianapolis
Wiseacre
A Good Engine House at Greencastle
Greencastle opens a highly creditable engine house showing steady growth for the city. Contractor Beckwith is praised for a modern fire station with speed and convenience features. The building includes a sleeping room with a sliding pole, chief’s room, city engineer’s workspace, a bath, five closets, and five horse stalls on the ground floor, all nearing completion.
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Greencastle
Beckwith
Jas. Merryweather
Troop
Holiday Goods Headquarters with Broad Toy Stock
The largest stock in the city offers Dolls Vases Tin Toys Wooden Toys China Cups and Saucers Work Boxes Fancy Glass Decorated Chinawares Scrap Books Albums Baskets Japanese Goods Perfumery Plush Cases Balls Horses Masses Instruments and other holiday goods of every kind.
Emma Conner vs James H Stark slander trial in Putnam court
The slander suit between Emma Conner and James H Stark was tried in Putnam circuit court on Tuesday through Thursday after venue exchange from Montgomery. The plaintiff, a thirty eight year old Ladoga teacher, is a maiden lady.
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Emma Conner
James H. Stark
Putnam
Montgomery
Ladoga
Slander Trial Over Farmer and Pupil Case Yields Damages
The plaintiff sues a farmer alleging repeated slander that she was unchastely intimate with 12 year old Bert Spencer. Witnesses from Montgomery county fill the court, with the jury awarding $1,000 after deliberations lasting into the afternoon. Defense and plaintiff lawyers are named.
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Bert Spencer
Montgomery County
Bertie
Boone County
McGregor
Col. Matson
W.T. Whittington
Thomas
Crawfordsville
M. E Clodfelter
A. €. Stoner
Ladoga
City considers fire alarm system after Crawfordsville visit
Webster Chandle of Gamewell fire alarm company toured Crawfordsville with city officials to inspect a fire storm telegraph. The system is used in Terre Haute Indianapolis Louisville and twenty five Indiana towns. Crawfordsville plant cost 5500. City needs alarms, additional boxes not all at once. Holiday rates on Movon.
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Webster Chandle
Gamewell Fire Vlarm Company
Crawfordsville
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Louisville
Indiana
Death of John R. F. Darnall at his father’s home
John R. F. Darnall aged 37 son of Allen Darnall died of septicuria at his father's residence Thursday evening at nine. A commercial traveler he had left business months ago due to ill health. He had been bedbound since September 20. He was devoted to his parents and friends. Funeral from the family residence at nine this morning Dr Town officiating. Interment at Bainbridge at 1 p.m. today.
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John R. F. Darnall
Allen Darnall
Dr. Town
Bainbridge
Reeves and Mullinix Bonded Over Vote Buying Claim
Stacy Reeves and Everett Mullinix of Cloverdale are bound on a $300 bond to answer Parish's complaint accusing them of offering $15 to influence his vote in the recent election. Parish says he complied with the contract. the defendants deny the charge.
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Stacy Reeves
Everett Mullinix
Cloverdale
Parish
Harrison
New Christian Church Plans Replacement Building
After the holidays the New Christian Church will begin fund collection for a new facility on the old site to replace the inadequate current building. Estimated cost runs around 10 000 dollars. Elder Morris, the pastor, received unanimous support to continue for another year. Langdon's Book Store offers a Holiday line of albums, plastics and leather items, toilet sets, pens, pictures, and fancy goods.
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The
Christian Church
Morris
Langdon's
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Mary E. Crose
Eisner
Elizabeth Allen
First National Bank
Lucy Jones
Claudius Jones
Jas. R. M. Hamrick
Guardian
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Mary A. Waynich
Chas
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Virginia F. Detrick
John Detrick
Citizens National Bank of Crawfordsville
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Benjamin Reynolds
Mrs. Barber
Muncie
Evans
Forest Hill Cemetery
Town
Ed H. Kleinbuch
J. E. Champer
John F. Maloney
John T. Maloney
John Grimes
John Cawley
C. QC
Noah Strother
Bloomington
William Strother
Rosa Strother
Stinesville
Charles Secrest
Charleston
Ilinois
Tobe Thompson
William Thompson
Thompson
Brazil
William’s
He Is
Dangerous
Dr. Colliver
Roachdale
A. B. Phillips
A. C. U. W. Lodge
People’s Emporium
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Renick & Coo
Greencastle, Ind
G. W. Bence
Stetson
Rex
Kelley & Son
New Christian Church
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