Woman found drunk and case against traction company
The Decatur circuit court heard the damage suit of Mrs. Sarah Sexton against the S and C traction company over her husband Jack Sexton who was killed repairing a trolley when he touched a live wire at St Paul. Her attorneys sought a continuance due to illness in her baby. A Connersville News report notes the widow has been intoxicated with a small child, was found with a whisky bottle, and held by police after resisting removal of the bottle claiming it was for the baby’s use.
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Sarah Sexton
S. & C. Traction Company
Decatur
Jack
Sexton
St. Paul
Davis and Duncan wed in small Sunday ceremony
Forry Davis and Grace Duncan, popular city couple and high school graduates of 1905, married Sunday at Rev. Johnston's home with only immediate family present. The bride is daughter of James and Mrs Duncan. the groom works for the Independent Telephone Co. They plan to reside with the bride's parents on Lincoln and Walnut streets after a short visit to Indianapolis. Congratulations are extended by The Standard.
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Forry Davis
Grace Duncan
Rev. Johnston
The
Christian Church
Our High School
James Duncan
Davis
Independent Telephone Co
Indianapolis
Lincoln and
Walnut Streets
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Clark
Thomas Wright
Wright
Clarksburg
Tom
Miss Fee
Dugan
Methodist Church
Greensburg
Louise Belser
Alta Rominger
Edgar E. Hite
Telephone policy bulletin imposes five minute limit for non subscribers
Decatur County Independent Telephone Co announces a new policy effective April 1. Non subscribers will be charged 10 cents for a five minute call and the subscriber must authorize all non subscriber connections. Calls are limited to five minutes and must be enforced by staff with time announcements until the line is released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Qualls
Decatur County Independent Telephone Co
W. F. Qualls
Closing Out Stock At Cost On Monuments In Greensburg
H. H. Dowden advertises closing out a large stock of monuments grave markers vases and tablets at cost. Modern in style and lettered in first class manner. If not in stock they will order the item at low prices. Call for prices. Greensburg.
Death of Mrs Bentle at Milroy
Mrs. Bentle wife of Dr. P C Bentle of this city died Thursday at her parents William Booth and wife near Milroy after several weeks illness. She was thirty one and survived by husband and parents. Funeral services were held at Milroy Saturday at 2 30 p m with community sympathy offered.
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Milroy
Easter Services at Baptist Church Plans Elaborate Program
The Baptist Choral Society began work on an Easter Sunday program for April 19. The chorus will be augmented by an orchestra including Will Erdmann, Leslie Bobbitt, Clyde Hazellrigg, and Guy Guthrie. Rev Frazer of Louisville will preach in the morning and give a brief talk at the musical service.
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the Baptist Choral Society
Messrs
Will Erdmann
Leslie Bobbitt
Clyde Hazelrigg
Guy Guthrie
Frazer
Louisville
Kentucky
Marie Bradley Sold at Indiana Horse Sale
The fast pacing mare Marie Bradley winner of a raffle in Seymour sold at the Indianapolis sale yesterday. Bidding in Rushville buyer John Dayler secured the horse for a little over five hundred dollars. The mare had a 2:12 record with many horsemen present. the raffle valued her at 2000 dollars, purchased for six dollars by Frank Dorsey of this city.
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Marie Bradley
Seymour
Frank Dorsey
Indianapolis
John Dayler
Rushville
Dorsey
Bedford Mail
Twenty-Fifth Annual Banquet of Clarksburg Alumnae
The Clarksburg High School Alumnae held its Twenty-Fifth Annual Banquet and reception on March 28 honoring the Class of 1908. About eighty attended despite stormy weather. the hall featured cream and crimson decorations.
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Clarksburg
Nell Fee
Frank
Harold Beal
Rolland Clark
Olive Clark
Thomas Wright
Auto repair guarantee from White-Canine Mfg Co
The White-Canine MFG Co promises full repair of any automobile defect or malfunction with a satisfaction guarantee. The claim emphasizes comprehensive service and dependable workmanship to restore proper vehicle operation.
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White-Canine Mfg. Co
Uncle Sam's fiscal year shows growing receipts
The year ending March 31 reports total receipts of 13,151.49 for 1907 and 13,245.53 for 1908, with a gain of 394.04 over last year. The latest quarter's receipts are the largest ever recorded in the office's history.
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Uncle Sam
To Organize Show Company by George H Dunn Jr
A repertoire company organized by George H Dunn Jr formerly with Gentry Bros circus will perform under canvas across the section. About twenty five actors and a fifteen piece band will travel. they arrive around April 20 for rehearsals and open in May. Dunn secures the Canadian Kitties Co. season car and plans a wide touring territory. His show experience promises a first class company with few equals on the road.
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George H. Dunn, Jr
Gentry Bros. Circus
Kitties Co
Dunn
James Fiscus 1844 1908 Decatur Ind. obituary
James Fiscus born January 22 1844 in Decatur county Indiana died April 1 1908 aged 64 years 2 months 12 days. He married Luna Jane Sammons August 11 1874 who died April 28 1880. They had two children. He later married Mary A Evans July 7 1886 who died August 19 1903. He joined the Baptist church early and remained faithful. He enlisted as a private in Company A 134th Regiment May 6 1864. He faced illness with patience and faith saying All is well with my soul. His work was done.
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James Fiscus
Decatur County
Ind
Luna Jane Sammons
Mary A. Evans
Baptist Church
134Th
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Iene
Grimson Ramblers
Ringler Rose Co
Minear Dry GoodsGo
Davis-Duncan
Hert Schaffner
3 Marx
Hart Schaffner and
Marx Clothes
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Gireensburg, Ind
H. H. Dowden
Bentle
the Baptist Church
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