Taft's Route to National Convention Grows in Delegates
Report from Columbus dated April 20 shows Taft gaining momentum with 126 delegates selected through April 17, including 78 from favorite states and 48 from open territory. Minnesota and Massachusetts contribute strong Taft slates while states like Illinois and New York report mixed instructions. Total delegates 542 with 267 instructed for Taft and 68 uninstructed, amid contested seats in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Columbus
Ohio
Taft National
Pennsylvania
New York
Illinois
Knox
Hughes
Cannon
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Maryland
Favorite Sea Territory
Wawaii
Louisiana
Insular
Indiana
Fairbanks
Wisconsin
la Follette
Alabama
Florida
Kentucky
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Widow Pension Raised Under New Congressional Act
The pension for widows on the current list rises from eight to twelve dollars monthly. The Pension Commissioner orders immediate effect with the first payments on May 4. No new applications needed, saving time and expense. Widows will receive 36 dollars per quarter, up from 24. A beneficial law aiding many poor widows.
Healing Salve for Burns and Sore Nipples
Chamberlain's salve, praised for burns, sores, sore nipples and chapped hands, relieves pain quickly and usually heals without scarring. Price 25 cents. Sold at Batterton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Batterton’s
St Paul Man John Slifer Dies Suddenly at Home
John Slifer aged sixty eight drops dead at his St Paul home on Wednesday. Born near Moscow Rush county he lived in St Paul thirty seven years. He worked in stone quarries then ran a saloon. A Co E 37th Indiana veteran he married Phoebe Lemasters in 1866 who died two years ago. Survived by seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slifer
St. Paul
Moscow
Rush County
Co. E
37Th Indiana Regiment
Phoebe Lemasters
Mr. Slifer
Booths Othello and Iagos Stagecraft by Terry and Booth
Ellen Terry reflects on Booth and Henry Irving in Othello describing Booth’s gentle Desdemona and Irvings powerful Iago. She recalls tears and theatrics observed, praising Irving’s depth and Booth’s artistry during a six week, three performance weekly run.
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Booth
Ellen Terry
McClure
Desdemona
Cassie
Henry Irving
Iago
Henry
Mr. Walkley
Devil
Suffering and Dollars Saved by Arnica Salve
E. S. Lopez of Manilla New York praises SBucklen's Arnica Salve for healing severe cuts and saving pain and money. The product treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25c at F M Henry Co's druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Sbucklen
F. M. Henry & Co
Land Leech Menace in Ceylon Report
The Indianapolis News notes widespread land leeches in Cey lon cling to stockings and clothing. They hide in grass and bushes, grow from half an inch to three inches, and require lemon to detach without leaving heads behind. Local people periodically apply lemon and remove clustered leeches from the calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Indianapolis News
Theophile Gautier Secures Desdemona Part Incident
Theophile Gautier helped a young blond woman land a role at Theatre Bistovigas. While Othello neared rehearsal, she rushed to Gautier in tears, saying they offered her a contemptible part. He asked which part and she replied Desdemona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophile Gautier
Building Up Towns Lifts Farm Value and Community
A farmer increases the value of his land by helping develop the surrounding town and supporting local institutions, fostering growth and home life. The approach emphasizes communal improvement as a path to agricultural prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Institution
Osteopathic Physician Offers Hope for the Sick
Dr J B Kinsinger an osteopathic physician based in Greensburg Indiana advertises his practice at Hamilton Block with hours 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. He notes his Americana School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri credential and provides a free consultation and contact phone 433.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
Notice of Administration for Larilda R. Styers Estate
The undersigned executors Jesse H. Styers and William G. Styers appointed by the Decatur County Circuit Court clerk announce administration of Larilda R. Styers deceased. Estate described as solvent. April 8, 1908. Bennett & Davidson, 1713 Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Decatur County
State of
Indiana
Larilda R. Styers
Jesse H. Styers
William G. Styers
Bennett & Davidson
Taxpayers notice on May first tax deadline and penalties
The first Monday in May is the last day to pay the first half of city and county taxes without penalty. Under the new depository law, penalty must be added at once. Persons who have changed hands should report at once so the proper figures can be computed. County Treasurer O B Trimble issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abeu O. B. Trimble
Notice to Non-Resident in Greensburg Court
Notice filed by Goddard and Craig for Osie Stevens unknown residence. Complaint No 7680 in Doc tor Circuit Court Decatur Olr James E. Davis bit Court. Defendant to appear on the seventh day of the next term to be held June 2 1908 at Greensburg Court House or answer by demurrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Olr
James E. Daviscuit Court
Osie Stevens
Goddard
Greensburg
Ita Myron
Jenkins
Notice to Locate and Vacate Highway in Decatur County
Petition to locate and vacate a road in Sandcreek township will bebefore the Decatur county Board of Commissioners on May 1 2008. The proposed highway would run north from the section line between sections 16 and 17 in township 9 north range 9 east and would affect lands owned by Hodson Bell Pelto Roby Davis Williamson. The notice calls all interested parties to appear on that date or be heard in their absence. FRANK E BYAN Auditor Decatur county 1612
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Decatur County
Indiana
Sandcreek Township
Samuel A. Hodson
John T.bell
Catherine Bell
Gabriel T. Roby
Joseph E. Davis
Said
John T. Bell
Said Sandcreek
John T
Catherine Pelto
Letts Corner
Milhousen
Louis Willamson
Charless. Williamson
Frank E, Byan
Notice to Non-Residents in Decatur County Indiana
Notice to non residents of Indiana in the Decatur Circuit Court March term 1908. Jane Davidson estate seeks sale of real estate to pay debts. Defendants listed include Toerrs Draper Jennie Wright Richard T Wright John Davidson and Mary Davidson. Hearing set for June 2 1908 at Greensburg court house. Respond or demur or default. Clerk Myron Jenkins. Attorneys Goddard and Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
County of
Decatur
Frank D. Bird
Jane Davidson
Toerrs Draper
Jennie Wright
Richard T. Wright
John Davidson
Mary Davidson
Circuit Court
Decatur County
Greensburg
Myron
Jenkins
Goddard
Petition for Improvement of Highway in Decatur County
On April 14 1908 William Robling and others filed in the Auditor’s office a petition with the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County Indiana for the improvement of a public highway in Marion township by grading and draining and funding the same as described in the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robling
the Auditor
Decatur County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Marion Township
Petition for free pike road in Marion township Indiana
Decatur county board of commissioners hears a petition to upgrade an unimproved Michigan Road segment to a graded macadamized Pike road. The plan requests grading draining paving with bridges culverts and side ditches funded by bonds and taxes without a township election. Signers include William Rohlfing and many Marion township voters. Hearing set for May 4 1908 with engineer and viewers appointed to survey.
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Marion
Saltcreek
United States
Marion Township
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
William Rohlfing
Lincoln Wardiver
William Meyer
Obadiah Martin C. G. Rohlfing, Jr
Herman F. Draping
M. Lehman
Charles Bruner
Dan Buckley
William Draping
Pred
H. Hudler
George A. Draping
J.C. Whitton
Christ Meyer
R. F. Drapin
Fred Neimeyer
F. William Draping
Fred Wiechers
James Cline
John Bushorn
John W. Osman
George Adams
Thomas Wandever
J. W. Tichenor
John Lubkeman
John
Frank Layton
Decatur
Decatur County
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Madr
Matr
Madre
Moder
Sweden
Mutter
Mate
Mathair
J. B. Kinsinger
Osteopathic
The
Americana
State OF Indiana
Board OF Commissioners OF
Decatur Counnity
Pike Road
Michigan Road
Saltcreek Township
Said Marion
Ruth Robinson
Frank Beryan
Tan
Opera House
Edward Doyle
Orpheum
America
Nottingham
Geo. W. Magee
White & Canine Mfg. Co
Corps of Mechanics
George Bowman
Tohn C. Adney
Reaves Automobile Works
White & Canine Mig. Co
Old Lincoln Carriage Works
Greensburg, Ind
St.John & Guthrie
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