Republicans Sweep County Primary For Court and District Seats
The county held a smooth Republican primary with strong turnout across 27 precincts. Lindsey C. Jackson won the sheriff race. Jethro C. Meek defeated Web Woodfill for representative. Frank Alexander led in Second District commissioner race. W Gibb Updike won Third District. Dr T B Gullefer topped Dr C B Grover for coroner. The ticket appears strong and united for November victory.
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Lindsey C. Jackson
Marion Township
Newpoint
Westport
Harris City
St. Paul
Jethro C. Meek
Web Woodfill
Meek
Glinton
Frank Alexander
Clay Township
Elmer Sefton
Clinton Township
Alexander
W. Gibb Updike
Sandcreek Township
T. B. Gullefer
C. B. Grover
United
Big Local Firm Wins Lebanon High School Contract
W H Isgrigg Sons won a 38500 contract for a new Lebanon high school building, following a recent 30000 milestone project at Milroy. The firm also held the contract for the Christian Church Sunday School Auditorium, to be opened next Sunday, underscoring local industry strength.
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W. H. Isgrigg & Son
Lebanon
Milroy
Christian Church
Diphtheria Shuts Clarksburg School After Epidemic
The Clarksburg school closed last Monday due to diphtheria in the community and may reopen next Monday if no new cases arise. Eleven year old Charley Linville died from diphtheria and Bennie Linville, his younger brother, lies gravely ill. Dr. Riley treats the remaining case and warns of a severe epidemic.
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Clarksburg
Charley Linville
Clarence Linville
Bennie
Riley
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for Coughs Says Batterton
Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by J. H. Batterton.
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Foley
J. H. Batterton
Liberty Baptist Church Social at Robbins Home
Liberty Baptist members hosted a brilliant social at Charles Robbins and wife near Hardee on Saturday night. Despite disagreeable weather eighty seven guests attended with pink and green decorations and fern ornaments. Music by Miss Mabel Jackson James Wildman and Harry Robbins and songs by Miss Mae Lanham and Anna Styers highlighted the evening. Refreshments were served and guests left late.
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Liberty Baptist Church
Charles Robbins
Hardee
Mabel Jackson
James Wildman
Harry Robbins
Mae Lanham
Anna Styers
Caleb Powers Seeks Republican Nomination for Eleventh District
Louisville March 2 Caleb Powers announces his candidacy for a Congressional nomination urging a Republican convention in September. He writes he expects to be free by the next Congress after possible pardon acquittal or bond. Powers has been tried three times as an accomplice in Gov William Goebel’s murder. last trial ended with a hung jury.
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Louisville
Caleb Powers
Republican Party
Powers
William Goebel
Nursery Stock Inspected at Greensburg Indiana
Certificate issued February 28, 1908 certifies L. B. Cochran nursery stock and premises in Greensburg Indiana inspected by the State Entomologist under the March 9 1877 law and found apparently free from San Jose scale and other harmful insects or fungi. Nursery inspected February 27 1908. Benjamin W. Douglas State Entomologist Indianapolis.
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L. B. Cochran
Greensburg
Ind
San Jose
Benjamin W. Douglas
County Commissioners Meeting Front Ledger
The county commissioners met in regular session on Monday approving the usual bills and granting liquor licenses to Ralph Gidley Scott Humphrey and Taylor Stevens in this city and to Mac Bush of St Paul An additional meeting was held on Wednesday with several matters discussed and passed and an order was issued for a review of the Liberty road.
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Ralph Gidley
Scott Humphrey
Taylor Stevens
Mac Bush
St. Paul
Liberty Road
Let Us Do Your Job Work Try Us
A compact promo line urging readers to outsource tasks. It touts efficiency and reliability without specific services or outcomes. The wording imitates a sales pitch aimed at workers or businesses seeking support. The tone is promotional and direct.
Death of Mrs. G W Byers After Long Illness
Mrs. George W. Byers died at her North Broadway home at 7 15 P M Tuesday aged 49 after a protracted illness. She was formerly Adelia Doles daughter of Henry Doles and married June 19 1898. Survived by husband father five sisters Nora Freeman Cincinnati Josephine McQuiston Williford Arkansas Laura Naegel Emma Kammerling Ella Russell and two brothers Orlando Sherman. Funeral at home yesterday at two Rev James Mailley officiated burial South Park cemetery. Community extends sympathy.
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George W. Byers
North Broadway
Adelia Doles
Henry Doles
Byers
Nora Freeman
Cincinnati
Josephine McQuiston
Williford
Arkansas
Laura Naegel
Emma Kammerling
Ella Russell
Orlando
Sherman
James Mailley
South Park Cemetery
A Close Call For Clifford Ralston Near Letts
Clifford Ralston of Letts narrowly escaped drowning when his buggy overturned in Moose Creek after the rain swollen water. He grabbed a bush to steady himself, was pulled from the water by a neighbor who saved his horse and buggy, and suffered a dislocated shoulder.
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Clifford Ralston
Letts
Westport
Moose Creek
Young Ralston
Adams Township Republican Primary Results
Arthur Toothman of Adams won the township primary and is the current assessor. William Smith of Downeyville was nominated for assessor by a large majority.
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Adams Township
Arthur Toothman
Adams
William Smith
Downeyville
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claim
No case on record of a cough or cold leading to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar. It will stop your cough and break up your cold quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's in a yellow package. Contains no opiates and is safe and sure. J. H. Batter ton. ml
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Foley
J. H. Batterton
Some Wealthy Men in Shelby County
Shelby county hosts a large number of wealthy men many of whom remain industrious. Taxable property totaling 1 200 000 is owned by sixty men in 1907 with assessments around 20 000 per man. The assessed value roughly reflects half to three fifths of real value.
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Shelby County
Defeated Candidate Styers Pledges Unity for Ticket
Jesse H. Styers called the STAND newspaper to state that though defeated in the Republican primary he remains a loyal Republican. He offered to take off his coat and work to help elect the party slate, a sentiment the paper says reflects all defeated candidates.
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Jesse H. Styers
Standard Office
Styers
Wanderer David Spotts Missing From Odd Fellows Home
David Spotts seventy seven? No, fifty seven year old guest at the Odd Fellows Home wandered from the facility last Friday. Feeble minded and possibly in danger, he has gray hair and a moustache, about 160 pounds, last seen crossing the Home grounds toward the city. Report any information to Mrs. Lewis, superintendent.
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David Spotts
Odd Fellows Home
Spotts
Praise and Thank Offering Service at Presbyterian Church
The W. F. M. S. will hold their annual praise and Thank Offering service next Sunday at 2 30 in the church with special music and an address by Rev. Dr. Walter Reynolds of Omaha Nebraska on Bridging the Chasm A letter from missionary Miss Garvin in Japan will be read All invited to attend this special service.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Walter Reynolds
Omaha
Nebraska
Demaree Denies Link To Florea Confession Details
Edward Demaree, described as Florea’s partner in the confessed crimes, speaks to our reporter denying the charges and his knowledge beyond what has appeared in the papers. He discusses his relation to Florea and Florea’s marital troubles involving Demaree’s sister.
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Edward Demaree
Florea
Demaree
The Girl Question opens at K of P Opera in Chicago
The K P opera house will present The Girl Question on Wednesday March 25. The musical comedy features an all star cast from Askin Singer Co with music by Joseph E Howard and direction by Ned Wayburn. The show follows The Time the Place and the Girl and has drawn record Chicago receipts.
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K. of P. Opera House
Adams, Hough and Howard
Chicago
LaSalle Theatre
Askin-Singer Co
Joseph E. Howard
Ned Wayburn
Republicans Hold Township Primary in Hancreek Tonight
A political action takes place in Hancreek township Bartholomew County tomorrow as Republicans organize their township primary. The event centers on party candidates and local governance prospects.
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Hancreek
Bartholomew County
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