Saw Mill Burned Near St. Maurice
A saw mill owned by Benjamin Moorman on the Clem Thie farm about one mile east of St. Maurice burned early Thursday. The cause is unknown, with an estimated loss of $500 and no insurance. Much stored lumber was lost, but lumber near the mill was saved by hard work. Paul Perry and wife left for Whitestown for a two week visit with Mrs. Perry's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Moorman
Clem Thie
St. Maurice
Paul Perry
Whitestowna
Mrs. Perry
Traces of Oil Reported Near John Bowling Farm
An oil inspector found traces of oil on the John Bowling farm two miles north of town in Rush county and on adjoining farms. The inspector seeks leases if oil is present while landowners delay until soil tests confirm prospects. Traces were found previously but further work paused until now.
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John Bowling
Town
Rush County
Bowling
St. Paul
Power plant struggles with low water levels
The I. and C. power house faces shutdown risk due to scarce water in the race. Cooling water runs short, hindering machinery cooling. A small dam below the plant raises water levels to sustain operation.
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Rushville Republican
Hunters Prosecuted for Hunting on Posted Farms
Martin Moore of near Newburg filed complaints against James Bird and James Alcorn of this city and Bethlehem Herron and Prof. Jeffries of Burney for hunting on posted farms. The case against Alcorn was noticed and Bird was fined plus costs totaling $13.35. The other defendants have adjusted their cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Moore
Newburg
James Bird
James Alcorn
Bethlehem Herron
Prof. Jeffries
Burney
Alcorn
Bird
Missing New York man sought by Greensburg police
The Greensburg Police Department reports a request from the Pinkert on National Detective Association to find F. D. S. Bethanne who vanished from New York in August. A reward of one thousand dollars is offered for information leading to his location.
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Police Department of
Greensburg
Pinkerton National Detective Association
F. D.S. Bethanne
City of
New York
Suit Against Daughter Over 120 Acre Farm
Sarah Harlow widow aged eighty sue her daughter Annie Rogers to forfeit title to 120 acres in Anderson township. deed dated March 21 1899 gave land with board clothing washing shelter and medical care, title to revert if needs unmet. mortgage of 2600 on property. Harlow says Rogers illiterate and failed to provide, left home August 20 1908, suit contains sensational charges. Rushville Democrat.
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Sarah Harlow
Annie Rogers
Anderson Township
County Commissioners Approve Licenses and Public Works
The county commissioners in regular session granted liquor licenses to Joseph Dannacher Thomas Gannon John Buda of the city and Bernard Goldschmidt of Millhausen. They submitted and approved the Floyd heirs deed to the county for the St Paul bridge approach costing 150 dollars. W A Fisher won the Sandcreek bridge contract at 251 dollars. John Castor named superintendent on the New Pennington road. Dr T B Gullefer coroner bond with John Osborn and John Hornung as sureties approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dannacher
Thomas Gannon
John Buda
Bernard Goldschmidt
Millhausen
Floyd
St. Paul Bridge
W. A. Fisher
Sandcreek
Fred Albrecht
John Castor
Pennington Road
T. B. Gullefer
John Osborn
John Hornung
English Cleric to Lecture on Pot of Gold
Rev R W Abberley of Rushville Christian church will speak next Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the city church on The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow. Proceeds fund the Sunday school pledge of 250 for the new auditorium. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents children.
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R. W. Abberley
Christian Church
Rushville
Abberley
Woman Hangs Herself Near Clarksburg
Mrs. Samuel Young, 45, living four miles north of Clarksburg, died by hanging from a cherry tree last Wednesday afternoon. Found by her husband around two o'clock. he could not explain the act though they spoke calmly beforehand. Survived by husband and three children. local residents express deep sympathy.
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Samuel Young
Clarksburg
Odd Fellows Plan New Building at Clarksburg
The Clarksburg Odd Fellows lodge prepares a two story brick building on the former J. N. Moore site adjoining H. C. Doles block. Ground floor business space 29 by 100 feet with a lodge room above. Estimated cost about 5000 dollars. Building committee W. J. Gemmill and Dr. C. M. Beall will open bids on the fifteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
Clarksburg
J. N. Moore
H. C. Doles
W. J. Gemmill
C. M. Beall
Short Wood wedding at Dr Wood's home near Sardinia
Frank P. Short of Tarkey and Miss Hattie B. Wood were married at four o'clock Sunday afternoon at the bride's brother Dr Wood's home near Sardinia. Rev. Duncan officiated. Both are well known and will reside in this city.
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Frank P. Short
Tarkey
Hattie B. Wood
Dr. Wood
Sardinia
Duncan
Governor calls Indiana legislature to special session
Governor Hanly issued a call for a special session on September 18 following consultations with party leaders and candidates. He ordered special elections for September 17 to fill seven legislative vacancies and outlined a program including a county option bill and repealing a Vincennes appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Indianapolis Star
Hanly
John Benz
Crawford
Dubois
Perry
John C. Faber
Clifton and
Carroll
John B. Faulkner
Laporte
Frank N. Wade
Posey County
Oliver Carmichael
Delaware County
Star
Vincennes
Purdue University
State Normal School
Givi’ Behoel
Siedcess
School For the
Southeastern Hospital
Andersonville
Lew Wallace
Vicksburg
Fred A. Sims
Col
Emmett F. Branch
Martinsville
Doles Family Holds Annual Reunion at Middle Branch
About sixty descendants of Isaac Doles, a county pioneer, gathered for their annual reunion at the Middle Branch church last Thursday. The Doles have long been respected residents, and the day was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Doles
Middle Branch
Doles
Good Citizen Dead Jacob Studer Dies After Rheumatic Heart Attack
Jacob Studer longtime Big Four railroad foreman and former street commissioner died at his West Main home Monday afternoon from rheumatism of the heart. He was sixty and had lived in the city over twenty years. Survived by a wife and daughter in law. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at the home with interment at South Park cemetery.
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Jacob Studer
Big Four Railroad
West Main Street
Studor
South Park Cemetery
R. P. Moore Dead in Colorado Springs
Word arrives of the death of R. P. Moore at Colorado Springs on Friday night at nine o'clock. He owned Garland Mills after acquiring them in 1897 and formed Garland Milling Company in 1898. He leaves a wife and daughter, who accompanied the body to Princeton for interment.
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R. P. Moore
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Moore
Garland Mills
Garland Milling Company
Princeton
Small Pox Report in Harris City Home
Two well developed small pox cases reported in the Philip Knarr home at Harris City. Victims are Chris Knarr and Miss Lena Hamer. Mr Knarr confined over two weeks. Miss Hamer ill about a week. Dr Welch of Letts confirmed small pox and measures to prevent spread were taken.
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Philip Knarr
Harris City
Chris Knarr
Lena Hamer
Mr. Knarr
Miss Hamer
Welch
Letts
Mr. Knorr
Not Enough Seats At School Enrollment Record
Public schools report the largest enrollment yet with 781 pupils in grades and 718 in the two ends. East end has 225 pupils, West end academy lists 556 in grades and 163 in high school. Assembly hall seating is insufficient. Superintendent Jerman expects grades to rise by at least fifty.
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Jerman
East End
West End
Miss Foley and Harlan Alsman Married at Rushville Home
Miss Margaret Foley and Harlan S. Alsman of Rushville wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s mother Mrs. Thomas Foley’s home near Milroy. Rev. Abberley of the Rushville Christian church officiated. The bride is a Rush County teacher. They left for Indianapolis and will establish a household in Milroy on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Foley
Harlan S. Alsman
Rushville
Thomas Foley
Milroy
Abberley
Christian Church
Rush County
Indianapolis
Narrow Escape In buggy collision on Main Street
Will Miner and Will Thomas escaped serious harm when an interurban car struck the rear of Miner's buggy at the Monfort street crossing. The horse was unharmed. Miner and Thomas received a good scare despite the crash and the sale of a horse to James Anderson.
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Will Miner
Will Thomas
Mr. Miner
James Anderson
Main Street
Monfort Street
Fire destroys new addition at Root Furniture Factory
A fire at the Root furniture factory in Shelbyville early Sunday morning destroyed the new addition. Firemen worked nine hours to control the blaze. Loss estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars. Origin under investigation. Hose laid totaled 2300 feet with 100 feet damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root Furniture
Shelbyville
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