Epidemic, bribery, murder in a Kansas town column
Independence Kansas January 21 1911 the writer notes a LaGrippe outbreak with many afflicted including himself and a leading physician estimates one in five. He recalls Indiana outbreaks and comments on political bribery corruption including negro voters and a minister seeking money for votes. A murder at Caney involved the Wichita Gas Company president in a heated lawsuit with Truskett. The entry closes with a note of the mail carrier's approach and signature I Lindley.
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Independence
Kas
Indiana
Caney
Wichita Gas Company
Truskett
Lindley
Wood “the magician” to perform at opera house Monday
C L Woody seeks money. Omar Drake from Attica visited Tuesday. Myer & Dillon advertise fresh oysters. Mrs Wid Thompson vacationed in Yeddo Wednesday. Moving picture shows scheduled Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights. N Webb Metsker visited Green Castle Sunday. C L Steinbaugh and J W Black did business in Covington Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Frank B Moore of Watseka visited relatives Monday. Diphtheria cases at W A Hadley home are improving. quarantine may lift tomorrow.
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W. A. Hadley
Obituary for Sarah L. Clouse of Wallace Indiana 1849 1911
The angel of death took Sarah L. Clouse born April 13 1849 near Wallace Indiana departed January 23 1911 at age 61 years 9 months and 10 days She married Elliot M Ward in 1883 and had two children Elizabeth and Thomas She leaves sisters Catherine Seaman Crawfordsville and Eliza Demoreth Iola Kansas plus many relatives and friends Three siblings preceded her She lived near her birthplace all her life valued by family and community and now rests in a heavenly home with no more pain The family laments and prays for strength as they seek guidance in Scripture for solace.
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Sarah L. Clouse
George
Elizabeth Clouse
Wallace
Ind
Elliot M. Ward
Elizabeth
Thomas
Catherine Seaman
Crawfordsville
Eliza Demoreth
Iola
Kans
Card of Thanks for Ellott Ward Family
Words cannot express our sincere thankfulness to the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother May the Masters blessings rest upon each of you Elliott Ward and children.
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Elliott Ward
Centennial social notes from Veedersburg and area
Mr and Mrs John Patterson visited relatives at Veedersburg Thursday. Mr and Mrs Sam Bonebrake Howard Jones and family visited G F Lines and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Redenbaugh transacted business in Danville Saturday. John Reichard of Veedersburg was in the county Wednesday. Mrs N B Clark of Kingman visited Jeff Glascock and family Saturday. Elmer Marshall visited relatives at Hoopeston Ill last week and attended the funeral of Mrs B B Phelps at Woodland. Mr and Mrs Wm Pearson visited Mr and Mrs Fred Hutts Sunday. Mr and Mrs A J Patterson attended the funeral of Mrs Blanch Simmons at Bonebrake Corner Sunday.
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John Patterson
Reutives
Veedersburg
Sam Bonebrake
Howard Jones
G. F. Lines
Family
Paul Redenbaugh
Danville
Elmer Marshall
Hoopeston
I 1
B. B. Phelps
Woodland
Mrs
Wm. Pearson
Fred Hutts
A. J. Patterson
Blanch Simpins
Bonebrake Corner
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
A home remedy offer promises relief from bleeding itching and protruding piles via a new absorption treatment. Readers are urged to mail their address for at home instructions and a free trial with local references. Mrs. J. C. Sanders, Box 146, Kingman, Indiana, is named as the agent.
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J. C. Sanders
Kingman
Ind
Myer and Dillon Pay Top Price for Hides
Myer and Dillon offer the highest bids for hides, signaling strong demand. Local buyers report competitive prices and steady trade as ranchers bring in cattle hides for processing. The market uptick reflects broader commodity strength and steady shipping demand.
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Myer & Dillon
Funeral for Henry Lindley Draws Large Crowd in Harveysburg
A large crowd attended the funeral of Henry Lindley in Harveysburg on Tuesday. The Union revival meetings progress, while local residents swap visits and share illness updates. Grace Ratcliff from Kingman attended the funeral and visited grandparents.
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Uncle Henry Lindley
Grace Ratcliff
Kingman
Henry Lindley
Notice to Settle For Meat Debts
Notice to all parties acknowledging debt for meat urges immediate settlement with the claimant. No names, dates, or places are provided. The brief call to action seeks prompt payment of owed amounts.
February Term Court Opens In Fountain Circuit
The February term of the Fountain circuit court convenes next Monday with a light docket but several important cases to be disposed of. Grand jurors include Ed Maniove Rufus Dotson George Allen Benjamin LaBaw Richard Flora John Crawford. Petit jurors include Charles Carwile J W Black DT Hedges John Cord Virgil Frazier W H Walters Len Kerr Roy Clore Sam Wells Bloomer Myers Harrison Grubbs Jacob Howard.
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Fountain Circuit
Ed Maniove
Shawnee
Rufus Dotson
Millcreek
George Allen
Fulton
Benjamin B. LaBaw
van Buren
Richard D. Flora
John M. Crawford
Logan
Charles Carwile
Troy
J. W. Black
T. Hedges
John E. Cord
Wabash
Virgil Frazier
Cain
W. H. Walters
Len Kerr
Richland
Roy Clore
Sam Wells
Bloomer Myers
Jackson
Harrison Grubbs
Jacob P. Howard
See Myer and Dillon Advertise Fine Meats
See Myer and Dillon promote fine meats and wares for winter. Woody offers a winter lap robe, horse blanket and harness. Mr Wood announces great magical mysteries to be introduced at the opera house Monday night.
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Myer & Dillon
Woody
Mr. Wood
Opera House
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Claude B. Philpott
Covington
O. S. Douglas
Fountain County
James A. Copeland
Alexander
RES
J. T. Redman
C. M. Spencer
Dr. A. L. Ratcliff
Kingman Bank
DR. F. $. Cuthbert
Sergeon
I. R.R. Calla
Kingman Hotel
Adam Bonebrake
Moore’s
Col. W
Mendenhall
R. F. D NO
Col
Claude Madden
Ilinois
Jackson St
T. M. Jackson
C. L. Woody
Omar Drake
Attica
Wood
N. Webb Metsker
Greencastle
C. L. Steinbaugh
J. W Black
Frank B Moore
Watseka
Centennial
John Reichard
W. L. Douglas
Wrans
H. P. McCrary
State of
Fountian County
William Boyer
Albert Boyer
Warren County
Warren
Fountain
Leroy Sanders
Harveysburg
Will Sweeney
Mecca
A. H. Bardin
Geo. Shell
Mary Evans
Bert Grimes
Agusta
Mary Cox
Numan
Tomlinson
Liota Thomas
Sam Shell
Watt Morgan
Rev. Tomlinson
Rev
Newman
A. H. Rardin
Mrs. Rardin
Clara Marshall
Mississippi
Dosh Lindley
Ruby
Edison Standard Phonograph
Cable-Nelson
L. C. KING @ CO
Kingman, Ind
C. B. Morrison
Orrus
C. M. Hudson
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