Crawfordsville-Danville interurban report and talks
Promoters from Danville Perrysville Kingman Wallace and Alamo met in Crawfordsville to hear Chas W Palmer report on a geological and statistical survey of an interurban route. Palmer estimated 45 to 54 mile options cost 1.16 million with 123k receipts and 31k earnings after expenses, but projected a 65k deficit early on. an Indianapolis capitalist discounted the numbers and promised a revised plan within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
W. T. Gott
Palmer
R. Stevens
Danville
An. Allen
Perrysville
Cayuga
Indianapolis
Wabash River
Child nearly drowns crossing flood stream near Coal Creek
Merle Richardson seven-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Manly Richardson narrowly escaped drowning when she fell into a swollen stream on her way home from school. An older brother pulled her from the water after she sank two or three times. She endured shock and exposure but is recovering at a neighbor's home.
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Manly Richardson
Coal Creek
Schow
Merle
Death by self infliction of Otis Marsh at Rockville
Otis Marsh of Veedersburg died by his own action on Wednesday morning after being sent to Rockville Sanitarium for consumption. He reportedly despaired over prospects of recovery, attended church, then slit his throat with a razor in his room. Marsh was young and had been declared curable by doctors, but that did not affect his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Rippeth
J. E. Merri Aan
Attica
Danville, Sr
Rippeth
John Stupp
Mr. Shupp
Theodore Harbaugh
Harbaugh
Shupp
Hanana
Iil
Merriman
Illinois
Havana
III
Beamer
Otis Marsh
Veedersburg
Rockville
Marsh
Myers
Morter
Ollie J. Copeland
West Lebanon
Danville
David W Sanders Failing at Stubbins Hotel in Indianapolis
David W Sanders brother of County Clerk Leroy Sanders grows weaker in his room at the Stubbins hotel Indianapolis with his death anticipated within days due to diabetes. hospital or care facility condition noted as deteriorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Sanders
Leroy Sanders
Stubbins Hotel
Indianapolis
Mr. Sanders
Berry Box Standards Enacted By Indiana Legislature
The law requires berry boxes to hold a full dry quart or pint in the future. Measures must be dry standard quarts and pints, no wine or snide measures may pass muster any longer in Indiana.
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Indiana
Local visits noted from Pine Village and Bloomington
Mrs John Childers arrived from Pine Village to spend a few days with relatives here and at Yeddo Dr Wert attended the auto show and visited relatives in Indianapolis the first of the week Herald Orahood who is attending school at Bloomington came Saturday to visit home talks
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John Childers
Pine Village
Yeddo
C.C. Wert
Indianapolis
Herald Orahood
Bloomington
Infant Born After Caesarean In Indianapolis Hospital
Little Miss Iva Joiner of Veedersburg was taken to St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis this week for a Caesarean, delivering a five eight pound boy. The mother was briefly critical but is now improving. She sues Herbert Youkee of Veedersburg in ongoing tardy proceedings, with Youkee awaiting trial in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Joiner
Veedersburg
Indianapolis
St Vincent Hospital
Herbert Youkee
Covington
May Contest Sampson Reed Will Likely Spark Lawsuit
A petitioning suit challenges the late Sampson Reed's will, with heirs disputing the distribution of a vast estate. Investigations proceed as relatives seek to alter the testament, aiming to undo the previous bequests and expose alleged missteps.
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Sampson Reed
Notice to Ladies of Fountain County
Mrs. J. C. Sanders of Kingman Indiana offers Mrs Summers Home Remedies with a free ten days trial for displacements leucorrhoea painful or irregular periods head ache backache nervousness crying and other ailments of women. Treatment can continue at 12 cents a week at home. Woman's Own Medical Adviser furnished free references furnished.
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J. C. Sanders
Kingman
Ind
Inlow and Renick Big Opening Continues
Inlow and Renick hold a large opening today through tomorrow afternoon. The firm’s staff were busy yesterday as farmers flocked to buy spring machinery and other needs.
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Inlow & Renick
Carter and Catterson wed in Danville marriage
Roscoe Carter and Miss Minnie Catterson were married in Danville Illinois last Saturday. Both families are well known in the area. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Carter and the bride is the daughter of Mrs Albert Osborn. Best wishes from many friends accompany them as they begin married life.
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Roscoe Carter
Minnie Catterson
Danville
Joe Carter
Albert Osborn
L H Dix Opens New Horse Biz in Redman Barn
L H Dix prepares for business after adding horses buggies and harness in the Dr Redman barn. He invites patronage and promises equal treatment to all customers as he starts the new venture.
Spring Millinery Styles Shown by Mrs Gillum in Sylvania
Mrs Laura L Gillum of Sylvania Indiana announces new spring stock ready for viewing. She invites old customers and new ones to call and see the new shapes and styles at reasonable prices. Her notice dated April 12.
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Laura L. Gillum
Sylvania
Ind
Businessmen in Covington and Brazil on Monday
C E Howrey transacted business in Covington on Monday while David Ratcliff also visited Covington on business that day. M E Howrey conducted business in Brazil on Monday, indicating multiple regional engagements on the same date.
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E Howrey
Covington
David Ratcliff
M. E. Howrey
Brazil
Two Famous Horses Buster and Jay Direct on Cates Area
Chas Mitchell arrived from Cates with orders for two noted horses Buster a 1750 pound Draft sired by Thomas and Jay Direct a fast pacer that has run a mile in 2 27 with last half in 1 11. They will be at Mitchells barn 34 miles northwest of Cates. other notes include real estate transfers in Fountain County and a list of local transactions.
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Chas. Mitchell
Cates
Bills
Buster
Jay Direct
Thomas
Mr. Mitchell
Mr Mitchell
Local social notes from Monday visits and visits this week
Yeddo residents Mrs. Melinda Marshall and Mrs. Ollie Redenbaugh with G. F. Lines and daughter Mary visited Mr. and Mrs. James Philpott on Monday. Mrs. S. H. Elwell visited her daughter Mrs. Wm. Banty in Crawfordsville. Rev. R. V. Johnson of Green Castle, Indiana, visited W. H. Myers and family. Miss Clara Lines returned from a Danville Illinois trip. Oscar Isley of Danville visited friends in the area. Paul Redenbaugh did business in Veedersburg. Wesley Black of Kingman came through on Wednesday. W. H. Myers went to Attica on Friday.
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Melinda Marshall
Ollie Redenbaugh
G. F. Lines
Mary
James Philpott
S. H. Elwell
Wm. Banty
Crawfordsville
Paul Redenbaugh
Veedersburg
Wesley Black
Kingman
Kingman Notes Include Birth, Delegates and Social News
Ned Inlow wears his hat in Kingman after learning his granddaughter was born to Gretchen Youngblood of Veedersburg. Perry Myers wins delegate spot at Republican convention. Christian Ladies Aid Society to meet at Mrs S M Myer’s home next Wednesday. John Keller and daughter Stella and Miss Inez Towell shopped in Covington yesterday. Kingman ladies traveled to Yeddo to help piece a quilt for Mrs Ben Dix.
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Ned Inlow
Kingman
Gretchen Youngblood
Veedersburg
The
Christian Ladies Aid Society
John Keller
Stella
Inez Towell
Covington
Yeddo
Ben Dix
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T. M. Jackson
Geo. Cox
Philip Weaver
Kansas
Mr. Weaver
Millcreek Township
John Gillum
Jim Woody
Terre Haute
Jim
Ira Bonebrake
W. T. Briggs
Scott E
Ratcliff
Vivian
C. 4
Frank R. Jones
L. Steinbaugh
Mr. Jones
Here
John R. DeHaven
Troyto
Thos. H Bodine
Boyd Fenton
Ilinois
St. Louis
N. Webb Metsker
Williamsport
Eden Gose
John T. Henderson
Georgetown
Ill
Madaline Sanders
Effie Woody
Genevieve Booe
Jewel Wilkinson
John R. Teegarden
S. D. Alexander
Mulberry, Ind
J. A. Boswell
E. F. Shoaf
Forger
Fountain County
L.H. Dix
Fountain Co
IHE Star
C. S Douglas
Isaac Redmon
Maud Redmon
Wm. Allen
W. Kelsey
R.G. Bruninza
Carlo
Boulingrin
McMahon Queen
Jean le Blanc
Rodez
R.G. Bruningza
Frog Pond
C. M. Spencer
Jas. A. Copeland
E. EB. Ewbank
G. W. Spencer
Geraldine
O. W. Spencer
J. W. Black
Ray Keys
S. M Myer
Ford
Wm. Ratcliff
Study Rector
Texas
U. B
Opera House
O E. Kelley
Wallace
M. T Woody
Mary Crowley
J. L. Flesher
Democratic Central Committee
Fred Madden
Joseph Russell
David Tinder
Wm. Coats
Emma C. Peterson
E. Doster
O. P. Attica
Matilda A. Tinsley
Byron Hesler
P. Hillsboro
J. F. Frazier
Lewis Weisel
Lydia J. Fugate
Laschs
Josiah Frazier & Wf
Olive E. Hesler
A. Cain
Della Ferguson & Husb
Abbie McMahon
F. Frazier
John W. Frazier
Hillsboro
Tra L. Ik & Wt
Lizzie Watts
F.S. Cuthbert & Wf
Cc. Il
Steinbaugh & Wt
Joe L. Steinbaugh
R. V. Johnson
Greencastle
W.H. Myers
Clara Lines
Oscar Isley
Danville, NL
Perry Myers
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