Brothers in Fatal Field Fight Result in Stab Wound
A. T. Claypool and James Claypool, brothers from near Stone Bluff, fought over a stock breaker last Saturday afternoon. A. T. was stabbed in the back during the struggle and lay in critical condition, with rocks and clubs reported as weapons. Dr. Hixon sent for at Stone Bluff. condition improved by Sunday with recovery hoped.
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A. T
James Claypool
Stone Bluff
A. T. Claypool
James
Dr. Hixon
Death of longtime Millcreek settler Thomas Ratcliff III
Uncle Tom Ratcliff III notes the passing of Thomas Ratcliff, the county’s oldest voter, who arrived in Millcreek township from Ohio at age eight. He lived his life near the original family homestead and contributed to the township’s development and community growth.
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Thomas Ratcliff
Mr. Ratcliff
Millcreek Township
Ohio
Sunday School Classes Receive International League Certificates
Three adult classes of the Christian Sunday School have met requirements and received certificates of recognition, making them members of the International Sunday School League.
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The
Christian Sunday School
International Sunday School League
Indiana Bill Shields Trustees by Legalizing Irregular Expenditures
A pending law would halt prosecutions in the circuit court against township trustees including Frank Baird and George Schultz and nullify state board of accounts work. The act lets trustees receive credit for as spent on value received if advised by the township advisory board, provided no fraud and proper use are shown. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Frank Baird
George Schultz
Samuel J. Purnell
State Board of Accounts
George W. Calvert
Oxford
Benton
Warren
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Ay Township
Gordon and Family Leave for Tennessee
J. G. Gordon traveled to Covington on business yesterday. Sport Wine and the family departed for Tennessee where they will establish their future home.
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J. G. Gordon
Covington
Tennessee
Big Day Promises Kingman Mass Event and Giveaways
Tomorrow Kingman hosts a reflex of activity with crowds expected from surrounding areas. Inlow & Shanks will give away over 100 worth of hardware including a 45 Peninsula range as top prize, requiring attendance to participate. Harvey Priety Millinery showcases spring and summer displays and a Cable Nelson piano, while Mrs Ira Bonebrake opens her spring millinery line with new fashions.
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Kingman
Inlow & Shanks
Harvey & Priety
Ira Bonebrake
Liberty Township Sunday School Convention Opens at Tangier
The Liberty Township Sunday School Convention gathered at the Friends Church in Tangier Indiana on Sunday April 9 1911. The program featured invocation reading by ministers congregational songs recitations by Minnie B Ellis and various Tangier and nearby school participants. Leaders and speakers included Samuel Vanscoyce Grant Goddard Mrs Clifford Hadley Dessie Marshall Lewis N Samuels and E F Jackson with election of officers and closing song.
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Liberty Township
Friends Church
Tangier
Ind
Samuel Vanscoycc
Grant Goddard
Clifford Hadley
Lewis N. Samuels
Howard
E. F. Jackson
Dessie Marshall
Ned Grimes Dies After Lingering Illness Near Howard
Ned Wasson Grimes died at his home near Howard Friday morning at 5 o clock after months of illness. He was about thirty and leaves a wife two children his parents Mr and Mrs Mike Grimes three sisters two brothers and many relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 30 with the K P and Woodmen in charge.
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Ned Wasson Grimes
Howard
Mike Grimes
K. of P’s
Woodmen
Do It Now And You Will Never Regret Buying a Cable-Nelson Piano
An advertisement from L. C. King & Co announcing Cable-Nelson pianos in oak, walnut, and mahogany finishes. Pledges ten year guarantee and invites in person examination at Kingman dealership managed by O. B. Morrison.
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Cable-Nelson
Day School Student Returns Home From Term
Miss Dora Haxton finished a successful term at the Day school and will travel to Terre Haute to begin further studies Saturday. Mrs. Clarence Sowers visits relatives near Attica. See Myer and Dillon for fine meals.
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Myer & Dillon
Clarence Sowers
Attica
Dora Haxton
Newtown
Terre Haute
Saloon License Appeals Filed in Veedersburg
Four applicants Charles Crowley Cassius Engie George McManigal and Thos Anshery filed suits in the circuit court appealing the Commissioners Court ruling denying their saloon licenses. They challenge the legality of Veedersburgs local option election and vow to pursue the matter through all courts.
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Veedersburg
Circuit Court
Commissioners Court
Charles Crowley
Cassius Engie
George McManigal
Thos. Anshery
Opening of Inlow and Shank With Postprize Show
On April 1 the opening closes with a regular show after the final prize is awarded at the opera house. Cook and Ratcliff promise good seats and a good time for attendees.
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Inlow & Shank
Opera House
Cook & Ratcliff
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Bonebrake
Herp
Big Ben
Stairs
Uncle Tom Ratcliff III
Pittsburg
J. M. ‘Cory, Kingman
Minnie B. Ellis
Rushcreek
Dessie Marshall Fairview
Waterman
Ned Grimes
Cheapas Mail Order Houses
Alexander’s Grocery
Kingman, Ind
Kingman Hardware Co
L. C. King & Co
O. B. Morrison
Hartford
America
Scott E. Ratcliff
Agt
G. W. Spencer
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