Young couple blocked from marriage over age and parents’ opposition
Russell Strong a 22 year old of Mellott Indiana sought a marriage license for Edith Benjamin 18 ½ of Newtown Indiana. Authorities warned Danville officials and the pair were later seized in Urbana Illinois while attempting to obtain a license. Edith Benjamin’s father R L Benjamin pursued the case to Champaign County urging action while considering prosecution. Edith is described as venturesome with auburn hair in a blue suit and rain coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Press-Democrat
Newtown
Russel Strong
Mellott
Ind
Dale
Edith G. Benjamin
Danville
Davis
Urbana
Benjamin
Fountain County Court Adjourning for Vacation
The Fountain county circuit court will adjourn next Saturday for a week long vacation. The November term starts November 18 with a heavy docket. Trials include Gilbert Crumley charged with murdering his wife, the Veedersburg blackmailing case, and Margaret Faye Foxworthy charged with bigamy. Numerous criminal civil and divorce cases are slated for disposition.
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Fountain County
Gilbert Crumley
Veedersburg
Margaret Faye Foxworthy
Crumley
Anna Crumley
Public Sale Announced by D. W. Dove This Saturday
D. W. Dove will conduct a public sale on Saturday November 16. He plans to move south for the winter and seek a good farm. A daughter was born to John C. Miller and wife on November 7. Mrs. Miller is the daughter of William Hutts west of Yeddo. Hides can be sold to Robinson and Reath.
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D. W. Dove
John C. Miller
Obituary of Margaret Linthicam Jackson
Margaret Linthicam Jackson born May 29 1836 in Randolph County North Carolina died October 21 1912 at her home near Harrodsburg Indiana aged 76 years 4 months 22 days She was married to Alexander Jackson in 1854 and had nine children eight sons and one daughter all living except a son who died in infancy The family moved to Indiana in 1860 Funeral services were held at Linthicum Methodist Church conducted by Rev Barr six sons served as pallbearers Interment in nearby cemetery
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Margaret Linthicam Jackson
Randolph County
N.C
Harrodsburg
Ind
Solomon
Peggy Ines Linthicam
Alexander Jackson
E’owood F
Tangier
Nuttam S
Veedersburg
Abram Harvey
Kingman
Lindsey
Mitchell, Ind
Jack
Sylvania
Orth
Jesse
Indiana
Methodist Church
Linthicum M. E
Barr
Death in Diphtheria Strikes Kellar Family
Helen Kellar died Saturday evening from diphtheria, following a brief illness. The Kellar family neighbors the Benefele family whose six year old died of diphtheria a week earlier. The Boggs school may close for a week as precautions are taken to prevent an epidemic. Funeral and burial are set for Monday morning at the Lutheran cemetery east of Wallace.
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Helen
Ben Kellar
Wallace
Bull Moose advocate speaks to Crawfordsville crowd
Harry D. Mitchael of Crawfordsville addressed a Monday night gathering in support of the Bull Moose cause with clear points and a strong delivery. The event was introduced by A. H. Lindley and drew a good sized audience. A letter from W. E. Gray of Elizabeth Mississippi praise The Star and asks for continued subscription. Coal prices are listed by S. B. Coal Co. and local cattle and lamb shipments to Indianapolis and Chicago are noted. The Variety advertises new silverware and steak meals at Robinson Reath's and promotes Art Gum eraser products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Mitchael
Crawfordsville
A. H. Lindley
W. E. Gray
Elizabeth, Miss
Great Democratic Landslide Across County and State
Election results show overwhelming Democratic wins at county and state levels and nationally. Wilson carries president with historic margin. Roosevelt falls short of Taft in a close race. Marshall elected vice president. Local offices also go Democratic with large margins in Fountain County. Villages report party strength from courthouse to judges and prosecutors.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Wm. H. Taft
Roosevelt
Taft
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Fountain County
Covington
Wilson
Balstom
Morrison
Congress
Adams
Senate
Schoonover
C. Philpott
Stabl
Mort Crane Caught Prowling Saloon for Whiskey
Covington officer Frank Timmons surprised Mort Crane in the McMahon saloon rear with a full case of O W O whiskey and a pocket bottle. A rear-door key, missing from the proprietor, unlocked Crane’s access. Crane admits drinking and claim of intoxication. arraignment pending on charges. Also noted are local notices and ads including sales items and social notices.
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Mort Crane
Frank Timmons
Covington
McMahon
O. W.O
Crane
James L. McMauhon
Geing
Masquerade Night Delights Kingman High School
Kingman High School held its annual masquerade last Friday with a large crowd and orderly conduct. Miss Helma Black aged six won first prize in the costume contest revealed as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Black. Abe Martin acted by Myron Pithead finished second. Agnes Sturm won the popular vote for a china dish. Receipts approached $40 to fund the school library, supported by performances from the school orchestra directed by Miss Audrey McCord.
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Kingman High School
H. E. Redding
Miget
Tu Her
Abs Martin
Helma Black
W. Black
Abe Martin
Myron Pithead
Agnes Sturm
Schoo Library
Audrey McCord
M. E. Church Sunday Services and Evening Sermons
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday activities with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. preaching and 6:00 p.m. Epworth League followed by 7:00 p.m. preaching. Morning topic is The Sublimity of a Great Conviction. Evening topic is The Since Thought Lessness. Pastor K. V. Johnson.
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Epworth League
K. V. Johnson
Tangier High School Notes Arbor Day Program
Tangier High School observed Arbor Day with a detailed program by grades and seniors. Topics covered tree care forests and native Indiana trees with student recitations songs and notes on school grounds. The article also mentions a dentist visit, a trip across the blue Book of Gibraltar, a lecture series by Cincinnati Entertainers, and a gymnasium project.
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Sone
Mr. Lewman
Dotson
Indiana
Letha Russell
Raymond Mendenhall
Roviene Lewman
John James Andebow
Alma Pratt
Nellie Hadley
Clifford Thompson
Hilda Brown
Helen Hendrix
Lester Sowers
James Woody
Mildred Denny
Thelma Colson
Ruth Lindley
Mellie Grimes
County meeting draws Jas A Copeland to Covington
Jas A Copeland attended Covington's county commissioners regular monthly meeting on Monday while Virgil Sanders visited Clinton and Terre Haute from Saturday through Monday.
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Jas. A. Copeland
Covington
Virgil Sanders
Clinton
Terre Haute
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Robinson & Reath
S. B. Coal Co
Myer and Ward
Indianapolis
Chicago
Adv
Robinson & Reath’s
Cadv
THE
Christian Church
A. L. Carney
Pastor
J. Turner
J. A. Boswell
Claude McGraw
A. H. Dickens
Theo. Cuppy
Attica
Vern O. Sanders
Charles Park
Grace Wood
Isloomingdale
Mathew Cullers
Winthrop
Geo. Peck
P. G. Smith
W.R. Massey
Coyington
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
F. S. Cuthbert
Ora Ludlow
Geo, Wilkins
M. E. Church
R. V. Johnson
Woody Hotel
A. D. Mann
Harveysburg
Joan Neal
Nina Hershbarger
David
Glenn McKee
Oxford
Tangier High School Notes
Finhbanks
Mitchell
Pielemeier
Riley
Canal Zone
Cecil Kesner
Diptheria
Edna Bense
Germany
Berlin
Cincinnatti
Marty
Lewman
H. S
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