Traction Line Sold Confirmed by Indianapolis & Eastern
Widener Elkins Syndicate and Philadelphia buyers are linked to a large stake in the Indianapolis and Eastern Railway. Frank M. Fauvre acknowledges a closed deal with Hugh J. McGowan and associates, while reelecting the old directors and officers at the annual stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widener-Elkins Syndicate
Philadelphia
Fauvre
Frank M. Fauvre
Indianapolis & Eastern
Indianapolis & Eastern Railway Company
Hugh J. McGowan
McGowan
J. W. Chipman
Ansel Fetout
Emil Rassmann
L. €. Seboll
F. M. Fauvre
Charles E. Coffin
M. B. Wilson
Rushville News Briefs From Town and County
Mayor Hall orders enforcement as Rushville stays dry while a nitro glycerine wagon passes through arousing town. A native Hindu boy arrives in Alaska, a new Arlington bank opens, and court fines a woman after public violence. A horse judge is invited for Portland exposition and tax assessments are to be reviewed. Congressman Watson declines envoy invitation to Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Walker
Rugh County
Indiana
Portland
Oregon
Obituary for John W Heaton Knightstown Merchant and Methodist Leader
John W Heaton a Knightstown merchant and longtime church leader died after years of illness. He built a store with his uncle Robert Wooda then led in Sunday schools and church missions across Rayville township. He leaves a devoted wife, siblings, and many friends, his life praised as an open book of faith and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Heaton
Knightstown
Robert Wooda
A. O. Morris
G. W. Williams
J. W. Heaton
S. S
Rayeville
McGavran
Daber Newby
Henry
Fairbanks Party Postpones Trip for Family Reasons
Mr Watson declined the invitation saying he wished to take his two young sons. He will travel later with his entire family, planning a private car journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Watson
Time Tried and Proven One Minute Cough Cure
Time tested cough remedy promises quick relief for coughs croup and whooping cough. The syrup is described as harmless and pleasant tasting and is sold by Smith and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Brown
Local Visitors and Memorial Day Social Roundup
George P. Graf arrived in Marion to visit his daughter Mrs. Frank Meckel for Memorial Day and a few days stay. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dun cin of Greenfield spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams and attended Ascension day services. Charles Culbertson and Frank Shaffer were among Knights Town boys visiting Greenfield. M B Craighead of Richmond, guest of Miss Martha Carson, met Fleming Ratliff editor of the Newcastle Tribune in town. Judge and Mrs. F W Felt were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J Walter Lowry Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Graf
Marion
Frank Meckel
George W. Duncin
Greenfield
Charles Williams
Charles Culbertson
Frank Shaffer
Knightstown
M.B. Craighead
Richmond
Martha Carson
F. W. Felt
J. Walter Lowry
Report of Special Grand Jury on Township Trustees
The April term 1905 Henry Circuit Court grand jury found no indictments against trustees after thorough investigation of township offices. It urges bids advertising, itemized purchases, minimized extravagance, and salary rules, with good condition at the County Poor Asylum and jail. Members listed: Crim, Bird, Hudelson, Wilkinson, Thornburg, Kerr, Cilft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henry County
Herrison Townships
Grand Jury
Atlas
George Crim
Henry Township
Jola Bird
Wayne Township
Emory Hudelson
T. BK. Wilkinson
John Thornburg
William Kerr
Prairie Township
W.N. Cilft
Social Swirl hosted by Edith Woodard
Miss Edith Woodard entertained the Sylvan Girls at her N Jefferson street home Saturday evening with out of town guests Miss Maude Meckel Marion Miss Blanche Newby Lyonville Iowa and Mrs Frank E Edwards Cincinnati. Mrs William Munson Edwards hosted Friday afternoon for Mrs Frank Kennard Omaha Neb visiting her parents E N Wilkinson. Guests were old time friends of Mrs Kennard. parlors decorated with roses and peonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Woodard
Wiliam Munson Edwards
S. Adams Street
Frank Kennard
Omaha, Neb
E. N. Wilkinson
Kennard
Frank E. Edwards
Cincinnati
Greenfield Beats Dusseldorers 9 to 2 at Spring Lake Park
Greenfield defeats the Dusseldorfers of Indianapolis 9 to 2 at Spring Lake Park last Sunday. Home bats produced twelve safeties. Greenfield faces Rushville in two games today with Danville Browns slated to visit next Sunday. W. A. Watson of Greenfield attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake Park
Greenfield
Dusseldorfers
Indianapolis
Rushville
Danville Browns
W S Rutledge Dead at Hyde Park
Word was received of the death today of W S Rutledge at Hyde Park I D B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Rutledge
Hyde Park, I
Scraps of late 19th century miscellany drift in from old papers
A jumble of odd notes covers exports, canals, fire chiefs, art, museums, and rail tunnels. It mentions Sweaten’s export, Erie coast length, Amsterdam lab plans, Japan’s birthday wishes, and a Staten Island museum, among other curiosities and brief anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wallace
National Gallery of
Mathematican
Watertown
Conn
Japan
J. J. Rein
Bonn
Germany
University of Tokso
Staten Island
Natural History Museum
Natural Science Association of
Bods
I T
United States
France
Great Britain
Toe Litthe to Be Mack
A fragment from Youth's Companion describes a Simmons baby recovering after illnesses as Annie interjects with cautious remarks about the child’s progress while a minister’s wife observes cheerfully. The scene centers on small talk about the baby’s health and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Simmons
Annie Sim Mons
Hota
Annie
Anid
Fire Visits Sunday Blaze at Zion and Woodard Mill
A Sunday morning fire destroyed Zion and Woodard's taw mill below the Panhandle track east of Washington street. The origin remains unknown as the blaze consumed the building before firefighters arrived. The office and adjoining stable suffered heat damage. the mill's machinery likely burned with the structure. Loss about 1500 dollars with 500 coverage. Zion and Woodard plan to continue business after purchasing J T Barnes' mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion and Woodard
Panhandle
Washington Street
Homer Willis
Willis
Adout
Lumbermen's Mutual
Mesers
W. R. Zion
H. G. Woodard
J. T
Memorial Day Services and Friends Meeting in Sanctuary
A Saturday meeting at the Friends church and a weekend convention in Carthage drew large crowds. Rev. E. S. Conner preached the Memorial sermon for old soldiers at the Christian church, with Jerry B. Mason Post and W B R C in attendance. Sunday school plans a June 4 program and a concert titled Brightening the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Friends
Cremon
E. S. Conner
Christian Church
Jerry B. Mason Post
W. BR. C
Conner
Cristian Church
Nixon Couple Spends Sunday in Knightstown Home
Mr and Mrs J W Nixon of the Knightstown Home spent Sunday with Mr sad Mire. Prank i Mullin Bushville Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nixon
Knightstown
Sad Mire
Pranki Mullin
Bushville
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Syndicate
Lynn Smith
Neweastic
Chena
Alaska
G. D. Bailey
Spiceland
Eugene Franklin
Arlington
Moses Davis
J. F. Downey
Creige
David Strahan
William Baughan
Squire Newby
Henry County Board of Review
Court House
Wiese
Fairbanke
Porand
Fleming Ratliff
Newcnastle Tribue
Sports
W. A. Watson
W.S. Rutledge
Sweaten
Erie
San Francisco
Buck
County
Register of Wills
Kartetitfe
John B. Dugan
Tate
Bristol
Resole
Mary
Colteld
Enasius
North
New York Harbor
Michigan Central Railway Company
Detroit River
Detroit
London
Chelses
Corple
Paris
Bangor
Frank Reeves
Machine
Laura Mace
Ellsworth
Fordsh i
Tvo
Bengor
Woodard and Zion
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