Change in Facing Program Alters Race Lineup
Five Trots and Five Paces races added with purses from 300 to 100. Representatives from Crawfordsville Frank wt and Lebanon met Friday afternoon to review entries for the early closing stakes. Closing time set for April 1. Due to entries, a native list of class races replaces the original plan. New races include one year olds pace and 3-year-olds pace with purses 300 and 400. Additional events feature repeat and half mile pace with 100 purse, five-eighths mile and repeat at 75. Boone County Association also stages county running race with 50 purse and county trot with 50 purse and county pace at 50.
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Fair Circuit
Crawfordsville
Frankwt
Lebanon
Nts
AU Eye
Boone County Association
Market for hogs and cattle steadiness noted at Indianapolis
The ir market opened steady to unevenly wet and closed about the same. Discrimination against trashy light hogs. good hogs 10 to 15 cents lower. best heavies steady at 4.40 to 6.0. Good lights 15 to 6.25, other grades 10 cents lower. Cattle show stronger feel with steady to strong prices for good feeders. medium grades better demand. calves largely steady to weak for common stock. Sheep and lambs sold generally as usual with fat lambs at 9 ass, yearlings about 6.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Lafayette Hotel Fire Strikes Meadville Late Night
Fire at the Lafayette Hotel in Meadville Pennsylvania driven by rapid flames forced guests in night attire to flee into the street. The blaze damaged a wing of the building with an estimated loss around 100 dollars and spread quickly, trapping belongings and prompting local and Erie Franklin fire departments to assist.
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Meadville
Lafayette
Erie Franklin
Vassist
Esta
Frankfort Church Address Set By Mr Tillotson
Prominent speaker Mr Tillotson of Leba will deliver an address at the Presbyterian church in Frankfort on a theme focused on "Man's of God" under a special request. The event promises unusual power and thoughtful delivery, drawing a wide audience from the community.
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Kfort Times
the Presbyterian Church
Promisues
E Palpi
Tillotson
Lebai
Frankfort
Town Hall Plans for Public Build Stock Company
Phorotown promoters say half the stock needed to build a new public hall has been sold. If built, it would occupy the old carriage factory site, measuring 52 by 104 feet, one story, brick or cement, with slate or metal roof and furnace heating. The hall would serve theatre, skating, basketball, and meetings and remain under management control. The project stems from George Lyster and Al Griffin’s purchase last October.
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George Lyster
al Griffin
Conditions Good Modern Miller On Crop Outlook
Milling correspondents covering the principal winter wheat states report the April crop condition as generally good with healthy color and seasonable growth nearly everywhere. The plants have emerged from winter with small top growth but strong root growth. March weather improved conditions widely though Kansas and Nebraska show drought risk necessitating timely rain. Insect damage is light, mainly to early sowings in Kansas, with no damage to green boae. pests are plentiful in parts of northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Eagles Horsethief Detective Association Incorporated
A new Zionsville organization titled Eagles Horsethief Detective Association filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Directors listed are M. Head, WN. Lemon and K. Lane.
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Eagles Horsethief Detective Association
Zionsville
M. Head
WN. Lemon
K. Lane
WIC Meetings Set In Lebanon for April
The State executive committee of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will convene in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday April 7 and 8 at Central Christian church. Session opens at 2 pm Tuesday with a diamond medal contest that evening. Wednesday features a special open meeting for young people and a platform service. A debate on Equal Rights or Woman's Suffrage will be held with leaders Mrs Elizabeth Stanley and Mrs S R Artman on the affirmative and Miss Mary Woodard and Mrs Retta Jones on the negative. About sixty guests will be housed in local W C T U workers’ homes. Dinner will be served noon to 2 pm for all attendees.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lebanon
Central Christian Church
Elizabeth Stanley
S. R. Artman
Mary Woodard
Retta Jones
Mary Brand
Consolidation Plan Interest Among Local Teachers
Local teachers show strong interest in a consolidation plan initiated to streamline schools. They discuss potential benefits and challenges, emphasizing relief from duplication of services and improved resource use while seeking details on implementation and timeline.
Cruel Treatment Sparks Custody and Alimony Request in Divorce Suit
Crede EB Fulwider sues Rey Fulwhigr for divorce after a June 20 1904 marriage and a separation on January 3 1908. She alleges persistent cruelty curses and verbal abuse, inadequate support for her and their infant, and asks for divorce child custody and alimony based on his stated weekly earnings of 15 dollars.
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Crede
EB. Fulwiderthus
Rey Fulwhigr
Livestock Cremated At Neal Farm Fire Near Elizaville
A barn on Ray and Harve Neal’s farm near Elizaville burned at about 1 am destroying the barn contents. Nine horses two cows and six hogs perished with 700 800 bushels of corn and ten to twelve tons of hay also lost. Total loss estimated around $3.00 with $1 400 insured by Boone County Cooperative Company.
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Ray Neal
Elizaville
Ray
Harve Neal
Neals
Boone County Cooperative Company
The Wage Question and Railroads Wages
M. E. Ingalls head of the Big Four Railroad says railroads strive to preserve wages, not laying off more than needed, hoping for improved times this fall. He notes roads are cutting expenses nationwide as the industry faces heavy strain, especially in the East and West.
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M. E. Ingalls
Big Four Railroad
A Sleeping Nation Faces Impending War and Lovers
In a tense prewar mood, a nation debates looming conflict while Washington dithers. Guy and a young woman, connected by a budding romance amid political upheaval, navigate social salons and a cafe balcony as rumors of war rise around them. The scene blends personal longing with national unease and strategic distrust.
Policy Holders Meet Annual Insurance Report Summary
Policy Holders of the Cooperative Insurance Co held their annual meeting electing Watson Masters to the board for the second district and B F Stoner for the third by acclamation. R T Ashley and A F Vanarsdall were nominated for secretary treasurer with Vanarsdall winning the ballot. An amendment to raise the radius limit from 23000 to 5000 within 100 feet was tabled. The secretary treasurer reported in force insurance at 2352453 with a year net increase of 140622. losses from Oct 22 1906 to Oct 1907 were 3153.84 and since Oct 22 1907 were 1513.33. Twelve year total losses reach 37.3 with twelve year assessments totaling 2.88 on 190 value or 24 cents per 100 per year.
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Watson Masters
B. F. Stoner
R T. Ashley
A. F. Vanarsdall
Vanarsdall
C W B M Auxiliary Meeting Highlights India Focus
A large C W B M Auxiliary gathering at Central Christian church hosted by Mrs Isabel Ransdell featured a program on India. Mrs Lowery led Our stations in India with Mrs L W Kirtley also presenting. Mrs W H Crear sang with Mrs Harris DeVol and Miss Kate Hull in a duet and book reviews and missionary updates followed.
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C.W.B. M
Centtral Christian Church
Isabel Ransdell
Alice Powell
India
Lowery
L. W. Kirtley
Mabel Moody
W. H. Crear
Harris DeVol
Kate Hull
Mattie ‘Kern
Daughters of Darkness
Sanny India
Lucy Moody
John Alexander
Maud Masters
Pro Nelson
Mabel Ransdell
Ruth Masters
W. H. Williams
Elizabeth Hedges Leader
Lebanon Radiator Factory Promotes Home Industry
Local call to patronize the Lebanon Radiator Factory urges residents to install hot water heating systems with locally made radiators. The product is described as second to none, tested for quality, and cheaper than other markets. Increased sales would raise factory employment and community prosperity.
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Lebanon
Nove
Gotch Beats Hackenschmidt To Claim World Wrestling Title
Frank Gotch defeated George Hackenschmidt in Chicago in a two hour bout ending at 12:30 AM. Hackenschmidt conceded the world championship after Gotch held him on the mat and the referee proclaimed Gotch the new champion.
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Chicago
Frank Goteh
America
George Hackenschmidt
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Hack
Ed W. Smith
Domestic Science Club Meets at Felker Home
Domestic Science met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Adam H. Felker’s home on East South Street with hostesses Mrs. Felker Mrs. T. E. Booker and Mrs Asbury Finch. Officers were elected for the coming year. Mrs. Chas Neal demonstrated fancy icing while Mrs. Geo Norwood read a paper on proportionment of food value. A three course luncheon was served with help from several members and an out of town visitor from Huntington. Norwood’s paper will be presented in full Monday.
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Adam H. Felker
East South Street
Felker
T. E. Booker
Asbury Finch
Chas. Neal
Geo. Norwood
Ben McKey
Albert Stevenson
Ford
Tillotson
Hantington
Norwood
Suit for divorce alleges conspiracy to remove husband
An unusual suit for separation claims the wife conspired with others to get rid of him. Previously Glenn filed a heavy damages suit for malicious prosecution against his wife and several defendants from Sheridan. The Wafy court at Anderson is handling the case. The Bay View Club will meet Monday afternoon with Miss Mae Gabriel, and all members are requested to attend.
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Glenn
Sheridan
Anderson
Bay View Club
Mae Gabriel
Engagement Reveal At Spring Luncheon In Mrs. McBroom Home
A 1 PM spring luncheon at Mrs. M W McBroom on East Main Street honored Estella Germain Adney as guest of honor. Twenty four guests, yellow and white decor with jonquils, read aloud Ketel Germain Adney to John William Kerasday. Mrs I S Adney hosted, with guests including Mrs Robert Strickler of Frankfort.
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M. W. McBroom
East Main Street
Adney
Ketel
Germain
John William Kerasday
Questered
J. T. Davis
Chas. Adair
Misa Adney
Fant
Adnay
Haut Wanherington Street
Robert Strickler
Frankfort
Edith Fadly Hurt in Wagon Accident Near Sheridan
Edith Fadly eighteen daughter of Marshal Boyer of near Sheridan was badly injured Thursday when she fell from a wagon while driving home alone. Two miles from town she lost her balance and feet were run over. She suffered severe shoulder injuries but is expected to recover barring complications.
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Edith
Marshal Boyer
Sheridan
Populists Nominate Watson and Williams at St Louis Convention
In St Louis on April 4 the Populists repudiated William Jennings Bryan and nominated Thomas E. Watson of Georgia for President and Samuel W. Williams of Vincennes Indiana for Vice President. Nebraska and Minnesota delegates bolted the convention in protest.
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ST. Louis
William J. Bryan
Thomas
Watson
Georgia
Samuel W. Williams
Vinecennes
Ind
Nebraska
Minnesota
Summer Excursions Hit Back on 2-Cent Fare Plan
The notice outlines a swift retreat from the bold posture on a straight 2-cent fare. It explains how the new EBos rates this summer will cover Atlantic City, Niagara Falls, and other destinations on dates similar to last year, with the Centra station leading the way.
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Centra
Atlantic City
Niagara Falls
Carpets and Rugs Cleaning Offer
Remember the time is at hand when you will want your old carpets and rugs to look like new. I clean coal soot grease and germs with no color too delicate. The carpets need not be moved for work. Bee or call on Henry Won for service.
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Henry Won
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