Oil Company sued for damages over worker's death in Jamestown plant
Administratrix of George Houston files suit against UES Oil Company seeking $16,009 damages after Houston, employed at a Jamestown pumping station, was injured July 14, 1907 while cleaning a boiler and cap, allegedly due to negligent operations and unsafe work. He was supporting his mother and brothers at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney Houston
George Houston
The
Oil Co
George Mh
Jamestown
Houston
Peirhir
Slayer Osborn Sought After Eastern County Murder
Thief Osborn is pursued by the Detective Association of County and volunteers. A picket line has formed in eastern county where his parents live. Patrols guard routes around Greentown and U. S. 3, with search efforts extending to Loop Woods and nearby areas. Harley Osborn, the fugitive’s brother, was questioned as authorities pursue leads and possible sightings.
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Lnd
Thief Detective Association of County
Osborn
McClain
Hanus
Pearl Miller
Lation
Davis
Greentown
Tve
Intervale
Association
Lindley
Harley Osborn
Ani- P
Greentown Wodars
Cer
Ous
Osborn Mystery Deepens In Ohio Indiana Dispatch
The sheriff believes Osborn was driven to Converse by unknown party and boarded a train near Converse or Bunker Hill. A Kentland report described a man matching his appearance, save for a light overcoat. Osborn likely aimed for Kentucky via Chicago, suggesting deliberate evasion.
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Osborn
Converse
Bunker Hill
Kentland
Indianapolis
Kokemo
Chicago
Kentucky
Drop of to cents in Indianapolis hog market signals bear run
In Indianapolis on April 1 hog prices fell about 10 cents from the day’s open, with late arrivals swelling receipts near 8,000. Best heavies at 6.25, closing around 6.20, general sales 5.30 to 6.20. hay top 6.25. Cattle markets showed bearish tone but steady high grades, calves mixed, and light sheep trade with wool lambs at 7.50 and spring lambs around 10 to 11 depending on quality. Local trade largely steadier at the end.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Good for Pastures in Boone County Weather
Wet week boosts Boone county pastures into lush green, with grass growing rapidly. Farmers report abundant forage for cattle and dairy, while hens increase work to offset high meat prices. Many lament selling livestock early and consider dairying and poultry as options.
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Boone County
Artman Declaration Antedated Seventy Years Report
A Munese dispatch notes Judge Artman of Boone County Circuit Court labeled saloons unlawful long ago and a Delaware County grand jury a similar nuisance. the 1839 presentment urged repeal of licensing law and for citizens to end retailing of intoxicants, signaling early Indiana and Ohio-wide push against saloons. The piece also lists church services and schedules for Presbyterian, Baptist, and Christian congregations.
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Munese
Artman
Boone County Circuit Court
Delaware County
William H. H. Cooper
Grand Jury
Indiana
Venue Change Rumor Delays Rhodius Case in Indiana
Following word of a May 11 Brunaugh hearing in Indianapolis rumors spread that Rhodius might move from the county on venue grounds due to shared counsel. John W. Kern acknowledged venue change as a probability while Judge Pritchard noted postponement may be avoided if possible, with a hoped start date of April 20.
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Brunaugh
Indianapolis
Rhodius
Superior Court
Branaugh
Rhodins
John W. Kern
Ryan & Ruckelshans
Pritchard
Missionary Day Speaker at Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church plans a Missionary Day with Dr. Royal J. Dye of Bolengi Africa delivering the Sunday Behoot hour talk and exhibit. He will discuss The Process of Missions in the morning service.
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Central Christian Church
Royal J. Dyer
Bolengi
Africa
Boone Lodge buys two lower rooms of Masonic building
Boone Lodge No 9 F and A M purchases the two lower rooms in the Masonic building on South Lebanon street. The rooms, occupied by Cory Bratton's undertaking establishment and Overlees meat market, were bought for 8300 with AC Daily estate selling. A Masonic Holding Association will hold the property after filing incorporation. The 1886 building by Silas Lee and David Kenworthy is the oldest lodge room in the city.
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Boone Lodge No. 9
Masonic
Lebanon Street
Cory @ Bratton
Silas A. Lee
David Kenworthy
Lodge
Lee
Kenworthy
Beautifying Lebanon joins town flower plan
The Lebanon effort follows Noblesville in a city beautification contest. Residents oppose front yard flower beds and will plant tower and garden seeds provided to schoolchildren. A fall flower and vegetable day will invite boys and girls to participate.
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Noblesville Enterprise
Noblesville
Lebanon
County Officials Cleared of Contempt in Bridge Contracts Case
Judge Artman discharged county commissioners from contempt of court after affidavits showed the twelve bridge contracts were signed before they received notice of the temporary restraining order. The ruling states no contempt occurred and further legal action may follow within days.
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Artman
Advance High School Plans for Expansion and Improvement
W. W. Payne, superintendent of Jackson township schools, reports in The Hustler that Advance schools show excellent work and strong teacher performance. He notes past disorganization has given way to order, a definite study program, and rising school spirit. Plans include adding grade and high school teachers, a $400 science department budget, a science laboratory, new physics and botany equipment, library enhancements, more music and drawing, and possible manual training.
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W. W. Payne
Jackson Township
Moreland
Plans for a Growing School and Community Support
The speaker praises school patrons for their help this year and expresses gratitude to fathers, mothers, and the wider community. He predicts a bright future, noting a fine building, strong plans, and a goal to fill available space within two years, with enrollment at least 75 and a school commission of their own.
Autoists Have Unusual Experience Near Lebanon
An Indianapolis News report recounts a Sunday pleasure trip in Indiana where four in a touring party encounter two rigs with five occupants. A horse panic leads to a wreck destroying one buggy, injuring a woman, and a dramatic escape by others. The rig owner declines a ride home, citing distance.
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Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Lebanon
W. B. M. Auxiliary Entertains Missionary Societies
The Auxiliary to the Central Christian church will entertain the city’s missionary societies with a program next Tuesday at 2:30 PM. Readings, prayers, an address titled Citizens of Tomorrow, and a social hour are planned with Mrs Elizabeth Perkins and other local leaders participating. Governor Hughes birthday observance noted in Buffalo with a party for his forty sixth year.
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Central Christian Church
Bong
Eizabeth Heriges
George B. McKey Ouses
Vena Herod
Citizens of Tomorrow
Ees O. Mra
N. BE. Harlan
National
CW. Blm
Elizabeth Perkins
Gov. Hughes
Buffalo
Hughes
Torpedo flotilla completes voyage to Magdalena Bay ahead of schedule
The six destroyers led by Lieutenant-Commander Hutch J. Cone arrived at Magdalena Bay from Acapulco one day early, after a three day trip at fifteen knots. A Chilean naval lieutenant acted as pilot guiding through ice filled Patagonian channels, with moments of peril and sparse native life along the way. No incidents marred the voyage.
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Acapulco
Cone
Iat
Punta Arenas
Patagonian
Commander Cone
Asl
Hampton Roads
District Meeting Set by Third Missionary District
The third Missionary District of the Christian Church in Indiana will convene with North Christian Church in Advance on Thursday April 16. The first session starts at 1 20 PM with an all day program on Friday and a night session planned. District and state officers run the event with many prominent church workers expected to attend led by district president Rev Gounor of Lafayette.
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First Baptist Church
Holy Landy
First Christian Church
John A. Stover
Third Missionard District of the
Christian Church For
Indiana
North Christian Church
Advance
I Gounor
Lafayette
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TON Estate
Ston
Jethief
DELA
Ware County
Nuisane
Legisla
Ture
Ohio City
County
Praebyterian Church
Apostle
MelInerney
Marion County
Masons Bay
Advance High School
Supt
Payne
Missionary Societies
Jooms Main Fleet
Magdalena Bay
Mexico
San Diego
Cal
Hutch J. Cone
Magdalena
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