Surprise Birthday Dinner for James Richey in Mechaniggburz
Friends and comrades gathered in Mechaniggburz to honor James Richey on his 69th birthday with a lavish dinner and music. The event featured speeches by Nick Bennett and other veterans, with readings and songs that recalled his service and long ties to Lebanon, the Women’s Relief, and local clubs.
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Nick Bennett
Tn. Castor
Richey P
Relief Corps
Richey
Havens
John
de Hard
Rinehart
Nick
Fremont
Garret
Social Hour After Singing At Local Comrades Meeting
After a singing session the gathering continued with social greetings at 1 pm as Comrade Alhey was wished a long life and future birthdays celebrated. Numerous Indiana and Ohio Union veterans attended, including Small, Thompson, Lawrence, Bennett, McKinley, Rinehart, White, and many others with wives and families. A rummage sale will follow as Saunders and Hostetter report their vintage hats and a pension-day delay for Hostetter.
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Alhey
Thos, M. Small
N. Castor
Wm. H. Hf. Thompson
Cora Hoy
Henry G. Lawrence
Nick Bennett
Jno
M. Convers
Samuel Rinehart Co
Geo. W. White
Jno. Fo McKinley
W. H. Hostetter Co
Joseph H. Beach
James Richey
Henry Miller
Joseph Rerse
Alexander Welsh
F. M. Pavey Co
Ind
J. ¥. Storms Co
Sra
Jnck Saunders Co
Nathan Parrill
Ohio Battery
Mark Lanpher
Geo. Watts
Robert la Pollette
Woman's Relief Corps
Frank Moore
Mia
Richard McClain
Newton Daily
Chas
Lucus
Jas, Evans
Frank Wisehart
James Bluehaugh
G J. Riley
Charley Eaton
Harry Thompson
Misa Etele McKinley
Westfield
Maud’ Daily
Rhoda Thompson
Frankfort
Saunders
Candidate from Indiana Nominated for Department Commander
A candidate named W. Bentt is raised for department commander at the state encampment meeting. He previously joined the Grand Army Post at Lebanon and served three terms, led Kodcisko Post for three years, and was delegate at large to the national encampment last year. Local police are watching the election closely.
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Warsaw
W. Bentt
Kavonmne
Indiana Infantry
Grand Army
Lebanon
Kodcisko
Waynelis
Loal
Indiana
Southland
Kokomo
Ft. Wayne
City Council Hears Street Improvements and Bridge Plans
The regular city council meeting discussed bricking North Lebanon Street from Fordice to Essex, improving East South Street with cement curbs and gutters, and referencing repairs on West Noble Street. Reports on water and street work were reviewed, bonds approved, and a garbage contract let to David T. Richardson for one year at 65 dollars monthly.
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Eva N, New
East South Street
Meridian Street
Indianapolis
West Noble Street
Jackson
Noah
Laura Burkett
Noble Street
Water Works Committee
J. G Lame
Lafayette Avenue
Thomas Campbell
Thompson Street
Brown
Harmon
Harry Hamilton
David T. Richardson
Noah Ferguson
Maud McGuire
Bryan
James A. White
North Lebanon Street
Fordice Street
Essex Street
Indiana Supply Co
Water Works
Knight & Jason
Same
Central Supply Co
RW Bratton
O'Gara Coal Co
W. i. Kirk
Dickerson
John Rows
S&c
Havens
Geo. C
David T. Richarnson
Gather WE Sapbake
Thressersaq Corse Ves
Kirkham
James Williams
Dock Py
Uite Sih
Samme
Pamphlets Outline Laws On Inspections and Safety
Pamphlet No 1 covers laws on factory and establishment inspections, child and women employment, sanitation of food producers, and appellate court decisions affecting the inspection department. Pamphlet No 2 treats building safety, escapes, temporary barriers, and theater construction. The third pamphlet will cover inspections of watercraft.
Narrow escape as limited car nearly hits Mrs. Martin
Mrs. Martin of Grimes Station near Crawfordsville narrowly avoids being struck by a fast Northwestern traction limited. She crossed the track just as the green car roared by at high speed, was unharmed, and was later taken aboard the train to return to Crawfordsville.
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Martin
Grimes’ Station
Northwestern
Crawfordsville Journal
Crimes
Watforth
Fruit Census Begun By Indiana Horticultural Society
W. B. Flick, secretary, has started a state fruit census to aid growers in Indiana and neighboring states. He mails letters to each fruit grower with blanks to report acres planted in apples pears plums peaches cherries grapes and small fruits along with average annual crop and income for the year ending December 31 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Flick
Indiana Horticultural Society
Fiick
Lebanon Literary Club Concludes Year with Notable Program
The Lebanon Literary Club held its final meeting of the year at the library featuring reviews of titles such as The Cattle Baron's Daughter The Mis Mis and Races and Immigrants in America plus Reminiscences of the Pacific Coast. Mrs Artman presided as the group closed its year with plans for a future meeting.
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Lebanon
49-cent store carpet care offer broad claim
An OCR fragment advertises carpet cleaning and deodorizing services promising odor removal and germ elimination. It mentions local figures Rey Tillotson Mayor Hoy Dr Parr and Winer Row man and a 49 cent store proprietor.
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Valéan
Rey
Tillotson
Two Will Contests Filed In Boone Circuit Court
Two will cases from Montgomery county were filed in the Boone Circuit court today. Alonzo F. Brown Edna B. Stimson and Mary Stimson sue Susan A. Brown to construe the will of Iral L. Brown. The second case Robert B. Stimson administrator sues Charles Rountree executor of Florence B. Rountree. Lucy Stimson bequest of 3000 alleged unpaid. Also numerous county court actions and docket items.
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Montgomery County
Boone
Alonzo F. Brown
Edna B. Stimson
Mary Stimson
Susan A. Brown
Iral L.brown
Iral Brown
Iral
F. Brown
Iral L. Brown
Robert B. Stimson
Lucy Stinson
Charles Rountree
Florence B. Rountree
Lucy Stimson
Prorence
B. Rowntree
Rountree
Joseph M Fox
Gircuit
Norma Klingler
Edward $S
Graham
G. W. Groves
Willis Floyd
John W. Stoker
Frank Hackett
David Reed
Charles C. Phillips
J.C. Brown
Charles Scott
Albert West
William Bell
Frank Morrison
Indianapolis Brewing Co
Milton Keister
Tightman
James B. Worrell
Joseph O'Connor
Vern Bushy
Lawrence O'Connor
Winni Huffman
Divorce Suit Filed by Bertha Gray Against Arthur Gray
Bertha M. Gray files for divorce from Arthur G. Gray alleging marriage on January 28, 1887 and separation June 30, 1903. She claims he was an habitual drunkard for over two years before separation and for more than four years before filing he failed to provide for her, with continued nonsupport during the period.
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Bertha M. Gray
Arthur G. Gray
Planned Rokomo Prepares to Hoyally
France committee reports funds needed for relief effort. Kokomo Tribune notes heads of committees discuss amounts required and planned campaigns.
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Kokomo Tribune
France
Rehcampment Association Weal
Benevolent expenses by counties rise in 1907 figures
county figures from Lodiana Bureau of Statistics show 34,287.64 more spent in 1907 on county poor farms institutions and benevolent work than in 1900. Salaries of poor farm superintendents rose, while care for county insane decreased. Orphans homes and township relief increased. total benevolent outlay 1,155,908.78 in 1907 versus 1,124,728.4 the prior year.
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Lodiana Bureau of Statistics
Farber Illness Narrows Circuit Judge Hope
John C. Farber a prominent Frankfort attorney and Republican candidate for circuit judge is seriously ill at his Mast Clinton street home. He developed an inflamed kidney last Friday while in Flora on legal business, was rushed home, and has faced delirium with little improvement. Dr. Wisehart from Indianapolis arrived for consultation with Dr. Sims.
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Frankfort
John C. Farber
Mast
Clinton Street
Flora
Wisehart
Indianapolis
S. B. [Sims
Mrs Browns Pink Tea Hosted by Local Ladies
The comedy Mrs Brown's Pink Tea, to be held at the home of Mrs Gabriel tomorrow afternoon, is led by Mrs Myrten Egley and Mrs Carrie Parr with an secured orchestra. Mrs Hightone may attend. Mrs Dashnegh will provide lively conversation. In rain, waterproof hat bags are planned for purchasers. ARBOR DAY proclaims forest restoration. The Home Missionary Society meets with Mrs Charles Shepherd next Wednesday. mite boxes to be opened.
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MW. E. Missionary Society
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Charles Shepherd
Funeral Obituary for Mrs Sarah E Johnson at Home
Mrs Sarah E Johnson aged 55 10 11 died 8 25 am at 109 Powell street of complications. Funeral private at home 10 30 am Thursday Rev J W Shirley officiating. Survived by husband John G Johnson and children Minnie Merritt Rosa Merritt Gay Jessie Hamah Caroline. Siblings J W Spickelmier Thomas Spickelmier Caroline Nichols Emma Merritt Margaret Pease father Jeremiah Spickelmier. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. viewing hours 2 4 Wednesday. members of GAOR K P invited.
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Sarah E. Johnson
Powell Street
Jobson
Hendricks County
Eliye Johno G. Johnson
Hamah Caroline
J. W. Spicekelmier
Indianapolis
Thoma J .Spickelmier
Pateviews
Lebanon
Caroline Nichols
Morehead, Kai
Emma Merritt
Margaret Pease
Jeremiah Spickelmier
Alan
Johnson
Regular Baptist Church
ME Upton
J. W. Shirley
Chiting
Oak HU Cemetery
K. of P
Taken Unawares by Domestic Science Club Surprise
Mrs. SM Halston was surprised at home last night when the Domestic Science Club and their husbands arrived for a merrier gathering. A bountiful spread was served after a witty speech by Rev. Demethius Tillotson, gifting Mrs. Ralston a silver knives and forks set as a token of goodwill. Guests included Mr and Mrs Talla DL Thogate of Danville Indiana and Mrs Ed Bickley visiting Mrs Albert Stephenson in Frankfort.
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SM. Halston
Domestic Science Club
Demethius Tillotson
Frankfort
Albert Stephenson
Hanna Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Hanna Club held its annual election of officers last night naming Ho-T. Thompson as president Omer Bure as vice president Walter Hodge as secretary Bert Malsen as treasurer and Morris Ritchie C Oreat Rivett Perkins N Cragan Frank Hutchinson Joseph Butcher and George Darnell as executive committee members The club currently occupies the third floor headquarters of the K of P Hall and plans to seek new quarters by May 1 with the K P lodge likely to occupy the present club rooms.
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Hanna Club
Ho -T. Thompson
Omer Burewin
Walter Hodge
Bert Malsen
Morris Ritchie
Open at The Star Theatre Closes After Final Show
The Star Theatre closed last night after its final performance marking the end of a era. Ireneey and plans for a near future suggest possible reopenings or new ventures in the venue’s space.
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Star Theatre
Ireneey
Dodson Suffers Severe Injuries After Runaway
W. J. Dodson, north of town, remained bed bound after a runaway accident last Saturday. His injuries proved more severe than initially thought, and his condition showed no marked improvement this morning despite efforts to aid his recovery.
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HL Dodson
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Mr. Richey
James, Richey
Mechiniggburz
Sugarkh
Mrs. Richey
Jade Richey
Newton Dally
Nasband
Wight
Fen Irina
Battin
Chartes
W. Scott
Brick Street
Lebanon Street
Fordice
Adney & — Mdae
Fire Department
Florencs Harmon
Eig Attorney Oc
Marth Vc
Cece
Urayer
Crawfordsville
Fruit Growers
Lebanon Literary Club
Boone Circuit Court
Bertha J. Gray
Arthur Gray
Dobn, Farber
Henry
Ayanes
Atoning
8. M. Ralston
Republican Organization
Open Atr
W. J. Dodson
Periver
Mnie
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