Ashley Sohn Sues Ohio Oil Company for Damages
H. Ashley Sohn of Jackson Township sues the Ohio Oil Company for 700 dollars alleging the company unlawfully added a fourth pipeline through his land after prior lines, tearing fences, trampling crops, and damaging soil. He says a faulty pipeline leaked crude oil, polluted a stream used to water stock, forcing relocation and water pumping, seeking 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join H. Ashley
Jackson Township
Ohio Oil Company
Delightful Afternoon at the Kelsey Home
A party of seven ladies gathered Thursday at Mrs. Kelsey’s suburban home near String Town for conversation and sewing. Mrs. Kelsey offered a three course luncheon, with the memory of warm hospitality lasting like childhood flower scents. Mrs. Mason, in her ninety third year, left guests with impressions of gentleness and saintliness. Attendees included Mesdames R. T. Pinnell, J. E. Morrison, Geo. B. McKee, Demetrius Tillotson, J. A. Hogshire, John Hutchings, Henry Moore.
Post Office Warns on Third Class Mail Violations
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw warns during the Christman rush that writing messages on photographs books and cards inside packages constitutes a postal rule violation. He notes many people fail to recognize this act as improper and urges compliance with regulations.
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Christman
Uncle Sam
de Graw
United States
Post
Mrs Gray Critical After Son's Funeral Illness
The widow of ex Governor Gray, Mrs Pierre Gray, lies critically ill at 08 North Pennsylvania Street after contracting pneumonia while attending her son Pierre Gray's funeral in Union City. Complications and shock from his death have weakened her, with recovery doubtful. She previously lived at the Pierre Gray home since the Mexico City ministerial tenure ended in 1895 and has another son, Bayard Gray of Frankfort, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ianse P. Gray
Pierre Gray
North
Pennsylvania Street
Union City
Gray
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Mrs. Hoah Harlan Died in Indianapolis Street Car Attempt
The Zionsville Times reports Mrs. Hoah Harlan born Manlove died of heart trouble in Indianapolis on Sunday evening as she tried to board a street car. Her husband and she had visited relatives and were returning home at 624 East Washington street when she collapsed. The exertion of running to catch the car caused the attack. She was 55. The remains were brought back and laid to rest at Little Eagle cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zionsville Times
Hoah Harlan
Manlove
Jolietville
Indianapolis
Harlan
East Washington Street
Little Eagle Cemetery
Well Attended W C T U Meeting At Bratton Home
The W C T U met at Mrs J B Bratton's home with strong turnout. Mrs Tryphena Dickerson presided and led a devotional on Purity from Daniel. Reports came in from Mothers' meeting superintendents and the flower mission, with Miss Katie Burns named dues collector to visit members who have not paid.
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J. B. Bratton
Tryphena Dickerson
Daniel
Simos
Mothers
Malinda’ Puller
Dickerson
Flower Mission
Katie Burns
Awards Made At Zionsville Poultry Show
The judging at the Zionsville Town Hall under the Zionsville Poultry Association is finished. First premiums go to Dr. Forrest G. Brush of Zionsville and Grover Brinley west of town. Over one hundred fowls on display. Judge Ben S. Myers of Crawfordville presided. The gold and silver living cup for best pen of fowls was won by George Powell of Carmel.
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Zionsville
Zionsville Poultry Association
Forrest G. Brush
Grover Brinley
Ben S. Myers
Crawfordville
George Powell
Carmel
Wanted old popcorn at Slater's Midway Grocery
City notice describes a social gathering at the Columbia Chair in Indianapolis with Mrs Stella Burk hosting and attendees including Mrs Martin Henry and Mrs Raey plus Mrs Fred Bechtel and Mrs Wallace Morris. It notes John Reed contact numbers and a belated mention of a matinee at the Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
Midway
John Reed
Bell
Martin Henry
R. W. Raeynoide
Fred Bechtel
Wallace Morris
Stella Burk
Columbia
Indianapolis
Grand Opera House
Explosion reported at Fairmont Coal Mine in Monogeb
An explosion occurred at a Fairmont Coal Company mine, Monogeb, near Parkersburg, with injuries reported among workers and responders rushing to the scene. Details are incomplete due to damaged text, but the incident involved multiple miners and state responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairmont
Minse Na
Tod No
Fairmont Coal Company
Monogeb
Ams
Artman and Bookwalter clash over Columbia Club liquor status
Indianapolis turmoil unfolds as Judge Samuel R. Artman attacks Mayor Bookwalter for defending the Columbia Club against liquor sales. Artman details clandestine drinks both in dining rooms and at the club bar, urging views on licensing while Bookwalter defends club members' private rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star of Today
Samuel R. Artman
Lebanon
Bookwalter
Columbia Club
Judge Artman
Indiana
John W. Holtzman
Indianapolis
Unintelligible OCR Excerpt Sparks Ambiguous Trade Gesture
An unclear historical fragment hints at clandestine bartering with phrases about selling tobacco and cigars for liquor, but its meaning and participants remain obscured by garbled text and missing context.
Indiana horticulture society elects officers and praises fruit shows
The Indiana horticultural society adopted a uniform scoring system for judging horticultural displays at the State Fair. New officers were elected: W C Reed president L B Custer vice president W B Flick secretary S A Hazelett treasurer. Joe A Burton was reappointed superintendent of the Orleans experimental orchard with a $500 annual salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdueton
W.C. Reed
Vincennes
L. B. Custer
Logangport
W. B. Flick
Lawrence
Indianapolis
J. M. Zion
Near
Clarks Hill
JM. Reaver
Glenwood
Joe A. Burton
Lovers in Love Helped by Judge in Indiana Theft
Elwood residents report a corn theft investigation that ended when Mrs. Eliza Woods proved the thief: Frank King from Tipton County. He was fined eleven dollars for petit larceny, the widow Baldauf accused of receiving stolen goods, and the couple planned marriage to cover the legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Eliza Woods
Baldauf
King
Parker
Ben Griffith Dies at Dinner Table Near Uri’s Place
A Pittsboro special reports Benjamin Griffith a 67 year old farmer died at his son Alvarian Griffiths home just west of Uri's place during dinner on Wednesday. The cause of death is reported to be heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Benjamin Griffith
Alvarian Griffith
Uris Place
Star Theatre Opens New Bis With Tanner Tonight
The Star Theatre kicks off a new show tonight headlined by Tanner. Local residents are invited to attend the opening event at the downtown venue as tickets are available at the box office.
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Bis
Tanner
Healthy young J B Stevens Garment Co plant a model Lebanon factory
The J B Stevens Garment Co. in Lebanon operates a new upper-floor plant in the Charles building. About ten women work on specialized machines, making men s work shirts in several price grades and night gowns. Output is sold directly to retailers via traveling salesmen, with plans to expand.
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J. B. Stevens Garment Co
Lebanon
J. E. Stevens
Stevens
Charles
Trial in Abe Artinan court ends with defendant favored
The Mary Mendenhall case against Abe Artinan for rent was heard in Squire Trowbridge's court. The verdict favored the defendant with judgment against the plaintiff. Robert C. Hasalitas opposed Prowbridge's court action, involving Sam Neale and other parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mendenhall
Abe Artinan
Robert C. Hasalitas
Prowbridge
Sam Neale
Hog Market Holds Steady With Slight Gains
Hog prices stayed steady to five cents higher as receipts were light. The top reached 5.36 with general sales from 5.10 to 5.35. Cattle markets were mostly steady, with steers unchanged and cows and heifers gaining up to 15 cents. Sheep and lambs were dull with little interest and prices steady from Wednesday's close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excen
Man Fires On Labor Leaders At State House
An insane man, John A Steele of Everett, shot at three labor leaders in the Massachusetts State House anteroom, fatally wounding Edward Cohen president of the AFL state branch, seriously wounding Dennis Driscoll Boston secretary, and injuring Arthur M Huddell ex president of the Central Labor Union. He had been released from an insane hospital on parole last month and was subdued by Private Secretary Charles Groves and Gen J P Whitney. Governor Guild assisted in tending the wounded and arranging hospital transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
State House
Governor Guild
Edward Cohen
Wynn
American Federation of Labor
Dennis D. Driscoll
Arthur M. Huddell
Central Labor Union
John A Steele
Evertt
Charles
Groves
J. P. Whitney
Guild
Steele
Cohen
Actress Clara Bloodgood Dies in Hotel Shooting
Baltimore December 6 Mrs Clara Bloodgood the actress killed herself in her room at the Hotel Stafford yesterday evening. Her body lay on the bed with a bullet through the roof of her mouth a .32 calibre revolver with three chambers empty nearby. No reason for the deed is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Clara, Bloodgood
Stafford
Indianapolis bride-to-be seeks help after groom flees with cash
Nellie Moore traveled from Indianapolis to Greencastle to obtain a marriage license and reported to police that her fiancé Harry Wheeler, who accompanied her to the city, disappeared with $45 of her money yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ind
Indianapolis
Nellie Moore
Harry Wheeler
New Is Chosen Washington Chair of Republican Party
December 6 report from Washington states Harry S. New of Indianapolis has been elected chairman of the Republican National Committee to succeed the resigned George B. Cortelyou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry 3. New
Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
George B. Cortelyou
Impeachment Move Against Decatur Mayor in Court
Decatur Indiana on December 3 reported the City Council seeks to impeach Mayor D D Coffee. A nine count circuit court complaint accuses intoxication and other oath violations. months of council friction preceded this move, which followed a failed city council effort. Bitter fight anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
D. D. Coffee
Notice to Pythian Sisters Lebanon Temple No 20 Meeting
Tonight is the regular meeting for Lebanon Temple No 20 of the Pythian Sisters attendance is requested by officers and members to conduct routine business and plans for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Thorntown Secretary Re-elected With Salary Increase
T B Pearson of Thorntown has been re elected secretary and treasurer of the American Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders Association. At the Chicago meeting he received a substantial salary increase and the year’s business showed strong gains, including a $13,800 dividend. Pearson has led the office since 1901, growing funds from $400 to ample profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Pearson
Thorntown
Chicago
Pearson
Duroc-Jersey
Troops Depart for Goldfield Under Roosevelt Order
Col Alfred Reynolds will command the Twentys second Infantry detachment from San Francisco toward Goldfield Nevada with tents thirty days rations arms and ammunition. A smaller Monterey contingent will follow by telegraph and head directly to Goldfield. President Roosevelt instructed Gen Funston to control the situation after Nevada Governor telegraphic requests. Haywood and Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners claim the miners are peaceful and no troops are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Alfred Reynolds
Twenty- S Second United States Infantry
Goldfield
Nev
Ft. McDowell
Monterey
Washington
Roosevelt
Funston
Nevada
Francisco
Moyer
Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
FP Club Meeting Notes From A. F. P. Club
The A F P Club met Wednesday night with sixteen members present. Carrie McKey was referenced in a review of The Little King of Angels Law of Teak by Myrtie Caplinger and Bob Hamp Placer by Parrish was also reviewed. A lunch was served. Menu lists roast chicken oyster tea biscuits mashed potatoes and other desserts.
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A. F. FP
Carrie McKey
Myrtie Caplinger
Bob Hamp
Parrish
Revie
Mary Coons
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Mrs. Bratton
City News
Bartman
Artman
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Star Theatre
J. B. Stevens
Massachusetts
Clara Bloodgood
Swine Breeders Association
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