Byroad Divorce Case Details Cross Complaint Filed
Eliza J. Byroad has filed a cross complaint in a divorce suit against Neal T. Byroad. She alleges desertion on Jan 22 1808 and lack of support, reports he locked provisions and abused her, and cites an ante-nuptial agreement to pay her 1160 and transfer 1100 after marriage. She claims he owns seven acres in Center township valued around 2000 and seeks divorce alimony and reimbursement for case costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Byroad
Neal T. Byroad
Center Township
Meeting of Christian Womans Board on Women of the Bible
Despite bad weather the Christian Womans Board of Missions at Central Christian church held a profitable session at treasurer Mrs. L. E Brown’s home. Led by Mrs. C C Higgins, discussions covered Women of the Old and New Testaments and the responsibility of Christian women in Bible teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Womans’ Board of Missions
Central Christian Church
L. E Brown
C. C. Higgins
Artman
Charles Higbee
Willa Tice
Sadie Darnall
Adelaide Proctor
Edith
Higher Court Reverses Ruling on Wooded Shortcut Passage
A higher court reversed a judgment denying an injunction to close a short road through Grant county woods used for years as a shortcut to the Muncie pike. Gillespie farm access was contested as the wood lot owner sought closure since the south end road had been vacated. The court found the path had been dedicated as a highway, and one interested owner cannot justify blocking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Gillexple
Grant County
Muncie Pike
Gillespie's Gate
Gillespie
United in Marriage in Frankfort Office Ceremony
The Frankfort Times reports yesterday afternoon Elmer E Jenkins and Selah Marie Wood united in marriage in the county clerk’s office. Rev G J Sias of the Christian church officiated in front of a few friends. The bride is granddaughter of the state Ted Dew and a charming young lady. Jenkins is son of Howard E Jenkins former county commissioner and runs a livery business in Michigantown. The Times extends congratulations.
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Frankfort Times
Elmer E. Jenkins
Selah Marie Wood
G. J. Sias
Christian Church
Serlee
Ted’ Dew
Jenkins
Howard E. Jenkins
Michigantown
Sterling
The
Times
Presbyterian women raise funds at Caldwell home
The Industrial Union of the Presbyterian church met at Miss Helen Caldwell's home with Mrs. George Campbell and Mrs. Frank Coombs hosting. The program featured songs and a parody, ended with a collection of 107 dollars, and over sixty women attended despite a winter storm, citing the event as pleasing and worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Union of the
Presbyterian Church
Helen Caldwell
George Campbell
Frank Coombs
Moyrtea ‘Kelly
Daily
Jesus
Mary van Nuys
Navy enlistment notice for Leslie Means in Virginia station
Leslie Means eldest son of Mr and Mrs William Means enlists in the navy at a training station. He left today for West Virginia to report for duty. The assignment runs for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie
U. S. Navy
Leslie Means
Wiliam Means
Pidianenole
Rose county option bill wins Senate approval in Ohio
Passed by a 24 to 1 vote, the Rose county option bill moves to the House. Backers predict a larger majority there. Amendments delay effect to Sept 1 1908 and raise petition signer threshold to 3y per cent of county voters. Counties could vote every three years on keeping or banning saloons.
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Columbus
Senate
Rose County
Ohio General Assembly
House
Came Here to Wed Robert H Darter and Miss Rath Harrison
Indianapolis couple Robert H Darter and Rath Harrison wed today at noon in the Meth in that church with Rev Demetrius Tillotson officiating Darter a painter employed in Indianapolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H Darter
Rath Harrison
Indianapolis
Methin
Demetrius Tillotson
Darter
Claypool Seeks $5141 Allowance in Probate Court
Attorney outlines expenditures by John W. Claypool in tracing and following Rhodius in Indanapolis. The guardian objects as M Berryhill contests the claim for additional allowance. Evidence presented yesterday detailing the true inwardness of many payments in locating Rhodius Elma Dare Rhodius and others.
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John W. Claypool
Rhodius
Elma Dare
Whatton
Cass Connaway
Indanapolis
Market report shows price uptick for safes and cattle demand
Heavy demand for safes drove prices up to gems with most safes between 4.50 and 460 as big orders filled. Cattle receipts were light, with good steers steady to higher. Heavy cows and light feeders improved demand, bulls and canners steady, stockers and feeders easy. Calf alleys receipts were light but prices held steady.
Byers sues express firms over lost prize chickens
Carl Byers of near Hazelrigg files suit against American Express Co and Adams Express Co for $1,000 damages for seven prize chickens shipped October 1997 from Hazelrigg to Jamestown Exposition that died in transit. The case cites Byers as a chicken fancier seeking compensation for loss of poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl 8, Byers
Hazelrigg
Sen
American Express Co
Adams Express Co
Byers
American Ex‘press Co
Indianapolis
National Convention of Unemployed Plans Federal Aid Request
The National Convention of the Unemployed in St. Louis on February 6 decided to seek a $25 million government loan to aid men and women out of work. Proposals include insurance against unemployment and government ownership of key industries. Petitions will be sent to President Roosevelt and Congress. Coxey’s Army organizer Joseph L. Coxey will speak. War Secretary Taft invited for Sunday night. The resolutions committee urged direct relief, free worker transportation, and removal of the vagrancy law to prevent arrest of able-to-support individuals.
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ST. Louis
Nasr
Roosevelt
Congress
Joseph L. Coxey
Coxey's Army
Taft
Ben L. Bettman
Chicago
James Eads Howe
Eilis
Boston
W. J. Millard
Cincinnati
Cora V. Harvey
Condition of Wheat in County After Snow
Farmers report wheat in several areas has been damaged by freezing and thawing as snow covers fields. Some plants may die or be stunted, but many believe the snow will yet save undamaged stands. The extent will become clear in spring, and farmers remain cautiously hopeful about losses.
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Mack
Change of agents at interurban company replaces Martin
William Martin resigns as local agent of the interurban company. Charles M. Harper of Frankfort assumes the post today after serving as assistant agent at Frankfort for the past year. The Crescent lauds Harper as faithful and capable in his duties, noting Martin’s four years of service and rare days off.
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William Martin
Arerut Enulopment
Martin
Charles M. Harper
Frankfort
Harper
Prankfot
Frankfort Crescent
Interurban
Indiana Rep Landis Notches Quick Win In Printing Office Scandal
Congressman Landis receives congratulations as he secures the suspension of Public Printer Charles A. Stillings. Washington sources note Stillings’ links to the President and Secretary Loeb, underscoring Landis’s decisive action after brief investigation.
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Washington
Landis
Indiana
Charles.a. Stillings
Congré&a
Stillings
Loeb
Landry
White House
Expenditures debated in Claypool case and moving times remark
Judge Merle Walker and guardian Janes Berryhill ruled Claypool’s expenses reasonable totaling 6293.73. Witness and detective costs plus transport to Meadville and New York dominate the sum, with specific line items including 1092.72 for witnesses and 5141 for the Rhodiue pursuit. A separate note recalls shipments of chickens to Jamestown Exposition and ineffable elevator charges in Indianapolis. The plaintiff seeks 1000 damages as Mr. Claypool described the era as moving times due to upheaval.
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Satinty
Merle N. A. Walker
Guardian
Janes M. Berryhill
Claypool
Lebanon
Rhodiue
Meadville
Pittsburg
Louisville
New York
Indianapolis
Conductor Stricken On Train Between Chicago And Kankakee
Passenger conductor Jack Magill was stricken with paralysis while punching a ticket on a speeding Dig Pour train between Chicago and Kankakee. The train ran late as he received care from the company surgeon upon arrival in Kankakee.
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Chicago
Kankakee
Jack Magill
Dig Pour
Magill
Inet
Randle and Gott Wedding at Rev Stover Home
Last night at 7:30 oclock Harry Randle married Nellie Gott at Rev J A Stover residence. The ceremony was conducted by Mr Stover followed by a dinner at the bride’s mother Mrs John Vicito’s home on Klotz and Busby streets. The groom is a fore age seelding near New Brunswick. Both are well known with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stover
Harry Randle
Nellie
Gott
Mr. Stover
John Vicito
Klotz
Busby Streets
Seelding
New Bronewick
One Saloon Left in City as Licenses Expire
One Lebanon saloon closes as Philo Neese's Heenge drinkshop ends, leaving a single saloon run by Cloyd Taylor. His license will expire in April, signaling further consolidation in the local drinking trade.
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Lebanon
Philo Neese
Cloyd Taylor
Five firemen injured as Racine clubroom fire spreads
Racine Wisconsin dawn blaze in the Alschuler block clubrooms injures five firefighters including Capt John Diedish James Bruce Peter Joachtins John Sirhgile and Charles Jenmn. Wall collapse trapped men. rescuers saved James Brace. Loss valued at 120000 with damage to Racine Club Harbridge Grocery and other firms. fire blamed on defective electric wiring. Cincinnati report notes Licking rolling mill in Covington Kentucky destroyed by early fire with 200000 property loss and 400 workers affected.
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Racine Chal
Alschuler
Math ‘Street
John Diedish
Peter Joachtins
James
Bruce
John Sirhgile
Charles Jenmn
En Wil
James Brace
Dan & Sol Clothing Company
Harbridge Grocery Cony Racine Club
Zahn Dey ‘Company
Harbridge
Cincinnati
Licking
Twelth Street
Licking River
Covington
Valentines Galore Outshines Valentines in Display
Dealers showcase valentines and rise of post cards as popular tokens of affection this year. Cheap cards fade while post cards offer a broader range of sentiments from sweet to comic. Prices reach up to ten dollars for a love note, with many humorous and tender designs on display.
Breach of Warranty Suit Over Jersey Cow Sale
James Lute sues Carl Rosenstihl for breach of warranty alleging the Jersey cow sold for 40 dollars was sick unsound and died. The plaintiff claims the cow was warranted to be a good milk cow sound and healthy. He cites failure of the warranty at the time of sale in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Lute
Carl Rosenstihl
Jersey
Tess
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CHOSS
Neal
Supreme Court
Tod Dew
E. Jenkins
Terian Industrial Union
NAVY
Ohio Senate
Robert EK
Miss Rath Hare
M. Berryhill
Ney
Ance
Gems
Carl
Jamestown
York Press
National Convention of Unemployed
Wm. Martin
Big Four
Randle—Gott
Racine
Wisconsin
Racine, Wie
Covington, Ky
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