Oak Hill Cemetery Sale Proposal Brought to Lebanon Council
The Lebanon city council discussed a proposal presented by Oak Hill Cemetery Association to sell about forty acres and appurtenances for 12 500. The council also awarded brick street cleaning contracts to Charles W. Brown and D N Harmon at 125 dollars a month and planned payments and contract terminations. The meeting adjourned to 7 pm for final decisions on hot water heating.
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Albert FR. Witt
Oak Cemetery Association
Oak Hill Cemetery
Assaia
Lebanon
Ind
Board of Directure of Aid Aviation
The
of Lebanon
Bratton
Charles W. Brown
D. N. Harmon
Jackson
B. Shockley
Ridgeway
Rumored National League trade links Cincinnati and clubs
The Newark American Tribune reports a clouded rumor of a major deal in the National League involving Cincinnati and other clubs. Garry Herrmann Murphy and Frank Chance were seen in discussion, with possible involvement of Del ward at first base and Zinmerjan at second, plus an outfielder.
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Newark
Inider
del Ward
Zinmerjan
Murphy
Johny Kane
Bun- Pearce
Liing
Berryhill
Johnny Kling
Grand Jury Work Suspicious Drug Trade Probed
The Thorntown Argus Enterprise reports the grand jury in session this week examining liquor concerns and druggists. An officer reviewed county prescription certificates from the past year for irregularities while Sheriff McRoberts returned with druggists’ notes. A man was interviewed but declined to make a full report.
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Thorntown Argus-Enterprisey
McRoberts
Thi City
Fire devastates northern Tampa boarding house district
Fire swept the extreme northern Tampa area starting in a boarding house and burning for four hours. Fifty five acres, eighteen and a half blocks, 308 buildings destroyed with about 660 thousand dollars in damages. One woman died from excitement.
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Tampa
Fla
New York
New York City Railway Co
George W. Grote & Co
County Commissioner Arrested in Indianapolis Case
Commissioner John McGregor was arrested Saturday afternoon on a grand jury indictment charging conspiracy to defraud and accepting a bribe. He was hospitalized in his hotel room at the time. This is the second arrest in the courthouse probe. bailiff Mr. Huggins was jailed earlier, with more arrests expected.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John McGregor
McGregor
Huggins
Harrod Released on Bond Ahead of Trial
Crawfordsville Indiana March 2 George Harrod charged with murder whose Montgomery Circuit Court trial set for March 3 was freed yesterday on a $1,000 bond furnished by the Big Four Railway Company and by his father Frank Harrod of near Lincoln Nebraska.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
George Harrod
Montgomery
Big Four Railway Company
Frank Harrod
Lincoln
Neb
Snake sighting on Sugar Creek ends with slain viper
The Thorntown Times recounts a early snake tale from Sugar Creek northeast of town. Robert Coffman tracked a snake's snowy tracks and found a three-foot viper under a log. Despite the cold, the reptile fought before Coffman killed it.
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Thorntown Times
Sugar Creek
Robert Coffman
Corman
Ross Commended For Cadillac Band Concert Leadership
The Cadillac Daily Citizen extols a recent city band concert under director D. Ross former Lebanon band leader. The paper praises Ross as a soloist and ensemble player and notes the public verdict that his band was superior to anything previously known in the city.
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Cadillac
Mich
Daily Citizen
D. Ross
Lebanon
Ross
Landis slate wins in Frankfort primary
In Frankfort Indiana on February 29 the Republican congressional convention delegates were chosen with a Landis slate garnering 718 to 218. Outside townships vote today and Landis supporters expect Clinton County to back Landis entirely for the delegation.
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Frankfort
Ind
Landis
Clinton County
Controlling Recollections and Allegation in Nevada Case
A Nevada judge faced by an attorney’s remark acted contrary to decorum by striking down the fee with existing statutes. The lines show how memory and temper are both governable and prone to misstep in legal proceedings. The piece contrasts recollection control with judicial conduct amid a disputed attorney fee.
Democrats Select State Delegates at Center Township Convention
Center township Democrats held an afternoon convention in the court room at 2:15 to name delegates. Congress delegates chosen included J. M. Small and A. D Goodwin with alternates to be selected. State convention delegates named: Joseph A. Coons, D. R. Daily, A. J. Shelby, and R G. Holloman with alternates to follow. The session lasted only a few minutes.
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Center Township
TN. Kersey
Guillion
Claudy D. McKey
S. M. Ralston
Boone County
Tol Titus
Mr. Gullion
Joseph A. Coons
D. R. Daily
A. J. Shelby
R G. Holloman
J. M. Small
A. D Goodwin
Thomas Honan
H M_ Coulter
Japan Demands Apology in Tatsu Maru Seizure
TOKIO says it will use force if needed to secure an apology and indemnity over the Tatsu Maru, which Japan asserts was seized in Portuguese waters after cleared from Kobe with arms for Macao. China prefers a mixed court solution. Japan rejects unless the vessel is released and an insult to the flag is apologized for.
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Tokio
China
Kobe
Macao
Pekin
Viscount
Haywahi
Japan
Idzumi
Hong Kong
Too Many Unreal Wants and New York Matrimony Ad
A dated collection of snippets notes unreal wants and a New York paper advertisement seeking a wife with strict tallied traits. Also mentions headaches with cold feet hinting at circulation, plus a home remedy of cold foot baths and a brisk rub.
Large Remonstrances Sweep Frankfort Wards and Township
The Frankfort Times reports a sweeping remonstrance effort across all four wards and the township. Four remonstrances were filed in the county auditor office at 0:15 am, with a formal submission ready for the county commissioners next March. Of 276 withdrawal cards checked, only 48 met legal requirements, boosting temperance confidence for a majority in each ward and prompting more power of attorney filings.
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Frankfort
Galcon
E. A. Spray
Charles Smith
Rev. Stark
Temperance
Remonstrances and saloon licenses in early 1900s wards
The report lists remonstrators and majorities by ward and township, detailing numbers for First Ward Second Ward and Township Remonstrance. It notes saloon interests plan further legal checks on signatures and potential actions after commissioners rule next February. It also lists license holders and expiration dates in fragments from the period.
Murder of Antilles captain shocks New Orleans
Captain Frank Kemble master of the Southern Pacific steamer Antilles was killed on the New Orleans waterfront near his ship. His body showed a head wound and his pockets were found inside out. Police attribute the crime to robbers who have crowded the city for the winter, known for bold hold ups. The Antilles sails New York to New Orleans and Havana trips.
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New Orleans
Frank Kemble
New York
Southern Pacific
Kemble
Antilles
Havana
Insurance Decision Upholds Widow’s Win in Clark Policy
The appellate court affirmed a judgment for William E B Clark’s widow on his life policy. It ruled the insurer must return premiums within a reasonable time after learning false answers. the United States Health and Accident Insurance Co kept funds for nearly two years before correcting facts, so the policy could not be repudiated as fraudulently obtained.
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William EB. Clark
Winchester
United States Health and Accident Insurance ‘Company
Palley
Fire Kills Mother and Three Children in Pittsburg
A blaze on Brereton avenue in the foreign district killed a mother Caroline Viacak aged 33 and her children Stephen 9 Carroll 4 Pater 2, with a nineteen year old girl and John Kalinkowski among the injured. An overturned lamp started the fire, exits were blocked, many boarders escaped by jumping windows, and property loss is about 8000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
Brereton-avenue
Caroline Viacak
Stephen Viacak
Carroll Viacak
Pater Viacak
Fide
John Kalinkowski
Viacak
Kalinkowski
Shower Party For Lola Cunningham Bride Elect
About fifty neighbors gathered at John and Eva Cunningham’s country home south of town for a shower honoring their daughter Lola Cunningham who will wed Mr Huffman of Harrison township. Guests enjoyed gifts socialization games and singing as the evening closes with thanks for a pleasant time.
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John
Eva Cunningham
Lola
Other Huffman
Harrison Township
Pate
Misa
Ermie Gillaspie
Jamestown
Charles and Wife
Indianapolis
News Notes From Over the County Happenings
Rural items from Thorntown and surrounding areas. Sixty members joined the Thorntown Knights at Pythias lodge after a member contest. George Lyster’s side won and Harvey Nithers must host a banquet. Barker and Riley attend American Berkshire Congress in Nashville. Riley elected state Berkshire Association manager, sale in Crawfordsville Oct. 15. Mrs. Schafer buys Crawfordville property to move there. Hirsh Graves reports smallpox confinement release in San Jose. Nick Clemons injured by a fractious horse. two ribs broken. Seven month school term approved for Worth township. funds exist for longer term but plan sticks to seven months. Otis, son of Wallace Courtney in Denver, reportedly seriously ill. Nancy S. Harding dies at 81 near Zionsville. funeral at Mount Jackson. Claude Waite’s team damages while moving John Richardson. drivers uninjured. George Davis in Jamestown remains serious after horse kick. three ribs broken. Elmer Houk and family move from Kentucky to Boone county near Jamestown. Houk is brother of James Houk of New York store in Jamestown. Jackson township advisory board considers bonds to repair Jamestown schoolhouse. One week left in James town graded schools. high school to continue about a month. Advance schools to stay open six to eight weeks due to late start.
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John Richardson
Claude Waite
George Davis
Jamestown
Central Indiana High School Oratorical Contest May Held Here
It has been decided to hold the Central Indiana High School Oratorical Contest in this city on May. The test will take place in the Grant Opera House.
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Central Indiana High School
Asspeli Hon
Grant Opers House
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Frank Shaft
Samuel DeHaven
R. Barringer
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George Lyster
Harvey Nithers
E. G. Barker
Marley Riley
Thorntown
American Berkshire Congress
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State Berkshire Association
Barker
Mary Schafer
Crawfordville
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Whitestone
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Worth Township
Stewart
Wallace Courtney
Whitestown
Otis
Denver, Colo
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Zionsville
Mount Jackson
Elmer Houk
Kentucky
Philip Feathers
Mr. Houk
James
EL Houk
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