Farmers Institute Discusses Butter Making Techniques
Boone County Farmers Institute held its annual session at Centenary Methodist Church. Rev Demeth Jotson opened with an invocation as G P Newsom of Indianapolis spoke on farm butter making, detailing pasteurization, starter culture, and proper temperature. The talk, delivered by Rinex Crane Small Cantley and Kersey, covered dairy practices and equipment, with Cantley added for Thursday and Friday lectures.
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Boone County Farmers’ Institute
Wells ‘Richardson
Messra
Rinex
Crane
Small
Cantley
Mra. Kersey
J. M. Cantley
Mr. Cantley
Institute
New Realty Firm Formed Schooler Cox Dooley
New Realty firm Schooler Cox Dooley Organteed John R Saunders Son sold their business and merged with John H Schooler at the former Fox drug store site on the square. The firm will offer real estate loans and insurance with Schooler Cox Dooley handling operations. Schooler has 15 years in the business. Cox formerly from Marion township now Lebanon resident. Dooley long county resident with seven years in the monument trade. All three are well known and highly regarded.
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John R. Saunders & Son
E. B. Dooley
William Cox
John H. Schooler
Mr. Schooler
J. M. Fox
Schooler, Cox & Dooley
Schooler
Cox
Marion Township
Lebanon
Dooley
Monument
Carmel Town Figures Revenue Boost from Pool Hall Licenses
At the start of 1907 Carmel expected about $1000 in tax receipts. The Town Board planned to spend most on public improvements. A recent meeting noted a $2 balance, but a stranger opened a room with five pool tables, increasing Liege table license revenue by 250 dollars and leaving the treasurer with more money than anticipated.
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Itown of
Carmel
Liege
Lawsuit Over Death of Perry Stiles Seeks 10000
The estate of Perry Stiles sues the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company for 10000 damages following the death of Stiles near Dayton Indiana on October 1 1907. The case cites a car strike while he worked as a section hand and could not hear warning signals due to noise from a nearby railroad.
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Tippecanoe Loan and Trnal Company
Perry Stiles
Lafayette
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern ‘Traction Company
Indianapolis & Northwestern
Stiles
Dayton
Bulew
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Street Car Strike Stirs Muncie Militias Called
In Muncie Indiana a street car strike sparked violence with rioters clashing as a city car and an interurban were driven by strike breakers. Police and militia units moved in to restore order amid reports no injuries.
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Interurban
Arma
Aspiring Candidates Compete for Landis’ Chair Seat
Lebanon man Albert Witt is reported to oppose Dinwiddie for district chairmanship as Guy E. Coffin of Indianapolis enters the Ninth district race for Congress according to the Frankfort Crescent. The county district political scene grows more muddled with new candidates and shifting alliances.
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Frankfort
Guy E. Coffin
Indianapolis
Con+greas
Saved by Mother Her Presence of Mind Dates Life
A mother’s quick thinking saved a life as she used available clothing to improvise aid. The incident highlights maternal calm under pressure and the importance of resourcefulness in emergency moments.
Washington delegates amid falling off in publican roll
A national convention in Washington shows fourteen lens delegates to the Republican party with the District of Columbia delegation presenting in a reduced number as part of the publican national tally.
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Washington
National
Columbia
Alston Endorsed for Governorship by Ninth District Democrats
The Ninth district Democrats met in Frankfort at the Crystal Theatre to endorse Alston for governor. Capt. D. F. Allen presided and addressed the gathering as George Williams, editor of the Foun, led remarks. M. E. Foley was re elected district chairman. The convention prepared for the congressional nominating event in Kokomo.
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Ninth Congressional District
Crystal Theatre
Frankfort
D. F. Allen
George Williams
Foun
Iain- Warren Democrat
Michael E. Foley
Crawfordsville
Kokomo
Foley
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Ralston
Ninth
Political contest heats up in county race for delegates
The piece outlines a local political clash led by Guy Coffin with county backing. Coffin aims to enter the convention with a robust anti Landis faction, warning of retaliatory moves into Carroll county if Landis supporters invade. Albert B. Witt of Boone County emerges as a district chairman candidate, joining the anti Landis faction in Lebanon where the convention will decide alliances and tactics.
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Landis
de. Tucker
Harness
Coffin
Angressman Landis
Carroll County
Guy Coffin
Pure Food Department
Indianapolis
George T Dinwiddie
Clinton County
Lebanon
Mth
Albert BL Witt
Boone County
Joe Witt
Final Settlement Shows George C Shirley Sums to 142129.73
The outgoing county treasurer George C Shirley handed over 142129.73 to successor Walter Porter in a final settlement. The report lists general funds 82909.29 school funds 54619.08 delinquent taxes 3548.95 current taxes 2021 etc. The article also notes past collectors Wileon and Foley and mentions a district convention and a pledge of support for Samuel M Ralston for governor.
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George C. Shirley
Walter Porter
Shirley
Wileon
Class Reception at Miss Lehman Home Marked by Festive Decor
Members of Class 10 were entertained at Miss Lehman white's home with class colors and decorations. A marshmallow roast over red coals followed by games and dancing. Miss Lohman and Mrs. Madge Myers hosted the event as the new year 1908 began with a luncheon at midnight. Guests included Miss Hazel Duval, Earl Cox and Orias Swigget.
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Mae Holloman
Loleta Thomas
Hazel Duval
Earl Cox
Orias Swigget
Masons to Install Boone Lodge No public installation event
Boone Lodge No FP A M plans installation of its new officers Friday at 1430 hours. The event is open to all Masons and their guests with cordial attendance, followed by a luncheon.
First suit of the year filed in circuit court
The first suit of the year filed in the circuit court names Henry A Kennods and Frank Spencer as plaintiffs and John M Conyers as defendant. The plaintiffs were members of a contracting firm who built a walk in Pettview position. The suit seeks judgment for $16 against lot No 66 in Fair.
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Circuit
Tg One
Henry A. Kennods
Frank Spencer
John M. Conyers
Pettview
Congery
Wabash College Professor Delivers AAAS Address in Chicago
Prof J B Garner of Wabash College attends the Chicago AAAS meeting this week and is on the program for an address today. He is the sole Indiana representative among many speakers, a notable honor noted by his friends.
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J. B. Garner
Chicago
Wabash College
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Indiana
Lecture at Methodist Church on City Life of Country Life
Free lecture Thursday evening at the Methodist church on City Life of Country Life by J. M. Cantley of Logansport. Cantley described as able and pleasing, promising an entertaining evening for a substantial audience. Farmers in attendance urged.
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Methodist Church
J. M. Cantley
Logansport
Star Theatre Reopens With Vaudeville and Pictures
The Star Theatre will reopen tonight with a vaudeville bill featuring The Great Beau doin and a trio of acts including Avery and Carl, black face comedians and dancers, plus moving pictures and illustrated song. The program runs for the rest of the week, drawing expectant crowds.
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Star Theatre
Beaudoin
Death in a Shelby County Barn: Benjamin F Trader Found Hanging
Isaac Trader, of Zionsville, was summoned after the death of his son Benjamin F Trader of Old Middleton in Shelby county. Benjamin, age fifty, was found hanging to a rafter in his barn at about six this morning after his wife failed to wake him from midnight. Life was extinct.
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Zionsville Times
Isaac Trader
Shelby County
Shelbyville Dispatch
Benjamin F Trader
Old Middletown
Day Bring Suit for Divorce and Alimony in Advance Woman
Eva J Day files a complaint against J Harve Day alleging desertion Nov 3 19xx after 14 years of marriage, habitual drunkenness and cruel treatment. She seeks divorce custody of their child $1000 alimony maintenance of $180 for support and restoration of her maiden name Eva J McClellan.
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Eva J. Day
Drodight
J. Harve Day
Rellig
Sean
Uiinoig
Crawfonville
Ville
Eva J. McClellan
Hog market slips as prices drop in Indianapolis trading
Hog prices fell 5 to 10 cents from the previous day in Indianapolis. Tops were quoted at 4.65 with most sales between 4.45 and 4.85, and some sales as low as 4.40 in isolated cases. The draft from Tuesday brought about 4,000 head, with roughly 12,000 fresh arrivals noted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jan
War on Black Hand by New York Police
New York January 2. Spurred by repeated bomb outrages and fires in tenement districts police pursue a possible organized Black Hand blackmail network in New York's Italian community. Detectives seek links to threats and the headquarters of a suspected mob after a bomb damaged a Bant Eleventh Street tenement, injuring a man and prompting heightened activity. Italian detectives probe sources within their own community about recent and past attacks and extortion attempts.
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New York
Par
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Dayton, Ind
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Praneport
Albert Witt
Dinwiddie
Alston
M. E. Foley
Vention
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Masons
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Faller
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