Funeral for 16 year old Wilkins after hunting accident
William O. Wilkins died from an accidental gun discharge while hunting. He aged sixteen years, five months, and three days, leaving three brothers. Funeral set for Saturday at Brown's Wonder at 2 p m with Rev H L Bailey officiating. interment at Brown's Wonder.
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William O. Wilkins
Wilkins
Lebanon
Tre
Henry Wilkins
Charley
Freddie
Omer Wilkins
Brown's
Rev . L. Bailey
Brown's Wonder
INSTALL OFFICERS OF Boone Homestead No 263 Yeoman of America
Boone Homestead No 263 Yeoman of America installed officers for the next year Wednesday night. Names include Yoreman W W Picks Master of Ceremonies M L Ellis Correspondent W C Ridgeway Master of Accounts M D Jones Chaplain Dr T B Turner Overseer T B Stevenson Guard W B Carroll D L Pidgeon deputy of Indianapolis was installing officer. Indianapolis degree team will visit in three weeks to confer degrees on a large class fi candidates. Twenty candidates awaiting initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Homestead No. 263
Yeoman of
Explosion Kills Two at Princeton Coal Mine
In Princeton Indiana a fatal blast at 7:15 PM claimed the lives of shot firers Mike St Clair and Solomon Lawrence. Their bodies were reported as horribly mangled in the mine disaster.
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Princeton
Ind
Mike St. Clair
Solomon Lawrence
Jackson Chosen Indiana Democratic State Chairman
Jackson of Greenfield was elected chairman of the Indiana Democratic state committee at the Grand Hotel after 42 ballots. The selection signals influence from the Taggart faction, though National Chairman Taggart denied the pick was his man.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.S
Stokes”) Jackson
Greenfield
Indiana
Democratic State Committee
Grand Hotel
Jackson
Taggart
Indiana swine breeders elect officers at state meetings
Charles Hemenway of Zionsville was reelected secretary of the Indiana Swine Breeders Association in Indianapolis. Perry Barker of Thorntown was chosen vice president of the Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders Association. J W Brendle of Zionsville was elected first vice president and Len Hinshaw of Zionsville joined the executive board of the Standard Chester White Record Association.
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Charles 8. Hemenway
Zionsville
Indiana Swine Breeders Association
Indianapolis
In‘fing Duroe-Jersey Swine Broders Association
Perry M. Barker
Thorntown
J. W. Brendle
First View
Len Hinshaw
Standard Chester White Record Association
Aberdeen Angus Show Judge picks at State Fair
The Indiana Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association, meeting at the State House in Indianapolis, urged the cattle department superintendent to appoint 1908 show judge candidates with strong Tatwal reputations. Potential nominees include M. A. Judy, L. Lantz, J. H. Skinner, L. McWhorter, and A. A. Armstrong, all noted as seasoned judges.
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Indiana
Aberdeen Angus Breeders’ Association
State House
Indianapolis
Cattle Department
M. A. Judy
Beech
L. Lantz
Carlock
J. H. Skinner
Purdue Agricultural School
L. McWhorter
Aiedo
A. A. Armstrong
Camarga
Christmas riot in Hammond and Servian deaths linked to holiday excess
A chaotic Christmas celebration in Hammond and nearby Servian quarters led to riotous violence after police barred firearm use. Two men were fatally wounded and numerous arrests followed as officers fought through a mob of about 2000. The report also notes multiple local deaths and funerals including Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Shelly, with various tributes and church services mentioned.
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Hammond
Ind
Wright
John Leitleman
Lazar Perich
Beesice
Leitleman
Perich
Jamestown Records Two Sudden Deaths Promptly
Two sudden deaths were reported in Jamestown on Monday. Mrs Elizabeth Gibson, aged seventy eight, was found dead in bed alone. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Wes Walker. Emanuel Jacoby of Sugar Creek Township was also noted among the deceased.
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Oz Walker
Crawfordsville
Gibson
Jane Shelly
Abraham Shelly
Dover Church
Thorntown
Jacoby
Sugar Creek Township
Thorntown Methodist Church
Jamestown
Elizabeth Gibson
Wes Walker
Postoffice Order Tightens Transport of Intoxicants
NSW order restricts use of wagons for transporting intoxicants via mail channels, separating post office from sale or delivery of liquor. Critics call it a government joke, arguing it pushes evasion through new routes into dry districts.
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Post Ofice
Are Bel
Shoe store to relocate and remodel in Goodwin building
Honan and Riley to vacate current shop on South Lebanon Street and occupy the old Philo Nease saloon space after modernization. A new bank may move into the vacated site as shoe stock shifts to the relocated location in the same block.
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Honan & Riley
Philo Nease
Goodwin Building
Lebanon Streets
Emil Schopbach
Attet
Nealis
Mission Circle Holds Regular Meeting at Baptist Mission
The Mission Circle of the zs Inaiée met Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist Mission with about forty members present. President Pleasant Dooley led devotions, and papers were read on West Coast Africa missions. Readings and songs followed, including Navijo life letters from Rev. Thayer, with prayers urging protection for missionaries, especially in Crozier, New Mexico. A lunch was served with help from Miss Maud Witt.
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The
Baptist Mission
J. W. Witt
East South Street
Witt
T. Reynolds
Pleasant Dooley
H. Felker
Africa
J. Gillam
Maggie Robeyie
Geo. B. McKee
Tia Thayer
New Mexico
Thayer
Maud Neal
Cause of Missions
Crozier
N. M
Misa Maud Witt
Three Men Visited Frankfort Over Landis Case
Three men described as desirous of taking Charles B Landis’ congressional scale were in Frankfort yesterday. They were Guy Comin, Dre ADR. Tucker of Noblesville, and B F Harness of Kohomu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Landis
Prankfort
Guy Comin
Dre Adr. Tucker
Noblesville
B. F. Harness
Kohomu
Anniversary gathering of the Belles of 60 holds midweek meeting
About forty members met at Mrs. Dicks on South East street for an anniversary gathering. They recalled youth via news stories and old songs, singing with renewed meaning, as the group felt younger than their years.
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T. B Dicks
South East Street
Landis Congressman's Reception in Lebanon Highlights Speech
Congressman C. B. Landis was honored at an informal reception in the Lebanon court room. He spoke briefly on recent congressional achievements, tariff revision, currency legislation, and veteran pensions, noting reforms in printing and the ousting of liquor interests. He remained over to greet friends and meet party leaders.
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C. B. Landis
Landis
George W. Campbell
Congress
Reed
Imoot
Congressional
Government Printing Department
Traction Strike Sparks Talk Of Sympathetic Action
Muncie labor mood tightens as reports spread that W D Mahon and A J Rehner of the Amalgamated Association seek a sympathetic strike supported by the American Federation of Labor. Officials deny charges while tensions rise over Belner's removal and the city's response to inflammatory remarks.
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Mu’ie
Ind
Muncie
W. D. Mahon
A. J. Rehner
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railways
American Federation of Labor
Indiana Union ‘Traction Company
Amalgamated Association
Brotherhood
Laters
Belner
Tion
Mahon
Amalgamated Associates
Behner
Heiner
Man Hon
Indiana
Hie
Alinda
Merce
Burglary and Arson Reported in Crawfordsville Home
The Crawfordsville Journal details a Tuesday night burglary at Dr. J. C. McCormick’s home on Jefferson Street. The thief robbed the house and started two fires by igniting a lace curtain and rug, then fled. Mrs. Steele, returning home, fought the flames and burned her hands while extinguishing the blaze.
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DR. Wcormick
Crawfordsville
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Stokes
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Thorstone
Aberdeen
Angus
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Sugar Creek
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Philo Neeses Roof
Honan
Riley
Mission Circle
Baptist Organization
New York
Hha
Cmcago
Cedar Siding
Jovel
Broadway
Frankfort
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American Federation of Labor May
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