Pioneer Woman Nancy Caldwell Dies at 93 in Marion Township
Obituary of Nancy Caldwell age 93 who died of blood poisoning at her daughter Mrs Alexander Campbell’s home in Marion township. Born February 3 1814 in Nicholas county Kentucky she married David Caldwell in 1822. Survived by daughter Margaret Ann Campbell and sister Mrs Susan Bradshaw. Funeral held at home noon with Rev J T Phillips officiating at Hopewell cemetery.
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Nancy Caldwell
Alexander Campbell
Marion Township
Caldwell
Nicholas County
Kentucky
David Caldwell
Margaret Ann Campbell
Susan Bradshaw
Miraimda
Christian Church
J. T. Phillips
Haris
Hopewell
Corn Variety Trials At Purdue Soil Test Results
Interesting results from Thorntown Argud-Perprise with Purdue University tests show Boone County White yielding 76 bushels per acre, Leming Yellow 77.5, Reed's Early Dent 77 bushels, Golden Dent 55.25, and Riley's Favorite 65.5 bushels per acre. Tests used identical soil, clover, and six loads of manure per acre, soil broke May 27, corn planted May 28, hill rows, harvested later.
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Thorntown
Haber
Purdue University
Boone County
Reed
Riley
Porn
Male Contest At Central Christian Church Jan Seventeenth
The male contest under the auspices of the W C T U will be held at Central Christian church on the evening of January 17. Speaking and musical numbers will be performed by men and boys. A splendid program has been prepared.
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Central Christian Church
Landis faction wins decisive GOP delegates in Clinton County
Republicans in Center township Clinton county held a meeting yesterday and chose delegates to the district convention. The Landis faction secured a decisive victory over rivals.
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Center Township
Clinton County
Landis
Indiana Breeders Press Tax Plot Link Denied
Miss Stubbs, Indiana State Statistician, assures pure bred live stock data will not be used for tax hikes. Despite 20 000 breeders being contacted, many fear taxation schemes, though reports will remain confidential and statewide breed totals will be published county by county.
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Indiana
Stubbs
Skyscraper Fire Claims Five Firemen In New York
Four firemen died when responding to a Parker Building fire in Manhattan. The twelve story block between East Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets burned severely with losses estimated above five hundred thousand dollars. Firefighting teams battled through smoke and collapsing walls as crews advanced up to the fifth floor. several others were injured and a large-scale alert caused traffic chaos. The fire eventually burned out, but the casualties marked a tragic toll on Engine 72 and Fire Patrol No. 3.
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New York
Parker
Nineteenth Streets
Fourth Avenue
Manhattan
Fie
Engine Company No. 72
Fire Patrol No. 3
Delegates Selected At Local Convention And Pineapple Talk
Lon Varnte called the convention to order with C D Crear chosen as chair and 3 N Cragan as secretary. Landis slate delegates elected by acclamation for congressional and district conventions with names read by Jesse Neff. Following precinct meetings, Mrs T O Beck shared pineapple preparation tips and a fruit salad luncheon for cooking club members.
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Lon Varnte
Oder
C.D. Crear
3. N. Cragan
Landis
Friends of the Delphi Statesman
Jesse Neff
Ellis G. Darnell
Sandia
Beck
Thorntown officials announce Fort Worth plant promotion
Marion Crouch, a Thorntown native long employed by Swift & Co. in Chicago, is promoted to the Fort Worth plant superintendency with a salary increase. The meeting also chose Charles J. Stewart as chairman after a secret session and Stewart pledged to lead a campaign honoring the appointment.
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Thorntown
James
Berlin Police Clear Streets After Manifestation
Berlin reports describe continued police presence at strategic points and stations after yesterday's manhood suffrage demonstration in Prussia. Many arrested last day were released today as the Social-Democratic committee, led by Bebel Singer and associates, denounces Prince von Roelow's rejection of secret ballots and maintains the property voting qualifications as a war declaration.
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Berlin
Fiede Waa
Prussia
Herr Bebel
Herr Singer
Social-Democratic Party
Prince von Roelow
Opposing Landis Delegates Chosen at Center Township Meeting
In a crowded courtroom this afternoon the Republican Center township convention selected delegates to the congressional conventions and named precinct committeemen. The expected fight over Landis did not develop as anticipated, with all states chosen by unanimous vote.
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Center Township
Interesting and Fripitable Session At Home of Mrs White
A social gathering at Mrs James White's home discussed practical uses of sour milk and dairy byproducts. The event covered bread making, cake quality, linen bleaching, silver cleaning, milk preservation, and even medicinal and livestock feeding applications, sharing experiences from multiple women.
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James White
Democrats Name Stewart County Party Chairman
Three candidates vied for the post, with T. C. Beck and M. and Stewart as the contenders. The precinct committeemen met at City Hall to complete the county central committee organization in a crowded council chamber.
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County Central Committee
Nearing Completion on City Directory Project
Jimes Lowry and C N Beach, in charge of the city directory work, expect to finish tasks Wednesday and Thursday and have the directories ready for distribution. The effort involves compiling listings for residents and businesses in the city.
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Jimes
Lowry
C. N. Beach
Usu
Hog Market Opens Steady to Higher on Heavy Hogs
Heavy hogs lead opening trades with best heavies at 4.60 to 4.65 and top 4.65 for extra choice. Lights hit 4.50 to 4.55, market later eased and closed about 1.00 lower. Cattle market shows strength with steady to higher butcher stock, fat cows steady, steers stronger, calves up to 9 dollars, sheep demand firm to stronger for choice lambs. Run about 15,000. no feeding steers or stockers.
Sunday Lecture by Dr Charles Grant Jordon at St Paul Church
Dr Charles Grant Jordon speaks Sunday night at the Methodist church under Brotherhood of St Paul auspices. His topic The Man the Ager Want. Jordon praised as eloquent, scholarly, courageous and deeply inspirational by Clarksburg News in glowing terms.
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Charles Grant Jordon
Methoding
Brotherhood of St. Paul
Clarksburg
West Va
Jordon
Charles Grant
Jordan
Clarkeburg
Soldiers Muncie On Monday As Saloon Closures Persist
General McKee announced troops would likely be sent home today with expectant movement unknown. Saloon owners petitioned to reopen for Saturday trade but were denied. Police on alert after arson and burglary reports amid riots. Saloon raids from street car riots face “blind tiger” charges. trials scheduled for Monday afternoon.
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Munc.s Ind
McKee
Mundé
Thebes
Wne
Jury Is Secured in Thaw Case in New York
After five days of selection and examination of hundreds of talesmen the jury in the Thaw case was completed yesterday afternoon with the defense and prosecution accepting the last juror. District Attorney Jerome will open the direct case Monday. The box filled minutes before six, ten jurors having confronted Harry K Thaw and sworn to impartial justice, while observers wondered if the initial jurors would remain.
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New York
Jan
Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
Frats to Be Ousted From Public Schools
Chicago authorities move to ban fraternities and sororities from city high schools. The management committee approved a prohibition and recommended Board of Education adoption next week. The rule would suspend all Greek-letter secret societies in public high schools from a fixed date pending further action.
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Chicago Board OF Education
Chicago
Board of Education
Schneider
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