Boone County Votes Dry in Dramatic 2447 Majority Sweep
A sweeping dry victory in Boone County produced a 2447 majority with the count running through 40 precincts. Townships Center Worth Union Jackson Perry led the drys as bells rang from court house to church. Official totals show 6226 votes cast, 87 percent turnout, largest county dry majority in state beyond Delaware and Montgomery.
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Boone County
Aquor
Boone
Leba
Township
Drys & Wonderful
Jackson Township Works
Cac
Perry
Worth
Center Township
Dey
Center
Doys
Guilion
Farmers’ State
Meridian
I Streeta
Court House
Tree O'Clock
Delaware
Montgomery
Union
Jackson
Alu
Jullian
Sears. Roebuck & Co
Marion No
Clinton No
Marion
Center No
Joy Ride Ends in Wreck Injures Ellen McCloud in Lebanon
Ellen McCloud, 18, was severely injured after falling from a fast moving cab crowded with companions on South and Meridian streets in Lebanon. A 13 year old boy flagged help, Dr. Dorman treated her at home, and she remained unconscious. Driver and riders fled as the cab sped away, with investigators unsure of exact cause or identities.
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Ellen McCloud
Lebanon
Bank Clerk Arrested In Jacksonville For Indianapolis Shortage
Max P. Emmerich, a book keeper from Capital National Bank in Indianapolis, was arrested in the Duval Hotel lobby by Detective Calhoun after admitting his identity as the wanted man. He used the name Charles M. Wilson and claimed to know a deficit around $40,000. officers recovered about $1,785.75 of deposited funds.
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Jacksonville
Max P. Emmerich
Capital National Bank
Indianapolis
Duval Hotel
Calhoun
Emmerich
Charles M. Wilson
Springfield
Ill
Duval
William Foor
Foor
Pinkerton
Emerich
East Adams Street
Foot
Crawford
Kini
Signet Rings Presented to Lebanon High Basketball Team
Signet rings will be presented to Lebanon High School’s star basketball team for this year after the team chose the honor on Monday night. Players Ollie Berry Clary Berry Gourda Little Stoks Dar Hall Ovater will receive rings monogrammed with their initials on the outside and clasp with LH on the bride. The rings will be paid for from an athletic fund.
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Tostead
Lebanon
Lich Behool
Ollie
Clary Berry
Gourda
Little
Stoks
Darhall
Ovater
L. HB
Paralyctic Stroke Death Reported In Zionsville
A paralytic stroke proved fatal at a home in Zionsville. Authorities say the death occurred recently with no further details released.
Bedside Visit Preceded Death of Zionsville Woman
Mrs Nancy J Franklin, aged 64, of Zionsville, died after paralysis struck at her home last night. She had visited Lebanon Sunday afternoon with her daughter in ill health, Mrs Doug Galvin, who remained seriously ill. She leaves two sons Arthur and Charles and was well known locally with many friends.
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Nancy J. Franklin
Zionsville
Galvin
Days of sorrow for Indianapolis man after accidental shooting
George W. Thompson of Indianapolis mourns the act after mistaking his wife for a burglar. An editorial urges getting rid of the revolver for safety, condemning those who carry guns for casual protection. Bradley remains confined in the county jail, ill and unable to recover.
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George W. Thompson
Indianapolis
J. Oliver Bradley
Imal
Woman Ends Life by Lying on Streetcar Rails
In Indianapolis on June 2 a 45-year-old Mrs Princes Beecher acted from the shadow of Shortridge High School and threw herself in front of a passing Pennsylvania streetcar. Motorman Patrick Toner tried to stop but could not, and she was crushed. Her husband Dr P W Beecher and their son Raymond resided at 11% West North Street. She had suffered a nervous collapse and threats to self-harm, with a temporary recovery followed by renewed illness a week earlier. The couple had guarded against self-harm prior to this tragedy.
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Amonds
Shortridge High School
Pennsylvania
Princes ¥. Beecher
P. W. Beecher
West North Street
Patrick Toner
South
Missouri Street
Mrs. Beechey
Raymond
North Street
Indianapolis man Jesse Fletcher dies by own action in Michigan
A dispatch from Alpena Michigan reports Indianapolis resident Jesse Fletcher shot himself at Turtle Lake Club near Alpena Monday night, amid ill health and despondency. Fletcher had traveled to Turtle Lake about three weeks ago with friend Harry B. for a fishing trip. His condition worsened during the stay.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Alpena
Mich
Jesse Fletcher
Fletcher
Turtle Lake Club
Nches
Turtle Lake
Harry
Court Re convenes after four day recess in Button suit
Circuit court resumes with Ora E B Button claiming Central Indiana R A damages. Sutton seeks 10000 for injuries from railroad crossing accident two months ago. Jesse C. Smith and M Sharp of Thorntown are named in the case.
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Ora
Postmaster Heath’s pay rise tied to dry year mail boom
In the dry year from July 1908 to July 1909 the Lebanon post office saw record mail volume. Postmaster Heath receives an increase from 2300 to 2400 dollars and assistant Rinehart from 1160 to 1200 as more letters, stamped papers, and visitors moved through town. Rural route carriers filed reports through May and thirteen carriers completed deliveries, signaling city prosperity under the dry regime.
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Heath
Lebanon Poste
Hitchcock
Bla Assiatanty Me
Rinehart
Mr. Rinehart
Thirtea
Brown Couple’s Quarrel Turns To Morphine Incident
West Pea street couple had a domestic dispute that led Mrs. Brown to take morphine on Tuesday afternoon. A doctor confirmed the poisoning claim, though she denies intent, saying she is not dying. The two searched the house for morphine with no results. Mrs. Brown previously summoned the fire department after a quarrel.
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Jack Brown
West Pea Street
Quarrel Over Local Option Ends With Guilty Plea
Layton Lamphere pleaded guilty before Squire Trowbridge after a family quarrel over the county local option vote in Washington township. He was fined 1 and costs. The incident, tied to a $1150 burden to the state, arose as he threatened his father Isaac Lamphere amid tensions over voting.
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Layton Lamphge
Isaac Lampher
Squire Trowbridge
Lamphere
Washington Township
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