City Council approves utilities and raises school post
Three council members present discuss moving poles near East Superior and Lebanon tracks, granting Lebanon Heating Co. a switch, and relaying sewers. Ralston elected city school head for three years. multiple small bids and house remodels approved.
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Roscoe Bratton
Jackson
B.S. Higgins
South Street
Colin Jackson
Ander Hon
Permiste
Lebanon Heating Co
Central Canary Co
East Superior
Feridian
Betwee Tan
Lebanon Streets
Nm Concrete Co
George T
John Adam
George T. Miller
Hale Brown
Esplanade Street
Water Committee
Oak Hill Cemetery
East Main Street
J. P. Cover
Main Street
Ora A. Ford
South East Street
C. H. Smith
South Meridian
Nancy
West Superior Street
Ridgeway
Ferk
Overlees
Jack
Mr. Ralston
Coombs Lumber Co
Fifteen Year Old Boy Operated On
Evan Morrison aged fifteen son of EB Morrison underwent an appendicitis operation at the family residence yesterday. The case was severe. He passed a fairly good night but his condition remains serious.
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Evan Morrison
EB. Morrison
Ames Bridgeford 160 at Kirklin Sunday
James Bridgeford aged 73 died Sunday night at 7 at his Kirklin home after a two year tuberculosis illness. He leaves a wife and one sister, was a Kirklin Methodist member, and lived a Christian life. Funeral services were held at 10 this morning at Kirklin Methodist Church with Rev. Taylor officiating. Interment in McIntire Cemetery.
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James Bridgeford
Kirklin
Grand Jury Set for Wednesday June 17 in Indianapolis case
The grand jury is called to meet Wednesday June 17 in Eliza C Boone vs Samuel Kingsolver. Judgment was for the plaintiff for 163.20 principal and interest plus 0.20 attorney fees and costs. Alice Keeley guardian of City of Indianapolis damages case continued to June 27. Trial to be by the court without a jury. Also, a derailment of Wabash Train No 4 from Detroit to Buffalo at Stevensville Ont injuring twenty immigrants, six taken to local hospitals.
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Eliza C. Boone
Samuel Kingsolver
Alice Keeley
City of
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Detroit
Stevensville
Europe
County Wins Federal Suit Over Converse Bridge Case
Judge Francis E. Baker ruled for Boone County Indiana in the Converse Bridge Company lawsuit seeking 2500 for six bridges built over Eagle creek and a ditch. The county contended the firm violated contract terms by using pine instead of white oak and other specifications.
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Francis FE. Baker
United States Circuit Court
Converse Bridge Company
Chattanooga
Anderson
Chicago
Walsh
Baker
Boone County
Converse Bridge Co
Eagle Creek
Worth Township
Ashwra Pra
Wee
Two Yearold Swallows Nail In Fairview Then Improves After Removal
The two-year-old child of Jacob Newkirk in Fairview swallowed a shingle nail last summer. The nail was coughed up recently and removed with no aid. Since swallowing, the child had poor health but has begun to improve after removal and feels decidedly better.
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Jacob Newkirk
Fairview
Independence Party Plans Indiana Convention Date
Neal, national committeeman for Hearst's Independence League, said the Indiana State Convention is set for August 25 with Hearst expected to attend and address delegates. Local county officers and party officials provided reaction and details.
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C.F
Neal
Hearst
Independence League
Indianapolis
Indiana
Independence Party
State school enumeration shows large drop from 1907
The 1908 state enumeration totals 266,920, down from 774,?48 in 1907, with declines across township and city schools. Fewer white male and total colored students are recorded, while city enrollments rise slightly. changes linked to tighter state supervision and shifting rural students to urban schools.
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Faasett A. Cotton
State Department
Rifle Team Chosen by Local Militia for Battle at Fort Harrison
Company L J N G has picked its rifle team to compete for a sharpshooter battalion squad. Members include Capt Frank Smith Sergi Harry Lenox Corp Edgar Casey Pvt Ralph Stewart and Alonzo McCann. The battalion shoot at Fort Benjamin Harrison runs June 14 15 16 with teams from four companies, and the battalion winner advances toward the regimental team.
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Company L
Frank Smith
Sergi
Harry Lenox
Edgar Casey
Ralph Stewart
Alonzo McCann
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Wreck Near Frankfort Highlights Signal Reading Error
In Cortly Indiana last night a misread signal caused Vandalia northbound passenger train 48 to collide with Clover Leaf freight. Conductor Andrews and Engineer Cook led the Vandalia. Conductor Bowmann and Engineer Borders led the Clover Leaf. Several freight cars derailed and the engine toppled, but no crew injuries were reported.
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Frankfort
Ind
Reading
Vandalia
Clover Leaf
Andrews
Cook
Clover Sea Freight
Bowmann
Borders
Hog Market Steady. Receipts Light in Indianapolis
Hog market opened steady to unchanged on Monday as receipts were light in Indianapolis. Other markets showed larger receipts but similar firm to unchanged prices. Packers and outside buyers active at Saturday quotations. Best heavies at 5.60, most sales 5.25 to 5.55. Light heavies and lights sold around 5.40 to 5.50. total receipts about 2,500. Cattle offerings heavier ran early, cows and heifers steady while other grades weaker. good steers dull and draggy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Miss Miller A Guest Of Honor At Booneville Tea
The Frankfort Crescent reports Miss Bernice Boggs will host a Tuesday evening gathering at her home to entertain Miss Esther Hoover of Booneville and Miss Cornelia Miller of Lebanon. Guests include Miss May Milner Miss Edith Bozworth Miss Edith Hughes Miss Mabel Butt Ming Aline Groves and several gentlemen plus Dr. O J Bicknell of Bicknell.
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Miss Miller
Frankfort Crescent
Bernice Boggs
Esther Hoover
Booneville
Cornelia Miller
Lebanon
May Milner
Edith Bozworth
Edith Hughes
Mabel Butt
Ming Aline Groves
Homer Curts
Harry Eldred
Harold Gaddis
Bernard Thompson
Edward Gossett
Russell Richey
O. J. Bicknell
Bicknell
Noon Day Luncheon Honoring Miss Fo Sebertz and Miss Adney
Mrs W J DeVol hosted a four course noon luncheon for guests including Miss Myrtle Fo Sebertz of Metamora Illinois and Miss Estella Adney. Attendees listed include Mrs RK Adney Mrs Earl Adney Miss Maud Witt Miss Beulah Davis Miss Ruth Campbell Miss Besiah Campbell Miss Kate Holt Mrs GB Bow of Chicago and others from this city.
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W. J. DeVol
Myrtle Fo Sebertz
Metamora
Estella Adney
Rk.w. Adney
Earl Adney
Maud. Witt
Beulah Davis
Eer Wyaong
Ruth Campbell
Besiah Campbell
Misa Kate ‘Holt
City
GB Bow, Haa
Chicago
Boyn Goodwin Tossed By Angry Jersey Bull
Aaron Goodwin son of A D Goodwin was tossed over a bull and into a brush heap after a Sunday encounter. He sustained facial scratches and bruises but not serious injuries. Mie Goodwin drove a pony and used a cattle whip during the attack as the bull charged the mare and horse pursuit.
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Aaron Goodwin
A.D. Goodwin
Mie Goodwin
Goodwin
Jamestown Boys Fined Heavily Over Car Disturbance
Three Jamestown youths arrested by Officers Flynn and Rogers faced justice today in Stilwell's court. Wallace Chambers was fined 315 plus 26.75 costs, paid promptly. Walter May and Porkey James were fined 10 and 15 dollars with costs in Brewer's court. Attorney George W. Piersol represented the defendants.
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Crawfordeville Review
Jamestown
Flynn
Rogers
Stilwell
Wallace’ Chambers
Costa
Walter May
Porkey
James
Justice Brewer's Court
George W. Plersol
Mary Baker Graduates From Shortridge High School
Miss Mary Ann Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Baker formerly of this city earns excellent grades and serves as editor of the Tuesday Echo and one of the Shortridge Annual editors. Graduation exercises to be held at Caleb Mills hall on Wednesday.
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Shortridge High School
Mary Ann Baker
A. M. Baker
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