Reception for the Rev. Mr. Tillotson at Centenary M E
A farewell reception will honor the Rev. Demetrius Tillotson who leaves his long pastorate and heads to Trinity Church in Lafayette. The event at Centenary M E on Tuesday night includes a program with musical numbers, talks by invited pastors, and a social hour. Committees and speakers are listed and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Demetrius Tillotson
Trinity Church
Lafayette
S. N. Cra
B. FP. McKey
Fe. H P. Matthews
Church Quartette
Ing
E Brown
Central iFistinct
George
First Baptist
O. H. Carmichael
Presbyterian Church
Alice Noble
H. G. Brown Dent
Kes F Keiper
Trinity ‘Ab. Church of
Tillotson
Mrs Price Dies At Frankfort From Consumption
Mrs Price died at her West Sullivan residence in Frankfort around midnight after months of suffering from consumption. Born August 17 1838 in Illinois, she moved to the county at age two and lived there since. Survived by husband Price and children Maggie McFar, Mattie Yout, John and Price. half-brothers Thomas Otto Lon Forsythe. A devout Christian of the Neal Holiness Church. No funeral arrangements announced.
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West Sullivan
Frankfort
Drs
John Price
Arkwisey
Tlinois
W Price
Tohildren
Maggie McFar
Mattie Yout
John
Price
William Stevenson
Thomas
Otto
Lon Forsythe
Neal Holiness Church
Barker Injured In Farm Wagon Accident
Barker sustained injuries in a Tuesday run accident on Moore farm northwest of Thoretesn. He drove a wagon with hay ladders. while descending ladders slid from the wagon, causing the team to run and injure him.
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Barker
Moore
Thoretesn
Hornet
Oolitic Stone Industry In Indiana Report Released
The thirty second annual report of the Indiana Department of Geology and Natural Resources by W B Blatchley. new maps and pictures illustrate Indiana oolitic stone growth and demand rise since the 1890s. includes papers on soil conditions and The Indiana Soil Survey by Charles W Shannon. features timely analyses by leading geologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Department of Geology and Natural Resources
Blatchley
Indiana
Raymond 8. Blatchley
Indiana Soil Survey
Charles W. Shannon
Runaway Wagon Injures Couple Near Forest Road
Wednesday night Mr and Mrs James Rodkey suffered injuries when their wagon ran away after their horses bolted. Their weight against the dashboard caused it to give way, increasing the escape. Asa Beard’s buggy horse also frightened and ran, but Beard halted his horse without injury. Both Rodkeys sustained cuts and bruises after the half mile chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. James
Rodkey
Forest
Mrs. Rodkey
Asa Beard
Mr. Heard
Mr. Rodkey
Insurance officer transfers shuffle regional posts
L A Pletcher assistant superintendent in charge of the local Prudential office is moved to Crawfordsville to fill a vacancy created by another transfer to Portland Oregon. B W Saidla promoted to assistant superintendent here to replace him. A D Speer promoted to an assistant superintendent position at Davenport Iowa and will transfer September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Pletcher
Prudential Insurance Co
Crawfordsville
Portland
Oregon
B. W. Saidla
Fletcher
A. D. Speer
Davenport
Concrete Blocks In Fire At Fernie Canada
A fire in Fernie and surrounding territory shows concrete blocks withstand heat better than brick. Only two business blocks and one residence remain in the burned district, with merchants planning to rebuild in concrete or monolithic forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
Canada
Cement Age of
New York
Canadian Daily World
County Local Option Bill Drafted by Anti-Saloon League
Draft by R C Minton proposes ten section county and local option law to allow elections on saloon existence. If 10 percent of county voters petition, commissioners order an election within 20 to 30 days at usual polling places with ten days notice. Petition must meet a percentage of votes cast for county officer in last general election. Signatures after filing restricted. statute aims for unlawful act notice if challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Minton
Anti-Saloon League
League
Board of County Commissioners
County Commission
Era
Berkshire Hog Sale Near Thorntown Falls Short
E. J. Barker conducted a Berkshire hog sale near Thorntown on Wednesday but weak attendance and interest limited results. Highton sows sold for a total of 754.50 with top individual hog at 100 dollars and bottom at 15 dollars. average price hovered just over 11 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Barker
Berkshire
Thorntown
Highton Head
GO INTO CAMP Company heads to Fort Benjamin Harrison
GO INTO CAMP Co. 1 and the 1 N.G went to Indianapolis this morning to enter camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The company with the entire National Guard of Indiana will stay for ten days for instruction and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G
Indianapolis
Ft. Benjamn Harrison
Navnal Guard of
Indiana
Regretted Deed Ends in Yountsville Woman’s Death
Clarissa Pitman of Yountsville, in a personal crisis, drank carbolic acid Tuesday and died at 11:46 PM in her home. She regained consciousness, expressed despair, and wished to recover, but her condition worsened Wednesday night and she died before midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Clarissa Pitman
Younteville
Yountwylfie
Hultes PhéIls Hold Annual Regation in Kinzer Brave
Carmel Ind September 11 The Hultes PhéIls families held their annual reunion in the Kinzer Brave area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Ind
Hultes-Phélps Famities
Kinzer ‘Brave
State Fair crowds shrinked from last year in Indianapolis
Indiana State Fair closes its week with 99,301 paid admissions over four days and a Friday turnout near 12,000. Dusty, warm weather kept farm families at home, while total paid attendance for the week nears 111,000. Exhibitors receive premium payments from gate receipts as prize money nears $60,000, with overall net profit expected to be only about $12,000 to $14,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State
Jasper Lagrange
State Board of Agriculture
Associations of Livestock Breeders
Approaching Nuptials for Clark Deberry Wedding on Sept 22
Mise ndna Margaret Clark daughter of Mrs. Lewis Ezra Clark will wed Mr. James Thomas Deberry at the bride’s home on South Market Street Thorntown Tuesday evening September 22 1908 at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misendna Margaret Clark
Lewis Ezra Clark
James Thomas Deberry
South Market Street
Thorntown
Boone county fair fails as rain producer warns of long dry spell
The Boone county fair did not produce rain, a sign of persistent dry weather. The Zionsville Times notes if the state fair ends this week, no rain is expected until Wastern Sunday, signaling an extended dry period.
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Boone County
Zionsville Times
Harrison Speaks at Center Township Meeting
Mor mentions Democratic gathering at Center Township last night, held at the sod quarters in city limits, noting opinions and local issues discussed. The brief report records participant Martin A. Mor and the informal meeting setting.
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Democrate
Sods
Martin A. Mor
Seven accidents mar Indianapolis crowd gathering
In Indianapolis seven accidents yesterday, two fatal. Victims include J He Haueisen, 70, of Marshall, who fell from a street car and died at City Hospital, and an unidentified man believed to be George Sims of Gosport struck by a H D engine near State Street and also died. Timothy Dolan, a Civil War veteran from Southport, was knocked down by a street car, suffering a fractured jaw and bruises. Other injuries ranged from minor to serious among street cleaners, riders, and motorists.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. He Haueisen
Marshall
North Street
Massachusetts Avenue
City Hospital
George Sims
Gosport
State Street
Timothy Dolan
Southport
Washington
Alabama
City
Frank Thompson
Meridian
Ohio
Charles Valentine
Columbus
Ft. Harrison
Illinois
J. D Casey
Zillmerman Manufacturing Company
Auburn
P. W. Raven
Zimmerman Company
English
Officers Elected by W C T U at North Meridian
Mrs C McClintock hosted a Thursday meeting with strong turnout. Officers named: President Mrs George B McKee, Vice President Mrs George Shirley, Corresponding Secretary Mrs C C McClintock, Recording Secretary Mrs Wi Graves, Treasurer Mrs J L Hendricks. Delegates to the Bedford State Convention October 6 to 12 include Mrs J L Hendricks, Mrs George B McKee, Mrs R Artman, Mrs J B McDaniel, Mrs George Busby, Mrs Ear Hamilton, and Mrs Margaret Wi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McClintock
North Meridian Street
George B. McKee
George Shirley
C. C. McClintock
Wi. Graves
J. L Hendricks
Bedford
J. L. Hendricks
George B. McKie
R. Artman
McDaniel
George Busby
Ear Hamilton
Margaret Wi
Blacksmith Alva Gant Relocates to Lebanon to Work With Troutman Cleaver Co
Alva Gant, longtime blacksmith with the Coolman brothers, has moved with his family to Lebanon. He will ply his trade with Messrs. Troutman Cleaver Company, continuing a career spanning about a decade or more. His move marks a new chapter in his professional life.
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Alva Gant
Coolman Brothers
Lebanon
Messrs. Troutman
Cleaver # Co
Alva
Remem
American Fleet Arrives in Albany West Australia
The Atlantic fleet of American battleships reached Albany after a 1300 mile voyage from Melbourne. They anchored near King Point then moved to Princess Royal harbor for fuel as preparations begin for upcoming maneuvers in Manila Bay in November. The squadron includes the Connecticut and the Brilliant with flags from several nations, though American colors predominate. Epsom and Taurus have not yet arrived.
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Albany
West Australia
Melbourne
King Point
Gibraltar
General Baquadane
Connecticut
Princess Royal Harbor
Manila
Manila Bay
Epsom
Taurus
Long historic clapboard found on Litton land
Luther Mahan uncovered a 9 ft 10 in long clapboard while tearing down an old barn near Litton. The white oak timber, riven in the 1830s, reflects early construction by Jesse Burgan on land entered in the 1830s. Such a lengthy board is a rare find, unseen by Mr Mahan before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litton
Luther Mahan
Jesse Burgan
Ing
Mr Mahan
Poultry prizes crowned at Indiana State Fair
In Indianapolis the State Fair drew attention as Mr Campbell of Dariington dominated poultry events winning first on White Langshan cock first and second on Silver Gray Dorking chicks first second and third on hens first and second on cockerels first on chicks first on pens and first on Black African cock among others reflecting a strong showing across many categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Girl fires rifle in frontier disturbance near Gillette
Miss Annie Coplen of Gillette, armed with a rifle, fired into a disturbance in front of her mother’s home killing injuries to witnesses. Robert Ro Young, cyanide plant operator, wounded in the right eye. Wilbur Rand injured in the eye. Coplen was taken to Cripple Creek. her mother says she fought off the attackers and won. Young is married with three children.
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Criple Creek
Colo
Annie Coplen
Gillette
Robert Ro Young
Wilbur Rand
Miss Coplen
Young
Edison Advocates Concrete For Spokane Bridges
Spokane reports Thomas A. Edison and his wife and daughter visiting, arguing concrete can beat steel for Spokane river spans costing about 2.9 to 3.0 million dollars over two years. He plans to demonstrate by casting a three story, 47 foot high house in one day using large modular molds on his laboratory grounds before journeying to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Thomas A. Edison
Remonstrance Over Sixth Year School Move to North Side
A letter to The Reporter argues that many sixth year pupils should remain at the South building to avoid long travel and adverse weather. The writer urges keeping eighth grade and creating a sanitary safer South facility, contending the move pressures southern students and harms attendance and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Jeety
South Side
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MR. Tillotson
Congregation
Citibens
Phn Barker
Thorstown
Ani
L.A. Fletcher
Local Prudential
Ofice
Antisaloon League
Berkshire Sale
Co. L
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
W. C. TU
Melintock
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