City Council Fixes Levy for 1908 and School Funds
The Lebanon city council met in regular session and, by ordinance under suspension of rules, set the 1908 tax levy at 1.20 with last year’s ten cent reduction restored. General funds allocations cover water sinking, school bonds, library, and electric light. Dog tax shifts to a license requirement. permits issued for several repairs. payments to contractors and suppliers listed. fire chief request for hose and extra man noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratton
Big Pource Co
Adinet Ie
Main Street
Harmon & Brown
South Street
Meridian
Lebanon
Boone County
Ridgeway
Varices
General Ling
Wm. H Wiley
Royales
Hattie
East Superior Street
Weston Street
Cory
National Firemen’ Convention
Columbus
Jeter
Himes
Drayage Schulemire
Tabor
Ro Havins
Pairal Indiana Ry. Co
Mrwight
Ees Ls
Tral Indiana Ry. Co
Gchroyer
Mdse
Halfman, Express
S Heath
Brown
Mdee
Gap
Leather & Belting
Heer Itenieeoes
Supply Co
Banon Transfer Co
Delinquent tax figures and expenses listed for local officials
A fragmented OCR excerpt shows several names with small monetary amounts and duties. Entries include Walter Porter at 6 percent, George T. Miller with 11.77, cement and other items totaling 129.48, and multiple individuals such as Lane Burk Pete Smith and T. J. Powell with varying sums. Additional notes mention expenses for a Firemen's Convention and services to a foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Porter
George T. Miller
Burk
Pete Smith
T. T. J. Powell
H. P. Statony
Cecil_Comnor
P. G. Cory
Colum
State health board issues strict school room rules
The state board of health will ensure winter upkeep of school houses after summer surveys. Six plain rules limit crowding to one pupil per 324 cubic feet and bar attendance of pupils with severe coughs or contagious diseases or those filthy in body or clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Earlywine Located After Disappearance Rumors
The Frankfort Times reports John Earlywine a Sugar Creek township farmer has reportedly been located. Rumors say he wired from St Louis seeking aid from the Odd Fellows and that an officer may be sent to bring him back to answer for alleged forged notes. His father in law J Blackfort, whose name was forged on papers, may settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort Times
John Earlywine
Sugar Creek Township
Earlywine
St. Louis
Odd Fellows Judge
St Louis
J. 2. Blackfort
Fire at Darlington Sparks Quick Losses in Ind
Fire broke out at the residence of Mrs. Caroline Paddock in Darlington Ind. Shortly after noon the blaze started likely from a spark in the flue and with a strong wind. Two streams prevented greater damage keeping loss near 250 dollars for the house and 250 for the contents while insurance stood at 1050 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Ind
Caroline Paddock
Ninth Birthday Celebrated at Belle Crooks Home
About fifteen playmates gathered at the home of Belle Crooks yesterday afternoon to help her celebrate her ninth birthday. The afternoon was spent in music and games with refreshments served. The guests presented Belle with four handsome gold bracelets. Attending were Mary Dale Snow Dale Les Larsh Vennette Michels Goldie Brandenburg Jessie Huddleston DelIa Shrout Mamie Hooper Mable Nagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Crooks
Mise Belle
Mary Dale
Snow Dale
Les Larsh
Vennette Michels
Goldie Brandenburg
Jessie Huddleston
del- Ia Shrout
Mamie Hooper
Mable Nagle
Farewell Reception for Rev Tillotson At M E Church
A farewell reception honors Rev Demetrius Tillotson who leaves after eight years as pastor at the Lebanon M E Church in Lafayette. The formal program starts at 7 20 PM with hymns prayers and talks, followed by a social hour and refreshments. All Lebanon churches are invited to attend and join in the public farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Demetrius Tillotson
Lafayette
Lebanon
Tillotson
H. P. Matthews
Committee On Resolutions
Centenary Quartet
C. H. Carmichael
H. G. Brown
L. BE. Brown
Geo. F. Keiper
First Blood for Brazil in Traction Speed Case
G.8 Payne ruled the Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company cannot challenge the six mile per hour city ordinance as to speed. Brazil reads it as initial victory in a forthcoming lengthy dispute over discriminatory rates. Officials threaten pole removal and track disruption across county. company vows to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
G. 8 Payne
Verre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Tractions Company
Traction Company
Splendid program by Presbyterian church group
The Industrial Union of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Mrs. Ralston's home on North Meridian. Mrs Black returning from Porto Rico will describe its people and customs and show items collected. Musical numbers include Mrs Black Mrs Gifford Mrs Chumly and Missfecgunou from New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Union of the
Presbyterian Church
Ralston
Meridianetreat
Porto Rico
Dr Black
Lebanon Literary Club Begins Fifteenth Year Work Reviews Books
The Lebanon Literary Club convened in the Library for its first meeting of 1908-1909 to review new titles including Shepherd of the Hills Rosalind at Red Gate and Rose MacLeod. Officers named Monroe Bush president and Ruth Campbell secretary. two new members joined, Mace Duff and Rev. C H Carmichael. Meanwhile legal matters involve Issa and Trustee Vanclere bondsmen with potential suits to recover funds paid to Peter Levendoweki of Lafayette under a contestable contract. Wingate faces possible insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Literary Club
Review of Books
Miss Avery
Shepherd
Hms
Weight
J. C. Darnall
Rosalind
Red Gate
Nicholson
R. H. Harney
Rose MacLeod
Brown
Lebanon
Monroe Bush
S. R. Altman
Ben F. McKey
Ruth Campbell
Mace Duff
C. H. Carmichael
Issa
Vanclere
Advisory Board
Peter Levendoweki
Lafayette
Jones
Wingate
Wingate School Opens at Crawfordsville Indiana
Henry Vancleve trustee of Coal Creek township opened the Wingate school as advisory board refused funding for the building. An appropriation of 40 dollars for room rent was made yet desks were only being installed at noon. Light gaps were blocked with heavy paper while patrons planned to buy window shades. Attorney Clyde Jones said an injunction was possible but advised against it since the board had ordered the school not be used for school purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Henry Vancleve
Coal Creek Township
Wingate
Milding
Vancleve
Clyde Jones
Advisory Board
Antischoolhouse
Vanclere
Follen Leaves Wabash After 25 Years Service
Thomas Follen resigns as joint passenger and freight agent of the Wabash railroad to assume a directorship and secretary role at Wabash Valley Coal Pocket Company after purchasing Luke H Balfe's stock. Balfe to manage Fort Wayne Lyric theatre. Follen to stay until successor is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Thomas Follen
Luke H Balfe
Wabash Valley Coal Pocket Company
Pollen
Balfe
Fort Wayne
Lyric Theatre
John Wager
Follen
Lafayette
Lafay Lette Courier
Indiana veterans plan reunion in K of P hall
Tenth Indiana veterans meet in annual reunion in this city tomorrow. Morning program starts at 10 with prayers, welcome, addresses by Mrs Addie Artman and Capt D F P Allen, songs, recitations by Miss Georgia Titus, and Army songs led by Capt D H Olive. Afternoon business session and camp fire. Robbins and drum corps perform. Reception committee listed as Mr and Mrs Thomas Small, Mrs Amanda Shumate, and Mr Charles Bratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Georgia Titus
D. H. Olive
Emma Matthews
Robbins
Thomas Small
Amanda Shumate
Charlea Bratton
Fire Department Responds to Busby Street Blaze at Noon
Firefighters were dispatched to the residence of William Richey on Busby Street shortly after noon to extinguish a blaze. Details are incomplete due to damage in the text.
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William Richey
Busby Street
Domestic Science Club Surprise Party At Ralston Home
The Domestic Science Club hosted a surprise party last night at Mrs. 8. M Ralston’s North Meridian street home. Guests included Mrs. Demetrius Tillotson and Mrs. Tutloise. dining featured a Dutch lunch. Music by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Shepard delighted attendees, who praised their singing. Members presented Tillotson with silver knives and forks. Three new members joined: Mrs. 8. 8 Heath, Mrs. Willard Adame, and Mrs. Will DeVol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domestic Science Club
Ralston
North Meridian Street
Demetrius Tillotson
Rey
Tutloise
Domestic Scienc Club
Haners
Chas. Shepard
Tillotson
Heath
Willard Adame P
Will DeVol
Funeral for Russel James Held at Oak Hill Cemetery
The body of Russel James who died in Indianapolis of tuberculosis arrived at 1:22 p m and was taken to Oak Hill cemetery where brief services were conducted by pallbearers who were former schoolmates. A quartet of Bella and Andre Bratton Paul Matthews and Thomas Artman offered a touching selection as Rev George B McKee gave comforting words to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel James
Indianapolis
Oak Hill Cemetery
Bella
Andre Bratton
Paul Matthews
Thomas Artman
Russel Tenderet
George B. McKeee
Surviving 57th Volunteer to Hold Sheridan Reunion
Surviving members of the 57th fadlapa Volunteer will meet for an annual reunion at Sheridan on Wednesday and Thursday with plans for fellowship and memories of past service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
57Th Fadlapa
Sheridan
Dust Breathing Dangers Hit Gravel Road Work
Noblesville Indiana report details three days and nine horses dying from breathing dust on Hawaiiian gravel road projects. Veterinary surgeons confirm dust lung trouble. some teamsters pull horses from work. sprinkling streets with water is attempted. Local conditions include a long dry spell, high dust, corn shortages, rising milk prices, and calls for speed limits on dusty thoroughfares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Ndiana
Union “Traction Com
aMitetion
Lurty
State Board of Health
Runaway horse injures man on way to lake trip
Ben Canine’s horse bolted near Waveland sending him from the buggy into a ditch. He rode to Vandalia station for an excursion train but bought no ticket. His right arm swelled and was found broken by a physician after arriving at Lake Maxinkuckee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waveland
Ben Canine
Vandalia Station
Lake Maxinknekee
Mr. Canine
Vandalia
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J. N. Murty
Belle Crook
Rev
M. E. Church
Eno
J Sentinel
Presbyterian Industrial Union
THE
Lebanon Literary
Wingate School
Indiana
J. G. Vaught
Addraas
Addie Artman
Apt. D. FP. Allen
Frankfort
Nene
Hamilton County
Cicero
Ken Canine
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