Mussel investigation voyage to renew supply on Wabash River
Terre Haute August 19 J T Scovell of the high school and A O Cox and Walter Woodrow of the Indiana Normal school will begin a six week trip in a motor launch towing a houseboat to study the mussel supply under the United States fish commission. Investigations show the mussel is a parasite of fish and justify further government action. Pearl button makers and jewelers urge government action. Pigeon Roost Massacre anniversary plans advance for September 3 with remarks by James W Fortune and Congressman W E Cox and a basket dinner. memorial sits just north of Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
J. T. Scovell
A. O. Cox
Walter Woodrow
Indiana Norwzt
Wabash River
United States
Jeffersonville
Four Road Bids Awarded in Boone Pipe Creek and Madison Areas
Four road contracts were awarded by the commissioners. The Tomlinson road in Boone township goes to J. W. Sullivan for 6575 dollars, the Beckner road in Pipe Creek township to Legg and Shaw for 2500, the Stoker road to J. E. Burke for 4000, and the Wiseman road to the Madison Construction company for 2595. Petitions were filed for the J. E. Sherman road in Monroe township and the J. E. Wilson road in Adams township.
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Anderson
Boone Township
Tomlinson
J. W. Sullivan
Pipe Creek
Beckner
Legg & Shaw
Stoker
J. E. Burke
Wiseman
Madison Construction Company
J. E
Couple Overcomes Hurdles to Obtain Marriage License
Otto W. Terrell of Morgan county and Roxy A. Grimes of Greencastle finally received a marriage license from the Putnam county clerk after failed attempts in Morgan and Marion counties. The pair faced identification difficulties until they found John Smith who sworn to their application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Morgan and
Marion
Otto W. Terrell
Morgan County
Roxy A. Grimes
Putnam County
John Smith
Bass Stocking Approved for Rock River and Walnut Fork
W B Ramey secretary of the Rock River Fisherman's club announced the fisheries commissioner granted the club’s request to stock bass in Rock river and Walnut fork. Distributing agents will arrive soon. About 5 000 to 10 000 bass measuring two to three inches will be released across the two streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
W. B. Ramey
Rock River
Court orders public sale of Elwood gas plant
In Anderson on August 19 Judge C M Greenlee ordered Elwood Trust company as receiver for Citizens Gas Light and Fuel to sell the plant at public sale to satisfy the American Trust and Savings bank of Chicago. The sale is set at the courthouse door Friday September 18 1908.
Missing Richmond Area Husband Sought by Wife
Mrs John Strattan of Liberty walks to police headquarters in Richmond to request help locating her husband who disappeared from home last Tuesday. She says she traveled nearly the full distance from Liberty to Richmond on foot. the Strattan family formerly resided in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
Richmond
John Strattan
Liberty
Bailey
Strattans
Rushville Chautauqua Ends With Park Improvement Appeal
The Rushville chautauqua closed after ten successful days in a large city park tent. Before the closing program Rev. R. W. Abberley urged building a new park auditorium and improving the park itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
R. W. Abberley
Counterfeit Dollar and Half Dollar Circulation in Danville
In Danville on August 19 a number of counterfeit dollars and half dollars circulated. Silver money is under close scrutiny, especially dollars dated 1876. A United States secret service agent was dispatched to investigate promptly.
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Danville
United States Secret Service
George Wolf Under Indictment Faces Suicide Attempt
Rushville August 19 George Wolf indicted for grand larceny attempted suicide at his home by ingesting a large dose of morphine. He was jailed for weeks after his arrest until bondsmen were found and released a few days ago, remaining at home since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
George Wolf
Porcupines Loose in Evansville City
Four porcupines from a county fair show roam the streets of Evansville. One animal attacked a derelict tied to Police Judge J. G. Winfrey and the cart was harmed. City residents express concern for children's safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
J. G. Winfrey
Tragic Drowning at Hunts Lake Claims George Luther
George Luther of Laporte drowned while swimming in Hunts Lake. His mother lies prostrate and physicians fear she may not survive.
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George Luther of
Laporte
Hunts Lake
Elvira at Bagbys as the Oriental Limited Passes
In Cass township Elvira Quiggens and Nathan Dunn watch the Oriental Limited slow to a stop at old man Bagbys crossing. Passengers crowd the platform while Elvira, drawn by the distant music of Hopkins string band, lingers with the fate of a backwoods romance and a city world beyond the tracks.
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Old Man Bagby’s Crossing
Simpson
Bagby S Meadow
Elvira Quiggens
Nathan Dunn
Moselle
Ruritania
Valenciennes
Elvira
Nathan
Old Man Bagby’s
Eliza Jane
Bagby’s
Limited
Georgia
Old Man Bagby
Oakville
Bagby
Duquesne Olibe
Cass Township
Elyira
Gallast
Bud Moseley’s
Why Hats Are Not Becoming
A 19th century advertisement notes thinning hair and promotes Mrs. Mason's Old English Hair Tonic as restoring growth. It cites endorsements from elite women in New York London and Paris and claims Logansport availability at Wiler & Wise with guaranteed quality.
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New York
Rat Killing Contest Captures Obed Town Attention
In Obed near Mattoon Illinois a rat killing contest has residents using guns poison and traps. Ed Cole leads one faction while John Stump heads the other. The losing side will treat the winners to an ice cream supper and a band concert as the race tightens.
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Obed
Mattoon
Sil
Ghed
Ed Cole
John Stump
Grand Trunk Dividends Delayed C M Hayes Comments
Montreal August 19 Vice President and General Manager C M Hayes commented on a cable dispatch stating the Grand Trunk paid no half year dividends on first, second and third preferred stock at June end due to insufficient surplus earnings. He expected second six months earnings to allow resumption of dividends on first and second preferred stocks. He noted railroads face lower business while payroll remains high and fuel and supply costs stay up. He added railways must raise rates or reduce employee pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
C.M. Hayes
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk
Hayes
Frozen egg custard dessert serves six
Beat yolks of two eggs until thick and sugar with salt then brandy and milk. Fold in stiffly beaten whites and freeze. This yields a dessert serving six people.
Miscellaneous Quotations and Facts from Various Topics
A collage of quick facts and quips covers Salvation Army numbers, New York as a sea port, divorce lines, boxing plans, alimony, a Georgia news note, a divorce joke, a horse speed record, a British Astronomical Association note, Venus time concepts, and planetary rotation details.
Getting Trousseau Ready for Helen Maloney Wedding
New York reports extensive preparations for the marriage of Helen Maloney daughter of a Standard Oil heir from Philadelphia and Samuel Clarkson who eloped with her. The wedding is set for Spring Lake New Jersey later this week.
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New York
Helen Maloney
Standard Oil
Philadelphia
Samuel Clarkson
Spring Lake
N. J
Trousseau
Humes
Maloney
Miss Maloney
Arthur Osborne
Rome
Mr. Clarkson
Heaven Theme Echoes Across Earthly Language
A Chicago Tribune blurb notes a child’s question about heaven and a mother’s explanation that heaven is inside, contrasting common phrases like on earth and in heaven. The exchange highlights language quirks and faith context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Heaven
Chicago Tribune
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offer
One hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo and F J Cheney Co. Internal remedy fights blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Cordelia endorses Gold Medal Flour as best value
Cordelia touts Gold Medal Flour as the cheapest and best option, claiming superior quality and more value per sack. Evrphemia responds with a brief interjection.
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Evrphemia
Chronic Diarrhoea Relief Cited by Express Co Worker
Mrs Edward E Henry of the United States Express Co Chicago credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with stopping her chronic diarrhoea quickly and aiding several on trains. She notes long service in the Twenty third Ohio regiment under Rutherford B Hayes and William McKinley. Sold by W H Porter druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Henry
United States Express Co
Chicago
Quick
Chamberlain
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
Twenty-third Ohio Regiment
W. H. Porter
Trains Schedule Effective June First for Interurban Routes
Schedule shows trains from Wabash Huntin Wayne and intermediate stations at 6:05 a m 7:35 a m with arrivals at Fort ints 3:38 a m 10:05 a m 1:41 p m and other times 11:35 a m 3:05 p m 6:35 p m 7:35 p m 10:05 p m 11:35 p m for Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points at 5:10 a m 1:05 p m 5:05 p m 8:50 p m.
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Thekomo
Indianapolis
Tipton
Ebwood
Alexandria
Fairmount
Anderson
Middletown
Muncie
Interurbaneru
Wabash
Huntin Wayne
Delphi
Lafayette
Diate
Huntington
Boyd Park
Fort Wayne
Logansport
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Harper's Weekly
the Wipperman Abstract CO
the City National Bank
Findiana
John Gray
W H.h.bell
A.P
Jenks
Sen
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Fergusor
Tors A. P. Jenks
N. Crawford
I. W. Geer
Isaac Shideler
The
First National Bank
Rick
W.T. Wilson
W. W. Ross
J. F Brookmeyer
Dire Dennis Uhl
F. M. Harwood
E.mulhollan
Tousley
F. Yantis
W. Ross
L. Fernald Wilson
Www
National Bank
Krroeger‘& Strain Undertakers
Indiana
B. Stuart B. Stone
Illinois
Iil
St. Louis
Kansas City
M. Burke
Tgledo, O
Wabash RR
Colonial Country Club
West Baden Spring
Salvation Army
Antwerp
North America
Venezuela
Tony
Stanley Ketchell
Tommy Burns
Australia
Coffee County
Salvator
British Astronomical Association
London
Capt
Grant
Venus
Sonny
Egg-0-See Cereal Company
Thescoast
Liny Bros
Great Lakes
Pac Line
Great Lake
Detoit
Cleveland
Detroit
Mackinac
Clevehursday
Satur
Janoth Expres
City of St. Ignace
Bie
Bay City
Port Turon
Lexington
Ort Sanilac
Forester
Forestville
Port Hope
Cleveland & Toledo
Purt-Bay
Tol
L. G. Lewis
Gup. A
Mich
Shilif Bh
Momillan
A. A. Schantz
Hotel Taller
Cor
Adams and
Park St
A LA Carte Cafe
Luucheon
L. W. Tuller
M.A Shaw
Rime
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Tom
Gunn
Fort Wayne, Ind
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