Madison Accepts 15000 Monument to Jefferson County Soldiers
Madison on May 20 dedicated a 25 foot heroic shaft donated by George Middleton in the public square near the courthouse to honor Jefferson county soldiers. The ceremony featured a Fort Thomas Kentucky regulars battalion and Indiana First Infantry National Guard troops with Gen. Oran Perry as grand marshal and Gov. Willson of Kentucky delivering the principal address. In Gibson county, Princeton Republicans named a full county ticket endorsing Roosevelt and Fairbanks with anti saloon sentiment noted as a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
George Middleton
Jefferson County
Courthose
Fort Thomas
First Infantry
Kentucky National Guard
Indiana
Oran Perry
Gov. Willson
Kentucky
Princeton
Gibson County
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Luther Benson
Harry R. Embree
William L. Walters
Lincoln D. Knaub
John L. Morris
Henry H. Niekamp
John A. Zwissle
George W. Witherspoon
Kidnapper Shot Dead After Chase on Lake Wawasee
Ligonier May 30 William Patterson who abducted Mrs Sargent was killed by a pursuing posse. Patterson the proprietor of a Lake Wawasee passenger boat, was shot by his brother in law after he was wounded. Mrs Sargent, a friend of Mrs Patterson, had recently become the cause of marital strife.
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Ligonier
William Patterson
Sargent
Patterson
Lake Wawasee
Indiana lad wins first prize at Kentucky Military Institute
Jeffersonville report says R C Willoughby of Greensburg earned top honors among three graduates at the Kentucky Military Institute near Louisville. His yearly average exceeded 95 percent and he is recommended to the governor as first distinguished cadet. He also won the proficiency in English medal.
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Jeffersonville
R. C. Willoughby
Indiana
Greensburg
Kentucky Military Institute
Louisville
Floating Body Identified in Ohio River
The body of Fred Mally, who fell from a launch and drowned near Cincinnati, was found floating in the Ohio River above Rising Sun. Identified by his father and brothers through his gold watch and ring, the body was buried here and later exhumed for burial in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mally
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Prisoner Bids Double Jeopardy Defense in Deser tion Case
Evansville May 30 Charles Schlavick a local merchant charged with wife desertion in police court argued a man cannot be placed twice in jeopardy for the same offense He had been arrested weeks earlier for the same charge Judge Winfrey took the case under advisement and intimated he would discharge Schlavick
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Evansville
Charles Schlavick
Winfrey
Schiavick
Plans Trolley Extension From Fort Wayne
General Manager Fredderjohann of the Fort Wayne and Springfield traction line hosted a party of Ohio capitalists led by Senator Berry of Spencerville. They aim to extend the line from Decatur through Mendon Spencerville Rockford to Lima, a 50 mile stretch, with efforts to sell stock along the route.
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Fort Wayne
Fredderjohann
Storm damages Wabash in May cloudburst
Wabash was struck by a severe electrical storm and heavy rain causing minor damage. The residence of Scott Neff was struck by lightning and Mrs Neff and Miss Florence Hallowell were prostrated. Neff rushed to the blaze and extinguished it from the barn shelter.
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Wabash
Tragic bed accident at County Orphans home
A three year old child at the County Orphans home fell between bed slats and hung by the head. An assistant found the boy black in the face and near death. rescue came just in time to prevent demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
County Orphans’ Home
Road Builder Restrained in Terre Haute Line Case
Terre Haute May 30 Judge Piety granted a temporary restraining order on a petition by John D. Pugh Horace C. Pugh and George E. Pugh halting further work on the Terre Haute and Merom traction line delaying Don Roberts construction setback remains unresolved official action restrains progress by plaintiffs mis and other details remain in court records
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Terre Haute
Don Roberts
Terre Haute and
Merom
Piety
John D. Pugh
Horace C. Pugh
George E. Pugh
Baber Named by Democrats in Wabash Fulton Race
L. A. Baber of Roann was nominated by acclamation by the Democrats for joint senator from Wabash and Fulton counties. G. M. Baber of Wabash withdrew. Dr. T. R. Brady is the Republican nominee.
Fifty Nine Diploma Recipients in Bloomington Commencement
Bloomington high school held its 35th annual commencement in the Indiana university gymnasium auditorium. Fifty nine graduates, both young men and women, received diplomas marking the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Bloomington High School
Indiana University
Richmond Man Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Harry Fye of Richmond pleaded guilty to assaulting Miss Elizabeth Wallick and was sentenced to prison for a term from ten to twenty years.
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Harry Fye
Richmond
Elizabeth Wallick
Thrilling tale opens on lone station in desolate Wayne
The narrative follows Kate Lanier arriving at Wayne, a desolate coastal town with ramshackle cabins and a fold of rural danger. A rifle shot and pursuing bullet scare her, hinting at a hostile South and testing her resolve as she contemplates the tradition and peril surrounding her.
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Lanier
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-Third Street
Central Park West
Wayne
Florida Central Trunk Line
Colquit Junction
Darky
Surgical operation fears and unnecessary procedures for women
A writer argues that many surgeries performed on women are unnecessary and frightening. The piece emphasizes how fear and medical practice drive repeated operations, suggesting many could be avoided with better judgment and patient consideration.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills and has cured thousands of women with displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors and periodic pains. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Barbara Base
Kingman
Kansas
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Des Moines Eloping Damsel Sought Over Foot Fetish Clue
A Des Moines tale seeks a damsel who eloped with a six toed left foot and an unspecified right foot count. The item mocks public figures with quick quips about a person named Jerkins and a bald interlocutor.
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Des Moines
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin guarantee Cheney's honor and finances. Cure taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
I’. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hali
Elmore the Bluebeard Suspect Jailed After Trial
In Diana's Diary the chorus notes two consolations beside Elmore the bigamistard suspect. Elmore, with dyed moustache and court appearance, is sentenced to ten years in the pen after a trial at the courthouse. On departure, he smiles, and the onlookers mock with a Chautauqua salute.
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Jessie
Stenag
Miss Zwiebaeck
Order
Elmore
Court House
E. Smoote Bowsher
Bond
Train service routes listed for daily intercity travel
The document enumerates multiple daily trains between major cities, including No. 2 St. Louis to New York, No. 4 St. Louis to New York, No. 6 St. Louis to Toledo, No. 9 New York to Kansas City, and No. 1 New York to St. Louis, among others, outlining westbound and eastbound services for several corridors.
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St. Louis
New York
Kansas City
Toledo
Application for License to Sell Liquors in Logansport
Notice announces an application at the June term 1908 of Cass County Indiana for a license to sell spirits vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart with on premises consumption. Premises are a ground floor room of a two story brick building No 18 North Street Lot 18 John Tipton's First Addition Logansport Kel Township Cass County Indiana.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cass County
Indiana
No. Sil North Street
Logansport
North Street
John Tipton
Kel Township
Almanac Joke From 1880 Revived By Teachers
A vintage almanac joke from 1880 is revived. A teacher corrects a pupil who says Jule to Julius and then questions another boy whose name is Bilious, creating a playful classroom exchange.
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Jule
Julius
Bilious
A Picture of Angela and the Dog by the Water
A playful verse recalls a girl and a small dog by purling waters as she sits on a log eating a frankfurter. Dr RufusILLa promotes Gold Medal Flour with a carefree bottom line.
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Rufusilla
Angela
Theatre District Centre Scene Sheds No Plain Warnings
In the centre of the Theatre Shopping and Business District a busy area highlights the heart of city life with shoppers and performers shaping daily activity.
Train Schedule Notes for Limited Service to Tipton and Connections
Limited trains run with connections at Tipton for Edwood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie and intermediate stations. Some trains connect at Komomo for Indian apolis and run to Tipton only.
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Kokomno
Indianapolis
Tipton
Edwood
Alexandria
Fairmount
Anderson
Middletown
Muncie
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Peruvian Testimonial
James Wood of 378 West Main Street Peru Indiana reports a severe backache disrupted his work. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he says pain faded in days and has not returned, endorsing the remedy marketed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents. For sale by all dealers price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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James Wood
West Main Street
Peru
Ind
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction schedules listed
Trains depart Fort Wayne interurban station for Peru Wabash Huntington and other points at multiple times with special runs to Delphi Lafayette and intermediate stops. Limited cars stop in town. a 10:05 p m unit goes to Huntington only and 11:35 p m to Boyd Park. Express freight service operates Fort Wayne to Lafayette with daily departures. R T Gunn is superintendent.
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Peru
Wabash
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Delphi
Lafayette
Boyd Park
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A. Ebsrein
Filanegin Hardware Co
Indiana Union Traction Co
I. U. VY
Steam
G. W. Beale
Lo Ransport
Stones
Smith
Marvel
Street
the Wipperman Abstract Co
Hone
Fourth St
the City National Bank
John Gray
W H.H. Bell
A. P. Jenks
Diri J. C. Nelson
John Gray W. H.H. Bell
Geo. W. Funk
J. D. Ferguson
CTORS
I. N. Crawford
II. W. Geer
Isaac Shideler
Gereasena Bie
the First National Bank
Tansport
Capital
K. S.rlok
W.T. Wilson
W. W. Ross
J. F. Brookmeyer
Dennis” Uhi
F. M. Harwood
Mulhollan H
Tousley
W .T
B.S. Rice
B. F. Yantis
W.L. Fernald Filson
Ww. W. Ross
Kroeger
Strain Undertakers
Broadway
Telephones Office
Strain
Hoosier
Ornston
Chapter
Kate
State Liquor Dispensary
Beauvoir County
Kate Lanier
Jerkins
Diana
F. W. Schaefer
Hellat, Michigan
Via
Wabash BF
Detroit
Belle Isle
Boys’ Blanc
Windsor
Canada
Star Isle
Sugar Island
St. Clair Flats
M. Burke
Great Lakes
Hac
D&c
Great Lake
Cleveland
Lake Eric
Clevehurstay
Satar
Mackinac Division
Tolefo
Sarueays
Tucatay
Tharys
Mont
Somantays
Wednestays & Friisys
Igence
Mackinac
Fem Fume
Bay City
Etoering
Port Huron
Lexindon
Port Sanilac
Forester
Forestville
Port Hope
Cleveland & Toledo
Put-in-Bay
Addcon
L. G. Lacwss
Mich
Detroit & Cleveland
Scmantz, Gan
Mar
Fix, McMillan
Hotel Tuller
Cor
Adams and
Park St
A LA Carte Cafe
Uropean Plan
L. W. Tuller
M.A Shaw
Mgr
U.T
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
R. T. Gunn
Fort Wayne, Ind
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