Rural mail service boosts farm values in Blackford County
Hartford City reporters note rural mail routes have raised land values by 25 to 55 percent due to new roads. Two miles built, 27 more planned at an estimated cost of 47200 dollars. Carriers travel 16 miles daily, 125 2 3 miles on gravel, delivering to 895 families with 855 having mail boxes.
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Hartford City
Postal Department
Washington
Blackford County
Rolles Daly
Hartford City News
Race horsemen form state group to promote clean racing
C L Smith reports from Indiana polis on the meeting of horsemen and race meeting secretaries of the widder states. A committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws for forming an organization to promote better horses and clean racing. Gambling will be prohibited and uniforms worn. Montpelier plans a July meeting with a fast half mile track.
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C. L. Smith
Indianapolis
Widdie States
Montpelier
Hughes Sells Grocery To Poneto Trader
J A Hughes closes sale of his West High street grocery to George Var s of Poneto who will move to the city to run the shop after the invoicing begins next Monday. Evans, longtime Poneto merchant, will not handle the business. Hughes also bought Munice dry goods and will open a new store in a vacated space, likely renting the Homestead room for a larger well lighted shop.
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J. A. Hughes
West High Street
George Vars
Poneto
Evans
Ournover
Hughes
Montpelier
Muni¢e
Mil
Homu
Fractured Wrist S category at Montpelier dentist
Dr Covauilt a noted Montpelier dentist suffered a compound fracture of the left wrist after a fall in an alley near the Skull and Leopold Block on High Street. He received medical care and will wear a sling for several weeks, relieved it was the left arm.
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Dr. Covauilt
Montpellec
Skull and Leopold Block
Covault
Cuba Contented Let Well Enough Alone
Havana reports indicate Cuban politics remain calm after Roosevelt’s Feb 1 1909 decision restoring rule. Voters show apathy amid Liberal party splits with possible leaders Mario Menocal Dominguez Lecuona and Rius Fivera discussed. Provisional government under Magoon cited as protecting rights and property while Cubans prefer stable governance to renewed independence conflict.
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Havana
Cuba
Roosevelt
Liberal Party
Miguelista
Zagista
Mario Menocal
Menocal
Chiparra
Domfrego Lecuona
Matanzas
Magoon
Washington
Rius Fivera
Church Union Unconstitutional in Jackson Case
Chancellor E L Bullock of Jackson rules the proposed organic union of the Cumberland Presbyterian church with the Presbyterian Church U S A unconstitutional and void. Decree restores Jackson church property to the Cumberland Presbyterian organization.
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Nashville
Tenn
E. L. Bullock
Jackson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
John G. Keith
The
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Organization
Train Flips Off Embankment in West Virginia
A northbound Western Maryland passenger train derailed at Gorman Elkins on February 10. The wheels left the tracks as rails spread while descending a grade at about twenty miles per hour. The engine tender mail and baggage car and a women's coach rolled over the embankment. the engine and observation car stayed on the rails. Two men were killed and several others lightly injured.
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Elkins
W. Va
Western Maryland Railroad
Gorman
Acre of Coal Fire at Simpson Mines
Grafton West Virginia February 10 The McGraw Coal company Simpson mines known as the New York mines caught fire from an unknown cause two days ago and are still burning. Two hundred men work to extinguish the blaze but it is not under control. More than one acre of coal is burning. Losses run over 100000 dollars and may reach 590000 if flames continue.
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Grafton
W. Va
Mc.Graw Coal Company
Simpson
New York
Higher Health Level Promoted by New Life Pills
A Maine resident, Jacob Springer of West Franklin, reports improved digestion and bowel function after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. The ad promises refunds at Borge & Maddox drug store and pitches a Mars life theory as proven by massed evidence, with scientific objections deemed untenable.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Borge & Maddox Drug Store
Mars
Lowell
Fake white elephant tale disrupts Wayback Seulor
A chaotic reminiscence from Brooklyn Life recalls a supposed white elephant hoax and a juror’s interruption amid a carnival myth. The exchange questions the authenticity and recalls disbelief about mermaids and ordinary life after college plans.
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Seulor
Judar Dinterrupting
Dad
Brooklyn
Writ Granted in Counterfeiting Case of Rev. James R. Kaye
Judge Peter Grosscup of the U S Court of Appeals granted a writ of supersedeas allowing bail for Rev. James R. Kaye of Oak Park Chicago sentenced for counterfeiting. Bail set at 2500 dollars. Kaye charged with making several dimes and pennies. he remains in county jail after conviction.
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Springfield
Peter Grosscup
United States Court of Appeals of
Chicago
James R. Kaye
Oak Park
United States
Kaye
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Healing Piles and Sores
Clinton Maine resident Mr E FE Chamberlain reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his piles and chapped hands and healed an old sore without scarring. The product is sold at Bonge and Maddox drug stores for 250.
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E. FE. Chamberlain
Clinton, Maine
Bucklen
Arnie
Bonge & Maddox Drug Stores
Double Murder in Corry Pa Attributed to Unknown Motive
Corry Pennsylvania February 10 authorities believe Albert Damon and his elderly sister Mrs Jane Satterlee were murdered in their apartments. Damon suffered fractures to his nose arm and jaw while his sister had a severe contusion to the back of the head. Money and valuables remained in Dawon's pockets, ruling out robbery. John Sillaway aged 22 a Damon stepson is in custody awaiting developments.
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Corry
Albert Damon
Jane Satterlee
Damon
John Sillaway
City Marshal Arrested in Murder Charge at Marion
Marion February 10 City Marshal William Abney is jailed on a murder charge after shooting Ambrose Grogan and Frank Blake who resisted arrest early Sunday. Abney says the men attacked him as he tried to escort them to the city jail. A coroner's jury exonerated him. relatives of the deceased obtained the arrest and he remains free on five thousand dollars bond.
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Marion, Sr
William Abney
Ambrose Grogan
Frank Blake
Abney
Twelve Boys Injured After Sled Hits Streetcar
In Wheeling West Virginia on February 10 twelve boys suffered injuries in a coasting accident when their bob sled struck a streetcar none of the injuries were fatal.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Will Marry a Due. International Marriage in New York City
A terse notice from New York dated February 10 reports another international marriage planned in New York City. The brief item notes a forthcoming ceremony with likely notable individuals involved.
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New York
New York City
Dr Shoop Cough Cure Promoted For All Ages
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop Cough Cure as safe for mothers to give to babies and children. It claims the product uses a lung bearing shrub’s leaves and stems to soothe coughs with no opium or harsh chemicals.
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Ng Junge
Hughes League names Woodford president in New York
New York Feb 10 General Stewart L. Woodford has been chosen president of the Hughes League of the United States A notification meeting at the Manhattan hotel Feb 17 will elect vice presidents and an advisory committee for the campaign.
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New York
Stewart L. Woodford
Hughes League of the
United States
Manhattan Hotel
Aldrich Opens The Ball In Senate Financial Debate
The senate opened a financial debate led by Senator Aldrich championing a bill to permit emergency currency issuance by national banks. Democratic counterparts seek time for prep and Senator Warren plans an early army pay increase measure. House appropriations continue amid political maneuvering.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Warren
Goss Installed as Dean at Champaign Graduate School Opening
Exercises marked the opening of the graduate school and the installation of Dean W F M Goss of Purdue as dean of the college of engineering. President G Stanley Hall of Clark and Dean West of Princeton spoke, with a large student turnout.
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Champaign
W. F. M. Goss
Purdue University
College of Engineering
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
West
Princeton University
Goss
Lisbon Lying-in-State Ends with King and Crown Prince Brought to Pantheon
Thousands of Portuguese, rich and poor, filed through San Vincente cathedral to view the king and crown prince one last time. The public lying-in-state was interrupted until today, and at 2 PM the caskets were moved to the Pantheon for further ceremonies and placement in the sepulcher.
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Lisbon
Cathedral of
San Vincente
Pantheon
Dr. C. F. Aked In Ill Health In New York
The condition of Dr. C. F. Aked pastor of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church is causing anxiety. He came from Liverpool and has suffered ill health for some time. His physician ordered him to take a long rest at his home.
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New York
C. F. Aked
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Aked
Liverpool
Settlement Reached On Marshall Field Estate Taxes
The trustees of the Marshall Field estate and the county attorney agree to a 1 million dollar settlement in full satisfaction of county back tax claims on unassessed securities listed in probate court after Marshall Field's death in January 1906.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Ohio County Primaries Set Delegates to Taft Convention
Columbus report notes county primaries across Ohio on February 11 will choose delegates to the March 8 Republican state convention. The strong Taft support among delegates suggests the convention may be unanimously in his favor.
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Ohio
Columbus
William H. Taft
Taft banquet in Kansas City promises lavish affair
Taft in Kansas City where a Republican banquet in convention hall tonight honors Secretary of War Taft promises an elaborate affair with over a thousand attendees expected.
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Taft
Kansas City
Mysterious Murder of Thomas Mills Sparks Indiana Inquiry
In Quincey Indiana Emory Cassell is jailed in Indianapolis on a murder warrant tied to the death of Thomas Mills. Cassell says they were attacked while driving to Millgrove. Mills was shot in the back of the head with unexplained wounds and storm curtains on the buggy hindered observation. The case prompts guard over Cassell as investigators probe odd curtains, unaccounted holes, and missing bullet traces.
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Quincey
Ind
Emory Cassell
Indianapolis
Thomas Mills
Chenowith
Cassell
Quincy
Mills
Slinkard
Marion County
Eminence
Millgrove
A Father to Him
George Emory Cassell, once with Thomas Mills of Eminence Indiana, left Indianapolis with his wife to visit her mother over a week ago. Cassell and his hosts deny any wrongdoing, noting Cassell spoke highly of Mills who had been a father figure to him.
Fire at Grand theater causes panic in Rockville crowd
Rockville Indiana February 10 a film blaze in a moving picture projector sparked a panic at the Grand theater. The operator suffered severe burns to hands and face as spectators mostly women and children surged for exits. Some were knocked down and trampled in the scramble to flee as the show began.
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Nickelodeon
Rockville
Ind
Grand Theater
Al Hiser Faces Shootout After Saloon Ejection
Logansport Ind Feb 10 Following his ejection from the William Snyder saloon at Grass Creek Al Hiser a local farmer returned with friends. In a ensuing fight he drew a revolver and fired several shots at Snyder though none of the bullets is reported to have taken effect.
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Logansport
Ind
William Snyder
Grass Creek
Here
al Hiser
Snyder
Montpelier Man Seeks Liquor License for Main Street Room
John F. Price applies to Blackford County Board of Commissioners and Montpelier Common Council for licenses to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicants in a single room on Main Street. The request covers on-site drinking for one year and specifies location details and the March 1908 hearings.
Montpelier Resident Seeks Liquor License For Local Premises
A male Montpelier and Harrison Township resident seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at a dedicated storefront within Blackford County Indiana. Public notice lists the specific building location on Maco Street and alerts residents of a March 3 1908 Montpelier Common Council session for the permit and related premises license.
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Montpelier
Harrison Township
Blackford County
Mace
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Court House
Hartford City
Main Street
Huntington Street
Green Street
Common Council
Council Chamber
John F. Price
Ward Teo
Bisckford County
City of Nostpeller Inda
Maco Street
Cty Betwen High Street
Hootiogtso Street
Council
Saia
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Dr. Covault
Pastor Kaye
Grosscup
New Yorker
Illinois College of Engineering
Dr. Aked
Emory Cassel
Owen County
COLTS
Chas, DeWees
Priceton
E. Ary
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