Local Folks Visited By Family and Business Interests
The Ladoga Leader notes frequent travel and visits from Indianapolis to towns around Crawfordsville and Jamestown. Mr. 8 M Best from Anderson aided in repairs on a business room while I D Rymerson chose Indianapolis college over Chicago veterinary school. Ben Harris of Indianapolis lingered here seeking the Miles butcher shop site but arrived too late.
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Wm. Hughes
Boone County
Indianapolis
Hcouks
Mr. Harris
Miles
Jamestown
Faith Cure Parents Cleared of Manslaughter in Clinton County
In Clinton County, Joseph Chenoweth and his wife faced manslaughter charges after their ill child died during a faith cure led by the father. Judge Kent halted the trial and instructed the jury to acquit, ruling the evidence showed the defendants acted honestly in their beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chenoweth
Clinton County
Kent
Controversial verdict on child care practice sparks debate
The Crawfordsville Journal notes a ruling praising a parent who treated a child with kindness yet used a harsh method, described as a superstition from modern view but viewed as proper by the parent. The decision is called far-reaching and welcomed by local faith curists.
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Crawfordsville
Midland railroad fate questioned after court ruling
The Wavelowa Independent reports the Clay circuit court granted the Big Four a perpetual injunction blocking the Chicago and Southeastern from crossing its line at Carbon. This severs Midland's link to oil fields, after prior rights of way in 1895 required interlocking switches which were not built. The piece expresses doubt about Midland's future and suggests its Muncie extension may never mature.
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Midland
Muncie
Anderson
Brazil
Wavelowa Independent
Independent
Big Four Railway Company
Chicago & Southeastern
Big Four
Carbon
Charley Crawford
Brutal Home Invasion Near Hillsboro
Hillsboro Times reports two masked men attacked bound and gagged Mrs. Brown while alone with her children, then searched the house for valuables before leaving at dusk. Her ten year old brother was away and Mr. Brown returned home to find her helpless. Local search yielded no leads. The piece urges rural women to arm themselves against such crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Hal Brown
Mrs. Brown
Post Office Mail Theft Can Lead to Fines or Imprisonment
A recent ruling states that taking another's mail from the post office whether by mistake carelessness or purpose is a violation of postal laws. Penalties include a 3500 fine or up to one year in prison for failing to promptly return mail taken in error or otherwise.
Crawfordsville Street Fair Gains Noticeable Improvement
The Crawfordsville street fair moved beyond last year with better farm product exhibits and stricter excludes on gambling devices. No open drink was seen and saloons closed on schedule, while critiques warn future fairs may add more provocative features despite public discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Richmond
Crawfordsville
Swearing, Vile Talk Alarm Public Mind
The Ram's Horn laments rising profanity and crude speech in public life. It worries how common swearing has become even in schools and urges parents to shield children from obscene language. It questions where the pure minded youth can go without confronting foul talk and calls for action to curb the habit.
Traveling Giants and Dry Town Debate Draws Townwide Talk
The Crawfordville Journal notes a pair of traveling men at Ramsey hotel the tallest at seven feet four inches selling baking powder and the shortest at three feet six inches selling shoes both seated together while the little man eats more. Nearby Crawfordsville reports twenty men quartered for a C A telephone line visit in a dry town with grumbling crew who spend money locally and some say a town needs a saloon. The Sherman house in Crawfordsville closed briefly as owner Mr Boatwright could not cover expenses leaving wages owed but the hotel will reopen soon under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Crawfordaville Journal
C. A
Hillsboro Times
Sherman
Crawfordsville
Boatwright
Crawfordsville Journal
Notice of Advance in Price for James town Press and Mail
With November first the James town Press and New Ross Mail will raise subscriptions to a year perhaps to five dollars per year due to higher paper stock costs. The move follows widespread price increases and aims to reduce borrowing and losses by encouraging annual renewals before November first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Press
New Ross Mail
LSU
Trade at the Big Store Promotes Open Invite to All
An inclusive circular invites all readers to The Big Store highlighting a broad stock of merchandise at accessible prices. It emphasizes up-to-date, well equipped facilities, wide appeal from 5c prints to finest silks, and the moral that it pays to trade there for both cheap and handsome goods.
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Steele
J. H. Steele
Jamestown, Ind
Danville Trust CO
Aospital
First National Bank
Main Street
Mord Carter
Sec’y
East Side Square
Masters & Nelson
Lebanon, MD
B. T. Magers
Levi Martin
Clinton
The
Louis Bisghof
East Main Street
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