Bunkum Items From Worthington and Surrounding Areas
Charles Taylor and family visited Rev. Fidmond Taylor. Edgar Ward and family visited at Roter Malone's in Greens County. Mrs. Grace Herron and Mrs. Nannie McNabb visited Mrs Telethansborne Tuesday. Miss Java Connell visited grandparents in Phipps Farren this week. Mr. Charles Herron and family spent Sunday with Mrs. W P Howard. Louis Arford spent Sunday with H M Connell. Thomas Fox and family visited Win Mizes. Misses Trula Pownall and Goldie Howard visited Zelma Davis. A masquerade social was given at James Herron Thursday night last week in honor of Miss Bertha Herron.
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Charles Taylor
Family of
Heaven
Worthington
Rev
Fidmond Taylor
Edgar Ward
Roter Malone’ S
Greens County
Java Connell
J. B. ‘Phipps
Farren
Louis
Arford
H. M. Connell
Thomas Fox
Win
Mize
Trula Pownall
Goldie Howard
Zelma ‘Davis
Jas. Herron
Bertha Herron
Taft Nominated As Presidential Candidate
Leading papers praise Taft as independent and capable, noting his readiness to form his own policies and act on judgment. Critics flag fears of Roosevelt influence, while others hail Taft as a strong, balanced Republican choice with broad support and a solid platform.
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William H. Taft
Cincinnati Enquirer
Roosevelt
Taft
Chitage Fribune
Chicago Record Herald
Chicago
Inter Ocean
New York
United States
William J. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. B Roosevelt
New York Sun
Taft i
Watt
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mr.Taft
Knox
Hughes
Philippines
Baltimore
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Riverside houseboat spotted near White River raises gambling speculation
The Jasonville Leader reports a nearby houseboat at Riverside on the Southern Indiana railroad, used for fishing by day but attracting rumors of a hidden rendezvous for Lin ton and Terre Haute gamblers. Curtains stay drawn, clanking money signals possible gambling activity beyond fishing as speculation grows about hidden action.
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Odon
White River
Riverside
Southern Indiana
Jasonville
Uncle Sam
Linton
Terre ‘Haute
Monte Carlos
French Lick
Orange
Military service vs civil life in old Army Life issue
Captain Carroll Power cites John W. White’s case to compare Army benefits with civil life. White, a former soldier turned streetcar conductor, injured his arm and won a $1,500 verdict, likely netting about $750 after fees. The piece argues soldiers receive hospital care, full pay, and disability pension, contrasting with civilian risks and costs. It notes Army pay and allowances often match or exceed civilian earnings, and mentions Fort Wood quarters offering photo subjects.
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Carroll Power
Coast Art Corps
Louisville
John W. White
White
Danages
U.S. Army Life
U. S
Co. G
Signal Corps
Fort Wood
New York Harbor
Lightning Strikes Barn on Mrs. Winklepleck Farm
A Friday storm struck a barn on Mrs. Sarah Winklepleck’s farm one mile north of town. The 36 by 74 foot barn was destroyed with stock, two horses and a colt killed, and 150 bushels of corn 40 bushels of oats ten tons of hay harness a buggy and farming tools lost. Estimated loss exceeds 1200 dollars with most insured. Insurance paid about 1200 dollars after a recent renewal.
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Sarah Winklepleck
Winklepleck
Will Entertain Light Bearers at Mrs Smiley Home
The Little Light Bearers of the M. B. church will entertain the L. L. B's at the home of Mrs. B. D. Smiley on Tuesday June 30, 190g. The program includes Jesus bids us shine, a scripture lesson by six children, solo by Madge Ragle, prayer by Mrs. Lowther, address to children by Mrs. Smiley, a piece on What our name means by four little girls, and a Nellie Morrison and Edith Freeman duet.
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Little Light Bearers
M. B. Church
B. D. Smiley
Jesus
Boyhood tale of Rev Couchman from Bruceville
A Vincennes Sun piece recalls Rev Richard Couchman born in Bruceville and childhood days at the Couchman homestead. A memory of riding horses with brash Bruceville children ends with a boy apologizing to a merchant and sobbing not for the act but for telling a story.
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Vincennes
Knox County
Bruceville
Couchman
Eye Examinations at Night at Keck the Jeweler and Optician
Keck the Jeweler and Optician announces new electrical lighting for eye exams to fit glasses day or night. They offer extended hours until seven weekdays and nine on Saturdays, with special arrangements available by phone or letter to suit customers.
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Keck
Town Board Warns Against Privy Vault Dumping
The Board of Health of Qodon notifies property owners that burying privy vault contents rubbish or unsound vegetables is unlawful. The practice pollutes wells and risks typhoid fever. Violations carry a fine from 25 to 100 dollars. Such waste must be removed entirely. J DeMotte secretary.
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J. DeMotte
Southern Indiana Railway Time Table February 1908
The Southern Indiana Railway timetable shows daily trains with north bound and south bound departures and arrivals from Seymour Bedford Odon Elnora Beehunter Linton Jasonville Terre Haute and back to Seymour. For the tables and more information contact the local agent or H P Radley G T A Grand Central Station Chicago.
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Seymour
Bedford
Odon
Elnora
Beehunter
Linton
Jasonville
Terre Haute
South Bound
H. P. Radley
T. A. Grand Central Station
Chicago
Trustee Notice Teel Persons 3 Having Business
Trustee notice lists three individuals named Teel involved in business matters. The notice outlines the fiduciary duties and reporting requirements. Details specify authority, place, and potential deadlines for filing disclosures.
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Scortright
A. Jolliff & CO
ATF
DR. C. 0
Clemmer
Madison Township
Jbusiness
Wop. Sims, Trastee
Grace Herron
Nannie McNabb
Charles Herron
W.P. Howard
Boston Globe
London
Caesar
New York Times
Philadelphia Record
Jr. Taft
Odon Drug Co
Madge Ragle
Nellie Morrison
Edith
Rev. Couchstan
the Board of Health of the Town of
Qodon
THE
Southern Indiana Railway
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