North Dakota North of the Border Snow Drifts Exceed House
John Romine writes from Bowbells North Dakota near the Canadian line describing extreme cold and heavy snow. He notes fifty degrees below zero with three foot drifts and explains farming methods and equipment in the region. He recounts a visit by Spencer county residents who carried a palm leaf fan and faced the chill.
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U. S
Spencer County
Blizgards
Spencer
Warrick
Montana
John Romine
Seymour Lemmon Dead in Shreveport
Seymour Lemmon died at his home in Shreveport Louisiana on January 25 according to reports from Ennis Texas News. Mes J Blakey traveled to Shreveport to be by his bedside and sent a telegram confirming the death around 7 30 this morning.
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Seymour Lemmon
Rockport
Shreveport
Ennis
Texas
Mes
J. Blakey
Louisiana
Ennis Bereavement and Burial Arrangements
Ennis mourns as the Lemmon family prepares for burial and a double bereavement follows the death of Lemmon. Mrs. Blakey and Mrs. O. E. Turner are among the grieving relatives, with services to be announced from local pulpits tonight and tomorrow.
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Ennis
Tomorr
Mr. Lemmon
J. Blakey
Lillian Lemmon
Delightful Valentine Party Hearts Shape Luncheon
Mrs Chas Lieb with daughter Mrs Arch Stevenson hosted the enchre club and friends on Wednesday afternoon February 2. A two course luncheon followed with heart shaped sandwiches pink and white cakes and mints. Pink and white ice pierced by Cupid’s dart drew delighted exclamations from guests including Mesdames Baum Higenmann Bigenmann Halbruge Ehrman Lang Logan Mason Pattie Payne Swan Walker Weil Rudd Artman and Misses Bonnie Jones Lucy Procter.
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Chas. Lieb
Arch Stevenson
Mesdames
J. G. Baum
Henry Higenmann
C. W. Halbruge
C. D. Ehrman
J. R. Lang
J. B. Logan
Co. C. Mason
John Pattie
M. O. Payne
BE. M. Swan
Guy Walker
M. Weil
W. I. Rudd
Jean, Winn
KH. C. Artman
Bonnie Jones
Lucy Procter
Mrs Gabbert Dies in Louisville at Age Sixty Seven
Mrs Mary E Gabbert widow of Dr C W Gabbert of this city died early Monday at her Louisville home. Interment was in Louisville. She was about sixty seven and had been in failing health for months. Survived by three sons Dr Lucien Gabbert Cleveland Dr Forrest Gabbert Louisville and Melvin Gabbert California.
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Gasbert
Mary E. Gabbert
C. W. Gabbert
Louisville
Lucien Gabbert
Cleveland, O
Forrest Gabbert
Melvin Gabbert
California
Bryan Attitude Reflects Public Demand Not Personal Ambition
The writer argues that William Jennings Bryan is judged wrongly by Washington correspondents who claim his recent D C visit aimed to seek senators' approval. He is described as preferring results over honors, with public sentiment shifting toward Bryanism and the popular rule square deal aligning with his views.
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Bryan
Washington
Holt
Roosevelt
New York
Democrats
Why Bryan Should Be Nominated Again Says Lincoln Neb Evening News
The Lincoln Nebraska Evening News argues that if Bryan runs again he will be nominated because most Democrats want him. It notes only ambitious politicians outside the party oppose another bid and questions why the party should not nominate him.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Evening News
Panic history and Republican blame during 19th-century crises
The text recalls the 1844 Republican convention and 1894 Republican charges against Democrats for economic panics. It contrasts past claims with ongoing turmoil under Republican governance, citing bank and factory failures and rising unemployment. It quotes Indianapolis newspapers detailing charity needs and widespread distress.
Wesseler Files for Voluntary Bankruptcy in Evansville
Ke E Wesseler of this city filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition last Saturday with the referee in bankruptcy in Evansville. The petition requests to be declared bankrupt, but the assets and liabilities remain unknown.
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KE. E. Wesseler
Evansville
Damage suit brings minor award after ten days of court
Warick County docket shows multiple actions including a $400 verdict for Francis C. Hopkins versus John Archibald after a ten day jury trial for coal mine injuries. Other cases involve contract disputes, motor road rights of way, and drainage matters with continuances and remonstrances.
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Schrieder Headlight Company
James H. Johnson
Pike
Francis C. Hopkins
John Archibald
United States Building and Loan Association
Louis F. Bergenroth
Spencer
Perry County
Pike County
Mary Jones
Modern Woodmen of America
Thomas HE. Snyder
Wm. Bretz
James H. Parker
Johnb. Chrisney
Edward Sargent
Robt F. Nourse
J. W. Nourse
Nettie F. Nourse
Mary C. Kinney
Clara Giles
Frank Jacob
John Thoma
Carl J. Cramm
Mary A. Wulf
Lautner
Madison J. Bray
John G. Higenmesan
Bertha Songer
Stephen Songer
John T. Stevenson
Jeff Ray
Jeff
Clarence Ray
Lilly Johnson
Harry W. Johnson
Indiana Perjury Case Delayed to April Term
The State of Indiana versus Richard Pennington charged with perjury was continued to the April term on motion by the defendant due to an absent witness. Trial set for April 5.
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Hanson Wood
State of
Indiana
Richard Pennington
Political notes reflect party tensions and primaries
Reports claim Republican bosses push a clean campaign in Evansville with plans to influence the vote before primaries. Democrats in Carter township list Heidelbech Jr and Ender for trustee and Warner for assessor. Indiana Democrats meet in Indianapolis March 25 26 to nominate a state ticket. Primary set for April 3. In Rockport and Spencer counties Republican plans and candidate suggestions stir local contests.
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Carter Township
Michael Heidelbech Jr
Paul Ender
Grass Township Democrats Set February Township Primary
The Grass township Democrats vote February 22 to nominate trustee and assessor candidates. Precinct polling sites are Midway Centerville and Chrisney. Incumbent trustee William Link faces no opposition. Assessor candidates named are Wm. H. Haaff and George H. Thompson. Alternates Morris Gorion Louis Sanford Tom Gibson and Smith Frey, all colored, were appointed.
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Jackson Township
Frank McKasson
Eli L. Grigsby
Wm. V. Hesson
Daniel Walters
Charles Brown
Frank Cohoon
Grass Township
Midway Centerville
Chrisney
Wm. Link
Wm. H. Haaff
George H. Thompson
Morris Gorion
Louis Sanford
Tom Gibson
Smith Frey
Republican delegates praised by Ohio township convention bosses
Delegates to the Republican state congressional district and judicial conventions in Ohio township are lauded as faithful representatives of the party. The piece contrasts the delegates with Spencer county, calling its Republican organization boss-ridden and corrupt while praising the Ohio township group.
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Ohio Township
Republican Party
Spencer County
Money on Trees in Wenatchee Valley Letter
Frank Kuntz writes from Wenatchee Washington in 1908 renewing his subscription to the Democrat. He praises the Wenatchee fruit and wheat country especially the big red apples where he claims dollars grow on trees, and notes better business than in Spencer County. He sends a money order and sends best wishes to his Spencer County friends.
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Washington
Frank Kuntz
Santa Fe
Wenatchee
Wash
Spencer County
Wenatchee Valley
Spencer
County
St. Yours Truly
Grandview Christian Science Society Files Indiana Articles
The Grandview Christian Science Society filed for record in the recorder's office for its religious corporation under Indiana law. Incorporators include Mrs. Mary E. Anderson Emma King Fannie DeWitt Margaret Moseby Julia Huffman Elizabeth Harvey and Flora Parker with business in Grandview and Rockport.
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Grandview Christian Science Society
Recorder’s Office
Indiana
Mary E. Anderson
Emma King
Fannie DeWitt
Margaret Moseby
Julia Huffman
Elizabeth Harvey
Grandview
Flora Parker
Rockport
Revival Meetings At J B Church Begin Series
A series of revival meetings started Sunday evening at the J B church and will continue for some time. Attendance is strong despite sickness and weather. Services are at 2 20 and 7 15 p m with Sunday service at 10 30 a m. The evangelistic pastor Rev J A Hile of Plainville will preach next week urging attendance.
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J B
J. A. Hile
Plainville
Tax sale sells five delinquent land tracts
County Treasurer Jacobs sold five tracts of delinquent land at a tax sale last Monday. About $230 was collected, though most delinquents had paid up before the sale date.
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Jacobs
Tobacco Canvas Shortage Warns Buyers
The W. Halbruge Co announces a tobacco canvas shortage after the cotton mill closed for several months, causing limited supply. Customers are advised to purchase canvases soon as further shipments are unavailable.
Experts Count on Panama Canal Completion in 1915
Analysts expect the Panama Canal to open in 1915 as funding holds and engineering progress continues under U S control. Officials project a near-term completion date if finances remain secure and construction stays on schedule.
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Panama Canal
Uncle Sam
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