Shooting Affray Leaves Man Dead at Bourbon
William Bates 67 of Bourbon is killed and his son Frank fatally injured after an attack by neighbor Charles Reddinger last Saturday evening. The feud began over a threshing bill. Bates died soon after at a local hotel. Reddinger was captured, threatened lynching followed, and he was moved to Plymouth under guard. Frank Bates’s left arm was shattered with possible amputation.
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William Bates
Bourbon
Frank Bates
Charles Reddinger
Reddinger
Bates
Young Bates
Plymouth
Tak&e
Indiana to the Front The effete east discovers Indiana’s canned goods
The article notes Indiana's rise in literary and cultural status while statisticians in the east recognize Indiana and nearby states as growing markets for canned products like tomatoes corn peas and milk. It portrays Indiana as gaining prominence amid national cannery trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Indiana
Empire
Van’s Dog and Pony Show Promises Education Friday
The J. H. Van hosts a dog and pony show this Friday May 18 offering entertaining acts with educational value for attendees.
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J. H. van
Young child suffers multiple fractures near home
The five year old son of Solo mon Helser near this place has endured several broken limbs in three years. He fractured the right leg above the knee at age three and again below the knee later. Last Thursday he fractured both bones of the right arm near the elbow after being pushed from a bridge by playmates. The boy is recovering and expected to try again soon.
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Solomon Helser
King
Corn School at Lagrange County
Lagrange county farmers prepare for a corn school as part of local agricultural efforts.
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Lagrange
Lagrange County
Handy Wagon by E. P. Snyder for Pearson
Ed Snyder finished a Handy Wagon for C. A. Pearson. A light roomy portable stand on wheels designed for selling goods at public gatherings such as sales with a warming oven and shelves. Drop sides double as counter shelves and it can serve as a camping wagon.
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Ed Snyder
C. A. Pearson
One of the best on the market a Justice
A brief item notes a Justice is highlighted as among the best options available in the current market, signaling strong value and quality in the selection.
Decoration Day Arrangements Set by Local Sunday Schools
Arrangements for Decoration Day include committees appointed by Sunday Schools to form sub committees and plan the program. The procession forms at 8:30 PM at the public square, then moves to the U B church for a 9 PM address by Rev. D F Kain, before proceeding to Lakeview Cemetery for graves decoration. Forrest Tempet the educated horses will appear with J H Vans Dog and Pony Snow.
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EF. M. Jacques
Floyd Zimmerman
J. J. Leonard
Lula, Drudge
Mina Leonard Chioe Haney
Tressa Helser
Opal
Kerlin
Madyge Ziu
Merman
Mabel Jontz
Josephine Carpenter
Faun Kerlin
Maggie Swick Ruth Burt
Dot Wiltrout
Georgia Underhill
Hazel McKrill
Nellie McClure
Luta Sprigg
Julla Arthur Jessie Ferree
U. B
D. F. Kain
Lakeview Cemetery
Forrest Tempet
J. H. van
Snow
G A R Encampment Details for Indiana Department Meeting
An official circular from G A R headquarters at the State House outlines arrangements for the Indiana Department encampment to be held in LaFayette May 22 to 24. Headquarters will be at the Lahr Hotel. Credentials, administration council, and parade plans with Capt J W Lutz as chief marshal are detailed, including formation and post order. Camp fires are set for Wednesday evening at the Coliseum courthouse and State Soldier's Home.
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Indiana
LaFayette
Lahr Hotel
Te Lahr Hotel
Council of Administration
J. W. Lutz
Jasper Packard
State Soldiers’ Home
Central Passengr Association Og
Tcent
New Brick Yard in South Silver Lake Begins Full Production
Work at the brick yards started Monday morning with output of ten to twelve thousand brick daily. Smith & Sprigg have set up sheds pits and yards and now produce brick with over a dozen workers handling clay and bricks through all stages. Large local demand will absorb the product, avoiding the need to haul brick from Akron or North Manchester.
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Silver Lake
Smith & Sprigg
Akron
Manchester
New York Lawyer Visits Indiana Relatives
McClure Jaques of New York arrives in Indiana for a few days to visit his parents and relatives. He notes his brother Dr Clinton Jaques is healthy and practicing successfully in New York, a rare chance to escape his busy law career.
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McClure Jaques
New York
Indiana
Jaques
Clinton Jaques
County school enrollment gains and township figures
The county shows 8 304 children ages 6 to 21, up 54 from last year. Lake township lists 493 school age children, down 33 from last year. Clay township reports 404, up 10 from last year.
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Lake Township
Clay Township
Holiness group selects Alexandria for permanent campground
The Northern Indiana Holiness association plans to locate its permanent campground in Alexandria offering inducements and a site cost of 100 dollars per acre. They will incorporate immediately and begin building at once spending about 15000 dollars in Alexandria with plans for additional structures later.
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Northern Indiana Holiness Association
Alexandria
Recruiting Station Opened in North Manchester
A recruiting station has been established in North Manchester by Lieutenant J W McClusky of the United States Marine Corps and Dr F Kitson of the same town has been appointed examining surgeon.
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Manchester
J. W. McClusky
United States Marine Corps
F. Kitson
Place
Brethren Prepare for Springfield Indiana Annual Meeting
Indiana attendees gather for the German Baptist Brethren annual meeting at the Illinois Springfield state fairgrounds from May 31 to June 7. Brethren from Middle and Northern Indiana are expected in large numbers with friends joining the event.
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Indiana
Springfield
Ilinoise
Man cleared after admitting Laketon church arson claim
Andy Oswalt on trial at Wabash faced charges for setting fire to the old U B Church at Laketon used as a skating rink. He admitted the act but testified he was hired by the owner and did not know the church had insurance. The jury found him not guilty.
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Andy Oswalt
Wabash
U. B
Laketon
Oswalt
Barn Raising at T. A. Jontz Farm Draws 91 Helpers
A Saturday barn-raising at the T. A. Jontz farm southwest of town gathered 91 workers. The event concluded with a ready-to-use 40 by 60 foot barn, ample dinner, and notable cake from Mrs. Jontz. The piece reflects on changing times and contrasts with pioneer enthusiasm and endurance.
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Mussie
Silver Lake High School Commencement Held at U B Church
The Silver Lake High School graduation for 1906 drew a large crowd to the U B church last Saturday evening. Seven graduates, four girls and three boys, received diplomas as Prof Rettger of Terre Haute gave the class address and Prof Eschbach presented diplomas. The event featured the Winona Orchestra and the Warsaw male quartet, earning high praise for a splendid ceremony with tasteful decor and an attentive audience.
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Silver Lake High School
U. B. Church
Winona Orchestra
Kain
Rettger
Terre Haute
Eschbach
Silver Lake
Warsaw
Mershon
Warsaw firm to parallel lines for farmers homes
A Kosciusko circuit court decision last Friday requires Commercial Telephone Company of Warsaw to parallel the lines of the Stony Point telephone company near Warsaw and provide home telephone service to farmers in that area at the same rate charged elsewhere.
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Kosciusko
Commercial Telephone Company of
Warsaw
Stony Point Telephone Company
Magazine contents preview and notable features
A summary from the Record magazine section lists Clara Barton relief efforts, Krakatoa eruption, a balloon voyage, English road and bridge improvements, counterfeiters history, The Conflict and And They Never Knew stories, plus an agricultural page.
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Clara Barton
Krakatoa
Fifty Four Engines In Service on Michigan Division
A Michigan division of the Big Four railroad now has fifty four locomotives in service. The article notes this fleet size and underscores the division's active operational capacity.
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Michigan
Big
Goany
Fishermen Allowed to Fish As Lakes Open
The closed season ended at midnight and anglers rushed to the lakes. The season opened with large hauls and notable bass caught, including a 61 pound fish and a 44 pound specimen, among others. The law remains unpopular to some and spawning continues into June in northern lakes.
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Pearson
Harness Made to Order at the New Harness Shop
A local workshop, the New Harness shop, advertises custom harnesses crafted to customer specifications. The notice highlights personalized fitting services and a focus on durability and quality for equestrian gear.
Four Vandalia Engineers Arrested Over Crossing Signals
Four Vandalia railroad engineers near North Manchester were arrested for not giving signals at road crossings. Each posted bond for court appearance. The men argue they are blamed regardless and note whistle sounds frighten horses as well as signals.
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Vandalia
Manchester
Michigan division freight unit assignment noted
Four system three yard engines at Anderson are charged to the Michigan division. Of the fifty four locomotives on the division, only twelve belonged to the Michigan division, suggesting reallocation or misclassification of power.
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Anderson
Michigan
Last Request From Mrs Etta Wilson Before Hospital Return
The final note from Mrs Etta Wilson, written before she returned from Hope hospital in Fort Wayne, asks her family to follow Christ. It includes scripture, service details, hymn selections, pallbearers, and a plea to live “a true Christian life” for her two daughters. Elder Simons to read the message.
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Etta Wilson
Hope Hospital
Ft. Wayne
Papa
Mollie Black
Detterman
Black
Lady Jameson
Worley
Beigh
Ingalls
M. E
A. B
Claypool
Jesus
Simons
Wheat crop outlook looks bright across the county
The report notes a strong wheat prospect this season with heavy foliage and rapid growth. If not hit by pests, the crop is expected to excel past recent years and yield a large harvest, reflecting the county'S substantial last fall planting.
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Bray
E. P. Snyder
C. L. Leonard
E. E. Wright
Committee On Music
J. C. Hay Asa Sprigg
Walter Homman
Committee On Flowers
Silver Lake Cornet Rand
G.A.R
A. R
State House
Ohio
Paris
T. A. Jontz Farm
T. A. Jontz
U."b. Church
Fedora Mae Teeter
Dale Fitton Homman Fierne
Lorena Stauffer
Ralph Sanford Wiltrout Nellie Lucile McClure Walter Moses Stout Faun Kerlin
the Record
Matt
Farmer
Butler
Thom
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