Smythe proposes electric ignition theory for Sandford disaster
Captain Roland B Smythe the Hermit of the Wabash presents a theory that weathered powder in the Big Four accommodation car was ignited by chemical electricity conducted through tracks. He argues rail handling and switching could spill powder and he urges safety changes for explosive shipments and wagon construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland B. Smythe
Wabash
Sandford
Ind
Colonel Smythe
Massachusetts
Terre Haute
SEVENTY NINTH BIRTHDAY OF GREENE COUNTY RESIDENT
Uncle John Bonham of Greene county near Embury turned ninety nine on Monday. A pioneer resident and original Union subscriber since 1866, he voted for John C. Fremont in 1856 and has supported Republican candidates since. He remains in fair health for his age.
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John Bonham
Greene County
Embury
Bonham
Union
John
Republican Party
John C. Fremont
Cough and Cold Cure Promises Moral Recovery
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana recounts a dramatic recovery after using Dr Kings New Discovery for a severe cough. She credits four one dollar bottles with restoring her health and endurance. Joe K Smock the local druggist guarantees the remedy with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Eva Uncapher
Grovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Joe K. Smock
Daugherty Family Thanks Sullivan Merchants and Fellows
The children express heartfelt thanks for the kindnesses shown during the illness and death of their father Thomas Daugherty. They acknowledge support from the 04ld Fellows' lodge the Sullivan Merchants' Association and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorge
Sullivan Merchants’ Association
Thomas Daugherty
George Krann to Speak at McCammon Hotel Friday
George Krann of Vincennes will be at the McCammon Hotel on Friday February 22 to discuss medical topics. The notice notes his forty six years of uninterrupted care and extensive treatment experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Krann
Vincennes
McCammon Hotel
Two Peculiar Contests Told By Traveling Men
In a Davis hotel lobby tale from Council Bluffs and Cairo, Ill, two odd bets unfold. A mule race fixed to finish last without riders on own mules backfires as a slate-colored mule wins, while Cairo’s Jim Mangum bets on his cat in a wacky cat-losing contest with thirty entries and a 150 purse, but his cat never returns.
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Council Bluffs
Cairo
Davis Hotel
Council Bluffs Fair Grounds
Iowa
Council Bluffs Fair
Ill
Jim Mangum
Jim
Mississippi
Catro
Old Jim
Tim
Illinois
Jack Grimm
Jim Mana
Cuase Alu Tue
Charley Glass
Court House
Glass
County Superintendent Totals Township School Terms and Funds
County Superintendent Richard Park lists each township term length and state funds received. Townships such as Cass Curry Fairbanks Haddon Hamilton Jackson Jefferson Turman Shelburn Carlisle and Sullivan show term lengths from 6 to 9 months with specific dollar allocations and end dates, noting Carlisle and Sullivan rely on transfers for longer terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Park
Cass
Curry
Fairbanks Township
Haddon Township
Hamilton
House of Representatives
Jackson
Jefferson Township
Turman Township
Shelburn
Carlisle
Sullivan
Self Made Family Trades Horse for Furniture
A man recounts how he saved for a horse, bought a buggy, then, amid a winter lull and no pay, traded the horse for furniture at No. 9. He and Jane agreed to the swap and became settled with ample household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
No. 9
Padgetts Friends Start Congressional Boom
Alvin J. Padgett, young city attorney, may run for congress as a Democrat in 1908. A local meeting proposed his nomination, with Padgett’s backers claiming Daviess County should hold the seat. Padgett has been district chairman and active in politics, though he declines to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin J. Padgett
Padgett
Daviess County
Washington Herald
Hunting for Trouble in California Burns Sores and Boils
Charles Walters of Alleghany Sierra County has used Bucklen's Arnica Salve for twenty years to treat cuts burns sprains and sores with a claim it cures all. Joe K. Smock's drug store guarantees the remedy priced at 26 cents.
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California
Charles Walters
Alleghany
Sierra Co
Mr. Walters
Joe K. Smock
Six years ago I learned a valuable lesson about Dr King’s New Life Pills
Magnolia resident John Pleasant recalls his experience starting Dr King’s New Life Pills and finding they improve health over time. The ad notes the product sells for 25c at Joe K Smock’s druggist. It claims heart disease is feared, can appear healthy yet be fatal, and praises Dr Crowley for treating heart diseases with tailored care and high success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Crowley
Curry township youth charged with larceny
Jesse Dix son of James Dix of Curry township was arrested Friday on a larceny charge. He is accused of stealing four coon skins and remains jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Dix
James Dix
Curry Township
Dix
Fraudulent marriage arrest in Shelburn
Richard O. McCammon of Shelburn was arrested Friday by Deputy Sheriff Smith on a charge of fraudulent marriage. He posted bond for $250 to secure his appearance in court.
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Court House
Richard O. McCammon
Shelburn
Smith
McCammon
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Gapt. Smythe
Socrates Maufin
W.J. B. Rogers
Robert Rogers
Newton
Volta
Faraday
E. A. Gleck
Ananolis
Clark County
Wiinots
United States
Gall Stoner
Bilfons Cokie
Hoe
Scott Bros
Congressional
Washington
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