Kern safe for Silver in Democratic convention clash
Sullivan resident C. W. Welman said a Kern chaired state convention would keep the party safe from gold wing despoilers. He warned a gold wing win could send the Second district toward Republican Bryanism exclusion, while Sullivan County backs J. R. Riggs for state auditor. He implied Miers would be a loyal Bryan Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kern
C. W. Welman
Sullivan
English
Welman
Chicago
Bryan
John W. Kern
Balanced Frame Dandy riding cultivator endorsement
Albert Drake of Fairbanks Indiana praises the Balanced Frame Dandy riding cultivator by John A Mattix as a reliable tool this season and recommends it to anyone needing a cultivator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mattix
Albert Drake
Fairbanks
Ind
Fatal Dynamite Accident At Alum Cave
Joe Gorby of Alum Cave was fatally injured last Friday when a dynamite stick exploded in his hand while he fished on the river. He died Sunday from the injuries, his right arm blown off and his body mangled in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gorby
Joe
Botts liquor license denied after two convictions
The commissioner's court met Monday to hear Perry Botts's liquor license case under the Nicholson law. Two prior convictions within two years barred approval, so the license was refused. Attorneys for temperance groups and Botts argued, with remonstrances filed in Curry, Jackson and Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Perry Botts
Nicholson
Bar
Ncenge
Botts
Feds
W.R. Nesbit
Temperance People
C.D. Hunt
John
Bays
Curry
Jackson
Gill
Logan Gude
Depot Town
Sullivan
Geo. West
Wm. Rose
David Tiancock
James J. Pearson
David L. Taylor
Riverton
Children’s Day at Christian Church Delights Congregation
Children at the Christian church Sunday night staged an entertainment that surpassed previous efforts. Floral decorations were exquisite and the junior performers drilled to perfection, with Mrs. Francis receiving credit for much of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Francis
Boarding sought by Mrs. Mary Crooks on South Section Street
Help wanted notice listing Mrs. Mary Crooks seeks boarders and roomers at her residence on South Section Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crooks
South Section Street
Brotherly Love At E T H Station
Tuesday morning traffic to the Davis house station filled with many pass engers forcing a second bus to run. Only two riders joined the extra, one in front looking forward and one in back looking backward. Both riders were the editors of the Times and Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis House
The
Times and Democrat
Tragedy at Long Pond Claims Helen Carrithers and O M Tichenor
Graysville and Princeton mourn as nine year old Helen Carruthers and O M Tichenor lose their lives in a Long Pond accident. Helen’s father Ed Carrithers and his wife travel to Princeton for the funerals. O M Tichenor, a Princeton postmaster and rising Republican figure, is remembered for public service. The boat accident involved four children, with rescue attempts failing as the vessel drifted out of reach.
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Helen Carrithers
Graysville
Long Pond
Princeton
M. Tichenor
QO. M. Tichenor
Ed G. Carruthers
Greysville
Long Pond Near Wa bash River Near Princeton
Long Pond lies near the Wa bash river twelve miles northwest of Princeton. The location is described as similar to the old river bed of Sullivan and is noted for its sizeable body of water.
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Long Pond
Wabash River
Princeton
Sullivan
Teachers Plan Summer Across States and Merom Home
The school year ends with teachers taking summer postings. Nan Wood and Carrie will stay at the Merom home with their mother while Etta Hopkins moves to Henderson Kentucky. Laura Irwis returns to Frankfort and Helen Osborne visits Iron Mountain before a possible resignation vacancy. Prof. F M Walker from Tucson visited, then departed for family illness.
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Nan Wood
Merom
Carrie
Etta Hopkins
Henderson
Ww. C. McCullough
Stockwell
Miss Hopkins
Bay View
Mich
Miss Osborne
F. M. Walker
Tucson
Harry Pittman Jr. Death Notice
Harry Pittman Jr. died yesterday at his father's home after a lung illness. He will be buried this forenoon at Little Fiock. He was married years ago to Ethelyn Barker of Merom, who survives him. Mrs. Virgil Stratton, a daughter of Uncle Harry, is also very ill at his home.
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Harry Pittman, Jr
Harrison Pittman
Little Fiock
Ethelyn Barker
Virgil Stratton
Harry
Will Probated for Richard Willis Estate
The will leaves the estate to his widow for life with remainder to his children and grandchildren. A granddaughter, Glen KE Willis, receives $100 at his death. I H Katley named executor.
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Richard Willis
Glen KE. Willis
I. H. Katley
KAUGS DRY GOODS SELL CURTAINS AND SILKS
KAUGS DRY GOODS STORE advertises 6 lace curtain styles at 1.50 per pair with none under 2.00 value and some at 2.25 or 2.50. A special offers 10 wash silks in stripes and dots 30 inches wide at 60 cents a yard, comparable with any at 75 cents.
New Hat Trims and Matting Sale Announced
Saturday bargains tout three dozen trimmed Leghorn hats at 98 cents from $1.50 quality and new lot china matting at 10 cents a yard with 40 yard rolls available.
Epworth League Thirteenth District Convention Held This Week
The Epworth League Thirteenth District convenes with about 50 delegates and visitors. Notable events include lectures by Dr. Hickman of Depauw University on Monday, Rev. W. R. Halstead of Indianapolis on Tuesday, and W. R. Sheridan of Louisville on Wednesday. The program is regarded as very fine.
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Epworth League
Dr. Hickman
Depauw University
W. RB. Halstead
O. D
Indianapolis
W. RB. Sheridan
Louisville
Willis Hutchison Dies in Ohio At 32
Word arrived Monday of Willis Hutchison’s death at Bucyrus Ohio at about 12 10 pm He was raised in the area son of the late D J Hutchison and brother to Bob Theodore and Mrs Stewart Barnes He left eleven years ago for employment on the Ohio Central railroad and suffered a shoulder injury in a previous engine accident He leaves a wife and one child His brother Robert a BE AT H train dispatcher at Evansville travelled to Bucyrus for the funeral The Hutchisons note he previously worked at Theo Hutchison’s drug store on Coffman’s corner
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Willis Hutchison
Buvyrus, O
Willis
D. J. Hutchison
Bob
Theordore
Stewart Barnes
Robert
Evansville
Bucyrus
Ohio
Theo. Hutchison
Coffman’s Corner
Merom Commencement Week At U C College
Commencement week at U C College includes pro per on Wednesday June 11 at 10 a.m. in the college chapel with graduates Geo l L Aspinall Covington Ohio Bertha Harmell Wingate Ind Robert R Massey Merom Lewis D Weimer Argos Ind The stockholders annual meeting is Tuesday June 10 at 10 a.m. Exercises begin next Saturday evening with the musical department anniversary and a strong program. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday by Dr T M McWhinney and oration by Dr G B Merrett of New Hampshire.
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U. C. College
Geo. l L. Aspinall
Covington
Ohio
Bertha Harmell
Wingate
Ind
Robert R. Massey
Merom
Lewis D. Weimer
Argos
Franklin and
Lincolnia Literary Societies
T. M. McWhinney
G. B. Merrett
New Hampshire
Pocket Book Reappears After Fort Wayne Stop
Dr Wright of Indianapolis had misplaced a pocket book during a Fort Wayne leg of a trip. He realized the loss only upon retiring at the hotel. After returning to the train and boarding again, he found the pocket book left on the seat he had vacated.
Marriage Licenses Reported for Dunn Bitsidger and Trueblood Ryn
Walter Dunn and Annie M Bitsidger are listed for a marriage license and Andrew Trueblood with Mable Ryn also appear. The brief item records two couples seeking licenses in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dunn
Annie M. Bitsidger
Andrew Trueblood
Mable Ryn
Pickings From Fiction. Quotes on virtue and passion
A jumbled fragmentary note compiles quotations about action versus inaction and moral behavior. It references figures such as God Wills It and The Usurper, mingling varying excerpts and erroneous words with stray phrases about love, memory, and fidelity.
What Grant Saw In Canada
Lord Dufferin, then Canadian viceroy, recalled Grant’s blunt reply to a Canada question. The president said he had never set foot in Canada but had steamed close enough to see grass growing in Canadian town streets. The incident illustrated a common misgiving about Canada’s resources.
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Grant
Canada
Lord Dufferin
Washington
General Grant
London News
Mrs Weeds and Binks plan wedding set for the 20th
In a brief exchange cited by the New York Press Susie refers Mr. Binks to Mrs Weeds after his proposal. Mrs Weeds replies that marriage is possible and suggests a wedding date for the 20th of the month.
Temperaure Story Buzzsaw Lathe Banter
A Philadelphia Press excerpt features a humorous exchange where a lathe comments on the buzzsaw's mood. The buzzsaw retorts that a man who raves brought whiskey into the shop, and the tools joke about taking two or three fingers at the man’s expense.
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Buzzsaw
Philadelphia Press
Trustees Plan Art Gallery Dinners Highlight Progress
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note quotes a gallery trustee stating ongoing work toward a proposed art gallery. He mentions three annual fundraising dinners already held and plans for a fourth as part of the progress update.
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Gallery of Art
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Button clues surface in San Francisco house case
In a San Francisco incident a china collar button and a gold plated button are mentioned by residents as clues. Mr. Nucomer observes the hash this morning while the landlady Nora instructs bringing a gold plated button to him. The note notes an open second floor as a detail in the unfolding story.
Deathbed Forgiveness in Valparaiso Killing
Lewis Vosburg who was shot by Clarence Green nine weeks ago died today in Valparaiso Indiana He forgave Green and his dying wish was that Green be unpunished The incident occurred nine weeks prior to his death and now closes with a plea for clemency.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Lewis Vosburg
Clarence Green
Green
Tragedy Strucks While Drunk Man Crawls Near Kingsland
Huntington Ind April 11 William Drum died after crawling under a train while intoxicated near Kingsland. The accident occurred as the man attempted to evade the railway route.
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Huntington
Ind
William Drum
Kingsland
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South Side
Kern
Commissioner’s Court Notes
Tichenors
Helen
Mr. Tichenor
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Tichenor
Jean
Leong Pond
Herb Wolfe
Charley Taylor
Taylor
Harrison
Supreme Court
Alex Hess
D. W. Henry
Terre Haute
Indiana
W. T. Durbin
O. M. Tichener
Williams
Z. Foote
Lewis
Bedford
Wint Foote
Farmersburg Bee
Ziba Foote
Mr. Foote
Helies
Winthrop Foote
Wint
Ephora Union
Edward G. Carrithers
May ‘i. Carritilers
Harry Pittman Jr
Kaugs’ Dry Goods Store
Vincennes
M. E. Church
Atten
Dr. Wright
Las Kindner
Bhutan
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