Parable on Education and Local Governance From Cleveland Plain Dealer
A humorous jab at a tramp’s education is used to critique a school board and teachers. The piece laments political influence on appointments, calls for accountability, and notes local officials’ handling of finances and schools. It mentions Albert McAdams recovering from a farm accident and two men losing a horse to illness.
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The
Cleaveland Plain Dealer
Jerusalem
Elbert Hubbard
Albert McAdams
Harrow
Big Church Day at Winding Branch Draws Large Crowd
A large congregation gathered at Winding Branch church on Sunday for a major service led by Rev. Dr. Williams and Rev. Caress alongside Pastor Rev. L. S. Sanders. The house overflowed, with dinner served on the grounds and several baptisms conducted in the afternoon including John Anderson and wife and other parishioners. The piece expresses local civic pride and notes Indiana cultural reflections, mentioning Congressman Pence and Indiana poets and songs in a broader reverie about state heritage.
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Winding Branch
Dr. Williams
Caress
L. S. Sanders
Evelin Cunningham
Casper Cunningham
Virgil Sandage
Russell Dodson
Ring Ring Ring Just Keep on Ringing Denial
A Troy Times denial reprints a reader letter accusing an unnamed party of deceit over telephone service. The writer defends the company and criticizes the article and its author, claiming lines and boxes were misused and lightning caused a switch outage.
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Troy Times
KE. B. & C. Telephone Company
No. 2
Vox
Simneme
Jams A. Cassmy
Naked man sightings near Maxville bridge raise alarm
Reports from Spencer County describe a demented naked man sighted along the road near the Maxville bridge. Miss Rust and other women driving alone have encountered him lying or running exposed by the roadside and in nearby fields. Locals believe a river mussel digger may be involved and urge capture for safety.
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Spencer County
Maxville Bridge
Miss Rust
Cannelton
Rockport
Grandview
Spencer County Grades for Teachers Licensed
Names of those who made races for teachers licensed in Spencer County May. Rich School Jennie Clarke Grace Myers Primary Lillie Jones Mamie Poll Commen School W A Barker Stella Yearn John Hill Addie V Becler Florence Rice Elsie Romine BH Allinson Mary dennis GC Dirchler Brandina Kempf Dora Kemp Jessie Brooner Belle Waller Stella Richardson Dunce Me Daniel Lala Richards Next examination at Rockport Saturday June 26 1909 Respectfully U S Lindsey
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Rich
Jennie Clarke
Grace Myers
Lillie Jones
Mamie Poll
W. A. Barker
Stella Yearn
John Hill
Addie V. Becler
Florence Rice
Elsie Romine
BH. Allinson
Mary Dennis
GC. Dirchler
Brandina Kempf
Dora Kemp
Jessie Brooner
Belle Waller
Stella Richardson
Dunce Me Daniel
Lala Richards
Rockport
U.S. Lindsey
Novelty Pagodas in Vienna Park Display Weather Instruments
Readable engrave shows a pagoda weather booth in Maria Josefa park Vienna with multiple meteorological devices including a world clock by Lauda, a thermometer, a 24 hour extremes indicator, an electrical barometer for storms, and a second barometer for atmospheric changes. The display attracts visitors and is praised as a useful yet ornamental idea for parks. Also lists several real estate transfers and court notices featuring local names such as Chas A Arnold and James Sargent.
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Vienna
Scientific American
Maria Josefa Park
Jnst
Heinrich Kapweiler
Ignar Fuchs
Prof
Lauda
Lattmeritz
Heneath
Marriage Licenses Sealed for Five Couples
Wavy S. Pate, 23, a railroad worker, wed Abbie J. Dooley, 19. James T. Brady, 24, farmer, married Millie F. Doffer, 19. Edward J. Huebschian, 27, to Hadith M. Held, 21. Alva J. Kinney, 22, merchant, to Rilla J. Burns, 23, a teacher.
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Wavy S. Pate
Abbie J. Dooley
James T. Brady
Farmer
Millie F. Doffer
Edward J. Huebschian
Hadith M. Held
Alva J. Kinney
Merchant
Yey
Rilla J. Burns
Cannelton brick work by L Conner praised
In L Conner the contractor of Cannelton finished the brick work of the now sewer pipe plant at Cannelton Friday of last week. Like all of Mr. Conner's work this job is first class in every particular.
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L. Conner
Cannelton
Mr. Conner
First Sunday Basket Sinner Service at Hull Church
The Hull service time has moved to the first Sunday each month. On July fourth the event invites all to bring baskets with new potatoes and beans and spend the day in the grove near the church. An afternoon speaker will entertain. Sunday School begins at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 by the regular pastor.
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New Jersey
Jersey
Castle Wittover
Hullmum
Farmers Line Contract Offers Low Rate and Party Lines
A Cumberland Telephone Telegraph Co plan markets extremely low rates for farmers with a six party line at a monthly cost per subscriber around 62 cents. The offer notes costs decrease with new subscribers and invites neighbors to meet for full explanations, with contact in Tell City via C. E. Travis.
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Cumberland Telephone Telegraph Cov
Tell City
C. E. Travis
Mer
Cumberland Tel
David Gates Visits City As New Times Subscriber
David Gates of near Cannelion arrived in the city Tuesday with a caller to the office to register as a new subscriber to the Times. The exchange marked Gates as a local reader taking up service in the area.
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David Gates
Cannelion
New Times
Gates
Perry County Union of the A. S. of E. meeting notice
The Perry County Union of the A. S. of E. will hold its regular quarterly meeting on July 20, 1909, at St. John. Local Unions are asked to send full delegations due to important business. Herman Kigser, Cor. Sec’y.
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Perry County Union
A. S. of E
St. John
Herman Kigser
Cor. Sec’y
Card of Thanks to the People of Troy
To the people of Troy who have favored us with their presence and help in our bereavement and affliction we graciously thank them one and all for their kindness. Mr and Mrs Jno Gates.
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Troy
Jno
Gates
Straight Sour Mash Whiskey for 600 a Full Quart
Sam Paulin advertises straight sour mash whiskey sold at 600 per full quart. The short notice emphasizes pricing and product type for potential buyers.
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Sam Paulin
Undertaker Arrested Over Bride’s Rings Robbery
An undertaker from Ruehorest Hou mania is jailed for stealing and selling wedding rings from corpses. He admitted drawing rings from cold fingers before burial, melting down the gold and silver, while about 40 rings were surrendered to authorities. Relatives petition interior authorities for un burial and replacement rings at his expense as concern grows over couples recognizing each other at the graveside.
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Ruehorest
Houmania
Poumania
Dury
Peope
Mla
Minister of the Interior
Strange Tollgate Keeper Pets at Wytham Oxford
A tollgate keeper at Wytham near Oxford keeps unusual pets. He places bread on his boot and whistles to summon many wild rats from the bushes then uses another whistle for sparrows finches and other birds to appear. He attributes their obedience to patience and kindness.
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Pete
Wytham
Oxford
England
Long-lived Goldfinch Survives 220 Years in Cage
A goldfinch kept by W. Goodwin of Victoria Dark Dorchester England reportedly lived for 220 years before dying from old age. The record contrasts with famed raven and dove longevity and highlights exceptional lifespan in a cage bird.
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Ceege
Dover
W. Goodwin
Victoria Dark
Dorchester
England
New Times Subscriber in Tell City Area
Jake Metz of rural Tell City Route 1 ordered the Times by phone Saturday and requested delivery to his address.
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Jake Metz
Tell City
Metz
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