Farmers Union Seeks 1907 Wheat Price of 1 25 a Bushel
The American Society of Equity endorses a minimum $1.25 per bushel for the 1907 wheat crop after a two day session. Officers claim the movement would pressure market prices higher, shifting costs to consumers via middlemen. They predict a crop near 200 million bushels short of last year, despite government optimism.
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Ime ‘Board of
American Society
Equity
Ganization
American Society of Equity
Chicago
J. A. Everett
Farmers' Organization
Southwest
Northwest
Department of Agriculture
CTO
Move for New Church by Baptist Brotherhood
A committee led by Rev. A M McGuire and local leaders was appointed to study building a new Baptist church. They will consult architects, draft plans, raise funds, and advise on feasibility though a definite decision awaits congregational sentiment. The Sunday school fund remains sizable.
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The
Baptist Brotherhood
McGuire
W. E
Colé
H.C. Truelove
J. G. Allen
Hamlet Allen
A. H. Greenwood
John Arthur
Ezra ‘Mattingly
Yikely
Peaches and Apples Weather Reported in County
The county reports a poor peach crop with few early varieties and scarce late fruit. Trade notes some peaches shipped in but prices remain high. overall crop prospects are weak with limited apple yield this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butth
Geatee
Oldest Baptist Church Plans New House of Worship
A long-standing Baptist church in the city seeks a new church building after ongoing plans. The denomination notes it is the oldest church in the city, with activity continuing over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Hagideen
The
Baptist ‘Church
Famous Old Pilot Captain Underwood Visited City
Captain W. C. Underwood, famed Mississippi River pilot and father of Marshall Underwood, is visiting in the city. Once a noted Civil War gunboat pilot, he survived a shell strike that hurled him from the pilot house. He recalls river races, including the Robert E. Lee versus Natchez passage, and is linked to Frances Scott Key and Marshall of the United States Supreme Court through ancestry.
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W. C. Underwood
Marshall Underwood
Lola Underwood
Underwood
Confederacy
Union
Vicksturg
Frances Scott Key
United State Supreme Court
Marshall
Demthnd
Mississippi
Robert E. Les
Natchez
Derwood
Tahm
A C H Convention To Return To Washington In 1908
Washington division accepts state offer to host the A C H convention next year. The event will last one week with attendees from multiple sects and hundreds of visitors expected. County divisions include Montgomery and another town, with plans to host activities and gatherings.
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Washington
State
Etty
Prand
Rgesti
Sthd
Ithe Loge Idounty
Ajvisto
Montgomery
Ton
iBhip
Knights of Columbus to Host Visitors in New Building
The Jung music teachers, Knights of mbus, and the W.O.W. 3 business sessions of the A. O. HJ cooperation will meet in the new Knights of Columbus building. Social events are planned for visitors.
Marshall Weddle Escapes Saloon Shootout In Bedford
Mitchell marshal Weddle faced trouble at Burton’s saloon Sunday night when Burton fired but missed. Weddle pursued evidence of Sunday liquor sales, entered the saloon, then argued with Burton and left. Burton surrendered Monday, waived examination, and was bound over to circuit court in $500 bond.
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Arshal Weddle
Mitchell
Enoch Cheek
Bedford Demorat
Oe Shube- Burton
Burton
Marshal Weddle
Wedle
Weddle
Marshal
Bedford
Residents and Visitors Reported in Epsom News
Edward Holmersly moves his family here on Wednesday. Oats are poor and corn yields are noted. Mrs. Drazilla Clark of Cincinnati visits old friends. The funeral of Mrs. Jerome Reese is attended by a large crowd. P Myers and children visit Newbery this week. Mrs. Lavina Wilson of afforda ne visits her son George. Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson return after several weeks in California.
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Edward Holmersly
Drazilla Clark
Cincinnati
Jerome Reeselwag
P. Myers
Newbery
Lavina Wison
Affordane
George Wiil
George Wilson
California
Jones Hubbs Nuptials Readied by Rev Ward
Jones Hubbs and Malinda B. Hubs were united in marriage by Reverend C A Ward at the bride’s sister’s home north of the city on a Saturday evening. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony followed by a family dinner at the bride’s father’s home. Jones works on a farm and resides in Washington township. Malinda is a daughter of John Hubbs of Washington township.
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iRev
C. A. Ward
M. E
Daugherty Family Visitation in Rockport Gathering
Mrs. Daugherty and her young daughter Cleo of Washington visited Rockport this week. They are connected to Mr. Daugherty who runs a moving picture show there. Local residents welcomed the visitors and shared news from the community.
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Daugherty
Cleo
Washington
Water Melons Growers Plan Early Start on 25 Acre Patch
Frank Emmick and Brothers cultivate twenty five acres of water melons at Thomas' station and intend to begin work the week after next with harvest expected to lead the field.
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Frank Emmick
Wave
Thomas
Ill patient taken to Olney hospital for appendicitis operation
Mrs. Will Barners was taken to a hospital in Olney Illinois Sunday morning for an appendicitis operation after suffering from the ailment for some time.
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Will Barners
Olney
Ill
Chicago Visitors Find Local Family Ties
A brief note records a visit to Chicago by Mr and Mrs Frank Slosson and Mr and Mrs Wards, highlighting family connections and social greetings during the trip.
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Frank Slosson
Mrs. Wards Cr
McCord Returns to Linton After Viatt Incident
Arthur McCord is reported returning from Linton following involvement in a dispute linked to a person named Viatt. The fragmentary notice notes the individuals and location without providing full context or outcome.
Coal Origins and Early Coal Uses Explained
The article explains coal formation from ancient vegetation under pressure and the emergence of anthracite and bituminous coal. It notes that anthracite is rare, mainly in Pennsylvania, while Ohio supplies softer bituminous coal. It also mentions early London opposition to coal and later adoption by ironworkers in Pennsylvania and England.
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George F.J. Burba
Dayton
Cody
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Castle
England
London
Aikman Family Reunion Set for August in This City
The third annual Aikman family reunion will be August 28 in this city with over a hundred members expected from across the United States. The program includes a dinner at Masonic hall, a visit to the old Aikman homestead, a social and business session, and on August 29 dedication of a monument to John Aikman at Oak Grove park. Main officers are Henry C. Aikman of this city as president, J. M. Aikman of Marion as vice president, J. B. Aikman of Terre Haute as treasurer, and W. H. Aikman of Indianapolis as secretary.
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Aikman
United States
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Masonic Hall
Ajikman
John Aikman
Oak Grove Park
Terrre Haute
Old City
Oak Grove
Vermillion
Daviess
Williikely
Vermilion County
Henry C. Aikman
This City
J. M. Aikman
Marion
J. B Aikman
W. H. Aikman
Mark 100 Years Old Government Surveyor Tree Found
Surveyor Emerson found an old decayed oak on Samuel Welborn farm west of Ownesville. The tree revealed a government surveyors line and a marked section with a numeral 2 beneath, carved by Rector over a century ago. He traced a bag e line from Ohio toward Saline County Illinois where he was captured and scalped by Indians.
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Emerson
Ownesville
Rock Roads
Samuelt Welborn
Rector
Ohio
Saliné County
Illinois
Dynamite Explosion Injures Men at St. Louis Union Station
A miner’s trunk with dynamite exploded at St. Louis Union Station causing serious injuries to two men and minor injuries to six others. Baggageman Warner Sparks and Hugh Gavin were badly hurt and hospitalized. The blast destroyed the trunk and alarms nearly sparked a panic as bystanders fled. Ivan Demeter, a Greek miner from Appalachia West Virginia, reportedly carried the dynamite on his way.
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Union Station
St. Louis
Ivan Demeter
Appalachaia
W. Va
Baggagemast
Warner Sparks
Hugh Gavin
Vincennes Captain Recovers From Paralytic Stroke
Captain C. M. Allen of Vincennes suffered a paralytic stroke last Sunday in Linton while auditing accounts at a local industry. He was moved to his Vincennes home with left side weakness and near helplessness, but his condition was reported improving.
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Vincennes
Washington
Linton
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A. C. H. Convention
Epsom
Rockport
Mbe
Arthur M'Oord
Thur McCord
Abe
Arbuckles
Ariola Coffee
Arbuckle ‘Brother
Arbuckle Bros
New York City
Jdeath
Pennisylea
Orles
Ph White
Erskine Hasard
Ireland
Lin
Huj ‘Ty
Board of Health
Alban
Cate Ee
Ises
Dront Thor
Vay
Ant Iold
Ikman Family Reunion
C. M. Allen
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