Investigations on Underground Water Supplies Light Up Municipal Works
Investigations by the United States Geological Survey during this summer reveal strong water supplies in Hendricks Madison Hamilton and Grant counties with only a few towns showing poor quality. Deep Niagara limestone wells yield hard but suitable drinking water while boiler use is limited. State health officials assist in analyzing well waters.
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United States Geological Survey
Hendricks
Madison
Hamilton
Grant
Niagar
State Board of Health
Life in Manila described by Dr Wilkinson
Nebraska doctor A D Wilkinson notes a Manila river population living on cascoes or sampans that house up to seven per boat. These floating homes support about 15 000 people within city limits and include a family fire pot, rice kettle, and small cabins. Children row or balance on board as parents tend to daily tasks.
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A. D. Wilkinson
Nebraska
Manila
Canton
Surprise Birthday Picnic at Spaulding Home
Mrs. Mary A. Spaulding was pleasantly surprised Sunday at home in Loogootee. Family gathered with baskets for a lawn dinner under shade, about fifty attending. Guests included Della Spaulding, Doyle family, Julian Sauling, Ellen Spaulding, Brnadette Brown, Spaulding children, Gates, Montgomery relatives, Norris and Essig families.
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Mary A. Spaulding
Aged Woman Injured After Yard Nail Incident
Mrs. Sarah Smith of McCormile Avenue suffered a severe foot wound last week when she stepped on a nail in the yard. Her left foot is swollen and there is fear of lockjaw as a complication, doctors report.
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Sarah Smith
McCormile Avenue
Rigging moved for oil prospecting in Reeve township
The DeWalt G and Oil company rigging, previously on the Austin Allen farm, has been relocated to the John Hedrii farm northwest of Alfordsville. Drilling began Sunday night at midnight.
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DeWalt G and Oil
Deen
Reeve Township
Austin Allen
John Hedrii
Alfordsville
Palmer family to travel to Denver for Bruce’s health
Mrs. Andrew Palmer and her two sons Joseph and Bruce will depart tonight for Denver Colorado. Bruce Palmer’s health is poor and the trip is for his benefit. Palmer is likely to join them in the travel.
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Andrew Palmer
Joseph
Bruce
Denver
Colorado
Palmer
Tali
Bassett to travel to Deming to oversee brother’s estate
Charles Bassett leaves today for Deming New Mexico to manage the estate of his brother W E Bassett following a recent death in the Deming area. He will handle affairs and settle outstanding matters for the family estate.
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Charles Bassett
Deming
New Mexico
W. E. Bassett
Indiana County Auditor Seeks 1907 Expense Estimates
The article details Davis county Indiana's 1907 expense estimates filed in the County Auditor's office for the year ending December 31 1907. It lists funds including County Fund assessment poor fund and county jail with figures. notes the County Council will review September 3 1907 and mentions liquor shipment restrictions by Wells-Mary Wells Wells Fargo type agencies and GO D orders.
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Daviess
Anty
Poor Fund
Thomas Nugent
Aiaitor
Daviess ‘County
Indiana
Thomas’ Nugent
Michael Galligher Dies After Illness in Indiana
Michael Galligher a well known city shop man died after brain disease at Evansville hospital. His body arrived noon today and he was a Tribe and Ben Hur member. He left a wife and three children. A three year old child also died in a local hospital from pneumonia related illness. The body was transported to the Field or home after services.
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Michael Galligher
Indiana
Evaneville Sund
Ben Hur
Gall Her
Mr. Galligher
Batt
Bingto i
Louis
Woman Found Unconscious After Fall in Glendale Area
Lett dressed the wound and reports spread that Mrs. Burress, age 45, was found lifeless on the floor southeast of Glendale with her son Abraham Wade nearby. Authorities say the fall does not appear serious and expect no lasting injury.
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Lett
Church Dedication in Orwell Pike County
The M. E. church in Orwell Pike County was dedicated Sunday with about six hundred attendees. A total of 3900 dollars was subscribed toward the brick edifice, built for 8000 dollars. Evangelist Edwin Smoot from the city participated, and an elaborate dinner was served near the church amid the proceedings.
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Orwell
Pike ‘County
Edwin Smoot
Dedication Ceremony Sparks Incident at Daviess Event
A county dedication attended by many in southern Daviess ended with injuries after a speaker slipped on banana peels and broke her left arm during the exercises.
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County
Southern Daviess
Wells Fargo Shifts to Paid Shipments After September
A local notice reports Wells Fargo Express orders that after September 1 liquor shipments must be sent paid. The company cites rising public opposition to liquor deliveries as the reason for the change and instructs local offices accordingly.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
C. O.D
Marriages Highlight Washington Notables in Weekend Ceremonies
A series of weddings in Washington featured prominent locals. True Love, son of Hillary Co. treasurer, wed Esther Zinkan, with Rev. Doyle officiating at St Simon's. The bride worked as a bank bookkeeper and will continue in that role. Other ceremonies included Mayor Russell performing nuptials in Hastings and Yeale township pairs exchanging vows, as license details and attendants appeared in the report.
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Esther L. Zinkans
Omar
Truelove
J. W. Doyle
Simon’s Church
Mwai
W. P. Walters
Issu
Washington
Wall
Hillary Co. Truelove
J. B. Carothers
Suprintendant & S
Iillinois
Francis Zinkan
Walnut
East Fourth Streets
Peoples National Bank
Edgar L. Wilson
John Wesley
Wilson
Washington Township
Mary Chambers
Yghis
City
A. Ward
Lonada
St Louis Sun Reports Accident In Rainrogh Township
A brief from the St Louis Sun notes an accident near Rainrogh Township involving a young girl named Mindy Pot. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Rainrogh
Mindy
St. Louis Sun
Elock
Covington Barber Fatally Shoots Wife After Separation
Mr Wilhelm Uhley of Covington Kentucky shoots his wife after a dispute over separation and deception. He surrendered at police headquarters claiming jealousy and filed for divorce due to a boarder’s actions. Uhley, a local barber who owns a Covington shop, turned over a revolver and a razor to authorities.
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Willielm Uhley
Covington
Oman
Aley
Uhley
Woman Swallows Hat Pin in Chicago Hotel Room
Mrs. G. Ferris of Detroit swallowed a hat pin in the Auditorium annex Sunday evening. Doctors saw the pin pass into the intestines with X rays and chose observation over immediate surgery. She is ordered to rest quietly while doctors monitor potential complications.
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G. iFerris
Detroit
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Burks and
Dalby
Detiek
Storm Sweeps Northwest Wrecking Wires and Homes
A Sunday night storm across Minnesota and Wisconsin caused widespread damage. It felled telephone and telegraph lines, struck several lightning incidents in St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth, killed Anna Bolander, injured many, disrupted rail service into St Paul, and damaged Lake resorts with numerous unconfirmed injuries and potential fatalities.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Anna
Bolander
Lake and Pendenc
James Chea Ogdon Utah Update
A brief item notes James Chea of Ogden Utah mentioned Monday as part of a local update. No further details available in the readable text.
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James
Chea
Ogdon
Utah
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