Delaware County Democrats Split Over Prohibition Stand
A Delaware County Democratic dispute centers on local option temperance policy. State representative candidate George N. Higman says he would support Republican temperance measures if elected, offering to withdraw if needed. Higman denies anti Democrat motives and asserts he will vote Democratic, while tensions threaten party prestige.
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Delaware County
Mancie
Indianapolis News
Democrat
Werd Marshall
George N. Higman
Higman
Jose
Des
Nebraskan tale hints at funds shaping Indiana politics
The fragment suggests donations funneled to Democratic circles could influence a governor’s race in Indiana. It mentions aims to defeat county local option and to weaken remonstrance laws through party organization control.
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Roger Sullivan
Indiana
Democratic Organization
Taggart Dominates Bloomington Meeting Displays Democratic Power
The Indianapoli s Sun highlights Thomas Taggart as a central figure at a Kern Bryan Marshall event. Taggart draws attention, while Democrats in attendance try to shield Taggart and Craine, and Crawford Fairbanks drives Bryan to the ceremony. The report notes photographers failing to omit Taggart and praises his long service in national party politics.
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Thdianapulia
Taggart
Craineford Fairbanks
Bryan
Crawford Fairbanks
Tom Taggart
King
French Lick
Indianapolis Sun
Kern
Thomas R. Marshall
Thomas Taggart
United States Senate
Indiana
John W. Kern
Campaign tensions surface around Taggart in Indianapolis
A Bryan Taggart gathering in Indianapolis draws factions within the Democratic Party. The Washington Democrat and Sullivan Times push to minimize Taggart’s role while praising Kern andBryan. The Times demands Taggart be cast out as leader amid brewing-house influence.
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William Jenning
Bryan
Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Taggart
Washington Democrat
Sullivan Times
Sooa
Mever
the Times
Kern
Indianaplis
Yadlenapolis
Democratic Organization
Whepday
Chaney defies criticism by voting No on congress salary raise
The Herald editor notes Mr Chaney voted No on a bill to raise salaries for members of Congress. Mr Sefrit confirms he was present and heard the vote. The piece argues Chaney acted sincerely and remains a steadfast party man despite partisan claims. It also clarifies Mr Berrit was not present in the house when the measure was voted on.
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the Herald
Chaney
Sefrit
Congress
Publc
Berrit
House of ‘Representatives
Poarey
Fragmentary school discussion over Booth assassination
A fragmentary note shows a lively classroom debate on whether John Wilkes Booth was killed, with teachers asking questions and a student named Hilsot contributing. The readable text indicates a historical inquiry session in progress.
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John Wilkes Booth
Ir. Hilsot
Educator Conference Highlights Pedagogy And History Teaching
Professors Elson and Cherry led sessions on reading history and teaching methods while Prof Black opened with musical instruction for teachers. J Walter Dunn spoke on youth reading materials as the clerks’ baseball team defeated the Daviess county pedagogues 21 to 18 in a park game.
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Elson
Cherry
Black
W. Eldenaert
J .Walter Dunn
Indiana Young People's Teaching Circle
Dunn
T. C. Cherry
Daviess County
Haw. Elson
Near End
Lavelle
Tung
Bowman
Lemon
Slab Ordlet
Hickpey
Els
Oliphant
Ellis
Roberts
Oli Phant
Hado
Hudsonville ferryman returns to work after illness
Earl Scott of South Hudsonville resumes duties at the river ferry after a period of illness. Museel hunters at the Arms' Heer pit relocate to a new territory, signaling a shift in the local activity.
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Earl Scott
South Hudsonville
Museel
Arms’ Heer Pit
Orina Laxative Promoted For Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Kcy's Orina Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product stimulates the bowels without nausea or griping and notes it is sold by Bumib & we top. reference to Foley's is made in contrast.
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Ose
Kcy
Foley
Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Bladder Trouble
An unclear ad claims Kinney Remedy from eipienith Winton and others in DeKalb county can cure kidney or bladder ailments. The passage mentions Hastings and local names but details are garbled. The notice presents a health cure offer with no verifiable medical endorsement.
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Eipienith & Winton
Morise Kinney
Harvest Home Week Draws Crowd After Tea Cream Supper
A busy weekend scene includes a large turnout for the harvest home week with a tea cream supper hosted by Charles McCaffery. Sunday visits span Dubois county and Willis Stone’s kin, while Hudsonville baseball defeats Waco 16 to 14. Revival services start in Waco Saturday night as families attend gatherings and illnesses prompt care in Pike county.
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Joe
Chapman
Scott
Lottie ‘Wile
Harry Goslin
Eng
Pleasant Hill
Hudsonville
Waco
Garrah Davis
Pike County
Montgomery Notes on Visits and Departures
Montgomery locals report Mrs Bertha Scott visiting her father J H Callahan and Miss Myrtle Cave visiting cousin Pearl Horton. Residents travel to Plainville Trinity Springs Port Arthur Washington and Orleans with several moves and returns noted among families and teachers at an institute in Washington.
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Bertha Scott
Terre Haute
J. H. Callahan
Myrtle Cave of
Trainor
Miss Pearl Horton
Luther van Winkle
Plainvilla
Urlas Hipshur
Trinity Springs
Joseph Grannan
Bonnie
Washington
John W. Rudolph
Bolls
Cc. C
Rose Smith
Cannerburg
Mayme Jager
Orléans
Agnes
Gean Dooley
Loogootee
D. L. Welmer
Leora
James Parker
U. B. Quartery
Whitfield
Reeve Township Assessor Thomas Hornady Dies
Thomas Jefferson Hornady a prominent Reeve township citizen died Thursday at his home south of Alfordsville after a illness of several days Milk sickness is listed as the cause He was 62 and served one term as Reeve assessor He was born October 28 1845 in Scott County and later farmed and studied at Ausbury University Greencastle Indiana He married Migs Us Pruett and had four children
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Thomas Jefferson Hornady
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
Hornady
Thomas J. Hornady
Daviess County
Scott County
Eli
Elizabet Hornady
Washington County
Ausbury | ‘University
Greencastle
Gettin
Pruett
Death notices and obituaries read at Meridian and Evansville
The text reports the deaths of Flora Rudolph a 39 year old wife and mother from Meridian with four sons and husband among survivors and Amy Barr her sister at bedside. and Lethuel Jackson 44 a Harrison township native who died in Evansville hospital for the insane after years in care. both notices note family survivors and expected nature of deaths.
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Rudolph
Ro Barr
South Meridian Street
Amy Barr
Rudolph War
Lethuel Jackson
D. Views County
Evansville
Jackson
Ulyasus Jackson
Harrison Township
Teacher Will Wed In Elmore Township Marriage
A marriage license was issued Thursday to William C. Payne and Misapeta A Pope of Elmore township. They plan to marry next Tuesday at the bride’s father Ransom Pope’s home near Elnora. Payne, a teacher in Elmore township schools, is the son of Thomas J. Payne. Milas Pope is described as a pretty and estimable young woman.
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Walter
William C. Payne
Elnort
Misapeta
A. Pope
Elmore Township
Ransom Pope
Elnora
Payne
Thomas J. Payne
Milas Pope
Kidney Pills Promised Relief Across Washington Readers
A crude ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure backache and kidney trouble, citing Randolph Ragsdale of Washington Indiana who reports quick relief and renewed work ability after using the product. It promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy, listing general benefits and retailer notes.
Old Confederate Soldier in Texas Chooses Taft
Visiting Lord Mac Tharp recalls a Ft Worth Confederate veteran who, asked if he would vote for Bryan, says he will vote for Taft this year. He notes a rare chance to cast for Taft, implying Bryan remains a distant option.
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Texas
Lord
Mac Tharp
Ft. Worth
Bryan
Ggod
Gueas
Taft
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of Susan Gul ey
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Susan Gul ey deceased to appear in Daviess Circuit Court Washington Indiana September 18 1908 and show cause to approve or disapprove final settlement. Hear proof of heirship and distributive shares. Clerk WM A Wallace sign this 27th day of August 1908 Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys.
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Susan Guley
De‘Viess
Washington
Indiana
Cayee
WM. A. Wallace
Cluerk
Daviess Circuit Court
Hastings
Allen & Hastings
Attys
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promised as Boon to Elderly
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy benefits elderly people with kidney or bladder troubles. It says the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the entire system. Sold by Smith & Winton.
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Smith & Winton
Foley
Notice of Sale and Local Notices From Washington Indiana
Trustee William L. Brown advertises sale of two school houses and ground Ford and Alexander on September 8 1008 in Washington Indiana at 1 pm cash or note due in twelve months. Potts family reunion September 8 at Potts grove near Waco with dinner at 11 30 and principal address by E E Davidson pastor. Labor Day celebration September 7 in Washington by Central Labor Union with parade and prizes. Local notices include piano sales and Valparaiso University opening September 8 1908. A university promotion cites low expenses and thorough instruction with Old Soldiers Day events September 10 1968 near Janeington.
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Washington Township
Washington
Indiana
Ford
Alexander
William L. Brown
Potts
Potts Grove
Waco
E. E. Davidson
First Christian Church of Washington
The
Central Labor Union
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ebeneserj
Janeington
Anid
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Etna
Reeve
Hiifran Iehhuiroh i
Teacher Will
Randolph Ragsdale
Southmoat Hirst Street
Ind
Dean
Wwil Jackson
Foster
Milbura, Co
Buffalo
Lindeman
S Pharma¢Y
Hoerny
Palmer C
Harmoful Drugs
Coe Aby Winton
Hatfield & Pal
Mer Co
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