Indiana Auditor Orders Branch Banks Closed In State
Indiana Auditor John C. Billheimer demands that state and private banks stop operating branch banks citing Attorney General Bingham. Some banks resist while others have closed branches. Valparaiso and Covington banks are among those affected with possible criminal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bingham
John C. Billheimer
Indiana
Biliheimer
Pagks
Bingham
Valparaiso Bank
Wanatah
Billheimer
Brownstown
Cates
Perryville
Pleasant Euchre Party At Mrs Clark’s Home
Miss Ethel Clark hosted a Thursday euchre gathering at her southeast Third street home. Prizes went to Mrs. Brennan Robinson and Miss Ada Hayes amid festive decorations and a large guest list including Mrs. Spink, Mrs. Gurney, Mrs. Radspinner, Mrs. Byron Robinson, Mrs. Hamersly, Mrs. Keith, Mrs. Hatfield, Mrs. Cabel, Mrs. Kiefer, Mrs. Sefrit, Mrs. Parr, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Gowdy, Mrs. Harris, Mayme McCarty, Pansy Horrall, Mabel Wadsworth, Mary Wright, Leo Lokridge, Hattie Cook, Martha Cox, Sara Hayes, Ad Hayes, Effie Gowdy, Sasha Mehan, Anna Wade, and Mrs. Mark Wade of Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Clark
Third Street
Campbell Avenue
Brran ‘Robinson
Ada Hayes
Clark
T. F. ‘Spink
J. C. Gurney
J. C. Radspinner
Byron Robinson
Lou Hamersly
Grant Keith
Walter Hatfield
A. F. Cabel
Effie Gowdy
Sasha Mehan
Anna Wade
Mark Wade
Memphis
Tenn
Party Given for Guests by Mrs. Ray Munson
Mrs Ray Munson entertained at her home on Thursday evening for guests the Misses Nora and Ida Ruhlman of Shelbyville. The evening featured cards and conversations with refreshments of ice cream and cake. Attending were Anna Beckers Leona Norris Eldena Norris Gertie and Glenn McCray Anna Deech Anna Norris Amy Norris Ida and Ethel Tomey Mary Essig Irene and Josephine Munson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Munson
Nora
Ida Ruhlman
Shelbyville
Anna Beckers
Leona
Eldena Norris
Gertie
Glenn ‘McCray
Anna Deech
Anna
Amy Norris
Ida
Ethel
Tomey
Mary Essigl
Irene
Josephine Munson
Indiana Circuits Pay $3002 Travel Stipend Continues
Superior judges in circuits spanning more than one county will keep receiving a $3002 annual travel stipend. The policy applies across multiple Indiana counties as determined by court authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Orleans widow sue B and O Southwestern railway for death
Martha J. Alvis of Orleans as administratrix of David C Alvis sues the B and O Southwestern railway in Lawrence circuit court for 10000 dollars for the death of her husband who was run over by a passenger engine at Mitchell in November 1906. He was crossing from the B and O platform to the Monon platform to catch the French Lick train when struck. Three Alvis children are named as beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Alvis
Orleans
David C. ‘Alvis
M.B. Hottell
F. M.vance
W.H. Martin
Lawrence
B. & O. Southwestern Railway
Mitchell
Mr. Alvis
French Lick
Southwestern
Monon
Sthen
Flepot
B. & O. Southwestern
Thomas Benton Alvis
Noah Alvis
Albert ‘Alvis
JH. Willams
South Western
North Vernon
Io Gettig
Williams
Tebbe
North Sil
Seymoury
Carlisle Laundry Proprietor Dies in Gas Tank Explosion
J. Ow Shake thirty sixty years old died from burns after a gasoline tank exploded at Carlisle Steam Laundry. He was trying to use gasoline in a lining machine when a nearby burner ignited the fumes. Mrs Shake and Mrs Isabel Snapp tried to smother the flames but the gasoline burned away. Shake died a few hours later leaving a widow and three children. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and held a life insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. OW. Shake
Carlisle
Shake
Carlisle Steam Laundry
Isabel
Snapp
Terrib Gony
Mather
M Dern Woodmen
Committee members named for Rock Island and Frisco systems
The report lists thirteen members for the committee with G. & E. I. and W. H. Biddle as a key figure. Mr. Farris, a well known Washington figure, previously served as an E. & I. station agent in this city and left Washington for a Terre Haute promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
W.H. Biddle
Rock Island and
Frisco Systems
Farris
Washington
Terre Haute
Odon Man in Bad Trade Ends With Damages Paid
Martin County tale recounts Willam Sprague of Odon trading a high-stepping horse for Joseph P. Arvin’s prize animal. The horse proved dead next day from dope, prompting a court-like settlement where Sprague returned the boot ten, the horse, and fifty dollars. Arbitration followed by legal action led to damages settled in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County Tribune
Willam Sprague
Odon
Joseph P. Arvin
Sprague
Arvin
Joe
Washington
Bridgeport Oil Tanks Threatened By Night Thunderstorm
A severe thunderstorm struck Bridgeport Ohio as lightning hit two 250 barrel wooden oil tanks on the Plece Finley farm near the city. Consolidated Oil of Pittsburgh owned the property. Within minutes 500 workers fought to prevent spread while nearby tanks and a 37,000 barrel tank faced fire. Indian Creek carried oil into town as crews dumped dirt and redirected streams. Winds aided by driving flames, and insurance covers about 25,000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Plece Finley Farm
Consolidated Oil Company
Pittsburg
Indian Creek
Linton Strike Ends At New Summit Mine
Miners at the New Summit mine in Linton voted to resume work after hearing President Van Horn interpret the state agreement. They plan to pursue grievances through regular channels. Idle workers may be fined up to $1 a day, totaling about $2400 for 300 men if enforced. Van Horn defends his timely action and cites lack of notice for a Wednesday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summitt
Linton
William McQuade
van Horn
Bedford Mayor Peter Fillion Dead at Bedford Saturday
Peter Fillion, Bedford mayor, died Saturday afternoon. A renowned stone contractor, he completed the St. Simons church stone work in this city and built many bridges in Martin county. He was widely known across Daviese county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fillion
Bedford
Daviese County
St. Simons Church
Martin County
Principal J. F. Organ in Vincennes City Visit
J. F. Organ, principal of the Vincennes High School, was in the city for undisclosed duties and meetings. The exact purpose and participants were not listed in the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Organ
Vincennes
Home Trade League of America Forms to Fight Mail Order Houses
A new Home Trade League of America plans a nationwide campaign against mail order houses. Alfred Clark says the group will operate from a central board with state reps and aims to broaden the fight chiefly through the Midwest. Members pledge to shun retail catalogue houses and suppliers selling to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cape der Istitutions
Trade League of América
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Kansas
Minnesota
Gers
Alfred Clark
Sks
Middle West
Home Trade League of America
Home Trade League
First saloon closes as Sullivan remonstrance hits
Humphreys, the first saloon keeper affected by Sullivan township remonstrance, goes out of business leaving thirteen licensed saloons in the city. Two more saloons face closure next May while Gill township remonstrance has expired and a license is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Sullivan Township
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Gill
Farmer Dies Feeding Bees After Bee Attack
Bernard Mueller, a 56 year old farmer near Talbott White County, was found dead Wednesday evening in his hog pen where he had gone to feed honey bees. He was stung multiple times and the shock triggered heart failure, leaving him unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benard Mueller
Talbott
White County
Social visit at Maysville by several guests
Miss Carrie Smelter Miss June Aminter of Olney UL Mrs. Fred Stumpp of Wewoca Okla and Miss Laura Nimnicht spent Wednesday as guests of Mrs Edna at Maysville in a social outing from the community column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
Carrie_ Smelter
June Aminter
Olney
Fred Stumpp
Wewoca
Okla
Laura .Nimnicht
Edna
Narrow Escape From Death For Young Shoalsy Boy
Richard Redman an eleven year old from Shoalsy narrowly survived a severe toe injury after a mule accident when splinters entered his toe leading to potential lockjaw. He was treated and recovered with medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Sorobert Redman
Shoalsy
Oldest Greene county resident Mrs Cavins dies
Mrs Susan Cavins aged well over ninety dies in Pulaski county after a long life marked by family longevity. Survived by fourteenth Indiana and ninety seventh Indiana veteran relatives, she leaves thirteen children and a large descendant line including seventy four grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Cavins
Greene County
Calins
Pulaski County
Berane
Janary 1
Aven G
Indiana
Elja H
Wesn Bloomfield
Mra. Cavins
Gilliatt Buys Store From Henderson Hedden Partners
Gilliatt former clerk in dry goods buys whole general merchandising store of Henderson Hedden in Plainville. He previously owned half of an Odon undertaking business and trades for the Plainville store interest, acquiring Hedden's partner share.
Veale Township names appointed teachers
The list of teachers appointed by trustee Charles L. Stuckey for Veale township includes Lett Josephine Chapman, Sscudder Elmer E Horrall, Pleasant Hill Charles L. White, Cumback E. E. Dayton, Paducah Walter White, Opossum Holtow Clara Barber, Wood T. C. Colbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Stuckey
Veale Township
Lett
Josephine Chapman
Elmer E. Horrall
Pleasant Hill
Charles L. White
Cumback
E. E. Dayton
Paducah
Walter White
Opossum Holtow
Clara Barber
Wood
T. C. Colbert
Property Transaction at 10 Har ned Avenue
200 W. Deckard bought the Robert Brooks property at 10 Har ned avenue for 1409 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Deckard
Robert Brooks
Harned Avenue
Home from Vincennes visit by McCord and Geyer family
William McCord has returned from Vincennes after a four week visit with Andy Geyer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCord
Vincennes
Andy Geyer
Family
Ice Cream Festival at Bethel in August
An ice cream festival will be given at Bethel on August 5 and 9. The event sponsors invite residents and families to enjoy treats, games, and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Dr Shoop Remedies Promoted For Kidney and Catarrh Relief
Advertises Dr Shoop remedies including Restorative for stomach heart and kidney issues and Catarrh Remedy. Claims to treat inside nerves and offers free book and trial sizes. Mentions availability at Lindeman pharmacy Racine Wisconsin.
Free samples of Preventics mailed on request
Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers free Preventics samples to prove merit. The product is described as small candy like cold tablets with no quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Fraternal Meeting Plans Big Three Day Picnic at Planville
Three day fraternal gathering scheduled August 1 2 and 3 in Planville features Modern Woodmen Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Stock displays and speakers of prominence expected. ample shade and festival activities touted to attract attendees. Also note a hospital staff recruitment inquiry for attendants at Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane with contact details for F Edenharter M D superintendent Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planville
Modern Woodmen
Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
Preventics Promoted For Early Cold Relief
Lindeman pharmacy advertises Preventics as a safe quick remedy at the sneeze stage to break up a seated cold or lagrippe, claiming effective early relief from cold symptoms and congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindeman Pharmacy
Testimony for Foley's Kidney Cure in Mansfield
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield says two years of kidney and bladder trouble improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He spent much on doctors without benefit and now urges others to consider the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
Smith & Winton
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Colds and Consumption Fears
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe and certain remedy for coughs colds and consumption. Warns against unknown preparations and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package with gists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Smith & Winton
Burham Testifies After Four Years
G B Burham of Carlisle Center New York recounts four years since using Foley's Kidney Cure claiming complete relief from severe kidney trouble. He notes brick dust sediment pain and symptoms disappeared with no recurrence and endorses Foley's Kidney Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Burham
Carlisle Center
New York
Foley
Smith & Winton
Schoolhouse Bid Notice in Harrison Township Indiana
John M. Smith trustee and Harrison township advisory board invite bids by July 29 1907 for erection of Hudsonville school in district No 2. Submit with 10 percent bond. Board may reject any bid. Bids to be opened at Smiths office. James Meade John Wick M C Jones advisory board sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Smith
Harrison Township
Daviess County
Indiana
Hudsonville School
James Meade
John Wick
M. C. Jones
D & W Td
Bids Sought for Schoolhouse Addition in St Marys District
George S. Smith trustee and Barm township advisory board invite sealed bids by 3 pm Monday August 12 1907 for furnishing materials and erecting a frame addition to St Marys school district 1 Cahnelburg Montgomery Indiana Plans and specs available at the trustees office A 10 percent bid bond required with bid and a double bond at contract award Right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Smith
Barm
Daviess County
Indiana
St. Marys School
Cahnelburg
Montgomery
Thomas Gough
Willam J. Mullen
William Hamilton
Inquest Finds Heart Disease Cause of Death in 60 Year Old Woman
Coroner C. C. Bonham of Daviess County Indiana certifies an inquest into Mrs. Sarah Conrad who died July 13 and 15 1907. After viewing the body and hearing witnesses he finds death due to valvular heart disease. She was sixty years old. July 20 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bonham
Daviess County
Indiana
Sarah’ Conrad
County Council Meeting Set for August 6 1907
Notice states the county council will meet in the county auditor’s office on Tuesday August 6 1907 at 10 a m to consider appropriations deficits and other matters that may come before the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Council
Thomas
BNE
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Vinson’ Cartér
Erate Attorny Lagi
John
Joseph OH
Jecun
Carter - Gor
Odon Man
Fillion
MATL
Bait Gilliatt
VEALE
Onte
Sing Foley
Racnne
Harry E. Palther
Cental
Indiana Hospital For the
Edenharter
M. D
Indianapolis
Cumberland Presbyterian Congregation
Washin
Ind
J. B. Uiller
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