Mormon Leader speaks at church conference amid polygamy debate
The Salt Lake Tribune reports President Joseph F. Smith, counsellors, and apostles presiding as dignitaries attend a conference where Roberts defends polygamy and female deity amid applause. Audience includes many youths and church leaders, with Roberts citing personal duty and religious duty in his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Salt Lake
Tribune
Smith
Rand
Bate
Obarts
Church
Presbtora Reed
Lake
Roberts De‘clared
Christian Miottters
Jas
Bink
Joseph
Roertns
Joseph’ W. McMurrin
First Council of Seventy
W. B. Preston
Hyrum M. Smith
Mr. Roberts
Debated Mayor Election and Bank Meeting Schedule
The council debated postponing a vote on city plant control to allow study of bank loans. A committee was appointed to meet with bank officials and assess propositions, with the mayor voting to defer the election for public input. A $2000 advance to pay off prices was approved unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coigfcliman Hyatt
Vate
Connell
Collnesl
Eiknow
Cantel
Hopkins
Col Sho
Smoot
Hyatt Son
Tfose
Ahoula
Connicilman
Couneilmar
Annual report law forces private firms to file with secretary of state
The article outlines a financial reporting requirement under House Bill 221 for private corporations with capital stock to file annual reports with the secretary of state by July last day. It notes fines for noncompliance, director disqualification risk, and lists several local companies affected, plus details on fees and reporting changes. It also covers funeral and fraternal society notices and memorial events unrelated to the filing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Plate
Secretary of State
Stoel
Daviess County Coal Company
Montgomery
Mercantile ‘Company
Hatfield & Palmer Company
City Water Company
JM. J. Carnahan Company
Old Time Service Draws Crowded Odon Congregation
A rare old time service for the aged was held at the Christian church in Odon. No instruments were used as songs of childhood were led by a choir and sung by the congregation. Reverends Turney and the Claga Meetin conducted a sermonless service. The church is prospering with plans for a larger edifice and a parsonage provided for the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éthe
Pythagoréan Lodge
Kalghig
Pythias
Christian Church
Davidson
Henry H. Hyatt
John
Hanlon
George Geeting
Augustus, Hudson
Crawford Shaw
Bertram ‘ .Brown
Lon Boutt
C. Cannon
W. F. Hoffmann
Charles Colbett
John M. Aikman
Royal Geeting
Odon
Mary
Aviour
Odon Church
Farmers Discouraged By River Floods Affecting Crops
The river flood pattern harmed crops across bottoms farms. Wheat drowned last fall, oats damaged after an unusually large sowing, corn replanting due to cutworms and river damage, and army worms ruined meadows. Melon seeds rotted, but melons show some promise amid cool damp weather.
Arguments for Consolidation in Cincinnati Rail Case
In Cincinnati Friday morning Judge Thompson heard arguments on consolidating 12 of 23 federal livestock law violations against B C Southwestern Railroad. The government alleges shipments violated required five hour rest periods per twenty eight hours. Colston and Goldsmith for the railroad urged consolidation. prosecutors argued each shipment counts as a separate offense. The judge took the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Cincinnati
B. ¢ C. Southwestern. Railroad Company
Railroad Company
Colston & Goldsmith
McPherson
Mouilnier
Cloudburst Causes Widespread Damage in Kanawha Valley
A Friday night cloudburst along the Great Kanawha river headwaters caused considerable damage. Timber men report thousands of dollars in losses as properties and houses were inundated in several localities.
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Kanawha
Timbermen” Seat
Tuberculosis Hospital Project Discussed At State Meeting
Fragmentary notes show a state meeting discussing a tuberculosis hospital project and organization details. Mentions Isaac R. Streuse of Rolkville as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac R. Streuse
Rolkville
Azel Takes Appeal On Two Charges At City Court
Arch Yazel the Elnora druggist was fined 50 dollars on two counts by Mayor Russell for illegal liquor sales and shipping goods under an assumed name. An appeal will be taken to the circuit court. The case was sent here last day. Attempts to reach affidavits were overruled by Mayor Russell. Alvin Paett assists in the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Yazel
Elnora
Russell
Iach
Alvin
Paett
Yazel
QHON WEDDING. Jettish James, 2 farmer- of -atsii
Jettish James, son of a local farmer, linked to a wedding notice in Qhon, with brief details showing family ties and community relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jettish James
Resignation of Internal Revenue Chief Yerkes Falls in Kentucky
The Hon. John W. Yerkes of Danville Kentucky, former commissioner of Internal Revenue, is hospitalized after a marble stair fall at a hotel. He injured his right leg ligaments and ankle and is under care of two physicians and a trained nurse. He recently spoke in Washington and was well known there.
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John W. Yerkes
Danville
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Washington
Hanly
Birthday Party Honors Miss Irma on Eighteenth Birthday
A pleasant party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette celebrated Miss Irma's eighteenth birthday. Guests included Jesse Wilson Alma Woods Leah Patts Nora Like Rhia Babrick Anna Wortz Mike Babrick Charles McHolland George Raymell Dave Burgiss Carl Denson Leo Mensing Anna Watson Marie Purets Lillie Shad Helena Pickett Bertha Burriss Daisy Padgett Ilan Bowers Earl Goorée Rolla Wade Alva Faith August Boas Joseph Myers Thomas Burriss. Ice cream and cake were served and presents included a handsome gold ing.
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Daisy Padgett
Lil
Ilan Bowers
Charles Raymell
Earl Goorée
Rolla Wade
Alva Faith
August Boas
Joseph Myers
Thomas Burriss
Miss Steele
Ing
Local militia members compete in Vinginnes shooting contest
Several militia members joined a Monday shooting contest at Vinginnes. The twelve top shooters represented the First Regiment of the LN G. in the event, held at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinginnes
Fee
Lamp Explosion Stuns Parish Crowd Injuries Reported
At the United Brethren church the lamp explosion during Children’s Day exercises caused a panic and several injuries. Mrs John Carnahan Mrs William Morrell Mrs Sailpinel Clinton Littell Edle Booker Taertie Wilson Columbus Petty Elmer Kittle and others suffered burns bruises and shocks as chairs and debris flew amid a crowded exit. Furniture and carpet damage listed while insurance covers most losses.
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United Brethren ‘Church
Fue
Wau
Columbus Petty
Eibes
Everal
Itiahah
Wil B
Bamuel Clinton
Raura Littell
Edle Booker
Taertie Wilso
Emer Killié
Daviess County Boys Win At Jasper College Oratorical
Henry Dixon son of Frank Dixon and Henry Heffernan son of Thomas Heffernan of Barr township Pa win top honors in a Jasper College oratorical contest held last Saturday night. Dixon’s subject McClain's Child displayed a masterful display of power and elocution while judges included Father Basaler and Father Anthony. Dixon carries high marks in mathematics and earned gold medals alongside fellow county students who also placed in the event.
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Daviess ‘County
Henry Dixon
Frank,Dixon
Barr Township
Henry Heffarnan
Thomas Hefférnaan
Jasper College
Dibbni
Dixon
McClain
Q. Young
Walker
O Henry
Hawaehed
Br. Dixon
Father Basaler
St. Josephs
Jasper
Anthony
St. Mary
Ipeland
Joseph
Dougherty
Jasper ‘High
Tend
St. Pe Ors
Ithe College
Beto
Incorporation Papers Filed for Southern Indiana Construction Firm
A letter from Thomas Derioon general manager of the Southern Indiana Construction company says the firm plans to build a line from Washington to Martinsville. Papers were sent to Indianapolis to be filed with the secretary of state and placed on record at the recorder’s office. Representatives indicate construction will start within sixty days and horses and workers are being organized. The company maintains a branch office at Odon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Derioon
Southerndiana Construction Company
Washington & Martinsville
Ban Hne
Recorder
Ite
Mne
Indianapolia
Secretary of State
Odon
Children Day Exercises Held at Methodist Church
Children's day exercises were conducted at the Methodist church with many attendees turned away before the program began. The event featured duets by Miss Kate Fitegerald and Milas Lois Jackson, a trio by Miss Ethel Evans, and a boys quartet including Donald Ellis Aleblon Horrall Harlan Yenne Bradford Chapman Harry Holder Harry Palmer Karl Smiley and Cal Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist’ Church
Kate Fitegerald
Milas
Lois Jackson
Ethel Evans
Donald Ellis
Ale Blon Horrall
Harlan Yenne
Bradford Chapman
Harry Holder
Harry Palmer
Karl’ Smiley
Cal Me Williams
Vincennes School Board Awards Bond Sale and Building Contract
The Vincennes school board sold 35 000 dollars of school bonds to Charles Wedding & Co of Indianapolis at a 1 150 premium. Bonds are 50 each with 4 percent interest payable semi annually and mature in five equal installments. S. S. McKee & Son of Springfield awarded the construction contract for the new building at 31 027 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Charles
Wedding & Co
Indianapolis
S. McKee & Son of
Springfield
Grafted Frog Skin Then Removed From Patient Homeward
After thirteen months in Epworth hospital Mrs Orla Kizer of South Bend was discharged to her home seven miles north of the city. She underwent an operation where twenty four frogs skins were grafted onto burns that failed to heal following a May 26, 1906 accident. Her recovery is described as marvelous.
Judgment Sought in Property Contract Case
Willam A Hyatt and Fred C Robinson through Alvin Padgett sue William Beck and Thomas Nugent claiming breach of a signed property sale contract. They seek $290 judgment for damages and attorneys’ fees for failure to comply with contract terms.
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Willam A. Hyatt
Fred. C Robinson
Alvin Padgett
William Beck
Thomas Nugent
Perrine Moves to Indian Territory for Health
Perrine, son of W A Perrin, who lives northeast of the city on Bedford road, left Vincennes Sunday for St. Louis and will go to Indian Territory where he has a position with an electrical company. He makes the change because of ill health and recently left a good Dayton job because of poor health.
Sterling Visits From Pittsburg With Family
C. J. Sterling and his son Charles and daughter Dorothy are visiting from Pittsburg along with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnett of North Meridian and Pearl streets.
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C. J. Sterling
Charles
Dorothy
Pittsburg
W. H. Barnett
North- Meridian Land
Pearl Streets
Xenia Incident Reports Odd Night of Freight Yard Activity
A brief note describes unusual freight yard disturbances near Xenia on a Monday night. Mentions a young firefighter and apparent near miss events including a man named Josep Manet, with references to trains, a fireman, and a return journey.
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Xenia NL
Intel
Anais
Josep Manet
Young AF
Jstrhek
Young Mahal
John Dougherty Returns to El Paso After Visit
John Dougherty, who had been visiting with his father on Edwardsport road, returned to El Paso Texas where he was employed.
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John Dougherty
Edwardsport
el Paso
Texas
Jefferson L Oliphant Dies and Local Obituary Notes
Jefferson L Oliphant of Bloomfield died at his son Ellsworth Oliphant’s home on Oxden street at 9 am Sunday after a pneumonia illness. He was 70, born August 28, 1832 in Lawrence County. A Civil War veteran, he married Sarah A Dugger in 1858 and had three children Elaworth, Mrs. J D Landis, and Frank. Mrs Mabel Inica, a widow, died at her West Main Street home at 6 pm Sunday from consumption, leaving one child.
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Jefferson L. Oliphant
Bloomfield
Ellsworth Oliphant
Oxden ‘Street
Oliphant
Ellaworth
Mr. Oliphant
Lawrence ‘“County
Sarah A- Dugger
Elaworth
J. D. ‘Landis
Linton
Frank
97Th Indiana
Vicksburg
Kenesaw Mountain
Jack
Sherman
Christlin
Tie
G. A. St
Mabel
Inica
West Main Street
Washington Florence Crittenton Circle formed here
The Washington Florence Crittenton Circle is established here as an auxiliary to Terre Haute’s Florence Crittenton Home. Dr. Frederic Sturgis spoke on the national movement’s aims to uplift and reform women. Officers include Mrs. Hiram Hyatt as president and Rev. J W Daker as vice president, with multiple committee chairs named in the roster.
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Washington
Florence
United States
Sears
The
Christian Church
Hiram Hyatt
Iet
J. W. Daker
Flora Cox
Delos Jackson
Helen M. Allen
M. Douglass
F. Hunemeter
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U Roberts
Congress
the Herald
Aussele
Annual Reports
A. ID. H
Order
Silven
Montgomry
Edward L. Eaton
Cornettsville
Magon Allen
Osman Cemetery
Campu Hall
A. Wallace
America
OLD Time Service
Azel
Qhon Wedding
Erkes Hart
Panie
Ben
Plainville
John. Carnahan
Minx
Ema Mooker
Myrtle Witsam
Elmer Kutton
Maher
Xenta
George
Thomas
Alonso
Michael
Loretta
Anna Yeager
Allama
Mra
Emma Babbitt
Emma
Babbitt
Watkins
New York
Judge Gardiner
Indian Territory
Fou
Catherine
Jefferson. L. Oliphant
al Howe
West End
Catherine Bergert
Laminel Bergert
Bergert
Bert
Ing.sheavily
Mia
Jennie Ornett
Bickneth
Chittenton Society
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