Sopher Case Contrasts Indiana Temperance Stand
The essay argues the Sopher case was political rather than temperance driven, noting the Indiana Supreme Court's 1893 ruling aligned with prohibitionists. It credits the decision as aiding temperance while lamenting the court’s restraint on license laws and legislative power over liquor.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Aikca
Ing Angiana
Supreme
Supreme: F
Faog
Cage
Ideninet
Prokiitionists
Perpilsaive
Sopher
Supreme Ice
Supremé. Court
Cal
Indiana
Nee
Fourth anniversary celebrated by White Eagles group
The White Eagles of Eagles celebrated their fourth anniversary with initiation of twenty one candidates and an elaborate banquet. Speakers included Thomas Nugent Phil ander McHenry George Fatt Ben Clawson Miles Jones and George Cosgrove. Banquet served for about one hundred thirty with music by O E Daniell Smith Will Kiefer John orth Henry Trosper Owen Booker and Alex Harper. Class of fifteen to be inducted July 24 with attendees from Plainville and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imade
Thomas Nugent
Philander, McHenry
George Fatt
Ben. Clawson
Miles Jones
George Cosgrove
Eaglets
Roy Yeager
Alvid Woods
Howard Clements
Richard Woods
John Clements
Gus Patterson
Patterson
Lyman Carrico
Fowler
James Gill
Cameron Hyatt
Ben Madden
Fred Walters
Charles Stumpf
Henry
John Kramer
Edward Rankin
James Holland
William Himburg
Leonard Sumner
Ben Smalls
Alvin
James
Daniell Smith
Will Kiefer
John Orth
Henry Trosper
Owen Booker
Alex Harper
Plainville
Hudson man accepts German and chemistry instructor post
Word from Hudson Ohio confirms Henry J Season accepts the role of German and chemistry instructor at the local high school. He will succeed P West who taught there last year. Season, a Hiram College graduate, played three years on the Hiram baseball and class basketball teams.
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Hiram College
Garfield
Uhlmans badly stung by swarm while plowing near Petersburg
While plowing corn near Petersburg, Tmer Uhlman and his wife were attacked by a swarm of bees. They were badly stung and sought safety with their horse nearby. The incident left the couple nursing numerous bites and seeking medical aid.
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Tmer Uhlman
Petersburg
Uhlmans
National Bank of Bloomfeld Granted Charter
The Controller of the Currency approves an application to organize the National Bank of Bloomfeld with capital of 309,040. Named organizers include E. D. S., Elmer E. Neal, John A. Cravens, Allen Wittlands, and M. Hai. The action marks formation of a new financial institution in Washington City.
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Washington City
Tfs National Bank of Bloomfeld Row Bank
Elmer E.neal
Y M. Hai
John A. Cravens
Allen Wittlands
Township Voting Total: 644 Ballots Counted
The Madison township enumeration is complete with 644 voters recorded. Officials report final tally and readiness for subsequent counts and results certification.
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Madison Township
Cheer Dancing Elab Eee The West End
A brief, fragmentary notice notes cheer and dance activities linked to a western area event. Details are sparse, with limited readable text referring to a show or performance in a western district.
Governor Hanly Advocates Rail Reform During Pittsburg Visit
Indiana Governor J Frank Hanly told the Pittsburg chamber of commerce he plans to retire from politics after his term and focus on law. He praised Knox on states’ rights, defended railroad legislation, and described two cent fares as fair, noting a 20 percent traffic rise and widespread cash fares.
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Pittsburg
Gorror
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Difense Club
Young Peoples Convention
Presbyterian Arch
Carnegie Music -Hall
Union Depot
Henley
Momittee
Hanly
Sisnaporte
United States Senate
Senate
Wly
Knox
Yale
Yiéw
Union Station
Pennsylvania
Igi
Warning to Public on Fourth of July Lockjaw Dangers
Public health board warns of tetanus from minor wounds especially from toy pistols, firecrackers, nails, and splinters. Immediate medical care and antitetanic serum are emphasized, with strong call to ban toy pistols to prevent July tetanus deaths.
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Board of Health
Seymour Wedding of Oren Swalls and Lenora Gasaway
Oren O Swalls and Miss Lenora Gasaway wed at the Gasaway home in Seymour on Wednesday evening. Rev. Harley Jackson officiated. The groom serves as prosecuting attorney for the district. The bride has been a popular Seymour teacher in recent years.
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Oren
O. Swalls
Lenora Gasaway
Seymour
James Gasaway
Harley Jackson
Saloon Closures and Fixture Removals Spark Knox County Row
In John son township Knox county the last saloon faced forced closure after remonstrance. Four loads of fixtures were moved from Decker to Vincennée amid local protests tied to the Fifth Ward and a dispute involving Edward Wat.
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Johnson Township
Knox County
Decker
Vincennée
Vincennes
Edward Wat
I Lyeen certifie from the Gaathiesee to the circuit court
I Lyeen certifie from the Gaathiesee to the circuit court.
Montgomery News Roundup Includes Births Deaths and Local Ailments
Montgomery notices report births to Mrs. B D Hopkins and Mrs T T Wilson, a funeral for eight months old son of Thomas Hart, and illnesses including Mrs Grant Myers in critical condition. Local residents attend events at St Peters lawn fete and Patten Poindexter ice cream supper. George Cahill, Welmer, Henry Bell and others appear in brief items. Montgomery team wins baseball game 7 to 4 over Rough Riders. Alfred Brewer sells Montgomery residence to Burton Baker for 1000 dollars. A. J. Bichlinger handles the deal.
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E. L. Raney
Terre Hatte
May Kirkwood
Lawrenceville
L McPherson
Art Lewis
Maye Brown
W. H. Dages
Thomas Cavanaugh
Washington
St Peters
Thomas Hart
St. Peters
Mary.Spaulding
Julian Spaulding
St. Marys
L. B
Montgomery
le 'McPherson
Ione
Ray
James
Ill
Robert Kirkwood
Patten Poindexter's
Trene i Brown
James Brown
A. J. Bichlinger
Property owners complain of appraisal issues in Washington
City residents and property owners allege county board of review overvalues real estate including improvements. They argue excessive appraisements hinder home building outside city limits and depress development as sales prices align with inflated valuations. One Main Street owner cites years on the market at the appraisal price.
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Ashington
County Board of Review
Washington
Elty
Waahingdp
Ayer
Illness and visits mark local notes
Miss Nora Chandler is ill Frand Harned visits Washing ton Wednesday. Reister and family spent Sunday with Anna Turk. Ruby and Guy Rhoads returned home Sunday after a visit here. Edwin Hunt of Washington visited Sunday afternoon. Mrs Frank Pickett and son David visited her daughter Ada last week. Isaac Crofield of Odon passed en route to North Dakota. J L Chayell and wife and John Case of Washington spent Sunday with J L Lomax. James Padgatt and Clara Albright and children went to Washington. Marion Allsman, formerly of this place, has retired after wintering in Oregon.
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Reister
Anna Turk
Ruby Sn Aid
Guy ‘Rhoads
Edwin Hunt
Washington Sword
Frank Pickett
David
Ada
Issac Crofield
Odon
North Deota
L. Chayell
John Case
Washington
J.L. Lomax
James
Yncy . Padgatt
Clara Albright
Edna
Marion Allsman
Oregon
Saloonkeepers Form Compact to Enforce Sunday Closing
Washington Indiana saloonkeepers meet to form a union pledging to close shops from after 11 p.m. Sundays and on election days and holidays. They vow to assist officers in closing saloons and to prosecute violators to protect their families and community, listing numerous signatories.
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Lquor
Washington
Indiana
McCafferty
W. E. Hawkins
J. W. Parr
Joseph
Gordon
MW. T. Walker
Jules Dancation
Diard
John McMullen
Arty
Sheron
Henry Schuck
A. Freeman
L. H. Smith
St Marys College Holds 30th Annual Commencement
The thirty feted annual commencement exercises of St Marys College in St Marys Kansas were held June 18 and June 1. Madison Walsh of Montgomery was the valedictorian of his class of twenty graduates. He received the bachelor of arts degree.
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St. Marys College
St. Marya
Kas
Madison Walsh
Montgomer
Clark
Walsh
Camping at Trinity Springs Draws Campers This Summer
Meccafor campers head to Trinity Springs in Martin County for July and August trips. Many plan to end their vacations there tenting as the springs offer clean mineral waters and a refreshing retreat. Local advisories encourage travelers to enjoy the season and return with stories of the water and scenery.
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Trinity Springs
Martin County
Pines Hotel at Mineral Springs Attracts Summer Guests
The Pines hotel near Indian Springs is described as a first-class resort with extended accommodations and improved baths. Owner L. J. Dickey also runs the back line between Trinity and Indian Springs, with easy access from Trinity via a half hour ride.
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Pines
Foun
J. M. Ebelsisér
the Pines
L. 3
Dickey
Trinity
Indian Springs
Indiana
Washington
Albert Mock Named Plainville Schools Principal
Albert Mock will succeed Benjamin Burrias as principal of Plainville schools appointed by Trustee Charles Banta. Mock, formerly a second-room teacher, is a graduate of the Indiana State Normal and resides in Taswell. The Indiana State Normal graduation saw a flood of teachers and superintendents seeking positions.
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Albert Mock
Charles Banta
Plainville
Benjamin Burrias
Mock
Indiana State Nord Mal
Taswell
Flanagan Leaves Washington for Maryland Job
T P Flanagan departed on train 12 to Hagerstown Maryland to take a dispatcher role under H H Berry with the Maryland and Western railroad He has been a popular railroad man in Washington and is returning from a visit His home is in Aurora Also Princeton Evening Tribune to suspend publication until July 15 due to press breakdown and printer shortage Editors are James and Charles McCormick.
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T. P. Flanagan
Eity
Hagerstown
Maryland
H. H.berry
Maryland and Western Railroad Company
Mr. Flanagan
Francis
Indian Territory
Washingston
Washington
Mr. Berry
Aurora
Princeton Evening Tribune
James and
Charles McCormick
Frear Named Hawaii Governor by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt formally appoints William F. Frear as governor of Hawaii. Frear currently serves as Honolulu chief justice. Robert Parsons succeeds Ray Bush as messenger boy at Western Union.
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Roosevelt
William F. Frear
Hawaii
Frear
Honolulu
Robert Parsons
Ray Bush
The
Western Union
Travel plans of Hawkins and guests to Filmland tour
The text outlines a summer itinerary starting July 16 from Washington by special coach attached to train 2. The party will transfer cars at Cincinnati to the Big Four for Cleveland, then move to Buffalo and Albany by New York Central, and Saratoga via D H and other lines, with a return by New York Central to New York and onward to Norfolk and Baltimore by steamer routes. Some members stay in the east for a short time.
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Knox
Yale
Washington
Cincinnati
Big Four
Cleveland
Norfolk
D. D
Baltimore
Washington City
BL & C
Wi. Vial
Washington to Host 1908 Teachers Convention
Noblesville telegrams announced Washington chosen as the next meeting place by the Indiana Teachers Association. The convention will feature over two hundred music teachers and top US talent. officers and committees were elected at Noblesville for the coming year.
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Noblesville Frit ‘Diy
Washington
Deley
United States
Washington Choral, Symphony
Ware
J. M. Black
Indianapolis
J. M. Bergany
Lafayette
Percy
Nussbaum
Marion
B. Foster
Frankfort
R. M. Smiley
Clark
Leaming
Hammond
Minnie Murdom
Kimbell
Mars’ Son
J. M Fisher
Penn
Peai
Classified ads seek man for branch business and insurance supervisor
Old established house of twenty five years wants a good man for branch business with salary $1 00 per year plus expenses and commissions. Also ad seeking Mutual Accident Insurance supervisor in Indianapolis with salary $100 per month and travel expenses. Also sale of 2 500 bushels of corn near Harriman Indiana and life policy buying firm A R Alexander & Co Washington Indiana offers terms.
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P.O
St. Louis
Mutual J Accident Tourance Company
Dedipen
Mutual’ Accident Insurance Company
Lemcke Bidg
Indianapolia
Ind
Carpahan & Barr
Harriman’s Etty
Pike County
Indiana
Harvey Gilman
A. R. Alexander &Co
Box
Washington, Ind
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