Slender Friction Over Damages Courts and County Salaries
A local dispute arises as a prominent citizen sues for slander seeking 10000 dollars damages. The case involves John Daily, county assessor, who must repay 784 dollars in back salary amid a broader debate over fixed salaries for county officials and legislative actions shaping remuneration. Ezra Mattingly, county attorney, defends the county position and notes prior practices while the supreme court affirms initial rulings. The piece links the slander suit to ongoing salary policy concerns and legislative uncertainty.
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John Daily
Ezra Mattingly
Supreme Court
County salaries under review amid pensioned tensions
The text discusses extending salary reforms to all county officers, referencing a salary law and the need for uniform application of rules. It notes that Ascenso Daily and officials may face scrutiny over past remuneration, with the public demanding a thorough investigation and accountability.
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Daily
Excursion Sunday Draws Citizens to New City
The B. and O.S. railway plans a Sunday excursion at a low fare from the city to the New City. The trip offers a cost effective chance for residents to visit the Queen City on a pleasant day trip.
Township Cross Crop Statistics From 1905 and 1904
Acreage data shows corn at 3,017 acres planted this year versus 2,148 last year. Wheat acreage is 2,289 this year, up from 495 acres. Clover planting reached 1083 acres, while a larger decline in corn and other crops is noted. PL James B. McCarthy and wife were visitors on Friday.
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Aissar Wale Lave
High School Staff Shakeup Sees Two Instructors Resign
Two instructors at the city high school, Wadsworth and Liebhardt, resign their posts for next year. Wadsworth will join Rush Medical College after Indiana University graduation, while Liebhardt considers an offer to lead a northern town’s school system. Replacements and reappointments include Wadsworth’s successor and a slate of rash appointments for the next academic year, with Ralph Wadeworth to fill the science chair temporarily.
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Liebhardt
HC. Wadeworth
Ralph. Wadeworth
Indiana University
Bloomington
Wadsworth
Unti
Largebra
Tadiana University
Waddworth
Rush B Medical College
Chicago
W. ¥. Aktelt
I. M Black
Rash
Marriage Supper Honors Burkhardt Bridegroom Kin
Mr and Mrs Joe Burkhardt entertained many friends at their east end home on Tuesday evening in honor of their son Michael Burkhardt and his bride A wedding supper was served then games and amusements kept guests in good spirits
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Joe Burkhardt
East End
Michael Burkhardt
Local Derwent News Notes Social Scribbles and Travel
Readable items recount trips and gatherings. Rev. C P Miles, ex First Baptist pastor, visits from Rochester and plans to stay with his family. Mrs E W Roberts family to Toledo for summer. Local residents picnicked at old riker bed and Swanpond. Dr Herr and Dr Willeford depart for Baden to attend Southern Indiana physicians’ convention beginning today.
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C. P. Miles
First Baptist Church
Rochester
Henry
Herr
George W. Willeford
Wear-Baden
Indiana
Bees Disrupt Bedford Afternoon Scene in 13th Street
A swarm of bees caused excitement on Bedford’s 13th Street as a nimble colored man climbed trees to remove hives. He cut limbs and bees scattered, escaping to nearby trees while observers watched. John Conley of Washington City, printendant of police, visited relatives during a stop in the city.
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13Th Street
Bedford
John Conley
Washington City
Southno
T. Conley
Flendale
Classical Club Entertains at the Old Graham Home
The Classical Club held its annual Hanquet at the old Graham home on East Walnut Street hosted by Mrs. Cameron Hyatt. Guests wore Japanesey costumes, the house was decorated with bric a brac and crimson rambler roses, and the literary program featured papers on Japanese life, drawing high praise from attending out-of-town guests including Mrs. Crenda of Chicago and Miss Josephine Veech of Paterson.
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Classical Club
Hanquet
Suta
Japan
Jin Ashington
Crén‘nda
Chicago
Kitner
Pra
Josephine Veech
Patepsberg
Eight Licenses Granted by County Commissioners
Eight liquor licenses approved by the county board of commissioners on Wednesday afternoon. Names listed include Agar, S McCafferty, John H Walter, Michael Smith, William T Walker, and Frico of Montgomery. Transfers ordered move funds from gravel road fund in Washington, Main and Steele townships to township funds. Madison $55.09 and Steels $526.97. Boster noted as having completed road work and all charges paid. Superintendent Allen of the poor ran today.
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Board of County
Daily Defeated Bip on Chedie Rfourt Review Decision
The Supreme Court affirmed a February Daviera circuit court ruling that county officers may draw two salaries and that the limit is 240 days per year. Assessor Dailey, who had worked nearly every day, had drawn pay exceeding 3720.8 dollars. The county’s assessors now receive 250 dollars annually under the new law.
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Eupreme
Inde S. Haatings
Daviera
Police renew push for resignations at Brazi department
The Brazi Council last night passed a resolution demanding the resignations of a cook and the four officers of the police department. The committee again urged Cook to resign. A visiting officer reportedly drank with others after the action. Following this, the four policemen were asked for their resignations.
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Cook
Nervine Product Claim From Faulty Text
The note describes a brain irritability state and claims Miles Nervine restores energy and vitality, soothing irritation and aiding digestion. It mentions nerve building and quick strength, but text is garbled and lacks verifiable facts or clear events.
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