News Articles, Palestine Reporter, December, 1906, Crawford County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site O. F. Bussard Injured While cleaning his 32 caliber revolver Sunday, O. F. Bussard suffered a wound in his right thumb , the weapon being accidentally discharged , the bullet entering his thumb just below the first joint. The wound was given prompt medical and while the injured member will be out of commission for several weeks, it is hoped no permanent injury will result. Dec. 13, 1906 Boarding house Miss Jennie Hulse and three of her brothers and sisters who have been visiting with their parents near Bloomfield Indiana, returned home Sat., while Charles arrived here Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Hulse are now located 9 miles east of Bloomfield, where Mrs. Hulse is operating a boarding house while Mort is still employed by the Indianapolis Southern. The children will make their home here with their grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Beam during the winter.. News Notes: Charlie Seaney and wife attended the funeral of the latter’s cousin, James Gaines, at the Fuller cemetery Tuesday of last week. Married last Thursday at 4 p.m. at the home of Rev. Ed Fuller, Mr. Chalmer Seaney of Morea and Miss May Kent of Van Houten. We extend congratulations to them. Dec. 13, 1906 Reporter When Harry Garrard got up Monday morning, he found that his horses were holding up the roof of his stable, which had fallen in on them , none of them were injured save a few slight scratches. Illinois News Note: William Palmer, prominent in secret society circles and a well known citizen of Bloomington Illinois attended the funeral of his old comrade, R. S. McIntire, the other day and since been missing. Dec. 27 1906 Palestine Reporter. Twelve young gentlemen enjoyed a stag party in the Mrs. J. L. Woodworth summer kitchen before the fireplace Christmas Evening. Oysters, egg sandwiches, pickles, and cheese were the principal refreshments. Chas. Condrey narrated a True Happening entitled Big Claus and Little Claus which was greatly appreciated by his auditors. Those present were Robert and Ott Bussard, Vernon and Lawrence Haskett, Chas Condrey, Lyle Burridge, Ray Alexander, Chester Gury and Buren Mills, Ralph Hawkins, and Irl Ransom. Mrs. and Mr. Ed S. Dry of the prairie are rejoicing over the arrival of a girl baby at their home Friday last. Dec. 27, 1906 Palestine Reporter Modern Woodmen Elects Officers At the regular meeting of Camp 2801, M. W. of A., held Wednesday night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: V. C. J. E. Clark : W. A. , Dr. W. S. Robbins; clerk, S.G. Richards ; excellent banker , H.L. Goodwin; escort, C. C. Horning; watchman , R.W. Mullins; sentry, N.C. Shears; manager for 3 years, E. E. Pifer; manager for 1 year, J. M. Dimmitt; Camp physicians , Drs. H. W. Ziegler, O. G. Taylor, J. A. Ikemire. Dec. 20, 1906 *************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. **************************************************************** This file has been submitted for inclusion in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site