Aged Woman Burns to Death in Hamburg Home
Mrs. Dora Thrine, 80, died in a fire she sparked at her Hamburg residence. The house was destroyed in the blaze.
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Dora Thrine
Hamburg
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
Fire drains water supply cause Salem loss over twenty thousand
Lack of water to fight the blaze at Salem, the seat of Washington county, caused property damage exceeding $20,000. The incident highlights insufficient firefighting resources in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Washington County
Duel over a dog ends with rifle shot in Madison
John Davis, 20, and Ben Rubens, an ex soldier over 60, engaged in a rifle duel at Madison over a dog. Rubens was shot in the thigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Ben Rubens
Madison
Rubens
Pearl found by Enoch Jenkins on White River near Bedford
Enoch Jenkins feeding mussels to his hogs on the White River near Bedford found a pearl of unusual value and has refused a $250 offer. The find is considered noteworthy by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Jenkins
White River
Bedford
John W Lewis Nominated by Acclamation for Congress
John W. Lewis editor of the Salem Republican Leader was nominated by acclamation for congress at the Republican Third District convention held in New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lewis
Salem
Republican Leader
Congress
New Albany
Drought Ends in Indiana After Heavy Rain
The longest drought in northern Indiana in thirty years, lasting seven weeks, ended last week when a heavy rain fell over the Tippecanoe River valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tippecanoe River
Race track men form syndicate for New Buffalo course
Advices state that an effort is being made to form a racing syndicate of Illinois Indiana and Michigan race track men to take up and carry to a successful consummation the proposed race course at New Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
New Buffalo
Clemency Frees Lewisville Man from County Jail
By the governor's clemency, a Lewisville youth jailed six months for assault on Waisy Brooks is released after promising to rejoin his betrothed. Julius Fechner, 72, a Starke County farmer, died by hanging in self inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanry Blaine Reynolds
Lewisville
Reynolds
Waisy Brooks
Nek
Julius Fechner
Starke County
Farm Tragedy Near Pendleton Claims Two Lives
Mrs. Anna Glasco aged 48 was shot and killed on her Pendleton area farm by her husband John Glasco who then slashed his throat with a butcher knife in a murder suicide attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Glasco
Pendleton
John Glasco
Bees Disrupt Funeral At Petersburg Grave
Relatives and friends leaving the grave of Mrs. Leah Bear in Petersburg were forced to rush away when a swarm of bumblebees stirred up by the funeral services caused a disturbance.
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Leah Bear
Petersburg
Widow Rosa Summers Sues Lizzie Byrd for Slander
Mrs Rosa Summers a 35 year old widow sues Mrs Lizzie Byrd in Evansville for 3000 dollars alleging slander. Both women are described as prominent in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Summers
Evansville
Lizzie Byrd
Grand jury to indict owners of blind tigers in South Bend
South Bend authorities have summoned a score of witnesses before the grand jury to give evidence which is expected to result in the return of indictments against owners of blind tigers.
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South Bend
Slight Decrease in Indiana July Death Rate
State Board of Health bulletin shows Indiana recorded 2832 deaths in July and an annual death rate of 12.2. The prior July had 2986 deaths with a 13 rate, indicating a decline in mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Indiana
Corn Grows Without Rain Near Columbus
Harry Williams living east of Columbus has raised a corn crop with no irrigation or rainfall. The crop, planted in dry conditions, shows tall stalks and ears well filled with corn despite the drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Columbus
Early Frost Expected This Fall Says Elders
Elderly residents predict an early frost based on signs such as maturing cockleburrs and walnuts starting to fall from trees, indicating an unusual seasonal shift.
Mrs Olpha Whitman Murder Body Found at Farm Home
The body of Mrs Olpha Whitman, declared murdered, was discovered at her farm home near Frankfort in Middle Fork. Her husband Mr Whitman returned from the fields to find the tragedy with bullet holes through the heart and one in the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olpha Whitman
Middle Fork
Frankfort
Rattlesnake Find near Owensville Draws Hunters
A group discovered rattlesnakes in an abandoned well near Owensville. Men attacked the snakes with clubs and guns, killing more than a hundred.
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Owensville
Rabies Scares Terre Haute With Six Cases in a Week
Officials report six rabies cases in Terre Haute over seven days prompting strict public health actions. Officials urge residents to seek vaccination for pets and avoid contact with wild animals as a precaution.
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Terre Haute
Rain Brings Relief in Brazil and Other Indiana Areas
Rain fell in several portions of Indiana last week bringing greatly needed relief as the drought stretched for weeks. At Brazil the first shower since June 17 occurred, offering substantial respite to crops and water supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Brazil
Leases Filed in Warrick County by Major Oil Firms
Within the last month more than 500 oil and gas leases were filed in the Warrick county recorder's office. The filings are attributed to Standard Oil, Pure Oil, and the Boonville company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrick County Recorder’s
Standard Oil Company
Pure Oil Company
Boonville Company
Water shortage forces pay for drinks in Brown county
Water is so scarce in Brown county that travelers have been refused a drink in several places. People from the city visiting Brown county for recreation have been compelled to buy water for their horses, and in several instances they paid 5 cents a glass for themselves.
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Brown County
Quick Couple Celebrates Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan J. Quick of Columbus celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding at their home, where his parents Judge and Mrs. Tunis Quick also marked their own sixtieth anniversary and where the couple have resided since marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan J. Quick
Columbus
Tunis Quick
Fires Devastate Morgan County Hill Country Then Peach Orchard
Last week fires swept Morgan County hill country destroying several homes and numerous orchards including a peach orchard with 800 trees. Water scarcity hindered firefighting efforts though hundreds of farmers labored to save property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Engineer James Covington Accused in Evansville Trunk Breakin
James Covington, an engineer, went to Miss California Mounts's Evansville apartment in her absence. He broke open her trunk and engaged in a lengthy dispute with the woman, fueled by jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Covington
Evansville
Mrs Gunness Alive Again Claim Shocks Lamphere Trial
Detective C L Fish claims incontrovertible evidence that Mrs Bella Gunness, famed for luring victims to her Laporte house, is still alive and will be proven a fugitive at Ray Lamphere’s trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Gunness
Elopement Sparks Chase as Father Misses Barnes Wedding
In Stewartsville Miss Cordelia Baker eloped with James Nesbit of Cynthiana. An irate father pursued them by steam line while the couple rode a traction car to Evansville. He arrived too late. the wedding stood. They were forgiven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Baker
Stewartsville
Evansville
James Nesbit
Cynthiana
Nesbit
Madison County Fair put under receiver as losses sink event
The Madison County Fair Association is in receivership after failing to pay premiums from Anderson Fair. Loss of patronage blamed on local papers ignoring August exhibit. Attendance fell from 26,000 to 8,800 in the week, signaling the likely end of the association and possible dismantling of buildings and fencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Fair Association
Indiana labor union figures show statewide affiliations and locals
Figures from the Indiana Bureau of Statistics led by Mrs. Mary Stubbs Moore count statewide labor organization ties. Indiana has 77 international unions, 1043 locals, and 66 152 members. 64 affiliates belong to the American Federation of Labor with 867 locals and about 764 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stubbs Moore
Indiana Bureau of Statistics
Indiana
American Federation of Labor
Slang Spotlight From 1904 Peers On Lingo And Laughs
The Boston Post surveys 1904 slang with terms like That's the answer and frisked. It covers up the pole for sobriety and out of luck in daily chatter, notes on tin canning flight tactics, Cush and kick finance, crab as verb, and rave to talkfest in evolving American speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knocker
Comelate
Wall Street
American Letters
Boston Post
Press Box Wonders How Scorers Record a Baseball Game
The article describes the press or scorers box perched behind home plate where official scorers and reporters watch and record every move. It explains the scoring method with names on the left and opposing team names on the right, plus columns for at bats runs hits and other stats.
Scorer Tips Explain Baseball Fielding Notation
June St Nicholas explains that put outs assists and errors are tracked with a small set of symbols. The article notes casual fans can learn the system in minutes with brief study and practice.
Sea serpent sighting shocks Denville rowers on Cranberry Lake
Joseph Smith and Fred Little, both about 22 and members of temperance groups, told New York World reporters of a four eyed white sea serpent with a horn and double row of teeth. The creatures eyes glowed red as it circled their boat and struck the prow. The teens, with two unseen female companions, fled to shore and reported a 132 to 14 foot length. A serpent hunt began in Denville Morris County New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denville
Rockaway
Cranberry Lake
Joseph Smith
Fred Little
Morristown
N. J
New York World
Why She Is Beautiful The Irish Summer Girl Portrait
An article from a historical source describes the Irish girl as the summer ideal. It lists six character traits bred in the bone and flesh, praising spirits, walk, appetite, and a sunlit complexion. It contrasts freckles, voice, wit, and country diet of cereals vegetables and fruit with little meat. It cites Dublin society girls and tourists noting Ireland’s famed glow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Globe
Dublin
Ireland
Heavenly Burglars Do Angels Monkey With My Spenders
Four year old George wears knickerbockers with suspenders like his father. After his mother takes them away he asks if angels watch him at night. She affirms, he reasons the angels may have been monkeying with his suspenders, in a playful Portland Oregonian vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Papa
Portland Oregonian
No Market for Moss A Tale From the Times
A New York Times anecdote recalls a young Irish immigrant who finds his uncle’s benevolent but exploitative job terms poor. After one year he quits for better pay, prompting the uncle to warn that a rolling stone gathers moss and asking where moss could be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
America
New York Times
Sunflower Philosophy and Social Observations
A string of social aphorisms on marriage gender roles and polite behavior. Reflections include the burdens of wives after marriage, the reliability of men, and outdated views on women, households, and culture. Atchison Kansas items note fashion and hips while citing the Globe.
Description Not Flattering
An Irishman describes the human head in unflattering terms, calling it a bulbous excrescence used as a peg for wigs a target for shooting at when shown by a shining helmet and a snuffbox or box for storing snuff. The passage also likens the head to a machine for fitting a halter or guillotine and a trap for various follies and prejudices.
Puzzled Her Features Warm Muffs At Yesterday's Game
In a playful exchange Mrs Stubb questions the cold at the baseball grounds and Mr Stubb notes the paper cites yesterday's game features as warm muffs, a humorous take from the St Louis Post Dispatch.
Sweet Singer Faces Nat urea Mock in Chicago News
A light exchange in Chicago News features the leading lady praising her complexion as natural and a comedian retorting that nature is faked, highlighting backstage chatter about appearances and authenticity in show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Singer
Chicago News
Local Farmers Debate Urgency of Wood Cutting
Farmer Korntop boasts his boy can saw wood fast while Farmer Nearbye questions the pace. Korntop insists the job be done quickly and refuses delays. The exchange reflects rural talk from the Catholic Standard and Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Korntop
Farmer
Inexcusable Avers to That Man Vibe in Washington Star Quote
The Washington Star quotes a reader questioning why others persist in their aversion to a man described as impractical and insincere. The critic says he is one of those people who say not to worry yet immediately ask if it is hot enough for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Kan
Atchison (Kan
Washington Star
The Natural Way Rivalry Sparks Goats and Jest
A Baltimore American line recalls a rival gaining favor by gifting a large billy goat to a lady and a sharp remark about the impudent fellow. The playful exchange centers on competition and humor in romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenks
Baltimore American
Campaign Contribution Dilemma Mentioned by Dus tin Stax
A Washington Star quote presents Dus tin Stax facing a political contribution dilemma. He weighs giving to avoid being labeled penurious or refusing to avoid being seen as an easy mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Stax
Washington Star
When the Adamses Move Mrs K Diligent Nursery Tale
Delineator records a child’s humorous line about Adamses moving away and a desire to take their home. The quip reflects a domestic moment as a parent discusses Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden with children.
Icy Hearted Maid Says She Knows Love Lost
The exchange turns satirical as a young man claims he understands love gone cold while a maid replies she knows loss through the death of her pet dog last week. A Chicago News quip frames the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
New York Sun Snippet Hints Quiet Country House Scene
A fragmented passage hints at a quiet country setting with a figure planning to depart, while another prepares for a move or stay in the city. The text suggests domestic, possibly literary, themes without clear names or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
New York Sun
Paris Fashion Hints Pattern Catalog for Children
A Paris fashion feature lists multiple children's patterns with fabrics and sizes. Items include girl dresses with yokes in cashmere and silk, high neck or Dutch neck designs, a one piece apron for school wear, a boy’s sailor suit in naval style, and a baby cap transfer pattern. Pattern numbers 2552 2544 2176 2550 2560 and 551 are described with sizes and fabric options. Fashion Editor Indianapolis pattern request asks for 10 cents and return of Paris Pattern No. Size Name Address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
400 Century Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Paris
The Rustic and the Aged Alchemist Dialogue
The Rustic holds a flask to the light. The Aged Alchemist explains that a few drops grant eternal life, while the rustic would live until tariffs are revised by its friends, in a dialogue narrated by Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Proverbs Speak On Sheep, Measures, and Caution
A collection of proverbs contrasts gentleness with harshness advising fair treatment of the sheep. It notes Latin, German, Greek, and French sayings about prudence and action. The lines warn that fast decisions invite danger and that doing what you know guides future choices.
Engaged couple sparks chatter in Chicago News item
Stella questions engagement to Tom while Mabel jokes about never returning gifts to learn their cost, revealing light gossip tone in Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Tom
Mabel
Chicago News
Campaign finish predicted by Washington Star quote
A Washington Star quote attributes the expected campaign ending to a familiar clash. Sirius Barker suggests the usual outcome with one side proclaiming virtue triumphant while the other hints at fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirius Barker
Washington Star
A Useful Muzzle in a Chicago Record-Herald item
A dog catcher warns a dog owner to buy a muzzle or risk taking the animal to the pound. The owner replies that a muzzle exists but is being misused as a catcher’s mask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Chicago Record-Herald
Lincoln’s Springfield Home Presented to Illinois in 1882
The Springfield home of Abraham Lincoln was presented to Illinois in 1882 by Robert Todd Lincoln. It was the only real estate ever owned by the emancipator and today is open to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
State of
Illinois
Robert Todd Linecoln
Ashes idea prompts sharp exchange in press
The New York Press quotes Hewitt Gruet praising appropriate language while Jewett Well questions cremation. When asked his view he replies that the idea “jars one.” The exchange reflects public opinion on funeral practices and language in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt—Gruet
Jewett
New York Press
Macbeth Banquet Breaks Up Amid Ghostly Quip
The New York Sun recounts Macbeth declaring innocence while a sarcastic ghost insinuates responsibility by saying it was Loeb, ending the banquet in confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macbeth
Loeb
New York Sun
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Richmond
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Harrison
Harrison County
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Iris
Dublin Society
Sunflower Philosophy
Catholic Standard and Times
Adamses
He Meant
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