Shot Dead in Brown Township Over Tenant Eviction
Henry Huddleston shot and killed John McKinney on a Wilcox estate in Brown township Washington county near Fort Ritner. Huddleston, an overseer, ordered McKinney to leave, fired at him with a revolver causing a stomach wound, then fled toward Tunnelton awaiting arrest. McKinney leaves a wife and family. sheriff heads to the scene as authorities pursue Huddleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Huddleston
John McKinney
Brown Township
Washington County
Fort Ritner
Huddleston
Wilcox
McKinney
Tunnelton
Thales Wilcox
Weathy
Ham Wilcox
Dick Wheeler
Salem
Ind
Jefferson Township
George McKinney
August weather outlook and local farm labor news
The piece forecasts a volatile August with heat waves and multiple storm periods led by a Vulcan period from the 6th to the 9th and a late August equinoctial storm risk for gulf coast and inland areas. It notes melon pickers on Paul Rose’s Decker farm winning a wage increase to 1.50 per day after quitting, and highlights Wright Carnival Company acts as seen at Bedford’s Street Fair with acts like Lynette the flying lady and Oma the clown. Also mentions baby teething relief claims from O P M Holiday and a Tunneleton resident visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hick
Vulcan
Gulf
Paul Rose
Decker
Knox County
Mr. Rose
Rose
United States
Wright Carnival Company
Lynette
Earls
Leo
Josie
Oma
Wright Carnival Co
Bedford
Family feud ends in fatal shooting at Reed's Station
Nelson Fritz from Eastern Kentucky and John Pfeester clashed after months of feuding between their families at Reed's Station. Fritz shot Pfeester in the abdomen during a Sunday confrontation. Pfeester died about two hours later. Fritz and his kin fled, later camping on Freeland farm near White River. Pfeester is buried at Beech Grove Cemetery. Charlie Kindred of Zelma reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pfeester
Reed’s Station
Nelson Fritz
Pfeester
Fidler
Fritzs
Fritz
Needmore
Freeland
White River
Beech Grove
Death of Mrs Sophia Steinhagen in Bedford
Mrs Sophia Steinhagen an old Bedford resident died Sunday at 5 PM at the home of her son in law Samuel Glover She was 82 years four months and 18 days old The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 PM from the residence on West 12th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Steinhagen
Bedford
Samuel Glover
West 12Th Street
Bloomington Evening Leisure Notes On Boats Bees and Local Happenings
Boating on Cow Lake provides a Sunday amusement ride from the waterworks run by David Helfrich with five cent fares and optional weekday arrangements. Bees occupy part of Dobbins Bros. wholesale house. September brings M E General Conference preparations in the city for 600 visiting preachers. Ross Miller, Corydon, declines 3500 to join Cincinnati in the majors. James Cather builds rooms for Auditor John M. Gainey and adds to Dr. Joseph Gardner’s Red Cross residence. John E. Edmondson of Bloomington shows a walking upright frog, a potential museum specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
David Helfrich
James Cather
John M. Gainey
13Th Street
Joseph Gardner
Red Cross
John E. Edmondson
Mr. Edmondson
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proves Wonder Cure
The ad praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and sores and claims it cures cuts burns and piles with a guarantee. A local note describes a warm Bryantsville meeting with two sermons and a large crowd despite heat. Perry Tindolph enhances his 250 acre Allison Prairie farm by damming a ditch to irrigate corn, improving soil moisture and crop health as described by the Vincennes Commercial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messick & Dodd
Perry Tindolph
Allison Prairie
Purgatory
Tindolph
Mr. Tindolph
Vincennes Commercial
Williams Oregon family credits Chamberrhoea Remedy cure
"My baby was terribly sick with the diarrhoea" says J. H. Doak of Williams Oregon. Unable to cure with doctor, they used Chamber rhoea Remedy and report immediate relief and a complete cure. For sale by W C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Doak
Williams
Oregon
Chamberlain
W. CO. Elliott
Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed for Mild Relief
The Bloomfield News notes Chambe rlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are easy to take and pleasant in effect for stomach and liver relief. Sales are handled by W. C. Elliott's. The piece mentions Merrill Moores, eight years in office, open to stay longer, and Indiana Republicans backing Thos J Brooks of Bedford for Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott’s
Merrill Moores
Indiana
Thos. J. Brooks
Bedford
Bloomfield News
Nicholas Easley
Twaianapolis
B. B. Marley
Easley
Indiana Shiloh National Park Commission
Durbin
Shiloh
Tom Brooks
Elliott’s Drug Store
Arthur Bex in custody after spring deputy assault case
Arthur Bex a Spice Valley man who allegedly struck a Deputy Sheriff during a spring arrest was brought to town in handcuffs and jailed to await the fall Grand Jury. He faces charges of resisting an officer conspiracy and assault with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bex
Spice Valley
Local Notes From Last Week and Upcoming Events
The ice cream supper at Joseph Sherrill’s home drew a large city crowd and was deemed a success. Frank Day and Taylor Dodd, who enlisted in Indianapolis, passed their exams and are now mustered in and in Ohio. A backroom Sunday School fight at a West Side saloon caused a loud disturbance but officers could not enter due to locked doors. Ada Johnson and William Payne plan to wed next Sunday August 3 at the Johnson home in South Hst. Postmaster W. V. Williams suffers a severely mashed foot after his buggy horse stomped, injuring a big toe nail. No new details on the John Pfeester murder at Reed’s Station. Nelson Fritz family remains at large with Sheriff Rank Smith likely to pursue them. The Fritzs are expected to resist when cornered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hicks
St. Louis
Hicks
Weather Bureau
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
West Side
John Pfeester
Reed’s Station
Nelson Fritz
Rank Smith
Fritzs
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as an external liniment to ease pregnancy discomfort and aid painless delivery. It claims to prevent swelling and morning sickness, warns against internal remedies, and cites a Tampa hotelier's wife who had an easy birth with the product. It sells for $1 per bottle and promotes a free illustrated book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Elections in 1901 Bring Political Storm Center
The 1901 elections will shape control in Iowa Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio and Virginia with governors and legislatures up for grabs. Ohio may signal national partisan currents as Foraker faces McLean while Bryan era shifts loom. Iowa Alison term ends and New Jersey tests affiliations amid silver issue fade.
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Iowa
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Ohio
Virginia
United States
Senate
Bryan
Foraker
McLean
William B. Allison
Allison
South Carolina
Mississippi
Globe-Democrat
Tragic Train Accident Near Tunnelton Claims Two
John Flinn and his two year old son were found unconscious near a railroad crossing east of Tunnelton after a suspected freight train struck their buggy. Flinn had been drinking. the child suffered a head wound but was reportedly badly hurt, with Flinn unconscious and internal injuries possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flinn
Tunnelton
Mr. Flinn
River Vale
James H. Malott
Stephen Fountain
Flinn
John Jackson
Old Soldier's Experience Promotes New Life Pills
Civil war veteran M. M. Austin from Winchester Indiana touts Dr King's New Life Pills as curing his wife's long illness despite doctors treatment. He claims the pills worked wonders for her health and urges readers to try them. Sold for 25 cents at Messick and Dodd's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Six Fine Horses Die In Heat Driven Runaway
Six thoroughbreds owned by Henry P. Palmer of Columbus Indiana were turned loose by heat and a blown fence near Columbus. The stallions escaped onto the railroad pursued by a Pan-Handle freight and struck a trestle near Flatrock bridge. Four were killed instantly and two were crippled. The standard bred animals were valued between 4000 and 6000 dollars, one at 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Palmer
Columbus
Ind
Racing Park
E Flatrock Bridge
Electric Bitters Cited as Cure for Female Ailments
A promotional notice claims Electric Bitters cure backache headache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Ta says kidney trouble and a weak back kept her from dressing herself before Bitters restored her health at age 78. It also eases constipation improves appetite and overall health, offered at Messick & Dodd's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Cherley
Peterson, Ta
Messick & Dodd’s
Cure Told By Rev Power For Severe Colic Remedy
Rev A A Power of Emporia Kansas says a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after two doses. He helped a neighbor with the same remedy who was sick for a week but had no relief from doctors before taking one dose and recovering fully. For sale by W C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. M. Holiday
Deming
Ind
Chamberlain
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
W.C. Elliott
Pluto Springs Mineral Water at French Lick
The Monon Agent advertises Pluto Springs at French Lick as the best natural medicinal water on earth. It claims superior health benefits versus famous French and German springs. New management and moderate rates available. details from the agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
France
Germany
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Ft. Ritner
Wm. Helton
Croup
J. C. Snider
Crittenden
Dr. King
Rev. St. Hicks
Word and Works
Commercial Club
John D. Guthrie
Ollie Porter
Charlie Kindred
Zelma
Swift Brechia CO
Atlanta
Cow Lake
Dobbins Bros
M. E. General Conference
Ross Miller
Corydon
Detroits
Cincinnatis
Bryantsville
Hugh Bass
The
Congress of Nations
Orient
Northland
Falta
Mer
Carniva
Cherry Sisters
Celestial Orient
Kansas
C. A. Conder
Geo. H. Carter
Branch
Hugh McLean Lumber Co
C.A. Conder
Orleans Progress Examiner
Joseph Sherrill
Frank Day
Taylor Dodd
Indianapolis
Ada Johnson
William Payne
Switz City
George Johnson
South Hst
W. V. Williams
Mr. Williams
Rock-a-Bye
JHE Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Lee Mitchell
H. W.armstrong
Springville
New Union
W.C. Billiott’s
Rose Downey
Washington
Helen
Lena Donahue
Lena
Mitchell
Miss Rose
Indiana State Normal School
Snd
Alexander Cauble
Hitchcock's
John Tannehill
Linton
Tannehill
Alice Fields
Heltonville
Geo. Clark
Indian Springs
Hugh Mee Lean & Co
Don Colvin
Attica
Martin County
David M. Brown
Medora
Burns City
Church of Christ
D. M. Brown
Churches of Christ
George R. Williams
Ottawa
la Salle County
Ill
Wm. R. Williams
Pinhook
Lawrence County
Illinois
Leesville
W. B. Chrisler
Joe A. Burton
Orleans
South Bend
Marion County
Hoosier
Greencastle Banner-Times
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