Bedford stone roundhouse and Monon speed headlines
The U I road advances its Bedford stone roundhouse at Hulman street Terre Haute with a 75 by 250 foot roundhouse and multiple shops while engineer Pruitt boosts speed on engine 121 delivering 40 minutes between Bedford and Lafayette. The Crothersville stock pens dispute prompts an injunction against removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.I. Road
Hulman Street
Terre Haute
Pruitt
Bedford
Lafayette
Railroads Report Busy Freight On Monon Lines
Railroad notes show heavy freight on the Monon with crews changing posts. Repairs advancing at Elnora depot and a new passenger coach order placed. police duties set for conductors on Pennsylvania Lines next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Scott's Emulsion Advertises Health for All Ages
A vintage ad claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil balances weight and digestion for those too fat or too thin. It urges stopping overwork, promises strength and activity, and notes the genuine bottle bears a picture label with free sample available by mail from Abate Bowne in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Pearl Street
New York
Local notes from town and surrounding areas
A mix of brief hometown items. Movements include M Montgomery of Fiton in town Tuesday and three month old Fowler infant's death. Mentions of Dr. Barton of Marion and Ralph Barnes of Mitchel planning a bowling alley, Mrs Weatherhorn traveling to Walton NC, and William Simpson of Uvest Bono en route to Clay county. Also reports on Congress train robbery penalties and a Tun nelton Christmas cantata, marriage licenses issued, and Goebel estate fee claims around 25,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Simpson
Uvest Bono
Clay County
Hel River
Terre Haute
Wedding Anniversary Dinner Guests Named
At the wedding anniversary dinner hosted by A. A. Moore and wife in the city, guests included Jesse Motchiell and wife, Mrs. Nancy Fish, Wm. Ragsdale, Mrs. Louisa Houston, Elder James Swall and wife, Mrs. Susan Houston and Mrs. Julia Wallweiser. The House Committee on Census reports no overall partisan change in reapportionment. five Republicans and three Democrats would lose seats, with five Republican and three Democratic districts created. Wisconsin quail abound during the open season. many yards host coveys in city districts. Vandalia Line announces Christmas and New Year excursions from Dec 29 to special fares. contact agents for details. The House passed bills for additional federal judges in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. a civil-war veterans preference bill was defeated. Britain seeks irrevocable terms from China in the China relief talks. National rail rates apply during midwinter holidays with specific excursion rates to numerous cities via the B&O, S.W. A. R. and Central Passenger Association routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Moore
Jesse Motchiell
Nancy Fish
Wm. Ragsdale
Louisa Houston
James Swall
Susan Houston
Julia Wallweiser
House Committee On Census
House
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Local Agents Ad
A faded ad lists subscription prices for several newspapers with yearly options and local agents by town. It includes a cautionary tale from the Washington Star about a C. O. D. fraudster who defrauded a longtime merchant.
A Tart Witness
In a criminal case lawyer H. relied on sharp skills while Mrs. G., a plain spoken widow, testified strongly for the prosecution. The cross examination failed to unsettle her as H. accused her with a quip about brains and sass, ending the confrontation with wit.
Sermon in Stones Suggest Small Gems Cut to Shine
The Rev. Dr. Speakmore notes religion is found everywhere, even in stones. A weary church member adds that precious stones are small and must be cut to become interesting, a quiet exchange in a church setting.
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Speakmore
Mystery of Hail Formation Baffles Scientists and Locals
The article surveys theories on how hail forms, from onion like concentric ice coats to particle accretion in storm clouds. It notes dramatic past hail damage in Philadelphia and odd weather tales from St. Petersburg, with speculation about cirrus clouds being ice needles. Manitoba plans a Pan American Exposition display with Commissioner Henderson promoting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wesluin
St. Petersburg
Manitoba
Buffalo
Henderson
Canada
Voeb Ait
Judge Jimmy Dolan and His Loyal Presidential Faith
A nostalgic profile of Judge Jimmy Dolan of Missouri, a steadfast admirer of Henry Clay who voted for years across a vast rural district. The piece chronicles his long, solitary journey to the county seat to cast ballots, the hardships of travel, and his belief that Clay's election could have prevented the Civil War. It notes Dolan’s family life, his sermons at home, and his eventual shift as a presiding justice with limited news access and delayed election outcomes.
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Jimmy Dolan
Cass County
Jude Jimmy
Aud
Jimmy
Jimmy Declan
Alenry Clay
Congress
Clay
John Adams
John Randolph
Henry Clay
Martin van Buren
Dolan
Jackson
Breckinridge
Lane
New York Sun
Near-miss awakenings of great inventions and lost fortunes
A New Orleans lawyer notes that many inventors nearly grasp fortune before others patent the idea. He cites revolving bookcases, Bell telephone precursors, pneumatic tires, pneumatic sulkies, and the self binding reaper as examples of near misses where others profited while visionaries hesitated. The piece reflects on missed opportunities and vested rights in innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New England
Bell Telephone
Tie
Bell
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Genvize Csid
Heol Nigke
Red Barns Fade From Rural Color Traditions
The piece notes a shift from red Venetian red to many colors in barn painting driven by ready mixed paints and fashion. It cites cost, accessibility, and DIY ease, with examples of fashions and styles from colonial to modern, and mentions regional trends in barn color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Oregon Editors Will Go to Buffalo
Oregon editors plan an annual excursion to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901. The Oregon Press association, at its annual meeting, votes to continue its habit of traveling for industry events despite ongoing labor and production demands.
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Mineu
Charles
Bell
Avonville
Missouri
Buffalo
County Stairs
Oregon
Oregon Press Association
Philadelphia Times
In Memoriam for Haas Sitler of Erie
Memorial notice for Haas Sitler born May 8 1826 Columbia County PA who died December 3 1900 at Erie. He is praised as a kind husband father neighbor scholar and Bible believer with five children and a faithful Methodist. The piece mourns his loss but offers faith in Christ and solace of heavenly reunion.
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Sitler
Erie
Haas Sitler
Columbia County
Pennsylvania
Noblesville
Iod
William Banchert
Lawrence County
Emily Brown
John Brown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clearch Triumphant
Christ Jesus
Born To G B Jackson A Fine Boy At Lepsville
Lepsville notes announce the birth of a boy weighing nine pounds to G B Jackson and wife on Monday night December 10. Other items mention visits by Henry Tebny Jute Wray and wives to Dr Moe and wife, attendance at a box supper near Sparksville, and a Christmas program planned for Christmas Eve with all invited.
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G. B. Jackson
Henry Tebny
Jute Wray
Dr. Moe
H. Consalus
Bedford
Fostoria
Sparksville
Charley Thomson
Weddleville
Sarah Glazelice
Henry Hollman
Medora
W. FP. Hess
North Vernon
Whit Speer
Erie
Sarah McHargue
Buddha optimism as new blacksmith shop planned nearby
Report notes a blacksmith will arrive in Buddha to erect a shop while Henry Walters plans a saw mill nearby. Local life updates include ill child recovery, neighbors trimming briars, hog butchering, and a Louisville preacher visiting Buddha for weekend services. Also listings of unclaimed letters and settler travel fares advertised.
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Buddha
Henry Walters
Sallees
Thornt Root
Coxton
Wm Duncan
Bedford
Oklahoma
Louisville
Halbert
Lawrence Sheeks
Walter Johnson
Death visits a four month old in a sorrowful church note
A funeral notice mourns Schule aged four months who died December 15 1900. The piece reflects on death and faith citing Hemans and Christian belief that childhood passes to blessed life. It urges comfort through Christ and prayer for the grieving mother and father.
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Hemans
God
Christ
Jerusalem
Calvary
Lazarus
Earth
John the Baptist
Jesus
Obituary of Catherine Long Houston a devout Leatherwood church member
Catherine Long Houston born March 9 1836 died December 2 1900 aged 64 years 8 months 27 days youngest child of John and Betsey Long. She married Aylette R Houston August 16 1855 and they lived on adjoining farms. four of six children survive. Her husband died five years ago leaving her to continue in faith with Leatherwood Christian church where she joined in 1846 and was baptized at Leatherwood Creek. She remained a faithful member until her death. Funeral at Leatherwood church conducted by Elder Quincy Short then burial beside her husband in Leatherwood cemetery. Also notes excursion holiday rail rates by Southern Indiana Railway.
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Catherine Long Houston
John
Betsey Martin Long
Kentucky
Thos. Stipp
Bedford
Aylette Raynes Houston
Levi and
Rachael Alexander Houston
Aylette R. Houston
Houston
Leatherwood
Timothy
James M. Martin
Peter How
Christian Church
Indiana
Leatherwood Creek
Quincy Short
Springville
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Humphreys
Maleria
William & John Ste
Denver
Southern Indiana Railroad
Seymour Democrat
John R. Watlsh
New York City
Crothersville
Marshall Steele
S.I
George Bruner
The
Monon
New Albany
Ralph Barnes
Mitchell
Perry McBride
James McMahon
St. Louis
Thompson
S. I
Evansville
Less Gunkin
Homer Bruce
Jesse Gardner
Bedford Belt
Mattoon, Ill
Menon
American Car and Foundry Company
Elnora
John Quill
Quill
Campbellsburg
Cos
Sam Stewart
Sam
River Vale
John Wires
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
H.C. Schranz
Mai
Laramie
L Montgomery
Fiton Township
Vuesday
Charlie Fowler
Uizzie Weatherhorn
Owensburg
Walton, Ky
Jackson Barton
Marion Township
Mitchel
Water Wicker
North Carolina
M. EE
Tunnelton
Santa Claus
Elijah T. Miller
Amy E. Mundell
Stephen M. Isom
Ann E. Spencer
Charles Lockwood
Maud Holcombe
Charles Woody
Columbus
Ind
South Africa
de Wet
J. N. McCormack
William Goebel
Goebel
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Vandalia
Vandalia Line
K. A. Ford
Gen
St. Louis, Mo
Great Britain
China
Pek‘s
Chi Li
Central Passenger Association
Parkersburg
Wheeling Pittsburg
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Chicago
Beardstown
Quincy
Cairo
Cincinnati
Keacu
Peranniee Portharhe
Weenly Mail
New York Tribune
Mat
Indianapolis Journal
Maru
Globe Democrat
Mall
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Main
Orange-Judd
A. B. Andrews
Avoca
Zimri Bennett
Bartlettsville
S. A. Bartlett
Bryantsville
W. H. Smith
Deal
Arn Armstrong
Fayetteville
J. M. Potter
Ft. Kitner
Thomas Hughes
Georgia
J. W. Spencer
Guthrie
James Tincher
Heltonville
W. H. Brim
Huron
Albert Daniel
Leipsic
Z. T. Wright Popcorn
Clay Holmes
Red Cross
G. M. Davis
Silverville
Burgess Cox
J. KE. Marsey Williams
J. H. Moore
Gen. C. Smith
Fie
Express
Washington Star
Johnnie
Pearson’s Weekly
Casey
Law Society
Caseyous
Slumbell
Nowitt
Red Barns
Charles C. Abbott
Lippincott’s
Philadelphia Press
Ste
University of Bonn
Detroit Free Press
United States
Fatherland
M. M.S
Lebsville
Alabama
Florida
Kentuy
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
S. L. Keacu
Schyle
Southern Indiana Railway
LAM
Linton
Sidail
Beehunter
Elmora
Indian Springs
Seymour
P.m
P.M. Oat P. al
Union Station
Ilinois
Indianapolis
South Bend
Peoria
Big Four
St Louis
Illinois Central
Switz City
Bringham
Beesunter
Vincennes
Worthington
Martinsville
North Bound
Sun
B.& B. Division
H. P. Rapcey
Gen. Aart
F.J. Reed
G.P.A
Grieane Cuas
H. Rockne
Trav. Micn
Cnicaca
S-W. RY
Wheeling
Washington
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Rivervale
Gehece
Inilans Geo
B. Warfel Ass't
P. McCarty
Cincinnati, Ohio
Limedale
Terre Haute D - 1
St Louis No
San
Blangham No
U. MW. Wheeler. . P. A
Tu’ RA
Jan
We. Teachts
Parker
Slwatall Druggiste
Journal of Medicine
W. Hocke
Acim
W. H. Peery
F.D
Cedar St
Adam Martin
Norman Station
J.T. Faubion
Limestone
Salem
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