Engineering Corps Deputed for Survey to Louisville Line
The Southern Indiana Engineering Corps led by Walter Malott Henry Kindred James Lake and Tilghman Wallace left for Indian Springs to survey a proposed 70 mile line to Louisville Kentucky The route may pass through West Baden Springs and several principal towns and rumored involvement of John R Walsh President of Southern Indiana could link Chicago to Terre Haute via Louisville
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Southern Indiana
Walter Malott
Henry Kindred
James Lake
Tilghman Wallace
Indian Springs
Louisville
the Springs
West Baden Springs
John R. Walsh
Indiana
Chicago
Terre Haute
Railroads and new stations spark Indiana area mood
A bustling bulletin board in Terre Haute signals Southern Indiana Railway activity. Reports detail car orders for the B and O, speed limits at Aurora, a Jasonville boom, and a rare passenger train held up by a deputy with a chain.
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Southern Indiana Station
Southern Indiana
Terre Haute
Jasonville
Ind
Southern Indiana Railway
Linton
Midland
Bedford Public Library Annual Stockholders Meeting Notes
The Bedford Public Library held its annual stockholders meeting at 10 a m January 7 but adjourned due to no quorum. The secretary reported 1900 receipts and disbursements, including cash, subscriptions, rents, and building costs, with total assets and books issued. Local notices cover various court and civic matters, deaths, and town happenings in Worthington and Seymour Indiana.
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Bedford Public Library
J. R. Voris
Bines
Coe
Election Board
County Fund
County Commission
Janmua- Sev Das
Picco Township
Train collision case seeks relief after court judgment
Meade Findley was killed in a B and O S W train accident months ago. He sued the railroad for damages and won a £25 judgment plus costs in Scott County court. railroad counsel obtained a restraining order to halt collection, with hearing set for February term of the Circuit Court. A notice offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at W C Elliotts drug store.
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Meade Findley
Meade
Squire, Scott's Court
W. I. Hundebtock
McMullen
Buskirk
Circuit
W. C. Elliott
Chamberlain
Dr Humphreys cures list and remedies advertisement
An old advertisement for Dr. Humphreys cures lists remedies for ailments such as worms fever colic coughs croup rheumatism malaria catarrh and nervous debility. It promotes Dr Humphreys Manual of all Diseases available from Humphreys Medical Co at the William and John Streets address.
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Humphreys
Med. Co
William
Parker Found After Disappearance Near Popcorn
James Parker the miller missing two and a half miles west of Popcorn sent a Jan 4 letter from Walnut Ridge Arkansas. He claimed a timber man aided him and he had not slept for days with a disturbed mental state. Clay Holmes and Cal Rainbolt notified Walnut Ridge marshal to locate him.
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James Parker
Popcorn
Walnut Ridge
Arkansas
Hugh
Clay Holmes
Cal Rainbolt
Mr. Parker
James Parker Missing From Popcorn Area
James Parker a 55 year old miller living two and a half miles west of Popcorn is missing since Wednesday morning after saying he would visit Dean Rush and might not return. He left with tobacco and was not seen again. Parker is dark complected with white beard, wore a light overcoat, and is an old soldier and pensioner prone to mental lapses. His wife and son Joseph led a large search by neighbors Thursday and Friday with no trace found. Also noted is Win Wright now touring for J C Perry & Co of Indianapolis, previously with Diamond Grocery.
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C. Lowder
James Parker
Parker
Dean Rush
Mr. Parker
Columbus
Bloomington
Joseph Parker
Popcorn
Destruction of Germs Promoted by Scott's Emulsion
A medical advertisement urges destroying germs by using Scott's Emulsion with Liver Oil as nourishment. It claims the product strengthens, reduces hunger hunger discomfort, and helps recovery after illness. The copy invites readers to send a sample and notes price and availability through Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Jung
Scott
Cleveland Stone Co to Open Quarries in Fishing Creek Area
The Cleveland Stone Co plans extensive quarries in Fishing Creek in Lawrence county Ohio. Executives have drilled along the creek for two months and bought hundreds of acres for quarries and rights of way. A three mile switch will connect to the B&O main line, linking to markets from St. Louis to New York and expanding Bedford stone operations beyond Salt Creek quarries.
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Cleveland Stone Co
Qonio
Fishing Creek
Lawrence County
Bedford
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Gullett’s Creek
Salt Creek
Pocket Edition of Dr. Humphreys Manual
A 144 page pocket manual detailing Dr. Humphreys system of medicine with dietary and care guidance. Includes author portrait and a half tone cover. free postage prepaid upon request from Humphreys Medicine Company in New York.
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Humphreys’ Medicine Company
Corner
William & John Srs
New York
Why Are There Not More Christians
Sunday evening sermon by Mr. Small argues lack of church growth stems from selfish, empty churches not from gospel truth or preachers. He cites worn methods, needs for social engagement, a modernized building, and preaching with heart to save and build up souls, noting worldly temptations hinder attendance and that individuals share responsibility. Ernest Prow visited from Campbellsburg.
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Salvation Army
Spurgeon
London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Christ
Jesus
Benson's Plaster Ad Boasts Superior External Remedy
An advertisement extols Benson's Plaster as the best external remedy with wide use and many awards. It claims Mount Vernon branded flour by George Washington and asserts superior efficacy over Belladonna or Capsicum plasters. It notes 55 top awards and offers 25 cents postpaid via Seabury & Johnson.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Benson
Benson's
Benson’s
Europe
America
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
Smallpox Cases Reported Near Harrodsburg and Smithville
A Monroe County telephone report says five or six genuine smallpox cases exist around Smithville and Harrodsburg. Hanna Brassfield, a stock dealer near Harrodsburg, is said to be dangerously ill. Local doctors diagnosed the cases as smallpox. no clear information on a quarantine is given. Bloomington World.
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Smithville
Harrodsburg
Hanna Brassfield
Bloomington
The Hen on the Farm and Local News Notes
A woman records a year of poultry business showing 1096 dozen eggs sold for 125.31 and 15.28 from chickens, totals 140.59 with farmed feed profit. It highlights independence, time and outdoor work, with local notices about residents in Indianapolis, Clear Creek, and Danville, plus a smallpox quarantine lift at Freetown.
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Mary
A. W. Scoggan
Personal Endeavor in Seeking the Lost at First Baptist
Rev Chadwick preached on every Christian a soul winner at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning. Members and nonmembers were urged to pledge to win one soul to Christ before 1901, with verse from Luke urging outreach and light shining. Bert Coffey played organ. Palestine Lodge officers were installed for the coming year.
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Chadwick
First Baptist Church
Christ
Young People’s Society
Jesus Christ
Mel
Mr. Chadwick
Bert Coffey
Turkey prices and local notes from Zelma
A Manila letter notes turkeys sold for $6 each for Thanksgiving. Mrs Tyre Untterback of Heltonville visited John Dodd's family on Sunday. A little girl of John Fish Jr died June 1 from throat trouble and another daughter died three months earlier from the same disease. A Comfort Ranges salesman visited last week, selling 17 units in the township. In Indianapolis Frank Richards of Clear Spring fell ill and died. his remains were sent to his parents in Clear Spring. Ben Kindred made a business trip to Louisville, Harve Gibson of Pea Ridge visited here Thursday. John M Cummings sold Albert Fountain 82 oak trees for $200.
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Manila
Tyre Untterback
Heltonville
John Dodd
John Fish, Jr
Indianapolis
Frank Richards
Clear Spring
Ben Kindred
Louisville
Harve Gibson
Pea Ridge
John M. Cummings
Albert Fountain
Many Local Ills and National News From Washington
Local notices report illnesses and hospital visits in Fort Ritner Leesville and nearby towns with multiple families and individuals named. National items note insular case arguments before the Supreme Court and Kruger’s U.S. visit. Colorado seeks capital punishment restoration amid recent lynchings.
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Colorado
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Campbellsburg
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Lawrence
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Barlow
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Marquet
Paoli
Sod
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Here
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John W. Bliss
Orange County
McKinley
Edison
Zelma
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Wm. Consalus
Leesville
Thomas J. Fields
Boyd
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Martha New Dangerously
Jacob Flinn
Dennison
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H. ©. Dixon
Tunnelton
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Chicago Lafayette
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St Louis
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Limedale
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Peasenger
Linnie
U.S. Journal of Medicine
W.H. Peeke
Yol
W. H. Peeke
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Cedar St
Charlie Tuell
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