Railroads and Officials Dominate Indiana Rail Line News
A Bloomington World summary notes shifting Monon and S I crews, resignations, and new assignments from Mitchell to Shoals. It highlights bridge work near Elnora, a Steam shovel move to Jasonville, subsidies debated in Washington Orange and Jackson counties, and ambitious plans for branch lines from Indianapolis to West Baden and French Lick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Indiana
Indian Springs
West Badep
French Lick
Indianapolis Southern
Washington
Orange
Jackson
Washington County
Brown County
Robert Stevens Railroader and Family Portrait
Thomas Stevens, a renowned architect, built the Lawrence County Court House and was killed by a falling stairway about 15 years ago. His son Robert rose from Watchman to Fireman to engine operator on the B and B, mainly running between here and Switz City, living on Lincoln Avenue with wife Miss Fisher and three children including five year old twin girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stevens
Lawrence County Court House
Stevens
Lincoln Avenue
Robert
Monoo Round House
Here
Switz City
Sam
Jim
Ralph
Miss Fisher
Richard Fisher
Linccoln Avenue
Bob
Cure-all salve and varied notices from Havana to Indianapolis
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin eruptions ulcers boils felons corns bruises warts cuts burns and chafing. Also reports from Havana on elections raising fears of unrest and wary officials. A dynamite explosion damages Westhafer home in Maryland. In Indianapolis a horse sale nets over 1,600 horses and $250,000 with buyers from Europe and major ports, signaling the city as a leading world horse market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Messick & Dodd
Indianapolis
W. W. Byars
New York
Antwerp
Hamburg
London
Liverpool
Glasgow
Paris
Monument Gifts and Deaths in Guthrie Creek Area
The report notes a fifty percent cow loss by death last week and a fine double monument placed by Sam uel Dodds’ grave at Guthrie Creek cemetery on Thursday. It also mentions James Gallahan buying a team of year old mules for 210 from Andy Robertson, and other local notables in fragile health, including Pcs Herman, and the Cummings family, with Rev. Newland of Bedford to preach at Norman station church next Sunday at 10 a.m. The piece records Rev. Pavey nearing his 79th birthday after illness and lingering health declines in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Clampitt
M. F. Bennett
Heltonville
Samuel Dodds
Guthrie Creek
James Gallahan
Andy Robertson
William Whitehead
Pcs Herman
Thornt Wray
Newland
Bedford
Union Church
Norman Station
David Cummings
Pavey
Acus
Jeffries Defeats Corbett in Fastest Heavyweight Clash
Seaside Club at Coney Island witnessed James J. Jeffries decisively defeat Jim Corbett in twenty two and two thirds rounds. The bout featured a dramatic knockout and showcased Corbett's speed and skill alongside Jeffries vast power and stamina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Club
Coney Island
James J. Jeffries
Seaside
Jim Corbett
Jeffries
Charley White
Corbett
Jim
Corbetc
Nerve and health tips mix with local notices
Regional readers hear health remedies from Dr King s New Life Pills and Foley s Kidney Cure while local figures Theodore Fields Frank Dorsey and O P M Davis are noted in town movements. Confection stand openings and quarantines anchor a busy community update with multiple named locals and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Messick & Dodd’s
Classified Subscriptions and Local Agent Listings
A merged ad list shows subscription rates for several papers and local agent names for multiple towns. Other items include quick relief claims for asthma with Poley Honey and Tar, and notes on a new Market building project in North Bedford plus a Banner Salve promotion for cuts and bruises.
Democratic State Convention Tickets and Returns Dates
The text lists Democratic State Convention events in Indianapolis with ticket sales on June 4 and 6 return limits by June 8. It also notes Sunday School Association of Indiana in Bluffton with events on June 12 and 14 and tickets sold on June 12 with return by June 16. H. P. Rapiey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson J. Bozarth
Valparaiso
Indiana
Mayor Taggart
Indianapolis
Sunday School Association of Indiana
Bluffton
Ind
H. P. Rapiey
Monon Route Offers Special Excursion Fares for Masons and Baptists
The Monon Route announces excursion tickets to Indianapolis Grand Lodge F. and A. M. May 21 and 22 at one and one third fare round trip with return by May 24. National Baptist Association in Detroit Michigan May 23 to 29 at one fare plus two dollars with return by May 30. H P Rapiey G A.
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Monon
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge F. & A. M
National Baptist Association
Detroit
Mich
H. P. Rapiey
G. A
Indiaapolis
Grand Lodge F.& A M
Monen
Rapney
Cincinnati
Lather League of America
H.p.rapney
Summer Outings by Rail to Seashore and Mountain Resorts
On May 1 and 15, June 5 and 19, July 3, 7 and 21, Sept 4 and 15, Oct 2 and 16, 1900 the Monon route offers Home Seekers Tickets at one fare plus 200 for a round trip to authorized points in several southern and border states. Good returning Sept 21. The Seashore Mountain and Lake Resorts are promoted as attractive vacation spots accessible via Pennsylvania Lines with full rate and service info available from agents. Apply to nearest Pennsylvania Lines Passenger and Ticket Agent for help in planning travel. W.W. Richardson, D. P. A. Indianapolis, Ind.
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Monon
Alabama
Indiana
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Pennsylvania Lines
W.W. Richardson
D. P. A. Tnodianapolis
Ind
Trans Atlantic
Jersey City
New York City
Pennsylvania
America
New Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pennsylvania System
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Veterans
Louisville
H. P. Rapney
G. A.Q
Central Passenger Association
Southern Indiana Railway
HB. H. Roseman
Redford
B and O Excursion Fares Set for 1900 Trips
The B and O Southwestern Railway and B R Co announce May 15 June 5 and June 18 1900 excursion ticket sales to authorized points across many states and territories at one lowest standard first class fare plus 2 00 for the round trip Details on rates limits and erection or address S L KEach agent
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texsa
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
S. L. Keach
Trans Atlantic travelers assistance and excursion fares notice
The Pennsylvania System announces a Jersey City and New York City bureau to aid trans Atlantic travelers with ship transfers, baggage handling, ticketing, and seating. It details excursions to Indianapolis Washington D C Louisville Cincinnati and indicates rates via the Monon Route with dates around May 1900 and the Grand Lodge events.
National Baptist Anniversary Excursion to Detroit 1900
The B of W R R Co announces excursion tickets for the National Baptist Anniversary in Detroit Michigan from May 22 to May 23 1900 at 1010 dollars for a round trip. Return passage valid to May 30 1900. For details contact S L Keach agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Baptist
Detroit
Mich
B &O.S W.R R. Co
S. L Keach
National Baptist Anniversaries Ticket Offer Details
Tickets sold for National Baptist Anniversaries from Pennsylvania Lines stations to Detroit Michigan at reduced return rates. Valid for return trip leaving Detroit no later than Wednesday May 30th. For more details contact local Pennsylvannia Lines ticket agent or D P Agt W W Richardson Indianapolis IN.
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Washington
D. C
National Capital
Pennsylvania
Imperial Council
Washington, D. C
National Museum
Capitol
Arlington Heights
Robert E. Lee
Potomac
Pennsylvania Line
W. W. Ricuardson
Indianapolis
National Baptist
Detroit
Michigan
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennylvania Lines
W W. Richardson
D. P. Agt
Special Excursion To Louisville By The Monga
The Monga will run a special excursion to Louisville and return on Sunday May 26. Tickets are advertised at a very low rate and the time of the run will be posted on large bills. H. P. Radley, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monga
Louisville
H. P. Radley
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Humphreys
C. C
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Drucgiate
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Jack Duncan
S. I
al Trueblood
John Pierce
John Foley
Texas
Mexico
Theodore Sunkes
The
Thos. Donahue
Mitchell
Shoals
River Side
Cal James
Lon Terrell
Jim Torphy
Jasonville
Charles Watkins
Brakewan
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White River
Elnora
Oscar Jerrell
Seymour
Honey Creek
Joe Grover
Joe Glover
Dark Hollow Stone
Bloomington World
S. 1
al Conner
Rockledge
Salem
Paoli
Springs
C. H. Daily
Air School
Scranton
R. E. Kennedy
S. I. Pasenger
Mr. Kennedy
E. &N1
Onn
Anna V. Reynolds
Frank Reynolds
Bridge No. 26
Cochran
Reynolds
Bedford Belt
Flinn
I Street
Bloomington
Lafayette
Washington Herald
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Birdseye
D. M. Parry
Vitation
Jefferson Township
Walsh
Iindianapolis
J.T. Harrihan
Illinois Central Railroad
I. C Lines
New Orleans
John Wilder
Bob Stevens
Illinois Central
New York Central
George McGinnis
Einora
Coxton
Westport
George
Engs
Ger
Robert Stevens
Zedford
McLean
Dr.j.h.mclean Medicine CO
ST. Louis- MO
Cuba
Nunez
Hanvana
Senor Nunez
United States
Washington, Scd
J. S. Westhuufer
Montgomery
Westhafer
Zelma
Telegraphic News
India
Pittsburg
Senate Committee On
Ed Epperton
Warren County
Methodist General Conference
Senate
United States Supreme Court
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Mr. Bryan
South Bend
B. F. Shiveley
Democratic Party
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Masbero
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Otis
Philippines
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
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Foley
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Frank Dorsey
Starr
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O. P.M. Davis
Acton Camp
No. 2
S. of
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D. H. Talbert
Knightstown
Anderson
Billmyer
Edison
Dubserite
New York Tribune
Mail
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Marip
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Globe Democrat
Main
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Orange-Judd
River Vale
A. B. Andrews
Avoca
Zimri Bennett
Bartlettsville
S. A. Bartlett
Bryantsville
W. H. Smith
Deal
Arn Armstrong
Fayetteville
J. M. Potter
Fr. Ritner
Thomas Hughes
L. W. Spencer
Guthrie
James Tincher
W. H. Brim
Huron
Albert Daniel
Leipsic
Z. T. Wright Popcorn
Clay Holmes
Red Cross
G. M. Davis
Silverville
Burgess Cox
Springville
J. E. Marsey Tunnelton
Dr. Ketcham
Williams
J. H. Moore
Geo. CO. Smith
William Ireland
Atchison’s
Ireland
B. & O. S W. Howseseekers’ Excursions
Trans-Atlantic Travelers
Capital City
Chisago
Chicago
Ndian Springs
A.M
Greensburg
Elizabethtown
P.M
Wer
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Linton
A. M
A.M Linton
Filora
Ddom
Beymour
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A.M. P.M
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BIG Four
Penna
LL. Cent
Chicago Lafayette
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Sun
Hanes Eee
Gen
Gen't Aart
Bine
F.J. Reep
G. P.A
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Columbus
Wheeling
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Royal Blue
Rivervale
Faust
L. Hr Agh
W. Ry
GEO. B. Warfel Ass'tg. P. A
Or. P. McCarty
G.P. A
Ohio
Vandalia
Limedale
St. Lows
St. Ms
OG. M. Wheeler T. P.A
Terre Haute
FORD
U.s.journal of Medicine
W.H. Peeke
W. H. Peeke
F. D
Cedar St
Parker
National Congress Inal Home Missionary Society
American Library Association
Montrose
Canada
H.P. Rapier
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