We Chewed a Fortune in the West Nebrased Tale
A Nebraska poet recounts the dream of moving west to paradise only to be undone by speculative land deals. The narrator recalls wrecks, mortgages, and a long quest to own land near Broken Bow and later settle in Nowop Nebraska while chewing away at a fortune. The piece ends with a claim of independence from debt as of March 27, 1991, Downing, Neb.
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Paradise
Nebraska
Sard
Broken Bow
Bright
Prairies
West Downing
Neb
Community urged to clean up town this spring
A fragment notes residents urged to tidy yards and streets after a season of filth. Mentions neighbors placing shade trees, building a barn, and visits from relatives, with scattered local names and brief movements around Emora, Princeton, and Coach City.
Local Greene county officials and medical practitioners listed for Bloomfield area
Notices name W Crocketts law firm and several physicians in Bloomfield and nearby towns, plus trustees across Greene county townships. Also outlines weekly or Saturday schedules for township business, with venues at residences or offices and preferences for lawful meeting days. Includes names like Powell Bogard Deck Calvert Moffett etc and towns Jasonville Switz City Newark and Newberry.
Notice of weekly trustee office in Taylor township
Henry Borter trustee of Taylor township Greene County Louisiana announces he will be in his residence every Saturday to transact town business. No ballots or business will be transacted on other days as provided by law.
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Wright Township
Greene County
Indiana
Jasonville
Wh. Powell
Stafford Township
Marco
Samuel N. Yoewan
Washington Township
Onny Busines
George Bogard
Grant Township
Switz City
Mies
Wm. H. Deck 1
Casa Township
Newberry
Eaid Township
John Po. Moore
Taylor Township
Luiliana
Henry Borter
Trustee notices and weekly visits in Indiana townships
Notice announces transfer of office business by Jo at a Greene county residence near Heston P O on Tuesdays and Saturdays each week. It also states public office hours on fourth Saturdays for transaction of town business by E Spainhower Trustee. A superintendent’s notice from William M. Moss sets weekly office hours in Bloomfield court house for official matters.
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Center Township
Greene County
Indiana
Heston P.O
BFL Stringfellow
Treston
Court House
William M. Moss
Bloomfield
Iseo
Teacher Certification Notice For Monthly License Stream
Official notice from County Superintendent William Vt. Minse of Bloomington Indiana announces a monthly teacher license examination held the last Saturday of each month. Sessions begin at 2 oclock at the high school building in Bloomington, with attendees advised to comply with local requirements and bring necessary documents.
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Wo'choch & Om Om
Bourz
Blcomfeld
Ind
William Vt. Mins
County
Bicomfeld
Burial of Wilda Hunter Stirs Local Grief
Correspondence notes a burial held Saturday for Wilda Hunter with mournful reflections from those who knew her. Other local lines mention sickness, illness among Louie Stough and Robert Hunter’s return, and a Sunday school progressing well.
Syrup of Figs Offered as All Purpose Laxative and Diuretic
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as the ideal remedy for modern life, claiming it pleases the palate and eye, is easy to take, gentle on the stomach, and healthy in effect as both a laxative and diuretic, with emphasis on its perfection.
Prominent citizen George Mayfield passes away
Since our last writing, George Mayfield, a leading member of the township, has died leaving a wife and many friends in mourning. Spring schools began Monday. illness rises, with interest in a sick young man, Jobey Brown. Messages note local travel, visits, and a public inquiry about tariffs. Medical ads for nasal relief tout Ely's Cream Balm with patient testimonials from Millwood and Corning.
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Ely
Millwood
Kas
Corning
N. Y
Guaranteed relief or return of purchase price
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments with a guarantee. Promises relief for throat chest and lung issues including bronchitis and asthma. Pleasant to taste, safe, and reliable. Trial bottles free at 8 Starcup's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Starcup
Measles and town moves in Tulip report
Tulip residents suffer measles and dayrippe with Dr Cravens attending. Local merchants rent residences for shops and summer work while people relocate. Blossoms emerge after cold weather. Samuel Flory plans work in Palermo and earns seventeen dollars monthly. An ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health with money-back satisfaction.
Local notes from Owensburg and area residents
Ill White of Owensburg in town Monday night. A R Tryon to burn brick kiln. McPherson jelly drummer and I I I had a wreck near town but no injuries. Silas McDougle’s letter endorsed. Death of Louvina Hudson with sympathy to her husband and mother. Billie Haywood’s wife returns from Illinois. частendees mention moves, visitors, and a demand for houses.
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Ill White
Owensburg
A. R. Tryon
Mr. Scott
Ida
Sadie Reyne Lin
Mary Sherrett
Anna Wintra
Frankie Butler
Linton
Dr. Cole
W. H. Brown
Joe Buovenschen
Indianapolis
al Reynolds
Coal City
McPherson
eThe I, & I
Billie Haywood
Illnois
Silas McDougle
The
Democrat
Louvina Hudson
Local Drugstore Ad Boasts King Remedies Guarantee
A 19th century ad proclaims long time sales of Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Amnic Salve and Electric Bitter with a satisfaction guarantee. The dealer S Staleup assures refunds if results are unsatisfactory, claiming the remedies earn popularity on merit.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
S. Staleup
Solsberry Notices Keep Quiet Yet Moving Along
Local items report community life in Solsberry with names like Freeman and Junking, mentions of a new store, church activities, and a talk on dog law. Personal notes include births, anniversaries, travels, and a booster tone for local people and businesses. A medicinal ad for Dr Merce's Peasant Pellets closes the column.
Unclear fragment hints at Sullivan county delegates
Fragmentary text notes Sullivan county representation with Wright township and individuals like Davis and Elmer Pope. The passage appears to discuss student attendance, status, and a growing list of attendees, but many words are garbled.
Teachers' School in Greene County Notables and Growth
Dr Cravens of Texas visits Tuesday and is kin to Prof Cravens. A bookkeeping class forms the core of practical study with sixty plus penmanship students. Miss Mollie McCauley seeks a reward through labor. Mrs Cora Buck returns to Linton normal teaching several classes. Reading leads to studying American authors while movement drills gain favor as experienced teachers arrive daily. General exercises unite singing scripture reading and prayer in daily school life.
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Cravens
Texas
Mollie McCauley
Cora Buck
Linton Normal
Greene County
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Superior Blood Purifier
When you decide to take Hood's Sarsaparilla do not be drawn to other preparations. Clerks may claim parity, but Hood's Sarsaparilla’s unique merit cannot be equalled, so avoid substitutes and insist on Hood's Sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Noto
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Town Gossip and School News Across Martin County
J N George recently married in Pleasant Ridge was in town on business Jasper considers moving to Bedford The baseball club seeks recruits for Dresden Edward Dagley and F M Price returned home Willie Bridwell visited the county capital Uncle George Boerd will lecture Friday at the post office The Foot Prints of the World History sold by W G Pruett Uncles Tom’s Mason and Morgan troupe to perform next Friday night Lag grippe surges Normal students organize a literary society Gardening activity rises Healthful living urged Chas Whitted heads to California Emanuel Hatfield ill Owensburg Normal welcomes 40 in teaching staff and 75 students Local politics and real estate updates John Satney buys Ferguson property Moving plans for Main Street property by J Ferguson Juan Perin builds a front fence Fish time busy with streams and worms A dropsy case proves serious Whitted and Day night clubs quiet Everett Carmichael gravely ill Beaty’s store broken into minnow fishers visit town Beattie store incident and local happenings
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J. N. George
Pleasant Ridge
Jasper
Bedford
Dresden
Edward Dagley
F. M . Price
Willie Bridwell
George Boerd
W. G. Pruett
Uncle Tom
Mason & Morgan
la Grippe
Aloovet
Normal
Chas
Whitted
California
Herold
Jackson Township
Emanuel Hatfield
Owensburg
F. M. Price
Thos Heaton
J D. Boruff
Atudente
Mack Porter
Martin County
John Satney
Silverville
Fergueon
Frank Winters
Jollreat Wys
Missouri
Baro Titus
Mccormick
Beaty
Miles New Heart Cure touted in dramatic health claims
The ad proclaims Dr Miles New Heart Cure as revolutionary for heart disease with astonishing demand and many cures. It promises relief from short breath, fluttering, chest pains, weakness, swelling, and dropsy, and offers a free book on heart and nervous diseases by NE Eveleigh with a Restorative Nervine for various nervous complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Eveleigh
Worthington church mulls permanent pastor and weekly services
Worthington notes a large church membership and talks of locating a permanent pastor to hold services every Sunday rather than biweekly. Local items mention Miss Ella Overstreet visiting Freedom, Mike Deitte returning to Indianapolis to start a bakery, and various residents’ activities, with Mr. Slinkard recruiting local agents for Continental Life Insurance and Dr Gastineau reporting steady patient care. There is also gossip about law enforcement and upcoming garden produce season.
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Christian
Ella Overstreet
Freedom
Mike Deitte
Haucen
Indianapolia
James M. Dyer
Misa May Myern
Gilt Edge Mills
Anna Dickey
Arthur Jordan
Lyda Godwin
J. M. Dyer & Co
Jonas Slinkard
Vincennes
Will McGuire
Linton
Jon
Sul BV
Regal Heattees
Prank Ridge
Clay Ciyuxt
Growth of Faith and Local News From Bloomfield Area
Nine new members joined the M E church last Sunday night. A farmer sold 12 000 bushels of corn to Terre Haute buyers for 64 4c per bushel, delivered at Welch station on the E R R. Spencer visits and family news dot a bustling week. The Christian church added 90 members in a closing week. Town life includes political talks, social visits, and local business ads for organs and sewing machines. Common ailments include grippe and sleep loss, with hopeful recoveries noted.
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Trial Bottles at Eveleigh
Enterprising druggist R E Eveleigh advertises free trial bottles of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and New Heart Cure. He promises relief for headache dizziness nervousness sleeplessness and effects of spirits tobacco and coffee plus heart disease. a free booklet on nervous and heart diseases is offered.
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R. E Eveleigh
Dr Miles
Miles
Marriage at the bride’s residence with officiant J H Neal
The ceremony of Bodge Burks and Lilian Carmichael took place at the bride’s parents residence on Saturday night. Our basket supper yielded 18.40 for sidewalk construction. Armstrong of Popcorn visited town last Thursday to buy hogs. David Helfridge of Brown County now runs the spoke factory replacing Mr Suggs who is sick. Marsh King died Tuesday noon from consumption. The sharp lawyer prosecuting the guardian case was in town Tuesday but failed in several legal efforts. A man 18 seeks work at 75 cents daily to raise money for debts, while Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised for restoring vitality.
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Bodge Burks
Lilian Carmichael
J. H. Neal
Armstrong
David Helfridge
Brown County
Suggs
Marsh King
Local Notes From Wallace Templeton Mill Area
EWIS FRY will start to Arkansas L Tuesday to work in Wallace Tem pleton's raw mill. A. Kauffman of Indianapolis, was down last week on business. Mose Kauffman, of Indianapolis, came down last week to look after his farm interests. Henry Pirtle trades for Edgar Lester's dray line. Sam Beem and mother have moved into the Antibus property. Price Simons is building a residence and barn in town. George Davidson and wife, Pink Lowdermilk, wife and daughter, visited Dad Davidson Sunday. Sarah Hold son and daughter, of Sullivan, were called to the bedside of Mra H's sick father Saturday. Bill Aikman and Jag. Bruner, of Sandborn, called to 6 Miller Row, Snodsy. Prof John ed wards, of Sandborn commence in spring term of school Monday, the Sixth. William Lester bought a 320 acre farm, of McCutcheon, of Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Amanda Maddox i is on the sick list. W. E. Buckner, of Owensburg, Bull, of Bloomfield, was over on his arm Friday wading the mud and water. F . Reid returned Saturday front was on our streets Tuesday J. EL Indianapolis, Delays are dangerous, Take Simier 8 Liver Regulator in time for dysgepsia, biliousness and all diseases of the Yvert.
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M. E. Church
J. H. Noel
Fairplay Township
Terre Haute
Welch Station
J. W. Middleton
Spencer
Will
Ed Fuller
Martinsville
George Ferrir
McKee
Mr. McKee
Vincennes
Christian Church
Martin
Bloomington
Tilman Nosler
Roseville
Eli Dixon
Benton County
Devil
James
Hamilton, Story & Clark
Estey
I. H. Fowler
Sr. Quillen
John Manon
Aikman
Grace
Clay City
Dada
Grooma
Atalliona
Singer
J. W. Middlton
Mann
Seymour
Frank Davidson Comedy Co
Biss
A. J. Cox
Bloomfield
Benday
Nalbott
Bowling Green
Mary
Ewis Fry
Arkansas
Wallace Templeton
A. Kauffman
Indianapolis
Mose Kauffman
Henry Pirtle
Edgar Lester
Dray
Sam Beem
Antibus
Price Simons
George Davidson
Pink Lowdermilk
Dad Davidson
Sarah Holdson
Sullivan
Mra H
Bill Aikman
Jag
Bruner
Sandborn
Miller Row
Snodsy
John Edwards
William Lester
McCutcheon
Pittsburg
Amanda Maddox
W. E. Buckner
Owensburg
Bull
F . Reid
J. EL Indianapolis
Italy and European Powers Trade With America discussed
A aboard dispatch from London notes European powers tire of Italian actions, while the State Department shows indifference. It states Italy could face restraint by allies to protect commerce with the United States. Crisi in Rome may unfold over Fava recall, Rudini’s possible resignation, and Crispi’s return amid looming taxes and political embarrassment.
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America
Wasnixetos
State Department
Italy
Blaine Completes Reply To Rudini Letter
Secretary Blaine finished his answer to the Rudini letter and sent it to Marquis Imperali who cables it to Rome. The correspondence between Blaine and the Italian government over the New Orleans affair will be released soon. Blaine will not be available for comment as he has left Washington for a few days rest due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Rudini
Marquis Imperali
Italian Legationu
Rome
New Orleans
Washington
Immigrant Law Standoff With Steamship Lines
New York April 13 The immigration law enforcement debates reach steamship companies. Representatives argued contracts and breach implications if barred passengers land. Col Weber insisted the law protects the country and ships bringing improper aliens must face consequences. A committee will seek a compromise plan.
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New York
Col. Weber
Steamship Company
Europe
Tiv
O'Malley Indicted for Perjury and Bribery Scheme
Dominick C. O'Malley was arraigned in New Orleans on three indictments for perjury conspiracy to induce perjury and being an accessory to bribery of a male juror. He pleaded not guilty and posted $3,000 bail. Co-defendants Thomas McCrystal and John Cooney, also indicted for attempting to bribe jurors in the Hennessy case, pleaded not guilty and were jailed for lack of bail. A separate note from Nyack reports a Tapan Sea Company order to build four gun boats for Venezuela. The four ships include one 75 feet long and 14 feet beam and three 65 feet long and 12 feet beam.
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O'Malley
New Oreans
Dominick Co
Thomas McCrystal
John Cooney
O'Maley
Talen
Hennessy
Nyack, N. Y
Tapan Sea Company
Piermont-on-the-Hudson
A Coward Shoots His Mother in Jeffersonville
In Jeffersonville Indiana on April 11 James Coward quarreled with his mother. She struck him with a rock and he fired a pistol loaded with shot into her face, fatally wounding her. She died of lockjaw. Fort Wayne Indiana April 13 Miss Kissie Ludington aged 18 fell down stairs last week causing head injuries. Friday she developed lockjaw and died Saturday in agony. Muncie Indiana April 18 Jacob Foreman paid one hundred dollars in circuit court for giving a child five pints of beer in this city.
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A Coward
Jeffersonville
Ind
James Coward
Fort Warysxe
Kissie Ludington
Muncie
Jacob Foreman
Treasur er Nebeker titled Indiana banker to assume duties
Enos E. Nebeker a Hoosier native and veteran banker will become Treasurer Huston’s successor in Washington. He departs for Indianapolis to qualify, bonds of 150000 required both at oath and Senate confirmation. A three member committee, with 130 clerks, will oversee counting of currency, notes, and bonds, followed by coin weighing weighing about 4500 tons over two months. Nebeker, 54, from Fountain county, long engaged in farming and railroad and building work, also director of Covington banks and of Chicago’s Columbia National Bank, and longtime Indiana political ally of President Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enos E. Nebeker
Huston
Indianapolis
Secretary of the Treasury
Nebeker
Fountain County
Ind
Covington
Columbia National Bank of Chicago
Indiana
Harrison
John Bull and Brazil a Difference Between Free Entry and Free Trade
A London editor notes England must secure Brazil as a market and seeks a Brazilian commercial treaty. It cites past failed efforts and Brazil-US reciprocity, warning that free entry differs from free trade and suggesting the McKinley era may pressure a policy review.
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New Yor
London
South America
England
Brazil
Lord Salisbury
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Blaine
No Election of Officers for Next St Louis Ballot
In St Louis the Republican party faces disenfranchisement under the Australian ballot law after a weak showing of 10 000 votes. Democrats and Municipal Independents lead the vote, while the Recorder of Votes says he will recognize the independent movement as a party and allot judges and clerks to Democrats and Independents, excluding Republicans from every precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Loouis
Republican Party
Recorder of Votes
Carlisle
Independent Movement
Principal Points Settled With the Spanish Government
In Madrid Premier Canovas Del Castillo told the queen that a reciprocity treaty framework with America affecting Cuba has been settled with Gen Foster and that negotiations with Spain and the United States might follow later. Gen. Foster will depart Madrid next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprio
Cabinet Council
Canovas del Castillo
Gen
Foster
America
Cuba
Spain
Gen. Foster
Madrid
Ladies Jackets and House Wraps at Low Prices
A textile advertisement promotes a wide range of jackets for women and curtains for the home. It touts style fit and finish, with all kinds and sizes available at the lowest prices.
Hoosierdom Telegraph Taps Wide Veterans and Tragedies
Indiana veterans celebrate the Grand Army of the Republics silver anniversary in Indianapolis born in the Hoosier capital. A Nickel Plate locomotive foreman Ostermann was killed at Burr Oak and thieves steal 870 dollars in Goshen. A Martinsville widow commits suicide over family shame. An attorney Fitzhugh is found dead in Newcastle. Plainfield’s Kellum is seen as a treasurer successor candidate. A Wabash stump-burning death, Minnie Moore burned, Knapp sisters jailed for theft, a Bloomington wedding halted by seduction arrest, Judge Osborne dead, Portland reports a new oil well, Slater murdered in Coxville, Alaska deserter, Anderson man dies from smoking poison, and a landlor’s suit over baby in a no-children rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Hoosier
Charles Ostmann
Sreman
Burr Oak
Ind
Jacob Ullery
Goshen
Ullers
John Oliver
Martinsville
Frank W. Fitzhugh
New Castile
Newcastle
E. H. Nebecker
United States
Huston
Asher Kellum
Plainfield
Delaney Mahan
Rusk County
Wabash
Minnie Moore
Alice
Annie Knapp
Ezra Knapp
Lawrenceburg
Columbus
Ed. Robbins
Charles Heiser
Bloomington
Judge Osborne
Laporte
Portland
Inn
Slater
Coxville
Ezra Cummings
Alaska
George Stark
Anderson
Disallowed Morgan County Claims Urge Audit Probe
In Owen county accountants sought costs from Morgan county totaling 3000 tied to old claims. Judge Grubbs barred much of the charges by statute of limitations and found jury services padded, disallowing the full amount. Clark Absence Explained Clark missing stock dealer Clark fled Muncie creditors owed nearly 10000 after transfers to Hiatt, Mrs Clark, Mark Topp, Amos Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Owen County
Morgan County
Grubbs
Clark
Muncie
Lewis B. Clark
William H. Hiatt
Nebeker named as new United States treasurer
Indianapolis April 14 underscore Nebeker is chosen to succeed Huston as treasurer of the United States. A Fountain county politician, Nebeker has held county offices and served on the state central committee, being a friend of the president. Langsdale rescinds resignation as Monument Commissioner at governor’s urging and remains in charge until work is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Louis
Gen. Merritt
Col. Wade
Fifth United States Cavalry
Fort Reno
I. T
Indiana
Wade
Huston
Indianapolis
E. H. Nebeker
United States
Nebeker
Fountain County
State Central Committee
Inpranapolis
Langsdale
Soldiers’ Monument Commission
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Scotland
S. Miller
W. Mortland
EO Inglis
Chivelund Hornbaker
Nicholson
Benjasmin Blackmore
Sallie Ledgerwood
Ear Martin
Mr. Ketcham
Emora
Ledgerwood
Attoralyss
Thos, van Buskire
Emerson Short
Hort & van Buskire
Attorneys AT Law
Ofee
New Cruirt House
S. W. Artell
Greensend
Shryer's
F. Gailevore
Yorties
Public Square
Iveigh
Bloomfeld
W.crockett
Suskarp & Crockett, Attorneys-At-Law
Bloomfield, Ind
Ve. E. Davie
Moffett Offett & Davis
C. Cravens
North Side of the Square
B. Burke
Geetland
B. Young
M. D
Newark
J W. Gra
M. B
Ofce of Caving & Caving
R. H.R. Lowder
Starcup’s Drug Store
East Side Public Square
Frustee
Highland Township
J. O. Calvert
Brockton Township
Greene Counts
Janton
Jo-Eph
Smith Township
Greese
Spainhower
Huffville
Alwilda Hunter
Louie Stough
Robert Hunter
Ince
George Mayffield
Jobey Brown
George Brown
Lagrippe
Mise
Frankie Baker
Worthington
Frank Hunter
Sumkard
Hermes
Mies Maggie Edwards
Mias Tillie Exis
Mia William Hunter
Mra Mattox
William Workman
Tulip
Jacob Flory
Jacob Axe
John C. Quakenbush
Jonathan Smith
Noah
Flory
Joseph Quakenbush
David Scharb
Elsworth Watson
N E. Flory
Mr. Watson
W. M. Moss
Linton Call
Pierce
Solsberry
Arnum
Freeman
Evanewile
G Buffalo
Nash Sime
George Junking
George
Bro Smith
Bro Johnson
Harrah
Whitehail
John G. Bullock
Torran
Bro
J.B Hughes
Oakland City
Cal
Loisberry
Knapp
Alexander
Win Poo
Hosmer
Beecher
Jenne Lakue
George Shields
Merce
Ownensbuorg
Cincinnati
L.onsis
Krudini
Loxpoy
Romie
Baron Fava
Fava
Crispi
U. S. Gov't Report
Hoosier State
John Bull
Curiaco
Isaac Phillips
Phillips
Algo
L. S. Ayres & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
Indiana News
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