Bloomfield notes and ads fill Greene county page
Local items report Emerson Short sowing oats and Tom Skinner sowing lettuce on Tuesday. Canned goods and produce advertised at Coen's. Rev H C Cuckrum holds meetings at C P church. Hood's Sarsaparilla pitched. Marriage licenses granted to several couples. Obituary for Mrs Eliza Collins, death of John Graham’s wife. Various court actions, juries, and local notices accompany social notices and classifieds.
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Tom Skinner
FE. J. Routt
Coen’s
H. C. Cuckrum
C. P
Coen's Grocery
Tragic Losses and Local News Update
Mr and Mrs J H J O’Neal bury a four year old daughter and eleven month old baby this past Sunday. Henry Clark announces to a Democrat reporter he has not tasted alcohol since year start and rejected Neeley’s chloride of gold. Neighbors commend his willpower and predict Henry will remain a first class citizen.
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Henry Clark
Dr. Neeley
Henry
Clark
After each new administration ad ministration quarts disallowed claims rise
After every change of administration thousands of claims are revived and rejected again. The text notes applicants overstep boundaries by sending letters to Treasury and officials from president to foreign ministers. It also mentions a Buckinghamshire minister acting as a successful agent for a prominent insurance office.
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Qhaias
Treasury
Washington
Buckinghamshire
England
Fraudulent Ring Defrauds Bank of England of Vast Sum
London reports a group led by George and Austin Dibwell conned the Bank of England out of nearly £1,000,000 by exploiting bank customs. They and associates used counterfeit bills and fake acceptances to obtain funds, prompting a tense chase and arrests. George Widwell was pardoned and allowed to return to the United States. others remain imprisoned.
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Gauboof
George
Austin Dibwell
Donald
Edward Bolls
Bieland
Bank of England
Bank of
Bps
Wien
George Widwell
United States
London
Miller's Cruib-Chuulers' Journal phrase sample
The text describes a miller testing grain by spreading samples over fingers and shaping the thamb to resemble a flattened head. It notes a peculiar thimble movement and a fishlike form called the miller's Cruib-Chuulers' Journal.
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Stremm
Uses of Wood and Natural Remedies in Rural Life
The article notes witch hazel as a large shrub used in medicine and wood from aspen and poplar for paper. It mentions ranches once used for divining, a powder used by Chinese dentists to treat teeth, and a peculiar sneeze test after applying powder. It cites a statistic about English sparrow population growth reaching vast numbers.
Special Campaign Offer for New Subscribers
A county wide offer pushes The Democrat to new subscribers until November 15 at 75 cents cash in advance. Clubs of 10 receive the same duration for 50 cents each in advance. Encourage neighborhood clubs to join.
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Democrat
Two Fatally Injured in Alabama & Vicksburg Rail Crash
A railway accident near Lake Station in Rankin County Miss on the Alabama and Vicksburg line killed two men and severely injured several others. The caboose crew were hurled in wreckage as a section train split when an overloaded car broke apart causing the freight train to collapse into fifteen cars. Fireman Ross W. Rovers suffered a fractured skull and is expected to die. Conductor William J. Ramsey sustained internal injuries and may recover. Brakeman Lester Boyd was badly cut but not likely fatally injured.
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Beanke Station
Miss. Moire
Ala
Lake Station
Reatt County
Miss
Alabama & Vicksburg
Ross W. Rovers
William J. Ramsey
Lester Boyd
A National Brass Band Considered for Columbian Exposition
A plan to form a genuine national brass band for the Columbian exposition proposes gathering members from every state. The idea has sparked discussion in congress though not tied to the fair's management. Musicians from across the country are expected to back the plan if approved by fair managers.
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Sioux City
Congress
Indiana State News Summary of Local Incidents and Prices
Indiana reports show 1,800 carworkers on Jeffersonville payrolls and 200 iron-workers at New Albany on strike. Ducks swarm the Ohio at Sand Island while a man paroled to attend his daughter's funeral in Charleston. A Muncie man abducted and returned home claims his ordeal. A Union City worker loses a hand at a furniture factory and a Brazil revival proceeds apace. Various fires, divorces, lawsuits, and crimes populate the day with strikes, accidents, and legal actions across towns including Madison, Jeffersonville, Crawfordsville, and Terre Haute.
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Carworlks
Jefersonville
Ohio
Sand Island
Jacarn Ropinson
Jeffersonville
Charleston
New Albany
Coba Darnyvsinke
Muncie
Chicago
pAtudren
Dr. King
Richmond
Low Lorimer
Lorimer
Albee C. Carver
Madison County
Albert Porresbinern
Union City
Connersville
Crawfordsville
Gus Renxient
Frank Miller
Brazil
Miss Cantwhiett
Henry Ovekease
Elkhart
Studenits
Crawfordsville College
Washington
Tur Cookerly
Ruhel
Portland
QU Men
Albery Cairnoir
Hamilton County
Indianapolis
Noblesville
Edinburg
DeKalb County
Landers
Louis Becker
Terre Haute
Tiiopone Horwoon
Clark County Asylum
Williamm ToLinern
Minnie Stackhouse
Jack
Squire Andleson
Dianapolis
Frengel
Crooked forger Hunt sought as clever crooks tied to swindle
Cincinnati police chase a forger known as Hunt after a $5,000 bank scam. They flag James alias Funeral Wells a longtime crook matching the coughclad description and link two other suspects Mathey and Sprague. The report details the elaborate punch forgery and a Chattanooga return of the instrument used. In Steubenville a nineyearold boy named Robbie Fleming is killed when struck by a delivery wagon.
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Cincinnati
James
Ife
Wells
Hunt
Mathey
Sprague
Smith
Indianapolis
Payer van Ausdale
Hearne
Chattanooga
Payer Kohler
John Polonious Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Gaskin
Fireman Dies Heroically After Saving Children in House Fire
McKrestront Pennsylvania on February 24 Fireman Lynch rushed into a burning home to rescue his two small children believed to be inside. A cry for help drew fellow firefighters who found Lynch unconscious with the lifeless children in his arms. All three were removed from the building with Lynch barely alive.
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McKrestront
Lynch
Ife
American Express car robber identified as Oliver Curtis Perry
Oliver Curtis Perry of Syracuse is identified as the man sought for the Utica train robbery last October and has confessed to the attempted theft. He spent the day in Lyons jail, visited by his father, while the wounded messenger recovers at his Rochester home after a leg bullet was removed and doctors predict a full recovery unless complications arise.
Moriarity's Mishap on the J O S W Railroad
John Moriarity, a section boss, was buried by a collapsing gravel bank four miles east of Chillicothe Ohio. He survived after fifteen minutes of digging. injuries include a broken ankle and chest injuries with body cuts and contusions. Chattanooga Germans organize to push political interests.
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Chillicothe, O
John Moriarity
Woman Defies Mob Burnings Wife Fires Killer At Stake
Texarkana Arkansas reports a Black man named Ed Coy accused of attacking Mrs. Henry Jewell a farmer's wife with a five month old child. In a crowd of thousands Mrs. Jewell applied the match burning Coy to death in a public stake execution. The incident followed Coy’s assault and restraint of the woman in her home then a separate barn assault after which he was set alight and perished in about ten minutes.
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Texarkana
Ark
Ed Coy
Henry Jewell
Darky
Jewell
Mangled by a bull dog in Newark saloon attack
Mrs Annie S Kent suffered severe injuries when Frank Wabig, owner of a vicious bulldog, attacked her after attempting an improper kiss. Kent intervened as the dog lunged at him and Mrs Kent. Wabig was arrested and held on a £1000 bond.
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Newark
N. d
Annie S. Kent
Robert Kent
South Tenth Street
Frank Wabig
Habig
Two Chinamen Cremated in San Francisco Fire
Fire destroyed a carpet beating shop and a adjoining match factory in San Francisco. Thirteen Chinamen worked at the factory. two perished after being unable to escape the blaze. Argentine Election Over and All Serene. Houernos Ayres, Feb. 24. Governor and provincial assembly elections concluded quietly. the earlier sieges threat has ended with no revolutionary danger.
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San Francisco
Houernos Ayres
Bendoaff Returns to North America From Hong Kong
English pugilist Bendoaff arrives in Victoria after a voyage from Hong Kong aboard the Min press of China on his way to San Francisco. He previously fought Wolf at Cape Town, South Africa, for a purse of 20 000 dollars.
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Victoria
Bendoaff
Wolf
Cape Town
South Africa
Minpress
China
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Canada plans renewed propaganda for Dakota immigration
Ottawa reports the department of agriculture will vigorously renew immigration propaganda after success with the Dakota movement last year. Black Secretary Sentenced for theft from New South Building group and a bank. four years in prison handed down at Pineville. Charley Mitchell trains in St Louis for an upcoming bout against an unknown challenger during the Fitasime Mons-Maher fight night.
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Ottawa
Canadian Department of Agriculture
Dakotas
Mippiessorovan
Wi B. Knight
New South Building Association
Coal and Tron Bank
Pineville
Charley Mitchell
Str
Locis
St. Louis
Vagnelin
Special Campaign Offer from Local Neighborhood Club
A neighborhood club announces a special campaign offer aimed at residents. The outreach highlights limited-term benefits, member sign-up perks, and a call to visit the club’s location for details. Local organizers emphasize community involvement and accessible programs.
Scandal hits U. S. Consul McCreery over exchange deals
New York reports disclose documents alleging McCreery bought and sold bills in late 1800 and early 1900s totaling over a million dollars. Allegations tie L. Warlow and broker Noeckleman to the case. Valparaiso, Chile, figures weigh possible recall of McCreery’s exequatur as documents circulate.
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New York
Merald
Valparaiso
United States
McCreery
ISM
Baltimore
Noeklemann
Ohio farm animals note trends in cattle and horses
The Ohio agricultural department notes that heavy horses lead for years but prices fall and demand shifts to high class hackneys and coach horses. Dairy cattle rise while beef becomes unprofitable due to Western beef and high feed costs. sheep show ready demand for prime mutton and wool prices drop.
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Agricultural Department
Ohio
Lincoln
Shropshire
Kinney Driven Insane by Threats of Morgan Gang
Cleveland Feb 24 John Kinney principal witness against Morgan gang in Ravenna several years ago has become violently insane. Kinney, who testified to convict the murderer, has long been harassed by Morgan supporters and received threatening letters. He was found raving on Tuesday and may be sent to an asylum. Foster sails for Europe to join New York in a week. The president suffers a cold and declines several invitations this week.
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Steve Staleuyp
Hfe
Blue Grasn
Kentucky
Abdalbrino
Firat
Petosky
Daisy L
Virgie Graves
Almont Prince
Almont
Naisy
Greene County
Stalcup
John Kinney
Et Blinky’ Morgan
Cleveland, O
Joehn Ninney
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Hulligan
Hoehn
Blinky” Morgan
Ravenna
Pto
Kinney
Morgan
Moreau
Mainy
Foster
Europe
Washington
New York
Mr McLennan
Treasury Warrant Division
Spree
Wasinsetos
New York Board of Trade
Tramps Die in Crash on Big Four Express
In Indianapolis five miles east, the Big Four Chicago express struck an open switch and collided with empty freight cars. A man and a woman riding on the mail car were crushed to death between the tender and mailer. Also in Lexington John Fleming, 36, was instantly killed in Cincinnati Southern yards while walking along the track.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago Express
Lexington
John Fleming
Cincinnati
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Moss & Atto
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Coen
Rev. Aon
Elrich
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Coen'a
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J. E. Bull. O
FL Herald
Thos. C. Gwen
Worthington
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Washington Collins
Center Township
Severs-Slocum Chicago Steal Co
Warner
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Davenport House
Newberry
Samuel
M. E. Stiakamp
John Bullerman
Switz City
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John Murphy
Ida Pool
Preston B. Stout
Laura A. Bigger
Emil Pratilin
Laura Killian
Modrella Daniels
Walter G. Burchana
Alice Baker
Samuel O. Miller
Martha J. Bays
Daniel Ater
Mary Ferguson
J. W. Graham
John W.graham
Graham
Owensburg
Circuit Court
David Shields
Arista Shielda
John Clark
J. 1 Alexander
John Morrow
Nathan Hedden
Wm. Blaker
Blaker
Supreme Court
Petit Jury
Laura Mikels
John G Bullock
Wm. E Truman
Wright Township
Sheriff Thompson
Geo M. Burch
Asherry Moore
W. FE. McClarren
Panlserborn
C. C. Lind
A. L Dilley
John J. Ball
Andrew Maxwell
Leander Maners
A J Gambill
Laura Phipps
Lindsey M Kelshaw
Viola Purcell
John Brewer
Levina Cox
Reeves Cox
M. F. McIntosh
J. A. Baldridge
Henry Shields
John G. Bullock
Hays
Wm D. Lester
Simon Pickard
Sarah A. Sims
Harvey Lima
Henry Williams
Joseph (. Smith
Geo. Williams
Patrick Lane
R. R. Taylor
M. L. Combs
Taylor
Lane & Walls
Aden G. Caving
George W. Allen
John M. Harmon
John Harmon
Town of Linton
George Rush
Phillip Byers
John Brown
Lemuel B. Sexson
Protestant Methodist Church
Jackson Township
W. Axtell Va
R. T. Patterson
T. A
Welnealay
Trustes S. N. Yeoman
George Sparks
Park
Piateaka
Ti. Osborn
Bist Morntay
LPS
Leonard
Herschell Wilson
Geo. B. Taylor
Richland Township
John Davidson
Lyons
J. 0. Myers
Mrs. Brantley
Simon Packard
W. J.bein
Ead
Washington Township
Willian Meredith
Woc Bennett
Thoseill Nursery
Jas, A. Barrell
Carl of
Odon
Ert Burtre
John T. Morgan
W. J. Shelkett
Ed. East
Meliannon
John
J.B. Young
E. F. Spainhower
Smith Township
Eugene Herold
John Stafford
Andrew Campbell
Stockton Township
Jno. W. Skerd
Als. Clark
EB. T. Ledgerwood
Floyd
Furnace
Sim Templeton
Sam
Tienry Williams
Tuesaday
James Crawford
Spencer
Mr. Crawford
L. D. Ferguson
Stafford Township
J. 1
Noel
Bloomington
J. G. Smith
John Vacnleventer
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Dumockat
Henry Awillinger
W. A. Taye
Doug Graves
William Hays
W. O. Warrick
Frank Jean
Jesse la Rue
Missouri
Harmon
Eula Cushman
Boone Twtonard
Haugh George
Tohe Date
Jerry Hatfield
W. W. White
E. J. Floyd
Alva Welch
Rivali
Montana
W. H. Welch
Alva
Prederek Willian Dee
Piers Wick
Pring Helentohe
Sisty
Amore Suliardi
Napoleon
Murat
Dea
Edinburgh Review
Terrille
Atlanta
Fin
Ray's Mill
Lucy
Marke
Linda
J.A. Stnight
Indiana State News
Fours WayMan
Dunlap
Indiana Midland Railroad
United States Express
Denesy Treenwoop
Anderson
Alois
Jack the Chaser
Wa. Gallagher
Midland Steel Co
Lemon E. Rewtronp
Michigan City
Marion Criminal Court
Miller
Montpelier
Frep Woonnick
Cool Spring Township
Laporte County
Ile
James Walker
Elmer E Kelso
Martinsville
Edna Wunt
Siptonta Peterman
Montgomery County
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Charles R. Moon
Hartford City
Marion
Loogooteec
Shoals
Braxton Bros
Chancellor
Wm. Price
Cincinnati Bank
Steubenville
Fourth and
Market Streets
Robbie
Robert Fleming
McGowan Bros
Oliver Curtis Perry
Bendoff
McCrecery
Ohio Farm Animals
Moges
Bakin Geeepoane
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