Notice of weekly trustee office hours in Taylor township
Henry Lorter, Trustee, announces that FE will be at his residence office every Saturday during his term to transact township business. No business will be conducted on days other than Saturdays, as provided by law in Taylor township Greene county Indiana.
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Wright Township
Greens County
Indiana
Jasonville
WM. Powell
Washington Township
Greent County
Aid Township
George Rogard
Cass
Greene County
Newberry
John D Moore
Taylor Township
Indiiana
Henry Lorter
Caerdaff
Notice of Township Business at Trustee Office
Notice to Grant township residents that the township will transact business at the trustee’s office two miles south of the precinct on Saturdays. WM. Hf. DECKARD is the Trustee and issuing this notice.
Trustee's Notice from Highland Township Trustee
Misin is hereby given to the people of Highland township Greene county Indiana that Poowall transact the business of said township at all my residence on any day in the week except Sunday Simon Bland Trustee.
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Court House
Willilam M. Moss
Bloomfield
Tud
Iss
Misin
Highland Township
Greene County
Indiana
Poowall
Simon Bland
Stockton Township
Linton
Josep MO S
Trustee's Notice from Stockton Township in Greene County
Notice to residents of Stockton Township Greene County Indiana that business of the town is not to be transacted in Linton on any day other than Sunday. Joseph Moss Trustee.
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Linton
Indiana
Ciczar
Linton Normal
Crener
Great War Syndicate tale ends Caerdaff blockade clash
The narrative describes Caerdaff’s destruction by motor bombs from Repeller No. 11, shifting coastlines to a vast inland basin, and a political shift toward prohibitive warfare. Anglo American talks lead to a peace convention and a new war syndicate role, with the Adamant ship and Crab C’s dramatic tow.
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Europe
Caerdaif
Repeller
English Channel
Brighton
France
London
America
England
United States
Great Britain
American War Syndicate
Atlantic Ocean
Amercan
Adamant
Florida
Syndicate
Crab C
Bermudas
A Summer Idyll in the Somerville Journal
A playful verse depicts a woman as fair as a lily and sweeter than a rose while she uses a garden hose to spray water, drawing curious neighbors who watch with growing interest as she wields the nozzle and sprinkles.
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Somerville Journal
Watertown Man Hangs Self After Joke Gone Wrong
A Watertown man tied a rope around his neck and hanged himself to frighten his wife. She did not cut him down and he died. His wife, in mourning, reportedly looked calm and the incident drew Chicago News commentary on his humor.
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Watertown
N. Y
Chicago News
Two Teamsters Exchange Amicable Street Collision Apology
In a Boston Courier note, two teamsters collide in the street with wagons. They apologize and acknowledge shared fault as they bow and part, each offering a cordial farewell.
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Boston Courier
Congressman Swackhammer on national flower choice
The Chicago Tribune quotes Minnesota congressman Mr Swackhammer as a practical man who has not deeply considered the national flower issue, saying it ought to be of the best XXXX brand.
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Swackhammer
Minnesota
Chicago Tribune
Beekeeping by Georgia Man Inspires Night Honey Idea
Capt. Evan P. Howell of The Atlanta Constitution recounts a Georgia man who kept bees and tried to cross them with lightning bugs to keep honey flowing at night, illustrating Chattanooga’s industrious spirit in a humorous anecdote.
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Evan P. Howell
Alherta
Death by own action cited in a satirical exchange
The dialogue contrasts a looming death by one’s own act with a reception, as Cadman notes the social burden of appearance. A citizen retorts angrily about relevance while a quoted line from Bulwer Lytton mocks youthful arrogance and the absence of the word tail in youth.
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Aruhood
Bulwer Lytton
Blind Man's Buff and Other Odd Tales
A collage of comic vignettes and sketches from city life. A ragtag farmer’s game of Blind Man’s Buff, a Chicago rail car scene with a brave helper, Elongatus Whackster’s comic proposal thwarted by a sharp-tongued father, and a hotel tale of a child resenting a new baby, all illustrated in a tongue-in-cheek, early 20th century voice.
Soubrette Sends Mice to Harm Neighbor's Wife
The Lon don stage soubrette retaliates after her cat is shot by neighbor Jord. She collects about 200 mice, boxes them and mails them to his lordship s wife in the country. The box arrives and the mice overwhelm the mistress, with a note from the actress saying she sent their mice because her husband killed her cat.
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London
Jord
Dunlap
Portraits of Mary Stuart at Regent Street Gallery
A London Truth essay critiques fading portraits of Mary Stuart revealing opinions on her looks and a flirtation through eyes. The piece mocks fashionable judgments and notes the portraits suggest she could not have been exceptionally beautiful, yet hints at her subtle allure.
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Mary Stuart
New Gallery
Regent Street
London
Jacksons Rest Work Ethic at Sunday Church Visit
A laborer and Jackson discuss Sunday rest after services. Jackson explains he works hard all week, then goes to church, sits, rests his legs, and thinks of nothing. The exchange highlights religious obligation and labor in a small community.
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Jackson
Chorch
Deacon Spooner and Pilgrim Rock Mentioned in Letter
The Boston Advertiser cites Judge Q O W Holmes quoting a letter from Sidney Bartlett. It notes Deacon Spooner’s death in ISIS at age 4, and mentions Elder Faunes talking with the Pilgrims who allegedly pointed out the rock.
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Cnet
Q O. W. Holmes
Sidney Bartlett
Spooner
Isis
Faunes
Ives
Boston
Western Housekeeper Gas Town Jokes on Hiring
An exchange mocks recruiting in a gas town with a Western Housekeeper noting difficulty keeping good girls. A New York Weekly quip says a girl often lets the gas run too long before lighting it, forcing a search for a new worker.
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New York Weekly
Wanted a Want in the Paper Window
Bronson asks for an assortment of wants at the paper’s want column seeking a light straw article for summer wear. He notes his lungs feel worn and asks for a summer fashion item to fit his need.
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Bronson
Harper's Bazar
Five doughnuts plus four more
A classroom anecdote shows Willie Johnson unable to provide a numerical sum, mumbling through a mispronounced answer before confessing he would “have enough” of the treats. The teacher urges a direct response, highlighting a humorous moment from Youth's Companion.
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Willie Johnson
Willie
Not Altogether Her Fault
Mrs Billus defends her budgeting as John criticizes a fifty cent auction purchase. John leaves in frustration after a sharp exchange about money and value.
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Maria
Mr. Billous
John
Mrs. Billus
Chicago Tribune
Giving Her Away and a Paralyzed Coal Dealer
Dialogue snippets show Tommy accusing Mr Courtman of murder over a piano. A Texas Siftings item notes a prominent coal dealer in his office paralyzed after a drive off with 1600 pounds, prompting a humorous weighing remark.
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Tommy
Mr. Courtman
Nickleby Describes Ambuscade Scales in Banter
A brief exchange has Nickleby noting a grocer’s scales as Ambuscade type and explaining they lie in weight as if bluffing. The remark appears in Lawrence Massachusetts edition.
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Nickleby
Grocer
Lawrence
Mass
To Be or Not to Be Surprised Joker in Store Mixup
A Boston shopper misread a woman in a large retail store and, claiming to be meeting his wife, approached and playfully said you are spending my money as usual. The incident involved mistaken identity and a joking tone.
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Boston
Nude marble carving stirs crowds at city hall
A nude relief traced in the marble wall of the city hall draws hundreds of onlookers. The lifelike figure prompts debate over propriety and art as others inspect more carvings around the hall.
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Anthony Comstock
Philadelphia
Tragic Mystery In Hackney House Ends In Death
A 19 year old girl in Hackney and her two brothers with a younger sister left home while parents attended a funeral. Her sweetheart stayed overnight after alarm from noises. He dreamed she beckoned him and awoke to find her dead on the bedroom floor with blood at the mouth. Doctor's examination suggested death occurred about the time of the dream.
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Frank
Hol Ienden
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hackney
Pall Mall Gazette
Chocolate Dessert Recipe From Washington Senator’s Wife
A Washington senator’s wife reportedly shared a chocolate dessert recipe to Miss Edith Ingalls. The method uses three-quarters of a cake of chocolate, one quart of water, one quart of milk, and sugar to taste. Grate chocolate, blend with water to a smooth paste, then boil until thick, add hot milk, and cook a few minutes longer.
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Washington
Edith Ingalls
New York Telegram
Modjeska Apologized for Harsh Remark About Henley
The San Francisco Call notes Mme. Modjeska praised as deeply religious and gentle. She admitted fault after joking about Mr. Henley’s lateness and said she would apologize once he arrived, reflecting on charity after listening to a sermon.
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Irish In Australia Metaphor Sparks Workplace Banter
Two Irish workers splitting rails in Australia hear a pun as Paddy Burn hammers a wedge and exclaims Fah my joker. Jack Galway asks if he is making him laugh. Paddy replies that the joke is true and Amica is laughing hard, splitting his sides.
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Australia
Paddy Burn
Paddy
Jack Galway
Amica
Hind
Booms Across the South and Northern Visitors Noted
A traveler reports widespread booms in southern states over the past three years with many northern men arriving. He contrasts southern persistence with western booms and notes numerous Yankees bringing capital and energy, while old timers in the south race to keep pace with new cosmets in business.
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South
Globe- Democrat
Greene County Auditor Reports 1889 Receipts and Expenditures
The Auditor’s annual report for Greene County ends May 31, 1889, shows cash on hand two county bond funds 6 55475 in county bridge funds 4 010.08 in sinking fund FBICOTS court house funds over drawn 1 066 265 county funds 1 768 00. Expenditures include common school fund interest 541 08u.
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Greene County
Court House
Expenditures Totals Across County Funds Report
A detailed ledger lists spending by category including congressional school fund interest 35L77 pauper expenses 4952.88 and county officers 515.87 as well as circuit court 4669.17 insanity 782.15 and road 217.65. Other items cover printing 50.23 benevolent institutions 298.22 county attorney 150 fuel 620.52 tax refund 283.59 bridge 4412.18 ditch 447.75 inquest 2290 special judge 70 and courthouse 1400.18. Total expenditures reach 31591.25.
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Congressional School Fund
Board of Health
Linton Normal School Ends Term With Praise and Plans
Miss Stella Clark and Miss Eva Sharp lead a devoted Greene County group as the Linton Normal wraps up a term marked by strong rhetoric classes Latin reading progress and vocal music under Prof Sherwood. Enthusiastic hopes for July 9 term start and a smooth transition of administration from Cravens to Moss are noted.
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Greene County
Sherwood
Cravens
Moss
Linton Normal
Greene County tightens school teacher licensing standards
The county superintendent proposes fewer, better teachers by raising licensing hurdles. Licenses depend on high averages across orthography grammar geography physiology US history and theory with longer terms for higher scores. The plan targets better education but warns of pushback from poorer teachers. N. L. notes refer readers to an article titled Greene County's Teachers for exact figures.
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Greene County
United States
N. L
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