Indiana Solons Hammering Out Statutes For Government
Indiana legislators pass child labor limits restricting under fourteen to eight hours a day and amend quail hunting dates from Nov ten to Jan one. The report on Southern Hospital for the Insane is adopted with no charges found substantiated. various bills on prisons, elections, taxes, and miners protections advance or fail in heated votes as adjournment nears.
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Hench
Southern Hospital For
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Lindemuth
Board of Undertakers
Blair
Bloomfield Republican Praises Secretary Morton
A.G. Davies of Bloomfield, a Republican candidate for appellate judge, commends J Sterling Morton as one of the noblest fellows on earth, praising his selection as an admirable choice for secretary of agriculture.
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A.G. Davies
Bloomfield
J. Sterling Morton
Franklin Democrat praised as model county seat paper
A recent Franklin Democrat write up lauds the paper as a fine example of a local city newspaper. The review calls Franklin a top county seat town in Indiana and compliments the paper’s quality.
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Franklin Democrat
the Democrat
Franklin
Indiana
President Coulter Targeted for Chicago University Botany Post
President Coulter of the State University is expected to be named head of Chicago University’s botanical department with a salary likely exceeding what Indiana can offer.
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Coulter
The
State University
Chicago University
Indiana
Legislature Aims for Average But Promising Session
The legislature shows solid work this week and expects an average to above average session. Lawmakers push bills and debate schedules as they pursue steady progress on key issues.
Cleveland Takes Oath Of Office Tomorrow At Noon
Cleveland will take the oath of office at noon tomorrow while Mr. Harrison departs Washington at 3 PM. He reportedly cannot endure the surroundings much longer.
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Mr. Harrison
Washington
Mr. Cleveland
Mrs Cleveland to Return to White House with Bright Reforms
The article describes Mrs Cleveland's return to Washington and the White House, noting electric lights replacing gas, refreshed decor, and redecoration. It also discusses President Harrison's ceremonial staff and the vast powers of the Chief Magistrate, highlighting the President's ability to influence civil appointments and foreign relations.
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Inaugural Week at the White House Preparations Ahead
The article details the transition to President Cleveland with the Harrisons leaving the White House. It notes furnishings and staff support supplied by the government, the private nature of the mansion, and the ceremonial preparations for the new administration including March 4 events and the final acts of President Harrison.
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Diadems of Items Presented to Democrat Readers
County correspondents offer a column of interesting items from across the county. An advertised salve promises to heal skin ailments with a money back guarantee and is sold by S. Stalcup for 25 cents a box.
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S. Stalcup
Heaton News Highlights Local Events And Aims
Local notes report Mrs. John Shaver ill and more school days remaining. Birth of a girl to Frank Cain and wife. Jack Bland and Jim Bays seen in town. cattle fever in area. several meetings and travel for business. Bloomfield visits, court trial attendance, and plans for June cattle market and spring railroad prospects appear amid community updates.
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Frank Cain
Strength and health with Electric Bitters remedy
If you feel weak and sickly try Electric Bitters. The remedy acts on the liver stomach and kidneys to aid their function. Sick headache relief is promised and a trial convinces. Large bottles cost 5c at 8 Stalcups.
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Local notes and visits from Bloomfield to Tulip community
Ida Smith returns from Bloomfield. John Branstetter visits the county seat on Wednesday. Dr Cravens attends the sick Tuesday. Mollie Corbley visits Mrs Branstetter Tuesday night. Joe Bivins is sick. Jake Flory and Wes Killinger prepare shingles. John Branster visits Henry Bransteter’s last Sunday. Anna Pickard visits Broomfield with her teacher Friday evening. Joe Quackenbush and Elis Green call on Kiley Edward’s Sunday. Robert McLaughlin and Late Knapp pass through Tulip Monday. Prolonged Union Valley meeting ends. Love returns to the community. Young folks hold a taffy pull at W R Edwards Thursday night. Joe Quackenbush leaves for Illinois Monday. Some local youths used revolvers during Sunday service. They leave for Illinois next morning. Mrs Kidney of San Francisco endorses Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a trusted remedy.
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Mollie Corbley
Anna Pickard
Broomfield
Joe Quackenbush
Elis Green
Kiley Edward
Washington notes and local tidbits from a muddy spring town
A collection of short items from Washington describing political enthusiasm for Grover Cleveland era candidates, local weather and mud conditions, a rising town with new housing prospects, a thriving Masonic lodge, plans for a canning factory, religious life with eleven churches aiming for twelve, and a child recovering from measles after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Includes brief mentions of a lighthouse keepers family and a dramatic medical cure cited for a sore throat and bronchial ailment.
Local Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Deaths
Sam Beckworth was in town Saturday and Bill Simons died Saturday. John B. Poe recovers from sickness while a teacher's institute met with a good time. Protracted meetings continue at the Christian church and carpentry work proceeds. Uncle Bill Moss improves after illness in February. Yom Turner returns to Dugger Monday for a store position. Billie Gilbreth, Stockton township resident, died Saturday night of lung fever and is buried Monday at 2 p.m. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads urge readers to seek testimonials and praise its merit and Hood's Pills claim to cure constipation by restoring peristaltic action.
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Billie Gilbreth
Stockton Township
Salvation Oil Promoted As Cure For Storm Suffering
A brief notice extols Salvation Oil as a remedy for exposure to rain hail and snow endured by a k tier carrier along elusny streets. The piece asserts rheumation follows harsh weather and presents the liniment as the best cure.
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Talor Townsilitp Funeral News And Local Notes
Two funerals were held at Simpson's chapel on Friday. James Creighton and his wife are visiting friends in Owensburg. A church service occurred at Foster school house last Sunday. Andrew Slays is recovering from illness. McGinnis School will be cut on March 6. Twins born to Oran Foster and wife, both mother and child doing well. Sam H. Ross reports strong demand for Dead Shot hog and chicken cholera remedy from Shoals, Indiana.
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Local Notes From Owensburg To Boone Cemetery
Tomie Bogard serves as Chicago World news boy while Theo Carmichael made it through the mud to Owensburg on Saturday. Jerry Dishman an elder in the area was buried at Boone cemetery this past week. Eva Carter and Mrs Martindale of Monroe county visited T Bogard Sunday seeking dental relief. Deputy Sheriff Wm Johnson stayed overnight at Bogard's residence on official business and as a family friend. A testimonial from C McMilen of Sibley Missouri reports relief from nasal catarrh after using Ely cream balm lasting two bottles.
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Mrs. Martindale
Monroe County
T. Bogard
Wm. Johnson
Ely
McMilen, Sibley, Jackson
Maple sugar comes in amid small town greetings
Local notes report numerous visitors and residents in Newberry and nearby towns. Fred Hasler and James Eaton travel through, while E M West and Oscar LaRue return from business and illness. A wedding at Extella Meek's home pairs Extella with George Carborn, and citizens recall A A Morrison's departure. A reader testimonial praises Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief.
Walnut Grove Notes On Town Life And Local News
William Thompson returns from California while residents invite Walnut Grove neighbors to share updates. A school photo was taken on Wednesday on Cue Street and a spelling event occurred at Flaser schoolhouse. Debates drew a large crowd and the school year nears its end as teacher John Smith departs for Tulip. The state doctors collectively praise Melol as a trusted medicine.
Local travelers and sales visits reported in town
Names of visitors and residents appear in town records. John Carter, Hf D Lutes, P G Riddle, Jasper Riddle, and two Newark men were in the county last week. Tom Walker from Stanford traded in town. Wm Whaley and wife visited, Squire Meredith and son traded the week start. Grant Heath near Bloomfield looked over a hunter route. Wm Anderson shipped tobacco to Louisville and boasted a fine crop. Jasper Long plans a spring sale and summer stay in Missouri. Kinsey Cullinan and Swift Sexson appraised Charles Carmichael farm for auction next Saturday. Manford Long of Hobbieville visited Monday morning and fell ill by evening.
Local Notables and Community Notes This Week
Mrs Bland visits Mr Anderson and Mr Bland, James Hanson seen on streets, Ridgeport meeting talks likely. Daniel Bingham moved near Joseph Hunter’s farm, fur purchases continue while James Henderson finishes a cistern for Widow Hash. Schools in Center Township near two week closure. class meeting at Pleasant Ridge Sunday with evening preaching.
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Rtichard R. Bays
Mr. Bland
Ridgeport
Daniel Bingham
Joseph Iunter
Sleaton
James Henderson
Hash
Misa
Giking
Center Township
Pleasant Ridge
Girl wins damages over steamboat boat name in Michigan
In a Michigan lake town a girl collected 500 dollars from a steamboat company after they named a boat after her without consent. They must rename the vessel. The case cites an offensive item describing Kitty Marshall and a mail carrier role aboard the lake craft.
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Millers sick list and local school closures noted
Miller remains on the sick list. M Buckner's school closed Tuesday at the Ohio school house. Frank McKean's school closed Thursday at the Davia school house. A nice dinner and good time followed. The oyster supper at John Good's Saturday night drew nearly forty diners. Tutt's Pills are promoted as a family medicine.
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Ohio
Frank McKean
Davia
Joha Good's
Local Notes and Society Happenings in Bloomfield Area
Miss Ida and Miss Barbary Martindal visit sister Mrs Hardesty. Miss Anna Bingham injured lightly after falling from a horse en route to Salsberry. Debates at Bland schoolhouse progress well. County Commissioner Anderson attends Ridgeport. Bloomfield Normal discussed for summer attendance. Merchants issue notices urging no credit and banning sales to under sixteen.
Local notes from Lyons and surrounding areas
Saturday eventful with visits from Misa Planch Scott and Edwarda party. Residents from Lyons, Bloomfield, Fowler, Washington, Daviess and Marco in town for family visits, church services, and local business. Marriages include Geo Dittemore and Katie Quigly. property purchases and lodge activity noted. millinery shop opening hinted.
Winter brings hustle to Switz City and town plans
The piece notes a gradual cold winter easing with sunshine boosting farmer activity. It mentions a new school under Mr. Rector and Miss Clark improving, gravel road delays, and local businessmen urged to provide sawdust. Zeb Rush and John Ifeld buy Holers farm for 460,000, while Mr. Martindale refused 500,000 for another farm. An idea for a canning factory is floated, with calls for better town drainage. Dan Stantz is elected postmaster on the third ballot. Also ads for Hall's Catarrh Cure and local printing services.
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John Ifeld
Owensburg
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Hollers
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