Congress Week Looms in Senate and House
Senate debates loom over repeal of the silver purchase clause as Voorhees seeks a vote while House plans advance on the federal election repeal bill. Leaders push for action amid centennial capitol events and conflicting political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastts
Congress
Mills
George Miss
WhitecCal
Hansionch
TeHer
Jones
Morgan
Senate
Voorkees
Voorhees
House
Tucker
Fitch
McCreary
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Decline of Gil Shanklin in Hoosier politics
Washington reports Gil Shanklin, once poised for a consulship, has faded from public notice as the administration alters its favors. He praised the silver policy in editorials but now faces Voorhees opposition and questions over future offices. Separately, threats against silver senators prompt security changes in the Senate galleries. Senator Hill remains very busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheen
Evansville
Shantlin
Senate
Voorhees
Shanklin
Argentine Envoy Zeballos Presented to President
Washington September 14 Dr Don Estaneslav Zeballos new Argentine Republic minister was formally presented to the president. Zeballos serves as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and is on the arbitration commission for the Argentina Brazil boundary dispute with President Cleveland agreeing to act as arbiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Don Estaneslav
Zeballos
Zeballs
Argentine Republic
Brazil
Cleveland
Congressional Proceedings Reflect Prolonged Debates and Delays
A series of congressional sessions shows repeated calls to vote on key issues. Voorhees urged scheduling a vote within a week while Dubois advocated discussion. Debates on repeal and pensioner petitions continued with limited action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trespay
Silver
Voorhees
Dubois
Daniel
Fripay
Cullom
Dlineis
Satenpay—Voorhees
Mospay
Petter
Disappointed ex-boomers return from the strip to Kansas City
Over 1,000 returning from the Cherokee strip pass through Kansas City Sept 18 en route to home. They find all claims preempted and town lots gone, trains unable to reach the strip, and the Union depot used as barracks. Incident reports include a shooting near Orlando involving Enoch Hocher and a soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cherokee Strip
Promised Land
Santa Fe
Eastern Connection
Union Depot
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Enoch Hocher
Green County
Orlando
Murder Near Somerville Sparks Lynching Fear
John Taylor a farmer near Somerville was killed by John McClerin a Black man after Taylor caught him stealing fruit and ordered him to desist. McClerin was arrested and jailed at Somerville as great excitement and lynching threats sweep the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menois
John Taylor
Somerville
John McClerin
Taylor
McClerin
Trio of Europeans and American Engineer Die by Gas in Rome
Henry Rosenberg an American engineer Blanche Fergusnin a Parisian and Marietta Futi an Italian killed themselves in Rosenbergs apartments in Rome by inhaling illuminating gas. Rosenberg was a former proprietor of the Grandee music hall and had been in financial straits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Henry Rosenberg
Blanche Fergusnin
Marietta Futi
Rosenberg
Train wreck kills four at Olivia Minnesota
In Olivia Minnesota an open switch derailed a C M and St Paul freight train. The engineer fireman and brakeman were killed instantly. Police reported a case of foul play related to a second incident in Breckinridge Missouri where Raymond Burke was murdered by unknown assailants after warnings about beating his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. P
Olivia
Minn
Whitecaps
Breckinridge
Redmond Burke
Robbers Loot Atlantic Express Near Kessler Indiana
Train robbers halted the Atlantic express on the Lake Shore line near Kessler Ind. They shot engineer James Knapp, blew open the express safe, and took its contents. Cash hidden by the messenger saved about 4000 while gold bars valued at 16000 were missed. Police organized a 100 man posse across Noble county to trap the gang as they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore Road
Kessler
Ind
James Knapp
United States Express Company
M.A. Loup
Noble County
Cleveland
Weather, Crops, Deaths and Visitors in Local Notes
Brief local column reports on weather conditions affecting crops, notable deaths, births, accidents, and visiting relations. Mentions community events and everyday life, with emphasis on changes in season and familial greetings.
Kelceyville train robbers tale called fake
The Kelceyville story is declared a bald headed fake with no town, telegraph, marshal, or railroad. Reports claimed five robbers were spotted near a farm house and a posse engaged them but are considered improbable. Dispatches mention Bill Dalton gang rumor and Fort Scott sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelceyville
Waysr
Nove
Bill Dalton
Indianapolis
Romonmt
Spencer
Fort Scott
Call
2 Bil
Detectives Guard Parliament of Religions Crowd in Chicago
Police and New York detectives patrolled the Chicago parliament of religions to curb thefts amid reports of pocketbooks watches and jewelry disappearing from attendees during the first week. Notable papers included Shaku Sonen of Japan on Buddhism and Colonel Thomas W. Higginson of Boston on the Sympathy of Religions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Parliament of Religions
Theosophical Congress
New York
Shaku Sonen
Japan
Thomas W. Higginson
Boston
Gravel road campaign and town notes amid World’s Fair hype
J W Middleton visited Bloomfield on business and locals comment on gravel road votes. Reports note a three week camp meeting in Taylor’s Grove and many residents traveling to the World’s Fair. Edileneis and others travel, while a big fire is narrowly averted and a sermon stirs Tulip. A World’s Fair portfolio offer is pitched by Buckben Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Buckben & Co
Chicago, Ill
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Effective Treatment
An advertisement claims Catarrh cannot be cured by local treatments and promotes Palos Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying tonic. It asserts doctors prescribe it, lists ingredients, and offers testimonials from Toledo firm F J Cuenery & Co with price listed as 5 cents for 2 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cueney
C. Props
Toledo
Express Car Relieved of $75,000 on Michigan Road
In Hancock Michigan on September 16 train robbers halted a Mineral Range train near town and forced the express messenger to dump $75,000 from the Calumet and Hecla mine consignment into a bag. The crew were held at gunpoint while the engine was kept moving and the robbers disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Hancock
Mich
Mineral Range
Houghton
Calumet
Calumet and
Hecla
World’s Fair Officials Seek Open Extension to Jan 1
In Curiaco on Sept 16 reports say world’s fair officials favor extending the fair beyond the closing date set by law. After talks with foreign commissioners directors plan a meeting to discuss asking Congress to extend the closing day to January 1, 1804. The official closing date remains Oct 30. Big Steal reported at Leadville Colorado where thieves absconded with 14 sacks from the Little Johnnie mine worth over $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Congress
Leadville
Colo
Little Johnnie Mine
Sooner Hanged by Lynch Party in Cherokee Strip
Asa Youmans of Carthage Missouri was hanged by settlers in the Cherokee strip after being accused as a sooner. The mob executed him by hanging from a tree on September 19 in Arkansas City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kan
Asa Youmans
Carthage
Lynch
Fair Crowd Receipts at Chicago Fair Total 151,851
Paid admissions to the Chicago fair reached 151,851 as the event continued. The crowd size reflects strong public interest and ongoing attendance through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local News Snips from County Life and Sales
Gennetta King sick with typhoid fever. Cecil Share’s daughter died Friday and was buried Saturday. Aunt Jane Martindale remains unwell after a county visit Saturday. J W King buys a farm route. Sparks and Cam Digley relocate to Kansas. Riddle Co. plans sale of 24 head horses and mules. Dr King’s New Discoveries advertised with free samples and health guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gennetta King
Cecil
John Share
Carmichael
Jane Martindale
County
J. W King
LG 18
Jasper Riddle
Bloomington
Weedee Sparks
W. Yoho
Oliphant
Symour Riddle
Sparks Cam Digley
Tulip Still In The Swim In Sunday Scribbles
Sunday school numbers dip as local notes report various residents out socializing. A parade of visits and outings includes Pearsons meeting, Ridgeport attendance, riding, calls on Maud Pickard, and relatives traveling between Shelburn Wooster and area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulip
Pearsons
Ridgeport
Annie Abrama
Gentry
Euama
Mary Love
Effie Branatteter
Maud Pickard
Bad Quackenbush
Mary
Shelburn
James Gentry
Rheuben Sherizer
James Sparks
Willie Hedges
Mia Workman
Ada
Fannie Osborn
Grace Slerr
Van
Andy Branstetter
Wooster
Oh.o
Michael Branstetter
Ann Axe
Laura
Eva Quackenbush
Local News Notes From Possum Holler and Nearby Areas
John Bays builds a barn. Henry Combs visits friends in Possum Holler this week. James Lindsey visits Anna Bingham. Edmond Bingham hosts a successful Wednesday party. Heaton is John I Glover from Wiiaois visiting John J. Glover of Ciderville. Joe Stone seen on streets Tuesday. Coal vein found in Possum Holler measures 24 inches thick. Harley Conder visits the Black Hill Sunday. Hopes for future reports from Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bays
Henry Combs
James Lindsey
Anna Bingham
Edmond Bingham
Heaton
John I Glover
Wiiaois
John J. Glover
Ciderville
Joe Stone
Harley Conder
Black Hill
Black Hills
Ultimate salve promises cure all skin ailments
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It is priced at 25 cents per box and offered for sale by S. Staleup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Staleup
Democratic Town Notes and Local Visits
The letter cites Democratic support in Cleveland and mentions visitors from Tombstone Arizona and Elnora Indiana. It notes Mr Beamer the temperance evangelist and various local names like Markle Edith Kilhian and Miss Hattie visiting relatives, with casual references to ongoing community events and political sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tom Lamb
Lamb
Dave Harter
Tombstone
Arizona
Free
Elnora
Sandia
Nel
Ailiasis
Slinkard
Vincentes
Washington
Bloomfield
Huautphrey
Walls
Ida Tilburo
Ita
Fulk
Beamer
Field
Wiss
Jene Knight
Markle
Edith Kilhian
Alice
Freedom
Hattie
Twick a Week The St Louis Republic Ad
Notice advertises a weekly newspaper offer for full Congress news twice weekly at one dollar a year. It promotes prompt coverage during sessions and offers extra copies and sample issues, urging readers to join the club with four new names and four dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressor
Twick
ST Louis Republic
Itere-dera
ST. Louis
Local Notes From Dugger And Nearby Towns
Miss Cyntha Dickey returns from Dugger where she had been visiting. Mrs. James Inman of Marcia county visits, Mrs. Jno Lackey of Dugger stays with parents J. Wo and M Garrett of Snake Hollow. Ingles family in Bloomfield on Wednesday. Abe Hasler testifies in Laniley case. Taylor township schools begin October 29. The Jolly Darchman crippled by rheumatism. Wa Stein shows new buggy, harness and team. David Hasler and wife arrive from Idaho. Jacob Brandon of Koleen moves here. James Dowden visits Udon Saturday. Berry visits last week. Charles Ldgerwood wears good clothes on Saturdays. Several citizens courting this week. Wm Hanna and wife return to Cole City. Thomas Sharpless and wife visit Greene county. Three Moors in town this week. Two four-horse teamsters arrive from Terre Haute to haul heading. Alpha Morrison of Newberry visits. J. Lewis Keith, Newberry landlord, here Friday for auction. Several locals attend Old Settlers at Odun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyntha Dickey
Dugger
James Inman
Marcia County
Jno. Lackey
J. Wo
M Garrett
Snake Hollow Vic Ee
Ingles
Bloomfield
Abe Hasler
Laniley
Taylor Township
Jolly Darchman
Stein
David Hasler
Idaho
Jacob Brandon
Koleen
James Dowden
Udon
Berry
Iecheerie
Charles L Dgerwood
Martin
Wm Hanna
Cole City
Thomas Sharpless
Greene County
Terre Haute
Alpha Morrison
Newberry
J. Lewis Keith
Odun
Notice to Saloon Keepers for Complete Bar Outfit Sale
Notice to saloon keepers advertising a complete bar outfit including counter side boards mirrors faucetts and beer chest for sale at less than half its value. words indicate a public sale arranged through the office.
Mrs Rebeca Corbin Dies After Long Illness At Home
Mrs Rebeca Corbin of this place died on Friday after a long illness of scrofula. She was buried near her father's home on Saturday. She was the daughter of J W Robison and wife of D B Corbin for about five years. She leaves a husband, father, mother, two children, brothers and a sister to mourn the loss. Dr Gray of Bloomfield attended her, and her faithful mother was ever by her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebeca Corbin
J. W. Robison
D B Corbin
Armall
Sue
Nancy Corbin
D, B Corbin
Lucy Wright
Ada Arhcraft
Florencee Baker
John Marlis
Corbin
Albert Ashcraft
Luther Hudson
Vira Tlasket
Meed Robison
Chicago
Fragmented local notices and personal items from a 19th century page
The page records funeral notices and family chances, mentions Mrs. D B Corbin’s funeral and lingering illness, and notes travelers and visitors including Albert Ashcraft Luther Hudson and Vira Tlasket. It also includes an anecdotal medical testimonial for Ely's Cream Balm by D. G. Davidson.
Birthday Surprise For Miss Beanie Frame In Bloomfield
An evening celebration honored Miss Beanie Frame on her twentieth birthday with music from violin guitar and harp. Guests included Maude Cook Estella Weaver Ola Terence Cora Dugger Lillie Depue Ethel Elliott Anna Dudley Ola Frame Mrs Wugh Glover John Welborn Porter Notter Will Depue Riley Andersen Henry Anderson Burt Glover and Henry Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yeaman
Salsberry
Bloomfield
Thureday
Welburn
Matt Hamilton
Worthington
Beanie Frame
Miss Besse
Maude Cook
Estella Weaver
Ola Terence
Cora Dugger
Lillie Depue
Ethel Elliott
Anna Dudley
Ola Frame
Wugh Glover
John Welborn
Porter Notter
Will Depue
Riley Andersen
Henry Anderson
Burt Glover
Henry Dudley
Simmons Liver Regulat Adverts Desired By Doctor and Druggists
Corinthe Maine medicine notice extols Simmons Liver Regulat for biliousness claimed to cure all ills. It suggests taking the powder dry or mixed into tea, with the option of a quid form, and notes pharmacies stock both varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth
Maine
Simmons Liver Regulator
M. Oakam
Vacation notes and local notices mix with family news
Too late for last week. Fine rain tell Sunday. Schuyler Coffey has returned home. Nancy Taylor of Vapyer visits her fathers. Two quack doctors in the vicinity. Me Math Potter and family visit Shelby Raper's. McRuasey Hice has reformed from reform to farm life. The Alve Ellen threshes 42 4390 bushels of wheat. Joe Hickam improving. John Burk's attended church in their new shack. Enoch Bruner bought a one year old colt. Tom Lane buys half interest in Bull Medaris's store. Talk of building a pew room. Medaris opposes Tom after election. H. McHaley recommends Win. Medaris for postmaster. Medaris opposes Tom. Office to be in Tow Raper's store. Medaris quarrels lead to store closings on Saturdays. Tom's trade grows while Medaris' store falters. Bill and D.C. lack backers. Tom remains strong. Tom's stock and trade compare to a hardware store. Public sentiment questions the Democrat label. Hood's Pills advertised by mail from Hood & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Coffey
Nancy Taylor
Vapyer
Potter
Shelby Raper
McRuasey Hiceam
Fran
Joe Hickam
Sony
John Burk
Toeir New Ohack
Enoch Bruner
Jessa Rowdenbush
Tom Lane
Bull Medaris
Uoneer
Sin. Medaris
Tom Raper
HH H. McHaley
Win. Medaris
Weaver
Geo. Pugh
Dumocrata
Raper
Meduari
H. H. McHaley
Tom
Uust
Medaris
Bill
Bull
D.c
Rain arrives as farmers seize thinning wheat window
Owensburg reports timely rains benefiting farmers to harvest thin wheat. Frank Williams, WS Dye, and C H Brandon return from the World's Fair remark on good pay. J Stultz and R D Callihan relocate to Broomfield. The Owensburg Temperance League meets weekly, blending temperance work with literary features and developing local tales to influence youth toward temperate habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
WS. Dye
C. H Brandon
J. Stultz
R. D Callihan
Broomfield
Owensburg Temperance League
Temperance League Aims to Guard Young Minds
A public league states liquor laws fail to curb sales and vows to focus on educating the coming generation to foster temperate habits. The group argues safer thoughts may outpace reform and that protecting minds is a worthy aim even if it does not win back current drinkers. Harley Rush and Mary Boruff wed on Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s home and celebrated at the groom’s father’s house with a lavish supper. They receive best wishes for a bright life together. Ely’s Cream Balm praised by E W Willard and J C Olmstead for relief from chronic and nasal catarrh in Joliet and Arcola, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Harley Rush
Mary Boruff
Miss Boruff
Mr. Rush
Lyons local notes mix faith, fever and bus news
Lyons residents report routine moves including John Chestnut family relocation and W S Jarvis visiting Bloomfield. Local fever cases Jomini Ed Cruse welcomes a new bay foal, E Fisines wife struggles, Sol Holder’s baby ill. A sermon by Bro Julian anticipated, gravel road work advances, and school resumes with last year’s teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison Greghey
Lyons
W. Jarvis
Bloomfield
John Chestnut
Tie
Ollie
Frank O'Haver
Linton
Greenecastle
Julian
Switz City
Prarie Chapel
Hope
Ed Cruse
James Baker
E Fisine
Sol Holder
John Davids m
Old Settlers Day Highlights At Odon And Surroundings
Old Setlers events were well represented by Elnora Burns City and the Union Sunday School of Odon. Dinners and services followed with remarks by R Scoville and visits from Chicago and Washington residents. A child rescue near the railroad and local notes on new and departing residents, farming, and church conference filled the week with community updates.
Quiet Newark Weekends and Local Social Notes
A Newark area recap notes quiet town activity with residents traveling to Spencer Freedom and Worthington, temperance events, visits from Buena Vista residents, tobacco shipments, and a schedule for the Newark Christian Sunday School on Sept. 24 featuring sings, prayers, recitations, and readings.
Ethelinda O'Donald Dies After Brief Illness at Home
Ethelinda O'Donald wife of Ewell O'Donald died at her home on September 8 1893 at age 58 years 9 months and 14 days. Her death followed a calm morning moment after hosting two strangers the night before and sharing an act of charity. She leaves three children two of whom predeceased her and she was a longtime Methodist church member and a caregiver to orphans and the poor. Her last words reflected kindness toward strangers and her passing was peaceful with a gentle smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelinda O’donald
Ewell O‘donald
Methodist Church
Angela
Dutiea
Earth
Filbert and Smith Wed in Bloomington Union
At the home of the bride Jamies B Filbert and Mrs Louise Smith were united in marriage by Rev R Lyons of the United Presbyterian church. The couple will reside at 246 South Grant Street Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filbert—Smith
Jamies B. Filbert
Louise Smith
R. Lyons
United Presbyterian Church
Mendeclyschn
Mixa Lolia Hamilton
Filbert
Chicago
White City
Marechal Neil
George P. Finley
Law Department
The
State University
Our City
South
Grant Street
Bloomington World
Wright Township
This County
Farm property with orchard and coal seam for sale
Fifty eight acres with 25 acres in cultivation a young orchard of 500 bearing trees and a fine sugar grove plus a small house and stable for 600 cash must have 300 down owner selling by Sept 20 Moss Axtell showings good living for a small family. Also Pennsylvania Lines offers reduced excursion tickets to Indianapolis for the State Fair with multiple dates and return by Sept 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss & Axtell
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Line
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OUR Nations News
Ohio
Qiske
Nedis
Yan
Unio
Senator Hill
State
Zlballos
Congressional
Talbert
McLaurin
Treasury
Friiday
Prospect
Lake Shore
Mississippi
Qua
J. W. Middleton
Joe Langworthy
Taylor's Grove
Neal
No Beck
Maud Gwinn
Will Middleton
Estella Johnson
Annie Foster
Grandma Sanders
Dixon
P. H. Wilson
A. F. Willey
Wilson
Seymour
Eilienworth
Jett
Sam Alcore
Wymore
Neb
Thurston Selfridge
Louisville
Kentucky
Walter S. Crull
Hartson Glover
Coshocton
Ohn
Isreal
John Thomas Owen
Greencastle
Nighland Township
Mra
Wadaworth
Daviess County
Derk- So -Trange
J. W. Mitdlet
Scotland
Luton
Charles Bledsie
Tiaege Nath
Vincennes
Leone Pickard
Cei
Tulin
John Walla
Iinvis
Cincinnate
Bucklen
Ely
D. G. Davidson
Boston Budget
Boston Journal
Solsberk
Mveille
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Owensburg
Delmonico
Riit
C. Gorjiu
E. W. Willard
Joliett, Ill
J. C Olmstead
Arcola
Ill
Odon
Burns City
Union Sunday School of
W.eee
R Scoville
Bedford
Newton Dougherty
Clara Frem- Ding
Dick Patty
Tom Terrell
Jollff
Mr. Jolliff
Conrad
R.C. Scamp
Augie Henson
Elmer Perahing
Alva Riggins
Myrtle
Bagina
Minnis Noadling
Loogootee
Myrtle Senff
Albert Brough
Joy Rowe
Mitchell
Allie O'Donal
L. B. Johnon
New Albany
Asa Haig
Mary Frez
Rowe J. G. Sappenfield
Aave
Newark
Nash
F. McIntosh
Temperance
Joe Carmichael
Buena Vista
F. M
George Drake
Chas
Glidden
Leamon Wiles
Werchington
Borm
George Wilson
Ollie Peyer
Mable Robertson
Eace
Cornelius Ritter
Hugh Gaston
Romania
Wes Buckner
Newark Christian Sunday School
Paul
E. E. Pryor
Lillie Martindale
Bertha Marshall
Chas. Minka
Inez Carmichael
Uncie Arthur
Mary Smith
Moas & Axtell
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