Nine arrests noted as Spencer and Higet report
Local news lists nine arrests on Monday with court convening next Monday week. Marshal McMichael will not resign. The piece mentions local figures Homer Falk's wife, O F Moore, A T Everman, and D Spencer preparing lectures. Odds and ends include coal prices, minstrel bill for Sprague's Georgia Minstrels on the 29th and a Bethel Methodist Church meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal McMichael
Homer Falk
Clay County
Sprague
Georgia Minstrels
Embezzlement case noted in Owen Circuit Court
The State versus Nat ILous ton, charged with embezzlement, was noted last week in Owen Circuit Court by Prosecutor Pickens. Natouston, formerly of Elletts ville now of Worthington, sues C N Shaw and Win Wilkins bankers for $10 000 in slander damages. A new M D under the Herd name disappears amid investigations. a brakeman Samuel Austin survives a severe injury after being squeezed between car bumpers. a railroad coach valued at $15 000 breaks an axle on a trial trip toward Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Ilouston
Owen
Pickens
D. L. Demaree
Bloomington
Ind
M. D
Herd
Here
Samuel Austin
Orchard House
New Albany
David Warren
Hound House
Garfield
Washington City
Cleveland
Foreman Injured At Local Spoke Factory
Frank Williams, foreman at Rvers & Bollenbacher's spoke factory, severly cut his right hand last Thursday when a wrench slipped loosening a nut on a squaring machine. He is rapidly improving. G G Grady the showman entertained at Mendelssohn Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights with a prize distribution offering prizes from toothpicks to a sack of flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Rvers & Bollenbacher
G. G. Grady
Mendelssohn Hall
Bee Hive Potatoes Lost in Cold Weather Turmoil
Dunn and Co report about 1200 bushels of potatoes frozen in 18 degree below weather translating to as many dollars in retail value. Bee Hive and Collings and Karsell losses noted. no other reported damage. A Methodist incident and Francis Kerns of Lawrence jailed in Bastardy case, awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O
Francis Kerns
Lawrence
Grime
Minks
Delinquent Taxes by Township at November Settlement
Hon R A Falk reports delinquent tax totals for multiple townships at the November settlement. Bean Blossom 1682 75 Washington 61456 51 Benton 646 25 Bloomington tp 2020 67 Bloomington City 3153 60 Richland 32065 20 Van Buren 9023 77 Perry 1167 63 Perry City 462 47 Salt Creek 825 41 Polk 1173 60 Clear Creek 1521 73 Indian Creek 795 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
R.A. Falk
Bean Blossom
Washington
Benton
Bloomington
Bloomington City
Richland
van Buren
Perry
Perry City
Salt Creek
Polk
Clear Creek
Indian Creek
Buskirk Pushes Tax Reform and Township Fund Consolidation
In a Monday interview Hon. J. W. Buskirk details bills to tax wealth up to ten thousand dollars, curb railroad and corporate indebtedness, and consolidate congressional township funds. He predicts passage and notes easier book keeping will follow, with the Educational Committee slated to report in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Buskirk
Llawkeye
Buskirk
Reversary Commission
Educational Committees Lead Progressive Support for University
The article praises liberal and progressive members in both houses who support the University and education. It highlights key figures Hern Huntington, Cole of Miami, Har grove, and Merrideth of Wayne as leading educational advocates, noting strong educational committees and integrity against local prejudice. Mr. Buskirk returns from visiting his sick mother to resume duties as a law maker.
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State University
Inner
Huntington
Cole
Miami
Tlargrove
Merrideth
Wayne
Oae
Buskirk
Avoir Dapois
Tie
Mendelsvolsa Society Celebrates Sixth Anniversary With Style
The Mendelsvolsa Society marked its sixth anniversary with a formal gathering last Thursday. Ministers professors and local press representatives attended as an evergreen arch welcomed guests. President Wm Seward presided over a program including a history read by organizer Mrs Taylor and a banquet with toasts and gifts for Mrs Taylor including a cake basket and photo album. Proceedings noted favorable press coverage and remarks on Judge Carr plus community updates from Nashville and Brown County officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn Society
Fie
Wm. Seward
Taylor
Wmn. Seward
Trainor
Interview on Brown County temperance campaign and leaders
Don J. R. East discusses his return from Brown County where 1500 Temperance Society members are active under leaders including John Ifester and Judge Carr. He recalls escorting the state of Brown interview and entertaining temperance audiences in Nashville while noting increased legal fees at term court.
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Laramont
Indiana
Tam
Nashville
Exst
Rast
Brown County
East
Anderson Percifield
State University
Tle
Hhis
Browen Co
Royal Gem
Don
J. R. East
Brown
Land of Towers
Judge Carr
Temperance Society
Brown Co
John Ifester
Indianaapolis Our Indiana Volk Letter Summary
Our Indianavolis letter reviews winter weather and city gloom then shifts to state Legislature. It highlights end of office-seekers lobbying and upcoming enactments. Notable bills include Smetser's plan to appoint county superintendents with two year terms and teacher certification fees and Schweitzer's humane practical bills to require school officers to provide books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K
Siell
General Assembly
Arsin
Smetser
Schweitzer
Owen
Temperance fever grips state as petitions flood legislature
The article notes widespread temperance action with bills regulating liquor, thousands signing petitions for a constitutional amendment and a license system. It mentions a plea to commute Joe Wade’s death sentence, ex Governor Hendricks returning from Hot Springs, and Senators Voorhees and Owens in frail condition at the Grand Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Joe Wade
Wade
Brown
Hendricks
Hot Springs
Ark
D. W. Voorhees
Owens
Arnet
Grand Hotel
Notice to Bridge Builders at Monroe County
The Monroe county Board of Commissioners in Tadiana announces March 11 1881 as the bid date to contract stone abutments for a bridge across Beau Blossom at Johnson's Ford and Salt Creek and to build superstructures at Joison's Ford Bean Blossom and Goodman’s Ford Salt Creek Sealed proposals due by 2 PM at the Auditor's Office with bid security required The board may reject any or all bids plans available at the Auditor's Office January 24 1881
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Monroe County
Tadiana
Beau Blossom
Johnson’s Ford
Gooudinan Ford
Salt Creek
Joison’s Ford
Bean Bloesom
Goodman's Ford
Audior
Oor Farm
Arrivals at the National House Schedule Door Listings
A fragmented list shows arrivals at the National House across January dates with names and routes including Indianapolis Cincinnati Toledo Dayton and St Louis. The entry records guests and travel connections for January 19 through January 25.
National Hotel Ad Reflects Local Scene
A damaged OCR snippet shows a National Hotel advertisement praising welcome hospitality. It mentions renovations from cellar to attic and references baggage handling and public square location on St Fealknen Street, with unclear timing and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Sample
Amd
Questa
Sti Fealknen
Atreot
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Haxzles & Whitted
Kilousville
Ir2
Benj
Benj. McGee
the Hawkeye
MO. A. Wigiles
Pub
Spencer & Highet, Epiirors
Methodist Church
Bethel
S. K. Rhorer
O. F. Moore
A. T. Everman
Elettsville
Bee
The
Mendelsvolsa Society
Mr. East
G. W. Cooper
A. M. Canning
Brown C. C
Earron Tlankere
National House
Temple [- Smith
Indianspolia
J. B. Rolling
J. W. Curnine
Martingville
A. I. Bucker
Bath Bead
al Vansant
Terre Heute
C F Straw
Louisville
K. M
Bortoe Cincinnai
Logansport
A. A. Musser
Smithville
M. Piies
Springfield
James B. Fulk
New York
J.C. Fisy
Indianapolis
E.C. Houston
Silettavid
M. L. Caffy
Spencer
J. H. Heart
de Taveday
F. AH
Rogers
Cincinnati
A.J. Tolelo
A. Jones
Seymour
Ball
LaFayette
G. K. Plowmay
St Louie
H. Chamberlain
Indianapolia
Craizybead
Dayton
O. A. Marshall
Chicaze
W. . Ties
E. Tica
A. Licks
Nvinnati
St. Charles Hotel
M. Cornwell
Ellettaville
Jin
National Hotel
M. Faulkner
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