Mrs. Mary Meadows Arrested for Counterfeiting in Ellettsville
Excitement rose Saturday as Mrs. Mary Meadows of Ellettsville was arrested on a counterfeit money charge by United States officer T. B. Carter. Preliminary hearing held by Commissioner Joseph G. McPheeters. bond set at one hundred dollars. If convicted, she faces trial in Indianapolis later this year.
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Mary Meadows
Ellettsville
T. B.carter
United States
Joseph G. McPheeters
East Kirkwood Ave
United States District Attorney
A. M. Canning
J. B.wilson
Indianapolis
Opening Day at Fair Draws Largest Crowd Yet
A massive crowd attended the opening day of the fair with gate receipts exceeding two hundred dollars. The day featured fast action in the 2:20 and 2:35 trotting events, a Miss Cody shooting show, and extensive displays in horse stock, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, and floral halls.
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W. E. Cooley
Crawfordsville
Gol
Little Sam
Crafton
Tom Pat
Ella G
Barmont
Cora Sterling
Robert Fase
Little Billy
Robert Basa
Nat A. Hill
Chas
Dueler
E. M. Allan
Spencer
Tom Stewart
B. L. Crow
Monroe County
Charles Ouster
Wm. A. Rogers
Hillary Hendley
Sam. M. Hunter
Indiana
J. A. Ransom
Duncanville, Ills
Wm. Ransom
Samuel Gowen
Human Monstrosity in Street Sighting
A sensational report describes a dwarf woman living in West Baden with severe deformities. It identifies Jane Philips as thirty nine inches tall weighing eighty pounds and forty two years old. She is deaf and lacking most of a hand. She travels with fairs selling items she makes using her feet.
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Sumner, Illa
Nancy Ward
Sam. M. Hunter
Edward Hickam
Lou Helton
West
Baden
Jane Philips
England's Negro Lynchings Stir Responses Across States
The New York World reports responses from several states about a proposed visit by an English delegation. Reactions vary from urging Britain to handle its own affairs to warnings of intensified action at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Did It Ever Occur And The Snail Like Whine
A restless individual complains of illness and seeks bitter medicine at home. In the afternoon he slips from the house through a wall gap and eyes the spring fair at Bloomington, indicating a furtive, eager interest in the event.
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Bloomington
Bicycle Race Promises Odd City Spectacle
Local cyclists planned to join a fair race before a strange incident. A misunderstood rider prompted jokes, then clarified he is an ordinary participant, leaving onlookers to consider the lesson about appearances and honesty.
Pullman Cars Feature Higher Berth Design
The Pullman Company outlines new cars with upper berths high enough for a seated occupant to face forward without bumping the edge. T. Leyton, a 25 year Pullman conductor, says the design could save twenty millions of oaths a year. William Comb was arrested in New Albany for counterfeiting. a bundle of bogus dollars was found on his person as police pursue a local ring. Mrs. Leland Stanford nears settlement of her husband estate and plans to fund nearly half a million dollars in new University buildings, expanding the institution to triple its size.
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Pullman
Christain
Wm. Comb
New Albany
Ohio River
Leland Stanford
Family Jar Boss Giles Arraigned on Intoxication Charge
Giles, arraigned before the Mayor for intoxication, claimed he sought a domestic worker and found his sister in law in his home. A heated argument led to arrest. he was fined 1.00 as the wife has no complaint, the dispute centering on the sister-in-law.
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Giles
Amajt
Union Formed for Christian Endeavor Society
A local union of Christian Endeavor societies formed yesterday evening at Kirkwood Avenue Christian church. It unites members from Walnut Street Presbyterian United Presbyterian and Kirkwood Avenue churches to coordinate home society work. The district convention will be in Bloomington next year. Officers are President George M. Howe Vice Presidents L G Batpo and Clarence Pinkerton Treasurer Nora Pedigo Pinkston.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church
C. E
Walnut Street Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Kirkwood Avenue
Christian Endeavor
Bloomington
George M. Howe
L. G. Bat'po
Clarence Pinkerton
Nora Pedigo
Pinkston
Shot Gun Policy Case in Van Buren Township Mayor Court
John Bender of Van Buren township faced a charge of obstructing the legal process when Mayor Court convened at nine yesterday morning. An affidavit by Constable William Norman alleges Bender used a shotgun and oaths to drive off the officer attempting to serve an execution on Bender’s mother. a compromise settled the matter with payment of the execution amount and officer fees. A marriage license record lists William C. Chandler, 92, to Allie Guthrie, 18.
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John Bender
Van,Buren
Bender
William Norman
Norman
Bay View Notes on Summer Visitors and Health Springs
The Bay View region attracts a large summer population with hotels full and towns taxed beyond capacity. The Bay water and artesian mineral well attract visitors, praised for health benefits. rail and boat excursions enhance appeal. University relocation debates surface with references to Dr Coulter and Dr Jordan backing Bloomington plans.
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Bay View Grouns
Chatauqua Assembly
Bay View
Petosky
Cravenia Brothers
Uneleayia
Sumer
Indianapolis
Lake Forest
Iils
Coulter
Ferenda
Bloomington
Jordan
Leland Stanford University
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James K. Beck
Hattie Cochran
Evangeline ‘Lewis
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Aurelia Rhetts
Maggie Bmall
Anna Kelly
J ‘Wilson
Elisabet Beth Hena
Mattie Carter
Robineo
Colle Ave
Peuce
Cine Heath
Eatle Magn
Laura Hendrix
Aola Porch
Minnie Faria
Colored Schoole
C. C. Aatey
Minnie Latey
Ner
Calli
Mr. Cooley
Miss Cody
Amason
Cody
Canvasa
Michigan
Ohio
Iinois
Missouri
Albert ‘Rott
6Th Street
S. V. Harding
Estella Jay
Canefield & Brown
Museum of Anatomy
Madame Zers
John 2
Hunter’s Finest
Imacy
The
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Allie
Guthrie
Tere
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Monwano
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