New Era Wins The Pace At Monroe County Fair
Time reports a rainy but successful Monroe County fair with a large afternoon crowd. New Era driven by William Lockerly won the 2:35 pacing race earning first money, while J T. Lone and Della S. placed in early heats. Tomorrow features four races and a promised larger gate as organizers expect record attendance.
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Nat. A. Hill
Charles Oyster
Charles Duckworth
Martinsville
W. E. Copley
Crawfordville
B. Crow
Kirkwood Miers
Float Jolly
J. T
Thompson Lone
Edinburg
Della
A. Schicatanz
Alto
Harry C
New Era
William Lockerly
Little Jeff
Bailey& Leach
Litton
Homer Hale
Frank
Billy D
Monroe County
Beard
Miss la Rue
Hattie Smith
C. R. Worrall
M.F. Cooley
Miss Cody
The World Do Hove. Morning World Debuts News and Growth
The Morning World reports steady growth since its start two months ago with rising subscriptions and strong advertising. It notes nine employees, a new contract with Earl Lyon of New York Typographical Union No 6, and designer Illustra tions by Rea MeGee from Louisville. S. Kent Rhorer will cover public schools with regular reporters delivering reliable local news.
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Mornine Worlp
Worlp
TE Wortp
Earl Lyon
New York Typographical Union No. 6
S. Kent Rhorer
Eura Dominates In Hard Free-for-All Trot Program
The Friday race program featured freestyles and heats with Eura leading in the free-for-all trot. Seaside and Poem followed as Mollie Gipson won the two-forty pace, while the final free-for-all pace saw Red Bell win in 2:15 amid a strong field including Alice Crittenden and Forest Wilkes.
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Allen
Eura
Seaside
Poem
Sid Answay
Allen B
Leach
Gartin
Hale
Patterson
Kissell
Mollie Gipson
Little Sam
Sunlight
Delana
Six
Mollie
Ella G
Billy Briggs
Little Bam
Mollie, Gipson
Silver Buck
W. Foster
O'Barran
Moffit
Gluecock
Mark
Gill to Establish New Maple Timber Factory in City
Frank Gill of Ladoga has lingered in the city several days shipping lumber and seeking a site for a maple timber factory. He already operates one at Ladoga and notes local timber suitability. Gill previously visited two years ago for the same purpose but postponed the move. He runs a sizable heading timber business in the county and a local factory would raise demand for maple timber.
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Frank Gill
Ladoga
Gill
Jone
Monroe County Sued Over Pike Bond Assessments
Teac W Walker and Christopher Walker sue Monroe county board to compel a second assessment on lands benefited by the north pike to secure bonds worth 2500 dollars. The suit cites 1883 contract let to John Campbell for 18350 dollars and bonds issued not exceeding 21000 dollars. Plaintiffs own 2500 dollars in bonds. treasury lacks funds due to few assessments. Attorney J B Wilson. The case draws interest as many pike bond owners and landowners are affected. J F Morgan now has partners.
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Teac W. Walker
Christopher Walker
Board of Commissioners
Monroe County
John Campbell
J. B. Wilson
The Things We Know Summary of the Day’s Happenings
Farmers report warm rains will boost fall pasture. East will speak at Columbus on the 29th. Danning addresses Brownsburg Democrats next Saturday. Mrs. Kirby won a $10 butter prize at the fair. Mrs. Beatty visits Elleworth with son John Bundy. Hyatt leaves Washington for Indianapolis after a brief visit. The Student debuts next Tuesday as a vigorous college paper. Depot flower beds draw visitors and praise. Mrs. Seward credited for tending them. Local reunion plan draws Captain Allen and others to Indianapolis. English department grows to six teachers with Davidean’s work split between Chamberlain and Stemple. Indiana fish and game war on captive redbirds sparks extinction fears with 10,000 birds caged. Dr. A J Axtell from Bloomington visits Weir and kin, born near Van Buren. Clint Worrall gains large Forepaugh show stake and may run circus next year. Ten valuable Forepaugh cages already owned by him. Garrison sustains a cheekbone fracture from a horse blow. RogeR treats wound. G A R picnic planned at Unionville September 29 with baskets and soldier-style fare. Bert McGee reads his own obituary. clipping of death notice appears in National Cutters minutes.
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John R. East
Columbus
A.M. Danning
Brownsburg
Hendricks County
Richard Kirby
Clear, Creek
I. F P. Blewitt
David Beatty
Elleworth
John F. Bundy
H.H. Hyatt
Washington
Ind
Indianapolis
Clint Worrall
G. J. Garrison
Polk Township
Mr. Garrison
Robert Rogere
Unionville
Bert McGee
Axtell
National Cutters Association
Pittsburg
Inmates at the Poor Farm Return Home
At the Poor Farm there are now twenty six inmates. Superintendent Umbarger reports good crops and ample stock with forty hogs valued as a usable possession due to high prices. Jake Chestnut, longtime resident, left recently hoping to shift for himself but returned after a few days seeking readmission and vowing to live out his days under county asylum protection.
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Umbarger
Jake Chestnut
Indiana crop bulletin reports beneficial week for pasturage and crops
The Weather Service notes numerous local rains and warm weather boosting pasturage, late vegetables, and ground readiness for plowing and seeding. Wheat and rye emerge well, corn ripens slowly but fills well, hogs fatten on wheat, and tobacco grapes and apples show strong yields in northern areas with cider production increasing.
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Indiana
Weather Service
Wholesale Dealers Report Upbeat Trade Signs
Wholesale dealers in the city report improving business with active lines showing demand and others noting a milder climb. Buyers focus on essentials, though some expansion occurs with email orders rising. Collections reach average, and trade growth is linked to good Indiana crops, tariff uncertainty easing, and low retailer stocks.
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Indiana
State Normal School Terre Haute opens with record turnout
The State Normal at Terre Haute opened yesterday with the largest attendance in its history. Two hundred ten new students were enrolled and the number of old students entered is larger than ever before. The total attendance is estimated at 25 percent above last year.
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State Normal
Terre Haute
Great Pony And Dog Show Comes To Bloomington
Prof Gentry presents a pony and dog exhibition at the Dunn Lots in Bloomington on Friday and Saturday nights September 28 and 29. The show promises extraordinary intelligent trained animals responding to names and commands, with kindness as the method.
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Gentry
Bloomington
Dunn Lots
United States
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Fite
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Forest Wilkes
Indi
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