The Blind Widow and the Doctor in a Courtship Trial
A Louisville Courier Journal summary notes Dr H W Handrick and J D Coulter sue in a Terre Haute inspired case. The blind widow Mrs Ells Mallory of Tara Firth Indiana accuses the physician of feigned affection, debt borrowing and a forged marriage contract amid a tangle of letters and kisses. The court action centers on alleged exploitation and financial dealings as a Terre Haute inquiry looms for trial attracting local attention.
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Hendrick
Lafayette Mallory
Torre Haute
Fourth Ebrest
Cherry
Clay County
Williamson
Mallory
Louisville Courier Journal
Law and Equity Court
J. D. Coulter
H.W. Handricks
Sandricks
Ells Mallory
Tare Firute
Aeacas
Uma
Esmathieg
Akres
Calla
Bac
Raaiding
Bhelbyville
Srader
Coulter
Ae Meon
Maute
Mra Eile Mallory
Mary Reedy
H.J. Baker
Ale
Elia
Sean
Himsek
H. W. Bandiicka
Hida
Alates
Terre Haute
Marriage across color sparks scandal in Mt Holly
Charles J. Pate, a 25 year old white man, wed Sallie Chapman, a light skinned African American woman, in Mt Holly New Jersey. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Whitaker at Mount Morish AME Church. The bride’s family claims the marriage was kept secret and questions arise about social acceptance and legality. Mr Peters, the groom, is said to be a traveling agent who plans to move to West Washington Street Philadelphia.
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Charies J. Patare
Mt. Holly
N. J
Philadelphia
Sallie Chapman
Whittaker
Mount Morish
Me. Chapman
Heurekelping
West Washington Street
Chapmen
Abe
Sallie
Mr. Peters
Sallis
Peters
Money raiser nabbed at Pimanto in Terre Haute region
A stranger named Hen Johnson, alleged to be involved in a money raising scheme, was captured near a county jail in Terre Haute after attempting to pass a counterfeit bill at W T French’s Pimanto store. He bought goods totaling $1.60, received change on a raised ten dollar note, and carried several other altered notes. He is reported to be from Dauville Illinois and about 20 years old. He was jailed after the incident. The case is under investigation today.
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Piowata
Linton
Terre Haute
Hen Johnson
W.T. Prench
Pimamto
Hue
The
Ster
French
Pimasto
Pratch
Jobo $V
Byron
Conjata
Parish
Ria
Leog
Anys
Dauvile
Gazette
Sullivan vows off wild career for Kilisin fight
Sullivan declares he has sworn off his wild ways and mustache, plans to train locally for his fight with Kilisin, and will not discuss Worcester plans. A train passenger incident in Worcester to Boston saw him threaten a hat and knife a coat. he apologized and swore off again. Also noted are the death of Mrs. Al Bowsean of Bowling Green and a Saloon keeper from Azhernite city facing red-eye indictments, with legal maneuvers looming over witnesses.
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Sullivan
Kilisin
Worcester
Boston
Sullivas
Roonte
Grand Jury
Nores
Detmoorst
Skeletons Found Aboard Confederate Gunboat Revelation
Richmond report tells of Private Janes K Bolton describing skeletons found in the hold of the old Confederate warship Merrimac. He says sailors chained women and men to the deck perished when the vessel sank during Civil War combat at Brandy Station and Merrimac recovery.
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Richmond
Janes K. Bolton
Bolton
Johnson
Brandy Station
Holl Ia
Gold In Buger Creek Discovery Shocks Crawfordeville
Crawfordeville residents rejoice over alleged gold finds in Sugar Crank washings. Explorers debate if gold exists in payable quantities as locals reconsider migration, with Calvin Stuart of the Presbytery church inviting the pastor to lead Sunday service.
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Buger Creek
Crawfordeville
Sugar Crank
California
Old Miner William Campbell Dies in Clay County
William Campbell longtime Clay county miner and former Danish Stankerd mine usher near Crawford and McCrimmon shops died suddenly Tuesday night around 10 after feeling unwell. He was about 66, born in Scotland, came to America 1850s, settled in Clay county circa 1854, left seven dependents, and was known for thrift and industry. Todians coal operators adjourned sine die to plan negotiating with miners, with a nine member executive committee led by D James.
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William Campbell
Clay County
Crawford
McCrimmon
Abe
Campbell
Scotland
America
Aun
Wes University
Hic
Todians
Siney ‘Dia
D. James
A. J. Crawford
Braxil
J. B. Tally
Terre Haute
Perry Blas
Ballivan
Mr. Kenner
Weabhington
T. H. Express
Tragic Gunfall at Crane Druggist Wife
A report details the suicide of Bel n Grane, wife of June Crann, a Crane druggist. At Crane the business was disrupted by the event with rumors of a tense scene and a halted meeting. The exact sequence describes her taking a pistol in the bedroom and ending her life this morning.
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Bel N Grane
June Crann
Crane
Rover
Urane
Real estate and land transfers in Posey and nearby in 30 notices
Week ending March 18 shows transfers and payments across Posey Jackson Perry and Harrison counties. Transactions name numerous individuals and entities including Watson & Lather, Brasil fod, and Sheriff actions. Amounts range from 60 acres for 3150 dollars to single lots and strips valued at hundreds to thousands.
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Tae Minza
Watson & Lather
Brasil
Tamer M Hawkins
Geo E Hubbard
Posey
AP Stonehart
James W. Clutter
Brasil Township
Sanford B Modesitt
Perry
Wm H Cock
Abraham H Buger
Hurrison
Hiram L Curry Et al
Sheriff
Ada
Roberson
Sophia Carrett
Alice J. Kiltion
Bere
Harrison
Ww. McDonull
A. F. Stonebart
Dick Johnson
AZ Foster
James Leith
Jackson
Joseph Somers
Wr F Somers
John W Patterson
Mertha A Ash
Lewis
Lucy Carter
Edward Davis
Geo O Kimball
Wm J Newton
Swifa
The Tomb Reports Of Brain Fever And Other Fatal Illnesses
Sher tey Kidd undertakers list multiple deaths from brain fever and syphilis across March in Harmony Considsonvills Posay and Knightenile with ages ranging from under two to mid twenties. Names include Avery Wilson Amanda McClellan Jess ies Ander ton Jno O Connor and Jno Sehrepferman.
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Harmony
Avery Wilson
Tom Jas
Amanda McClellan
Considsonvills
Jeesie
Sumas
Leabells Anderton
Posay Township
John
James
Phoebe O'Conner
Knightenile
Jno
Sehrepferman
Dropay
Brazil Building Boom Reported in City Clerk Ledger
City Clerk Gillen lists building permits and project values with dates from March 15 to March 18. Projects include brick additions, one story dwelling frames, and miscellaneous additions with costs ranging from 75 to 1500 dollars.
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Gillen
Porter
Letory
Campbell
W.H. Hadley
James
Adition
Marriage Licenses Highlighted in Clerk Report
Last report from Clerk Carpenter lists licenses by pairings including James Vollins and Rossita Dayces. Zaring and Phillips. Hawker and Laure Snyder. Hammers and Marthete. Simon W Bark and Barbers Walker. Thursday ceremony dates noted among entries.
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Clerk Carpenter
James Vollins
Rossita Dayces
Zaring
Phillips
Hate Hisun
Hawker
Laure Snyder
Wove Hammers
Marthete
Simon W. Bark
Barbers Walker
Man blinds by shock and regains sight in yearlong ordeal
Mrs Kirkman of Little Neck suffers a tack and a severe illness after a jarring incident. Her husband Captain Frederick Kirkman rushes from New York after a telegram but loses his sight briefly on the way. The pair endure months of illness with Mrs Kirkman recovering first, then his vision slowly returning to normal.
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Mra Kirkman
Little Neck
Hirkasa
Peederick Kirkman
New York
Kirkman
New Tax Bill For Courtship Fervor Described
The document outlines a satirical tax on romantic conduct including kissing, courting in public or after hours, and social missteps. It prescribes fines from two to twenty dollars, with penalties like isolation or coffee as punishment, and vows proceeds go to aid those misled by appearances. It mentions bachelors over thirty banished to Utah and other drastic measures in a tongue in cheek tone.
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Boeing
Utah
Pleasant Surprise at Brenton Birthday Gathering in Dickson
A large crowd gathered March 10 1889 at the Brenton home in Dickson township to celebrate Mrs Brenton's 38th birthday and honor Mr and Mrs Brenton with heartfelt blessings. Over 80 attendees shared food and warm fellowship while Pastor Gott offered prayers and remarks. The gathering reflected community esteem and birthday wishes for a long and happy marriage.
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Mary Brenton
Dick Jobpson Township
Rav. Gott
Lim
Public works clash over redirected stream in city
Local residents contend a furnace drain redirected water into a public stream causing flooding on private property. City officials fear regional damage and call for reconsideration of the stream’s course near Vandalis depot. Several residents and observers, including Ray Waldo and C. Waldo, weigh in on the issue.
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Vandalis
Dewth
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Lomsvinus, Ky
Ims B. Marroar
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Ind
Dean Exta
Mary
Walt
Cass
Mra Mallory
Pate
Setbanora
Pimantu
Queen Morey
Brazil Block Cost Company
Coxville
Martin Cahill
Canneborg
Thomea McQuade
Tudianaps
Providence
James Field
Otald
I. D. Risher
S Diver
Edward Harsard
Govermor
Kansas
Wolotodetely
Field
Hazzard
Fisid Tad Jase
Hasased
Mya
Iepeechiees
Inyo County
Chas, Wood
G. W. Snider
W. H Soule
August Brukenbarg
Lewin J. Cox
J. Lang
W. J. Wood
Andrew Crimea
Louis Dusaweg
A Times
L Dusaweg
White Mountains
Parall el
Sierra Nevada
Dusowagayn
Wale
Sullivan Swears Off
Sosros
Sig reLto
Agamad
NM West
Webucmac
Calvin Stuart
Dhatr
Inet ‘Suuilay
Real Estate Transpers
Deborah Whitney Et al
Danist T Carrithers
Dhree
Wm Scott
Danist H Davin
Brazil
Andrew Baum
Mary Nupeol
Posmy
Wilhelmine Nicholas
Alvina Stienberger
Hendrix
Mildred A Merabon Etal
Wo H Cardery
Shattuck
Bardin'e
Donaldagarille
John S Stough
Brough
Wa H Cordsry
Elvina Nichole
Jon
Bardin
Samuel F France
Good France
Jackean
Onlia Andrews
Wmn
Hattison
Thompcon
Aud
Joan Willieme
Bowling Green
Daniel H Davis
Hugh V Caton
Gustave Dreiderif
Paulas Sidglin
Jeckeon
Janius L Lambert
Wm A Camibert
Lambert
Catharine Lay
Frederick
BR i Crooks
4Th Harmony
Shertey & Kidd
Undertakers
Banke
Frost
Alina Olacks
Loney
Mary Cramp
Pyle
Blissbeth Permans
Ray
C. Waldo Saas
Kisy
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