Indian Ielicts Unearthed Rustling Indiana Pottery Legends
A Terre Haute newspaper recounts a Centuries old Indiana discovery near Anderson. J T Campbell, surveying the Laverty turn area, reports Indian pottery shards and a crane leg from a riverbank pit. Charcoal beds and mussel shells suggest ancient cooking sites about 500 years ago. The tale connects Kentucky bluegrass origins to early soldiers and local lore.
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Terre Haute
Anderson
Campbel
Botton
Campbell
Lis
Andereau
Samuel J. Fill
Montezuma
Olberwie
Hill
Sige Gress Landing
Kentucky
Harrison
Tippecanoe
Theo Darling
Henry Clay
Charles Whitcomb
Clinton
Henning to be hanged for Parke County murder
The Supreme Court affirms the Montgomery County court verdict sentencing Jon C. Henning to be hanged on the 27th for the murder of Charlotte Volmer in Parke County. Reports promise forthcoming details of the hanging.
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Supreme Court
Montgomery County Court
Jon C. Henning
Charlotte Volmer
Parke County
Sarmittar
Excursion from Clov- to Fishead Route
A partial OCR item notes an excursion event from Clov to Fishead Route or related人物. Details are fragmented and no clear date person or organization can be confirmed from the readable text.
Indian Wrestle Ends With Altercation On Fourth Street
Francis Twaddle of Brazil aged sixty engaged in a grappling clash with an aboriginal man at a tobacco shop on Fourth Street between Main and Ohio. Twaddle swung and grabbed the Indian by the neck, was struck and knocked down, then hauled to jail by Officer John Voit. The crowd watched as the dispute over a hatchet and a broken hat occurred in a melee over a tobacco sign.
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Francia Tiwaddle
Brasel
Francis Twaddle
Brazil
Main
Ohio
Joe Whissen
Tweddle
Mr. T
Brasil
Twaddle
Misia
Mr. Tweddle
Ume
John Voit
Mr. Twadde
Tragic Infant Death At Early Bowl Morning
A young couple, Mr Pfeiffer and Mrs Jake Pfeiffer of North Fir Street, suffer the loss of their three day old baby found dead in its cradle after a brief crying spell around 4 am. The mother placed the crib between herself and the father, who is a hard working man. the infant died in its sleep. The family, including the bereaved parents and community, extend sympathy.
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Ali
Jake FieiSer
Oorth Fir Street
Mn Pfeiffer
Iylog
Fiermlf
Mru. Pfeiffer
Mr. Pfeiffer
Iittle
Fabesh Roliing
Gazeelte
Mortal Combat at Kaightaville Gate
Two women fought briefly at a tavern gate in Kaightaville last Wednesday about 109 welock a. Both seized the other and engaged in a short scuffle before separating without outside interference. The piece lampoons domestic quarrels and mocks weaponless defense of home and liberty.
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Kaightaville
Aid
Local residents report returns and upcoming church event
Mr Sherman Henderson, after a week of halting in St Louis, has returned home. Arthur Moore and his mother left Thursday for Danville WL to visit friends and relatives. Rev Ellatore will preach in the Christian church at Glanton May 14. all are cordially invited.
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Sherman Henderson
Louis
Arthur Moore
Danville
Ellatore
Christian Church
Glaunton
Moonlight Fichic Social Dance at Knightstown Grounds
The Mutual Dancing Club of Knightstown will hold a social dance on the baseball grounds next Tuesday evening, May 18. Mr Ligorge Crowder of Riley Township suffered a near drowning after falling into a cellar on his premises. he is about 60 years old and forces of the son aided in time.
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Knightsville
Ligorge Crowder
Riley Township
Vigneseoiy
Crowder
Tle
Letters Remaining Advertised at Brasil Post Office
A list dated May 12, 1586, at Brasil Post Office calls for addressees including Peter Ramiet Dowele Dowle John Simonsen Jone Hosking Nelle White George Link Johana Weighs Waller Persdus and others to claim letters. Respond by visiting or contacting with the advertised notice and date.
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Brasil
Beers Peter Ramiet
Thos Dowele
John Simonsen
Jone Hosking
Misa Nelle 'White
George Link Johana
Weighs Waller Persdus
T. M. Roptwtaox
Marriage Licenses Filed by Clerk Turner
James Moran and Ellen J Squalon George Field and Sarah E Witke Jobo Holdeler and Elizabeth Acting George F. Anderson and Ella B. Schwarenberger Jobo T. Summers and Marihs Brooks filed under the clerk Turner marriage records with multiple couples listed.
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Clerk Turner
James Moran
Ellen J Squalon
George Field
Sarah E Witke
Jobo Holdeler
Elizabeth Acting
George F. Anderson
Ella B. Schwarenberger
Jobo T. Summers
Marihs Brooks
Local Baker Opens in Clay City as Health Concerns Rise
The South Exd. reports a fatal illness among children east of Clay City linked to a rash. Jobo Chrisymeo of Bowltog Green moves to Clay City to open a bakery in the former J. Griffith Zon Booth premises. Alex Brown and John Iker with families began a move toward McKenzie Tennessee to pursue grocery work as they start new ventures.
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Clay City
Jobo Chrisymeo
Bowltog Green
J. Griffith
Zon Booth
Mrees
Alex Brown
John Ieker
McKenzie
Dying of May Deaths Reported in Posey and Nearby Towns
The May death notices list infants and adults from Posey and adjacent townships including Mary Ann DeBruler and Huchal Smith. Several infants and a 67 year old, Heroan Schwinda, are noted with ages and locations such as Dick Johnson, Knighteville and Mound City. Remains were buried at Carpenter cemetery on Sunday evening. An obituary poem salutes two lives leaving, mourning their passage to heaven.
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JJ E Sherfey
Posey Townsip
J. W. Hogue
Dick Johnson
Mary Ann
Jahn DeBruler
Connumptiyn
Knighteville
Huchal Smith
Mound City
Sarah B. Danham
Staunton
Heroan Schwinda
Avon
Ale
Jordon Hogue
Carpentar
Wille
Funeral in Harmon Staunton for honored citizen Harmon Swinds
The community gathered Friday in Staunton to mourn Harmon Swinds, a respected father and neighbor. Speakers in German and English honored his life, noting his public spirit and generous character as mourners paid tribute at his grave.
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Staunton
Harmon
Lautanschlager
Carey
Carnty
Lerause
Isi
Real Estate Traders Week Ending May 8 1888 Transactions
Abstractors Marvin & Gather list real estate transfers to Chas and Mary Herbert, Cromwell and others totaling 21 parcels across Jackson, Barnson, Harrison, Washington, and other townships. Total consideration reaches 21946 dollars with multiple acreages ranging from 1 to 68 plus plots, including parcels in Van Buren, Posey, and Harmony subdivisions. Willem Madden noted as employed at the Vandalia quarry with Greeneas to Tanetlow.
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Mavon & Gather
Breail
Alex C Hadley
Chas
Mary Herbert
Jackson
AM Cromwell
Barnson
al Cromwell
Haviland
Harrison
Waddel
Mertheall
Teabert Harper
Nancy McIntosh
Geres
Perry
Nat Cromwell
FJ Toe
Hurrizon
Greenbury Teiplett
D W Minshull
van Buren
Zellerat al
Louis Triplet
Adallog Hobbs
Bylrester
Ceres
Washington
John Bisugh
John G Bryson
Hendrix
Beary Poetal
J W Stokes
Jos
Marks
Harmony
Marvin B Crist
Joseph
Crist
Acain Harrisor
Mary M Goeckeler
Noah Rodenbergger
Jed
Bowling Green
John H Zeller
Brace & Harriet Powell
Jota
Awunde Zenor
James W. Godirsy
Insc
M Coz
Basu Balioa
John Werelberger
Thomas Bennett
Posey
Samuel Siples
John Stamper
Hills
Brasil
Biggerstaff
Jolie F Collax
Grunkard
Hugh Rees
Michael Bunk
EP &O Cooprider
Markland
Willem Madden
Greeneas
Tanetlow Darday
Town celebrates multiple gifts at Moran Smurdon wedding
James Moran and Ella Smurdon wedding in Knightaville greeted by friends with numerous gifts. Presenters named include Mrs Mary Lyons with a wedding cake, John Collins with a silver pickle caster, Maggie Smurdon with spoons, and many others giving lamps, dishes, napkins, towels, or small silverware items.
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James Moran
Ella Smurdon
Knightaville Whern
Mary Lyons
Reidweil
JL Kennedy
Mary A Davidson
John Collins
Patrick O'Dowell
Morgen
Maggie Smuardon
James Bain
Joseph Weols
Maggie Woolf
Myra David Morgan
Ara Murley
Melanies
Mra Hagerty
Pater Duffy
Katie Ritchie
Annie Tippins
Kellie Tipping
Aspanda Tipples
Mrs Tippina
Bitchie
John Scott
Mra
JL Kenney
Lissie Rosalier
Moones Sheridan
Johannah Roosiier
Kate Dwyer
Lissie Lyons
Ellen Doyis
Bankerchief
Michal Doyle
Jaseph Doyle
Anitestar
Aonte Homber
Masio Haggart
Wo Allen
Gmardon
James Murphy
Mra Nooman
Shen Eqiea Nooman
Wem Britton
Oswell
Diowh Amore
Lizzie Lyons
Elijah Murley
O'Neil
Jobo Dowd
Sigler
Mabeo
Charles Herbst
Mary A Herbst
James Tipples
City Council Special Meeting Figures and Appointments
The city council held a special session on Friday with a petition to relocate trees near the O and 1 rail line. Council committees were named, and J. W. Grant sought a police post, referred to the Police Board. City Engineer Urnch presented plans for Hatuck, Second, Krosan and Blate streets and they were adopted. Numerous committee appointments followed, including Kerins and Gifford on multiple panels. A critique of saloon income highlighted fiscal concerns and lingering stigma about city officials, with headlines suggesting scrutiny rises.
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Bhatuck
Krosan
Blate Street
Owly
Fim
Kerins
Gifford
Wolfe
Elacce
Hunt
Lynch
Andidng
Giford
Streete
Toner
Claicus
Accoontu
Huot
Ten
Hupt
Kering
Judiciary
Tees
LICENSE APPLYING FOR SALE OF SPIRITUAL LIQUORS IN CLAY COUNTY
A cluster of late 19th century public notices announces applications to the Board of Commissioners in Clay County Indiana for licenses to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a quart at a time with on-site drinking privileges for one year. The notices name towns including Clay City Brazil Harmony Carbon and Newburg, describe parcel details, and specify June terms and years such as 1884 1886 and 1888.
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Slay County
Indiana
Markland
William H. Kline
Clay City
Clay County
Board of Commisioner
A. W. Tomes
Carbon
Far & li Cenne
James B. Hennessy
Dulkens
Indisca
Board of Communtonere
Ward County
Moore
Brazil
City of Brazil
Meridian
Citizans
Brasil
Board of Cot
Urelr
Alem
Morgan
Patrice Murfhy
Harmony
Jane
Mark
Frederick Bayeh
Fitet
Bras
Todluca
Onderigoed
Amid
Ashley
Indigne
Balle
Board of Compassioners
William Min
Newburg
Gray County
Tutt
Tera
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Pabee County
Henning
Tha N
Fishead
Moan
Beare
Mona
Clare
Feanels Marlocon
Belle Lyons
Epital Mengetos
Robert Andrew
Palay
Posey Township
Charley
Louisa Heck
Cardonia
George Tacatall
Mesiogetis
Mirtz
Borat
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