Overcoats and deals amid Rushville notices and sales
Local ads note Newsom’s overcoats at buyer’s price, Hill & Gear promote gowns and men’s wear, Wooten & Hill push baking powder and shoes, while Rushville reports a fire in the Allison Studebaker block and a gas pressure scare. Community announcements include school entertainments, auctions, and public notices from Rushville newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooten & Hill
Allison Studebaker
Second
Madison Streets
Newcom
W. L. Price
Washington Township
Rushville
Earlham College
E. P. Trueblood
W. N. Trueblood
Don C. Barrett
J. Frank Brown
Daniel Eliebarger
Walter 8. Davis
Hill
Newsom’s
H. Turner
Hill & Gear
Greentown Gas Explosion Causes $15,000 Loss
In Greentown Indiana on February 17 a terrifi gas blast ripped through Henley and Willeats grocery and Holliday's hardware. The blast damaged nearby buildings and shattered windows. no fatalities were reported. The I O O F hall building was saved with difficulty though damaged. Authorities suspect natural gas ignition from defective piping. Total loss estimated at $15,000.
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Greentown
Ind
Henley & Willeats’s
Holliday
Explanation of Western Stars no-show and refunds offer
The Indiana manager of the Central Lyceum Bureau reports the Western Stars failed to arrive due to misinstruction and a misdirected tour. A Chicago office letter clarifies the company was united but appeared in an unanticipated town. Refunds for unused tickets are available at Cof fins Cruz Store.
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Edwin D. Palmer
Richmond
Knights Templars
Indiana
Hill & Gear
L. M. Campton
Knightstown Academy
Henry County
Torah
Wis
Knightstown Banner
P. O
Allen Newsom
Himw
Central Lyceum Bureau
Chicago
Ingo
Neu
Lloyd Henley
Carthage
Ind
Clothing clerk arrested for temporary business license violation
Joseph Greenfield a clerk in H D Minces Cincinnati clothing store in Melodeon hall block was arrested on a city ordinance violation requiring temporary business licenses. He posted $10 bond, case continued until nine this morning, with Minces away in Arkansas and Ben L Smith arguing the ordinance lacked mayoral signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Greenfield
Delerk
H. D
Minces
Arkansas
Fraze
Greenfield
H. D. Minces
Bén. L. Smith
Local Notes from Lynn Creek Valley and Nearby
Several residents report illnesses and recoveries including LaGrippe cases. Social visits occur at Ed Bushers and at the McFatridge and Junkens households. Birth announced for a girl to James E. Mondon on the insta day. Ed Rutherford purchased Henry Brown farm. moves planned this week. A series of meetings led by Rev Oliver Got1 begins the first Sabbath in M.
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Lynn Creek
John Henry Gates
T. B. Nelson
Charles Forest
Ed Bushers
Richardson
James E. Mondon
John Dyer
J. O. Nelson
J. T. Clark
J.O. Nelson
J. Cox
Charles Nelson
J. B. Tribby
Rev. Allen
Franklin Church
Sabert Offutt
E. P. Junkens
Doc Ernest
James Mc
Rush County Board to Vacate Clark Street Ground in Carthage
Notice sets a hearing date for July 25 1899 before the trustees of Orthodox Meeting of Carthage to vacate a 4 foot strip on the south side of Clark Street running from Main Street in the town. Petitions and witnesses referenced in the document.
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Clark Street
Carthage
Ind
Misioners Court
Rush County
OTICE
Ley
Orthodox Meeting
Enapores
Board of Commissio
Main Street
Smig
Westland Area Notices and Local Visits Report
Local residents report illness and recoveries including James Lindamood out again and Andy Crider ill with lung fever. Families visit kin from Charlottesville to Greenfield and Walnut Ridge. A funeral for J B Munden is noted near Brown's Chapel with burial at Caldwell. Elopement of Goldie Porter and Sherman Griggsby tied to a DanvilleKy marriage.
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Westland
James Lindamood
Andy Crider
John Curry
Thomas William
W. P. Binford
Arthur
Charles Winslow
George Kyser
Riley White
Frank Edwards
Nellie
Dora Binford
J. W. Cook
Earl New
Henry ,Crider
Stringtown
Charlottesville
John Cook
Floyd Spangler
Greenfield
Y. C.E
Western Grove
Thomas Macy
Charles Cook
Brown’s Chapel
Asa Sample
Louis Harter
Hagerstown
Richard
Walnut Ridge
Richard Harter
Rob Brooks
J. B. Munden
Caldwell
Henry Coffin
Buck Creek
Kansas
Hamilton County
Emma Binford
Grant County
C. E
Amboy
Goldie Porter
Sherman Griggsby
Morristown
Danville
Cleveland
Public School Entertainment Attracts Local Crowds
A public school hosts a Monday evening program on February 27 featuring musical solos trios and quartets Longfellow charades and tableaux. Admission is 15 cents with reserved seats at Coffin's Drug Store. Doors open 7 50 PM and the show begins 8 PM with pupil admission at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Coffin's Drug Store
Goats and roadsters praised by Allen Newsom
Allen Newsom notes a gentle well broke goatee and two good roadsters fit for county drivers, describing them as proper for gingle and double harness and well suited for county work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Newsom
Card Of Thanks For Kindness During Illness And Death
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our baby. Charles and Francis Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Francis
Miller
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Society Directory
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Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. L. R’y
J. E. Campbell
Thomas Newby
Henry Turner
Roy Newby
Willion
Knightstown
Hear
Mull
Henley
The
Farm Journal
Philadelphia
L R. Wooten
Shelbyville Taxpayers’ Committee
Rushville Republican
White Lily
C.G. Clark
EK. J, Dunn
Howard County
Henley & Willcats
Phangeeie
Indianapoli News
Elgin
James Boss
John R. Rakestraw
Yours Truly
G. M. Hentteberger
Coffins Cruz
Owen L. Carr Auditor Usb Co. Ind
Clipper
Hill Bros’. Hardware, Tinware, and Implement Dealers
Jipenley's Grocery
KE Henk
Walt Paper
Hill's Drug Store
Stinger & Stone
Grocers
Rush Park Seeds
Sole Agt’s
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