Newby Hosts Columbia Club Visit in Knightstown
Knightstown Journal reports Mr and Mrs J P Newby entertained at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis this week with numerous legislators and spouses attending. Miss Minnie Passett came from Greensboro to visit, assisted by Evelyn White. C S Hornley and James H Jones traveled to Washington to witness President McKinley’s inauguration. The Fortnightly literary circle, formed at the century’s start, met at Dr and Mrs Woodard’s home for an enjoyable session.
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Knightstown Journal
J. P. Newby
Columbia Club
Idiano Lis
Minnie Passett
Greensboro
Evelyn White
C. S. Hornley
James H. Jones
Ian
Washington
McKinley
Woodard
C G Clark Public Notice on Mill Goods and Fair Prices
Lamina the market for wheat corn oats and other grains offers a full range of mill and feed supplies including rice timothy and clover seed plus bailed straw and oats. Cash buyers receive the highest market price.
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Lamina
C. G. Clark
Reliance Sulky Plows to Outperform Walkie Plows
The Reliance Sulky breaking Plows are guaranteed to run lighter than Walkie Plows and are available at W. H. Sharer's.
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Reliance
W. H. Sharer
Rebecca J Hill Obituary from Rush County Indiana 1853–1901
Rebecca J Hill daughter of Nathan C and Aseneth Hill born in Rush County Indiana December 1853 died March 2 1901. Converted at fourteen she remained steadfast in faith in Jesus. A loving patient giver, she faced last sickness with acceptance and peace, speaking of heaven and awaiting Christ. She cared for her stepmother’s death and departed to the land of perfect joy.
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Rebecca J
Nathan C
Aseneth Hill
Rushcouty
Indiana
Sard
Jesus
Christ
Heaven
Faragar
They All Come Back to Old Carthage
John R. Rakestraw from Lima will visit Carthage around April 1 with a fine line of watches chains set rings and plain rings. He urges readers to hold orders until his line is shown to save money. The message closes with a courteous sign off from Joan Raxestraw.
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Old Carthage
John R. Rakestraw
Lima
Carthage
Rush Co
Joan R. Raxestraw
News expands presses to ninety six thousand twelve page papers an hour
The Indianapolis News plans larger capacity with two double supplement presses converted to quadruple presses. Circulation tops Indiana history at about 53,000 daily as the paper aims instant delivery of late breaking news. Also notes on Deering binders and mower exhibit, and obituary of Julia Soule Davis near Red Lodge Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Indiana
Addison Hadley Dies Founder of Hadley Industrial School
Addison Hadley, brother-in-law to Samuel B. and John R. Hill and founder of the Hadley Industrial School for Girls near Hadley thirty miles west of Indianapolis, died March 2. The institute bears his name and is provided for in his estate. The widow receives social effects to the amount of thousand dollars. Samuel, od Will B. Hill attend ral Monday.
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Addison Hadley
Samuel B
John R. Hill
Hadley Industrial School For
Hadley
Indianapolis
Samuel
B. Hill
Henderson Church News and Local Incidents
Rev Hawthorn filled his regular appointment at Hannegan on Sunday. A son James Hendricks was born to Mr and Mrs Fuel Linville on February 20. Fire destroyed all household goods of Hendricks last Friday. Mrs Earl Tweedy visited Fannie Bradburn Friday. Milt Reddick will move to a new home soon. Dec Bradburn will work for Henry Leisure this summer. Mrs O J Reddick remains seriously ill. Ona May Reddick daughter of O J and Sadie Reddick died February 7 at age two years five months and four days. Buried at Barett's cemetery. Poignant verse ends notice of loss.
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Hawthorn
Hannegan
Fuel Linville
James Hendricks
Earl Tweedy
Fannie Bradburn
Milt Reddick
Dec Bradburn
Henry Leisure
O. J. Reddick
Ona May
O. J
Sadie Reddick
Barett’s
Eat a Whole Cabbage Sayings and Local Ads
Advertisements urge cabbage consumption for stomach comfort and promote Dr. Cadwell's syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and sick headaches. Local dealers Coffin & Co Sattler & McCarty showcase Deering planters and Vandiver Barlow planters at W. Sharer's store.
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Dr. Cadwell
Coffin & Co
Deere, Sattley, and
Vandiver Barlow Planters
W. Sharer's
Stream Pollution Bill Signed by Durbin Aims to Curb Dumping
Governor Durbin signed a law restricting deleterious refuse dumped into state streams. Permits from the State Board of Health may be required for discharges, and mills could be forced to install reservoirs and filters. The measure balances protection of waters with industry rights. George Coffin of Ripley township, a 87 year old pioneer, died last week.
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Durbin
State Board of Health
Church Notes and Sunday Plans at Local Congregation
Attendance at Sabbath school rises but stays below average at 87 while collection reaches 1.97. Rev Trueblood spoke on Basic Principals. March Sunday evening discourses will study Matthew 5 6 and 7. Miss Leona Luse named Junior C E leader. Mrs Mary Bundy resigns due to illness. Sunday School met at 9 80 with strong attendance and over 2 in collection. Morning service preached on Christ dwelling in hearts by faith and love. Afternoon program at 2 30 featured reader Raymond Freener. Epworth League led by Prof J F Evans on Religious Bareness. Evening sermon on Man's Relation to Man. Next Sabbath services as usual. women of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to conduct annual bank offering with special program and music.
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Trueblood
Maren
Leona Luse
C. E
Mary Bundy
Bundy
Luse
Christ
Raymond Freener
Epworth League
J. F. Evans
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Property Transfers in Rushville and Center Township Sales
Wm H Sharer and wife sell lots 17 and 18 in Stackhouse Park Rushville to Mary E Young for 200. Wm A Hyle as commissioner in Hyle vs McGeath sells ground at Carthage to Mary E Wickersham for 800. John J Connoway and wife transfer 48 acres in Section 22 Center township to Francis Marion Lee and wife for 2200. William H Burroughs and wife sell 27 acres in Section 32 Rushville township to Arvel R Herk less for 275. Mary M Wisman and husband Oliver W Wisman sell 44.61 acres in Section 19 township for 82400.
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Wm. H. Sharer
Mary E. Young
Stackhouse Park
Rushville
Wm. A. Hyle
Hyle
John J. Connoway
Francis Marion Lee
Center Township
William H. Burroughs
Marion County
Arvel R. Herkless
Mary M. Wisman
Oliver W. Wisman
Dayton Hungerford
New Favorite Ranges at Sharer's Hardware Store
The best is cheapest as W H Sharer offers new range lines. Shoppers can compare prices and features across the latest models and brands. Local patrons are urged to visit Sharer's to inspect the displays and secure a value choice.
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W. H. Sharer
Marriages and Local News From Rushville and Vicinity
Married on last Sunday at three residences including Ephriam Myers and Miss Lou Myers, with blessings wished for the newlyweds. Officiated by Rev T B Gary in Posey township. Ephriam W Ball and Athalia R Wille man of Covington Ky united. Ball, a prominent Rushville grain merchant, is linked to Ball & Ball. W S Ball shipped cattle to Chicago and visited family in Lebanon and Sheridan. Olmer Ball sought cattle near Indianapolis. Gilbert seed potatoes advertised at $1 per bushel, yield about 200 bushels per acre, larger, late-mpriced seed with heavy weight. order from John L. Winstow.
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Ephriam Myers
William M Newhouse
Lou Myers
T B Gary
Posey Township
Ephriam W Ball
Athalia R Willeman
Covington
Ball
Rushville
Ball & Ball
McKinley
Ephc
John L. Winstow
Dyspepticide Claim From Coffin & Co
Dr. Ford's Dyspepticide promises to expel noxious germs of dyspepsia and cure the disease. It asserts the stomach will furnish a tissue and a ing, claiming to differ from other remedies. Coffin & Co. advertised this patent medicine.
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Ford
Coffin & Co
Unclear historic ad text on Foley's Tar remedy
Fragmentary OCR of an old advertisement claiming Foley's Tar cures coughing and weakness. Mentions substitutes and numeric garbled items. lacks clear people, places, dates, or events.
Harrows both Spike and Springtooths at W H
Harrows both Spike and Springtooths ride and walk at W H meeting. The report notes competing entries across events with riders from multiple farms and stables. Officials record showy sequences and close finishes, highlighting durability and form of two prominent animals.
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Spike
W. H. Sharer’s
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Vitality Claim
Advert says rocky mountain tea from a Medicine Co. builds bodily and mental vigor for children with weak constitutions this month. Listed price is 35 cents. Brand details include "0.8" and "Col o 6" in small print.
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A Medicine Co
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