Local News Bits and Farming Notes From Town
Local society mentions Davis and Johnson’s new ad. Masten takes a two week vacation. Knight and Co. and Mr. and Mrs. Morris with kin visit. Rollie Tein with Ben Tarkio and wife return Sunday. Martinsville guests of Miss Agnes Lakin. Baptist meeting on elitatel law. Various visits, shop news, and weather damages in New Winchester area. Benjamin Moore, Arthur McClure change jobs, and a storm injures Luther Poer.Shipping and local transport chatter, with miscellaneous social notes.
Death of Mrs M A McClain at Little Point
Mrs M A McClain of Little Point died July 31 at age 49. Funeral followed at her home grave by Rev Sherrill of Danville. Burial took place in Cannersville Indiana. Mrs W A Miller of Scottsburg visited family. Swartz and Parker guests noted. basket meeting at Walnut Chapel scheduled for Sunday. Bertha McCammack and daughter Gladys were guests.
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M. A. McClain
Little Point
Sherrill
Danville
Cannersville
Ind
Walnut Chapel
How Greeley Wooed Sleep
An old friend recalls Horace Greeley defending his Richmond editorials against a cash theft claim. The quip by Mr Hamilton asserts a woman stenographer who runs off with her employer’s money would take the employer along, underscoring a moral stance on honesty and accountability.
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Horace Greeley
Greeley
Richmond
Caster
Plover
Afr
Hamilton
Local residents and families face illness and weather impacts
The report lists familiar names in the community from Mrs. Thonn to Mrs. Ober and Cleo Canaca, noting illnesses, recoveries, and family visits. It mentions a wind storm, threshing season activity, and various Sunday gatherings, with parishioners and neighbors sharing updates about health and daily life.
Unclear historical visit noted with local names and gifts
Fragmentary OCR item records visits by Rose Cottage area residents and mentions several individuals and gifts. Names such as Mesut Mes Pein Wetls Soctagliay, Cyrand Haugtds, Mirhe, Creede Midler, Wilh of Char Creek appear with vague relations and a Krist of red Titra sida, indicating a social exchange or event without clear dates or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miers
Carles
Mer
Cyrand
Mirhe
Creede Midler
Char Creek
Information Wanted in Missouri Watch Theft Case
In a Missouri trial over a watch theft, jurors faced confusion as the jury retired. The judge offered guidance and asked if any questions remained. The lone juror asked whether the prisoner truly stole the watch, prompting a candid moment in the deliberation.
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Missouri
Stay-at-Home Fan Questions Pia’s Game Interest
A buyer asks if Pia is engaged with the game and if his wife is interested. The exchange hints at attention to Pia both at home and in the office at the New York Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Fan
Pia
New York Globe
Critic and Comedian Exchange Jests About The Stage
In Harper's Weekly a critic and a comedian trade light remarks about the stage. The playful dialogue captures Broadway style wit and audience reaction from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiers
Stage
Harper's Weekly
Poetry Fills an Important Chair at Our Institutions
A debate on poetry’s role erupts as voices mock and defend its place in classrooms and cultural life. Critics deride poetry as waste while supporters argue it nurtures imagination and critical thinking within the institution.
Walking About Bine Taws Reading Ethics
Fragmentary OCR text mentions color ethics with unclear context and nonexistent quotes. No identifiable persons organizations or locations readable. Summary presents insufficient data to form a full event but notes a discussion of color ethics and reading guidance.
Bear Harvest Tale Sparks Narrow Escape
A curious excerpt recalls a hunter's narrow escape when a bear are hugged. The wording hints at a tense moment during an encounter described as a tight squeeze by witnesses or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunter
Varied Fashions in Bread Highlight London Exhibition
A London newspaper notes fashions in bread as part of the bakers and confectioners exhibition in England. The report emphasizes innovations in bread making and visible display items, reflecting changing tastes and techniques among exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers
London
England
Iti
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Joe
KR. C. Knight d& Co
Mro and
Mrs. Gavorge Morris
Rollie Tein
Ben Tarkio
T. McNary
Martinsville, Mi
Brunhes
Elaine Druperuilia Masten
Lering Christie
Agnes Lakin
Jame Industries
Snow Rite Flor
Robert Lane
Middletown
Nala
Chive Acadest
Mel Aan
Miury Gisby
Anim Connor
Fie Sons
Such
Polls
Ben Hierkin
Core Morris
Mew Willis
Bundy
Sido
Ellnods
View
Dip Punt
Dhuplirter
Me O
Mas. Lund Stith
Hhelphiet
Swift
Litel
Oract
Bo Phillips
Nang
Fred Prine
Wemok
Alexander
Nieves
Misses Hazel
Merle Brown
Bre
Dati It Bbe Corporation
Abe
Mary Cirooks
Frank Feueb
Windia
Cade
Alva Witlums
Araail
Dot
Narain
Maes
Gerry
Dad Inpolts
Weert Mars
Matetoe
Mas
Cirawe
W. 1
Coley
Cudtesville
Iy B
Swain
Optician
Ato Thursdy
Plainfield
Clayton
Artur McClure
Bix Four
Beech Grove
Indianapolis
Henry Bowen
I Lenis
New Winchester
Luther Poer
Vite
Cuubesgie
Sandy & Styles
Oc Wicker
Hows Amu Pt
John Euete
W. A. Miller
Scottsburg
Clevie Parker
Bertha McCammack
Gladys
Robert, McCammack’s
New York
Meadow Brook
Mir
Lon Walhtee
Thonn
McCinminmick
Wallace
Ober Biriay
Coatesville
Bedin Wirkhioe Rind
Goreatiegstles
Metdin
Virus
Camily
Choyerdhate
Malesee Wilson
Aia
WAL Quiteh
West Marion
Cleo Canaca
Bethelo
Cleo
Leonard Chatham
C Jarge Wilson
Silas Cline
Maw
Clyde Terry
Reno
Wid
W. T. Beck
Miro
Dike Phipps
Duane
Mirw
Aww. Wolsen
Sito Vepelon
Ileqtlinge
Amel Mes
Prestuen
Louie
Metyin
Stuart Areb
Wife Sundings
Charlie Melaityce
Red Titra Sida
Charles Lats Brank
Cudiaiepulis Bviday
Whaleam Hunt
Trusiee
The
Citizens State Bank
Stilesville, Indiana
John E. Hicks
B. W. Anderson
Chester G. Pike
Coatesville Creamery
J. E, O'Neal
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