Rail and travel notices and show business sketch
Sunday sermon in Columbus by Rev C D Lamb. Big Four line offers west south travel with sale dates Nov 6 and 20 Dec 4 and 18 1900. Excursion fares for International Live Stock Exposition Chicago Dec 1 2 3, return by Dec 9 open to public. German empire hosts 2918 public establishments for hot battle. James B Waters former Uncle Tom’s Cabin performer seeks papers to draw pension but lacks ID. Col Keith identifies him. Daugherty completes voucher.
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Big Four
Sale
Chicago
James B. Waters
Charleston
Col. Keith
Daugherty
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertising Notice
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorsed by West Truax Walang Kinnan Marvin as reliable druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills recommended. Testimonials free.
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Haiti
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J Cheney
West & Truax
Nothing Succeeds Like Success in Dress Goods and More
A local business touts steady effort and faith with customers as the path to success. It invites patrons to judge its offerings in dress goods cloaks furs underwear oilcloths and linoleums among other lines.
Unmerciful whipping alleged in Johnson township
Sheriff McDonald and ex-Sheriff King arrested George Blackwell James Bradley of Washington township and John Rose of Johnson township on whitecapping charges after a October 15 assault on James Helms and his wife. They were jailed then released on bond to await a justice court preliminary hearing.
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Cave James Helms
W.je
King
Washington
Johnson Townships
George Blackwell
James E. Bradley
Washington Township
John Rose
Johnson Township
Blackwell
Bradley
Rose
James Helms
Helm
Brown
Memorial Address Praised by Elk Memorial Speaker
C J Kollmeyer of Columbus Ind delivered the principal memorial address for the Elks at the Opera House in Shelbyville and the Shelbyville Democrat called it beautiful eloquent and impressive noting many who heard it thought it the finest address in the city. The Shelbyville Jeffersonian reported the audience regretted not publishing the full text. A separate note mentions Myer & Boonina promoting low prices and a Columbus Commandery No 14 K T Stated Conclave with W T Davis as Recorder announcing officers.
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Kollmeyer
Elk Memorial
The
Shelbyville Democrat
Mr. Kollmeyer
C.J. Kollmeyer
Columbus
Ind
C. J. Kollmeyer
the Elks
Opera House
Shelbyville
Jeffersonian
Personal notes of visits and travel across Indiana cities
A long list of social calls and visits across Indianapolis, Columbus, Edinburg, Seymour, and nearby towns. Several residents travel to Indianapolis and Cincinnati. multiple members of families, including Ward, Wert, Weaver, and Lamasters, are noted for visits, returns, or moves. Special item: James Lamasters dies at 75 near Clifford with funeral set at the Christian church.
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Herald
Cuirroxp
James Lamasters
Clifford
Christian Church
Pond
Liberty Cemetery
Lamasters
Reg. Ind
Fox
Chester Fox
G. L. Oldham
Notable Hoosier Figures Face Illness and Death
Russell J. Powell a famed basso connected with the Minister Plenipotentiary has been brought home to Indianapolis severely ill with rheumatism. Col John S Williams a long-time Indiana politician and former third auditor of the treasury under Cleveland has died at Lafayette. Gen Harrison and family depart for Washington to attend Presbyterian creed revision talks. Charles L Drummond representative-elect from Allen county remains ill with typhoid fever and Bright's disease, risking seating his seat.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Russell J. Powell
Basso
George W. Powell
New York
Lafayette
John S. Williams
Indiana
Col. Williams
The
Treasury
Cleveland
Drummond
Ft. Wayne
Charles L. Drummond
Allen County
Bright
Paralyzed Heart Claims Fort Wayne Man in Bed
George Johnson aged 40 died in Fort Wayne Indiana from paralysis of the heart after being awakened for business at 4 o clock. He was dressing when he suddenly fell onto the bed and expired instantly. A collection of humorous and miscellaneous items follows, including quotes from newspapers and short comic exchanges.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
George Johnson
Peru oil field shut down by gas supply cut
The Peru oil field near Peru Indiana collapsed after the natural gas company cut off gas for pumping. More than 75 wells within a mile and 25 to 50 wells farther out shut down due to fuel costs, while 7000 barrels of oil monthly would remain in ground as rigs dismantle and move to other fields.
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Peru
Ind
Frank Osborn Taken by Mob From Jailer in Anderson
Frank Osborn, a brickmaker from Alexandria, was arrested in Summitville for insulting women. Masked men freed him, tarred and feathered him, then released him and the jailer was locked in. Osborn returned to Summitville to learn who mobbed him. Hoosier farmers institute sessions in Dillsboro and Vevay with James A. Burton and Mary A. Maya lecturing. Edward Winn presides.
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Frank Osborn
Junil
Anderson
Ind
Alexandria
Summitville
Dillsboro
Ohio County
Mt. Carmel
James A. Burton
Orange County
Mary A. Maya
Battle Creek
Mich
Edward Winn
Farmers of
Switzerland County
Vevay
George W. Dorral
Switzerland
Leach & Co Sells Mare Alice Mary to Fleischmanns
Kokomo Indiana December 4 J M Leach sells Alice Mary a Kentucky brood mare to the Fleischmanns of New York who will ship her to England with other animals next week bred to Axtell and kept in England until foaling under British inspection. It is believed Fleischmann paid about 7000 dollars. Ft Wayne Indiana December 4 Col D W Foster states the soldiers home trustees will seek a 50000 dollar appropriation for a new building for widows and two hospital wings to double capacity and the board will meet at Lafayette.
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Kokomo
Ind
J. M. Leach
Leach & Co. Horse Farm
Alice Mary
Kentucky
Pleischmanns
New York
England
Axtell
Ft. Wayne
D. W. Foster
Lafayette
Stampede Ends in Tragic Death of Samuel Jones
In Frankfort Indiana on December 4, 18 year old Samuel Jones was trampled to death while trying to halt a stampede of wild western cattle. The cattle, frightened by a corn shredder arriving from the west, bolted and crushed him under their hooves.
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Frankfort
Ind
Dee
Samuel Jones
Jones
Indianapolis Councilman Higgins Convicted Bribery Case
After the bribe soliciting conviction of Councilman John M. Higgins, Judge Alford told the grand jury to press on with probes into alleged corruption by city and county officers in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John M. Higgins
Alford
Reflex Affliction and Piano Player's Cramp Exchange
A fragmentary item notes a joke about piano-player's cramp and a quip about a girl next door. The piece references Chicago Record and a character named Ernest with a bold remark about kissing if unseen. The readable lines suggest a cheeky, urban tone.
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Chicago
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6Th and
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German Empire
Sergeant & CO
Fehring’s
the Herald
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Justice Court
LeRoy Hartman
Justice Harris
Taylorsville
Phillips
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Hartman
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Taylornville
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Mxyer & Boonina
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H. E Hadley
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Frank Doty
Vernon
Sadie Jones
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Crotheraville
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Thomas Gerry and Children
W. D. Wells
Sarah
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Call
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Nan and
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Edinburg
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Cincinnati
Mayme Wert
C. W. Tinsley
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Chas. F. Remy
Effie Staples
Louisville
Ed Horton
Elizabeth Sutherland
Mack Wilson
Clara Weaver
Mra. O. S. Evana
Susan Randolph
Hadley
T. L. White
FE Jinburg
Fred Messenheimer
S. M. Patterson
Morgantown
Harry Jackson Chas. C. Crabb
Terre Haute
W. W. Lambert
Courtney J. Rush
Helen DeWitt
Richmond
M. Holmes
Lottie Burnett
Anna Coup
Rev. Hood
Seymour
F. E. Polen
W. P. Polen
Washington, Ind
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Fred Shaw
Pearl Street
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Atlanta Constitution
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Columbus, Ind
Readfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Esse
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Shinkle
T.E
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Endian
Soharras
C.senens
Beyhwihoe & Maaye
Busch Block No
Washington Street
Perot
Uni
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