Bartholomew County Farmers Institute at Hope Program
Hope hosts the Bartholomew County Farmers Institute on December 15 and 16, 1897 with talks on cement floors cattle education poultry management soil care and farm life led by Samuel Hitchcock T B Terry W W Stevens Emma D Perry and others plus prayers music and recitations reflecting the era’s agricultural fringe program.
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Bartholomew County Farmers’ Institute
Toheld
Hope
T. B. Terry
E. A. Joel
Lewis Vogler
Arthur Glick
A. M. Stewart
Bartholomew County Farmers Institute
Hope, Ind
T. B.terry
Hudson, Ohio
W. W. Stevens
Salem
Ind
Test Alarm At Reeves Pully Works
A test alarm from Box 52 at Reeves Pully Works was turned in this morning at 9 o'clock. The departments respond was prompt.
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Reeves’ Pulley Works
Carmen and Stella Smith to Wed at Mr Smiths Residence
Frank Carmen and Miss Stella Smith announce their marriage this evening at 7:30 at Mr Smith’s residence officiated by Rev Sigmund. They will reside on Mr Smith’s farm near the city. Carmen is brother of liveryman Will Carmen.
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Frank Carmen
Stella Smith
Johnathan Smith
Fourth
Chestnut Street
Mr. Smith
Sigmund
Mr. Carmen
Will Carmen
Macabees Lodge Organized Here Last Night
A Macabees lodge with fifteen charter members was organized in this city by organizer Kelsey of Elkhart. The list names charter members and officers led by E W Titus and E L Williams with roles such as Sir Knight Commander Prof John I Cochran and Sir Knight Lt Commander A E George. The article notes rapid growth to about 215000 members and hints at a January visit by Great Camp officers to Columbus with formal costumes.
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Kelsey
Elkhart
Columbus
Knight Kelsey
Basket social at old normal building raises $20.75
The U. B. church ladies hosted a basket social last night at the old normal building. Proceeds totaled 20 dollars 75 cents. After supper a cake was auctioned by penny votes for the best looking young lady. Miss Lela McLeod won with 502 votes. Miss Jessie Rise had 475 votes.
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U. B. Church
Lela McLeod
Jessie Rise
Corn shucking record and railroad freight changes
Clifford sets a corn shucking record of 318 bushels and 31 pounds by 106 bushels per person, sold to Julian Norton, amid a mix of local notes. Freight trains in Cambridge City shift to Columbus or Louisville division 5 am to 2 pm. other times rerouted to Indianapolis. A public life critique on liars appears, plus local notices on fuels, travel to Thomasville for health, and Bartholomew County Institute details.
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Alfred Robertson
Robert Rouse
Charley Boyd
Pete McCune
Julian Norton
Sey. Dem
Charity orders at trustee Jewell reach four hundred a month
Farmers complain of difficulty hiring huskers. A worker said he would only earn enough for tobacco and beer, expecting the trustee to support his family. The Times notes these charity payments total $400 monthly and calls for a halt at the trustee’s office.
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Jewell
Rumor of Evening Republican Sale and Paper Moves
The Madison Democrat questions rumors about the Evening Republican being sold and relocated to Madison to operate as an independent republican paper. It cites the Herald and Times as sources and asks which two papers are under discussion, urging disclosure to Marsh.
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Madison Democrat
Evening Republican
Madison
People— Herald
Times
Marsh
Democrat
Horse Runs Wild Through Town Damaging Phaeton
A horse ran away yesterday noon from Charles Haymond’s Vinnedge farm attached to a phaeton on Jackson Street. It dashed through streets to the square before being stopped near Lewis Carmichael’s residence. The phaeton collided with Ben Howard’s wagon causing damage. The horse was restrained as Mr. Haymond arrived. Also noted are a sick child from J A Newton’s family, funeral attendance of Walter Johnson and sister, and the Christian church Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. Fred Doeker’s home.
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Charles Haymond
Vinnedge
John R. Vinnedge
Jackson Street
Elm
Washington
Public
Jackson
Main Streets
Lewis Carmichael
Ben Howard
Tne
Mr. Haymond
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Fred Doeker
Railroad to Build New Depot at St Louis Crossing
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co plans a new depot in the near future at St Louis Crossing replacing the current dilapidated box car shelter. Local residents deserve better facilities and the town's business and travel will benefit from the upgrade.
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The
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
St. Louis Crossing
Brown County News In And Around Lockman
Local column notes slow recovery for John Setser. Ray Anthony visits Becks Grove with friends. Mrs McKinney and Mollie Wadsworth visit Beck Sunday. Samuel Rudolph suffers ulcerated throat. Minnie Phillips visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Murry Henry. Morton Hamilton Geo Noe and Jean McKinney shop in Ewing. Jo Gillaspy estimates timber and may contract. Fire incident prompts promise to improve timeliness.
Wood Shed Bakeers and J A George's Wood Sale Notice
Local wood sale and service item notes that Wood Shed Bakeers and J A George offer firewood supplies. A brief callout mentions Fred Koilmeyer’s possible presence today and directs inquiries to Ed.
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J. A. George
Fred Koilmeyer
Columbus Disputes Threaten Grand Army Encampment Plan
In Columbus disputes among city committees complicate preliminary arrangements for next May's Grand Army encampment. The rifts risk turning a state event into local wrangling. A reportedly prominent county physician drew $5000 from the lottery last month.
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Columbus
Grand’ Army
Sey
United States Demands Indemnity Over Armenian Mission Looting
In Constantinople on December 1 James B Angell the US minister to Turkey renewed the demand for indemnity from the Turkish government for the pillage of American missions at Kharput Marash and Haske ng Armenia The Porte denies responsibility citing unavoidable circumstances Angell insists the government is responsible citing Turkish troops and gendarmes participation in the outrages
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United States
Turkey
James B. Angell
Mand
Kharput
Marash
Haskeng
Armenia
Porte
Angell
Local Children’s Footwear Notice in Vague Ad
An OCR fragment lists baby moccasins in pink blue white tan chocolate and black with a price 50 cents. mentions child’s goods and a spring heel item for men priced 65 cents. The text is incomplete and fragmented.
Shep the Wayland Dog Dies After Car Attempt
Tears flowed at Wayland home this morning after Shep the family dog died trying to stop a motorcar. The faithful animal perished in the attempt, leaving residents in sorrow.
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Wayland
Shep
Cripple Creek Gold Output Sets New Monthly Record
The Cripple Creek district reported November gold production of 1 258 600 dollars the highest monthly total in the camp's history. The Big Four inspection train with several officials arrived last night and departed for Greensburg this morning.
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Cripple Creek
Big Four
Greensburg
Indiana Indians Granted Pensions Across Several Districts
Washington reports pensions awarded to multiple Indians and widows with entries including Original, Supplemental, Restoration and Reissue categories. Recipients span locations such as Lebanon Crawford Fawcett Kokomo and Indianapolis with listed names like Gustave Rodhe James Livingston Abram Plunkett Thomas Roberts and Ella Roberts plus others across Indiana towns.
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Gustave Rodhe
Cumberland
James Livingston
Lebanon
Wm. Norton
Glenus Valley
Crawford Fawcett
Kokoro
John T Timberlake
Birthplace of Ba Taoe MEW’S Favorite’son’s Local Pickup
Farmers near Clifty continue corn gathering as John Gant returns home to Tl. Sanders of Decatur County visits for business. John Hook and wife return from trip. Christian church hosts preaching by Bro Kendall from Columbus. Protracted meeting begins at the U B church. The medicin company failed to show up last week. Thomas Hook kills his dog and plans for the meeting. John Knotts and wife visit Elwood. John M Boyt and wife in Columbus. Rev Hunt starts protracted meeting at church.
Social notices of visiting friends and travel across towns
Mrs. McKinney returns from Seymour visit while Mrs. Compton travels to Cincinnati. Mrs. Banker and Blanche visit Indianapolis. Jos Irwin and Dr Tanner move between Indianapolis and lectures. Frank Spotts family stays with Mrs. Sidener. Mrs Heckard visits her mother on Second street. Mary Ryan, Chas Thompson family, Pink Davis, Bosther return from Rushville and Shelbyville. Daisy Shane visits Indianapolis.
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Dr Heckard
Indianapolis
Rush
Second Street
Ellsworth Martin Named Postmaster at Plevna Indiana
Wasmington DC December Ellsworth Martin was yesterday appointed postmaster at Plevna Indiana, succeeding W J Da resigned.
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Plevna
Wasmington
D. C
Ellsworth Martin
How ‘County
Indiana
W. J
No-To-Bac for Fifty Conss Guaranteed Tobacco Cure
Fragments indicate a patent remedy claim titled No-To-Bac for Fifty Conss Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. Mentions men, price cues like 4.251 and 00, with garbled references to cars or a bid. No coherent narrative or verifiable names emerge from the readable text.
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Makea Ik
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Rev
C. A. Haehnle
Samuel Hitch
Major Strickland
Walter Coffee
W. W Stevens
Grant Perry
Elijah Carter
A. W. Trotter
Tom Lambert
Frank McCallie
Lathrop
T. 8
Terry
Theo. Templeton
Belle Stapp
Ollie Guck
Emma D. Perry
Myrtle Linke
S.G. Mullins
Ben Essex
Mrs
Kate
Plesinger
Young Clover
Eldredge
Erson
Joe
Jesse Newsom
Lucien Arbuckle
Ollie Spaugh
F. S. Tyner
SamMrex Hitchcock
Templeton
Sec’y
Carmen Smith
E W Titus
MA Locke
EL Williams, Will Wetz
Dan Beatty, John I Cochran
Ed Denman
Dr N G Smith
H A Tritt
J F Taylor
W H Day
Frank Irvin
Adrian George, Hubert Owens
Mr Ferner
Knight
E. L. Williams
John
I. Cochrane
A. E
George
Sir Knight
E. W. Titus
W. H
N. G. Smith
T. H. Owens
J. S
Taylor
the Guards
C. N. Beatty
F. B. Erwin
Sentinel
John F Fellows
Picket
S. L. Ferner
Basket Social
Clifford
Panhandle
Cambridge City
Louisville
J. A. George's
W. W. Israel
Isley & Israel
Shelbyville
Rep
Allison
Hull
Teachers’ Association
Walesboro
Greenwood
Jeffersonville
C. M. Keller
Charlotte
Anna Streitemeyer
Thomasville
B. B. Jones
Bartholomew
Miles
J. A Newton
Walter Johnson
Josh Conn
Dillsboro
Dearborn County
Jane M. Hofer
M. V. Jewell
East Seventh Street
Edinburg
Bartholomew County
Casearets
Father Oster
Frank. Wright
Call
Steve Wood
J. A George
Council
Frank May
Brown County
Lockman
John Setser
Ray ‘Anthony
Beck’s Grove
Samuel Rudolph
Miss Minnie Phillips
Murry Henry
Morton Hamilton
Geo. Noe
Jean McKinney
Ewing
Jo Gillaspy
Pat
Constantinople
Pittsburg
Simon
George 8. Henninger
Crothersville
G. L. Curtiss
Sarah T. Jackson
J. T. Shields
John A Ross
Phil Long
Dave Long
Kinney & Kinney
Ben Thompson
Jesse Anderson
A. R. Anderson
Elizabethtown
John Eberts
North
Thomas
Our
All Over
Clifty
John Gant
Mr. Sanders
Decature Co
A. J. Hunter
John Hook
Christain-church
Bro. Kendall
Medicin
Thomas’ Hook
John Knotts
Elwood
John M. Boyt
Hunt
U B
Charles Compton
Cincinnati
Dr.Banker
Miss. Blanche
Jos I. Irwin
Tanner
Tures
Frank Spotts
Family of Hope
Jane Sidener
Mary Ryan
Chas. Thompson
Pink Davis
Rushville
Charles Bosther
GL Remy
Daisy Shane
Vam
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