Red Men Social Tonight With Crabb's Phonograph
Red Men and their families are invited to a social at the Red Men's Hall tonight. The program features the Red Men Orchestra, recitations by John S Cochran Carson George and Ed Jones, vocal numbers by Tabernacle Columbian Quartettes, soloists Franz Best Pearl Tice Nina Hawley Bertha Bozzell J D Emmons, piano solos by C Keller Mrs Hildebrand and Mrs Wells Griffith, and a banjo solo. The evening includes Crabb's phonograph entertainment and light refreshments including Golds knives forks and spoons at ardwitz.
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Red Men’s Hall
Antiquated pottery found near Williamsburg hints at lime kiln site
In a gravel pitwork near Williamsburg, county workers uncovered an old pottery or lime kiln. No utensils were found, but a glass-like fragment and sunbaked brick emerged. Further examinations may occur and new spoons were noted at Arnold's.
Eggs Hailler Event at Mormon Meeting Sparks Trial
In Johnson township a De war school house gathering led to eggs being hurled at a Latter Day Saint meeting soon after dawn. Four men Peter Dewar George Deckard Harry Thicketon and P M Scott faced charges but were acquitted after twenty five witnesses testified. Brown Co Dem notes the episode amid broad political sentiment.
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Jones
Dewar
Johnson Township
Peter Dewar
George Deckard
Harry Thicketon
P. M. Scott
Squire Guthrie
Brown Co. Dem
Notice to Merchants for Next Saturday Paper Issue
The Star announces its monthly big issue next Saturday afternoon with 2000 papers to be distributed in the city. Merchants are urged to submit local advertising a day or two in advance to ensure insertion.
Quarry Foreman Injured In Fall At San Consol Quarry
Reprorp reports Charles Quackenbush, lodge foreman at the Consoli dated stone quarry, was seriously injured when struck by a derrick hook and toppled down a thirty foot embankment. His condition is described as possibly fatal.
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Reprorp
Charles Quackenbush
Consoli
Attempted arson damages Trackwell residence in Shelbyville
Fire at the rear porch and side of Thomas B. Trackwell home in Shelbyville early this morning. strong coal oil odor detected but house was not destroyed. no motive or suspect named by Mr. Treadway.
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B. Trackwell
Adopted Son Sues Over Will Of Wealthy Wabash Banker
Allen G. Busick, adopted son, files suit to break the will of Joseph Busick who died last March leaving estate valued over $100,000. The will left property to the widow, another son, and a daughter while Bequst $1,000 goes to the adopted son. The complaint alleges the testator was unduly influenced due to illness.
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Joseph Busick
Allen G. Busick
Captain George T. Walker Dies in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Dec 8 Captain George T Walker aged 35 died here today of heart failure. Former inspector of steamboats and barges for the port of Philadelphia he came to Colorado Springs in June 1895 for pulmonary troubles. The remains will be taken east.
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Colorado Springs
Col
George T. Walker
Philadelphia
Thig City
Walker
All Over Brown What the People of Brown Are Doing
W. M. Waltman of Georgetown attended county business yesterday. Mrs. Rebecca Crouch, judged insane, was moved to the Indianapolis insane hospital. George A. Allison lies dangerously ill but improving. County Treasurer Isaac Tabor traveled to Indianapolis to settle with the state treasurer. Zach Hamblen visited relatives in Hamblen township and returned to Warren county. Thomas Hamblen of Warren county visits old friends in this county. Commissioners court met in regular session. term described as busy. William Winchester and Mrs. Billington of Nashville visited Georgetown. John Bond filed bond for county poor asylum contract and will assume control March 4. Buckwheat flour advertised as genuine by Henry Mier. 38315
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John Bond
County Poor Asylum
Cure a Cold in One Day Promoted by L B Q Tabs
Mrs. C. Greaves and Mrs. Louise Lawrence visit Columbus to secure quarters for the upcoming Ladies G A R encampment on May 18 and 19, 1898. Local people expected to welcome visiting delegates as Columbus is known for hospitality.
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C. Greaves
la Fayette
Louise Lawrence
Indianapolis
English glassman forms firm to run Ft. Wayne works
Richard Davis of England forms a new company to operate the Ft. Wayne glass works idle under receiver, with Fred G. Seitz of Marion Indiana and John Graham of Sharpsburg Pennsylvania, promising employment for over three hundred men.
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Ft. Wayne
Horse Thief Arrested in Dodson Gang Case
Anderson reports Frank Manor arrested in Indianapolis by Superintendent Robbins. He is the third Dodson gang member jailed awaiting trial. The Dodsons and Manor have driven horse thefts for eighteen months across Indianapolis and the gas belt, with at least fifty horses traced to the gang.
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Anderson
Frank Manor
Indianapolis
Robbins
Dodson
Frank Dodson
Gas
City Salary Revisions Spark Debate on Government Cost
The report compares present and proposed annual salaries for city posts led by Mayor Marshal and Police with a total reduction of about 1930. Residents debate cutting more or vacant offices to save funds as editor remarks and local notices share brief personal items.
Wood Shed Bakers and Insurance Dues Notice
Advertisements mention Wood Shed Bakers run by J A George and a weekly or daily insurance notice. Kinney & Kinney handle sickness and accident benefits with monthly dues. Public notices announce candidate announcements for city or county to be inserted until after the convention.
Christmas Gifts and Local Notes Across Indianapolis
Henry 38815 offers fine buckwheat flour while Arnold's markets a finest line of Christmas gifts. Dr Banker visits Indianapolis. Mrs Dalton returns there. Ed Coleman suffers rheumatism. Test fire alarm recorded. Samuel Hitchcock travels to Columbus. Wayland & Wells install a citizen’s phone in their grocery. Prof. O E Butler of Columbus visits. Commissioners audit and allow claims. Blanche Weisner visits Maude Irvin. Mrs Elizabeth Keyes and daughter Mary visit Indianapolis. Halbert receipt increases pension to 14 dollars monthly. Harrington family returns from North Vernon. Barbra Trenkenshead and Marietta visit Indianapolis. John Williams travels to Mobile on business. Senate panel favors bill prohibiting pelagic sealing. Hutchings from Chicago departs to Indianapolis then Chicago. Ambrose Dobson, distressed over domestic trouble, attempts self harm but will recover. Kinney & Kinney move their insurance office to Republican building. Spaniards favor McKinley’s message. Cubans split on its impact. John Funk fined for liquor law violation pays and destroys license. National bank report shows more banks liquidating than forming. 71 banks liquidated, 38 failed, 44 new organized. total 8,610 banks with capital about 963,488,095. State banks numerous with similar capital. global share 25 percent of banking capital.
Boy Escaped Marion Home Is Returned
Laurel Indiana December 8 Dorsey Wright twelve year old who escaped from the children's home at Marion was captured in Laurel and sent back to Marion by G Marsh chief of police. The boy had found a home with Milton Williams.
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Laurel
Dorsey Wright
Marion
Ind
G. Marsh
Milton Williams
Scots Rite Conclave Attendees In Indianapolis List
The high Masons at Indianapolis for the Scottish Rite conclave include Wm Henderson B M Hutchins Chas Hege Albert Trotter W F Kendall C A Sargent James Glanton. Oliver Flannagan, just married a week, vanished after a post office errand leaving a letter to his wife saying he and his sixteen year old brother were devin Mortho Kion dyke. The bride is distraught and has no explanation for his desertion.
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Lish
Oliver Flannagan
Flannagan
Devin
Mortho Kion
Special Bargains at J A Newton One Price Cash Shoe Store
Bargain list from J A Newton advertises baby moccasins in multiple colors at 20c value 35c. Childs spring heel boots 3 to 8 priced 40c value 65c. Men’s Kid boots 20 inch leg offered at 2.00 value 3.00. Includes assurance of honest pricing and no deceit.
Polynomial miscellany of snippets from various papers
A collage of brief items mentions John Carr of Columbus visiting town, W T Roach of Seymour Dem ocrat traveling to Columbus on business, and assorted quotes about subscriptions to Ohio Weekly Farmer and the Ohio Weekly Farmer offers. Also notes social items, light humor, and short commentary from multiple papers.
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W. T. Roach
Seymour Democrat
Columbus
Sey
Sister Anthony O Connell Dies at 82 In Norwood
Sister Anthony O Connell born in Limerick Ireland and raised in Maine died today at St Josephs asylum Norwood at age 82. She entered the Sisters of Charity in Emmettsburg Maryland at 20 and served notably in Civil War hospital work in Nashville. The Good Samaritan Hospital in this city was known as Sister Anthony s hospital.
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Nashville
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sister Anthony's Hospital
Hired Man Steals 325 Dollars From Farmer
Elkhart December 8. Martin Travenier a farmer three miles south of town says his hired man took off with 325 dollars yesterday while Travenier and his wife helped a neighbor butcher. Police report no trace yet as mortgage payment time nears and the loss hurts the farm family.
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Elkhart
Martin Travenier
Tabenier
Travenier
Y M C A Plans College Band Services for Men
The Y M C A arranged a five man college band to lead special services for men during the holiday week. The Board of Directors met at Frank McNeal's home and will fill four vacancies on expiration of terms January 1, 1898. Nominees announced: Fred Donner G L Reeves E E Waddington H H Bassett.
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Frank McNeal
Frank May and G. E. Wilson Visit Columbus on Business
Frank May and G. E. Wilson of Columbus were in town for business. The brief note records their appearance and departure.
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Frank May
G. E. “Wilson
Columbus
Remains Interred in Moravian Cemetery
Dr. Geo Dennison of Columbus attends a today call that moves readers to give. The piece urges donations and urges everyone to give what they can to meet dues.
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Geo. Dennison
Columbus
Call
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Taylorsville
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