Birthday Party Honors Miss Josephine Carr Tenth Birthday
Mrs. John Carr of Maple Grove hosted a birthday party for her daughter Miss Josephine Carr with Florence Bush Stella Keith and Georgian Bush. Guests included Edith Daugherty Blanch Daugherty Lottie Best Fannie Western Christina Christian Amy Greenfield Amy Lewellyn Georgia Jackson Pearl Gillespie and others. An evening of games ended with a lunch of cream cake and fruit served at nine o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carr
Maple Grove
Florence
Georgian Bush
Stella Keith
Christmas in Mt Liberty and local gatherings noted
Health remains fair in Mt Liberty as Christmas is enjoyed. News covers Protracted meeting at Clark's church led by Rev Frank Whittington, visits by Sam Walker of Cleona and J Wallace Patterson in Columbus, and a Mt Liberty sermon by Franks Cooper. Indiana Republicans plan Indianapolis conference to discuss finance and Gage plan with local attendance.
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Sam Walker
Cleona
Sam
Clark’s Church
Frank Whittington
Indianapolis
Gage
Franklin Star
Bundle of kindlings handed out at handle factory
A bundle of kindlings was given away with each load of wood at the local handle factory. The event highlights a promotional gesture by the factory, drawing attention to its wood products and labor practices.
The Mercury Rises with Georges $1 Wood Load
J A Georges delivers a notable wood load priced at one dollar boosting local supply. The event highlights affordable timber amid rising demand and the vendor’s quick sale to residents.
Thanks From Cara For Prize Watch To Miss Beryl May
Cara of Thanks thanks Miss Beryl May for a prize watch won by the twelve year old girl through the assistance of her friends. The little lady prizes the gift highly and credits friends who helped her receive it.
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Beryl May
iStan
Little Lady
Indiana Vets Death Rate Likely Steady in 1897
Col. James S. Dodge of Elkhart, commander of the Indiana division G A R, attending the republican conference, said his forthcoming 1897 report would show the death rate among Indiana veterans roughly the same as in 1896. The report will be issued in about twenty days.
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James S. Dodge
Elkhart
Indiana
Florida Excursion Tickets On Sale Through Louisville And Cincinnati
Southern Railway offers Excursion tickets to Florida and other Southern resorts in connection with the Queen and Crescent Route. Details and best routes available. inquiries directed to Wa H Taylor Southern 98 Asst Genl Pass Agent Louisville KY and Tr Louisville Ky. United Republican gathering attendees listed followed by women officers elected at Rath bore Sisters with names and positions.
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Southern Railway
Louisville
Cincinnati
Queen & Cres
Birth and Marriage Statistics for Indiana 1897
The state board of health reports births in Indiana for 1897 show 16 717 male and 15 557 female births, 583 illegitimate births, and 1 160 births of unknown sex. Five triplets were born. Clarke County tops marriage rate while ranking fourth in birth rate. Total marriages reached 20 419, down 819 from the prior year. Foreign born groom count 1 020 and brides 750. Over 5 000 brides and 435 grooms were under twenty.
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Indiana
Clarke County
Christmas readings and local notices fill Shelbyville page
Ino Kirkwood is out again while Carpenter left his harness shop for Klondike or another place. Chas Pettigrew of Indianapolis spent Christmas with his parents. The M E church cantata drew a good crowd. Merchants report a lively holiday trade. A J Winterroad visited Indianapolis over Christmas with his wife. G. Angleton visits his brother. Gater and Shoaf spent Christmas at Madison. A fight between Will Cum and Joe Parr over pigeons occurred at Christmas. The paper notes kidney bladder troubles with an ad for Utah Kidney Beans and Tarzine ointment for skin and liver. Mr A M Sears of Columbus was guest of Edward Price Sunday. A potential New Year may bring a white Christmas for the young folks.
Oderless vault cleaning and local notices
A collection of short items notes a vault cleaning by F Daun and various local notices. It mentions a sick son of Anderson Shultz, fashion at Lienberger's, pension increases for James McKain and Richard Smith, a reopened district No 5 school after measles, job prospects for young men, and Flora Patterson's Christmas visit to Maple Grove. It also comments on overall Christmas trade in the area.
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Flora .Patterson
Christmas and local notices from Walesboro items
Christmas entertainment at the Baptist church drew a large crowd. Notable movements include Mr. W. Whalen returning from Illinois, J. Smith and wife visiting relatives, and Mrs. Oscar Ross visiting family. J. Piercefield family to visit daughter Mrs. J. Beatty. Edward Franke plans to move to Kansas. Mrs. Cutsinger dies at home after illness. Local sales ad for rainwear and shoes, and travel ticket note for Big Four line via Indianapolis.
Zero Weather's Enemy and J A Georges Insurance Dues
Fragmentary notice references a sick benefit and accident insurance with monthly dues. Mentions Brinxy and Kinney and uses unclear phrasing about payment and coverage for injury or illness. No clear event or outcome to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinxy& Kinney
To Cure a Cold in One Day Says Laxative Bromo Quinine
A sold remedy promises to cure a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine tablets. Drugstores refund money if it fails. each tablet contains L B Q. The ad notes the price as 25e and urges buyers to check the label.
Allen Farmer Improves Feed Mill Operations Despite Rumors
A local notice from Allen Farmer assures customers that the feed mill will operate as usual. He urges patrons to bring in their orders and confirms continued production amid misleading claims by unscrupulous individuals.
Injured Baseball Player Shot At Dance In Rockville
Ike Durett, a local baseball player, was seriously wounded during a dance in Rockville on Christmas night when William McKeen shot him. McKeen was arrested Sunday morning and released on a $500 bond.
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Rockville
Ike Durett
William “McKeen
McKeen
Mason Banquet Details Social Evening Include Local Leaders
The Masonic order held a banquet with members, wives, and daughters in attendance. Ex Congressman Cooper, Mayor Beck, Dr Curtiss, Mrs Hinman, and Joe Sweeney gave talks while Schnur's orchestra provided music.
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Masonic Order
Cooper
Beck
Curtiss
Hinman
Joe Sweeney
Schnur
Paternity case against William Kennedy ends in jury disagreement
The trial of the state ex rel. Daisy Gillespie v. William Kennedy, cashier of the Hope Farmers Bank, concluded with a hung jury and dismissal in the Jennings circuit court after a change of venue from this county.
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Daisy Gillespie
William Kennedy
Hope Farmers’ Bank
Jennings
Krag Reynolds Co. Fails in Indianapolis
Krag Reynolds Co the large wholesale grocer in Indianapolis collapsed yesterday afternoon with debts totaling 354620 dollars and 27 cents. The firm served many Columbus merchants and is believed to have assets near 400000 dollars.
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Krag-Reynolds Co
Indianapolis
Narrow Escape for Mikie at Columbus Train Station
Mike Fender slipped while boarding a moving train at Columbus station on Saturday evening and was dragged under the wheels. Friends pulled him free, suffering only minor injuries. Ed Call reports the dramatic incident distracted bystanders and described as a narrow escape.
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Mike Fender
Columbus
Gee
Darrow
Mikie
Call
Air Tight Heater wood sales noted by J A Georges
J A Georges advertises air tight heater wood in local listings. The notice highlights available wood products and contact details for purchase.
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J. A. George
Remarkable W R C Quilt Presented to Lafayette Soldiers Home
The W R C in this city completed a quilt for Lafayette Soldiers Home dated December 28. The white quilt has a red white and blue border with a central flag and flying eagle. It lists Ellsworth Post W R C Ellsworth Post G A R Honan Post U V E and 560 names of individuals including many non members. The quilt netted a little over 23 dollars.
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Ellsworth Post
A. R
Honan Post
Town Ball at City Hall Promises Grand Draw
Rolla Company presents a grand ball on Thursday December 30 at City Hall. Admission is 50 cents, and ladies attend free. Proceeds benefit U R K of P ball roll.
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Rolla Company
Resignation of Dr A H Ball Founder of Local Congregational Church
Anderson December 27 Dr A H Ball founder and first pastor of the Congregational Church here tendered his resignation and will return to Brockton Massachusetts his announcement last evening caused surprise and regret He gave a reason for his resignation
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Congregational Church
Anderson
A. H. ‘Ball
Brockton
State teachers meet for a full week in sessions
The state teachers association will convene on Tuesday and hold sessions throughout the week attended by teachers from across the state. The program includes many interesting features. County superintendents and legal associations will also hold meetings next week.
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State
Legel
Local residents head to Indianapolis for meetings and visits
Rev G L Curtis travels to Indianapolis with board of trustees members for DePauw University events. Miss Nellie Emig and Miss Mary Roop visit Indianapolis to see friends and relatives. Many residents, including Mrs Cohee Dr Calmer and Mrs Jewell, attend state teacher and township trustee gatherings. Several locals journey to Seymour Brownstown Rushville and Fountain City for visits and meetings.
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G. L. Curtis
Indianapolis
DePauw University
Jewell
Indianapoli
State Association of Township Trustees
Unknown fragment hints at a pay line and game reference
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a line seven on Hook pea and a phrase it will pay you to see suggesting an ad or game line. No clear people organizations places dates or concrete outcomes are readable.
Unclear fragmentary notice of county officials and relatives
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names such as David Stillinger William Robinson Lew Ennis and wife Frank Stillinger Chris Stillinger and others with references to county officials and relations. The passage is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome.
Weeder Paid His Fine After Sunday Visit
A city report states Billy Weeder expressed regret and said he hoped to see Constable Joe Gabe. He reportedly skipped the city months ago, leaving fines and costs unpaid.
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Billy Weeder
Weeder
Matt
Joe
Gabe
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Josephine
Miss Josephine
Edith Daugherty
Blanch Daugherty
Lottie
Fannie Western
Christina Christian
Amy Greenfield
Amy Lewellyn
Georgia Jackson
Pearl Gillespie
Bessie Jackson
Elva Busa
May Broomhall
Jessie Hodler
Katie Eisele
Mildred Daugherty
Georgia Clutch
Ollie Carr
Josephine Carr
Ralph Gillespie
Robert Eisele
Edward Eisele
Lester Lewellyn Lewis Carr
MT. Liberty
Christ
W. H. Howards
H. V. Copenhaver
Jape
News Copenhaver
Dewney
Irends
J. Wallace Patterson
Irwis Patterson
Frank Cooper
Waymanaville
J. H. Cooper
Mt. Liberty School House
Claire Turpin
Republican State Conference
Spichler
J. A. Georges
Days
Sentinel
Florida
Wa H Taylor
Mm Railroad Company
W. A. Stevens
A. Overstreet
W. H. Dowell
H. E. Well
W.T. Stott
Casa Archery
Jeff Huffman
Burneville
James Petree
Elizabethtown
John Williams
Burnsville
Isaac Jackson
Rome
Belle Schowe, Mo
B.C
Lizzie Murray, J. S
Lizzie Stofer, E. J
Lou Shank, M. of T
Carrie Bolinger, M
Mattie Boeschen
Maggie Campbell
T. Alms Smith
O. G
Carrie Seward
Allie Dobson
Birth and Marriage Statistics
State Board of Health
Ino
Kirkwood
Carpenter
Klondike
Chas. Pettigrew of
M. E. Church
A. J. Winterroad
Thos
Gater
Frank Shoaf
Madison
Geo. Angleton
Will Cum
Parr
Crim
Chas. M, Cartney
Utah
Philadelphia
Dle
Liver Turners—A
Houser & Parxar
A. M.’Sears
Edward Price
Shelbyville Rep
Star Office
Turpin
Wwg
Oderless
F. Daun
Anderson Shultz
Lienberger’s
James McKain
Richard Smith
Clifford
Wayne Township
Adv
Walesboro
Mr. W. Whalen
Illinois
J. Smith
Wife
Oscar Ross
Rebecca Roeggle
Ily
J. Piercefield
Mrs. J. Beatty
Edward Franke
Kansas
Jessie Walker
Jackson Co
Bert Phillips
Mrs. F. Polen
Jos. E. Irwin
Major Strickland
Hhuse
A. Newton
Cash Shoe Store
Wtf
Allen Farmer
Krag-Reynolds Co.Falls
Distillers
U. R K
P. Ball
Nellie Emig
Edinburg
Cohee
Dr. Calmer
Rey Fuller Swift
Ben Parker
Jonesville
Vansta
Edna May
Adam May
Flatrock
Jane Sidener
Mary Roope
Lelia Coleman
Elmer Burnett
Chicago
Paul Brown
Remy
Seymour
W. W. Lambert
Amy Brown
Fannie Pope
CD Laird
State Teachers’ Association
Nellie
Anna Laura
Reynolds
Cornelius Woodard
Fountain City
F R Woodard
J E Ferguson
C B
Keith
Stella Hartwell
New Albany
Jobn I and
James Cochrane
Brownstown
Len Stine
Theo Mar “Ay
LS Armen
J D Hunter
Rushville
O P Turner
Con
Yersville
Mamie Newton
Ferguson
Seymour Views of Furniture
The
Seymour Furnitues Co
Middlefork
KiieDe
Reap
Hanover
Washington
Petting
Greenland
Finley
G City
Swift
Intenine Lawton
Heme
Jane Boni
David
Stillinger
Wm. Robinson
Wit
Lew Ennis
Frank Stillinger
Chris: Stillinger
Parry McDonald
Howard ‘Lee
Tom Bases
Hie County
Co. A
Alger
Rom
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