Rail and hotel plans for Indiana railroad expansion in 1898
The article outlines new transport links on Southern Indiana lines from Westport to Elnora and Bedford connections with a future union depot. It notes a spring project to place depots near I Street, a possible B&O depot, and an April start for a Washington to Indianapolis connection train, improving Bedford travelers' access. It also covers encampment orders for the Grand Army of the Republic and travel arrangements for the May 1898 gathering in Columbus.
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Southern Indiana
Indiana
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Washington
Seymour
Indianapolis
Department of Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
City of
Columbus
Knightstown
Rushville
Greensburg
Veedersburg
Covington
Crawfordsville
Fowler
Lafayette
Thorntown
Lebanon
Shelbyville
Aurora
Lawrenceburg
Elkhart
Logansport
Pennsylvania Line
Columbbus
Kokome
Tipton
Noblesville
Franklin
Edinburg
Ariving
Crown
Stationery hub grows as public notes product quality
Geo H Cummins at 406 Wash 85 asserts the office aims to make stationery the city standard. The will of late W S Ray former editor of the Shelbyville Democrat, to be tested by his married sister Mrs F M Cory, follows as Ray’s paper Shelbyville Republican published over a month ago.
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Geo. H. Cummins
Mer
Shelbyville Democrat
F. M. Cory
Ray
Cure A Cold In One Day Ad Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers refunds if it fails and notes the genuine tablets bear IL and B Q on each pill. Price listed as 25 cents.
Special Bargains at One Price Cash Shoe Store
J. A. NEWTON offers ladies fine shoes at 50 cents per pair with sizes listed as 24 3 34 4 43. The Leader of Low Trices promotes bargain footwear at the One Price Cash Shoe Store tf.
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J. A. Newton
One Price Cash Shoe Store
Low Trices
Court House Loafing Curbed With Heat Shutoff
Janitor Conklin cut off heat from the court house hall radiators to curb loafing. He will seek an order from the Board of Commissioners at the next session prohibiting lounging as an offense. The note questions punishing the poor for warmth.
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Conklin
Mr. Conklin
Board of Commissioners
Country girl sought for housework duties
Help wanted advertisement states a girl from the country is preferred for housework. Enquire at this office for details and application.
Arson trial reports spread by competing papers
The Times and afternoon Democrat publish similar notes on the Nashville arson trial claiming evidence not complete and later when a verdict comes. The Star offers readers more news than both. A new society club Ed Georgia's Hen Roost Club forms with secret signs and city barnyard based tokens. Georgia resists revealing the main sign.
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Ed Georgia
Faked a Watch Leads to Jail in Clifford Missouri
Perry Vandervoort of Madison and Wilby Monroe of Madison solicited enlargements for S West's Art Gallery. A dispute over payment ended with Vandervoort arrest in Kisers boarding house after he returned stolen gold watch and jewelry to Tap Robinson. He confessed citing drunkenness.
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Miller
Mr. Robinson
Marshall Schooler
Vandervoort
Kisers
Diphtheria and Measles Hit Newbern Schools Hard
Diphtheria and measles run through Newbern with almost every child affected. School attendance is low with about twenty five in the lower room and ten in the upper room of thirty five. One death from tonsillitis occurred and the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Neal Emerich died yesterday and will be buried today in Newbern.
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Newbern
Neal Emerich
Weather Forecast for Chicago Feb 26
Chicago forecast calls for likely rain or snow tonight with possible snow accumulation and a warmer day Sunday. Temperatures stay near seasonal norms as precipitation moves through the region.
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Chicago
Ill
A Romance of Coon Hollow at Crump’s Theatre March 5
A Tennessee romance to be staged at Crump’s Theatre on March 5 showcases a tale of love and hate amid Southern life with realistic stage effects. The production promises quaint scenery and vivid depictions for northern audiences fond of Southern lore.
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Coon Hollow
Crump's Theatre
Social and political notes from Columbus and Seymour
Miss Mary Curtiss has recovered from illness. James Taylor is a guest at Columbus. Amos Burns of Columbus spent yesterday on business. C A Downs and R D Sanders in the city on business related to Columbus interests. Ursula Smith, guest of the Staples, returned to Columbus. Fred Ulrich sold his north Machanic Street residence and moved to his former Ulrich block home. Miss Kempler, missionary from India, arrives from Indianapolis to speak at M E church tonight and lead services tomorrow.
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Ursula Smith
J. O. Staples
Columbus,Sey. Dem
Fred Ulrich
Machanic Street
Taylor
Ulrich Block
Democrat
Encampment finance committee set for Monday night meeting
The encampment finance committee is requested to meet Monday night February 28 at the mayor's office at 7 30 promptly. The following persons constitute the committee W A Mooney John L Gysie John D Lyle E F Tuttle M T Reeves Wm Brockman Richard Shea John S Crump Will G Irwin M O Reeves W J Beck P B McCormack J N Marsh.
Reception honors Mrs Mary Burbank and Mrs Ingle
Mrs Dan Crow and Miss Katherine Burbank hosted a refined afternoon reception for Mrs Mary Burbank and Mrs Ingle of Oakland City. An elegant luncheon followed with palms and smilax decorating the house. The women also held a nine-table card party with Miss Gertrude Long winning the ladies prize. Guests included Mrs Burbank and Mrs Engle of Oakland City and Mrs Percy Maxwell of Keokuk Iowa.
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Dan Crow
Katherine Burbank
Mary Burbank
Ingle
Oakland City
Crow
Miss Burbank
Gertrude Long
Burbank
Engle
Percy Maxwell
Keokulk
Iowa
Telegrams and town notes from Greensburg and surroundings
Local items report Foster's illness at John DeBoss boarding house near the depot and Mrs. Moxley visiting friends in Columbus. Esther Thornton ill with grip. The G A R entertainment netted $57. Spragg brothers cleared of illegal voting charges in Jackson County. A delivery horse caused minor wrecks leaving wreckage and spilt groceries. Bradstreet notes trade strength with some political strain reflected in prices and activity.
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Will Foster
John DeBoss
John _Spragg
Charley Spragg
Columbus
Brownstown
Jackson County
Sentinel
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