Life Insurance Paid to Widow After Policy Lapse
Mrs Hamblin received 450 dollars from Equitable Life Insurance of New York after her husband Wm Hamblin died. The policy lapsed in February for nonpayment but the company offered pay up for reinstatement. the widow chose to accept the paid up insurance. This example shows life insurance's value for families in need and the benefit of having a reliable policy in a solid company.
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Wm. Hamblin
Equitable Life Insurance of
New York
Columbus Cancels Greensburg Football Game
Columbus team cancels a scheduled football game with Greensburg after Greensburg failed to appear. Columbus players and boosters had prepared posters and materials, expressing frustration at the Greensburg no show. A replacement game was planned at the Park this afternoon.
Mother’sAdvice to a Child on Honor and Gratitude
A speaker urges respecting mothers as life’s best guide and friend. He warns boys to heed maternal counsel to avoid causing their mother trouble, stressing the depth of a mother’s friendship and its loss.
Thanksgiving whispers and town notices in a small city paper
Rhythmic local items report holiday plans, church events, and social remarks. Notes mention a Woman's Musical program at the Presbyterian church, Thanksgiving visits, a rumor about Cooper flats sale, and birthday celebrations. A fatal Cambridge train incident ends with a found body near Ray's Crossing.
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Cambridge
Ray’s Crossing
Turkeys Disposed at Frank Toohey’s Place
Frank Toohey’s business reported disposing of a number of turkeys yesterday. No further details on quantity or circumstances were provided.
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Frank Toohey
Unpopular Measure Fails in Koxomo Council Vote
Councilman Scott Armstrong failed to pass a salary reduction for city officers in Koxomo Indiana last night. Only two votes supported the proposal, and it was defeated.
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Koxomo
Ind
Scott Armstrong
Substitution in Columbus Newsroom Sparks Rivalry
The Columbus Times works long hours to gather truths from meetings and events. The Star copies from the Times and sometimes uses two to three reporters in the field. A columnist suggests the Star can compete for local news and cautions Times against vanity.
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Columbus
The
Times
the Times
Marsh
Nuts
Debate on the gold standard sparks Bartholomew county talk
A local challenger invites Bartholomew County voters to a public discussion in January on the proposition that the single gold standard is British in origin and harmful to American industry. The note echoes partisan economic debate of the era.
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Epirres Star
Hamilton
Jefferson
Bartholomew County
W. E. Newcomn
John P. Davis Travels to Columbus on Business
John P. Davis went to Columbus this morning on business. Rep.
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John P. Davis
Columbus
Sey
Watches and Contests Spark Raffle Entries at Event
Votes received to date highlight a watch contest with prizes including a gold watch. Names such as J. H. Kaiser, Mr. & Mrs. Williams, Emma Ping, Willie Smith, Susie Wilson, El Jones, Walter Waltman, and others appear among participants and organizers in a local fundraising or community gathering.
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Willie Smith
Susie Wilson
el Jones
Local Social Notes Mention Hope Trip and Home Plans
Miss Susie Wilson and Lila Burnett traveled to Hope last evening. Wilson runs a dancing school in Hope. Ed C. Becht, the candy maker, and his family plan to move to Columbus for their future home. The Pennsylvania company has bought 1500 tons of steel rails for early spring delivery on the Louisville division. Train 18 on the Big Four set new records between Indianapolis and Cincinnati with 135 minutes for 110 miles hauled by a Schenectady engine, stopping at Shelbyville and Greensburg and easing to meet trains 35 and 37.
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Susie Wilson
Lila Burnett
Hope
Ed CG
Becht
Columbus
Sey. Dem
Pennsylvania Company
Louisville
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Schenectady
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Tom and Jerry Sign Sparks 19th Century Barter Story
In town a window sign reads Tom and Jerry. A man asks for the cocktail then compares it to liquor prices, tallying items to eighty two cents. He buys half a pint after reciting a shopping list of eggs sugar liquor to justify the cost.
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Tom and Jerry
Tom
NewTon's One Price Cash Shoe Store Ad
An advertise for J. A. New ton's One Dollar Cash Shoe Store selling baby moccasins in multiple colors at 35c, children spring heels 40c to 65c, and men’s 20 inch Kid boots at $2.00, with claim of honest values and no deceit.
Local Society Album Notables and Long-Distance Visit
A list of names appears with ages and relations in a society column style. Mentioned are Mrs Fred Ulrich Mrs George Habig Mrs Fred Kollemeyer and others alongside a note that M and Mrs T R Browning traveled this morning to Morris City Illinois to visit their daughter Mrs Oliver Clark.
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Fred Ulrich
George Habig
Fred Kollemeyer
Tom Hulloo
Cees Eee
Chas. Jones
Oliver Clark
Morris City
Ill
Eliot Spencer Stages Julius Caesar In Grand Theatre Presentation
Audience packed last night to see Elihu B. Spencer portray Cassius in a stirring Julius Caesar. Geo Macomber as Brutus drew praise for loyalty and sacrifice, Isabel Pengra as Portia impressed as a devoted wife, and Frank Hising as Mark Antony earned acclaim. Scenery of Rome and Philippi cited as especially beautiful.
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Elihu B. Spencer
Spencer
Cassius
Isabel Pengra
Pertian
Frank Hising
Mark Antony
Rome
Philippi
Firemen's Ball Nets $50 in Charity
The Firemen's Ball last night was a success in every way and netted $50. Steamboat engineer Mapieow of Mapieow, Ind., died suddenly. William Ketcham, engineer of the steamer Bostona, which replaced the Telegraph, collapsed last night en route to Madison.
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Mapieow
Ind
William Ketcham
Telegraph
Madison
Work on Indiana college building halted for lack of funds
Etwoop Indiana November 24 Work on the new forty thousand dollar college building has been suspended indefinitely. The structure is about half finished with most materials already on the ground. A shortage of funds and other complications caused the stoppage.
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Etwoop
Ind
Mrs Thompson Held for Sanity in Indianapolis Hospital
Mrs. Alice M. Thompson of Van Buren township was brought to Nashville by sheriff last Sunday for commitment. Reported to be about thirty, she is to be sent to the insane hospital in Indianapolis. John Richards, son of Winfield Richards, died of typhoid at Bear Creek residence Monday. Eliakim Hamblen, ill for weeks near Cleona, shows no improvement.
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Alice M. Thompson
Sandy M. Thompson
van Buren Township
Nashville
King
Apolis
Thompson
Chiddren Brown, Co
Glan
Campbell
Indianapolis
Richads
Bear Creek
Local social notes from Grammer and surrounding towns
Miss Bernice Childers of Grammer visits grandparents A. J. Mc Leod and wife in Orinoco. Mrs. Mary Ellen Emmons and Mrs. Mary Fleming of Noblesville arrive. Norval Bege returns from Noblesville. Anna Freidly of Madison visits friends, then departs for Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Boyd travel to Indianapolis. Dr. Will McLeod returns from Sardinia and Alert. Campbell family heads to Indianapolis for Thanksgiving. Frank Flannigan arrives from Edinburgh to stay with J. D. Sidener. Bila Carter and Miss May Kebble go to Waynesville. Della Darling visits from Union Township. Fannie Spurgeon returns to Waynesville. Mrs. Sarah Houck and son go to Edinburg.
Wall Waren Couple Attends Event
Mr and Mrs Wall Waren attended a social gathering, described in a brief local notice with uncertain wording but indicating their presence at the event.
Caught a Walking Fish Exhibit Draws Curiosity
A fragment describes a fish found near a harbor outside a harbor area. It had no true gills but possessed two false gill structures and armlike appendages. The creature measured about three inches and showed bright yellow coloration that faded when placed in alcohol.
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Pacific Commercial
Advertiner
City mayor dodges a road project clash in tense office quarrel
A crowd of angry citizens confronts the mayor over a road junction plan. The spokeman accuses delay while the mayor weighs a secret to spur action. He hints work would start late November if opponents resist, aiming to prove resolve without wrecking winter sites.
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Spokasnane
Provanre
Royhas
Tam
Simmer
Unclear Sea Note Sparks Lobster Pen Visit Imagery
The fragment discusses the visibility of the sea near the Bermudas and fishermen noting lobster pens. It blends disjointed phrases about their placement and an unclear action involving a ball and a person. The readable content is sparse and fragmented.
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Bérmudas
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Salem
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Cash Shoe Store
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Sandy Tooley
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Walter Coup
Charles Norton
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Hazel Voris
Minnie Cochrane
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Mrs. B. M. Boyd
Will McLeod
Sardinia
Fred Campbell
Frank Flannigan
Edinburg
J. D. Sidener
Bila Carter
May Kebble
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Della Darling
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