Postmaster Arranges Mail Delivery for Hon Sid Conger
A telegram from Washington dated April 11, 1898 directs Postmaster Perry Heath of Hope Indiana to deliver mail to both the residence and office of Honorable Sid Conger. The Hope Record notes Conger likely receives more mail than most local figures and welcomes the transfer of mail from Hope for free delivery.
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Sid Conger
Mat
Philip Spaugh
Post Office Department
Sid
Perry
Heath
Deeds and Transfers List for Hamilton and Columbus Areas
A historical record of quarter section deeds and transfers from 1898 including Hiram Halbert to William E Ogden and wife, Hawcreek and Colum bus districts, and multiple parcels in Jonesville and Irwin's subdivision with dates in 1898 and values noted. sequences show numerous property actions with names such as Tena Brockoff, Louis Heidenrick, George Dahn, and Adam Wolf among others.
E F Tuttle Returns to Hotel Life After Health Restorative West
E F Tuttle, pro prietor of the St Denis, spent years away from hotels seeking vigor in sheep raising in Western Kansas. He found health, slept not in a house for eighteen months, then returned to hotel work and resumed the business, a gain for Columbus and its citizenry.
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E. F. Tuttle
the St. Denis
Kanksas
Elee Columbus
Tuttle
Local notices and community updates from Seymour Indiana
The article notes various local items including the Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs. Halbert on Fifth street, real estate assessments and delays, a freeze affecting southern Indiana fruit growers, the Walesboro school closing with Miss Mayme Ruh, a large parent pupil dinner, rain halting and resuming ltrbing contractor work, Reeves Furniture Plant closing, Geo. Astry's Maccabees trip to New Albany, Miss Marty Roope joining Lexington Ky college faculty, the Brown county Mrs. Barkes funeral, Henry Stater's 21st birthday gathering, rising petty theft concerns, Hutchins meeting Governor Morat about encampment attendance, a new mail transmission contract with Southern Indiana railway, and local shoe store bargains from J. A. Newton.
Democratic nominations by ward for council positions
Democrats announced nominations for five ward council seats: Dryden, McCormack, Reeves, Bray, and Kelble with Emmerta. The notice lists required annual data gathering April 10 to 30 including names of guardians and school attendees, penalties for concealment, and a dental ad from Cascarets.
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Emmerta
Downing in Ingomar Impresses with Manly Force
A prominent Exchange praises Rob ert Downing in Ingomar for his robust physique enhancing the Barbarian role. The review notes his performance conveys manhood from a woman’s viewpoint and that his portrayal earns genuine audience sympathy.
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Mr. Downing
Ingomar
Robert Downing
Dont Forget That Lienberger Turns Out Noble Suits in Colum Bus
A notice notes Lienberger delivers fitting suits in Colum on a bus route, highlighting a distinctive local service. The item emphasizes practical attire and mobility within the community.
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Lienberger
Colum
Arthur Floyd and Alta Reed wed at bride's home near Geneva
Legal notices list numerous estate actions, real estate sales, and court dates. Trials scheduled include Wilton estate of John H Wilson and Henderson case for possession. various divorce and partition actions. and a motion to retax costs in slander case.
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Milton H. McIlvain
Eli M. Richardson
Alfred E. Richardson
James J. Richardson
Isaac M. Richardson
James M. King
Samuel H Vandeman
Mary J Vandeman
James W. Vandeman
Samuel H. Vandeman
Wm.m. Waltman
Charles Simons
Sarah E Simons
James L. ‘Wilton
John H Wilson
Isaac E Wilson
Theodore H. Wilson
Charles Henderson
Elizabeth J Ping
Calvin Elkins
Joseph Crouch
Louisa Fleetwood
Henry Ward
Nancy J Taylor
John Taylor
Sarah M Carter
Collins Carter
Lewis F Thompson
Morris Sinn
Lucinda Sinn
Rhoda Sherrel
Mary E Jones
Abad Sipes- Ve Polly
Ann Hopps
Ben G@ Hobbs
Wm. M Moser
Local Notes From Shelbyville City Scene
Miss Mable Williamson remains very ill with lung fever. John Barnhart Frank Lightfoot and Clem Braden of Shelbyville visit friends in the city. A thief stole George Lewelyn s thermometer from in front of his residence last night. Congress conventions dates will be changed due to encampment conflicts. Punk Boyatt arrives to arrange baseball season with Ed Redman secretary of Driving Park. Miss Nettie Poulton returned home to Columbus from a visit to Miss Hannah Fitzgerald Sey. The thief who took ten milk bottles from 830 Washington street has not returned them. Crump's Theatre promises fine seasonal attractions with Downing the next big draw. Franklin is praised for miles of good streets and improving muddy thoroughfares. Come see the city in a few weeks for changes.
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Franklin
Uged
Baseball season opens as city firms rush orders
The excerpt notes the National baseball season starting tomorrow with fans considering potential winners. It mentions Baltimore’s last year's pennant, while predicting a tougher season ahead, alongside local mentions of visitors and business activity.
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Baltimore
Homer Cutsinger Returns From Alaska Trip
Homer Cutsinger arrived home from Alaska showing the happiest mood in the state. He spent time at Sheep Camp with Dr. R. M. Howe and W. J. Breeding and decided to end his journey there. He says seasickness did not deter him but he chose not to travel further.
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Homer Cutsinger
Alaska
Homer
Coach Recovered After Wrecked Coach Moved to Indianapolis Shops
The wrecking crew returned to extract the damaged coach from a mud bath near the water. Large pulling blocks broke during the attempt. Boats aided workers as the car remained amid rising water. The coach was sent to shops after a new set of trucks was installed. Meals were served to the crew in the freight depot by Landlord Tuttle of the Hotel St Denis. Wm T Oolins of the first ward lauded as a top councilman and urged re election by a large majority.
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Indianapolis
Tuttle
St. Denis
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Offer
A vintage drug ad promises a refund if Laxative Bromo Quinine fails to cure. The genuine tablets bear L B Q on each tablet and are priced at 25 cents.
Madrid government vows to defend Spanish sovereignty in Cuba
The Madrid correspondent to the Daily Mail reports Lieutenant General Correa stating Spain will repel all attacks on Cuban sovereignty and align with European powers in support of Spain’s stance. Ministers say Cabinet resolutions will be sustained with energy amid ongoing military and naval preparations. The note adds a weather adage and mentions a Greensburg Review critique of wealth distribution and coal land sales in Alabama.
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Spain
Cuba
Alabama
Greensburg Review
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One Price Cash Shoe Store
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P. H. McCormack
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Rensweller
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Jos. T. Stahl
Lion Fire Insurance Co
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Nolte
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Tlinois
Calvin Remy
Fifth St
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Floyd R.d
Mr. Arthur Floyd
Miss Alta
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Adm
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Charles H. Gott
Thomas Heinbaugh
Wm. G Miles
Gertie Miles
Alva Heck
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Elizabeth Ping
Charles H. Henderson
William M. Waltman
Riley Gordon
Slate Va
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Rob’t Brown
Hannah E Richards
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Mable Williamson
John Barnhart
Frank Lightfoot
Clem Braden
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Ed Redman
Driving Park
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Hannah Fitzgerald
Sey
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Crump
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Geo
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Reeves Pulley
Dr. Elrod
Anna Jones
Taylorsville
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Daily Mail
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