Local notices and events from Newbern and Shelbyville
Community updates include Ezra Imlay rheumatism, Kinney & Kinney insurance chatter, Mrs. Kellenbarger ill in Orinoco, fall races hoped, Werner sale hogs, Lula Kennedy visiting Indianapolis, Waymansville M E Church picnic Aug 21, Nashville trip for W C Duncan and Oma, Schwartzkoph & Son bicycle races at Newbern fair, Owens and Williams at fair, Crumps Theatre opening Aug 23, Miss Mason visiting Prof Arthur Mason, Shelbyville thieves during Pow Wow, sick pension attorney’s daughter, a doctor’s visit anecdote, bicycle costume trend, Chas Pruitt returning from Cincinnati excursion, Big Four special to Cincinnati Aug 22 from Columbus, Ind. at 1.25 for round trip.
Mother of Alonzo Walling Visited Here
The mother of Alonzo Walling, who was hanged in Newport, is visiting nearby with relatives west of the city and taking a few days rest near this locality.
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Newport
A Fine Looking Old Lady Visits City
Mrs. Walling from Hamilton Ohio, mother of Alonzo Walling of Walling Jackson Lotoriety, spent a few days with relatives near the city. Seen Tuesday afternoon in several stores, she wore deep black and showed marks of recent mental suffering, attracting curious attention while keeping relatives’ names undisclosed.
Red Men Pow Wow Draws Colu Citizens to Shelbyville
Columbus delegation visits Shelbyville for the Red Men’s Pow Wow. Attendees include John Fehring Gary Gaston Frank Kollmeyer Fred Shaw Vince Thompson Hallie Smith M F Barrier Mike Cline Andy Becht Geo Ellis Dave Heagy Chas Bruce and others. News notes Lehman clerk J D Sidener on vacation.
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Columbus
Shelbyville
Local notes from town and county events
P B Ensley improves his residence property. John Kent of Brown County visited the city. Mrs Wm Wright traveled to Petersville to visit relatives. Wheelmen plan a ride to the Newborn farmers fair next week. Taylorsville prospering with Barney McAvenue pool halls reopening after three years. Old Settlers meeting August 28 at Patterson's grove seven miles west. Columbus sent a large crowd to Shelbyville including Mrs Will Snyder and many others. Chas Hopper returned from Columbus and will join Hotel Clarendon staff. Franklin Star.
Seymour the Town Built Upon the Sand
A historical note recalls Seymour, a settlement famed for its sand foundations and rapid growth. The piece traces its development, challenges, and the enduring imprint of its sandy origins on local life and geography.
Resigns and New Manager at Hotel Belvedere
Joe Tuohey resigns as manager of the Hotel Belvedere. Oll Furgeson will become the new manager under Mr. Tuohey with Furgeson already known as an experienced hotel manager. The piece notes Tuohey may return to Cincinnati and praises Furgeson’s qualifications. It also mentions Seymour town origin, Ferguson photography, and Jules Watters’ August 23 Crumps Theatre appearance.
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Joe Toohey
Hotel
Belvedere
Oll Furgeson
Tuohey
Joe Tuohey
Mr. Tuohey
Jules Watters
Crumps Theatre
Gas Question Sparks Columbus Street Debate
A column bursts with local quarrel over natural gas service as Columbus debates paving Washington Street, city growth, and street improvements. It cites Mr. Sandusky’s franchise and calls for evidence over promises while praising Seymour’s progress and urging industrial growth.
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Sandusky
Personal News Roundup From Local Town and Nearby Cities
Mrs H S Wells and daughter Irene visit friends in Indianapolis. Miss Lucy Inlow has been visiting E I Huber family and Ike Broomhall and Chas Barnaby return from Shelbyville. Mrs Chas Thompson and children visit Shelbyville. Mrs Geo Lewis and children go to Edinburg. Chas Linton makes a business trip. Arthur Mason arrives from North Vernon. Miss Anna McEwen hosts mandoline Club south of town. Mrs Ragsdale and son Frank go to Indianapolis. Mrs Campbell visits Indianapolis. Mrs Martha Cavenaugh leaves for Purger Oklahoma to reside. Levi Hege goes to North Vernon. Mrs Ed Snyder visits Walesboro. Mrs Aaron Hughs and daughter Anna and Mrs Elizabeth Keyes and daughter Cimelia visit Indianapolis. Miss Sarah Shields of Indianapolis visits Mrs W Griffith. Marcus Sulzer of North Madison visiting in city. Hon E P Ferris, at Deputy camp meeting, passes through en route to Indianapolis. The Barnes White Flyer drawing at City building 8 pm Monday Aug 23. Delinquent subscribers who haven’t paid will lose numbers. Baker S Ruddick. Better roads improve farm values. L A W Bulletin. For sale old papers 10 cents per hundred. Lost a three months old English Bulldog white with brown spot. Reward for return. 279-322 GEO Caldwell.
Baseball Standings for National and Western Leagues
Standings show National League clubs with wins and losses and winning percentages for all teams including Baltimore Cincinnati New York Cleveland Chicago Pittsburg Louisville Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis and Washington. Western League tables list Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee St Paul Detroit Kansas City and others with games played wins and percentages.
Moonlight party at Lucas home with moonlit dance
Mr and Mrs W J Lucas hosted a moonlight gathering on their elegant yard. A 75 ft square floor was laid for dancing and hundreds watched from the street as rain cleared and revelers danced late into the night.
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W.J. Lucas
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