Exoneration for Garry Sprague in Cincinnati horse case
Garry Sprague, brother of Charles Sprague of this city, is cleared in a Cincinnati race entry scandal. He was accused of entering a horse under a false name, a scheme that reportedly netted $5000 for the horse and involved up to $60,000 traded nationwide. The horse was a 45 to 1 long shot. Farmers in Central Indiana anticipate profits from cattle feeding as last year, with higher prices for feed and cattle expected this year.
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Mr. Sprague
Caces
Hope Defeats Columbus In Close Baseball Game
Hope fielded a strong team and edged Columbus 6 to 8 in a lively match. Key players include Schooler Snyder and Kendricks with solid defense and outfield play. Fawcett and Saunderford paced the battery while Cox and Essex produced notable hits and runs. Two-base hits by P Essex and home runs by Cox Kendricks and Heron highlight the scoring. The contest featured frequent lead changes and strong effort from both clubs.
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Columbus
Schooler
Cox
Moody
Hope
P. Essex
Kendricks
Heron
Jackson
Fawcett
Saunderford
Dodds
Watches and death notes stir local papers town by town
Edinburg Call reports a man found dead by a railroad in Franklin, with a supposed stolen watch linked to Powell, later contradicted by another paper. Franklin Star notes the misidentification and calls the Call premature. Shelbyville Republican recounts Pow Wow chatter about wanderers seeking beds, a lively night, and local pride. Charles Banta, son of the late Judge Banta, dies of typhoid in Marion. Stella Dessie and Belle Holland return from Columbus funeral.
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Olivery
Franklin Star
New Suits Filed in Circuit Court Yesterday
Civil docket shows Ann F. May as administrator of Wm. F. Seal estate suing Saran E. Seal et al to sell land for debts with W. W. Lambert attorney. Richard Casket Co. sues Eugene I. Huber on a $200 note. Marshall Hacker represents the plaintiff. Hog prices rise while a local Columbus butcher promotes bargains.
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Ann F. May
Wm. F. Seal
Saran E. Seal
W. W. Lambert
Richard Casket Co
Eugene I. Huber
Marshall Hacker
Local Baseball Standings And New Building Progress
The page lists National League teams and standings with wins and losses for clubs such as Boston Cincinnati New York Chicago and others. It notes a new block at the corner of Second and Jackson streets by Mr. Cook of Belleville Brown County, currently up to the first floor and expected to improve the city’s appearance.
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Minnepolis
Second
Jackson Streets
Cook
Belleville
Brown County
Ferguson photographs Reeves engines for Mexico shipment
Photographs show large new Reeves & Co. engines slated for immediate shipment to Mexico. The scene captures a splendid likeness of the engines. The article also notes ongoing heavy work at the Reeves plant with twelve to thirteen hour days.
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J. E. Ferguson
Reeves & Co
Mexico
Ferguson
Squire's Court Faces Assault Provoke Trials
Nancy Seattle is charged with assault and battery and a warrant issued for her arrest. Lucy Sader faces provoke and assault charges based on Wilson's affidavit. The court docket, under Judge Palmer, includes cases to be tried this term.
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Nancy Seattle
Levin Wright
Wilson
Lucy Sader
Critchfield Delivers Notable City Hall Lecture
W C Coro reports a large audience at City Hall heard Joseph Critchfield praise bygone days and witness him in apparent prime again. The audience felt rewarded and wished him continued success in his remaining days.
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City ,Hall
Joseph Critchfield
City, Hall
Camp Crump Receives Silk Flag from John Crump
John S. Crump presented a silk flag to Camp No. 32 Sons of Veterans in a formal ceremony. Captain W. A. Stevens accepted the flag as Crump gave the speech. the flag measures four and a half by five and a half feet and is highly prized by the camp.
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John S. Crump
Sons of Veterans
Boy Fatally Injured After Bicycle Fall
In Marshfield on August 17, 14 year old John Hamer Jr. of West Lebanon fell from his bicycle and broke his neck last evening in a fatal accident.
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Marshfield
John Hamer
West Lebanon
Farmer F H Marshall found dead in Laketon barn
The body of farmer F H Marshall was found in his Laketon barn around 11:45 AM by his son. Death appears due to heart failure. Dr A P Latham, recently from this city, now practices at Haskin Hospital in Wheeling West Virginia.
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F. H. Marshall
Laketon
A. P. Latham
Wheeling W. Va
Haskin
Visit to Miss Clara Von Fange and Maple Grove Auction
A Shelbyville notice states George Gundrum, 50, shot himself amid domestic troubles. It mentions visits to Miss Clara Von Fange, a public auction at Maple Grove selling six sows and pigs, and a 2 p.m. Saturday sale. Gio. Werner, butcher, listed. The incident occurred August 17.
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Seymour
Maple Grove
Gio. Werner
Shelbyville
Aug
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