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Robbery chase by blood hounds ends with uncertain outcome
Mr. Carter of Seymour was sent for by telephone and, with bloodhounds, tracked robbers from Edinburg to Taylorsville and back toward the Cerelean building depots. The trail ended at the depot and no capture was learned by press time. Ashley’s Edinburg robbery involved $85 at Wade’s saloon.
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Wade
Costs Less Than Life Insurance. Does John A. George's Kindling
A woman hangs as she pleads with her husband to try a load of J. A. George's wood. The scene suggests a tragic domestic incident centered on use of fuel or timber in a fatal act.
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J. A. George
Relic trunk drawn at Pennsylvania station
A small shallow cowhide trunk with hair side out drew attention yesterday at the Pennsylvania station. The unusual luggage item, once common, elicited curious glances from passersby and travelers.
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Pennsylvania
Illnesses Reported in East Columbus Community
East Columbus resident Mrs. Morton is seriously ill with lung fever. The daughter of Dr. Wilson, also of East Columbus, has recovered from a severe scarlet fever attack.
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Wilson
East Columbus
Crump Heads to Portland for Oil Well Contract Talks
F. T. Crump departed yesterday for Portland to finalize negotiations with the Standard Oil Co of Pittsburg regarding eight wells to be sunk on his Jay county farm, a deal begun last week.
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F. T. Crump
Portland
Standard Oil Co
Pittsburg
Jay County
Stott Plans Scenic Views for Chicago Record Feature
Brown Will Stott, former Franklin News proprietor now with the Chicago Record, heads to Brown County to photograph picturesque spots for a forthcoming Brown feature. He is the son of Dr W T Scott, president of Franklin College.
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Will Stott
The
Franklin News
Chicago Record
Brown County
Sweeney Lecture Delights Roanoke Audience
Z T Sweeney spoke in Roanoke Illinois last night delivering a grand, instructive and entertaining lecture. A committee had unexpectedly substituted a different talk titled Going up to Jerusalem without consulting the speaker, prompting hissed changes and awkward moments.
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Roanoke
Ill
Z. T. Sweeney
Jerusalem
Miller at the Baptist Church Tonight
George M. Basset returns to duties at the Baptist church after recovering from a severe grippe attack.
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Miller
the Baptist Church
Coincidence Ties Orinoco Woman to President Elect McKinley
An amusing coincidence links Mrs. Wm Graves of Orinoco to president-elect Major McKinley, revealing they are exactly the same age down to the year month and day.
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Wm. Graves
Orinoco
Major McKinley
Fine Chickens Shipped by Hon Sid Conger from Fiat Rock
Yesterday Hon Sid Conger shipped three pairs of Wyandotte and light Brahma chickens. One pair goes to Edward M. Stringer of Kingfisher Oklahoma Territory, one to Van Wert Ohio, and the third to Attica Indiana.
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Sid Conger
Fiatrock
Edward M. Stringer
King Fisher
Oklahoma
Ter
van Wert
Ohio
Attica
Ind
Entertaining Couples At Washington Street Saturday Night
Captain and Mrs W J Lucas hosted friends at their Washington street home Saturday night. The main feature was progressive euchre with guests including Mr and Mrs W T Davis, Mr and Mrs David Long, Mr and Mrs James Cochrane, and Mr and Mrs Archie McEwen.
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Washington Street
W. T. Davis
David Long
James Cochrane
Archie McEwen
Taffy Pull at Mrs. Lizzie Gaston’s Ulrich Home
Mrs Lizzie Gaston entertained friends with a taffy pulling event last night in the Ulrich block. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joel Hill Gary Gaston and wife Mr and Mrs Pruitt Mrs Hudson Miss Dora Shields Mrs Gaston Orion Bess Edna Gaston Jessie Williams and other guests. The Star praises Mrs Gaston as a fine taffy maker from the sample.
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Lizzie Gaston
Ulrich Block
Joel Hill
Gary Gaston
Pruitt
Hudson
Dora
Shields
Gaston
Orion
Bess
Edna Gaston
Jessie Williams
Trustees urge publication of township reports
The Petersburg Press argues the legislature should not repeal the law that requires township trustees to publish annual reports. It states publication saves taxpayers hundreds of dollars and promotes government openness, which helps curb abuses by ensuring the trustees' books are public each year.
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Petersburg Press
Fire at Fisher Bros Grocery Damages Stock and Music Room
A fire reported around 1 a.m. originated in shelving in Fisher Bros grocery and musical instruments room. Frank Taylor found the blaze. Mrs Ragadale’s millinery stock next door suffered smoke damage. Building owned by Jos Schwartzkopf. Firemen responded quickly after alarm from box 14. hose wagon delayed by a balk at the water plug.
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Fisher. Bros
Frank Taylor
Personal notices from Seymour and surrounding towns
J A Bruce returned to Seymour yesterday. George Caldwell returned to English Dr Huffman returned to Seymour Georg Bradburn is quite sick at his home in Orinoco. John Hicky returned from his farm where he spent Sunday. Barney McEvenne of Taylorsville visited Monday. Henry Devie and Richard Thomas returned to Indianapolis yesterday. Judge Applewhite of Brownstown passed through en route to Indianapolis. Dr C H Redmond of Indianapolis, Ey Redmond’s brother-in-law, was in the city Sunday visiting Mr Redmond and family. Mrs C H Green, mother of Mrs Ed Redmond, returned to North Vernon after visiting here.
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Georg Bradburn
Orinoco
Judge Applewhite
Brownstown
Indianapolis
C. H. Redmond
Ey Redmond
Mr. Redmond
C. H. Green
Ed Redmond
North Vernon
Paternity Arrest In Orinoco Furniture Co Employee
An employee of the Orinoco Furniture Co was arrested yesterday on a paternity charge filed by four domestic workers at the Orinoco hotel where he resided. He denies the accusation.
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Orinoco’ Furniture Co
Orinoco Hotel
A Family Reunion Held at Seventh Street Home
A family reunion was held yesterday at the Seventh Street home of Mr and Mrs William Childs in honor of Mrs Mary McGee of Rensselaer. Attendees included L H Tooley Howard Tooley Harry Tooley Clarence Tooley Anna Tooley Annis Simms Mary A McGee and Mr and Mrs Wm Childs. Dr Griffith of Storeyville has moved to Nashville and is a son in law of County Commissioner Brown.
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Wm. Childs
Seventh Street
Griffith
Storeyville
Nashville
Brown
Telegraphed Por Attends English Induced Recovery Hope
A telegraphic note mentions Por in attendance and expresses hope that the babe will recover. The wording is fragmentary but suggests medical concern and anticipated improvement.
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Ora
Tooley and Tieman Couple Married at German Lutheran Church
Howard J. Tooley and Emma Tieman were wed Sunday evening at 6 in the German Lutheran Church by Rev. Troutman. Tooley is proprietor of Ard Street grocer and Miss Tieman is the accomplished daughter of Mrs. Tieman of Clifty. The Star extends congratulations to the couple.
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Howard J. Tooley
Emma, Tieman
Troutman
New Undertaking Opens Complete Undertaking Establishment
The Star man reports the new J. D. Emmons & Co establishment in Columbus, described as one of the most complete in the state. The showroom features a dustproof oil floor reception area, carpeted offices, palm displays, a casket cabinet room with cherry and white cabinets, a chapel area, an extensive funeral robe collection, and a morgue, all presented as fully equipped.
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J. D. Emmons & Go
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