Mock Trial and Local Incidents Reported in Franklin Area
A Northside and Orinoco Literary Society meeting featured a mock trial with John J. Cochran found guilty for disturbing Mr. Waltman’s family on July 2 1807. The Franklin Star notes the judge imposes a light fine due to the defendant’s youth. Reports cover a stolen money box at Wells Mickel Meat Market later found in a wheat field, an insurance man’s near fire in Yager’s store, a Vincennes young lady’s street harassment incident, and local Tornado insurance activity by Kinney and Kinney.
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Amity
Edinburg
Yager
Bicycle races dazzle at Lowell event with multiple prizes
A Lowell bicycle meet awarded prizes across eleven mile, tandem, juvenile, sod cutter and ordinary races. Winners included Clarence Grove first in the juvenile race and Joseph Campbell in second. Henry King and Dick Cook won sod cutter events. a large list of entrants and sponsors such as H L Rost B S Ruddick Hilger Bros Pfeifer Pro and Geo E Ellis supported the day.
Changing Scenes in Columbus and Vicinity
Brief, timely notes from Columbus and nearby areas cover local events, politics, society, and business in concise paragraphs. Highlights include notable meetings, civic actions, and community developments shaping daily life in the region.
Heat Wave Deaths Plague Various States Amid Cattle Loss
A burned toll shows two cattle killed by lightning near Burnsville and many heat related deaths across Indiana Illinois and Kentucky. Farmers report horses dying of sun stroke Knox county records over fifty horses lost and Louisville reports multiple fatalities as heat continues. Local notices mention gas prospects in Columbus and community outreach by Major Lee and Jim Watson in 1894 style campaigns.
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Knox
Reinstated board members and a July retirements noted
Dr W H Butler and Dr M N Elrod are reinstated on the board of examining pensions by Senator Fairbanks. Dr Hawly remains, while Dr Holder and Dr Smaley retire July 22. A horse theft case near Hopewell led to the arrest of Cash Hammond with a $250 bond.
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Ment
Examining Pensions
Hawly
Dr. Holder
Smaley
Hartsville
Hammond
T. Eck
Vannuys
Hopewell
County jail empties as last prisoner leaves town
The county jail is vacant for the first time in years after F Victor Lynch is discharged. Sheriff Cox expresses loneliness as Bartholmew County faces the empty jail. Laura E Moore City is noted as the administrator will annexed of Sally Foster deceased. Belle Williams travels to Edinburgh then Booneville for summer visits. George W Cooper expected home Tuesday.
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F. Victor Lynch
Sheriff Coxnow
Ruiz Murder Case Finds Spain Liable for Indemnity
Judge Penfield reports that Ruiz was murdered in prison and Spain must pay the indemnity. The three page conclusions reject Spain’s claim that Ruiz killed himself and stress that the murder is clear beyond reasonable doubt. The findings reference U.S. Spain treaties and international law authorities. The report goes to the president and then to Minister Woodford before Madrid mission. Miss Minnie White travels to Indianapolis to visit her aunt and attend a party hosted by Miss Inez Sullivan.
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Washington
Penfield
Ruiz
Spain
Joint Commission
Calhoun
Var
Unitd
Personal notes from Burnsville and surrounding area
W C Doty returns from Indianapolis and visits his nephew John Doty in Burnsville. Mrs B W Huber and children of Indianapolis visit friends near the city. Mrs Geo Mitchell returns from visiting her parents Cal and Mrs Adams. Dr J W Pratt and Carl Brown return from Marion. Indianapolis baseball team tops listings again. John Tompkins and wife return to Chicago. Albert F Owens in North Vernon on business. Kate Fabr visited from Indianapolis. Minnie White leaves for Indianapolis. Mrs Jos Hilger returns from Seymour. Scott Carmicheal of Brown County in town for business. Ex County Treasurer Joseph Andrews visits the city. John Swank of Ohio Township in town on business. Cascarets are advertised as a digestive aid.
Mud Slinger Outburst From Franklin Star Sparks Town Clash
A Franklin Star article claiming widespread drunkenness in Franklin is denounced by Columbus writers as false and biased. They challenge the piece’s accuracy, cite real town incidents, and defend Columbus from similar accusations.
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Columbus
Franklin
The
Franklin Star
Fishing tackle and gear on sale at Geo H Cummins
Geo H Cummins advertises low prices on fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets. The notice highlights bargains across outdoor goods with a focus on affordable equipment for recreation.
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Geo.h. Cummins
Bicycle Contest Draws Large Crowds at Fifth and Washington
All day yesterday large crowds gathered at the corner of Fifth and Washington Street for the bicycle contest.
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Fifth
Washington Street
Church Service Listings and Notices from East Columbus
Multiple church schedules listed for United Bremiery St Pauls and Presbyterian congregations with times for services Sunday School and Sunday programs. Also notes a congregational meeting at TABERNACLE and the resignation of Cristian Caurcu East Columbus pastor with his final service tonight. Mitchell district medical society in session at West Baden. Currency message to congress to follow tariff bill. Cascar e ts ads and local merchants Meyers and Fiegenbaum promote sales.
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Mitchell District Medical Society
West Baden
Ind
Storm Tops Brush Creek Area Causing Oak Trees to Fall
A heavy storm yesterday afternoon swept Brush Creek neighborhood, felling the largest oaks and flattening corn. West of town two miles the wind damaged trees and growing crops, with extensive property losses reported.
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Brush Creek
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Orinoco Liter
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John J. Cochran
Walter W. Waltman
Waltmans
Cochran
Ering
Wells & Mickel
Wells & Mickle
Stanley
Edinburg Call
Washington Democrat
Vincennes
Kinney &Kinney
Nado Insurance
ULAR
Mr. Georgea
M. & W. Racing
H. L. Rost
B. S. Ruddick
Hilger Bros
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KB. Stabbuth & Co
W. W. Griffith
Andy Becht
J. Noblitt. Sd
Creo
Bouille
Pfeifer Pro
Geo. E. Ellis
Robt. Lienberger
Harvey Albright, Hope
Charles Rubottom
Rence Groves
Joe Campbell, Walter Behrman
Will Behrman
Max Hawley
Armen Smith
Alf, Wagner
Wilt Bonille
Herbert Hogue
Harry McCoy
Sen Perry
Tom Denham
Ed Denham
Sim. Clark
Ben Ker
John Mahonry
Len Clark
Lowell
Charles Rubotton
Joseph Campbell
Will Behman
Will Bouillie
Ben Yerry
Ed Denman
Clarence Grove
Walter Berkman
Alfred Wagner
Harry MacCoy
Tom Denman
Harry Albright
Hope
Jos. Campbell
Clarence Rubottom
Here
Perry
Cobb
Taylorsville
Ralph Ellis
John Mahony
Elmer Jields
Evert Sprinkle
Waren Bush
Ed McDougal
Jim Verkinson
Alex Browning
Harry Kinney
Jesse Ulery
Carl Rost
Robi. Loy
Roy Everread
Armen Bell Challengge
Oxford
J. A. Newton
One Price Shoe Store
Mary Ellen Lease
Kansas
Indianapolis Journal
George Mahoney
Glen Henry
Edgar Beatty
Ray Henderson
Willie Marsh
Elmer Shields
Teon Fehring, Alex Browning
Warren Rush
Oscar Morris
Will Butler
Jesse Allery
Robert Lay
Hubert Hege
Henry King
James Trautman
Will Cline
Dick Cook
Will Hogue
Carson George
Jimmie Jerkinson
Wil Cline
James Stroughten
North Side
Alex
California
Vicinity
Frank Doty
Burnsville
Tee Loy
Indiana
Cincinnati
St Louis Mo
Elizabethtown
Daily Telegraphic News
Brinkley
Libbie Englebach
Elizabeth Ruddick
Josiah Beatty
Henry Maley&Co
Louisvile
Kentucky
Chicago
Louisville Dispatch
Major Lee
Jim” Watsons
Clarelate
Stahlhuth
Drs. W. H. Butler and
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Senator Fairbanks
Marshall Layster
Sheriff Weddle
Yope New’s Journalets
J. H. Clark
William Klipsch
Milton J. Bevis
William J. May
Michel Unger
Columbus Monument
Wm. Boone
Columbus Cemetry
Mr. Unger
Hope News-Journal
William Patterson
Wocust Street
COX
Bartholmew County
Laura E. Moore
Wm. H. Foster
Sally Foster
Belle Williams
Edin
Hon. George . W. Cooper
Woodford
Madrid
Minnie White
W. C. Doty
Indianapolis
John Doty
B. W. Huber
J. W. Pratt
Carl Brown
Marion
John Tompkins
Albert F. Owens
North Vernon
Kate Fabr
Scott Carmicheal
Brown County
Treasur
Joseph Andrews
John Swank
Ohio Township
Aiken
Marshall
Bro. Aiken
United Bremiery
R. A. Norton
Christ
Epworth League
St. Paul’s
Presbyterian
Mens Club
Tabernacle
Cristian Caurcu
O. D. Maple
East Columbus
Soy’s and Girl’s Brigade
McKinley
Congress
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Meyers & Fiegenbaum
F. Donner
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