Thirty Horses Burned in Marion Livery Fire
A morning blaze in Marion destroyed Holman Reeves livery barn Lottridge blacksmith shop White Anchor Dye Works and James Long carpenter shop. About thirty horses burned along with carriages and buggies. Loss about 20000 dollars. Fire began at 1 o'clock and ended within an hour.
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Marion
Holman & Reeves
Lottridge
White Anchor Dye Works
James Long
Charles
James ‘Long
George Winchell
Marion Machine Works
Whiskey the Fair Bride and the Water That Was Not
A late night scene at Covington County Clerk's office ends when W W Decker of New York and Sadie Fletcher of Cincinnati obtain a marriage license. The groom-to-be grows angry as the bride demands whisky, not water, prompting the judge to fetch water and witness a dramatic tearing of the license. The office closes after the ceremony collapses in chaos, with a note reading a license that failed.
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Covington
W. W. Decker
New York
Sadie Fletcher
Cincinnati
Sam Hull
Stephens
Judge Stephens
Officer Burrell Leaves Town Under Serious Charges
Reports say James Burrell formerly with the city police, then a merchant policeman, is charged with the ruin of a fifteen year old girl who lived with a local family. After disclosures arose he sold his business and fled the city as warrants awaited arrest.
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Emma Griner
Esq. Palmer’s Court
James Burrel
Burrell
Miss Emma Judd Named Society Reporter for Star
The Star announces Miss Emma Judd has accepted the role of society reporter. She will cover social events, gatherings, and feminine society circles, reporting timely notes and features for the paper.
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Emma Judd
the Star
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Kate Gaddis
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Messrs. Newcomb
Dennison and
Kimsey
Daily Democrat
Four seines seized by deputy fish official at LaFayette
E. E. Earl deputy fish commissioner captured four seines this week one 240 feet long. The party pled guilty and says he is done fishing. A new Garber shop opens in the rear of the First National Bank on Fourth Street inviting old and new customers. Suggested by Ep Everroad.
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Mississippi
E. E. Earl
LaFayette
Garber
First National Bank
Fourth St
Local Socials Highlight West City Gatherings
Miss Bertha Linson hosts a select party in the near future while Miss Mattie and Lena Vorwald were entertained Thursday by the Marr family west of the city. Miss Irene Wells plans a birthday fete on the 14th with a unique program.
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Mattie
Lena Vorwald
Wmn. Marr
Handsome Washington Street Building by Thomas Brown
George Kitzinger owns a striking Washington street building. The painting on it was done by Thomas Brown, described as an excellent piece, though typical of his work.
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George Kitzinger
Washington Street
Thomas Brown
Iso
Tom
Graduation Ceremony Set for Crump's Theatre Next Tuesday
The graduating class commencement takes place at Crump's Theatre next Tuesday June 8. Ticket sales begin this morning at Otto's Drug Store with admission set at twenty five cents.
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Crump’s
Otto
Thieves Loot Smoke House at Orphans Home
Thursday night thieves broke into the Orphan's Home smoke house and carried off about 250 pounds of meat. Smith of Qrinoco with his bloodhounds tracked the path to two houses and authorities reportedly have evidence to warrant an arrest.
Republican Notice Calls Delegates for June 1897 County Meeting
Notice to Republicans of Bartholomew County Indiana. The party will meet at precinct election sites at 2 30 pm on Saturday June 19 1897 to elect delegates for a convention in Columbus June 22 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates apportioned by 100 votes or fraction over 50 for Meant in 1896. Includes precinct listings and officers Lane Strick, chairman, Rien, secretary. Henry Kenahlenbach buys a buggy. Smith and Walker report large trade.
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Bartholomew c County
Indiana
Merchants select Calmer Bradford as Merchant Policeman
East Washington Street business leaders met at the St. Denis Hotel and chose Calmer Bradford for merchant policeman. A three member oversight committee was named: W. J. Irwin, chair. Herman Rost. Lew Moore, with authority to hear grievances and call meetings.
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Washington St
St. Denis
Calmer Bradford
Local social notes from Pratt area visit and travel
Dr W H Dennison of Pratt Dennison is in town from Columbus yesterday with attorney E G Henry also visiting. Numerous residents and visitors travel to and from Indianapolis Kokomo Murfreesboro and Terra Haute while local events include school term closure and a German Lutheran school picnic at Verry's Grove.
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W. H. Dennison
Pratt & Dennison
Columbus
Tribune
E. G. Henry
New Albany
Verry’s Grove
Remarkable Prayer In Springfield Fiji State Legislature
The chaplain Rev. David G. Bradford opened the state legislature session with a fervent prayer asking divine guidance for lawmakers to aid the poor tax burdened and to restrain greed. He prayed for compassion toward institutions and education and for restraint on foreign influence seeking money as motive. The prayer drew enthusiastic applause from the assembly.
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David G. Bradford
Ilinvis
Local boy finds silver dime in bird nest in Shelbyville
Conrad Schroeder of Shelbyville tore apart nests of English sparrows and found a silver 10 cent piece hidden among straw and twigs, illustrating money is plentiful even in unlikely places.
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Shelbyville
Conrad Schroeder
Local notes and personnel moves in Stan area
Live local topics include staffing changes at The Stan with Will Crane joining the Daily Democrat, Joe Halbert taking a church financial post, and commentary on the Herald. Friday wedding of J D Moore and Alice Coup near Franklin street, Rev Z T Sweeney officiating, Fireman's Park praised for blooms and a sign about grass etiquette.
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J. D. Moore
Alice Coup
North Franklin St
Z. T. Sweeney
Barber Shop Opens In Caldwell Drake Room
Sherm Remy along with Edward Everroad and Ezar Emlay announce a new barber shop in the room formerly occupied by Caldwell and Drake. The public is invited to call for details and appointments.
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Edward Everroad
Ezar Emlay
Caldwell& Drake
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