White Caps Threats and Doorstep Switches Alarm Shelby County
Reports from Shelbyville and surrounding areas describe vandalism by groups calling themselves white caps with threats to residents. A divorce suit in Whebe J Fox versus Hiram Fox prompts legal action and warnings. A man near Shelbyville finds switches at his doorstep with a death threat to leave the area within 24 hours. Local notices mention jury investigation and social visits to Columbus for a Daughters of Rebekah event.
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Shelby County
Whebe J. Fox
Hiram Fox
Shelbyville
Mr. Fox
Claude McDonald
Kinney's All Night Lunchroom Keeps Neat Front at Night
Kinney's all night lunchroom reported a clean and orderly storefront with bright lighting and tidy counters. Staff members described a smooth midnight service scene and a steady stream of customers seeking late meals.
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Kinney
Bell County Republicans Demand Clark Vote for Hunter
Pineville Kentucky Republicans hold at the courthouse an indignation meeting praising Senator Clark’s Bell County support and urging him to back caucus nominee W G Hunter. They threaten resignation if he opposes the party and its principles. Local notes advertise Dad Girts lunch room open all night and old papers for sale.
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Bell County
Pineville
Court House
Clark
W. G. Hunter
Dad
Girt
Geo. W. Kinney
Clerks mocked by dry goods shoppers and a false marriage rumor
A column anecdote mocks a clerks life in a dry goods store and notes a rumor of W D Wells and Cora Kimball marrying at an Odd Fellows lodge, which proved false as they were only attending a union meeting. A Bond forgery indictment quash motion in circuit court featured Hon Jason Brown and Judge Buckingham awaiting decision. Hill Bros advertised plumbing work.
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W. D.wells
Cora Kimball
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Columbus
Mr. Wells
Miss Kimball
Odd Fellows and Daughters of
Rebekah Lodge
Edinburg
Jason Brown
Brown
Buckingam
Vending spurious Paine Celery. two men jailed after arrest
Deputy Berry seized Louis Bere and Thomas Pickering at midnight on a conspiracy charge for selling fake Paine's Celery Compound at 25 cents a bottle. Indicted by grand jury for felony conspiracy and counterfeit labeling after a house to house canvass. Paine's Celery Compound Co. prompted the action. Previous arrest and bond issues noted amid press criticism.
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Berry
Louis Bere
Thomas “d. Pickering
Paine
Bere
Pickering
Aine
Jeffersonville
No Lo Bene for Fifty Cents Tobacco Cure Ad
A vintage advertisement promises a guaranteed tobacco habit cure named No Lo Bene for fifty cents. It claims to make weak men strong and blood pure with a dollar option, and notes availability at all druggists.
Want It. Three room home on ninth street offer
A man with limited means can secure a three room home with improvements cement walk iron fence fruit on ninth street at near rent terms. Small cash payment down then rent like payments. Ten days only on these terms. Dr odorless vault cleaning by F Cahn. A jealous wife will be the short story tomorrow.
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Ninth Street
Lwan
Personal Notices From Seymour and Nearby Cities
Henry Heckman was in Seymour on business. Attorney Charles Baker attended to law matters in Seymour. Jas Glanton returned from Indianapolis. Wm Henderson and Albert Trotter returned from Indianapolis Friday. Dr Francis was a passenger south yesterday. Edger Vandergriff and wife of Franklin are in the city. he is Asst Claim Agent of the J M L with headquarters here. Til Abbott, formerly of Columbus now in Seymour, passed through city en route home from Indianapolis. Will Smith, ex Reeves Co foundry, now Vernon resident, was here Friday. he now works in poultry. Ed Worrell visiting, returned to Indianapolis last night. Dr Jessie Wells in Indianapolis. Will Harris of Indianapolis came down last evening. Miss Annie Laura Safford and Rob Safford visiting in city. Mrs Joe Gysie returned from Shelbyville yesterday. Miss Sadie Jones, formerly in Indianapolis, returned home. Lizzie Richards visiting in Indianapolis. George Phillips left for Marion last night. Susie Wilson went to Edinburgh last night.
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Jas. Glanton
Indianapolis
Wm. Henderson
Albert Trotter
Dr. Francis
Edger Vandergriff
Franklin
Mr. Vandergriff
Til Abbott
Columbus
Seymoour
Will Smith
Reeves & Co. Foundry
Vernon
Will
Ed Worrell
Our City
Jessie Wells
Will Harris
Indianepolis
Annie Laura Safford
Rob Safford
Our
Joe Gysie
Shelbyville
Sadie Jones
Lizzie Richards
No-To- Bae Ad and Travel Story Notice
Bent Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away claim a simple quit solution with No-To- Bae by Sterling Remedy Co. Read a Travelers Narrow Escape story in today’s paper. Local trains ran on schedule. Ladies urged to send lace curtains to City Steam Laundry. Lowe Bros advertisement.
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City Steam Laundry
Army desertion arrest reported at Fort Sheridan
William Tull was arrested yesterday afternoon by officers McCallip and Ferguson on a desertion charge from the United States Army. He was jailed and Fort Sheridan was notified by wire.
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William Tull
McCallip and Ferguson
United States Army
Fort Sheridan
Kinney Lunch Room Serves Chicken Oysters and Meats
Tonight and tomorrow night patrons can enjoy a varied menu at Geo. W. Kinney lunch room with chicken oysters and meats at prices within reach.
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Geo. W. Kinney
Franklin audience jeered roped book seller at Off the Earth show
During a Wednesday night performance in Franklin a young company attache sold song books to concertgoers in the gallery. When a group of spectators hissed, he quipped Well Rubes and directed them to tell the conductor where to get off. The crowd cooled thereafter as Franklin's debut season of high class opera continued. G A Philips, once of the palace restaurant, now in Marion, was noted in the city.
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Franklin
Attatce
Fdinburg Troune
Best Writers Deliver Serial Short Stories for Paper
The newspaper announces a series of concise short stories by acclaimed writers. Readers can expect brisk plots, vivid settings, and engaging characters across multiple installments.
Thieves Rob J W Greens Drug Store at Taylorsville
Thieves robbed John W Green’s Taylorsville drug store late Thursday night stealing about 100 dollars in jewelry and valuables. The entrance was forced by breaking a locked door with pincers from Mr Smith’s shop as bloodhounds trailed toward Elizabeth town and North Vernon.
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John W. Green
Taylorsville
Theif
Mr.Green
Smith Shop
Smith
C. A. Smith
Elizabethtown
North Vernon
Shipp
Sheriff Cox
The Deacon's Daughter at Crump's Theatre April 2
We were late yesterday morning owing to a breakdown and ran off on the Herald press. We are now in shape and will deliver papers promptly as usual. We appreciate your indulgence and hope not to disappoint again.
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Herald
Hanks
Hartsville Postmaster Candidate Breaks Wagon Tongue
J B Clapp Hartsville buck ser and recent postmaster candidate was in the city yesterday. He snapped the tongue of his wagon in front of the Western Union Telegraph office. The break was temporarily repaired until he could reach home.
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J. B. Clapp
Hartsville
Clapp
Western Union
Old Papers Go Fast at StaR Office
201d Papers offered with most already gone. a few left priced at 10 cents each. Act quick to grab remaining bundles.
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Star
A Narrow Facape and a Candle in Black Sand
A careless man lights a candle in a dark cellar near a keg of black sand. The flame nears the sand without incident as it burns low. He reports to Sue Lilian Kennedy that highs occur in The Deacon's Daughter.
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Lilian Kennedy
Local Court Actions And Community News In Brief
The circuit court handled cases including Victor Lynch awaiting attorney, and petitions to sell real estate to settle debts by Zenie Bumpass and Minnie B. Wallace estates. Note demands of $100 in Walter I. Quick versus Theo I. Bailey. Local social notes mention a claimed wedding, a theatre attraction, a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Fred Ulrich, and community events at the Baptist Sunday school. The Jim Pittman case was postponed to next Friday afternoon. Our daily subscription growth is noted.
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Jessie W. Jackson
Zenie Bumpass
W.W. Lambert
W. B. Treadway
W. B. Wallace
Minnie B. Wallace
Stansifer & Baker Attorneys
Finks Lecture At Presbyterian Church Inspires Audience
Rev D IE Finks arrived yesterday and spoke at the Presbyterian church on Strange People in Our Land. The lecture was profusely illustrated by stereoptican views and drew a large intelligent audience eager to hear the engaging orator.
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D. IE. Finks
Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Fragmentary note hints at ongoing voting phrase and dates
A fragment from a local notice mentions voting and a forthcoming decision with vague timing. It lacks clear names, places, or concrete actions beyond the suggestion of an upcoming ballot.
Candidate for City Marshal Discussed by Ex Sheriff Thompson
Ex sheriff Thompson is talked about as a candidate for marshal in the upcoming city election. Supporters say he would make a good officer and bring experience to the post.
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Sheriff Thompson
Olicer
Fresh oysters and more at Geo W Kinney's lunch room
Advertises a seafood and seasonal foods lineup at Geo W Kinney's lunch room tonight. Seeks a girl for general house work with reference required, contact Owens & Williams. Also mentions a “Candy Cathartic” laxative with a money back guarantee.
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Owens & Williams
Local Campaign Talk Sparks 1898 Mayor Race Hints
Citizens discuss marshal candidacy and a potential mayoral bid for 1898. Mention of a councilman eyeing the mayor's office and questions about the School Trustees. Graffiti of local names notes ongoing building improvements on Washington Street with fresh paint.
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Stk Nak Shure
Davi
Pokos Sud
Iams
Washington Street
Local Cincinnati Trader Ties With Dick Shea
Fragmentary note mentions John Fischer of Cincinnati engaging in business with Dick Shea on a Saturday in the city. The text is unclear about the nature or outcome of the transaction.
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John Fischer
Cincinnati
Santurday
Dick, Shea
Chiye
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Featured as Medical Wonder
A sensational ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a universal cleansing remedy. It claims to purify the body, cure headaches fevers biliousness and improve kidney and liver function, with a promise of guaranteed relief from all druggists.
Don’t fail to reach the sh tomorrow’s paper
A brief item urges readers to obtain tomorrow’s newspaper for coverage. It hints at forthcoming details and mentions a forthcoming edition from the same publication.
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Mistes Edell Mutz
Minnie Winterberg
W. A. Smook
Duke Wells
Daughters of Rebekah Lodge
Frai
Washington St
Lower Bros
James Weidle
Lillian Kennedy
America
Democrat
Callen Hill Bros
Unisnst
Times
Sra
Working of
Justice
F. Cahn
Henry Heckman
Seymour
Charles Baker
George Phillips
Marion
Susie Wilson
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Lowe Bros
G. A. Philips
Restorant
George £. Ellis
Rob J. W. Greens
Crump‘s Theatre
Circuit Court
Esterday FF
Victor Lynch
Walter I. Quick
Theo
I. Bailey
Stansifer ‘& Baker Attorneys
W. D. Wells
Carr Kimball
Odd Fellows
Caslo’s
Crump’s Theatre
Mrs
Fred Ulrich
Allie Pruitt
The
Baptist Sunday School
Jeremiah Pittman
Ed Moyer
Frank Moyer
Finks
OrTo
Voilet
Zs. Funkhouser
6Th and
Winan’s Grocery
Stone Pig
Sf Reference
Seward
Susie Coons
Lou Stadler
Lou Patterson
Dot Matthews
Anna Tooley
Margaret Gilday
Emma Moore
Frank Schwartzkopf
J Hattie May
Kate Rubbottom
Ene Hazel Gysie
Bertha Lay
Ivy Dunlap
Ben Thomas
Maud Belle
Sadie Leach
Ano
Ganlidstes
Didate
Marshal
Madison
Opticians
Ab Sna
Saale
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