Baseball scores and Western League standings
Scores include St Paul 6 Columbus 1 and Detroit 14 Grand Rapids 3. Western League table shows St Paul 18 4, Columbus 17 2, Indianapolis 17 10 7, Minneapolis 18 9 9, Detroit 18 9 9, Milwaukee 18 6 9, Kansas City 29 6 14. Other notices mention Cuban affairs, Cuban resolution, and McKinley planning a visit to the Exposition.
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Questions on enforcing late legislature laws and a Churchill Downs racing day
The text asks who enforces the new quart ships laws, suggesting the prosecuting attorney acts on information, with magistrate or mayor handling affidavits. It also notes a Churchill Downs program on May 13 with six races producing bookmaker profits as longshots won, including Trolley at 60 to 1 and Crocket at 4 to 1, among others.
Tailor Offers Bespoke Suits and Trousers
A tailor promotes made to measure suits and trousers claiming to craft the best suit the customer will wear. All new goods available for selection.
One Man Holds Entire G A R Post in Indiana Town
In Ogleville Indiana George W Luckey, an ardent Grand Army supporter, single handedly organized and sustains G A R Post 568. He collected charter dues paid by himself and conducts all meetings, effectively keeping the post alive despite waning interest.
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Indiana Department of the Grand Army
George W. Luckey
Ogleville
Mr. Lucky
Richmond Register
For sale grocery stock and small town disturbance reported
Howard Durr lists his entire greery stock for sale. At 8 20 p m a police call from Sniveys grocery was answered by Othrs Jackson and Pence after a youth disturbance at the Northside school house during a literary meeting. No arrests yet. distance to location measured four miles.
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Snivey
Othrs Jackson
Northside
Reeves Motorcycle Triumph Signals New Industrial Era
The Reeves motorcycle engineered by M. O. Reeves of Columbus, a horseless carriage with a gasoline engine, shows successful trial performance. It promises a major role in modern civilization, potential large-scale production, and a boost to Reeves’s wealth and Columbus’s industrial growth.
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Reeves
M. O. Reeves
Local shoe repair shop offers affordable service
A short notice notes a local shoe repair shop calling for and delivering all work with reasonable prices. The terse message highlights prompt service and affordable repairs.
Local Notices and Personnel Moves in Brief
Boot and shoe maker WM. Anderson’s shop is noted. Henry Garner, an expressman, plans to move his family to Woodland Oklahoma between the 15th and 18th. Charles A. Turpin sold his insurance agency to Kinney & Kinney and will focus on the Morning Star. Professor Samuel Wertz receives an eight year state license, one of 26. The Hege-McCormack case decision is pending and Judge New is expected after Ripley County court closes.
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Henry Garner
Woodland
Charles A. Turpin
Kinney & Kinney
Mr. Turpin
Samuel Wertz
Prof. Wertz
Hege-Mccormack
New
Ripley County
Local School Closures and Community Notes
Multiple rural schools in township No. 1 closed for the term with teachers praised by patrons. Miss Isna Thompson at School No. 4 and Miss S. Simiker at School No. 11 will host closing events. Prosecutor Shea attended a session in Hartsville regarding a case at Docia Showers’ care against Mollie Gesy. A Terre Haute medical society meeting in May includes Drs. Voris and Mccoy. Charlie Able of Seymour visited. An accident near Schaffer’s mill left occupants unharmed though phaeton overturned. remains of James A. Smith moved from Madison toward Drakeville for burial.
Judge Russell's Adverse Lieyes Decision Shocks Cats
Judge Glessner and Father Oster noted in Shelbyville and Edinburg. The piece critiques Lloyds fire insurers and urges stock companies with capital to guard against adversity. It cites 1896 as a disaster year for Lloyds and mentions a political figure in Shelby County.
Mrs Anderson Shultz Birthday Surprise on Eighth Street
Mrs Anderson Shultz was surprised at her home on Eighth street for her 39th birthday. The evening featured games social talk and a late elegant lunch with many nice treats. Harry Brown and Orn Gaston provided music.
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Gant
Harry Brown
Orn Gaston
Trio of Mush Fakirs Enter Town and Form Pact
A humorous item describes three mush fakirs, itinerant umbrella menders, arriving in town. They meet on Sth street, exchange tales of travel and hardship, bond over shared bohemian talk, and seal their friendship by buying whiskey while awaiting a mate. The scene ends with they whistle a tune.
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McKinley
Buan
Bumland
Rebellion in Senior Class Dismissed by School Leaders
A letter from senior class members disputes a Columbus Journal claim of rebellion over Bishop Whites selection for the Baccalaureate sermon. They affirm loyalty to the school and satisfaction with the superintendent and principal’s choice. The item notes broader federal appointments in Kentucky and distribution work following.
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Courier-Joural
Washington
Courier-Journal
Bicycle Contest Votes Cast For Star Prize Wheel
The Star reports votes for the most popular lady in Columbus for its prize wheel. Names listed include Susie Coons Lou Stadler Emma Moore Anna Tooley Doi Matthews Jessie McLeod Ione Voris Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Maud Belle Jessie Mead and others. An entry marked 78 appears with miscellaneous figures and a Cincinnati excursion noted for Sunday May 16.
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Anna Tooley
Doi Matthews
Jessie McLeod
Ione Voris
Hattie
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Ivy Dunlap
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