Personal News and City Visitors Highlight Local Notes
Mrs Lyons visits sister Mrs Sehalinger of Seymour. Joseph Andew, county treasurer, in the city Saturday. Mrs Riley and daughter of Hartsville in town. Mrs Gysie of Louisville visiting her son and Joe Gysie in the city. Miss Susie Wilson returns from Edinburg. Geo McCoy back from Vere Piute. Mr Nemy of Indianapolis visiting relatives in Indianaplis. William Sackouin of Indianapolis seen in town. John Ott, poor farm superintendent, went to Indianapolis. Dr OS AM Works from Vere Haute. Stephen Hounte of Ohio in the city. Thomas Newton of Jefford in town. Postmaster Weal frog Huang in town. Qvermeyer came up from Neath Vernon. Archie Tebow took morning train to Indianapolis. Lige Corr and others to Indianapolis. Elizabeth Ruddick visited the State Capitol. Annie Neville went to Indiana. W O W Tauchert Emig and Snyder went to Franklin. Annie Mekwen returned from Edinburg. Daughter of Gus Waggoner from Indianapolis visiting home. W L Uther and wife back from Wene Haute. Mrs Phillipy of Hartsville visiting Elza Markland in Indianapolis. Brother Coningsby of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co to Madison. Harry Schowe went north. Daisy Boyd of Brownstown visiting Susie Couns. Myrtle Jones to Indianapolis. A correct note: Rev Shannon to preach at U E church in place of song. Sixth grade and Central school groups joined spring outings to Mineral Springs and Kings.
Republican Caucus Plans to Speed Tariff Bill Action
Washington May 21 Republican Senators to meet Monday to shape a plan for debating the Tariff Bill. Aldrich expected to set out a schedule with minimal speeches to limit delay, while reconciling differences on controversial features. Also notes on Fish Commissioner Sweeney and Indiana implications.
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Washington
Aldrich
The Parson's Possum Story by Frank L. Stanton
A rustic preacher narrates a tale about a fat possum dinner as saints in glory listen. The story blends comic flourish with sermon cadence as the preacher recounts cooking possum and the crowd’s reaction. The humor centers on exaggerated appetite and moral instruction.
Japan seeks damages over landing ban for Japanese immigrants
Telegraphic items note Japan demanding damages from the Hawaiian government after it refused landings for Japanese immigrants. The rest covers land concessions in Mexico, a world telescope completion, theft confession, Crete conflict, Emma Calve concert, Morgan resolution fallout, Sugar Trust, Sir Walter Scott bust speech, and a revival of religious leadership in Indiana.
Builder Plans Tower and Clock at 7th and Jackson
Fred Kocourek will remove the shingle roof at his property on 7th and Jackson and replace it with metal. He plans a large tower with a town clock to serve nearby residents and railroad travelers.
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Fred Kocourek
7Th and
Jackson Street
Barber Styles and Understanding in Town
Observation shows only one barber, numbered 862, truly masters cutting hair to suit each customer. The remark notes there are supposed to be seven skilled barbers in the scene.
Church Services Gather Parishioners Across Denominations
A chaotic OCR listing outlines Sunday worship across multiple churches. It notes Love Feast, Sacrament, Sunday School, Epworth League, and sermons by named ministers, with special services for veterans and various youth groups. Names include Campbell Sweeney Tennan Shannon Basilius Swift and locations Palmyra and Stadthuth.
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Methopist
Epworth League
Lesiding Elder
Campbell
Grand Army
Sweeney
Sign Work by A. D. Osgood in Shelbyville Anticipates New Jobs
Artistic sign writer A. D. Osgood of Up-To-Date Sign Co is touring to promote his services in Shelbyville. He handles plain lettering to ornate gold silver and brass work and can craft banners on muslin silk or cotton. He also manufactures durable mirrors from plain glass and advertises samples at Kinney & Kinney 456 4th Street.
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A. D Osgood
Shelbyville
Mr. Osgood
Osgood
Kinney & Kinney General Insurance Agents
Loputistic Convention Delegates Reported
The convention held yesterday numbered seven attendees. The Stax reporter could not learn the names of any delegates chosen for the congressional convention.
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Stax
Flourishing K of P Lodge Seeks New Members
The lodge of K of P in this city thrives and adds several new members. It recalls early days when Damon and Tyrius showed martyrs’ zeal and notes brothers have stood for one another, calling the organization splendid.
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K. of P
Damon
Tythias
Columbus wins state G A J encampment bid amid rail, hotel ties
The article notes Columbus securing the state G A J encampment next year, touting its rail facilities and hospitality infrastructure. It highlights that local committees, newspapers, and influential residents united to win the bid, overcoming rival towns’ claims.
Doctors differ over antitoxin at Indiana Medical Society
At Terre Haute closing exercises of the Indiana Medical Society a sharp debate arose over antitoxin use. Dr. Voris of Columbus opposed it citing higher patient loss for users, while others defended the treatment. A compromise resolution to avoid endorsing or denying antitoxin was laid on the table amid a near adjourning altercation.
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Medical Society
Voris
Columbus
McCoy
Lambert Defends Simonton In Contempt Case At Franklin
Attorney W W Lambert returned from Franklin where he argued to quash a contempt motion against John W Simonton the blind man in Bartholomew County Court. The court discharged Simonton after Lambert cited several reasons. Prosecutor M D Emig and Judge Johnson opposed. Henry Huffman suffered a painful right arm sprain in a recent accident.
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Franklin
Regal
Simonton
Bartholomew County
Agin Atsimonton
Jarceny
Laihbert
M. Dd. Emig
Johnson
Johnson County
Lambert
Henry Huffman
Tragic Explosion After Gasoline Fire at St Louis Home
In St Louis Missouri on Thursday Mrs Mohr poured gasoline on wood to speed the fire. An explosion followed killing three family members and badly burning two others as the blaze raged through the dwelling.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Mohr
Bid Accepted for Richmond Kentucky Work
Wm. Everroad and his son were officially notified yesterday that their bid was accepted. They will depart soon to Richmond Kentucky where the job will be carried out. They expect to employ four or five men from the local area.
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Wm. Everroad and Son
Richmond Kenucky
Local News Roundup and Court Verdict Reflections
The Franklin Star reports improving health of William Kitzinger and illness of Fireman Ralph Owens. Ed Burns returns to Columbus. James Lacy replaces him. An infant death near the city is noted with Garland Brook burial at two. A severe storm hits Indianapolis with damage and injuries. A dog show is mentioned with frost affecting fruit outlook on a neighbor farm. A man’s bicycle mishap leads to humorous losses. Detectives Brown and Sexton are acquitted for lack of proper evidence in a young Rippey case, with critique of police and judge decisions.
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Brown
Sexton
Young Rippey
New Bedford
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