Gas blast and misfortune tale from Jeffersonville
A gas explosion damaged Ephraim Keigwein home, causing $1,000 in losses. Keigwein links his bad luck to killing a cat, noting his barn fire with eight horses caused $6,000 in losses. A friend paid him $1,500 for burning stubble, but the money was destroyed when a coat held the payment burned. In Arcadia Roscoe Barnett faced liquor charge and was acquitted after a legal argument over a 1897 act and penalties.
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Jeffersonville, Inc
Ephraim Keigwein
Justice of the Peace
Squire Keigwein
Keigwein
Arcabia
Ind
Roscoe Barnett
Supreme Court
Barnet
Edmunds Denies Offer of Spanish Invasion Role by McKinley
Former Senator George F. Edmunds denied reports that he was offered a role in McKinley's Spanish invasion plan. He stated he is averse to public office and has no intent to go abroad in any capacity.
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Philadelphia
United States
George F. Edmunds
McKinley
Oldest Insurance Man in the West Dies in Avon dale
C Bennett the oldest insurance man in the city and likely the country died at his home on Washington Avenue Avon dale after a lingering illness. Born in Narborough England he would have turned sixty seven next August and had lived in the city over a half century. He served with the Protection Company before joining Aetna Insurance Company forty five years ago and remained with it ever since.
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C. Bennett
Washington Avenue
Avondale
Mr. Bennett
Cincinnati Fire Underwriters’ Association
Mr. Pennett
Narborough
England
Old Protection Company
Aetna Insurance Company
Monmouth the Race Horse Dies in Accident
Jeffersonville May 26 The fine race horse Monmouth owned by N. O. and West of Charlestown ran into a wire fence and died valued at 5000 dollars. Hammond May 26 Frank R. Kitchell of Hammond killed himself by rat poison at age fifty leaving a wife and four children. Despondency believed to be the cause.
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the Morning Star
Jeffersonville
Monmouth
Messrs
N. O. and
Pres
Charlestown
Morning Star
Hammond
Frank R. Kitchell
Valparaiso
Suicide Follows Bank Failure Searlesville Area
Alexander Beckett once a clerk at the National Bank of Hlinvis, now failed, shot himself to death amid mounting worry over mortgage payments. His act marks a third suicide linked to the bank’s collapse.
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Alexander Beckett
National Bank of
Hlinvis
Memorial Day Exercises Planned by Grand Army Post
The Grand Army Post and local citizens will hold Memorial Day events with Prof. George Tincher and his class in attendance. Rev. John L. Gripeth will preach a sermon and William Bosson of Indianapolis will deliver the oration.
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Moralog Star Amo, Incd
Grand Army Post
Wrof
George Tincher
John L. Gripeth
William Bosson
Indianapolis
Explosion Kills Two in Glen Hazel Sawmill
Rexoyo Pennsylvania May 26 two men died instantly and three were seriously hurt when a boiler exploded at Joseph Haney’s Glen Hazel saw mill. The dead include Wm Johnson and a man named Schaffer both of Hey Toddsville. Haney and two others were wounded by debris. The blast is blamed on a defective boiler. Local news notes add updates on state officials, contracts, and a few other town happenings.
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Morning Star
Rexoyo
Joseph Haney
Glen Hazel
Wm. Johnson
Schaffer
Hey
Toddsville
Decoration Day Remembrance and Local Monument Plans
The G A remembers decoration day and seeks volunteers for the event next Monday. A large monument to Mr Tobias Tobrooke and wife is being prepared by Charles Jones of Jackson township for the Tobrooke family. The notice extols veteran sacrifice in the War of Independence, discusses local philanthropy, and critiques political figures while praising Mr Tobrooke as a generous Republican Methodist and community benefactor.
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William Tobrocke
Waymansville
Jackson Township
Tobrocke
Lebrooke
Charles Jones
Fragmented School Staff Roster Across District Buildings
A garbled OCR entry lists multiple principals and assistants for CENTRAL, NORTH, SOUTH, NOURTIL SIDE, MAPLE GROVE, and JANITORIA High Schools. Names include Samuel Wertz, Amy Brown, Ida George, Ninnie Keith, Grace Price, Fannie Pope, and Samuel Snively among others.
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Perry
London
Central
Samuel Snively
North
PW. Randall
Henry Horn Injured in Runaway Crash near Flat Rock Pike
Henry Horn suffered serious injuries after a shaft loosening spooked his horse on the Flat Rock pike north of town. He was thrown from the carriage, struck by a wire fence, and severely cut with broken ribs and shoulder injuries. S A Linson helped bring the runaway under control despite the danger.
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Flat Rock
Horn
S. A Linson
Ed Rumer Arrested on Trespass Charge and Fencing Damage
Ed Rumer was arrested yesterday and charged with trespass by Wm Kramer. He is alleged to have torn down fencing and a trial is set for 0 o'clock this morning before Judge Palmer.
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Ed Rumer
Wm. Kramer
Palmer
Court actions and local society notes mix in Wednesday brief
Cases before the Circuit Court include Francis Whittington vs Samuel Weaver and Melvin Weaver to quiet title with judgment for defendants and costs. Henry Meyer Teat Tobacco Co. vs George Trenkenshuh et al on account with $150, plaintiff awarded $146. Mrs Turpin illness prevents Chicago trip. Mrs John Perry hosts tea for Mrs Will Glasgow and daughter. J R Duntlap contractor visits Medora project site. Carter & Co finish interior work for Nathan Newson’s Elizabethtown residence. Debates on Republican Congressional Convention venue in Columbus. Fish Commissioner Sweeney enforcement draws complaint. duty to uphold state law noted. Bartholomew County Medical Society to meet June 1. papers on pneumonia and state medical meeting report. Bread pricing joke and 14-loaf offer from Henry Friday. Shelbyville inquiry. Aurora Bulletin notes district candidates and statewide pledges amid satire.
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Henry Meyer Teat Tobacco Co
George Trenkenshuh
Philip Trenkenshuh
Columbus Gag, Light & Yoke Co
Injuries and Local Business Shifts Highlight Hoy Record
Willie Griffin, with a broken leg, was brought to the city hospital where Dr. A J Banker treated the injury. The Christian church Ladies Aid Society will meet this afternoon at Mrs Jos Irwins residence. Reeves Seward Cycle Mfg Co machinery shipped to Indianapolis. Mr Dallas Reeves to locate there while Frank Seward remains at Fifth St. During work on John A Miller’s Washington Street house last Friday H S Miller and Charles Pickett were injured by a collapsing scaffold. Pickett suffered a hip and shoulder injury and a tooth was knocked out while Herman had minor scratches and a sprained foot.
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Willie. Griffin
A. J. Banker
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Jos I. Irwin
Reeves Seward
John A. Miller
Washington Street
Miller
Charles Pickett
Mr. Pickett
Mr. Miller
Herman
Charly
Hoy
Personal notices from Sand Creek township residents visit city
W I Springer trustee Sand Creek township visited the city. Ed Springer of Elizabethtown was in town Wednesday. Judge Applewhite of Brownstown candidate for Congress was here yesterday. Miss Vesta Smith returned from New Albany. Mrs Slider went to Taylorsville. Addie Perry of Edinburg visited and returned home. Walter Newkirk and Maggie Wente were issued a marriage license near Waymansville. Mrs John A Cutsinger and Mrs J J Hyde left after visiting Mrs George Lewis. George Manuel left for Etown. Wm Brinker visiting from Etown. Bertie Spurgeon went to Indianapolis. Mary Trapp came from Hope. H M Smith of Palatine Ins Co. is in the city. Mrs H E Vandagriff and mother left for Franklin. Hert left for Johnson county. W J Holland visiting relatives. Mary Tassold returned home after visiting Miss Bond. A Strauss went to Seymour. David Fisher went to Seymour. E L Perry went to Edinburg. J Trautman returned from Adrian Michigan. Albert Owens northbound passenger, designation Franklin. Dr Geo H Dennison an Indianapolis passenger. P H McCormack of Columbus here on business. Greensburg Era, Limp Wells was in the city yesterday.
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Geo. H. Dennison
Indianapolis
P. H. McCormack
Columbus
Greensburg
Brown County Farming Challenges and Hillside Work
Brown County farming proves hard on ridges with thin clay soil. Hill sides require careful harrowing and small draft teams, while soil loss from heavy rains demands year to year care with permanent grass. The piece notes unique local farming tricks, products, and a strong sense of community. The Governor Ridee. M. C. Reeves now has his motor ue on a penibition at eS
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Brown County
Driftwood
Som
Squirrel Hunting Lawset and Local School Trustees
Law allows killing a squirrel on June 1. School trustees met to select teachers for next year. Sanders enters druggist Dunnington and Son business. Democratic Congressional Convention set for Thursday June 3 in this city. Kitzinger store front frames being installed. Sixteen poisoned at Cave-in-Rock supper. one dead and several expected to recover. A. D. Osgood completed two signs for Dunnington and Saunders. Mrs. Everroad and Mrs. Van den Ende hosted yesterday afternoon with friends in Cincinnati guest Gordon.
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W. H. Everroad
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Heart Failue
Peial
The
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Joseph Everroad
Richmond
Kentucky
Wm. Smith
Medora
Dunlap & Coats
Oscar Fieginbaum
Lowell
John Walker
Ninth and
Cheatnut
Scott Carmichael
Joseph Whitten
Brown Street
Len Spurgeon
Walter Burges
Cinerapati Sunday
Samuel Harris
Franklin
Fireysen
G. A
Mr Clevelands
Convie
Gia
Fely Ray
Mecksinley
Seynyour News
Democrat
Tigh Sciog
Samuel Wertz
D. Aker
Morrison
Amy Brown
C. R. Day
Ida Bray
Carrie Lambert
Mary Veach
Willa Spurgeon
Gillian Juick
Colored Departmente
A. Jackson
Eva Sevyllany
North Building
QO. mM. Mecracken
Bringto U
Lina S. Reeves
Ida George
Jennie Hayes
Stella Goodnow
Lillie Jalbraith
Jesgia
Mary A. Clark
South Building
Ninnie Keith
Martha Scott
Addie Schooley
India
Nourtil Side
John T, Cochran
Grace Price
Etta Gilday, Libbie Englebach
Maple Grove
Fannie Pope
Loiz Wetz
Ella Dean
Yollie Linnon
Bery Cooper
Nellie Laughlin
Mary Mahoney
Florence Morgan
Janitora
Henry Horn
Gourt
Circuit Court
Francis Whittington
Samuel Weaver
Melvin Weaver
Charley Turpin
Turpin
Chicago
John Perry
North Washington Street
Will Glasgow
Osgood
Alex Shenfield
Kokomo
J. R.duntlap
Sar
Sweeney
Jeff Journal
Bartholomew County Medical Society
Hawley
W. H. Butler
State Medical Association
Terre Haute
Henry
Shelbyville
Rep
Aurora Bulletin
Halifax
W. I. Springer
Sand Creek Township
Ed Springer
Elizabethtown
City
Judge Applewhite
Brownstown
Vesta Smith
New Albany
Slider
Taylorsville
Addie Perry
Edinburg
Walter Newkirk
Maggie Wente
Near Waymansville
John A. Cutsinger
J. J. Hyde
George Lewis
George Manuel
E- Town
Wm. Brinker
Etown
Bertie Spurgeon
Mary Trapp
Hope
H M. Smith
Palatine Ins. Co
H. E. Vandagriff
W. J. Holland
Mary Tassold
Miss Bond
A. Strauss
Seymour Yester
David Fisher
Seymour
E. L. Perry
J. Trautman
Adrian, Mich
Albert Owens
Limp Wells
Louisville
Brown
Timothy Oaks
Ridee
M. C. Reeves
Reason Sanders
Dunnington and Son
Kitzinger
Cave-in-Rock
A. D. Osgood
Dunningtom and Saunders
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