Bartholomew County S S Association Meets at Burnsville
Bartholomew County Sunday School Association holds a two day convention at Burnsville October 7 and 8 with a full program including devotions, papers, papers by Miss Nettie Sweeney, and addresses by C D Meigs and Rev Joseph Geuber. Tax levy figures for local townships follow, with Martinsville and county poll taxes listed. Tickets for Critchfield lecture available at local merchants.
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School Association
Burnsville
Joseph Geuber
Jackson County
Knights of Pythias Train to Madison For Meeting
A special train filled to overflowing with Sir Knights departed yesterday evening around 2 30 carrying members of the Knights of Pythias to Madison for a meeting.
Mooneys Robbed of Leather in Indianapolis Car Theft
William Williams of 109 Holbrook street was arrested at home by Sergeant Krager and V Patrolmen Raferty and Ruggies for stealing leather from Mooney & Co of Columbus from a car in the Pan Handle yards. Three other men are jailed. Williams was found asleep in an attic after weeks of evading police.
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W. W. Mooney & Sons
Indianapolis
the Journal of Yesterday
William Williams
Holbrook
Krager
Raferty and Ruggies
Mooney & Co
Columbus
Panhandle
Community Illnesses and Recoveries Reported
Carl Kellmeyer is very ill. Mrs. Joe Daniels of Maple Grove remains ill. Mrs. Creighton mother of Mrs. Geo Clutch is very low with typhoid fever. Lizzie Abbott recently recovered enough to go out. Beecher Flora’s child with diphtheria improves at Lawrence Stucky’s Maple Grove home. William Hamblen slowly improves after weeks of severe typhoid fever.
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Joe Daniels
Maple Grove
Lawrence Stucky
William Hamblen
Truant Officer Moore Reports Seventeen Visits In September
In sixteen days in September truant officer Moore made sixty seven visits and served eleven notices. All notices complied with, no arrests or filings to date. Moore is praised for effective work in education and urged to continue the good effort.
A Jolly Night Farce At Theatre By Travers Company
Edwin Travers and his comedian company present the farce A Jolly Night next Saturday night. The play is praised as high order comedy with absurd situations and very funny dialogue. It follows Forget-Me-Nots as the curtain raiser and has drawn strong New York audience praise on return.
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Edwin Travers
New York
Travers
Forget-Me-Nots
Monday Literary Club Meets With Mrs Montgomery
The Monday Afternoon Literary Club held its third meeting of the year yesterday afternoon with Mrs Mary Montgomery presiding. The program included Responses Bible Short History of the Woman of the Bible presented by Mrs W T Woodard, Popes and Recorders of the Bible by Mrs George L Curtiss, Editions of the Bible by Miss Flora Atkinson, and Current Events by The Cub.
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Mary Montgomery
W. T. Woodard
Cumanns Opens School Books and Supplies Hub
New Geo. H. Cumanns serves as headquarters for school books and school supplies at 406 Washington Street.
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Geo. H. Cumanns
Washington St
Newspaper Subscription Offer for Indiana Papers
We propose a yearly subscription to the Courier Journal Twice a week or the weekly Indiana Polis Journal or the weekly Indianapolis Sentinel and the Columbus Semi-Weekly Star for 1.25 dollars paid in advance. This prepayment is required to cover the cost of sending the money in advance.
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Indianapolis Journal
Indianaplis Sentinel
Columbus
Ed Shipman’s Condition Improves After Serious Injuries
Sunday evening Ed Shipman showed worsened condition but by Monday morning he was resting easier. Report says chances of recovery from his severe injuries remain hopeful though delicate.
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Ed Shipman
Old Town Man Carl Nemethy Gains Fame in Chicago Play Cards
Carl Nemethy, once a well known townsman, is earning fame and fortune in Chicago for handwork on show cards for A Jolly Night. The Crump production appears Oct 9 in Columbus, with Nemethy praised for par excellence printers and engravers art.
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Carl Nemethy
Chicago
Personal notices list visits and travel among Indiana residents
A series of short notes details visitors and travelers around Columbus and nearby towns. Names include Joe Noblitt and family, Miss Jennie Merrill, Wm. Cook and wife, Curtis R. Newsom, Mrs. David Burgenthall, Rev. Chambers, M. Hutchins, P. Turner, Miss Dora Shields, Chas. Miller, Chas. Linton, Lewis Mobley, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Bebb, P. H. McCormack, Mrs. Chas. Booshen, A. Strauss, Mrs. J. A. Garrettson, Wm. Wright, Mrs. Elmer Burnet, Rev. J. L. Perry, Mrs. S. A. R. Boor, and Mrs. Jac Rush with various moves to and from Indianapolis, Seymour, Elwood, Nashville, Rushville, Flatrock, Elizabethown, and other locales. The notes record arrivals, visits, and departures, with several counts of returning home or continuing arrangements.
Grain markets hold steady with Wheat 86 and Corn 25
Local grain markets show no change from Saturday with wheat priced at 86 and corn at 25. The report notes stable prices across the two main staples, reflecting unchanged trading conditions for farmers and traders.
Seymour picnic guest Charles Foster reports excellent time
Charles Foster of W. L T Meyers & Co appeared as guest of honor at a private Seymour young society picnic. He praised the splendid time and delicious refreshments. The Corvett Fitzsimmons fight will be shown in Seymour via Kennetiscope, mirroring Carson City. Many will witness the spectacle.
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Charlie
Seymour
Carson
Trimmed Hats Display At Mrs Thompsons
Mrs Green of North Vernon visits daughter Mrs Redmar. Miss Maud Heck of Edinburg visits Abbie Gilday and Laura King. Notice of millinery display at Mrs Thompsons next Wed Thu Fri near First National Bank. No circuit court dispositions Monday.
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Dr. Green
North Vernon
Mrs
Ed Redmar
Maud Heck
Edinburg
Abbie Gilday
Laura King
Second Trial in Decatur Circuit Court in Greensburg
W W Lambert Dr S M Voris and C P Pruitt attended Greensburg yesterday morning as key figures in the Chris Maus vs Lake Erie and Western Railway damage suit slated for trial in the Decatur circuit at Greensburg Monday. A man calling himself George Edwards from Cincinnati was jailed for stealing a gold watch from Charles Schaefer of Columbus, later passing it to a confederate who escaped. recovery is doubtful. Mr and Mrs Joseph Milners of Denver Colp visited L K Q and family. Mrs Banker and daughter Belle visited Shelbyville. Mrs Dr McCoy returned from Switzerland Co. Rev Schull from Lyms Station.
Indictments Returned by Grand Jury in Session Seven Days
The grand jury reported to the circuit court after seven days in session. Six true bills were returned for assault and battery with intent to kill embezzlement larceny liquor law violations disturbing a religious meeting and intoxication.
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Circuit Court
Elder Van Buskirk Visits City on Nashville District Route
Rev. Buskirk and Elder D R Van Buskirk traveled through the area yesterday en route to the Nashville District Convention. He stayed with Jos L Irvin while in the city.
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D. R. van Buskirk
Nashville
Jos. L Irvin
City
Philip Schaeffer Plea Guilty Fined Eleven Dollars
Philip Schaeffer appeared before Justice Palmer on a guilty plea and was fined and costs totaling eleven dollars.
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Philip Schaeffer
For Sale Art Garland Base Burner in large size
Classified notice offers a large base burner for sale described as near new. Advertisement instructs to call the office for details and mentions Dr Miles Neuve Piastuns for spinal weakness, with price noted as two cents from druggists.
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Art Garland
Miles’ Neuve Piastuns
George Thompson Accepts New Post With Donner Mills
George Thompson, longtime miller at Donner mills and formerly of Frankfort, has been tendered and accepted a new position with the Donner people. He began work Saturday noon.
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George Thompson
Donner Mills
Frank
Tirtle Files for Divorce from Theodosia Tirtle
William A. Tirtle has filed a divorce complaint against Theodosia C. Tirtle. The action documents a marital dissolution and seeks court relief.
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William A. Tirtle
Theodosia C. Tirtle
New Race Track Planned for St Louis
October 3 report that St Louis will gain a new race track surpassing the Fair Grounds in area. John Scullin, wealthy railroad figure, is backing the project with plans drawn and site secured. Tracks expected ready for a spring meeting. Marshal Taylor to lead Methodist Sunday school picnic to Dowell Hill on Saturday.
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St. Louis
Marshal Taylor
Methodist Sunday School
Dowell Hill
Diphtheria Case Improves as Local Activity Spurs Town Life
News from Mt Liberty reports scarce but steady activity with residents digging for water and local trades like Hawkins & Co thrashing clover seed for John Buckhart. A birth is recorded for O F Bright’s family, and plans include John Boffing becoming a Gnawbone citizen. The Bloomington visit notes and shifts toward Indiana polis reflect town outlook.
Civil Service Examinations Held in This City
A civil service examination for clerical and carrier grades will be conducted in this city on December 4, 1897. Minnie Cochrane is listed as a participant.
Lumber man Isaac Holman visits Franklin investor
Isaac Holman a prominent lumber man of Franklin and brother-in-law to Mrs. Leonard Lay of this city is here transacting business in town.
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Isaac Holman
Man
Franklin
Leonard Lay
Chaur Leaves for Madison to Play for A. K. of P.
Chaur departed yesterday morning for Madison to perform with the A. K. of P. entertainment group.
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Rink Chaur
Madison
A. K. of
P. Entertainment
Radiant Home and Garfield Base Burners for Sale
Will sell cheap. One radiant home heater and one Art Garfield base-burner. Inquire at this office.
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine. It promises money back from all druggists if it fails to cure, priced at 25 cents.
MaGaw Brothers Head North for Klondike Gold Rush
Sherman MaGaw, once of this city, plans to travel to the Klondike next spring to join his brother Charles MaGaw who holds three mining claims near Dyea and will accompany him on the expedition.
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City
Klondike
Charles MaGaw
Dyea
Change of Date Citizens Meeting Tonight
Citizens shift meeting to tonight due to Critchfield lecture. Purpose is to plan entertainment for the state encampment next May and aid veterans. Late word states meeting called off for now with further notice to be given through the press.
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Critchfield
Ture
House for Sale on Ninth Street With Features
A neat three room house on ninth street with cement walk in front iron fence good water well and some fruit. Lot measures 30 by 120 feet. Sell at once and purchaser can name price. Cash preferred but terms negotiable. Inquire at the Sr an office about this offer.
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Ninth Street
Missionary Society Meeting Nears Franklin
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of Presbyterian churches in Marion, Johnson and Bartholomew counties meet at Franklin's Presbyterian church on Thursday October 9. James E Weeks of Ogilville visited Franklin to see Rev Davis who was ill. Rev Roberts of Orinoco led a United Brethren quarterly meeting there. The King's Daughters gather at Mrs Dick Jones's at 2 20 this afternoon. Editor Stott of the Republican attends his ailing mother in Franklin. Prices listed as 15 and 25 cents at Owens Williams and Sanders Taylor's. Grand jury remains in session.
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Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Presbyterian Churches
Marion, Johnson and
Bartholomew Counties
Presbyterian Church
Franklin
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W. H
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Tr. A. Moore
Frank Tyner
Miss Euna
Barnhill
C. D. Meigs
Christian Church
Grant
E. B. Newby
Boyer
Joshua Lowe
Albert H. Morris
TL .A
E. S. Carter
Sunday School Association
Clyde Markland, Dec’y
M HC
M. H. G.club
Gertrude Jett
Missea
Lou Patterson and
Lou Stad
Ler
Washington Sackson
Cone
Harrison
Gales Elena
Brown
Mooresville
Monroe
Adams
Gregg
Jefferson
Ray
Baker
Ashland
Martinsville
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Frank Nolting
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Iams
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Little Son
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Lizzie
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New York World
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Academy
Montgomery
George L. Curtiss
Flora
Cub
Courier Journal
Jolly Night” Company
Crump
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Macon II
Jennie Merrill
Kokomo
A. Faulkoner
Franklin College
Wm. Cook
Taylorsville
Frank Toohey
Curtis R. Newsom
E-town
David Burgenthall
Wm. Graves and Family
Rev. Chambers
M. Hutchins
QO. P. Turner
Dora Shields
Chas. Miller
Elwood
Chas. Linton
Metropolitan Ins. Co
Bedford
Lewis Mobley
Nashville Exposition
John Kelly
Elwood Ind
North Sycamour Street
Bebb
Dillsboro Ind
Joshue Conn
P. H. McCormack
Rushville
Chas. Booshen
Marle Harnon
A. Strauss
J. A. Garrettson
Eliza
Bethtown
Wm. Wright
Elmer Burnet
J. L. Perry
Flatrock
Rev. Perry
S. A. R. Boor
Jac Rush
Evansville
G. L. Winans and
Columbus Grain Markets
Charles Foster
W. LT
Corvett-Fitzsimmons
Wheels of Justice
Birt’s
Decatur
Court
W.W. Lambert
S. M. Voris and
C. P. Pruitt
Greensburg
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Chris Maus
Lake Erie & Western Railway Co
George Edwards
Cincinnati
Charles Schaefer
Joseph Milners
Denver Colp
L. K.Q
Dr. McCoy
Switzerland
Schull
Lyms Station
Laws
Rev. Buskirk
Fair Grounds
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Scullin
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Sion
MT Liberty
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Gnawbone
O F Bright
Bloomington
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Pain Pilla
Peg
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Kankakee
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Henry Devie
Civil Service Examinations
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Fice
Sherman MaGaw
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Ogilville
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Ohio Township
Dick Jones
Editor Stott
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