Old Glick House on Fourth Street to be demolished
The Glick House, a Fourth Street landmark once owned by Father Glick and later by his daughter Mrs. Jonathan Smith, is being levered and will soon disappear. The unoccupied, aged structure sits east of Barbara Brockman’s home and the handsome lot is headed for development, completing steps toward reclaiming Fourth Street.
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Fourth St
Jonathan Smith
Father Glick
Ais
Barbara Brockman
Fourth Street
Ed Shipman Improves Rapidly as Condition Heals
The condition of Ed Shipman is much improved and he is gaining strength rapidly, according to medical staff. This update notes steady progress and hopeful recovery following his illness.
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Ed Shipman
Local grain markets show no change
Local grain markets report Wheat at 86 cents and Corn at 26 cents with no price movement observed.
Lambert to Seek New Trial in Maus Case in Greensburg
W. W. Lambert arrives in Greensburg to argue a motion for a new trial in the Chris Maus railroad case. The proceedings concern the similar trial outcome and potential appeals as the railroad faces a challenge.
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W. W. Lambert
Greensburg
Chris Maus
Decatur County Subpoena Issued in Civil Suit
Constable Joe Gable served as witness subpoenas in a civil case Saturday in Decatur County. The matter will be heard before a local justice, with proceedings aimed at expediting the inquiry.
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Joe Gable
Decatur County
Ill Child of Beecher Flora Suffering at Grandfather’s Maple Grove Home
A small child of Beecher Flora is ill with spotted fever at the home of its grandfather Lawrence Stucky in Maple Grove.
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Lawrence Stucky
Maple Grove
Iron Stairway Installed for Camera Club Quarters
Thomas Hull builds an iron stairway at Stahlhuth's drug store to give access from the rear to the Camera Club rooms on the second floor, enabling direct reach to the club area.
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Thomas Hull
Stahlhuth’s
Camera Club
Typhoid claims Mrs Garretts son in Elizabethtown
Mrs Sarah Garrett of Elizabethtown mourns the loss of her son who died Friday afternoon from typhoid fever at home. The funeral is set for 2 PM today at the Christian church with burial in the New Som cemetery. In a separate accident Clint Johnson lost a finger while operating a stave bucker at Schinner's Stave mill and received surgeon care.
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Garrettson
Sarah Garrettson
Elizabethtown
The
Christian Church At
New
Clint Johnson
Schinner
Johnson
Kennedy Trial Set for October in Vernon Case
The case of Daisy Gillispie vs. Wm. Kennedy is scheduled for trial in Vernon on Monday October . It previously went to trial and the jury disagreed. The venue was changed from this county to Vernon.
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Daisy Gillispie
Wm. Kennedy
Vernon
Local Notes Fill Columbus Scene With Calls and Tales
Several residents are noted in Columbus with travels and visits including Miss Lora Cheatam's Shelbyville trip and Isaah Beatty's visit to Taylorsville. The sheriff escorted two boys to the Southern Reform School after petit larceny. A new Bowing Alley opens and church meetings occur nightly as East Columbus eyes a future pastor.
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Shelby County
Columbus
Southern Reformatory
Harness Stolen Recovered Hidden in Mill Yard
A set of harness valued at 25 dollars, bought for 35, stolen from Jerry Williams four weeks ago, was found concealed in Brockman’s Mill Yard by a boy employed by Smith and Walker. No suspects identified and the theft remains unsolved.
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Jerry Williams
Brockman’s Mill Yard
Williams
Beginning of Creation Parable for Editors and Advertisers
A humorous fable contrasts divine acts with newspaper life. It credits God for editors, liberal advertisers, and paid subscribers, then adds a blizzard and a skeptic, a nonreader, and a perpetual debtor the devil once molded. The editor laments never resting.
Gospel Truths and Services at Local Churches
Church notices invite the public to morning and evening services with sermons on Spiritual themes. Sunday School resumes after a closure, with classes at 9:15 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Epworth League and Baptist rally schedules listed for October 10, 1897.
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Epworth
All Forces
Veriscope shows draw largely female audiences nationwide
The Veriscope exhibition of the Corbett-Fitzsimmons contest toured New York Boston and Chicago with audiences mainly the best theatre-goers. Forty per cent were ladies. Veriscope parties have become a fad and the gentler sex enjoys them. The Veriscope and the contest pictures will be shown at Crump's Theatre Monday and Tuesday night.
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Crump’s
Junior League M I church meeting announced
The Junior League of the M I church holds a morning business meeting with all members urged to attend and pay dues. Eleanor Davis serves as secretary.
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Junior League of the
M. I. Church
Headquarters at 89 Geo. H. CoMMLNS Named
A reference to a headquarters location reads 89 Geo. H. Commnns establishing the base for operations.
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Geo. H. Commlns
Neal Bishop and Gravedidger Case Noted
Neal Bishop and Gravedidger are listed with R. W. Weekly and Laura A. Dye along Clinton Lane and Oltie Berkbimer in the readable text fragment.
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Neal Bishop and Gravedidger
R. W. Weekly
Laura A. Dye
Clinton Lane
Oltie Berkbimer
Water Works Closure For Repairs This Morning
Water works will close from 6 30 to 7 oclock for necessary repairs. Andy Becht moved his cigar store to the G A KH Building second room from Third street yesterday. Oysters sell for 80 cents per quart at 415 Washington Street. Dr Miles Pain Pills claim relief as a remedy.
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Andy Becht
G. A. KH
Third Street
Washington St
Prosecution to Open at Scottsburg Over State Fish Violations
Deputy State Fish Commissioner Joseph Gable leaves tomorrow for Scottsburg to prosecute ten alleged violations of state fish laws. Attorney Jason Brown of Seymour will accompany him to conduct the prosecutions.
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Joseph Gable
Scottsburg
Fish Laws
Jason Brown
Seymour
Mr. Gable
Columbus Defeats Seymour In Season Opener On Hard Fought Track
The O L S C meeting featured Waltman’s lecture and Cochrane’s vocal solos before a student officers slate was elected. Columbus beat Seymour in football opener as Groves scored five fans and Columbus surged in the second half, despite an early injury to Roy Jackson and a late injury on the Seymour side.
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Columbus
Seymour
Roy Jackson
Jack Williams
Hubert Owens
Marshall Taylor's Wagon Hauls Children to Picnic
A large wagon packed with cheerful children carried by Marshall Taylor served as transport for a Methodist Sunday School picnic. The day appeared joyful based on the bright faces of the youngsters as they traveled to the outing.
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Marshall Taylor
Sweet Girl Buys Stamps At Shelbyville Post Office
A sixteen year old girl visits the Shelbyville post office stamp window and asks for two cent stamps. Tommy Vanney quotes twenty four cents a dozen, sells one stamp to the customer, who pays with two pennies, and leaves. Other notes mention Miss Kate Rubottom and Mrs. Joseph Daniels as sick.
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Tommy Vanney
Tommy
Shelbyville Rep
Questionable Coupon Sales Clarified By Local Star
The Star reports answers denying selling an envel ope box of coupons to a bicycle race contestant and denying selling 175 coupons for $1.25 in the watch race. It notes coupons on hand are for sale cash only and hints at prizes for Christmas and New Year.
Do You Dance at City Hall Next Thursday Night
A dance event titled Do You Dance will receive support from the community at City Hall next Thursday night. Organizers invite residents to participate and enjoy a evening of local talent and social dancing.
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City Hall
New Second Presbyterian Church Destroyed in Lafayette
A fire in Lafayette destroyed the three year old Second Presbyterian Church, the city’s handsomest, with losses near 75 000 dollars and only 17 500 covered by insurance. The blaze started from a bonfire in an alley and spread to the church.
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Lafayette
Second Presbyterian
Brazil's Chief Fanatic Dead in Canudos Campaign
The Brazilian legation reports Canudos, base of Antonio El Conselheiro and his religious fanatics, captured after a campaign in which over 3,000 Brazilian officers and soldiers were killed, wounded, or invalided. El Conselheiro is dead.
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London
Rio de Janeiro
Canudos
Antonio
el Conselheiro
General Weyler Denies Resignation and Carlist Support
In Havana on October 8 General Weyler emphatically denied reports he would resist removal or support the Carlist cause. He stated his principles and record guarantee he will obey the government and never obstruct it, while merchants in Cuba express approval and confidence in his military policy.
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Havana
Weyler
Faithful Watchdog Foils Arson Plot and Masters Gets Justice
An old watchdog sleeping in a hogshead overhears a masked man plan arson against his cruel master. The dog wrestles the intruder to prevent the fire, earns a gold collar and a cushy insurance job, while the master is jailed for seven years. Moral laments betrayal of friends. Joe Whitten sold Mr Bearkman’s household goods on the court house square yesterday.
Local Social Roundup Ties Up In Seymour Area
Miss Cordelia Andrews of Seymour visits Mrs. Wells Griffith. Miss Edith Keel returns to Indianapolis. Mrs. Earl Fulwider travels to Indianapolis to visit friends. D. Broyer and wife of Newbern in town. Several residents depart for Louisville St Louis and Indianapolis visiting relatives. Joe Whitten advertises hog sale at Sid and Wish Streets. Cascinets Candy Cathartic ad promotes a laxative with money back guarantee.
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Cordelia Andrews
Seymour
Mrs. Wells Griffith
Dust to Dust Funeral for Mrs Katherine Creighton
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Creighton are set for 3 30 today at the residence of her daughter Mrs George Clutch in Maple Grove with Rev Swift officiating. Burial will follow at City Cemetery.
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Creighton
George Clutch
Maple Grove
Rev
Swift
City Cem
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Ogilville
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Shelbyville
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Ollie Berkhimer
Clifford Next
Thurs
Henry Lambert
Elberfield
Warrick County
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William Ault
Jackson Township
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Waymansville
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Mirs. Sudbrock
Indianapolis
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Ed King
Brazil
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Vincennes Sun
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Till Moore
Burnsville
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Meigs
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Light of Life
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Dwight Wetz
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Blanche Mobley
Sec
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Ollie Stephenson
Kate Rubottom
Vader Waltman
Oscar Remler
Wilma Coles
Milcread Groves
Dunn
Tackie Wert
Blue
Arcine Young
Grove Able
Roland
Charles Quarter Tack Jackson
Crane
L. Cox
M. E
Mike Lewis
Joseph Daniels
Lafayette Second Presbyterian
General Weyler
Cuba
Ing
Senor Sagasta
Joe Whitten
Mr.Bearkman
Court House Square
Edith Keel
Ind
Ianapolis
Earl Fulwider
Apolis
Boyer
Newbern
Wm. Jolly
Jas. Whittington
Elmer Bailey
Lewis L. Curtiss
Mem
Phis, Tenn
Mr. Curtiss
G. L. Curtiss
Lizzie Glanton
St. Lou
Frank Coats
Ville
Raymond Russell
St. Louis
Milo Silvers
Richmond
Seth Alley
Samuel Cline
Bloomington
Minnie Fuhrmann
Louisville
Grace Fisler
Winnie
Bettie Williams
Will Phlifer
Mayme Champine
Manilla
W. L. Sweet
Sey
Geo. Robertson
Rushville
Sid and Wish
St., One
Aday
Katherine Creighton
Ceme
Tery
F. Donner
Astigmaism
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