Forger Defies Law In Edinburg Case Shocked City Officials
A note forger in Columbus eludes arrest as pro tem prosecutor Swengel claims only the victim can press charges. The affair spots a legal peculiarity with a stranger forging names of several citizens and cashing checks. The piece also notes James Shea's funeral, a city meeting for G A R planning, and remarks on natural gas franchise progress. President McKinley faces Georgia GOP criticism over appointing Gen Longstreet as Railroad Commissioner.
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Ence
Mr. Swengle
Pro
F. B. Sandusky
Greensburg
Hearld
McKinley
Georgia
Barnaby Florist Promotes Spring Bulb Planting
Cas S Barnaby Florist announces now is the time to plant hyacinths tulips and crocus with bulbs sold at low prices as first class stock. East 5th Street greenhouse.
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Cas. S. Barnaby
Various Local Notices and Updates Abound in State News
A roundup of scattered items reports family moves to Brown County and visits by Dr. Carmichael of Walesboro. Rev J F Booker attends English Lutheran Synod in Richmond. Daughters of the Revolution hold Nashville Exposition. Mrs Sallie A Stier dies by suicide in New Albany. Rainfall in Louisville measured at 1.54 inches. Columbus orphans home shelters 70 plus children. Daisy King visits Columbus. Sweeney attends game legal business in Shelbyville. Flatrock cannery now canning pumpkins. Governor Bradley restores citizenship to a man who hadn’t voted in 35 years. Mrs Johnathan Smith travels to Richmond for the Synod. Miss Lema Confare goes to Indianapolis then Knightstown for Leid concert. Mooney granddaughter Lizzie Montgomery return from Chicago. A baby sick with scarlet fever. Postmaster Homer Reed of Kansas City faces charges of inefficiency. Mrs Langtry’s funeral wreath reflects racing stable colors. Senator Morgan arrives in San Francisco from Honolulu and notes possible Hawaii annexation. Mrs E E Waddington and children attend the Richmond English Lutheran Synod.
Robbers Enter Yolland Hardware in Second Story Window
Thieves broke into F. Yolland & Son hardware Tuesday night through a second story window on Washington street. Seven Smith & Wesson revolvers worth about 75 dollars were stolen. about 60 cents in pennies remained in the money drawer. No clue yet, bloodhounds on the trail.
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Smith & Wes
F. Yolland & Son
New Postal Card Sizes Announced for 19th Century Use
The government will issue two new postal card sizes smaller than the current one. One will be about a quarter inch narrower for envelopes while the other will be one inch shorter and three quarters of an inch wider. The larger cards will feature Jefferson and the smaller will display a John Quincy Adams vignette, a first for department paper.
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Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Cummins Heads Wartere for School Books and Supplies
G x v H Cummins operates as the headquarters for school books and supplies at 406 Washington Street, serving the local educational needs.
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H. Cummins
I' Wartere
Washington St
Woman Injured in Kitchen Accident at 1316 Chestnut Street
Mrs Mary Snively 69, widow of George Snively, living at 1316 Chestnut Street, suffered a serious hip fracture after dropping a teakettle of hot water while walking in the kitchen yesterday before 7 am. She also burned a hand and foot. The Ke Epworth League literary evening at the Methodist church featured Indian relics and a program of papers, readings, piano, stories, and music.
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Mary Snively
Chestnut Street
Ke Epworth League
Methodist Church
Skelton Identified as Suspected Attacker in Columbus
Mrs May Banta identifies George Skelton of Columbus as her assailant in a night attack. Skelton, a former courthouse mortar man, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Jackson and Deputy Marshal Pea after a citywide manhunt with bloodhounds. The grand jury returned an indictment as mob concerns rise in Rush County.
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George Skelton
Columbus
Jackon
Pea
May Banta
Harry Banta
Skelton
Rush County
Society Notes Highlight Mrs Campbell Snyder Visits
Mrs W J Lucas hosts Thursday evening at Washington street for Mrs Ed Campbell of Hartford City and Miss Jennie Snyder of Pensacola Florida. A bowling party Tuesday at the Washington street alley honored Mr Homer Davie with close exciting games. Mrs Mel Bradley to host afternoon cards for Miss Jennie Snyder at Ninth and Washington. Mrs W T Davis to entertain Woman's Conversational club on Second street Friday afternoon.
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W. J. Lucas
Washington Street
Ed Campbell
Hartford City
Jennie Snyder
Pensacola Florida
Homer Davie
Mel Bradley
Ninth and
Jennie, Snyder
Pensacola
Florida
Local social and civic notes from Pekin and nearby towns
Joe Grainer and family visit Houston relatives. John Setser and sister Pearl call on friends. Mrs. Sarah Sausiders guests of grandson Jerry Hill. Wm. Marie and wife visit Andrew Thompson’s family. Harbaugh and Wheel er expand meat market. Salt Creek teachers institute organized with Elmer Cumming as chairman and James Tatlock as secretary. next meeting at Freetown. Alex Davidson speaks to county audience. Schools reopen. compulsory law boosts enrollment. Maggie Carmichael and Roman Jackson wed at bride’s home with about 100 guests. Jason B. Brown addresses county seat question. Republicans plan post office relocation with deputy P. Me. O.H. Montgomery attends meeting.
Farewell party for Miss Edna Brown at Miss Attkisson’s home
The Seymour group held a farewell at Miss Pearl Attkisson’s residence for Miss Edna Brown who will move to Indianapolis. Guests enjoyed decorations, guessing contests won by Will Cox and Ed Sibel, parlor games, solos and duets, and a collation. A bracelet gift signified affection and regret at her departure.
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Messrs
Will, Cox
Ed Sibel
Fish Commissioner Seeks Stricter Laws and Local Angler Aid
Z T Sweeney, Columbus state fish commissioner, met with local anglers Monday to discuss state fish protection. He noted 1500 arrests since taking office, exhausted salary and expenses, and urged higher appropriation. He supported allowing farmers to sieve with two inch mesh to remove carp and protect game fish. A meeting was urged to form a permanent local sportsmen group.
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Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
State v Crouch and Cooper case continued after prosecutor’s brother death
The Indiana assault and battery with intent to kill case against David Crouch and Stephen Cooper, slated for yesterday, was postponed until next Wednesday due to the death of Prosecutor Shea's brother.
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State of Indiana
David Crouch
Stephen Cooper
Shea
Farmers Sow Wheat and Wedding Report From Oct 17
Wedding at the brides home on Sunday Oct 17 unites Mr Phillip Fitter and Miss Cora Anthony. Local visits include Jacob Ault and family at Story, Will Ault and wife in Lawrence county, and W E Shultz with Curtis Eight visiting. Eva Ault returns home from staying with her sister Minnie Lorance. Ray Anthony, Bert Hastman, and Miss Helms visited Emmia Pruitt. U B church announces service next Sunday at 10 80.
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Fitter
Cora Anthony
Jacob“Ault
Geoorge Ault
Story Sunday
Will Ault
Lawrence County
Misa Eva Ault
Minnie Lorance
Ray Anthony
Bert Hastman
Miss Helms
Emmia Pruitt
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Houston
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Pekin, Ind
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Sarah Sausiders
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