Carter the crook and con man preyed on hotels and printers
The piece portrays J S Carter as a forged check offender in Chicago and possibly across states, with mentions of the St Denis hotel incident and other hotel and printing jobs. It notes a planned capture and questions his claimed employer Wolf & Co. Also referenced are a saloon replacement and building work in Edinburg, plus bogus Indian warrants investigation and a shoe dealer's claimed low prices.
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J. S. Carter
Denman
St. Denis
Epworth League Hosts Social At Miss Bennett’s Farm
The Epworth League gathered at Miss Ida Bennett’s home three miles west of town for its monthly social. A large crowd rode in farm wagons and enjoyed the event, with attendees calling it a most enjoyable gathering. The note promotes subscribing to The Prairie Farmer of Chicago, praising its 57 years of publication and offering special clubbing rates.
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Epworth League
Ida Bennett
Miss Bennett
Prairie Farmer of Chicago
Cummins Headquards for School Books and Supplies
Lt Col Wes Taggart traveled from Nashville to Tuscola Illinois after visiting Columbus and Edinburg with relatives and acquaintances. Elmer King of Columbus drove over after his wife and son who stayed with relatives here. Mrs Wilhelmina Reetz, visiting Hartaville friends, returned to Indianapolis. Firemen ball on Thanksgiving Eve urged.
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Col
Wes Taggart
Nashville
Vici
Elmer King
Columbus
Skelton Trial Near Verdict in Nashville Case
Special from Nashville reports the Skelton trial on Oct 18 for alleged assault on Mrs. Har ry Banta reached the jury at 1:30 pm with Skelton’s alibi and Mrs Banta’s identification. The Sentinel notes the case may end in disagreement though Skelton was later acquitted in Rushville on the assault charge.
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Nashville
the Sentinel
George Skelton
Harry Banta
Skel
Skelton
Ind
Sentinel
Rushville
Mary Banta
Busy Columbus yard teems with farm horses daily
Lehman & Co and E. Sergent open full cloak deals as Josh Darnall, one of the city’s busiest men, manages nearly 40 head of horses daily for farmers from Brown County and other areas, inviting visitors to see the morning activity at his yard.
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Columbus
Josh —Darnall
McCoy to Box Australian Billy Smith in Chicago Bout
Kid McCoy and Australian Billy Smith are matched for six rounds at 165 pounds in Chicago on November 13 with a $3,000 purse. The purse pays 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser. a $100 overweight forfeit applies. McCoy seeks redemption after Saturday night jeers at Tatter Sally's. Also scheduled is a purse bout between Tut Ryan and Frank Childs for the same night, with Childs having accepted.
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Kid” McCoy
Billy Smith
Box
Chicago
Tattersall’s
McCoy
Tut Ryan
Frank Childs
Childs
Sidewalk Upgrades reshape Sixth Street near Winans Store
Public works replace the old stone sidewalk on the south side of Sixth Street near Winans Store with a modern cement pavement. City council ordered the improvement, aiming for uniform, uninterrupted sidewalks across town despite the street paving ordinance being passed.
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Winan’s
Sixth Street
Southern Deanery convocation opens in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Indiana October 26 The Southern Deanery convocation of Indiana opened tonight at St Pauls Church with Bishop White arriving. Clergy present include Dean C G Adams Secretary W H Bamford and Revs Northy Jones F I Collins Otwad Colvin John Brann M B Nash R H Peters J R Holst Palin Saxby E R Earle G T Griffith and A R Davis.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana
St. Paul’s Church
Bishop White
C.G. Adams
W. H. Bamford
Northy Jones
F. I. Collins
Otwad Colvin
John Brann
M.B. Nash
R. H. Peters
J R. Holst
Palin Saxby
E. R. Earle, G. T. Griffith and
A. R. Davis
Stader Seeks Mayor Run as Streets See Graveled Work
News item notes W W Stader eyed as mayoral candidate ahead of the Democratic City Convention. Reports on street work cite graveled California Street and East Eighth Street being graveled. Schwartzkopf & Son win wire bid as lowest bid among three rivals. Louisville lines agree to hold freight rates to curb demoralization. Ed Lambert visits St Louis Crossing with Rebekah Daughters. Quarantine ends today for a Scarlet Fever recovering child. Mitchells’ North Franklin Street child remains ill.
Reynolds Aunt to Arrive for Columbus Funeral
The remains of Mrs. John B. Reynolds aunt of Mrs. L C Griffith arrive from St Louis at 9 30. The funeral is at 2 30 this afternoon at the Griffith residence conducted by Rev Gene Curtis. Interment in City Cemetery. Mrs Reynolds was known in Columbus and formerly lived here. Her husband once worked with Geo Carruthers in the undertakers business. She had resided in St Louis in recent years.
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John B. Reynolds
L. C. Griffith
St. Louis
Gene Curtis
City Cemetery
Reynolds
Columbus
Geo Carruthers
Weik speaks on Abraham Lincoln at Crump's talk
Hon J W Weiks delivered a forcible entertaining lecture on Abraham Lincoln introduced by Hon George W Cooper under G A R auspices. The event drew a large Columbus audience and proceeds support G A R encampment funds.
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G. A. R. W. Weiks
Crump’s
Abraham
George W. Cooper
Columbus
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
The
Union
Wen
Jesse W. Weik
Weiks
J. W. Weiks
GAR
Columbus visitors and residents noted in Brown County
Ralph Applewhite traveled to Columbus this morning. Miss Annie Crouch visited Columbus Friday. Miss Daisy Shane of Columbus is visiting her sister Mrs. Chas Cargin. Mrs. Bettie Hendricks of Columbus is spending a few days with relatives in Brown County.
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Ralph Applewhite
Columbus
Sey
Annie Crouch
Brown Co
Daisy Shane
Chas. Cargin
Call
Bettie Hendricks
Brown. Co. Dem
Sneak Thieves Steal All Of Josh Durnalls Halters
Josh Durnall the mail man faces a string of petty thefts with twenty five halters stolen from his wagon yard this week. He plans night watch and may acquire a savage bulldog to curb the nuisance amid related notes of local thefts and weather impacts.
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Josh Durnall
Indiana Court Hears Assault Case Against Crouch Cooper
Public interest notes show Judge And Jury reporting on Wednesday court actions. The state case against David Crouch and Steven Cooper for assault and battery spent the day examining witnesses with Wm. H. Shea prosecuting and J. F. Cox for the defense. A suit by G. I. Winans vs Barbara Spragg was continued. A petition by the state, through Shea, seeks a $500 penalty against Adam Keller for failure to list property for taxation.
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Indiana
David Crouch
Steven Cooper
Wm. H. Shea
J. F. Cox
G. I. Winans
Barbara Spragg
Wm. Shea
Adam Keller
Ww. H. Shea
Kinney and Kinney Insurance Announces Expansion
Kinney and Kinney Insurance reports growing business and broad line of companies represented. Cloak opening Monday at Meyer and Fiegenbaum's. Dry wood available at the Handle Factory.
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Kinney & Kinney’s Insurance
Cloak
Meyer & Fiegenbaum
Laxative Bromo Quinine Va lets recall policy
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Va lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25e. tf.
Seymour Evening News Sold to Democrat of City
The Seymour Evening News has sold its daily circulation to the Democrat of the city. The weekly News will be continued.
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Seymour.Evening- News
Democrat
News
News Items Gathered Porters and Columus Visit
Editor Marsh of Times notes residents in Columbus for business. Dan Smith, Nashville man, and Jake Kinsey of Beck's Grove were seen in Columbus Wednesday. George Allison of Nashville spent Wednesday transacting business in Columbus.
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Dan Smith
Nashville
eaJake Kinsey
Beck's Grove
Columbus
Hugin
Judge Hord Presiding Officer Questions in Legal Note
The report praises Judge Hord as a strict presiding officer with firm, fair rulings. It notes his legal decisions are decisive and his adherence to law earns respect, though it hints at limited personal friendships in courtroom dynamics.
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Hord
Bass Fishing Report From Flat Rock
Charles Pfeifer Geo Boullie and Seph Huffer fished bass on Flat Rock yesterday and made several good catches.
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Charles. Pfeifer
Geo. Boullie
Seph. Huffer
Uncertain Weather Outlook Notes Storms Ahead
The report mentions a warm pleasant day yesterday and foresees slow, heavy storms in the north. It warns that this pattern may persist in the near future with lingering unsettled conditions.
State Fish Commissioner Sweaney Reports Arrests and Convictions
Franklin Star notes Fish Commissioner Sweaney has 150 arrests and 110 convictions under Indiana state fish law. It claims deputies cover all counties and cites concerns that streams are drained by unlawful methods.
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Ind
Franklin
Telephone line plan connects Columbus to Shelbyville toll network
The American Telephone and Telegraph Co. announces plans to install a metalline between here and Shelbyville with about a dozen toll stations. Work starts immediately and the completed line will extend from Columbus to Indianapolis, improving regional telephone service.
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American Telephone and ‘Telgraph Co
Metallé
Here
Shelbyville
Columbus
Metallc
Indianapolis
Dispute Over Cemetery Lot Involving Darling and Young Heirs
A contention arises over a cemetery lot on which Rev. LD D Darling is buried Mrs Silas Anderson claims the plot was formerly owned by her mother Martha Young and was given to Anderson after Young left the state The unmarked and free portion of the cemetery is cited as part of the disputed lot
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Bossmeier
LD. D. Darling
Martha Young
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Hartsville
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