Local notes and town snippets from Newsbern week
The column gathers neighborhood items with mentions of visits to Indianapolis and Nashville, a widow’s accident, gossip on residents like WY WZ Scott Elmer Holland and Pink Davis, plus a report on George M Pullman's will valued at 7.6 million and gifts to daughters and charities. It notes church involvement and long-term civic ties of Joseph Patterson.
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WY. WZ. Scott and
Elmer Holland Hve
Indianapolis
Toomas Graham and Family
Kinney and Kinney Insurance Business Expands Reach
Kinney and Kinney Insurance brokers report rapid growth with a wider slate of represented companies and a prime site for client access. The firm highlights its broad product mix and strong market presence.
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Kinney & Kinney
Funeral services for Jessie Patterson and Mrs Reynolds
The Patterson funeral was held yesterday afternoon at two from the family residence with Rev. G L Curtis officiating. Burial followed at City Cemetery. Mrs Reynolds was brought from St Louis and her funeral, with Rev. G L Curtis and Rev. Schofield presiding, occurred at three with pallbearers listed and interment at City Cemetery.
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Jessie Patterson
G. L Curtis
City Cemetery
Outrage as Boys Attack 7 Year Old Eddie Barker on Way Home
Eddie Barker aged seven, son of John Barker, was assaulted by three older boys on his route from school. They beat him, kicked him, and pelted him with rocks until he reached home with injuries. A physician treated him and he will miss several days of school.
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Eddie Barker
John Barker
Society Notes From Local Clubs
The Woman's Musical Club meets Saturday at 2 PM in the Presbyterian church with an excellent program. The Monday Literary Club gathers Monday afternoon at Mrs. Linnie Pope's home at Sixth and Pearl, with entries on reel calls, journalism, and press influence. Albert Woolley turns nineteen with friends celebrating, followed by games, music, and refreshments. attendees include Lena Day, Charlotte Washburn, Lynn Williamson, Fio May, Maude Smith, Ellen Titus, J. D. Sidener, Albert Keller, Tom Desham.
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Presbyterian Church
Linnie Pope
Corner Sixth
Pearl Streets
Albert Woolley
Take Lexative Bromo Quivine Tab Jets
An old drug advertisement promises a money back refund from all druggists for Lexative Bromo Quivine tablets. It presents a consumer remedy claim and refund incentive in a compact boxed ad.
Dinn's Condition Improves After Shooting Favorite
Luke Hughes of Shelby County reports Postmaster Dinn is improving steadily after being shot by Joe Horton. Physicians say recovery is certain, though progress is slow due to the nature of the wound. efforts will soon focus on locating and extracting the bullet.
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Dinn
Burning autumn leaves sparks city nuisance and debate
An exchange urges leaving leaves on grass to fertilize and protect against winter snows, while others advocate burning or removal causing blue smoke over the city. A housewife argues against burning, favoring natural decomposition and winter protection. The discussion highlights lawn care practices and urban air concerns. Also notices a theatre listing for The Broadway Girl at Crump's theatre with cast notes and a local shoe store ad promising deep discounts.
District Meeting of Knights of Pythias in Franklin
Details for the upcoming district meeting with programs at Castle Hall Franklin include opening by Hesperian lodge No 12 and adats of welcome by E F Daugh ey. The event features a Willett Military Band, Exemplification of First Rank, lectures on firefight and unwritten work, and various musical numbers and a benediction.
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Pa Fi
Willeiadd Military Band
Sam Oyler
Seale
Rolla Lodge No
Columbu S
Ww. L. Heiskel, P. SR
Indianapolis
Chilton ‘Lodge
Shelbyville
Geo. W. Powell
Ind
Hollowe'en Tales Echo Through Central Columbus
A Columbus city note recounts Hollowe'en pranks and boyhood joys with many visitors from nearby towns. It mentions Miss Anna Huffman of Pikes Peak departing for Arcola Ill and Mrs. Brackan of Waynesburg visiting Columbus. The piece weaves verses about the eve, corn treasures, and community figures like Mrs. Elsie Tingle of Washington D C and Tim Oakes of Columbia Ind, all tied to a festive mood and local gossip.
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Anna Huffman
Pikes Peak
Arcola
Residents Travel Through Columbus Reflect Local Ties
John Huffman and daughters of Pikes Peak visited Columbus on Thursday. Lon Alison and wife, long engaged in business in Columbus, returned home to Nashville Thursday morning. Joe Patterson of Bethany and Charles M Patterson of Mt Liberty attended the Columbus funeral of a little niece. Jake Kackley of Bellville and some of his kin were in Columbus Thursday. Dr Miles Nerve Plasters advertised. Fred S Penfield Germanta Insurance special agent moved agency from John Mahoney to Klorey and Kinney yesterday.
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John Huffman
Pikes Peak
Columbus
Nashville
Charles M. Patterson
Mt Liberty
Fred S. Penfield
The
Germanta Ins. Co
Local residents travel to nearby cities for visits
Miss Maggie Mitchel and Dr. Funkhouser with Dr. Hudson went to Indianapolis yesterday. J F Thormelon transacted business in Indianapolis yesterday. W T Stott visited Franklin yesterday. Mrs Ben Thomas returned from Seymour yesterday. Charles Shompson and family will drive to Shelbyville Sunday to visit Mrs Thompson’s parents J W Pherigo and wife. Dr Starnes and Mrs Lyda Price visited friends at Waynesville yesterday. Anna Slider visiting friends at Taylorsville. Mrs Vandergriff and mother Mrs Hoover went to Franklin yesterday. Mrs C Murray and son spent the day in Indianapolis yesterday. Mrs Marion David went to Waldron yesterday. Mr Jennie Daily of Dennison and Mrs Isaac Groves of Dyson Ohio, visiting friends near Columbus, returned home last evening. Mrs S H Shrower returned to Walesboro yesterday morning. Wal Mel eod returned home in Sardinia yesterday. Simon Nading and wife of Hope were in the city yesterday.
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Charles ‘Shompson
Shelbyville
Jennie Daily
Dennison
Isaac Groves
Dyson, O
Columbus
Prairie Farmer and partner papers club offer
Special clubbing deal for readers to receive The Prairie Farmer and Kansas City Twice a Week Times or Prairie Farmer and Weekly Inter Ocean for one year at reduced rates. Terms include clubs of five or more, with neighbor referrals, urging readers to subscribe and save.
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Prairie Farmer of
Chicago
Prairie Farmer
Kansas City
Inter Ocean
Cries From Kokomo to N Stops Wednesday Night in This City
Rev Ratliff colored preacher recently transferred from Kokomo to New Albany plans a thrift trip south by horse and buggy stopping overnight in this city. He arrived Wednesday and left early Thursday, making friends during his brief stay. Other local notes include a pumpkin social at the Baptist church, travel visits by E F DeForest and Jas Jackson, and family health updates in Columbus and Nashville.
Moves of Coleman Hint at Indiana Shift
Remains indicate Coleman plans relocation to Indianapolis to settle for business convenience. The note notes Columbus loses another citizen as Coleman prepares to reside in the capital. The YY Y M C A Women’s Auxiliary meets this afternoon at 2 36 o'clock in Association rooms with Ezra Kellenberger as secretary. A separate item mentions forthcoming reply to Japan in the Hawaii Japan diplomatic dispute.
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Hawaii
Japan
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Jn. Trope
Joseph Patterson
South Bethany
Patterson
Andrew Jackson
United States Bank
Latter
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Pety
Mr. Patt
aYr. Patterson
Pullman’s Will
George M. Pullman
Ried
Geo. Winans
Wm. Hollowell
Wo. Ducas
Gideon Shultz
Jos. Condon
Fred Miller
Eddie
Society Notes
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Kate Field
G . Winans
John
Pery
Linnie
Pope
Lena Day
Charlotte Washburn
Lynn Williamson
Fio May, Maude Smith
Ellen Titus
J. D. Sidener
Albert Keller
Tom Desham
Bortons
Luke Hughes
Shelby County
Awity
Porter
Joe Horton
Dunn
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Crump’s
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Alice Hanson
J.A. Newtom
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Will Pen
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E. F. Daugh
Ey Loce
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Castle Hall
Piang Solo
Hungarian Tanze
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Roy Muilendore
C. R. Hudson
Minute Tales
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Greensburg
Soprana Solo
Thee
Gilder
Ruby May Woollen
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Flat Rock
W. McCapiie
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Ernest L. Moore
Jesse Overstreet
Thomas G. Cocks
Franklin
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Benediction
Dr. L. P. Marshall
Mcleod
Jonathan ‘Swain
Pikes ‘Peak
Hollowe
Hallowe’en
Frank Richards Jr
May Richards
Taylorsville
Alice Lane
O'Keefe
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Connersville
Morpheus
W. J. Mooney
Loursville
Claude Murray
Terre Haute
Bessie Hutchins
Josie Brook
Madison
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Elsie Tingle
Washington, D. C
Joseph I Irwin
J Perkingon
Horace Ferris
A. Strauss
Liay
Seymour
John Messenheimer
Mrs. Vianee
Elizabethtown
Hollowe’en
Ammie Laird
Frank McNeal
North Madison
Will Hull
Cambridge City
Columb
Jeanie Snyder
Timothy Oaks
Columbia, Ind
Pensacola
E. H. Tritt
Robert McCullough
A. B. Howard
Edward Reynolds
St. Louis
John B Reynolds
Dr. McCoy
Hattie McClellan
John Reynols
Mella Roschgen
Pern
All Star Readers
Lon Alison
Joe Patterson
Bethany
Jake Kackley
Bellville
Jakes
Maggie Mitchel
Funkhouser
Dr. Hudson
J.F. Thormelon
Ben Thomas
Dr. Starnes
Lyda Price
Waynesville
Anna Slider
Marion
David
Waldron
Ss. H. Shrower
Walesboro
Sardinia
Simon
Nading
Geo. H. Cumsuns
Washington St
Rey. Ratliff
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Albany
Ratliff
Rev. Ratliff
E. F. DeForest
the Farmers of
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Jas, Jackson
Tranklin Star
Henry Maley
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Frank, McCullough
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H. H. Bassett
Piqua
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Ohio State Confederation of Womens Clubs
Clark .Campbell
Stephen B Cook
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