Encampment Ends After Debates on Uniform Reform
The sixteenth annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans and Ladies Aid Society concluded with long talks on constitutional questions. The Sons decided not to form a committee to revise the uniform rules. A school history resolution favoring factual content was adopted. A street parade and rousing camp fire marked the closing, with Kate G. Raynor re-elected president and talks by prominent figures.
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J.O. Marsh
Winchester
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Sons of Veterans
Kate G. Raynor
Toledo
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Miners Accept 65 Cent Rate End of Strike Across Regions
Delegates at Columbus Ohio approved a 65 cent per ton rate for Pittsburg district ending the coal strike in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and West Virginia. Regions above will resume where price obtainable and contributions to unaffected miners are urged while delayed districts may negotiate with operators.
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Hooslers Down Tigers in Doubleheader as Foreman Ejected
Indianapolis reports two straight Detroit defeats as the Hooslers sweep and Philiphs and Foreman dominate. Foreman is ejected in the fourth for temper and arguing with the umpire while Detroit is shut out in the second game by Foreman after darkness ends play.
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Ollie Bread
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Detroit
Rush County Leads State Wheat Yields in Record Year
The state statistician reports 37,769,805 bushels total state wheat. Average yield 15.25 bu/acre on 2,478,077 net planted acres after spring plowup. Exports may reach 22,344,875 bushels with value over 22 million by October. Rush County surpasses 1,000,000 bushels. Corn area up 160,000 acres promises above average yields.
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Funeral for William Mrinkley in Columbus
The two o'clock funeral for William Mrinkley, longtime Columbus resident, will be held at the Methodist church. Rev. Dr. Curtiss will preach the sermon and pallbearers include Joseph Condon Gideon Shultz William Graves William Hollowell Howard Duffy and William Henderson.
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Joseph Condon
Gideon Shultz
Wm. Graves
Wm. Hollowell
Howard Duffy
Martins Fly In Clouds Over City Hall Tower
A large flock of martins appeared above the city hall last night and then settled into a chimney, drawing curious onlookers to witness the unusual phenomenon.
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Injure the Corn Foretells 40 Percent Crop Drop
A prominent farmer says hot dry weather will injure the corn crop by 40 percent. Fire calls have occurred twice this week and the department anticipates a third blaze. The five boys report the captured squirrel is well. Mrs. Streitemeir, once near death from diphtheria, is now recovering. Mrs. C L Brewer of Chillicothe is visiting her parents. Leroy Jones’s children are improving. Prize store and watch contest grows exciting as editors offer two prizes of 100 dollars. Leading fire companies are with Kinney and Kinney. Bicycle traffic is heavy in the streets. Yesterday was the month's hottest day with thermometers near 99 in places. See the Dr Miles Medical Company advertisement. The Madison train carried few passengers. What happened to the woman in male attire near Fourth street remains a mystery to the editor.
Market For Shaggy Dogs Prompts City Notice
Indianapolis officials discuss a proposed business importing long haired dogs for Alaska. Attorney William H. Lewis offers to buy under two hundred dogs at four dollars each for shipment to Seattle by October first. Clerk Richard C. Herrick notes no local pound and cites city law on harboring dogs without license.
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Indianapolis
Popular Majestic Steel Range Excites Columbus Housewives
In Columbus a lively push grows around the Majestic Steel Range offered as a New Year giveaway. Advertised as the top stove on earth, it promises three minute bread and can burn wool or coal, with many local women showing pride in the display.
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Edinburg Visitors and Local Travel Notes
Edinburg residents including John Bradford and Mrs Irene Bradford were mentioned among visitors and travelers. The report notes several trips to Dayton Nashville Seymour Medora and Seymour, with names such as Dora Ogden Charles Jones and Ferguson the photographer. A building fire insured for 400 with Phoenix Insurance Company is listed along with local transportation details and executive meetings.
Viewers Appointed for Highways in Multiple Townships
E eight Carter James D Barnhill and John Bowman of Nineveh township named viewers on the Flatrock township petition by W H Butler and others and George Ott Henry Roup and Fred Streitlemeyer named to view the proposed Wayne township highway south of D W Heagy farm.
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Nineveh Township
Flatrock
W. H. Butler
George Ott
Henry Roup
Fred Streitlemeyer
Wayne Township
D. W. Heagy
Burns And McLeod Sign Dan McLeod For World Title Match
Dan McLeod, winner over MacMillan, and referee Larmer Burns posted 250 to sign for a world championship bout in catch as catch can. A side bet of 1000 was arranged, potentially rising to 2500. The match is set for Indianapolis this fall.
Heatwave Kills Multiple People Across Nation on Saturday
Across the country on Saturday intense heat caused several deaths in separate locations. Authorities report victims suffered heat related illness as temperatures surged. Local officials warn residents to hydrate seek shade and avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
New Barn Under Construction Promises A Fine Farm Structure
On his farm, Robert McCullough is building a new barn described as one of the county’s most handsome and complete structures. Charles Hirst, special agent for the Agricultural Insurance Company, traveled through the city yesterday to Paducah Kentucky to adjust a loss.
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Charles Hirst
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Agricultural Insurance Company
Paducah, Ky
Gold Watch Contest Votes Tally At The Star
The Star reports the ongoing gold watch contest with participant names including Miss Emma Ping Miss Susie Wilson Mr Leonard Lay and others. Readers can see how votes stand and track the contest progress through listed voters and entries.
Saturday Night Squirrel Pot Pie Dinner Plans
Saturday night Frank Euberroth served a fine lunch of squirrel pot pie. He will repeat the lunch one night this week.
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Indianapolis Ball Club Passes Through City En Route to Tonnsville
The Indianapolis club traveled through the city yesterday on their way to Tonnsville where they were to play the Colonels in the afternoon.
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Local Notes From Brown County Report Social Visits
Miss Ida Mobley visits Columbus friends while Rev. Tatum returns from Columbus yesterday. Miss Carrie David travels from Columbus to visit kin. Widespread rumors of a white capping incident in the west end of Washington township circulate, but details remain unavailable.
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Columbus
Washington Township
St. Louis Man Jailed on Intoxication Charge
William Mounts of St Louis Cross ing was jailed last night by Policeman McCalip on a charge of intoxication. The judge pressed for extenuating circumstances as Mounts claimed to be much reduced in circumstances.
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St. Louis Crossing
McCalip
Johnson County Democrats Set 1898 Nomination Date
The Johnson county democrats fixed Saturday December 18 as the day to nominate candidates for offices to be filled in the fall of 1898. The gathering will determine nominees for various positions across the county.
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Pe r u n a touted as energizing tonic in health note
The notice promotes Pe r u n a as a remedy to restore vigor to tired nervous individuals. It claims stimulants waste energy and asserts Pe r u n a invigorates nerve and blood, aiding recuperation without irritation. It directs readers to request Dr Hartman’s latest book from The Pe r u n a Drug Manufacturing Co.
Printing services notice from Kinney and Turpin
Note heads and envelopes and all kinds of job printing offered by Kinney and Turpin. New type and new presses promise unequaled facilities to please customers. Send a rial and you become a customer.
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