Five Occupants Thrown From RIC On East Main Street
A carriage wreck on East Main Street East Connersville last evening involved Mrs. W H Eschelman Mrs Joe Eschelman Mrs May Thompson and two children plus an automobile driven by E F Powell of Oxford Ohio. The horse bolted the carriage overturned injuring the women and ribs and requiring stitches while the two children escaped unharmed. Powell stopped helped cover medical and carriage costs estimated at no less than fifty dollars and gave aid to the injured. The patients are improving and Powell intends to make amends for the damages.
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W. H. Eschelman
Joe Eschelman
May Thompson
Main Street
East
Connersville
E. F E. Powell
Oxford
Ohio
Thompson
Powell
Dynamite Dam Break Attempt Shocks Town
A large East Park dam project near Brookville in Franklin County faced costly disruption after dynamite blows destroyed cement in two spots. Rumors point to unknown perpetrators as authorities investigate the act that risked flood control measures and local safety.
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Brookville
Franklin County
East Park
Democrat
Charles Horn
Marshal Suttong
Unclaimed items auctioned by Midland Railway at Derby
The Midland Railway Company auctioned unclaimed property at Derby England. Items included 20 bicycles a plane 12 ghrouds nee a toddy ete and stand.
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Midland Railway Company
Derby
England
Unruly Mules Crash Plate Glass at Fayette House Furnishing
A team of mules driven by Mr Brighten baugh frightened entering the alley beside the Fayette House Furnishing Company store causing the wagon tongue to crash through the south front plate glass. No injuries reported. The mules belong to Fayette county and are kept by George Ostheimer, county farm superintendent. This marks the third recent break of glass at the Payette store.
Lady Driver to Enter Free Fair Races in Local Event
The Muncie Free Fair adds a female driver feature with Miss Mae Simpson and Miss Thompson competing against male drivers. Entry lists include trotting horses and a running horse, with 2 10 pace adjusting entries boosting spectator interest. Officials secured J C Zierath Wild Animal show and promise strong seats sales at the grand stand.
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Messrs. McBurney
McCready
Mack & Mack
Muncie Fair
Miss Mae Simpson
Miss Thompson
Usally
J.C. Zierath
Zierath
Free Fair Committee
Proposal to bring Delaware Indians for centennial show
A Norman Oklahoma letter proposes hiring full-blood Delaware Indians to perform at the Twelve Mile Purchase centennial. It suggests a side show at the Free Fair with a benefit box, estimating costs for three performers and travel, and asserts no personal profit. The author touts the stunt as a strong drawing card and notes possible logistical challenges.
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PT. Barrows
Connersville
Twelve Mile Purchase
Ned
St. Louis
Hood
Boy Dead in Brookville Crossing Disaster
A Brookville report to the Indianapolis Star describes a deadly crossing accident near Brookville. The incident killed six year old James Evans and 13 year old Otto Spaeth, with engineer Louis Wingert involved. a horse survived the crash. The crossing on a reverse curve lacked warning signs and signals, making it a top county danger.
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James Evans
Otto Spaeth
Louis Wingert
Senator's Auto Mail Route Plan Aims for Prompt Rural Service
A Western Senator proposes a fall bill to accelerate rural mail delivery using government supplied automobiles. Aimed at two daily runs on first class roads, the plan would create an expert board to design a durable postal vehicle, provide cars at no cost, offset by carrier pay reductions, and require instruction by a government agent to ensure skilled operation.
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Washington
Cemetery Trustees Burn Trash Fire Near School Wood Shed
Cemetery trustees and local volunteers burned trash at the cemetery on a clear day adjacent to Columbia's graded school. A shed attached to the school caught fire but was quickly controlled before spreading. Loss estimated at about 25 dollars with minor damage and no injuries reported.
Free Fair Seating Plans Near Completion in Payette County
The Payette Free Fair structure nears completion with work on the sheltering root for the amphitheatre progressing. Officials assure the public seats may be sold at three locations and that reserved seating arrangements will be announced soon.
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Payette County
Wien
Dr Rushville physician uncovers odd matter in public incident
A young Rushville doctor, while with a patient at a theatre, warned her to keep a tasteless tablet from his pocket. She swallowed nothing and later found the item, hidden on her clothing, prompting curiosity about its effects and origin.
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Rushville
Td Soo
Marriage Surprise In Bentonville Crowded With Social Notes
In Bentonville last night Mr Loomis Nichet Wornied married Miss Kathering Cook in a ceremony at the hall. Dr and Mrs A P Hemvie accompanied the couple to Milton where a reception followed before returning to the bride’s home for the festivities. Witnesses described the wedding as warmly noted in the community with friends and neighbors in attendance.
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Loomis Nichet
Kathering Cook
Bentonville
Oste
Niehed
A. P. Hemvie
Milton
Pew
Reath
Comers
Iif
Tsdotte
Reid
Man arraigned after street ball incident in Mulverry Street district
Andreas Petlisarth claimed he wed elsewhere when arraigned in New York court for playing ball on the street. The messy transcript suggests confusion over the incident and involved parties.
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Andreas Petlisarth
Mulverry
New York
Pettseu
Yessir
Andreas Domb von
Fayette County Gains Over Previous Year in Valuations
Taxable value in Fayette County rises by about 251 160 with total 663 680 mortgage exemptions reported. Farm lands and improvements show notable gains while railroad assessments drop slightly and polls fall by 435. Personal property, foreign corporations, and town properties contribute to the overall increase.
Tot Escapes But Parents Killed In Tragic Crash
A vehicle crash near Readings, Michigan, left a three year old and one parent alive while another child and both parents died. The driver, identified as a pilot, helped rescue the child and the surviving adult, with distant bodies found at the scene and investigation underway.
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Chenmr
Fade Ira
Toedaa Hag Lacie Miore Thai
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