Connersville to Get New Blowers Plant Prominent Industry Planned
The Wilkin Blower organization nears completion with a $75 000 capital stock mostly subscribed. J B McFarlan presides Austin Ready vice pres John E Huston sec treas and John T Wilkin engineer head the venture. Two story brick plant with 150 foot frontage and two wings will employ at least fifty skilled workers and is expected to locate in Connersville after land and donation terms are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkin
J. B. McFarlan
Austin Ready
Joseph E. Huston
John T. Wilkin
Connersville
Land and Improvement Co
Death of A C Cooley After Illness and Fall
A C Cooley died at 11 30 am after two weeks of illness from a severe fall and pneumonia at his home near Seventh Street. Born December 20 1812 in New York, he lived in Indiana from 1881 and later moved to Connersville where he ran a furniture business and later undertook. Survived by six children. his funeral plans were not announced. He was a Republican and longtime member of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Cooley
Seventh Street
Mr. Cooley
New York
Jackson County
Indiana
Oxford
Ohio
Rebecca Clough
Cooley
Connersville
Cooley-Morrison
Charles
Dakota
Methodist Church
Ice Plant to Rise on South Eastern Avenue
Noblesville’s A L Evans plans a 90 by 350 foot two story with basement ice plant near the fuel gas works on South Eastern avenue. He has a driven well contract and machinery shipped from York Pennsylvania. Evans, formerly a Noblesville dry goods merchant, is returning to push the project with strong community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Evans
Noblesville
South Eastern Avenue
York
Pennsylvania
Evans
Injury at bridge construction causes broken rib
At about one yesterday the traveler a large wooden instrument used to raise the new CFO DL river bridge fell on Harry Powers. Dr. Josh Chitwood treated the man at Hart's boarding house and he was later moved to his home in Detroit Michigan with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CFO & DL
Harry Powers
Josh Chitwood
Hart
Detroit
Michigan
Wreck on Big Four near Pana kills baggageman
A wreck on the Big Four near Pana Illinois at 1 am involved the eastbound vestibule train from St Louis. A broken rail and trestle caused the train to plunge to the ground. Debris caught fire and all cars were ruined except the engine. Baggageman Charles Ressler of Indianapolis was killed and thirty one passengers injured, some seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Cristi
Ohio
Pana
Ilinois
St. Louis
Charles Ressler
Indianapolis
SLICK STRANGER LEAVES BOARDING HOUSE MISSING OVERCOAT AND WATCH
A man calling at Oscar Lewis's boarding house claimed to work at the fuel gas plant and arranged for regular board. The stranger vanished this morning along with an overcoat owned by Fred Noelker and a boarder’s gold watch. Marshall Lewis sent a search but the man and items are missing.
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Oscar Lewis
Fred Noelker
Marshal Lewis
Real Estate Transfers in Harrison Township Records
Louvima Frant and husband transfer tract in Harrison township to Mary M. Reeder for 400 dollars. Mary M. Reeder and husband transfer tract in Harrison township to Mahlan Warner for 235 dollars. Mahlan Warner and wife transfer tract in Harrison township to Alexander M. Moyer. David Scholl and wife transfer 1? acres in Waterloo township to Lewis Scholl for 4200 dollars.
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Louvima
Mary M. Reeder
Harrison Township
Mahlan Warner
Alexander M. Moyer
David Scholl
Lewis 8. Scholl
Waterloo Township
Adonns Wis Profession.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page references individuals and political mentions but is largely unreadable. The legible bits mention George W. Childs of Philadelphia, with garbled phrases about telegen and a candidate, plus scattered words like United and Nee.
February Ball Attendee List Gathers Many Visitors
A partial roll of guests for the X C club grand February ball lists Miss Margaret Mercer of Saginaw Michigan and Miss Lillian Mills of Cincinnati among many visitors from Indianapolis Richmond Shelbyville and other places. Several hosts and guests are named along with accompanying spouses and escorts.
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X. T.C
Margaret Mercer
Saginaw
Michigan
Caskey
Lillian Mills
Cincinnati
Wetherald
Jennie Force
H. J. Bartlett
Gertrude Miller
Franklin
Florea
Ruby Riley
Rushville
Bowman
Ursula Strong
Shelbyville
Sinks
Nellie
Cora Leonard
Richmond
Jake Leonard
Miss Heron
Florence Lotler
Indianapolis
Cappie Guilin
Ohio
Della Smith
More Sutton
Mars
White
Mary Andress
Miss McCabe
Nan Putman
Taylor Kelley
Crreenville
Miss Wood
Blanche Carson
Greenville
Olio
Miss Griffin
Avie Faves
Liberty
Tie
Miss Basra
Giendat Q
Harrison
Luther Lyons
Edgar Williams
Hamilton
R. M. Callaway
Cambridge City
Bob Ballenger
Dave Brant
Woman and Politics in Wyoming Society
A Wyoming man argues woman suffrage did not change women, noting threats to a husband’s vote spur even shy women to register and vote. He observes politics dominate sewing bees church circles and tea time, with women rehearsing privately about an Australian ballet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
New York
Adulteration of Mustard and Pepper Trade Practices
A note on adulteration of mustard with four-which causing pale color and the restoration attempt with turmeric. similar practice spreading to the pepper trade as discussed in Food Drugs and Drink.
Hat colors mark roles from past centuries
A fragment mentions red hats for cardinals from 1258 and yellow caps for Jews in Italy, then shifts to a boy named Gilson who ignites a bottle explosion on a sewer deck. The garbled text follows with more noisy, unreadable phrases from the New Haven Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Philadelphia Ledger
Gilson
Neiter
Gibson
New Haven
Tragic Stage Incident Reveals Lives and Lies in New York Scene
An 19th century theatre note describes a murder on stage with a bier a skull and a couch as Calista is discovered. Worried attendants miss a crucial cue as Warren lies on the bier awaiting death while Lothar and the corpse are central to the dramatic tension. The scene ends with a sudden interruption and a grim implication in New York.
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George Povo
Reino
Gev Lothar
Lewuariu
Bey
Calista
Cimilar Caves
Cie
Acor
Lerdorun
Gyeeser
Namie
Warren
Aid
Wes
Powell
Lodoria
Qhich Vielen
Lie
Davis
Paneer
Coli
Soluber Tracey
Tay
New York
Courageous boy saves three in crowded building blaze
In a fierce fire on Lincoln Street a crowded grocery or similar structure trapped three men. Charles Wright, a colored boothlock, climbed a telegraph pole and cut a telegraph wire with a fireman's wrench. The wire fell across the window and the men escaped down it. All were saved.
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Furesson Ad
Park 1
Lieclin Street
Choe Gesory
Charles Wright
City Hall Park
Wright
New York
Preas
Encounter of Ex-Judge Lawrence with a Swindler in City Hall Park
Ex-Judge Thomas Lawrence, long a city lawyer now living in Nyack, meets a would be swindler in city hall park. The man, dressed elegantly, is confronted as Lawrence recognizes him and quips that clothes have changed since Blackwell's Island. The exchange ends with mutual recognition and a light jab at the con artist's ruse.
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Bunke
Thomas Lawrence
Nyack
Hungry Joe
Joshua Whitcomb
City Hall Park
Mr. Lawrence
Blackwell's Island
New York Commercial Advertiser
Famine contrasts With Surplus Grain in Russia Regions
report notes famine in south and eastern Russia while eastern Siberia, Turkestan, Semiretchinsk and Yeniseisk Yakutsk boast grain surpluses. Wheat prices drop to one eighth of Volga provinces as beef sells for about 8d per pound. Poor road conditions hinder distribution.
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Russia
Siberia
Turkestan
Semiretchinsk
Yenneseisk
Yakutsk
Transbaikal
Volga
Sudden Wealth and Foolishness in Wealthy Young Men
A historical discussion argues wealth can breed not only extravagant desires but foolishness and mental inadequacy under tight means. It notes that fortune may bring swift changes, both gains and losses, and discusses the uncertain moral temper of the affluent. The piece mentions Gainesboro and references several figures in a reflective critique.
Kauri Gum Mining in Auckland District Ends in Decline
The London Times notes that kauri gum, once abundantly dug by Maori and later by Europeans in Auckland, is near exhaustion. About 4,000 whites and 1,000 Maoris work the field, with forests being cleared for timber and gum output declining as deposits dwindle, though 50 years may remain at current rates.
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Kerri Fiat
peMy Bethet
Qeubon
Auckland
London Times
An Object Lesson In Futility
A dialogue on futility ends with a challenge to compute large numbers. The man asks to multiply 8 046 by 971, the woman reports the product as 2 845 000 066, then divides by two to get 1 422 533 033. He adds seven and subtracts 1 492 540 to obtain a final result.
Rigid Words Scrambled in a Fragmented Tale
A fragment from Harper's presents a cryptic scene where a dialogue reveals futility and refusal. The text shows a damaged excerpt with unclear actions and scattered phrases about an arrival and a sheet of paper.
Indians Riot Over Payment Delay Sparks Deer River Outbreak
Several hundred Indians rioted in Deer River Minnesota for hours using knives and clubs. Wounded and possibly dead, the mob looted and burned, while the post trader T L Vance lost control as news spread that government pay was delayed due to storm and the agent’s absence.
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Deer River
Minn
T. L. Vance
Lady of the House Tea Request Prompted by Guests
A fragment shows a hostess offering tea with cherry brandy and asking gentlemen to choose without or with. Mr Forrester is addressed and asked his preference, indicating a polite social exchange in a domestic setting.
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Mr. Forrester
Tragedy at Nance City Woman Won by Doctor
A dramatic tale from the Nance City Journal recalls a woeful courtship with a handsome young doctor. The suitor swore he would not marry, leaving the frightened woman to face sorrow and scandal alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nwine
Nance City Journal
Indictment for Vera Ava in Elgin Larceny Case
Vera Ava alias Dis De Bar was indicted by the Geneva Illinois grand jury for larceny of 735 dollars from Irene Mitchell of Elgin. A second count accuses her of obtaining money by fraudulently claiming a link with spirits. Ava has been jailed in the area for months.
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Wilkin
A. GC. Cooley
Childiss
Loudon Globe
Ourice Plant
Big Four
South End
Adonns Wis
George W. Childs
The
Phildelphia Ledeer
Telegen Jring
Hirmishary
Peien
Woman and Politics
Celor
Syinepal
U.S. Gov’t
Harper’s
Connery
Wight
New York Vines
Rouse Piating
Texas
Pepi Bots
Lb. A. Wibtherr
Kl Oa
Shoby
Petrrday
E. C. Foster
Grendeathe
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