Birthday of Civil War Veteran McConnell Celebrated Nearby Glenwood
William McConnell, Civil War veteran and local citizen near Glenwood, marked his birthday with a visit from army comrades including T. M. Little, Charles Smith, Dr. S. N. Hamilton, W. T. Murray, and Joseph Little. Other local movements noted include Captain John Miller planning Sunday excursions on the White Water Queen, with new passenger rates and no free passes due to Interstate Commerce rules. Various social calls from Edna Turner, Gertrude Wells, Helen Sherwood, and others recorded as visitors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McConnell
Glenwood
Mr. Connell
Mr. McConnell
T. M. Little
Charles Smith
5. N. Hamilton
W. T. Murray
Joseph ¥. Little
Charley Smith
Bill” Murray
John Miller
White Water Queen
John
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Tom Davidson Visits Greenshire Attorney After Close Nomination Fight
Tom Davidson, attorney for Greenshire, who nearly won the sixth district Republican nomination at the Shethbyville convention, visited Tuesday. The piece notes the bitter disappointment and the somber mood in politics after a near victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davidson
Shethbyville
Tom
Rushville
John Machian
Richard J. Day
Dew P
Busy Town Notes From Friday’s Daily
Lester’s Busy Store greets visitors as Miss Allies Alexander of Bale mouth is in the city shopping. Mrs. William Pharvis’s infant daughter is reported dangerously ill. Mrs. Alton Truster has retired home after a pleasant visit with relatives at Greensbury. Friends invite Miss Charlotte Hamnbrook to her graduation exercises from Deaconess Hospital Indianapolis next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pharvis
Alton ‘Truster
Greensbury
Charlotte Hamnbrook
Deaconess Hospital
Indianapolis
East Connersville Mother Prompts Health Board Action on Schoolhouse
Mrs. W. E. Limpus spearheads a drive for a sanitary survey of East Connersville's schoolhouse after a petition signed by ten patrons is sent to Dr. Hurry. State Health Secretary J N Hurty promises inspection, while local officials debate rebuilding options within a 2 percent funding cap and seek hearing for contractor Garns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Connersville
W. B. Limpus
Hurry
Board of Health
W. E. Limpus
Ind
State Board of Health
Fam
J.N. Hurty
Hurts
James McCann
Newman
Garns
Afr
McCann
Lesalls
Bridge Whist Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon
The Bridge Whist Club was entertained by Mrs. O P Turkenkoph yesterday afternoon. Eight members attended and the games were close. Prizes of silver spoons were awarded to Messrs J M Heron and Boo Kebh. The next meeting will be at Mrs. George BR Carter's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Whist
P Turkenkoph
J. MM. Heron
Boo. Kebh
George BR. Carter
Local Notables and Visitors Pass Through Orange
Residents and guests frequent Orange today with multiple brief mentions. H B Stephens and Pearl Birnui of Lee county completed a county map from Auditor books. Mrs Alden Murray and Mrs Ed Ansted Lindeneders return from Springfield Ohio. Mrs Td Vic Elenwood attends district Christian church convention at Art. Roscoe Paeker of Evansville visits. Caldwell visits Cincinnati. Mrs Ptene Popper dolusen heads to Portsmouth Ohio for a week. Mrs James Real of Goshen returns from visit to Alpine. Nell Klipper of Crookville visits Mrs Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BF. Stephens
Orange
Miss Pearl Birnui
Lee County
Alden Murray
Laurel
BE. W W. Ansted
Edward
Springfield
Ohio
Vic Elenwood
Artterday
Shen Meese
Roscoe Paeker
Evansville
Tere
Caldwell
Cincinnati
Mail delivery by wire system proposed by Loomis
W A Loomis of Ilion New York claims a revolutionary mail plan that would deliver patrons mail within an hour using roadside poles two wires and aluminum motorized boxes that shoot mail to each residence at a mile a minute. He says a 5 060 000 stock company with Mohawk Valley bankers backs the project and aims to manufacture the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Loomis
Ilion
N. Y
Loomis
Utica
Mohawk Valley
Mr Stout Replies To Stout Hold Up Report
Henry Stout defends himself against a hold up incident report. He says he did not name anyone and that a passerby exchange of greetings occurred in the shadow of a building. He asserts a policeman investigated and urges Mr Moffett to address him differently in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stout
Moffett
Pardner
Herbert M Farrlan to Move to Texas
Herbert Medartato will leave for Texas where he will reside in Phastom Texas. His move is described as a shift to outdoor life and a cowboy style existence. He is the son of the local founder and has served as assistant cashier of the Central State bank.
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Herbert Medartato
Po Nas
Hie
Mir
Medalian
Bas Pas
Bon
Pexas
Texas
Mai
Meburden
We Ow
McParhas
Bras
Central State Bank
Bine
Pistols Found Strengthen Death by Own Action Theory
Henry Ramey, a colored cemetery caretaker, located Amos Winship's pistol in the river near the bridge after finding Winship wounded last Monday. The 38 caliber bull dog revolver with five shells, recently fired and rusted, was retrieved and turned over to City Marshal Price. Winship’s condition improved and he may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ramey
Amos Winship
Winship
Republican
Ramey
Stewart Pasture
Price
Dewey Victory Remembered On May Day Anniversary
The Indianapolis Star recalls Commodore George Dewey’s May 1 1898 victory at Manila Bay over Spanish ships led by Admiral Monto Jo. The triumph solidified the United States as a leading sea power and drew worldwide attention to Dewey’s decisive gunfire during the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dewees
Manila Bay
Monto Jo
Indianapolis Star
United States
Dewey
Dillman Writes Letter From Hospital To Wife
A letter arrived for Mrs. D Dillon written by her husband Dee Dillman who is recovering from surgery at Rushville Sexton Hospital. A friend sent it via private messenger to avoid delays, and the note indicates Dillman is progressing well and able to take nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. D. Dillon
Sexton Hospital
Rushville
Dee Dillman
Local Prize Winners Announced at Charity Event
The event featured Mrs. Will Croodwin of New Cistle as a guest. Prizes were awarded in multiple categories with Ms. Pheron taking first in the ladies division and Mountain winning the gentlemen’s prize, while Mrs. A Wedbotedikiss was runner up in the ladies. Robert Trustom and Mountain shared top honors for gentlemen’s prizes.
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Mo Pheron
A. Wedbotedikiss
Secone
Mountain First
Robert Trustom
Will Croodwin
New Cistle
Temperance Victory Aims to Ban Canteens in Soldier Homes
Washington reports that Representative James E. Watson will rule on a Sundry Civil Appropriation measure affecting canteens at national soldiers' homes. An amendment by Representative Tirrell would bar any appropriation for canteens, likely adopted by a large majority, with the Senate expected to follow. National Anti-Saigon League officers, led by S F Nicholson, and brewers lobbyists are pushing opposing sides.
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Washington
James E. Watson
Cannon
Mr. Watson
National Soldiers’ Homes
Marion
Ind
Tirrell
Massachusetts
Watson
Senate
National Anti-Saigon League
S. FE. Nicholson
Indiana
Prohibitionists of Payette County Endorse Absolute Prohibition
The Payette County Prohibitionists meet in convention on April Seth 90s to urge total liquor prohibition. They denounce licensing as a voter bribe and oppose local option as selfish compromise. Delegates and alternates to the Indiana state Prohibition convention May 6-20 are listed with names and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette County
Wood
Indiana
Jesse B L. Poster
Wills. Gafe
Chas
Grobr
Bidisnapolis
Ind
Pike
Jesse L Poster
Robert Ho Agee
Philip Reeder
Anderson
Louis i Perhits
Tow
Newnan
Barkhavar
Aberntates
Worth
Porter
Won Ho
AO Pautoie
Chea
Phavis
Oscar Michenmer Wood
Chait
Opvilhe Motiger
Seamiel Staatypidgee
Unclear OCR Summary of Local Items and Ads
Fragmented text appears to include references to products like pills for constipation and a call to send for festivals. Names, places, and dates are obscured by garbled OCR, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or notice. The readable bits resemble ads and public notices mixed with nonsensical strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darth
Eure
Bolch
Remarkable Hen Has Six Workdays Then Rest
The Rev. Mr. Watkins reports a hen with a toilful week, working six days and resting on Sunday. He notes the bird’s attentive head twist, suggesting wisdom over piety, and ties the tale to a broader account of industrious hens during spring play.
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Muncie
Pade
Aprice
Troup
Coff
Watkins
Abunese Ministerial Association
Seventeenthe Street
Chese
Eees
Aes
Sanday
Abiteare
Phab Wars
Mateo Util
Ds de Oro
Onsceter
Bove Baptist Elite Vetielies
Caf Chertayss
Efron
Carter
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Lester
Miss Edna Turner
Milton
City
Gertrude Wells
Helen Sherwood
William T. Lamberson
Bentonville
H. M. Lamberson
E. D. Miller
Posey Township
Clem Grist
Fairfield
C. A. Loper
Liiter
M. M. Minttseli
Laured
Richard Rowe
Nulltown
Henry Stone
Orange Township
J. H. Manlove
Tear Milton
Mary Conner
A. G. Young
Edna Wallace
Green B. Mullin
Justice O' Hair
Allen Wiles
Allies Alexander
Balemouth
Dr. Hurry
East Connersville School House
Bridge Whist Club
Ptene Popper Dolusen
Portsmounth
Olda
James Custer
Alpine
George Rockafellar
Nell Klipper
Croekville
Wo 1. Chambers
MR. Stout
Herbert M’farlan
Houston
Tioes
Wridny
Evening News
Yankee Sea Dog
Monto
Jos
Manila
Bay
Dillman
Merry Geo Ege
Whole House
Temperance Victory
Kor
City Hall
Clifford Shepler
Moth
Gordin
Little May Oldham
Justice Cates
D. W. McKkve
Wiles
Flis
Young Shepler
W. E. Jones
Abe McFarrin
Louis Selosi
Frank Cook
John Sheldon
Jour Jehiott
John Jobs
Shepler
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