Mortimer Whitehead a Pioneer in Rural Free Delivery Work
Mortimer Whitehead an longtime New Jersey Grange leader and veteran of General Sedgwick’s Sixth Army Corps is praised as a founder builder of the Grange. He served as master of the New Jersey State Grange in 1874 and held multiple national and state roles including lecturer and assistant steward shaping rural free delivery policy. He argued for a $10000 congressional appropriation and traveled extensively for Grange missions advocating reform and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer Whitehead
New Jersey
Sage
Sedgwick
Sixth Army Corps
Army of the Potomac
Grange
H. Kelley
Kelley
New Jersey State Grange
Nation Grange
Tie
Congress
Jsabbe
Order
Profitable Co operation in Orange County Grange Stores
The Washingtonville Orange County Grange store, incorporated with 5000 paid up capital, reports $34000 business in the last six months. Two stores operate under a directors board with a purchasing agent, shares valued at 25 each held by grangers, and a 0.5 percent sales commission. Three keys to success cited are honesty and ability, capital, and cooperation. Lecturers conferences are highlighted as boosting grange activity statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangs Co-Operative
Washingtonville
Orange County
N. Y
Changes in the Digest Reported to National Grange
A committee appointed a year ago reports several proposed changes to the digest of the Order. The suggestions will be printed with the relevant section for state master review, and the committee will present its final report at the next national grange meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
Maine farmers institutes announce meetings in grange halls
The notice states that all listed individuals are summoned to attend meetings in grange halls as part of the collaboration between the grange and the farmers institute to advance farmers interests. A fragment references election of a priest and a Demeter session with unclear names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institutes
Maine
The
Grange
Farmers’ Institute
Indiana Adjutant General Removed Over Guard Accounting Irregularities
Governor Hanly dismisses John Ward of Monticello as adjutant general after experts find Ward padded vouchers and overdrawn funds totaling about 976.75. Oran Perry named to succeed Ward. George Powell to head the quartermaster office as the investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
John Ward
Monticello
Indiana National Guard
David E. Sherrick
Ward
Oran Perry
Perry
National Guard
Waeard
George Powell
Quartermaster General
Powell
Benedict
Fuel shortage tightens coal mine operations in Indiana
Indianapolis reports a serious fuel situation as industries bid at the mines for coal amid limited car supply. Operators say even with more cars locomotives and double tracks are lacking, and single track lines are congested by grain and holiday freight, hindering coal movement.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Migratory North Atlantic Herring Spur Seasonal Newfoundland Spawn
Deep sea denizens of northern waters exhibit strong migratory habits with herring moving near Newfoundland to spawn for a few months each year. After spawning they migrate in large numbers to distant waters whose exact locations remain undetermined.
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Newfoundland Littoral
A Great Sinner in Bejing Cheating Gas and Lying About Ages
Neighbors accuse a man named Bejings of tapping a gas pipe to cheat the gas company and of lying about his children's ages to avoid sending them to school. Theophrastus Professor notes his sins against light and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bejings
Chicago Tribune
The Art of Pleasing Secretly Affects Success
A quotation-on-architecture style essay notes that affability eases others, dispels fear, and unlocks personal qualities, claiming a soft manner helps men succeed by making people feel comfortable in their presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megautue
Victim of Target Practice in Oklahoma City
George Fisher of Chestertown Indiana was shot and killed in Oklahoma City while visiting his daughter. The two boys firing a rifle at him made him a target, causing instant death as he rode with his daughter.
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Laporte, Ind
George Fisher
Chestertown
Ind
Oklahoma City
Fisher
Local Notices from Hursttown and Vicinity
Miss Clara Allen Miss Maud and Joe Conrad had a buggy accident near Sunshine but escaped with slight injuries as Maud leapt free and controlled the horse. Several families visit relatives during holidays while weddings and births pepper nearby communities. A chapel has hosted fourteen years of funerals without a wedding. Diptheria affects Wm Labue's near Nevin, while weddings occur at Lena Kopp's home and Ky. Ard sells his farm to Louisville buyers.
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Clara Allen
Miss Maud
Little Joe Conrad
Emma Rusk
Sunshine
Miss Allen
Joe
Mr. Thomas
Williard Wright
Mifflin
Crawford County
Miss Oma
Conrad
Earl Conrad
Mollie Stein
Frinceton
John Barrow
Anna
Harve Engleman
Roy Wright
H Hudson
Lena Kopp
Grandma Stonecipher
New Middletown
Charlie Ard
Louisville
Ed. Quebbeman
Katie
Knox County
Troy Engleman
Kansas
Local Notes and Transactions From Bradford and Nearby
Bradford residents report a series of small happenings including John Fessell planning a roof update, and Walter Mosier recovering after cutting his foot. Business trips appear to involve Harry Sappenfield, Gus Rochner, and Peter Stamm selling boxes in Ohio and Kentucky towns.
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John Fessell
Harry Sappenfield
Gus Rochner
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Walter Mosier
Here
Peter Stamm
Ohio
Ethel's New Leaf and a Laxative Cure Ad
A humorous vignette features Ethel resolving to turn over a new leaf by limiting cake. An advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar claiming to expel colds and strengthen the throat and bronchial tubes with vendor names listed.
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Ethel
Chi Ren
Kennedy
Peruna Promoted To Halt Early Consumption Pattern
A columnist warns that repeated colds neglected lead to consumption and cites Miss Powell of Aurora Indiana who recovered after a Peruna course. The ad claims Peruna stops catarrh from onset to lung involvement and touts thousands of testimonials and praise for Dr Hartman’s remedy.
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Miss Powell
Aurora
Ind
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Peuna
New Middletown News and Local Births
New Middletown notes greet readers with New Year wishes from the Democrat. Birth announcements include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wolfe. Win Hedges enjoys a welcome arrival. Miss Opal Heckelman visits from New Albany. Henry Wolfe moves from New Albany back to town. School events feature a Christmas tree and church entertainment. German Reform church children confirmed on Christmas Day.
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The
Democrat
Frank Wolfe
Win. Hedges
Opal Heckelman
New Albany
Wm. Heckleman
John
Andrew Scharf
Ed Sherrill
Mary
Pearl Shuck
Louisville
Addie Shuck
M. Sb
Henry Wolfe
Heidelburg Notes Fill Holiday Paper with Small Events
Clarence Windell returns home from Falls Cities. Heidelburg school house pie supper deemed a success. John Mathes and Lotti Bickel wed on Christmas Eve. Miss Grace Kopp and Arla visit Louisville relatives. Tele phone line project progresses. Gertie Simcoe made a Falls Cities business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Mauck and Carl visit Corydon parents-over-Xmas.
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Heidelburg
John Mathes
Lotti Bickel
Grace Kopp
Arla
Louisville
Gertie Simcoe
Falls
W. P. Mauck
Carl
Corydon
Daguerreotypist Hesler’s Role in Longfellow’s LHliawatha
The daguerreotypist Hesler of Chicago inspired Longfellow to write LHiawatha. In 1851 the London world’s fair awarded him the prize medal for daguerreotypes. A Hesler image of Minnehaha fed the poet’s inspiration and Longfellow later sent a bound volume of his poems with signatures and compliments.
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Hesler
Chicago
Longfellow
Minnehaha
Hester
Veterinary Remedies and Poultry Food Supplied
Local firm W. H. Buunerr & Soy announces delivery of Pratt's Veterinary Remedies and stock and poultry food. December 2 update notes full supply to serve area customers.
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Pratt
W. H. Buunerr
Soy
Veterinary Physicians Form Harrison Clark Floyd Association
The veterinarians of Harrison Clark and Floyd counties met in New Albany on December 16 and organized an association. Officers elected were President Dr. T. B. Love Floyd County, Vice President Dr. Isaac B. Labue Harrison County, Secretary Dr. J. W. H. Littell Harrison County, Assistant Secretary Dr. Charles Pangban Clark County. The group adjourned to meet in Charlestown on call of the assistant secretary, with the next meeting planned for Corydon.
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Harrison, Clark
Floyd Counties
New Albany
T.B. Love
Floyd County
Isaac B. Labue
Harrison County
J. W. H. Littell
Charles Pangban
Clark County
Charlestown
Corydon
Persimmons Demand and Shipping Ready for Market
A buyer seeks a half bushel of fine persimmons at once. Requests delivery in small baskets or crates prepared for shipment. Offers the highest market price.
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W. Darrow
Chatham, N. C
New York State
Mghtimtr
Whitebrad
N.Y
George J
Orton
Michgan
Demeter
Gewoser
Fils
Indiana State News
Tercely
Hoosiers
Hursttown
Bradford
Buffalo Bill
David Ellis
John Rochner
Arkansas
Henry Diedrich
Mr. Raake
Dr. Martin
Joe Bunch
Fredericksburg
Chas
Bunch Steve Harper
Pigeon Fessel
Fessel
USS
Tillian Powell Aurores
Pe-ru-na
Lillian Powell
Perena
Frank Gulliver
Iva C Kop
Clarence Windell
Beara
Castor
Veterinary Organization
Persimmons
J. P. Jackson
Opthalmologist
Orleans, Ind
Milltown
Marengo
South
Great Central South
Y.uie
Mamie
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