Bold Robbery at Gunpoint Exploits by Two Youths
W. T. Shields reports a home robbery in Laconia on February 7 1900. Two young men entered under pretenses to warm clothing, demanded money, and held him and his son at gunpoint. They took about 14 from a purse, a gold watch, two rings, and other valuables totaling roughly 35. The culprits fled toward the river. no identification yet.
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Laconia, Inc
Cornypoy Democrat
J. B. Shields
John
Young Men's Suits Offer Bargain Prices
Six to ten dollars for young men’s suits praised for fit, quality, and workmanship. Single and double breasted styles in plain and fancy worsted fabrics.
Youths and Mens Wool Cheviots and Suits Sale
Catalog note offers youths and men's wool cheviots, shibets and cassimeres trimmed as a tailor would. Children's suits and two piece outfits in plaids and checks priced around three dollars, with items valued at $3.00 to $3.40.
Fleece Lined Underwear Suits Offered Under 65c Per Pair
Catalog copy advertises fleece lined underwear in brown and blue at 65 cents per suit with mail orders and prompt attention.
Local tough John Singleton threatens Mauckport, shot by constable
Sunday evening John Singleton a Mauckport resident intoxicated and armed with a knife caused a disturbance. Constable Fisher warned him to stop and was slashed then shot in the thigh to halt the attack. Singleton previously clashed with Marshal Love and is described as dangerous when provoked. Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsement follows.
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John Singleton
Mauckport
Wm. Fisher
Singleton
Fisher
Hhp
Marshal Love
Stationery contract let ends county bid racket
The Harrison county stationery contracts were let publicly, cutting costs by about $1,000 to $2,000 compared with prior private deals. Sentinel Printing Co. secured lowest bids for two classes, while Class 3 bids were rejected except for Thomas & Ellis. The total 1900 estimate is $1,278.63, a saving versus earlier spend. Also reports the deaths of Martin V. Ross and Mrs. Catharine Byrne with memorial details.
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Harrison County
Sentinel Printing Co
W. B. Burford
Wilson, Humphrey & Co
Thomas & Ellis
Thomas Ellis
Democrat
T. S. Getzendanner
A Convincing Cure For Rheumatism Claims
Wesley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls hobb ling into Mr Blackmon's drug store and being urged to try Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports faith in medicine restored after a week of use and says rheumatism never returned. For sale by E S Crosier druggist. Feb
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Mr. Blackmon
Wesley Nelson
Hamilton
Chamberlain
Crosier
Guarantee promises ten-year coverage on every machine
Advertisement offers a ten year guarantee on all machines and a full money back option after fifteen days if customers are not satisfied. The text emphasizes guaranteed protection and a satisfaction window.
Daniel M. Sharp Nominated for County Surveyor
The W H Keller Co announces Daniel M Sharp as a candidate for County Surveyor. The present incumbent, appointed two months ago after Mr Wright resigned, is described as an excellent officer and a worthy young man who is disabled from manual labor. He likely faces no opposition and seeks a worthy nomination and election.
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Daniel M. Sharp
Mr. Sharp
Wright
Sharp
Died at 76 Capt Miles D Warren of Corydon
Capt Miles D Warren aged 76 died of apo plexy at his home three miles northeast of Corydon last Saturday morning. He was a longtime steamboat captain on the Ohio River and served as a Mexican soldier in earlier conflicts. His remains were taken to New Albany for the funeral on Sunday. Bufford Watson of Heth township was seriously injured after falling from his barn last week.
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Miles D. Warren
Corydon
New Albany
Indiana
Ohio River
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Corner State and Main
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Corydon, Ind
Roose
Eitther
Kintner Hotel
Lanesville
Franklin Township
Board of Commissioners
Theodobe Elbers
Callon J A Lone
John W. Shipley
Blarkson Circuit Court
George W. Shipley
Admr
Maula Denton
Advent
Daniel A. Stonecipher
Penny Photo Co
Martin V. Ross
Valley City
Bright
Stella
Rose Ross
Laura Hickman
Ollie Davis
Kate Miller
A. J. Ross
James Ross
Illinois
Wesley Chapel
Mr. Ross
Georgetown
John and Catharine Ross
Elizabeth Sonner
Catharine Byrne
Henry Byrne
Quebec
Canada
Thomas Byrne
Elizabeth McGecorge
Catharine Rohn
New York City
John J. Byrne
Port Angelus
Wash
W.H Byrne
Indianaplis
Margaret Hisey
Haskamp
H. H. Miller
Ind
W.H. Keller
Capt. Warren
Johnsing
Harper’s Bazar
Bufford Watson
Heth Township
H. L. Myers
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Ss. S. S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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