Fairbanks' Son Elopes With Pittsburg Girl
A sensational elopement rocks national attention as Fred Fairbanks son of the Vice President secretly weds a Pittsburg girl. Parental objections by Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks are said to have prompted the match in Steubenville Ohio. Fred Fairbanks, age 25, previously shy and unseen with women, left for unknown reasons and was rumored to be visiting relatives near Springfield Ohio.
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Pittsburg
Fred Fairbanks
United States
Stuebenville
James Scott
Trederick
Nellie
Scott
Stanton Avenue
East End
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Frederick Cole Fairbanks
Springfield
WN. C
Fred
Baptist Convention Sets Attendance Record in Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana the State Baptists Association opened at First Baptist Church with 38 delegates and grew as the night passed. By yesterday the numbers swelled and officials anticipated the largest attendance in the association's history surpassing prior meetings.
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Kokomo
Ind
State Baptists Association
First Baptist Church
Man Dies By Suicide On Lake Shore Train
Erie Pa Oct 11 John Orso a German of St Louis boarded a Lake Shore train at Cleveland. Early in the journey he swallowed carbolic acid and died at 6 o clock this morning.
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Erie
John. Orso
St. Louis
Cleveland
Buffalo
Train Wreck in Gaining Time Near St. Louis
Iron Mountain train No. 7 left late last night to gain time and jumped the rails this morning. The fireman was killed and several trainmen and passengers were injured. The accident occurred near St. Louis as the crew attempted to make up schedule.
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St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Civil War Veteran Froze to Death in Poverty Hovel
Cleveland Ohio October 11 John Reese a Civil War veteran who had been moved to the Soldiers Home after living in poverty died last night of exposure. His body was found this morning in a small improvised shelter he used as a home.
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John Reese
Seven Die In Union Pacific Wreck Near Ridge
A head on collision on the Union Pacific railroad near Ridge Wyoming 250 miles west of Cheyenne killed engineers Strong and Murray two firemen and two brakemen along with an unknown tramp. The accident halted traffic this morning.
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Pacific
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ridge
Here
Union Pacific Railroad
Strong
Murray
Northwestern Branch Elects Officers At Missionary Session
The Northwestern Branch Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held its annual meeting at Trinity Church with large delegations. Officers for the coming year were elected, and Bishop John F. Thompson and Rev. Robert C. Ward were slated to address tonight.
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Northwestern
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Trinity Church
John F. Thompson
South America
Robert C. Ward
India
Amos William Patten
T. F. Andrews
C. H. Smith
Frank P. Crandon
Steven J. Herben
Home Department
Louis H. Jennings
Bertrand D. York
Jonathan Dunn
Cook
Young
People’s. Works Mra
Ian Boyd
Sell Fare Department
William Card
Whiti ‘Dent Children’s Work
SEC Special
Sauhlder
Omaha
Neéb
Wade
Carpenter
Roger
Keet
Amos Williams Patten
Lena R. Hartman
Fort Wayne
Frank P
Mexico
H. Olin Cady
West
China
S. W. Stephens
Julia Kipp
Gaynor
Mission of club women from Muncie mayor rouses Indiana gathering
Muncie mayor Lon A Guthrie told Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs that the highest mission of women is to be wives and mothers while praising club women who support home life. He defended women against insinuations of neglect and urged club women to improve themselves as better wives and mothers.
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Ind
Lon
A. Guthrie
Club Women of
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In -Welcom
Indiana Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Commercial ‘Club
Guthrie
America
Snow Storm Ravages Trees and Wires in Kessington Vicinity
A severe wind and snow storm last Tuesday caused extensive damage to trees and telephone lines near Marion McNeil and Mary Minnich, who traveled to Cassopolis for business. Collins week at YF Peery, and a party at the hall Friday night drew attendees.
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Avis
Mary Minnich
Cassopolis
Bater
Grand Jury Recommends Reforms at County Asylum
The grand jury returns a report urging elimination of three inmate classes and relocation to state facilities or a separate asylum. It calls for rebuilt walls due to vermin, upgraded lighting, and improved plumbing, while praising the warden and noting jail conditions are decent.
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Grand’ Jury
Carolina
Arte
Williams niece visit in Williamette Indiana
Mr and Mrs Samule Biser are visiting their nieces Mrs W H Pugh of West Jackson street and Mrs Frank Firestone of Prairie street in Williamette Indiana for a few days.
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Samule ‘Biser
Williamette
Ind
W. H. Pugh
West Jackson - Street
Frank. Firestone
Prairie Street
Jackson obituary notes death and burial details
In Jackson a body was brought in the last evening or interred at Grace Lawn cemetery. Rev Simpson offered a prayer at the grave. Sherman Primley, a brothel of the community, was mentioned in connection with the event.
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Park
Chiébody Cage
Grace Lawn
Simpson
Sherman Primley
Governor Hanly in Elkhart Returns from Stormy Route
Indiana's governor I. Prank Hanly traveled from Nappanee through a blizzard to Elkhart arriving by a Chicago-bound train. He spoke at the opera house after a reception by a mixed crowd and inspected local schools. A Goshen rally featuring Governor Cummins is planned for October 20.
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I. Prank
Hanly
Lake Shore Station
Chicago
Nappanee
Wilson
John Ziesel
Hisenbeiss
E. A. Baker
Elkhart
Elliott
Goshen
Cummins
Iowa
Exhumation Sheds Light On Columbus Murder Case
In Columbus Indiana investigators exhumed the body of William Cok in a possible murder investigation. The fragmentary report notes the exhumation occurred today and references a pecan tree and local circumstances as part of the developing case.
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Columbus
Ind
Cook
Proposition to Raise Water Rates Faces City Bid Battle
The Elkhart Water Co faces scrutiny as new franchise terms would heighten costs for homes with modern plumbing. Analysts note $18 per year for basic water needs versus $16 current, with higher charges for extra fixtures. City officials expect outside bidders to offer cheaper supplies.
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Elkhart Water Co
Board of Works and Controller
Testament of Harrington Challenged for Unsound Mind
Mary E Harrington's last will is challenged in circuit court by her kin Benjamin and Nehemiah Gilpatrick claiming unsound mind and undue influence guided by spirits. The suit targets heirs Etta Staples Cole Elizabeth Staples George Claugh Nellie Carpenter Walter Staples executor Charles Greene and administrator Charles Frank with estate valued at 20000 and cites previous wills drafted by different attorneys.
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Thin Wis
Circuit Court
Benjamin and
Nehemiah Gilpatrick
Etta Staples Cole
Elizabeth Staples
George Claugh
Nellie Carpenter
Walter Staples
Charles ‘T. Greene
Charlesi EH Frank
Asi
George
St. Joseph County
O. M. Conley
A. L. Brick
South Bends
Conley
Butchers Worse Than Packers in Health Official Trip
Barnard, chemist of the State Board of Health, returned from inspection in Madison Jeffersonville and New Albany. He says country small butchers are worse than large meat packers and cites filthy Jeffersonville slaughter-house conditions with blood rotting on floors. He suggests burning the place to improve conditions.
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Barnard
State Board ‘of Health
Madison
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Beveridge
DeFoe
Weather Notes on 1869 Potatoes and Apples Damage
Recollections by George Boone of 509 Maple Row describe a snows date of Oct 22 in 1869 that froze thousands of bushels of crops. Current authorities say yesterday and Tuesday’s light snow caused little damage to late potatoes or apples, though freezing weather could still threaten crops.
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George Boone
Maple Row
Brethren Conference In Session Near Peru Indiana
The Indiana state Brethren church gathering meets five miles north of Peru at Mexico this week. It began Monday and will run through Thursday with about 200 ministers and laymen in attendance. Speakers include Revs. Rench, V. R. Miller, and A. S. Meneagh of Goshen.
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Indiana
of the Brethren Church
Mexico
Peru
Rénch
A.S. ‘Méenagh
Goshen
Reformed Church Synod Session Opens at Goshen
The eighty third annual session of the Reformed Church Synod convenes at Goshen Reformed Church. About 150 ministers and up to 200 delegates are expected as the opening session begins Thursday evening and continues through Monday evening.
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Eigthy
Chi
Drake's Widow Receives 3000 Policy Payout
The National Union Life Insurance pays the face value of the policy to Drake's widow. The county treasurer handles the payout. This follows a claim filed by the widow after Drake's death in a prior incident.
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