Tragedy as Versailles Fire Claims Five In Telegraph House
Versatiles Ind Feb 83 Rev Tames and his tour of young preachers perish in a telegraph house fire four miles from Versailles. Mrs Titwes and another daughter away from home as a 12 year old child consoles a father, a stove explosion and rapid flames engulf the building. Fire alarms, failed escape, and smoke prevent rescue. The blaze destroys the house, five lives lost, with partial details pieced from scattered reports.
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Wabash College Trustee Elections Reported
A brief report from Wabash, Indiana notes changes in college governance as new trustees are elected. LT Parker is named central trustee while Buell Gray is listed for the southern region, with a plan to reorganize the leadership before the fall term.
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Ind
Ketah
Nori
Goaniheater
West Juin
Parker
Aristawe Cowan arrest noted in Misspelt Report
A garbled report from February 29 notes Aristawe Cowan’s arrest on charges of intoxication. Helen Fusties and Avy appear in the text with unclear roles. Cowan reportedly served a 31 day sentence and has a long record in Wabash Indiana, with prior periods of confinement and multiple minor offenses detailed by Rev. De fensen.
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Helen Fusties
Millann
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Utter
Das
Enis Hint
Minay
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Defensen
Ny Teich
Wrwish selects Crain as next postmaster in Warsaw
The WSJ notes Milton Crain will become postmaster of Wrwish, taking duties July 7. Local Republicans support Crain backed by county chair Wv. Grain, with Stowe likely to recommend. The appointment carries a $2,500 salary and is described as satisfactory to the party.
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Webagh
Milton Cryin
Grain
Wood
Crain
Benyeouitiulive Stowe
Four Children Rescued From Harsh Hut Near Bloomington
Trustee Fowler found four children ages five to four in a derelict hut by the fairgrounds. They wore rags with no shoes duty and no bed or stove, and had eaten nothing. A girl said their father had left home for no known reason. Authorities took the children into custody and arranged admission to a local home.
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Bloomington
Ind
Fowler Yeslerduy
Fowler
Jayey
Sheri
Thrasher
Jessa Plymouth
Saloon Removal Debate Sparks City Action
Citizens gathered to discuss plan to drive saloons from the town in a broader effort toward civic betterment. Speakers included Hathaway of Live Commanderad art and Colonel Weaver addressing topics like legal status, public safety, and balancing business interests with reform efforts.
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Nuit Nove
Hhis
Gow
Weaver
Ty Moore
Winleman
AiLemart
Amiane
NSW Church Dedication Attracts Large Attendees
A dedicatory service at a church in this city drew a large crowd yesterday. Rev J. W. Tavhtovd led the ceremony while past ministers including Rev Sparks, who served here forty years, were present. The stone church, completed after prior work, cost about 50,000, with funds raised by subscriptions from various congregations. A connected murder case was under special grand jury review in Augusta, with the trial likely at the April term.
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Dugell
Reve J. W. Tavhtovd
Ohio Wealevan Diversity
Des Sparks
Dorit
Martinis
HELIN
Foye Congvnisauin
le Henry
Hepwile &G
Michail
Wineu
Prand
Oye Gusta
Conference to Address Union of Ministerial Societies
In Elwood on April 10 the North Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference prepares for a major meeting. Key topics include combining the Preachers Aid Society and the Missionary Relief Society into a single administering body, with a committee recommending union but not setting terms. Minor district boundary tweaks and two new presiding elders will be announced, reshaping Warsaw and Kokomo districts.
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Hetrick
Unts
Warsaw
Ante-Nuptial Contract Filed in Peru County Records
A written ante-nuptial agreement witnessed by prominent locals in the northern part of the county outlines the distribution of assets between a Baltimore heiress and Mary B. Wit con. It specifies bequests to preferred heirs and the settlement of property on death, with James Baiting named as heir to the estate and the agreement to follow lawful succession.
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Peru
Geortiags
Hess Lee
Mie
Vounty Recorders
Baltimore
Mary BE. Witcon
James Baiting
Farmers Raising Qual in Rochester February quail harvest
In Rochester on February 25 farmers report the northern area will have ample quail for harvest. The article notes farmers shelter coveys on their farms and mentions preparation for the quail season amid local conditions.
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Tad
A New Paper at Tulon
Rochester Minn Feb 23 David O Hulfordon will soon start a weekly newspaper at Tulon Mille miles from here The town has forty night waters
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Nel
David
Hulfdon
Talon
Mille
Farmer Fixis Reed Dies From Apoplexy at 98
Tn 18 Chatr. mo, Tid, Keb, 26. Fixivh Reed, a farmer, died after a long illness. He suffered an apoplexy and passed away at his home. He was ninety eight years old.
Wanery Invitation to Confederate Veterans Meeting
Fragmented item from Chattanwoga Tennessee dated February 26 invites the Confederate Veterans of Winchester to attend a Memphis version of a meeting. The resolutions appear to reshape the organization, proposing a more exclusive Confederate veterans group and inviting President Wytemley to attend.
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Durrey
Wytemley
Memphis
Wd Huey
Ulnneet
Remarkable Revival at Prattigal Meetyat Lynn Chapel
A revival service described as remarkable draws attention in the local area with residents lining up to attend. The report notes a conversion atmosphere, renewed interest in debts, and a gathering at a Lynn chapel where community members discuss beliefs and decisions.
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Howard Eninty
Prattigal Yelyston
Weiphirst
Yan's
Hente
Lynn Chapel
Thorpe Again Arrested For Scandalous Assault
The article reports Thorpe being arrested after an alleged attempt to abduct schoolgirls and lure them into a saloon. Police were alerted by Paties Dartunn of the Cardinal, with officers assigned to monitor him. Local officials expect a court appearance and potential punishment.
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Lhe Cardinal
Waa Sant Ter
Oteer Ualang
Clergy Shifts In Fort Wayne And Logansport
Very Rev John Guruling leaves Fort Wayne as Rev John K Quinlan becomes new pastor at Logansport Cathedral and Fort Wayne Cathedral, with long service by Father Burnding and Bishop Alerding involvement. The article notes Quinlan's past roles, local welcome, and diocesan leadership changes across the two cities.
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Quinken
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Alps
Unclear text about sale bid at local market
Fragmentary notice mentions a sale action and local official names in an unclear context. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly readable to confirm specifics.
Local lines amid chaotic 19th century notes
Fragmented OCR recalls residents and events from Beepiats Stave to Topeka, with mentions of a Washington trip for inauguration, a family incident in Con's bakery, and a Westminster church event. The jumbled text also covers a funeral notice, a Chicago telegraph to fealty, and Indiana college track results with McNaught earning Phi Delta.
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Westminster Precoytesias Church
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B. B. Wahid
Colombia
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Chicago
Agenoy
Ma Niewaan
Mont Flewan
Nye
Trent
Wbite
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Fort. Wayne
Woabosa Eolicas
Grevefarisvile
Tr McNaught
Hospital probe and local turmoil reported
Fragmented OCR describes a hospital matter with mentions of officials, doctors, and patients. It references a hospital ward, community tensions, and alleged actions by local authorities. The piece hints at investigations, patient care issues, and possible legal scrutiny amid ongoing concerns.
Fragmentary text from a local notice page
The readable fragments reference a person named Wayne, a location or event near a police bearing, and an obituary like note mentioning Minslien Anethenere Drs. ATLeyk Champion living at hie. The source is garbled OCR with unclear dates and places.
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Wayne Sal Hee Mabey
Minslien Anethenere
Drs. Atleyk Champion
Hie
Pattenson Suberside Seeks Change This Week
A garbled note from ABUBEN ABPATENSON indicates efforts for change this week regarding a sale and local matters connected to the Sentinel.
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