Local shoppers and visitors listed with Higgins and Co and Mallon stores
A jumble of small notices lists people visiting Winamac and nearby towns, arrivals and departures, sales at Higgins & Co and Mallon’s Department Store, and various items for sale such as Twine, calicoes, dress shirts, footwear, ice cream freezers, and furniture. Also notes travelers from Lafayette and Crawfordsville visiting relatives and friends, with several mentions of Miss Eva Brown, Mrs. C. M. Swisher, and Maj. J. H. Mohler among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Lewis Markley
Winamac
Higgins & Co
Manon's
Plymouth
Lizzie Rees
Calvin Myere
Mallon
Ray Hudgens
Lafayette
J. H. Hall
Wade Hubbell
Peru
Rosa Nolan
Michigan City
Lusitania
Porter
Porter's
R. E. Robertson
Reynolds
Franceaville
Lydia Rice
Michigan
Misa Jessie Harvey
Monroeville
Misa Bessie Leach
Fredy Patt Combs
Mallon’s
Lew Markley
Jacob Goble
Manon
Loy
Rensselaer
T. W. Kelsey
Maj
J. H. Mohler
Paris
Prosperous Afer All Drawbacks Editor Tribune
A terse reminiscence from Tomas Manion reflecting on spring farming in Francesville. The piece notes variable crop conditions amid frequent rains, cold spells, and frosts, yet ends with cautious optimism that sun, showers, and renewed effort will revive activity in the valley.
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Kinaman
Francesville
Menon
Tomas Manion
Independent convention to nominate nonpartisan ticket
A Salem township independent convention will be held at the Francesville Opera House on Saturday afternoon June 27 at 2 o clock. The gathering brings all parties together to nominate a nonpartisan slate for the November election. Signed by the committee.
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Francesville Opera House
Salem Township
Frank Richards Drainage Surveyor and Contractor
Frank Richards offers drainage survey and contracting services in Francesville Indiana with satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable prices available on request by telephone at 96.
Spaniard Guevarra Executed for Taming Menacing Rats
A historical report recalls Spaniard Guevarra who was executed in Newgate England for a brutal Hampstead Heath murder. He reportedly captured and tamed two rats to follow him and respond to his call, with mice allegedly coming from their holes at his voice.
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Guevarra
Newgate
England
Hampstead Heath
Whitakers Attend Sunday Gathering at Kessinger Home
Mr and Mrs Alf Whitaker Mr and Mrs F L Whitaker and Mr and Mrs J W Whitaker were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Kessinger near Medaryvilla.
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Alf Whitaker
F. L. Whitaker
J. W. Whitaker
Walter Kessinger
Medaryvilla
The Tarantula. Abstemious Creature That Has Been Much Maligned
A Scientific American description explains the tarantula of the southern United States. It details its burrowing habits, feeding behavior, venom effects, and life cycle with emphasis on nocturnal ambush tactics and endurance, noting seven or eight females per male and the active, restless males in confinement.
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United States
Scientific American
Seeing General Grant Through His Moods and Views
The narrator notes frequent opportunities to study General Grant's moods and opinions on many topics. Grant spoke freely, contrasting with his reserved reputation, drawing on long experience with people. His clear view of his looming mortal illness and reflections carried weight and seriousness for posterity.
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Grant
Shrady
Avoid Dandruff and Its Spread in Barber and Hairdressing Shops
The article warns that dandruff is infectious and can spread through shared brushes and combs in barber shops, hairdressing establishments, and even at home. It notes some places cleanse tools with antiseptics, but such practices are rare, risking cross contamination among family members.
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Harper’s Bazar
Five Hundred Dollar Tip at the Race Track
A jousting exchange between a race track tout and a novice ends with the tout refusing to share tips. The novice pays $500 for guidance but is told to stay away from the track. The judge witnesses the scene.
Skunk Ingenuity Orcs Insects And A Curious Encounter
A veteran observer recounts skunk behavior defending territory by provoking insects, describing a September woods sighting of a large skunk hunting yellow jackets. The tale blends field notes from Forest and Stream with literary misquotes and a quarrel over proverbial truth in a New York Telegram exchange.
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Tie
His Uncontagious Laugh and a Brief Debate
A brief literary exchange unfolds aboard between Mr Higgieson who echoes a cheerful maxim and Mrs Higgieson who questions the value of laughter. The dialogue hints at philosophy behind humor and its impact on life.
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Mr. Higgieson
Mrs. Higgieson
The Bed With the Curtains
The Cavendishes famed for silence and a Yorkshire inn night tale. Two brothers share a three bedded room and after a curious glance at the curtained bed discover a corpse laid out for interment without further remark.
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Cavendishes
Yorkshire
Lord George Cavendish
George
Ready For Earthquakes In Chilpancingo Mexico
A visitor reports the Chilpancingo region in Mexico faces small chances of heavy loss from earthquakes. Buildings are built for security and tremors prompt quick exits. He saw Chilpancingo theater empty within two minutes after the first shock and notes residents habitually sleep with clothes ready for rapid escape.
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Chilpancingo
Mexico
A Little Sermon by Robert Louis Stevenson
A compact moral fragment urging honesty kindness frugality and a steady temper as a path to familial happiness. It emphasizes renunciation vez when necessary and keeping friends who offer genuine support while maintaining self harmony.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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Eva Brown
Sanday
C. A. Clark
St. Louis
Barget & Sone
S. K. Jones
Walcott
Ray Daske
Susie Hooker
Monon
Bertha Hayworth
Crawfordsville
William Rees
Wilfred ‘Letler
Chicago
C. M. Swisher
Melvin Maxwell
Brookston
Cora Parks
Warren Morgan
Ed Delamore
Britty Williams
Mulberry
Tenn
Clothier & Furnisher
Merry Widow
de Meath
Blue Front Drug
Burger and Sons
W. J. Hubbard
Tribune
Independent Township Convention
Frank Richards
Francesville, Ind
General Grant
Sox
Wm. Porter
Mr. Higgleson
Himan
Mr. Liggleson
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