Local Briefs Highlight Happenings in Community
Births include a son to Sam Ratliff and wife on July 24 and another son to Cyrus Clark and wife on July 23. K P Lodge installed officers. Houck and Houck shipped hogs to Indianapolis. Play planned by local kids for the opera house. Attendance uptick this Saturday. John Ridpath spoke at Col Robert Ingersoll funeral. George King reports a large kissing bug. Wood reunion set for Aug 10 at N F Wood home near Morton. Morton visitors at Epworth convention in Indianapolis. Rev J H Oliphant to preach at Palestine church in August. O Brenner family travels to Marion for brother John Moran’s death. Asa Crannell, 19, from Mill Creek, has unclear circumstances. Hurst camping party reports safe arrival and good time. Local illnesses noted and stock purchases in Plainfield. Street cleaning around the square. Mrs Tennant ill at Manitou Springs. T Patee exhibited electrical machine at Noblesville. Rains boost corn prospects and farmer finances. Burton Huret visits from Colfax, Iowa. Orpha Slavens, 17 months, dies of tubercular meningitis. funeral at Beech Grove. Minor fire at E S Kellar home caused by gasoline flare. EB J Russell and Emma E Smith wed at Burke’s boarding house. future Plainfield home. LaPearl winter quarters foreclosed. Mrs Ann Hembry buys for 2067.90. 15-month redemption period for LaPearl. Danville, Ill., Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Clark
K. of P. Lodge
E. Houck
Indianapolis
Houck & Houck
Opera House
John Clark Ridpath
Col
Robert Ingersoll
J. H. Oliphant
Crawfordsville
Palestine Church
Floyd Township
Jerry O’brenner
Marion
John Moran
Moran
Gannon
Asa Crannell
Mill Creek Township
O. K
Eel River
E.S. Kellar
Burke’s
EB. J. Russell
Plainfield
Emma E. Smith
Clinton
Squire Ashton
Mr. Russell
LaPearl
Tilton
Partlow
Ann Hembry
Local notices and social updates from the community
Births marriages and visits noted with names such as John Paris Alice Potter Potter Bascom O H air from New Haven Kansas Mrs Darnall Washington Hattie Arthur Ben Carpenter fined for intoxication Darnall Delaney guests George Delaney New York banks closed for J E M O Hair funeral T C Stankard Brazil surgeon army four year old Tom Sage arm broken doctors set barn Temple Lodge gathers Anderson Ostrom Ferguson drowned Lawrence McCray age 22 enlistment due date conference committee census canvassers appointed
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Casey Simms
Ben Carpenter
George Delaney
New York
Chas Barnaby
J. E. M. O’ Hair
Oscar Layne
Kansas
Chas. Smith
T. C. Stankard
Brazil
Tom Sage
Tucker
Bence
Temple Lodge F. & A. M
James W. O Neal a Beloved Member Passes On
James W. O Neal born May 24 1867 died July 24 1899. He joined the M E church in 1891 and faced death with faith saying it is going home where sorrow ends. He prayed for release and believed he would soon know the truth. Friends offered aid but he remembered each one with kindness. A FRIEND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. O'Neal
M. E. Church
Jesus
Rev L C Bently Called As Pastor At Hendrix M Church
Hendrix M church official board unanimously calls Rev L C Bently to serve as pastor for the coming conference in Frankfort in September. Rev Kindig will not return, prompting the search for a successor and a church leadership transition.
Wanted Home for Two Bright Little Girls in Indiana
A notice seeks a home for two bright girls ages four and six. For particulars contact Quinton Broadstreet, Green Castle, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton Broadstreet
Greencastle
Ind
Trouble at Reno sparks peace warrant and jail recall
Reports from Reno describe a string of threats by Rebecca Starling wife of Willian Starling section boss. She threatened to burn barns and fought police, with a child awaiting disposition. The Danville dispatch notes a crowd's surprise 37th birthday for Jas Masten and a band concert with a full program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
McCormick
Rebecca Starling
Willian Starling
Isaac Monnett
Monnett
Danville
Towles
Squire Hayden
Danville Dispatch
Bainbridge Fair Prospects Brighten for August Event
The Bainbridge Fair, August 14 to 18, marks its strongest outlook since 1895 with a notable declamation contest led by Orville Collins. Primary township contests run August 1 to 12, plus planned ball games and stronger race entries. Also listed are legal notices and foreclosures from local entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Collins
Frank
Russell
Jackson
Clinton
Floyd
Monroe
Marriage Licenses for Obenchain Geider and Russell Smith
John D. Obenchain and Ey Geider from Plainfield obtain marriage licenses. Elam J. Russell and Amy Smith, both from Plainfield, are issued licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Obenchain
Geider
Elam J. Russell
Amy
Smith
Plainfield
City judge voids Terre Haute vehicle tax ordinance
Judge McGregor of Brazil in a second Terre Haute hearing ruled the city vehicle license tax unconstitutional. He said the ordinance is a double tax and void for violating uniform taxation and the state constitution. The injunction against collecting the tax is perpetual until the supreme court rules on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. M. McGregor
Brazil
Terre Haute
Supreme Court
McGregor
Terre Haute Express
Indiana University Catalogue Notes Growth and Attendance
The catalogue for the just closed year reports 1898 99 attendance of 1050 with representation from every Indiana county and students from seventeen states and foreign countries. Seventy seven graduates pursue advanced degrees. Names from this county include William Reese Allee Cloverdale Jennie Irene Blatchley Bainbridge and Winnie Wilbro Wilson Roachdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
Cloverdale
William Reese Allee
Bainbridge
Jennie Irene Blatchley
Roachdale
Winnie Wilbro Wilson
Rainy week fills Eel River camps and local visits
A fine rain refreshed the area last Tuesday. Camping grows along Eel River at Millgrove and the falls this week. Local social activity includes Epworth League attendees in Indianapolis, visiting kin, markets, and a maple farm festival drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eel River
Millgrove
the Falls
David Mar
McClain
Morgan County
Aid Society
Herschel Foster’s Yard
Joe E. Kelley
Terre Haute
Birdie Billman
Greencastle
Jeddie Poynter
Railroads In Palestine Run Short Line To Jerusalem
A Port Said correspondent notes Palestine's rail system comprises a single line from Jana to Jerusalem. The trip, once a one day or overnight journey, now takes four hours with one daily train each way, plus extra service on market and feast days. Pilgrims say trains land them at a distant station outside Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Port Said
Jana
Jerusalem
Fluffiness and hair fashion in Houston Post notes
The Houston Post discusses women’s hair trends including combs pins bows and gauze ribbons. It describes a preferred bareheaded look with a loose pompadour and a high top knot often adorned with a flower tulle or scarf for summer outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Cures for Catarrh and Snake Bite Promises
Readers are told a cure exists for catarrh with Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a snake bite anti venom serum from Dr. Calmette. The ad claims $100 reward if catarrh cure fails and calls for testimonials, listing Cheney & Co Toledo as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actiow
Cheney
Toledo
A Child Enjoys The Pleasant Flavor Syrup of figs
The text promotes Syrup of Figs as a laxative praised for pleasant flavor gentle action and soothing effect. It claims it is the best family remedy and suitable for costive or bilious parents. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
California Fig Syrup Co
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Sam Ratliff
Wife
July
George King
North Greencastle
N. F. Wood
Morton
Ed Lynch
Thomas O’connell
Nat Vestal
J. A. Rawley
Knightsville
Tennant
Manitou Springs
T. H. Patee
Noblesville
Burton Huret
Colfax
Iowa
Orpha Pearl Slavens
Illinois Street
Beech Grove
Allen Bros
Royal Baking Powder CO
John Paris
Alice Potter Potter
Bedford
Bascom O’hair
New Haven
Mrs. Darnall
Washington
Miss Hattie Arthur
John Friend
Mrs. Anderson
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Miss Rutherford
Milwaukee
Lawrence McCray
Phillipine Island
Albert Allen
Alex. Lockridge
Cook
Dr. Evans
D. L. Anderson
Maggie Gilmore
Emma Bicknell
Ellis
Wm. Steeg
James O'Neal
City Council
Bainbridge Street
R. L. Higert
James Maloney
William Starling
Jas. Masten
Caleb Buis
Masten
Mr. Masten
E Sutton
W. H. Tyers
Laurenden
Chicago
T. P. Brooke
Alabama
Bainbridge Fair
Martha J. Bradshaw
Sarah J. Bradshaw
Walters
John W. Walters
Farmer & Citizens
Putnam County
Catherine Dalton
Farmers
Mary T. Arkins
McCregor
Earl Kelley
I. W. O’daniel
Edgar O’daniel
Blanche Sackett
Metta McCoy
James Y. Davis
T. H. Morris
Peter McClure
Sam
Hawley
Sarge
Zeis
College of Saints
Benares
London Mail
Cash
Putnam Co
New Coiffares
Calmette
Pasteur Institute
Lille
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