Water works urged to halt wasteful hauling and drought crisis
The editorial argues for a permanent waterworks system to end costly water hauling after a severe drought. It notes a fatal incident at Brush Electric Light Co in Buffalo where a man died grabbing copper strips during a failed theft. It reports $100 million invested in the South in rail, mining, and industry, and warns of swindlers preying on farmers in Indiana, selling patent rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Brush Electric Light Company
Buffalo
North
Europe
Union
Everglades
Florida
Swindler Farm Agent Scam Deceives Indiana Farmers
A group of swindlers persuade a well to do farmer to sign a contract making him sole agent for selling their machines. They promise no risk and profit, but alter the document to turn it into a promissory note. The scam has targeted Indiana farmers, with Bartholomew County noted. Once notes pass to purchasers, farmers have little recourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Indiana
Bartholomew County
Indiana News Highlights of Fires Robberies and Crimes
Mrs Jacob Manscoerfer died after clothing ignited near a cook stove near Fort Wayne. Sherman Nelson 15 was fatally injured after riding a freight train at Pullmanville. Robberies and arson strike farms at Hendricks Boone Marion triangle with several farmhouses looted and one house set afire. John Robinson found dead after his horse kicked him. A shooting feud at Vevay leaves Rhody Bright wounded. A man commits suicide by stepping under a switch engine in Indianapolis. A burglar assaults Miss Ward and escapes with church festival funds. A new First Presbyterian Church planned in Crawfordville with notable pledges. Panic over coalition of violence and labor strikes across Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Manscoerfer
Fort Wayne
Sherman Nelson
Louisville, Albany
Chicago
Pullmanville
Indianapolis
Shooting Association
National Association
Hendricks
Boone
Marion
Robert Marvel
James F. Hultz
Mr. Edwards
Captain Adams
Hardesty Avery
Newton Pollard
Jasper Geeton
Adams
John Robinson
Robinson
Vevay
Hanson Bright
Rhody Bright
Rhody
William Arthur
John W. Coftinbury
Linwood
Coffinbury
Coftinbury
J. A. Tarleton
Mary Ward
George Young
House of Refuge
Burt Anthony
Cincinnati
Wabash & Michigan
Wabash, St. Louis
Anthony
Russel
Daniel Howbrook
Prospect Street
Holbrook
First Presbyterian Church of
Crawfordville
Lafayette
Farley & Hoes
Frazer & Herriman
Comstock & Murphy
Futterall, Bartlett & Co
Emigration, Votes, and Oddities Sweep Across Continents
A digest of 19th century curios and trends notes 96 357 Irish emigrants last year, Isle of Man grant of voting rights to certain women, a Berlin optical dealer courting buyers with meat parasite demos, and tales from California orchards and Nevada sex. It also reports a Pennsylvania farmer’s dog-slaying rage, a Cincinnati dressmaker suit dispute, and a Bradford oil spill scare on Tyne Creek with police delaying action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Museum of Antiquities
Pompeii
City of Mexico Acapulco
New York
Isle of Man
Wash, McLean
The
Cincinnati Hnquirer
Washington
Hazen
Signal Service
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Canada
United States
Lower
San Pedro Railway
California
Es-kim-in-zin
San Remo
Monte Carlo
Berlin
Germany
Sacramento Weekly Mirror
San Juan
San Benito
Montana
Mississippi
Kentucky
Arizona
Nevada
Army and Navy Register
Upton
Pacific Department
The Goat In Folklore And City Life
A quirky description of goats as omnivorous clever creatures tied to urban lots and zodiac signs. The piece riffs on their fondness for play bills letters cash and sunlight noting their hunting reputation and mischief in city outskirts with playful Shakespearian nods and myth references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Shakspeare
Pan
Odd News Snippets of Theft Treachery and Trials
A Philadelphia clergyman was cheated out of a fee then publicly mocked in a wedding ad. A farmer sues a railroad over tax of axes and saws, facing up to 180000 in penalties. A couple elopes in Falling Springs, a man is maimed chasing a ruse, and a Chicago court fight ends with a sharp jab. Details unfold of bank fraud, a jealous husband case, vaudeville praise, a Philadelphia girl’s Marian vision, and a black cat omen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Clergy Man Leaves Ministry and Marrys in Baltimore Tale
A Baltimore girl suffers hysteria and epilepsy after a dubious courtship and a rushed marriage to a man who produced a license during a drive. A Cincinnati judge explains alimony limits as a second marriage affects support obligations.
Real estate transfers and deeds in Washington and Clinton townships
A series of land transfers and deeds listed with buyers and sellers. Henry I Houck to William Houck in Washington township. John McCandless to Esen G Farris for lots 7 and 8 in New Maysville. Esem G Paris to William and Owsle for same lots for $225. Joseph A Thomas to John Sigler 45 acres in Clinton township for $2,000. James Brumfield to F B Gardner for pt 3, Block 1 south Russellville for $50. Solomon Dorsett to Elisha Woods 40 acres in Mill Creek township for $1,020. Etna Life Insurance Co. to Sheriff P Cyto for 7 acres in Warrenton for $2,880. Margaret Wilson to James C Butler Pt lot 28, Pt Greencastle. Plyvi Golden to H L Radist pt 71 Greencastle. Wm M Houck to Oliver Houek 25 acres in Washington township for $90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I’. Houck
Wm. M. Houck
Washington
John McCandless
Esem G. Farris
New Maysville
Esem G. Paris
Wm. &. Owsle
Joseph A. Thomas
John Sigler
Clinton Tp
James B. Brumfield
Russellville
Solomon Dorsett
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Darnall Bros. & Co’s
Cail
A. R. Brattin
Greencastle, Spencer and Danville
LE Mare’s
Frank A. Annoup
Tate
Postoffice
Greencastle Ind
A. O. Lockridge
Putnam County Fair
Axpsan
Illinois
Indiana State News
Bradford
Tyne Creek
Tuna Creek
Small Boy
Lucifer
Boston Transcript
Mieiscellany
Falling Springs
West Virginia
Boston
Kelly
Col. Cameron
Silas M. Waite
Brattleboro Bank
Tipton
I. N. Sanley
Themed
Deadwood
Whitney
Citiens
Gambetta
Ama
Patsey Maginnis
Waitney
Stang Johnson
May Dann
Mary
Rudolph
Clyde, Ohio
Baltimore
Annie Cullen
Mr. Souder
Supreme Court
Scott
Rout Estate
Treasters
Liervy Golven
Hiram L. Radisit
Greencastle
M. Howek
Oliver Houuk
Admenistrator &Saale
Joan Molkaew
Morton
Clinton Township
Putnam County
Ih O’olookk A.m
Suly Thes
Jelo
Qark Valley
Sean
Simpeon
Poster
Warren
Wurst
Foss
Joseph Cook
Beecher
Talvage
Currie
Hieachler. McCosh
Crosby
Cuyler
Gao
Al- 80
P.W. Ziegler & CO
Arch St
E. Adams St
Ill
Miller
M. D
Arch Street
Philo
Cook
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