Indianapolis Road Opens for Passenger Freight Traffic
The Indianapolis Decatur and Springfield line announces opening on Monday February 9 for passenger and freight service between Indianapolis and Decatur. A freight derailment earlier caused Tuesday train delays near Reno. About two deaths were reported from a fireplace fire in Marion and Reelsville townships.
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I &St. Lb. RR
Reno
Aes
Indianapolis, Decatur and
Springfield Road
Indianapolis
Decatur
Mma Cox
Marion Township
Milton Hathaway
Reelsville
Washington Township
Tre
Community Notes From Madison Township and Surroundings
Local tidbits describe fine weather and muddy roads, with farms active as William Dills sells cattle to Joseph Bament and Oliver Houck reviews farm work. Residents like E H Houck and Robert Denman Wood plan moves. social events and class debates are announced. a street incident questions who demolished Riley Springer’s cabin. a capital punishment debate is set for Centre School House.
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Willian
Dills
Joseph Bament
Frenk Tucker
Oliver Houck
Washington
Meletus Peterson
Montgomery County
James Houel
E. H. Houck
Yobert Denman Wood
Tas
Stan
Maude Davis
Dr. Stone
Bainbridge
Smyth
Messrs
Wright and
Robinson
Walnut Valley Literary Society
Riley Springer
Messrs. Thompson and
Loxworthy
Messrs King and Mills
New Maysville
Centre School House
Floyd Township
School Reports Clinton Township and Madison Township lists
In Clinton Township District No 1 Willard Brackney and others posted top marks with many students scoring in the 90s. teacher Jennie Prowpen noted. In Madison Township District No 3 pupils achieving averages of 90 or more include Cordie Houck Nora Wood Ezra Houck and several peers under teacher F L Morn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
Willard Brackney
John Vermillion
Thomas Baird
Frank Vermillion
Crosby Baire
Arra Baird
Richird Priest
Albert Priest
Joseph Brackney
Morton Slavens
Lee Hathaway
Frank Brackney
Mattie Frakes
Shelton Priest
Ella Heady
Ella Vermillion
Mary Brackney
Annie Webster
Jennie Prowpen
Madison Township
Wilford Wood
Cordie Houck
Nora Wood
Dalas Wood
Ezra Houck
Sherman Grubb
John Knaur
John Boswell
Walter Dills
Willie Wood
Frank Penny
Noah Miller
Robert Garrett
F.L Morn
New Maysville Notes on roads schools and local events
Letters from New Maysville report public sentiment over a new Fort Red road with multiple routes, a schoolhouse debate on capital punishment, religious and civic activity, and hints of township election with 113 day term for teachers. Mention Ter re Haute Commercial College ad.
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New Maysville
Fort Red
John Oakley
Missouri
Biddle School House
United States
Mills and King
Carter
Bidge
Col. Hawn
A.S Mayhall
Baptist Church
Jas. McMurry
Butter Maker Claims Quick Benefits for Grocers
Grocers and storekeepers pay 3 to 5 pounds extra for butter made with Gilt-Eidge Butter Maker. It increases production 6 to 10 percent, reduces labor of churning by half, and gives a rich golden color year round. Sold by druggists grocers and general store keepers. Escend stamp for Hints to Butter-Makers. Address Butter Improvement Co. Buffalo, New York.
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Butter Improvement Co
Buffalo
No Y
Exodus Exiles and Race Tension Stir Local Debate
A reader letter mix covers Exodus and race politics in Floyd Township. It alleges white labor needs, fears of black migration, and political blame within the Republican party. A neighbor recounts a marriage elopement story touching on social ties and property fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puydi
Ulan
Stavy
Repubican
Republican Party
Eoh Wilkinson
Jack
Wilkinson Sa
Longevity of Animals Across Species and Records
A compilation of animal lifespans from various species and notable records. Elephants reportedly up to 400 years, a named Pompey elephant lived to 70, swans to 300, a swan skeleton aged 200, ravens to 100, a tortoise 107, dolphins and porpoises about 30, camels to 100, lions long lived, and other species with ages ranging from years to centuries.
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Pompey
Alexander the Great
Porus
India
Ajax
Alexander
Jupiter
Cuvier
Vienna
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Interanna
Black
Ani Ow
John T. Craig
Howe & Vermilion’s
Vanget
Readquarters For
North Side
Wysong's
Capesia
Wysong
Ee Emenna
Greencastle Foundry
and— Machine Company
Alver
South Depot
Greencastle
Ind
Phoenix
R. L Higert
PESR
Agt Micade Cook
Jagle
Avery Key
West Side Public Equare
Tastle
Gago’e Mill
Boulth
Sta
T. Lewman
Southard
Jay Theodore Tilten
Opera Hall
Belle Werneke
Vandalia Company
Limedale
Moke Geary
Guy Ord
A. J. Frank
Spencer
Kendricks County
Coatesville
Odianapolis
Jan
C. Waalburt
J. R. Greene
Afr
J.M Sadler
OC. R. Ellis
Sadler, Greene & Co
J. W. Beem
Mr. Beem
Dvar
Gus
Jesse Coltharp
Rev. Crews
Coatsville
Union Church
Rees & O'Neal
Huffman and Foster
Nannie Utterback
Kansas
George Foster
Thorugh
Putnam County
Squire Boon
Joe Furney
Zeke Ratcliff
Bill Zeke
JR. Lister
Martin Murphy
Peren Pirer
Ads Gees
Monroe
Nby
Terre Haute Commercial College
Ganvis and Ispeil
Gutasies
Dante Ponipaie
Philip Carney
Jersey City Heights
Nellie Smith
Mersele’s Grove
Mr. Carney
Miss Smith
Carney
Bari Machinery
Tibet
Attenton
Liepe
Lidiana and
Columbia Streets
Maleoln, Wanna & Black
Putnem
Washington Street
Leers
Jonfy
Mone Mulhol Hanna
East Washington St
Inn
Malholn
Hanna & Black
Nichols,shepard & CO
Creek Mich
Aloe
H.s Louse
Toll
Adorone Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek
Mich
Dobell & Cooper
E. Washington ST
J. T. Dobell
M. J. Cooper
Jensons
Lidiexh
Ted
Seabury & Johnson
Chemets
New York
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