Community notes and visits in Parke County
Local items list residents traveling between Greencastle Kentland and Terre Haute visiting relatives and friends. Mentions of sick lists include Ed Huffman and Mrs. Vermilion. Talks of a spring residence project, park court house bids, and a writing class led by Mr. Smith. Water supply described as currently sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Huffman
Washington Township
Isaiah Vermilion
Gee
Pierce
Terre Haute
Stone
Smith
Charley McCoy
Edgar Harris
Roachdale News Roundup Chronicles Local Happenings
Franklin Township items report Roachdale incorporation reforms and local business moves. Notable notes include timber heading activity, a Roachdale heading factory boom, and postmaster using a bridge as a stable. Community events mention a model school, a sick child, and deaths, with reflections on papers and local figures.
Stan readers urged to send neighborhood news for publication
Correspondents are not responsible for published opinions but offer space to share neighbors' thoughts. The Stan invites newsy correspondence from various parts of the county and asks readers to send neighborhood news for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Stan
Talking match proposed and temperance notes
George Shieldmeyer suffers rheumatism while Will Murphy boasts he can talk a man blind in a minute and Andy Ash can talk an elephant cross eyed in half that time a free talking match is proposed Nip and Tuck moved offices from bean pole ranche to Exchange avenue social gathering at Patrick Ash home Mike Murphy sinks his well deeper Kate James Frazier heads to Mattoon Ills to learn a trade J M Owens healthy bass singer Chas Martin returns from Oakland noisy serenade proves no one hurt J Bachelder becomes temperance union president雨
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shieldmeyer
Will Murphy
Andy Ash
Nip & Tuck
Bean Pole Ranche
Exchange Avenue
James
Patrick Ash
Mike Murphy
Hannah Brien
Crawfordsville
Bayne
Kateed James Frazier
Mattoon
J. M. Owens
Sa_e
North End
Eeeees Chas. Martin
Oakland
Bachelder
The
Temperance Union
East Franklin Street
Tur Wrens Aletaney
Fire extinguisher sales spark concern for South End protection
The snippet notes a fire at Nat Hammond’s residence found last Tuesday but contained with no major damage. It warns of scarlet fever in the countryside and urges readiness, proposing that every home keep a large syringe as a remedy in case of health or fire emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Derrick
Indianapolis
Em Morrison
Nat Hammond
Pioneering resident Henry Hutchison dies in county obituary
Henry Hutchison born Garrard County Kentucky in 1817, along with his birthplace and family moved to the county fifty four years ago. He married Mary Ann Albaugh in 1842, had six children, joined the Manhatten Christian Church, and was known for moral leadership and charity. He died February 4 after a short illness and was buried February 6, with Elder O P Badger delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hutchison
Garrard County
Randolph Hutchison
Walker Butler
Hamtick Station
Phillip Hutchison
Sea of Life
Peyton
Mary Ann Albaugh
Miss Albaugh
Brother Hutchison
Christian Church
Manhattan
Blankenship
O. P. Badger
Thaw and local notices across Franklin area
Reports of thaw relief and a rash of local notices describe deaths, visits, resignations, and church activities. Benjamin Lancaster died near here on Tuesday from consumption. William Twigg died February 2 in Franklin township at age about 1 year. Community updates include visitors from Clay City Clinton and Terre Haute, school term dates, a teacher change at M E singing school, and upcoming religious meetings led by Elders Goodman Williams and Rev. W W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lancaster
Consump PO Dock Cote
Jesse Fuller
Clay City
B.F. Bruner
Terre Haute
Ike Joyner
Clinton
Ind
Andy Clark
Thomas Morlan
Greencastle
T. N. Stokes
M. E. Singing School
Webster
Carbon
Lena
James Richardson
James Brown
J.B. Cochran
Stark
M. E. Church
W. W. Brown
Peon
Christian Church
Goodman
Williams
Asbury Notes on Student Activities and Contests
Dr Curtiss lecture in Indianapolis praised by large audience. Asbury students discuss state oratorical contest contenders including Emison Jones Collins Scarritt Enderton Arnold Smith Vinney Julian Coffin. Cadet Corps aims for state militia parity. Mammoth Cave trip planned. February 22 events include athletic contests and tug of war with prizes. tickets issued a week before to students and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss
Indianapolis
Asbury
Emison
Jones
Collins
Scarritt
Enderton
Arnold
Smith
Vinney
Julian
Coffin
Messrs
Neff
Conrey
Mozart Club
City Brass Band
Bassett
Overstreet
Indiana
Varnahan
Crawfordsville
Bloomington
Mammoth Cave
Hamilton
Washington
Asbury Cadet Corps
Ya. m
A. J. Brattin
Srd
Dickens
Jerome Allen
Lieut. Hamilton
Deer Creek crossing tale of rough backyard mishap
The narrative recalls a rider tossed into Deer Creek when his horse stumbled and fled to his house. It notes a separate incident where George Hurst's shepherd dog lost an eye after being struck by an engine, with the owner reporting the dog improving since the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek
George Hurst
George
H. R
Drovers Journal Hog and Cattle Market Report
The Drover's Journal notes Hog receipts 16 000 head with 6 000 shipped and prime heavy demand pushing prices to 6 20 to 6 40 the highest since 1876. Cattle receipts 5 500 with exports 549 5 90 and stockers feeders strong. bulls 450. Sheep receipts 2 000 with a demoralized market drop to 4 00 to 4 40 for common and 4 90 to 5 50 for good to choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catcaco
the Drover's Journal
Sutherlin Estate Sale and Local Incidents
Elijah Sutherlin sold his share of his father’s estate to his brother Thomas. A Mr Hatchel bought soda at Morton and, after misplacing it, found it to be flour when he returned home. Clay B Carver, a No 4 Russell township teacher, recovered from scarlet fever and resumed work. Thomas Sutherlin was injured, Abe Curtis visited Connersville, and the Kroness? Township Institute meets at Center Schoolhouse on Feb 17 with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Sutherlin
Thomas
Hatchel
Morton
Clay B. Carver
Russell Township
Thomas Sutherlin
Abe Curtis
Connersville
Township Institute
Center Schoolhouse
Krussell Township
Wheat Disease and Cold Feelings Hit Putnameville Township
In Putnameville, wheat crops are looking bad amid widespread sickness in the township. A thaw is ongoing. James Henry Hancock Sutherlin reported a damp, cool sensation after a recent encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Hancock Sutherlin
Devoting His Property to Keeping Drunk Ended in Tragic Death
The Cedar Rapids Dispatch reports the death of Bohemian immigrant John Skala in Linn County Iowa under grim circumstances. After his wife’s death he sold his large farm and vowed to spend all proceeds on drink then kill himself. He sank into prolonged delirium tremens, consumed whisky daily, and finally died after a physician's prescribed remedy caused a fatal relapse. He lost only five dollars of his fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John Skala
Bohemia
Rapids Township
Linn County
Skala
Chinaman Shot Dead Near Yuaba Gulch
Nevada City Herald reports three Indians fired rifles from a hill near Bridgeport at two Chinamen sluicing near the Yuaba mouth. Ah Sue was shot in the back and died. another Celestial escaped uninjured. Suspicion initially fell on the three Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada City Herald
Bridgeport
Ah Sue
Three Hunters Face Murder Trial After Chinamen Shooting
Louis Rose Indian Frank and Dickie were tried before Judge Stotlar on San Juan for shooting Ce lestials. Dickie confessed the plan to fire at the Chinese men as deer substitutes. Darkie may be discharged, but Rose and Frank likely face the gallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dians
Frank
Dickie
San Juan
Stotler
Darkie
Caticura Remedies Claim Cure for Skin Diseases and Scrofula
Advertises Cuticura remedies including Cuticura Soap and Resolvent as universal cures for skin eruptions, scrofula, and hair loss with testimonials from Mrs. Whipple and others. Lists prices for products, mail order details, and a request to send for an illustrated treatise on the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipple
Decatur, Mich
W. Crest
Elizabeth Buckley
Littleton
N. H
Weeks & Potter
Washington Street
Boston
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Ull
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Startronery
Toret Avieles and
Vaney Goods
Jones’ Drug Store
J. W.cole
Chicago
Sey
Clay Darnall
Sey James Signor
Spencer
Pex George Kessel
Kentland
Par Messrs. Lewman & Conover
Parke County Court House
Franklin Township
Bradford
Wagner & Son
North Union
Roachdale
Squire Servies
Montgomery County
Dr. Stephens
Montgomery
Raccoon
Peter Bowers
Tar Starn
Tne Star
Putnam County
Jeff Brown
Roachsdale
Miss Patton
Thomas Claypool
Joe Skelton
Tom
John Blaydes
Grider
Far West
Fincastle
George Moore
Pincastle
Newton Nelson
Chrisman
Isis
Jackson Clodfelter
William Twigg
Wesley
Eliza Twigg
John Fresher
IL Bridges
James McGaughey
D. Carter
Jesse Blake
Johnson
Darlington
Alma Bridges
Stanley
Henry Crodian
Fraley
Henry Moss
TB. L. Bridges Rlm
Johnston
Jackson Township
Mr. Hyatt
Isaac Howard
I. L
North Greencastle
South Greencastle
W. M
Asbury Notes
Philo Society
J. W. Emison
Hathaway's
Penser
Putnameville
Uthcura
H. A. Raymond
F. W
R.R
Jackson
Mich
Frank A. Bean
Daxpacery
Thomas Lee
Frankfort Ave
Philadelphia
Sanford
Sastonn
Santonn
Roston
Tutt’s
Toit
Murray
Tutt
Poe
Scott
Fancy
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