Indiana Court Limits County Tax Collectors Fees
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that Tippecanoe County treasurers may collect 5 percent on delinquent tax receipts, while the county commissioners allowed only 1 percent. The decision settles a key issue for county treasurers. The column also surveys Arkansas land donation laws offering 100 acres to any U.S. citizen, and notes Indiana measures affecting warrants and grand juries, crop prospects in Putnam County, and forthcoming weather patterns.
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Indiana Supreme Court
Tippecanoe County
Arkansas
United States
Indiana
Switzerland County
State Prison South
Origins of June and its calendar shifts through history
The passage traces June’s etymology from Juno and various origins such as junisores and Junius Brutus. It notes Romulus and Numa shaping the Roman calendar, Julius Caesar lengthening June to thirty days, and Charlemagne’s and Anglo Saxon names for the month, while joking that Julius Caesar would deserve gratitude if June lasted ninety days.
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The
New York Times
Junius
Juno
Omer
Junisores
Romulus
May
Junius Brutus
Numa
Julius Cesar
Julius Cwsar
Heat and wrecks mark Indiana June news roundups
Multiple incidents across Indiana report sudden deaths from heat in harvest fields at Wixcennys and Monticelo, وفاة of a child from poisonous berries near Seymour, a Vandalia freight wreck near Harmony, and a hog attack injuring a Knightstown child. Other items include bank closures in First National Bank at Monticelo and Williams in Lafayette, plus local court and crime notes and community updates.
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Wixcennys
Ind
James Hallett
A Purcell
Harvest notes and local notices from a small town
Wheat harvests planned for this week while corn lags and blackberries fail this year. Obituary notices Mrs. Jones dies and is buried at Vin cant graveyard. sympathy offered. Visitors include Mrs. Barns of Illinois and Mrs. Combs. Lectures by Bro Burros on race origins draw praise. Local railroad work and a growing popularity of The Star noted amid community commentary.
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Jones
Jake Jones
Here
Barns
Illinois
Combs
Binkley
Charley Catbirth
Bro
Burros
Christian Church
Peach
Furney
Lickory
Wilson Kansas Epistle Promotes Westward Settlement
Epistle from M Allen Brown describes Wilson Kansas on the K P R R 240 miles from Kansas City in Smoky Hill Valley with population around 500. He notes good crops with wheat half harvested, recent rain, health benefits, and inducements to invest 1000 to 3000 dollars. He offers subscription to Star and invites readers to move west for land and commerce.
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Far West
Wilson
Kansas City
Smokey Hill Valley
Greencastle
M. Allen Brown
Truth Triumphs As Favorite Prescription Proves Cure
An 1890s style item notes Dr. Pierce of Buffalo claims his Favorite Prescription cures women’s ailments and strengthens belief as thousands report relief after use. It states physicians now prescribe it and it is sold with a guarantee by druggists. A separate note mentions a bulldog in Meriden, Conn., cost $200 in a mirror fight incident.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Merideo, Conn
Hagston & Thorpe
Ledger Building
Philadelphia
A. R. Brattin
Greencastle
Ind
Wheat harvests promise good crop in the region
Weather remains warm as farmers in the area report harvesting wheat underway this week with prospects for a large yield. Local social events include ice cream socials at Odd Fellows Hall and J L Boltons, and closing exercises planned for Centre School House. Officials note improvements on residences and the town maintains a growing moral tone under local church leadership.
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Dekine
Brooklyn
N. Y
Methodist Church
Adams
North Carolina
E. R. Adams
Old Settlers
Green Valley Farm
Odd Fellows Hall
New Maysville
Owsley
J. L. Bolton
James Turner
John Lydick
Centre School House
Sallie Welch
Fisher
Georgetown
Miss Blatchley
Connecticut
Mr. Hall
Mary Ader
Saunders
Jessup
Plainfield
Pecksburg
Jennings
Burroughs
L. D. Reel
Steve Taylor
Matt Mullinix
Ester Picket
G. A. Throop
Geo. M. Foster
Huffman & Vansant
John B. Wilson
Ezekial Wright
Williams
Reelsville Union Church
Tragic Niagara Falls death of Mrs Rowland during world voyage
Mr and Mrs Rowland of Liège Belgium fell at Niagara Falls while visiting Luna Island on a pleasure trip around the world. Mrs Rowland, about 35, disappeared in the seething rapids after a drink request, leaving her husband distraught. The couple, married two years, had traveled from Paris France via Suez Canal India and China to San Francisco and Chicago before reaching the Falls to depart for France.
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Esther Jefferson
St. Louis
Esther
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Jeffersons
Lysander D. Palmer
The
Baptist Church
Jackson
Mich
Ife
Dreamland
Franxkroft
Johnson’s Mills
Henry County
Faulkner
Sam Faulkner
Henry Russell
Russell
New Amany
Ind
Frank Hoberts
C. P. Huntington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Louisville, New
New Castle
John Sanders
James Sanders
Court House
Burrano
N. Y
Niagara Falls
A. Rowland
Rowland
Falls
Falls Hotel
Rue Maznan
Paris
France
J. B. Romain
Main
Falla Streets
New York
Goat Island Bridge
Luna Island
Mrs. Rowland
Mr. Rowland
Romain
Boulevard de Arroy
Liege
Belgium
Suez Canal
India
China
Japan
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Chicago
the Falls
Groveland Harvest and Local Sermon Notes
Groveland reports a large bundle of Stans arriving Saturdays, attracting regular readers and borrowers. Prospect for corn is excellent and wheat harvest is active. Rev. T S Dekins preached two table sermons at the Methodist Church last Sabbath to good congregations. He preaches next Sabbath at 10:00 am.
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Putnam County
Tur
Elder Thompson
Crawfordsville
Rev. Smith
New Maysville
Fyffe
W. W. Davis
Brazil
Thornton
Elder Brazelton
Dave Preston
Greencastle
Dave
Lon McKee
Tuscola
Jusure
Miss McKee
Clinton
Russ Allen, Jr
B. C. Grimstead
W. McFaden
Clay Darnall
Edwin Lane
Wilson
Groveland
Jesse McGoy
Cloverdale
Peter Gibbs
Christian Church
Will Rice
Mead
Addison Scott
Holton
Kansas
T.S. Dekins
Methodist Church
Dr Swayne's Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
Local notice promotes Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a cure for cold cough throat and lung troubles. Claims life restoration for various ages and lists trial 25 cents large bottle 1 or six for 5 prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia sold by druggists.
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Swayne
Barbar
Dr. Swayne & Son
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
North Sixth Street
Dr Kings New Discovery Claims Fast Lung Relief
Advertises Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for asthma bronchitis hay fever consumption and severe coughs with hundreds of cured cases. Promises immediate relief and offers a trial bottle for ten cents at Allens Drug Store and a regular bottle for one dollar.
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Dr. King
Allens Drug Store
Priceless Jewel Setures Liver Pins Ad
An advertisement promotes Setures Liver Pins as a health aid to tone the stomach relieve costiveness and constipation stimulate liver action aid digestion and improve overall vigor. Price 25 cents. Kellers & Co proprietors Pittsburgh Pa.
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K.E. Sellers & CO
Proprietors
Pittsburgh
Grave Robber Captured in Scarecrow of Ills Era
A sensational claim alleges a grave robber named the Tispacy used a blood cleansing device, Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher, to purportedly revive many afflicted by scrofula and other diseases. Testimonials from Ohio residents praise the remedy, with notices of sales and a panicked warning about counterfeit wrappers.
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Lindsey
G.H. Hubbard
Hampnen
Ohio
Cleveland
Mysterious Remedy Ad Promises Free Cure
An 19th century classified style notice offers a free remedy for nervous weakness and early decay. It claims discovery by a South American missionary and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Jose T. Inman in New York City. It also references Pophams Asthma Specific.
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Acard
South America
Jose T. Inman
New York City
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Indiana News
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First National Bank
This Place
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Samuel Burton
Knightstown
Lafayette
John S. Williams
Watroy
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Polk
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Guardian
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Elvira Wirch
Evansville
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West Lenanoy
Felix Greene
Thomas Station
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Falling Run Creek
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Wm. Pogue
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John Lillie
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Supreme Court
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Albert Evans
Jonathan Cooper
Bunch
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Evans
Dan Crowe
Edward Cooper
Mayor Havens
Bainbridge
Lena
Reelsville
Washington St
Frank A. Hays
J. D. Bence
Allan
London
Barnett
Buckien
Arnica
Alens Drug Store
London Hair Color Restorer
U.S
Philadelia Ly12
C. W. Landes & CO
Popham
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