Pension vouchers due June 7 and county fund notes
Pension agents urge quarterly vouchers dated June 7 sent to Fred Waetler in Indianapolis. The Superintendent of Public Instruction reports county fund allocations, Putnam County contributing more than drawn, with total enumeration 7,970 and funds paid $18,000.79 and allocated $11,824.24. Weather forecast for June cited, plus a discussion of animal transport reform and proposed income tax prospects in Congress.
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Knefler
Fred. Waetler
Indianapolis
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Putnam County
Public Schools Schedule Close With Exams and Exhibits
The city public schools close next week by ward with morning oral exams for parents and visitors and afternoon department exercises. High school oral exams occur Thursday morning June 5, followed by declamations from all three departments in the Third Ward building. Local attendance urged. G W Ler, Superintendent. A dug fish-bait find near Tunpury, Pa reveals Frederick Wilhelm body found in sand, preserved well. he and his son drowned at Danville last December.
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Third Ward
Intermediate
Grammar
Igh School
G. W. Ler
Tunpury
Frederick Wilhelm
Danville
Vast variety of oddities and crimes across the nation
The column bundles tales from Texas to Massachusetts, describing a Texas cattleman’s vast range, a Northfield graveyard visiting Spiritualist, Missouri voting penalties, tramp lore from Raleigh to New York, a Boston doctor on corporal punishment, marriage elopement mishaps, a Niagara Falls jumper, a fatal Kentucky feud note, and Delmonico culinary tips with a pension prompt about Gen Schenck.
Multiple Local Deaths and Accidents Reported Across Indiana
The report lists several deaths and incidents across Indiana towns. Mrs. Comptom’s wife died in Brazil, and Mrs. Layman died at Putnamville with burial caskets supplied by Undertaker Kregler. Bruce Goble died near Charles Town after being crushed by a runaway field roller. Irwin Roberts, a freight brakeman, killed between Pittsburg and Chicago line cars. A seven year old Mary Muller fatally injured by a vow. Steam fire engine Tippecanoe exploded in Lavayerve injuring engineer William Allen and fireman Jula Taylor. Peter Tash of Moreka died of paralysis after ice water exposure. Two brothers, Frank and Wallace Perley, shot at each other. Frank died, Wallace aged 18. Edmund Swen reported in Greensburg for the high school commencement dispute. Daniel Myers struck by lightning near Teagarden, Plymouth. George Hoover expelled from Dunkard church leading to mental distress.
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Ind
Irwin Roberts
Pittsburg
Port Wayne
Chicago
Mary Muller
Dr Fishblate
S.J. Thompson
New York
Lavayerve
Tippecanoe
South Sixth Street
William Allen
Jula Taylor
Allen
Taylor
Geiger
Siisby
Peter Tash
Moreka
Spencer County
Frank
Wallace Perley
Ladoga
Wallace
Insane Pole Attempts Shootings At Shelbyville Minister
In Shelbyville Indiana Robert Jeniowski struck with a revolver at minister George L Curtiss of the M E Church after visiting with books. Curtiss wrestled the pistol away until arrest, later judged insane and to be sent to Indianapolis asylum. Jeniowski, a 6 foot druggist and baker, had previously killed a man and was acquitted by insanity.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Robert Jeniowski
George L. Curtiss
M.E. Church
Curtiss
Mr. Curtiss
Benjowski
Indianapolis
Ile
Demand for a new faculty at Indiana Asbury University
Indications surface of demand for an entire new faculty at Indiana Asbury University. Prof. Rogers has resigned, student numbers are down this term, and patrons express dissatisfaction with current management. The institution's future is viewed as vital to Methodism and Indiana, with calls for a lively faculty leadership.
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Asbury University
Indiana Asbury University
Rogers
Martin
Indiana
Church
State University
Indianapolis Sentinel
Rain aids planting as community records progress
A heavy beneficial rain falls as corn is planted further in the area. Mrs. James Quinn dies, pastor Greg Thompson delivers Samuel Darnall’s funeral at the Christian Church. A basket meeting is planned at the Christian Union Church next Sunday. Visitors from Fillmore call on H. H. Enis. Mrs. Varnall recovers slowly from injuries. Jim Thornton moves his barn. Sallie Thornton has chills. Charley Darnall visits his mother. W. Bridges and family visit from Greencastle. James Bridges ships a carload of hogs to Indianapolis. LT.
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James Quinn
Greg. Thompson
Samuel Darnall
Christian Church
Christian Union Church
H. H. Enis
Fillmore
Leachman
Newnam
Varnall
Jimfe Thornton
Sallie Thornton
Charley Darnall
W. Bridges
Greencastle
James Bridges
Indianapolis
Asbury College Social Highlights University Events
Prof McNutt lectured in Br Tingley’s absence while Dr Andrus, ex president, will lecture next Sunday. Freshmen quit college. cadets travel to Terre Haute for Decoration Day. Sophomores plan a Monday declamation contest and social at Ragan home. Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts a May 23 reunion with toasts to Asbury faculty and fraternities.
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McNutt
Br. Tingley
Ridpath
New Albany
J.W. Jones
Evansville
Terre Haute
Truett
Nellie
E.R. Small
R. S. Ragan
Andrus
Kappa Kappa Gatoma Fraternity
Ely D. Anderson
State
Butler
Asbury
Cross
Wheadon
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Orson Brooke
Kapp Kappa Gamma
Court proceedings recap shows numerous civil actions and judgments
Since the last report Adams Express Co. v Black was dismissed with costs split. Adair v Connett awarded $500 for plaintiff. Sinclair v Albin foreclosure for $1,546.99. Jewet new trial granted and guilty on A B with $150 fine. Etna Life foreclosure for $2,387. Life Insurance foreclosure $804.70. Thomson estate note judgment $267.35. Mace v MatkinsSellers default $101. Wm. Newman v Ruark default $1,404.12. Black v Snoddy venue change and $300. Butler Univ v Hazelett verdict $138.90. Allison v Sellers dismissed. Judge Turman ends term with Knight leaving. Turman to finish term and report grand jury.
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Adams Express Co
George W
Robert M. Black
Samuel Adair
Benjamin Connett
Richard Sinclair
Thornton P. Albin
Thornton T
George H. Black
George W. Snoddy
Hendricks GC. C
Butler University
Richard Hazelett
Charles Allison
Joseph B. Sellers
Turman
George A. Knight
Obituary for Mrs. Sarah J. Kurtz of Putnam County Indiana
Mrs. Sarah J. Kurtz, aged 31 years 6 months 18 days, died May 19 at her husband C. S. Kurtz’s residence near Groveland Indiana. Born October 1 near Georgetown Illinois, she married May 23 1866 and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Groveland February 1867. She leaves a husband and four children. Funeral sermon by Rev. Vandyne May 20 at the C P Church with a large gathering.
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C. S. Kurtz
Groveland
Putnam County
Ind
Sarah J. Kurtz
Kurtz
Georgetown
Illinois
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Vandyne
C.P
Prairie Prosperity and Western Growth Echo in McPuearson
In McPuearson Kansas on May 8 1679 readers hear of general health and strong corn crops. P W Wright from Putnam Indiana touts a top corn yield while wheat and potatoes look solid. Farmers rue low wheat prices yet praise packed emigration to greener prairies and urge readers to go west with Greely’s counsel to grow with the country.
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Puearson
Kan
P. W. Wright
Putnam County
Indiana
Nubbin Ridge
Greely
J. D. Poutson
Sermons and Socials Mark Danville Week
Dr. Taylor visited Danville last week for a quarterly meeting at New Bethel where Elder Colvin preached. A basket meeting is set for Poplar Ridge next Sunday and a Sunday School planned at No. 1 Sunday after next. As a note, a minor incident occurred at a Putnam County blacksmith shop. Gooseberries face worm damage while other fruit looks hopeful. A drug ad promotes Bulls Baby Syrup for peace in families. Rear fire company alarm in Kansas City caused Mr Jameston to jump from a second story window ending in hospital care.
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Taylor
Danville
New Bethel
lLlder Colvin
Poplar Ridge
Putnam
Kansas City
Mr. Jameston
Limedale Sunday School elects officers and sets meeting time
Limedale reports a Sunday School organized at the schoolhouse with Wm. Torr as Supt and Thos. Talbott as Asst. Supt. Others include Ran som Walls Secy Lena Bodemer Asst. Secy John Lee Treas Lewis Steeg Librarian Jesse Lee Asst. Librarian. Classes start next Sunday at 3:30 PM and demand for teachers is noted.
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Wm. Torr
Thos. Talbott
Ransom Walls
Lena Bodemer
John Lee
Lewis Steeg
Jesse Lee
John Michael
Glidewell
Chas
Ford
Llinois
John Unison
Everett
Market report from Cutcaco livestock markets
Drovers' Journal notes hog receipts of 26 000 head with 4 300 shipments. Prices mostly steady to 5c lower for packing hogs around 3 30 to 3 50, light bacon 3 45 to 3 65, heavy hogs 3 60 to 3 65, market weak with not all sold. Cattle receipts 6 000 head, shipments 2 760. export grades slow and lower at 5 5 30, shipping cattle firm, butchers’ cows 2 25 to 3 90, extra exports 4 4 50, bulls 2 25 to 2 70, feeders and stockers nominal. Sheep receipts 1 100 head, shipments 500. shora firm at 3 55 to 3 50.
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Cutcaco
Real Estate Transfers In Warren Jackson and Cloverdale Townships
A string of transfers records property deeds in multiple townships. W. A. Conley sells to Archibald Cooper for 800 dollars. George Welker sells to Mary Allee for 80 and to Julia A. Clayton for 50. Wm. M. Young transfers 40 acres to Margaret Young for 1520, 45 acres to James T. Hanna for 1800, and 45 acres to Jesse B. Fosher for 2205 in Franklin township. Alfred Pratt sells to Lewis W. George for 2000 in Jackson. Bb. W. Lewis sells to F. M. Stites 40 acres in Madison for 400. Nelson Tally sells 60 acres to Samuel and Christopher Webb in Clinton for 1550. W. G. Neff, Commissioner, sells 40 acres to Robert Fitzgerald in Franklin for 1600. Samuel Rule sells 10 acres in Cloverdale to W. F. Kerr for 150. William Broadstreet sells 40 acres in Cloverdale to William J. Broad Street for 1200. John D. Reed, Commissioner, sells land in Greencastle to Thomas Murphy for 900. Sheriff P. C. sells 20 acres in Warren to John Mahoney for 511.34. Henry George, Trustee, sells 40 acres in Jackson to Nancy Crosby for 1000. Charlotte C. Rogers sells lots 175 and 178 in O. P. to Mary Rogers in a deed of gift.
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W.A. Conley
Archibald Cooper
Warren Tp
George Welker
Mary Allee
Jackson Tp
George W. Welker
Julia A. Clayton
Depot Eni
Wm. M. Young
Margaret Young
Franklin Tp
James T. Hanna
Jesse B. Fosher
Alfred Pratt
Lewis W. George
Bb. W. Lewis
F. M. Stites
Madison Tp
Nelson Tally
Samuel
Christopher Webb
Clinton Tp
W. G. Neff
Robert Fitzgerald
Franklin
Samuel Rule
W. F. Kerr
Cloverdale
Wm. Broadstreet
Wm.j. Broadstreet
John D. Reed
Thomas Murphy
Greencastle
Sheriff P. C
John Mahoney
Warren
Henry George
Nancy Crosby
Jackson
Charlotte C. Rogers
Mary of. Rogers
Seivers' Liven Pills Promoted in Local Notice
Health aid touts Seivers Liven Pills as a remedy to tone the stomach ease costiveness relieve constipation and improve liver function. Claims vigor and overall vitality with a 25 cent price from R E Sellers & Co Pittsburgh PA.
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R.E. Sellers & CO
Pittsburgh
Grave Robber Captured and Blood Searcher Praised
A sensational account claims a grave robber was caught in Cleveland area accusations. The ad touts Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher as a cure for scrofula consumption rheumatism and various ailments with testimonials from Ohio customers. It urges readers to buy from R K Sellers & Co Pittsburg.
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Lixpsry
Hampnen
Ohio
Cleveland
Gink
Lindey
J.F. Brooks
Painesville
Lindsey
Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Medicine Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a blood tonic and healer for throat chest and lung troubles. It claims repeated cures of severe ailments and offers trial bottles for 25 cents and larger sizes up to six bottles for five dollars, sold by druggists in Philadelphia.
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Pierces Golden
Swayne
Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed By Allen’s Drug Store
Claim asserts immediate relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and consumption with hundreds of cures. Offers trial bottle for ten cents and regular bottle for one dollar from Allen’s Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Allens Drug Store
Cure-all for youth ills offered by missionary in South America
An advertisement promises a free recipe to cure nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood discovered by a South American missionary. It invites readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev Joseph T Inman in New York City.
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South America
Joseph T. Inman
New York City
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