Women lead Greensburg Board of Health two local women
Two Greensburg women joined the city’s Board of Health, marking a historic first. The column weaves in social satire about marriage markets in Jasonville, Nordica’s American festival house plan, Mrs. Sarber’s cotton seed trust stand, and various anecdotes about women’s wit and marriage, ending with a tale of a woman who crossed the ocean for love and faced a heartbreaking mismatch.
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Greencastle
Board of Health
Jasonville
Greensburg
Hudson
America
Richard Wagner
Bayreuth
Weare
Frank Sarber
Cotton Seed Trust
Richmond
Fishing Trip Ends Without Catch Report
Rush Mendenhall quotes Dick Edmeades as having gone fishing Thursday afternoon without information on any catch. Mrs. Charles Wood plans to visit her relatives Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Graham this day.
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Dick Edmeades
Rush Mendenhall
Charles Wood
A. N. Graham
Quarantine Ordered in Union Township Over Diphtheria Risk
Public safety is endangered by the ritual of those exposed to diphtheria in Union Township near Manila. Authorities urge immediate reform to prevent the spread of the scourge. compliance with quarantine is required.
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Union Township
Manilla
Fragments of Humorous Observations and Local Quips
A collection of quick wits and local reflections. The piece notes that a bashful groom may skip a wedding, appeals court rulings on divorce, health rules, and a remark about women and motherhood. It includes a joke about a spine definition and a tongue-in-cheek dispatch about Ohio immigration and corn liquor.
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Ohio
South
Tree Fire in Rushville from Live Wire Sparks Blaze
A tree on a Rushville street caught fire after contact with a live electric wire. Flames rose several feet high before the fire department arrived and cut off the burning branches.
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Rushville
The Burning Question Off Greensburg Fishermen Cause Strife
Six fishermen from Greensburg disrupt life along Lost Bridge creek as locals question when their share will be brought home. The Westport Courier Independent notes tensions rise as friends seek resolution.
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Westport Courier Independent
Greenesburg
Lost Bridge
Accidents Will Happen In Rushville Town
Mrs May Gates secured flower seeds from the Agricultural department and was backed by James E Watson. Instead of prize blossoms a thrifty crop of yellow mustard grew. Mrs Edkins and Miss Mamie were forced to return home due to Miss Mamie’s ill health.
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May Gates
Rushville
Agricultural Department
James E. Watson
Dear S- Love Letter Note Found on Sidewalk
A dated sidewalk note shows a playful confession of not laughing at someone in a post office due to a facial bile. The message ends with affection and a postscript urging a burn of the letter, signed Your Bill. The scavenged item also includes a social proverb about eagle parenting and youth independence.
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P.S
Sayings on Judging People by Actions and Origins
A narrative fragment lists cautionary maxims about judging others by appearances, clothing, family, and character. It emphasizes the idea that outward signs do not reveal true virtue or fate. The text suggests contemplation before forming opinions about individuals.
Honest effort and deeds outlast grand houses
A reflection on ambition and virtue argues many fail by lack of honesty. It warns not to judge by status as humble acts outshine ostentatious dwellings. The dying ask not for wealth but for the good deeds sent ahead.
Centerville Marshal Resigns Then Reassumes Post
James Car, marshal of Centerville near Richmond, resigns the office but cannot find a successor and is compelled to resume duties. The position pays $380 a month plus perquisites.
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James Carroll
Marshall
Centerville
Richmond
Hotel DeArmond incident ends with arrest and fine
John Fitzgerald once employed by landlord Hitt hired a horse from Charlies Sturgis at Mose House Livery. After stopping at two saloons he allowed the horse to bolt into a train, causing damage and leading to Fitzgerald being found at a house of prostitution. He faced Mayor Thompson on drunkenness and visiting a house of prostitution, the latter charge dropped. He was fined $500 and costs but officers remitted costs due to lack of funds.
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John Fitzgerald
Hitt
DeArmond
Charlies Sturgis
Mose House
Fitzgerald
Big Four
Moss House
Sturgis
Marshal Dickey
Fitzgeral
Thompson
Costa
Mayor cites cost of punishment in street incident
Mayor Thompson says jailing the man would burden taxpayers with feeding him during fines and costs. The city handling of the case avoids pressing charges on prostitution links, leaving Charles Sturgis as the only party costing money for a damaged buggy and a ruined horse after a woman’s driving incident.
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Thompson
P’en
Charles Sturgis
Trial of Ben Benefiel in incest case ends without verdict
Ben Benefiel faced incest charges involving his step daughter aged seventeen. The trial concluded Thursday with no verdict returned, and the statute prescribes two to five years in state prison if found guilty.
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Ben Benefiel
Time To Reform The Cost Of Living
The piece argues that rising living costs hurt fixed incomes and blames tariff protected trusts for high prices. It calls for tariff reduction and competition, criticizing the Republican party for accepting funds from protected monopolists and urging accountability.
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Republican Party
Local Social Notes Highlight Miss Leona Puttmann Guest
Miss Leona Puttmann of New Point will attend tonight’s party hosted by Miss Fastla Ben. The piece notes Crooks in her path as oddly acceptable, mentions Wm. Doggett of Clarksburg visiting Thursday, Rev Liston and wife of Burney visiting Wednesday, and Cliff Doxnell on Lincoln Street is a fast victim of the mumps.
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Leona Puttmann
Newpoint
Miss Fastlaben
Wm. Doggett
Clarksburg
Rev. Liston and Wife
Burney
Cliff Doxnell
Lincoln Street
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Nordica
American Institute of Music
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