Hanover College Through Generations of Alumni and Charity
The Hanover College catalog notes its 1827 opening by Rev. John F. Crowe and 1833 charter. It mentions a $20,000 gift for the Mary Eward Hamilton chair by Sally Donnell, and R. P. Hamilton�s 1905 director election. It tallies about 4,000 total graduates and 103 enrolled last year, with a leadership change to Rev. William A. Mé His as president after D. W. Fisher's 29 years.
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Hanover College
John F. Crowe
Synod of Indiana
Sally Donnell
Mary Eward Hamilton
Hanover
R. P. Hamilton
Hares Brown Ogden
Forest Hill
William A. Mé
D. W. Fisher
Offal Sterilization Rule For Slaughter Hogs
State Board of Health issues rule prohibiting feeding raw offal to hogs in small towns. Offal may be fed only after sterilization by boiling or heating to boiling temperature. Scientific studies link infected flesh to tuberculosis spread among animals.
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State Board of Health
Kissimmee Ordinance Bans Airship Misuse In Sky
A Kissimmee Florida ordinance regulates airship traffic within town limits extending twenty miles upward. It empowers the marshal to pursue offenders with an aeroplane and imposes a license tax on all aerial machines. Infractions carry a penalty of ninety days or $500.
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Florida City
Kissimmee City
Ringling Bros Circus to Exhibit in Shelbyville
N J Petit of Chicago general contracting agent for Ringling Bros arranged two Shelbyville shows for August 13. The bill car and advance agents will arrive soon as Petit surveyed the city for factories laborers and population. The circus, claimed to be the largest in the world, also owns Barnum and Bailey.
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N. J. Petit
Chicago
Ringling Bros. Circus
Shelbyville
New Cincinnati Daily to Launch Morning Mail
A Cincinnati firm announces a new one cent morning newspaper to begin this month with a capital of 250000 dollars. The publication will be named the Morning Mail.
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Cincinnati
Morning Mail
It Reached the Spot Says Omega Store Owner
Mr E Humphrey of Omega Ohio owner of a large general store and president of Adams County and Home Telephone Co says Dr King s New Discovery saved his life. He testifies it reached the cough spot and healed throat lungs and chest. Sold at F M Henry Co drug store 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.
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E. Humphrey
Omega
Ohio
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Dr. Winp
F. M. Henry & Co
All kinds of gents pocket books at Batterton's drug store
An item listing notes pocket books purses and billbooks available at Batterton's drug store. The brief advertises a range of gentleman's accessories and small leather goods for sale at the local shop.
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Batterton’s Drug Store
Churches Entitled to Support
An editorial argues communities benefit from churches through teaching and moral influence. It notes church support comes mainly from congregations, with businesspeople typically contributing, and claims churches elevate government, virtue, and community well being.
Henry Receivership and Renewal of Receiver Certificates
Charles IL Henry, receiver of the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Co, got court permission to issue renewal certificates totaling 900,000 secured by a first lien on company property. Appointed after a stockholder suit by William M Frazee, Henry issued 400,000 certificates to fund extensions from Shelbyville to Greensburg and Rushville to Gennersville. Maturities moved from 1907 to 1908 and now 1909, with related court actions renewed by Judge Carter. An upcoming Eastern roads rate schedule affecting shipments to Brunswick and Darien, Georgia and the Southeast is noted.
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Charles IL. Henry
Indianapoliis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Gudge Carter
Superior Court
Mr. Henry
William M Frazee
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Rushville
Gennersville
Blatchley Leads Indiana Stream Navigation Expedition
State Geologist W S Blatchley of Indianapolis with four assistants sails from Big Blue river at Shelbyville in a boat fitted for living and cooking. The party plans to navigate Blue driftwood Whit and White rivers toward the Wabash and then the Ohio, a ten day to two week journey to assess navigable streams.
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W.S. Blatchley
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Indiana
Ohio
Blue River
Whit River
Columbus
White River
Oh © River
Jennings County Fair Promises Big 1908 Event
The North Vernon fair returns as the biggest and best in previous years with top country horses, liberal purses, and strong free attractions. Round’s Celebrated Ladies Band and Orchestra will headline entertainment, while railroads arrange easy access for all patrons.
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North Vernon
Round
Price of Peace Ad Promotes Chamberlain's Salve
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's salve as relief for skin diseases with itching and smarting. The 25 cent price is shown, noting Batterton's drug store as the seller. The copy closes with a proverb about postponed tasks and debt.
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Chamberlain
Batterton’s
Save the Boys Remonstrance Appeal to Greensburg Voters
A plea from A. D Galpraitn to Greensburg residents urges signing the remonstrance against saloon licenses. The letter argues that voting for licenses supports a curse and endangers children, urging citizens to use the remonstrance now to bar saloons and protect souls.
Judge rules on Bert Johns liquor case in Frankfort
Special Judge William Moore finds that tonica, a drink made by the Indianapolis Brewing Company and sold by Bert Johns of Colfax without a license, is a malt beverage. Johns is fined 50 with costs in the state case, a ruling noted as of general interest to temperance towns and breweries.
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Frankfort
Ind
William ®. Moore
Paul
Bert Johns
Colfax
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Indiana
Moore
Derby Day at Shelbyville Opens Derby Week
The Shelby County Fair Association designates Saturday as derby day with only running races. Sept 5 features an open to all mile purse of 200, a one mile and repeat race for 100, and a male race for 50. Sept 1 offers two Shelby county road races for horses with no prior record, each with an 80 purse.
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Shelby County Fair Association
Shelby County
Westport Notes on Local Visits and Travelers
Westport reporters list visits and travels of residents and relatives. Ed Brown and wife of Greensburg, Roy Valentine and wife, and Mrs. Frank Manuel and others returned from visits to Greensburg, Mooresville, Indianapolis, Rushville, and North Vernon. Several families moved or traveled to join relatives, with several residents visiting siblings and parents in nearby towns.
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Ed Brown
Greensburg
Dean Richardson
Cincinnati
George Nicholson
Hamilton
Ohio
Joe Talkington
Indianapolis
Frank Manuel
Tom
Moores Lil
Freetown
Louisa Burns
Waldron
Dr P. Burroughs
Martha Barnes
George Magee
Retherford
Charles Shafer
Gillan Clark
S. H. Hollenslee
Mayme Baker
Grace Ross
Mr. Gaverson
Ed Shaw
Town
Frank Brannon
Rushville
Levi Burns
Everett Deupree
Clarence and
William Deupree
Clarence Baker
North Vernon
T. M. Deupree
Mrs James Stagg and daughter visit relatives in Missouri
Mrs James Stagg and her daughter Stella departed yesterday for Grant City Missouri for a month long visit with relatives.
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James Stagg
Stella
Grant City
Missouri
Preventive fly repellent for horses and livestock
A historical remedy recommends two thirds linseed oil and one third crude carbolic acid applied to the hair tips, especially near the horns, to deter flies for a week. It also notes linseed oil preserves hair and carbolic acid. An alternative uses walnut leaves or pennyroyal soaked in cold water, boiled, cooled, and applied with a sponge to irritated areas before the horse leaves the stable.
Bride Marries Her Husband's Step Son in Wisconsin
The marriage of Josephine Miller Bartley of Willow Gill Illinois to her stepson Arthur Bartley son of Rev Bartley a Baptist minister who once lived in St Paul and later divorced his first wife occurred in Pontiac Michigan on July 4 They will reside near Athelstone Wisconsin The bride who taught in St Paul and Waldron has many local acquaintances and the couple's union surprised many friends.
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St. Paul
Josephine Miller Bartley
Willow Gill
Illinois
Bartley
William P. Miller
Tolllinois
Arthur
Waldron
Wisconsin
Tony Schaf
Pontiac
Michigan
Athelstone
Chamberlen’s Colic Cholera Remedy Promises Big Savings
R N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls two diarrhoea episodes, one in 1902 and another in 1908, where Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave prompt relief. He asserts using it in 1902 would have saved a $100 doctor’s bill. sold at Satterton’s Drug Store.
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R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
Chamberlain
Satterton’s Drug Store
Rail Schedule Fragments Point to Greensburg Service
Fragmentary timetable notes indicate trains Nos 2 and 4 and another service run to Greensburg with limited departures. The text mentions accommodations, arrival and departure times, and a Sunday exception, but details are incomplete.
Shelbyville Express Stops Limited to Greensburg Route
Schedule fragment shows times from early morning to night with limited service. Indicates Greensburg express stops only at Shelbyville, suggesting a constrained timetable and service area.
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Shelbyville
Greensburg
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Simion Airships
New Cincinnati Daily
Henry
Jennings County
Dounkards Hell
A. D Galpraitu
TD. V. S
Westport
R. W. Shafer
Mooresville
Richard Gallimore
Roy Valentine
Moores Gill
Manley McConnell
Miss Evatisk
Mis “Tta Boicourt
Chamberlen
Att Anneee
Mailand
Maitland Express
Sam Yo
St. Louis Express
Chicago Mail
Knickerbocker
Cing West
St. Louis
ARIVE
Cc. W.& M. Branch
Biwsses Ksaenec Te Coreo
Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction CO
Union Trust Company
Greensburg, Indiana
Walter W. Bonner
J. H. Christian
W. H. Robbins
Chas. Zoller, Sr
James M. Woodfill
James B. Lathrop
Frank Robbins
Isaac Sefton
Barrington Boyd
St.John & Guthrie
Studebaker
New England
Corbett & Rohe
Au Holash Fe
Endianapolis Y Business Universit Ecsomivasinse Welte
E. J. Heeb
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