County Ledger Keeps Track Of Local Disbursements
Commissioners Court records show numerous payments to individuals and firms across Saltcreek and Washington townships including Edgar Mendenhall, J L Biddinger, Marsh Thomas, F E Ryan, G W Lanham, Emma Seniour, M C Jenkins, J M Woodfills Sons, and others. Entries list amounts for services, expenses, insanity case, burial union soldiers, and public farm costs, with various small and large sums totaling numerous disbursements.
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Edgar Mendenhall
Jesse Styers
Orlando Lee
J. L. Biddinger
Marsh Thomas
Ryan
G. W. Lanham
Emma Seniour
Jenkins
M. C. Jenkins
M. C. Cracken & House
Thomas Ketchum Insanity
J.M. Woodfills Sons
A. FP. Mobank
C. B. Grover
Maud Arbuckle
Right to Protection in Tariff Debate
A Rochester Democrat-Chronicle view reprints a Boston Herald tariff column arguing that protection benefits citizens and may be a right to voters. It notes protectionists act from national profit motive, while free traders favor their policy, with no ethical imperatives, only policy conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Herald
United States
Rochester Democrat-Chronicle
Theatrical Manager Recalls John Kernell’s Impulsive Acts
Charley Davis, veteran theatrical manager, recounts a tale from his career with the late John Kernell the Irish comedian. Kernell, though lovable, often acted as his own worst enemy by rushing into action when his services were required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Davis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
John Kernell
Wernell
Comedy Company Fumbles As Kernell Grandstand Falls Short
In an eastern city manager Davis spots Kernell's understudy and learns the lead actor has vanished with the star to paint the town red. Davis quips that future understudies may need their own understudies, underscoring the misadventure and chaotic rehearsal scene.
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Davis
Kernell
John
Kernel
Green recruit outruns train on Sunday in rail cut tale
Lute Morse recounts a green recruit from the old sod walking with his brother through a railroad cut on a Sunday. A train whistled, the Irishman climbed the bank while his brother ran and was struck by the cowcatcher, crying he was killed. The wounded man jokes that if he could not outrun the train on level ground how could he outrun it uphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lute Morse
Green
Moike
Nebraska State Journal
Cleveland’s witty hail to the chief at a gale
During his second term President Cleveland spoke at a town function. Arriving at the depot, a gale, sleet and large hailstones battered the scene while a brass band played. The president quipped that the music was the most realistic, and asked what they were playing. Secretary Olney joined in the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Olney
Hiladelphia Ledger
Central Park Grass Joke From New York Times
Commissioner Woodbury relates a Central Park anecdote about a hurried friend cut across dead grass. A park policeman stops him. the man quips about the grass being half dead and asks if a sick friend would walk on his stomach. The tale showcases urban humor and civic tone.
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Woodbury
New York
New York Times
Cuban Diarrhoea Remedy Claim Certificate
Cuban diarrhoea is described as severe as mild cholera with limited remedies. A Houston, Texas woman testifies Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband after doctors failed. The note urges purchase at Batterton's drug store.
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U. S
Cuba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texas
Chamberlain
Batterton
Summer tourist excursion rates to resorts across the U S
Asbury Park to New York and return with one fare plus 3.35 valid for stopovers at New York or Niagara Falls. Denver with very low rates on sale June 29 to July 4 and various August dates. Baltimore return fare plus 1.00 on sale July 2 3 4. Buffalo return fare plus 0.25 on sale July 8 9 16. Chautauqua two thirty day excursions on July 7 and 28. Also other summer resort rates across the United States and Canada.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Niagara Falls
Return
Asbury Park
New York
Denver
Col
Baltimore
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Canada
Big Four Excurions Offer Daily Round Trip Tickets
The Four Track News advertises travel articles and subscription details. Beginning May 22 Big Four will sell daily round trip excursion tickets to Portland Seattle Tacoma Bellingham Everett Victoria and Vancouver at 360.95 via direct routes. Some dates offer one way through California at slightly higher rates. Contact N A Crawford Jr at Greensburg Indiana passenger depot for full details and sales.
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Four Track
N. A. Crawford, Jr
Big Four
Portland
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Commissioners’ Court
J.W. Craig
L. M. Marlow
Sandcreek Pire
Roy Privett
Corbett & Rolie
Ww. W. Woodfil
Pulser& Porter
J. M. Woodfills
S. P. Minear & Co
Saltcreek Township Pike
R. E. McCoy
Fred Seliz
Stationery
Washington Township Pike
Dames Hlack
Fugie TI
Pike
L. D. Hamilton
Williae
Williams
Ethel
iLiams Serreed
Eela Ate J. W
W. Rucker
A.M. Willoughby Poor Farm
Corbett
Veyekegueee
W.W. Wooodfill
Pulse & Poorter
State Board Charities
Edgar Spilman
Frank Sefton Chas
Grown
Court House
Fred Boys
Fred Boyl
Central Union Tel. Co
Corbett & Roche Beep Heme Eee Tee
W. W. Woodfill
Pulse & Porter
Iowe
Samuel L. Thle
G. Scripture
Lowe & Craiz
J.E. Gaskey
J. EL. Caskey
Bobbs Merrill Co Merril
James Nagoms
Cee
Louis Lott Pele Ale
J Richardson
Robert Hayslett Corbett & Roce Ae
Muddy Fork Gas Co
W. R. Watson
Kirby Bros Bee
I . Woodward A Caer
I . G. Schultz & Co
Ek. G. Schultz & Co
Parsons Undertaking. House
Clay Township
R. Ie. McCoy
W.R. McCoy
W. R. McCoy
Merit Dorsey
A. Bayless Grace Doles
W.S. Melkim Wee
R. LE. Miers
D. W. Wiley Wee
Ela Miers
L. M. Walters
Sylva Walters
Fred Denham
Charles Denham
R. J. Harding
D. C. Price Pere
Henry Duncan
A. H. Hall Wee
Arthur Toothman
Clara Toothman
Frank Cord We
John Cord
J. M. Armstrong
Amanda Armstrong
Alster
Kineloch
Kinloch Paint Company
St. Louis
Ald
J. F. Goddard
J. W. Craig Goddard
Craig, Attorneys AT Law
Little Block
Greensburg
S. Indiana
James L. Burton
Greensburg, Indiana
Luther Bas
Mail and Express
Chicago Mail
Knickerbocker
Ewig
White City
St. Louis Mail
Chicago Express
Columbus
Cscs
Ceee
S.s
Eth
Carey
Toledo
Hocking Valley
R. R
Cincinnati
Detroit
Michigan Central
Warren J. Lynch, G. P. A
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Traction CO
Rushville Division
Juliette
New Palestine
Reedville
Fountaintown
Morristown
Gynnesville
Arlington
Rushville
Lbyville
New Bethel
Acton Park
Acton Bockfield
London
Fairland
Shelbyville
Ly Shelb
Ly Indi'p
Georgia
Meridian
Yville
Power House
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Panama
Chagres
Culebra
de Lessep Company
de Lessep’s
Warren J. Lynch
Ohio
Ore
Los Angeles
Cal
Toronto
Chautauqua, N. Y
WE Skeen Foundry
Citizens National Bank
Greensburg, Ind
Will Cumback
James B. Lathrop
Chares W Woodward
Third National Bank
Reensburg
Ind
Charles Zoller
Morgan L. Miers
Walter W. Bonner
Cashier
Louis Zoller
Louis Willey
J. E. Robbins
Frank R. Robbins
W. W. Bonner
DR. J. B. Kirkpatrick
Ohio Street
Kirkpatrick
Talbott & Moss
George W. Bruce
D. A. Myers
Attorney At Law
Washington St
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson, Attorneys At Law
Woodfill’s Block
the Square
W. B&b. Robison
West Side Square
R. P. Hamilton
Od&ec
Grensburg
Robert J. Russell
Porter & Porter
West Side Public Square
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn
Wickens & Osborn
Dowden Lock
Hotel DeArmond
Insurance
White Block
North Side Square
Conditio
Foley
Magee
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