Court House News Court Auditor Works on Balance Sheet and Jury Picks
County Auditor Frank Ryan prepares his June 30 balance sheet for the State Auditor. Jury Commissioners Green Barnes and Henry Bonner name twelve new jurors from various townships. Several court cases proceed, including insanity restoration, public intoxication acquittal, railroad notes, divorces, real estate sales, and damages claims.
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Frank Ryan
Green Barnes
Henry Bonner
John Carr
Clinton Township
John W. Burney
Clay Township
William S. Doles
Washington Township
John Moelier
S. W. Pleak
San Covert
William E. Jackson
David Hite
Fugit
Thomas Pool
William Russell
Jacob Stagerwell
Sandcreek Township
William Robertson
Adams Township
John Stout
James Goodwin
Goodwin
Joseph Wright
Wright
R. C. Shoffner
Merritt Sweeney
Shelby County
Moore and Lawson
Big Four Railroad Company
Oscar Pryabil
Clyde Stagg
Henry Stickford
Joseph Burney
State
Edward Demaree
Champlain Lewis Cham berlain’s Liniment for farmers and mechanics
This notice promotes Cham berlain s Liniment for minor injuries among farmers and mechanics. It claims faster healing for cuts bruises sprains and muscle soreness and says it prevents blood poisoning if used before inflammation. Availability advertised through all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Job Work Offered at Local Office
Local office advertises available job work with reasonable prices for services. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
Butler College Receives New Endowment Funds
Butler College on Wednesday secured 130000 for its new endowment from Columbus financiers. Joseph I. Irvin gave 100000 and Marshall T. Reeves 30000, with earlier interest payments continuing. The final subscription of 95000 from Indianapolis subscribers has been collected, clearing the way for Carnegie support and a 500000 endowment goal.
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Butler College
Columbus
Joseph I. Irvin
Marshall T. Reeves
Indianapolis
Messrs
Irvin
Reeves
William G. Irvin
Mr. Reeves
T. C. Howe
Chauncey Butler
John M. Judah
Columbus Republican
Greensburg Hospital Patients in Indianapolis Visit
Greensburgers at Deaconess hospital in Indianapolis report progress this week. Mrs. Ara Ainsworth recovering from eye operation and may return home soon. Mrs. J. A. Browne improving after three weeks of treatment. Miss Mae Boys operated Monday and abdominal abscess removed. Mrs. John Patterson near Sandusky recovering after Monday surgery with Dr. Noble. Dr. Sanders of Greensburg assisted.
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Greensburg
Deaconess Hospital
Indianapolis
Ara Ainsworth
J. A. Browne
Mae Boys
John Patterson
Near
Sandusky
Noble
Sanders
Luncheon Honoring Miss Nell Wheelock At Mrs Hamilton’s Home
Miss Florence Hamilton hosted a Tuesday luncheon at her country home with six courses and games after, roses and plants decorating the house. Prizes went to Mrs Clyde Meek and Miss Kate Emmert, who gave her prize to guest Miss Rachel Wright. Out of town guests included Miss Louise Van Harlingen of Atlanta Georgia Mrs Roland Clark and Mrs Will Thomas of Clarksburg Miss Rachel Wright of Indianapolis and Miss Florine Meek of Springhill.
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Florence Hamilton
Nell Wheelock
Anderson
Clyde Meek
Kate Emmert
Emmert
Rachel Wright
Miss Hamilton
Louise van Harlingen
Atlanta
Georgia
Roland Clark
Will Thomas
Clarksburg
Indianapolis
Florine Meek
Springhill
Graduates Named in Teachers Training Class
Members of the Teachers Training Class taught by Rev. W G Johnston passed a written examination of forty questions. Papers were sent to Cincinnati for grading. Graduates are G W Adams and wife Mrs Frank Rankin Miss Jessie Elder and Miss Rosa Davis. Diplomas will be awarded Sunday night at the Christian church with Pastor Johnston delivering a sermon on The Bible.
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Fice
W. G Johnston
Cincinnati
G. W. Adams
Frank Rankin
Jessie Elder
Rosa Davis
Christian Church
Johnston
Absentminded Champion Fig Leaves Mystery Visit
An English paper notes the champion absentminded man living at Belham. He visits his old friend the family physician and after a lengthy chat is bid good night. The doctor asks to visit again and asks about the family health. The man exclaims My heavens and recalls his own errand. His wife is in a fit.
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Belham
Absentminded Professor Postpones Return Notice
An absentminded professor pins a note to his door saying he will return at four. A passerby reads it and, seeing the professor is still ten minutes away, sighs and heads off to wait elsewhere until his own return.
The Flatfish Evolution in Harper's Weekly Description
The article explains how flatfish like flounder and sole evolve asymmetrically to lie on their side. It details the eye migration, skull twisting, and degeneration of ventral fins, noting the shift to horizontal swimming and undulatory fins for efficient movement.
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Harper’s Weekly
Habit and the hard-to-overcome habit
A nine year old student wins a school contest by a witty five minute essay on How to Overcome Habit. He points out that removing letters from the word habit still leaves meaningful fragments and concludes you must throw it off altogether to truly rid oneself of habit.
Should Know Her Name
A doll named Barbara suffered an accident and was sent to a shop for repair. The girl returns to inquire if her doll is mended and humorously insists the worker will recognize Barbara among many dolls by the name.
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Barbara
Star Chamber origin and abolition noted in London print
The star chamber arose from a room in Westminster palace with starry ceilings. It held vast powers but could not impose death. Abolished by Parliament in 1641 under Charles I, who was later beheaded in connection with the same star chamber.
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King’s Palace
Westminster
Charles 1
London
The Secret of Strength Told by an Elderly Narrator
A London Chronicle anecdote features a bald, kindly elder recounting Samson’s rise, fall, and return to power to a group of boys. When asked how to handle an enemy, a boy quips that one should get a bottle of hair restorer.
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Samson
London Chronicle
What Have You Accomplished Judge
In Spare Moments a judge questions a lazy, good-for-nothing man leaning on a fence about his purpose and work. The man boasts of letting life slide by while a local figure named Stetson built the town’s mill and key establishments, revealing the contrast between ambition and easy living.
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Jim Stetson
Stetson
Her Name Not Polly Ticks
A political candidate stops a farmer to gauge votes and asks if he follows politics. The farmer replies that politics is none of the candidate’s business unless his daughter’s name were Polly Ticks, prompting a curt, humorous exchange and ending the interview.
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Polly Ticks
Keeping His Promises
Dialog excerpt presents Mrs Synnex and Mrs Sauer debating Tom's reliability. Mrs Synnex asserts Tom always honors her lightest wishes while admitting a clash on important matters. The Boston Transcript script centers on trust and power dynamics in a domestic context.
If You Are Worth $50 000 Dont Read This
Advertisement states Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can cure diarrhoea with one or two doses. Describes target reader as moderate means and unable to hire a physician. Claims long use and stability, price 25 cents, sold by all druggists.
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Mary A. Porter
Frank M. Thomson
George H. Porter
Frank D. Jewett
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Robert Miller
Franklin
Ackerman
Frank Robbins
The
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Rush County
Jennings
Greensburg Nation
Bank
Zeno S. Padgett
Edna B. Seals
Jamesb. Seals
Jennie F. Banister
Emory
Banister
William S. Meadows
Julius. Brooks
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Loraine Steel
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