Struck It Rich Morton Conner Finds Patent Fortune
Morton Conner of Greensburg who learned the printer's trade has struck it rich. A Boston firm bought his non refi llable bottle patent for about ten thousand dollars, ending years of struggle to market the invention. Conner, a cigarmaker by trade, will pursue further patents at Madden & Co foundry as manufacturers hail the practicality of his device.
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Morton Conner
Greensburg
Rushville
Republican
Harrison Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Conner
Madden & Co. Foundry
Wayne County Republicans to Bring Delegation April 9
Richmond reports say Wayne county Republicans will arrive with a strong delegation on April 9 to name a congressman. In last Monday’s delegate selection Campbell was the favorite son. Barnard faction’s defeat shifts the race with Moore and Davidson also backing.
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Richmond
Wayne County
Campbell
Barnard
Moore
Davidson
Richmond City
Shelbyville
Metamora M. E. Church to Re-dedicate Likely April 5
The Metamora Methodist church plans a Sunday re-dedication on April 5, pending completion of repairs. Interior overhaul includes circular pews, a new rostrum, fresh painting, and a lighting plant. Several former pastors have been invited to attend.
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Metamora M. E
Brookville American
Hartsville Native Clint Galbraith Visits Ada From Oklahoma
Clinton A Galbraith of Ada Oklahoma son of the late J W Galbraith and Hartsville native spent Sunday with cousin Walter C Galbraith editor of The Democrat. He has served as Oklahoma attorney general and associate chief justice of Hawaii Supreme Court before returning to practice law in Ada. He praised Oklahoma constitution and planned to return to Indianapolis then Ada.
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Clinton A. Galbraith
Ada
Oklahoma
Walter C. Galbraith
Democrat
Galbraith
Indianapolis
Clint
J. W. Galbraith
Hartsville
Texas
Supreme Court of
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Union
Columbus
Closing Out Stock of Monuments and Grave Markers
A business advertises a closing out sale of monuments tablets grave markers and lawn vases at cost this season all items modern in style with first class lettering and setting. If not in stock they offer to order at low prices and invite customers to call for prices.
Bird Solves Mailbox Theft Mystery in Indiana
Evansville Indiana March 20 secret service men had hunted a mailbox thief near Nauvoo for months. Farmers left two pennies on top of letters. Police found a bird built a nest in the box and pulled pennies into grass and straw, revealing the culprit.
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Evansville
Ind
Secret Service
Nauvoo
Rushville Man Leases Sandusky Quarry for Crusher Plant
Rushville news notes contractor William Emsweller recently moved from Richland township to North Harrison street and has leased a large stone quarry at Sandusky just over the Rush and Decatur county line. He will install one of his stone crushers at the site soon.
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William Emsweller
Richland Township
Harrison Street
Sandusky
Rush
Decatur
Emsweler
Rushville
The Hand That Darns Keeps Down Household Costs
A compact saying notes that skilled home craft like darning stockings reduces expenses. It emphasizes frugality, thrift, and practical homemaking as a path to lower living costs. The line reflects traditional values of self sufficiency and cost control.
Letter From Pennsylvania Conveys Local News and Political Views
A Greensburg exile in Point Marion writes of home longing, local beauty, and community support. He weighs protectionism, glass industry labor, and Henry George single tax theory, naming Democratic leaders and urging Republicans to study the theory.
Death Claims Trainman R Jack Magill A Veteran of Civil War
R Jack Magill aged 61 a long time Indiana railroad man and Civil War veteran died at 2 30 PM yesterday at his home 919 North Pennsylvania street after a six week illness from conductors paralysis He never left his bed since his return home Born in Ohio he came to Indianapolis thirty five years ago and worked over twenty four years with the Big Four railroad He was a friend of Robert A McCoy and a familiar figure to local hunters and railroad circles.
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R. Jack Magill
Indiana
North
Pennsylvania Street
Chicago
Cincinnati
Magill
Mr. Magill
Ohio
Indianapolis
Robert A. McCoy
Mr. McCoy
Warning to be Heeded in Indiana Election Race
W. H. Blodgett writes from Indianapolis that the next Indiana election will be a real race over liquor policy. Voters favor stronger laws and enforcement, with brewers and saloonkeepers removed from politics or business. Advert by Baterton promotes spring wallpaper lines and moderate prices.
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Indiana
W. H. Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Man Will Stop Drinking Only When It Is His Treat
A noted type of man ceases drinking only when the act becomes his own reward. The remark implies behavior tied to self-interest rather than external pressure or consequence.
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Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Greensburg, Ind
Bird
Rushville Man
Pennsylvania
Point Marion
Europe
Henry George
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
W" J Abbott
Bryan Press Bureau
Washington
L. F. C. Gavin
Rhode Island
William Lloyd Garrison
William O. Foley
Batterton’s
Royal Powne
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