Buck McKinney Recalled in Early Indiana War Anecdotes
George D. Pesce in the Columbus Republican recalls Buck McKinney a famed Bartholomew and Decatur counties fighter. Stories recount brutal fair fights in public rings and a Mexican War incident where McKinney used a bowie knife, pursuing a Georgian foe after a barrell wager cheating dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Pesce
Columbus Republican
Oran Perry
Todiana
Buck McKinney
Bartholomew
Decatur
McKinney
Mr. Pence
Indiana Sentinel
Col Lane Guardsman Death Ties To Civil War Action
The account states Col Jim Lane ordered a guard for protection after a Georgians regiment moved to General Scott's line. Lane reported the Georgian died from the inflicted wound. Lane later became lieutenant governor, a congressman, and an early Kansas free soul advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lane
Georgia
Scott
McKinney
Lane
Terrell
Congress
Kansas
Express service to Greensburg Connersville division announced
The Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company will start an express service on the Greensburg and Connersville division from January 1. Express cargo will ride in front of passenger cars and can be picked up at scheduled stations but not delivered from the station. Traffic Manager George Henry expects greatly increased business and faster service, noting similar trials by Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern and Union Traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company
Greensburg and
Connersville
Indianapolis
George Henry
Traction Company
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Union Traction Company
Egg Shortage Grips City Dealers Amid Famine
Egg scarcity described as a famine with prices at thirty cents and limited supply. Dealers blame reduced farm stock as hens lay sparingly while rising feed costs cut farmer profits, worsening for six weeks. Housewives face shortages in essential cooking ingredients.
Electrification Advances for Northeast Rail Lines
Officials announce electrification extending from Manhattan and Jersey City to Philadelphia cutting New York to Philadelphia time to one hour. Westinghouse works on 120 mph engines. Future plans include Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sarrison
Newark
Long Island City
Manhattan
Jersey City
Philadelphia
New York
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Prayer and Action Clash Over World Regeneration
A brief aphorism notes that many who profess prayers for global regeneration take no practical steps. The statement contrasts spiritual intent with inaction and calls for concrete deeds alongside faith.
Real Estate Transfers Involving City and Townships
A series of transfers records parcels of land and lots in city and townships including Washington Saltcreek Marion Clinton Jackson Sandcreek and Westport townships and the city. Amounts range from 1 to 4000 dollars with buyers including Edmeades Young Franks Harrison Schulz Bilton Renegar Lucker Barnes Van Dusen Minary Tremain Higdon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Young
Harriet Barnes
Washington Township
Martha Franks
Harvey Clark
Saltcreek Township
Nancy A. Maples
J. H. Parker
Calos E Harrison
Clinton Township
Katherine Schulz Et. al
Joseph Stuebrenberg
Marion Township
Lucy E. Bilton
J. W. Eddleman
Jackson Township
Mary S. Renegar
Henry Dieckman
Sheridan Street
Jos. M. Lucker
Jos. E. Nicely
Sandcreek Township
William A. Barnes Et. al
Ralph E. McCoy
Thos. J. Martin
Ora L. Barnes
Law partnership formed with Governor Hanly and others
A law partnership is formed in Indianapolis with Governor Hanly Charles V McAdams and Judge Samuel R Artman named as partners. Hanly will not actively participate until his term ends. Offices will be in the Odd Fellows building. McAdams previously served on the Indiana Railroad Commission and recently left that post. His former home was Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Charles V. Mc.Adams
Samuel R. Artman
Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
McAdams
Indiana Railroad Commission
Williamsport
Growth of Indiana Odd Fellows Lodges and Membership
The semi annual report of W H Leedy grand secretary of the order of Odd Fellows in Indiana shows lodges in the state rising from 741 to 749 and membership increasing from 74 319 to 76 249 in six months ending June 30 1908. Net gains were 375 for six months and 1 751 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Leedy
Order of Odd Fellows
Indiana
Great Root Juice Promises Cures Across State
A drugstore advert promotes Root Juice as a universal remedy for stomach liver kidneys nerves and related ailments. The ad urges readers to consult friends who have used it and notes the price at Batterton's drug store one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s
Cycle Club Meeting Delights Members with Readings
Miss Vessie Riley hosted the Cycle club on Thursday afternoon with readings from the Old Testament and Priesthood topics. Guests included Mesdames Spohn, Dils, Grover, Rosencrans, Pleak, Hamilton, Pool, Dr. Riley, andMisses Lathrop, Hamilton, Wolf, Glenn, Wilson. next gathering December 10 with Mrs. Thom sop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vessie Riley
Ira Sanders
M. Grover
Herbert Rosencrans
S. V. Pleak
Edgar Hamilton
Joshua Pool
Dr. Riley
Lizzie Lathrop
Florence Hamilton
Miss Wolf
Richmond
Miss Glenn
Terre Haute
Miss Wilson
Rushville
Frank Thomsop
Making Roads Beautiful with Railroad Tree Planting
The Pennsylvania Railroad planted 625,000 trees this past year on its right of way, bringing total plantings to 2,425,000 since starting the program. The effort adds beauty and windbreaks, promising benefits if other railroads adopt the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gypsy Smith Leads 25000 in Cleveland Parade and Rally
Evangelist Gypsy Smith, linking New York fame, led a 25 000 strong parade with sixteen bands through Cleveland slums. He spoke to several thousand at the Cleveland theatre after the march. Police protection was refused by Chief Kotner, though city ministers and Salvation Army supported his efforts to improve the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Theatre
Kotner
Salvation Army
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Quote on Flax Cloth
An 1884 affidavit by Frank J. Cheney asserts his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials. The piece also notes flax cloth woven in Belgium in Caesar's era and ends with a general proverb about the weary man avoiding work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Hall
How to Get Strong by P J Daly in Chicago
P J Daly of 1247 West Congres Street Chicago promotes Electric Bitters as a strong tonic for his feeble mother. He claims gains in flesh relief from insomnia and steady strength improvement. The product remedies stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold under quarantine at F M Henrys drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Daly
West Congres Street
Chicago
F. M. Henry’s
Teddy Seeks New Ending For Bedtime Prayer
A mother prompts her child to finish the traditional prayer as Teddy hesitates. The sleepy boy volunteers a playful alternative line that shifts the cadence and ends with a humorous miscue about letting “him” go.
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Bartholomew County Company
Jeffersonville
Rupprechict
W. G. Terrell
Mexico
Camp Dunlap
Rio Grande
Buck
New Albany
Dunning
Kent
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New I. & C. Service
H. D. Edmeades
Ella Edmeades
Emma Z. Higdon
Louise Thackery
Gypsy” Smith
Onto
Toledo
Leons County
B. J. Cheney & CO
Teledo
Belgium
Caesar
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Newport News
Norfolk
BIG Four
H. J. Reem
Cincinnati
Foleys HI
Teddy
Enie
Mevie
Minie
Michigan Ave
Bell
Wm. G. French
Carter & Co
N. E. Corner Square
Ind
Robert J. Russell
Sinegar Bros
East Side
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Attorneys At Law
Sweinblock
the Square
Greensburc
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Dowden Block
Armond
J. K. Ewine
Frank Hamilton
Ewing & Hamilton
Freeman Block
R. P Hamilton
Notary Public
North Side Square
J. PF. Goddard
J. W. Cra Goddard & Craig
Little Block
Square
Cash C. Lowe
White Block
Greensburg, Ind
A. A. Barnes
N. Side
Decatur County
C. Selof EN
Swem
Greensburg, Indiana
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