Eye torn out in dynamite prank shocks Indiana towns
A Colt gun of caution echoes through Crawfordsville and nearby towns as a drill gone wrong leaves a child with an eye torn out after a dynamite cartridge was struck by a hatchet. Reports detail fires, deaths, and legal actions across Summitville Delphi Plainfield and other communities.
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P. Searles
Summitville
Plainfield
Crawfordsville
Kincx
Fort Wayne
James
Shively
Marion
Nathaniel Straughan
English
Levi Whittaker
Monrovia
Columbia
Indiana
Dacob Mauck
Oakland City
Thomas Parry
Michigan City
Presbyterian
Terre Haute
Homsa
Haightatown
George C. Dunlevy
Rockport
Mies Mabel de Bruler
Tevanaville
Calvin Mulvane
Knox
Huke Zeller, Jr
Howe
C. F. Sonneberri
Laporte
French
North
James Shockey
Noblesville
Richmond
Imdiss Nellie Coombs
Will C Diomear
Monon
Wm. M. Woodworth
Kolomo
The
Panhandle Company
Unien City
George H. Roberts
Huntington Mondey
Peter J. Clark
Lafayette
Henry Allison
Alva Williams
Arkansas
L. T. Watterman
Cory Biddle
Andersen Daily Bulletin
Anderson Herald
Kokomo
Showalter
Cbristian Mertz
Laur House
Lifay~ette
Mies Martha Miller
Thi
Germany
John Hirkpatrick
Dafense
Burr Hawes
Alteged
Daviess County Court House
Samuel Harbin
Basil Ledgerwood Fand
siTanea
R. N. Taylor "Ware
Bedford
Dignitary Confronts Law Over School Dance Controversy
A tall, red faced preacher visits the attorney general’s office seeking a law against schoolhouse dances. He cites moral peril and enlists Miss Hat tie Moore’s help but learns directors govern use of buildings. The piece also notes the Board of Childrens Guardians and local tragedies, with a hospital tally and accidental injuries among residents.
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State House
Iiss
Hattie Moore
Parke County
Dancesa
Visible changes and odd shopfronts in town
Vague impressions of new benches in Military Park and pigeons around the soldiers' monument. A drug store window displays an anti moth compound resembling white marbles. A lawn tennis blazer is described as bold. A Paris order trend appears in area windows with a coy "Red tote" advert.
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Military Park
Paris
Wien Merwucist
Court Bailiffs at Marion County Courthouse
Five men serve as court bailiffs at the Marion county courthouse earning $20 weekly. Thomas Sheehan, F Tom Johnson, Joseph Bristow, George Bruce, and Ab Newland are described as popular, diligent, and practical in managing jurors, keeping order, and ensuring ventilation during trials.
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Court House
Thomas Sheehan
F. Tom Johnson
Joseph Bristow
George Bruce
Ab. Newland
Marion County
Thorang Sheehan
Ireland
Cailiff Newland
Bruce
Bristow
Hel
Ballist
Bartholomew
Ballitt Devison
People
Baillit Johnson
Features of Sporting Life and Baseball Notes
Billy Plimmer favors water baths in training while Bethune and Quirk race 8714 yards for 2500 dollars. Tuesday baseball scores show New Orleans 6 Mobile 3 and Chicago 38 Pittsburgh, Memphis 8 Nashville 4, with Cincinnati and St Louis not playing. John Clarkson signed by Cleveland will practice in Chattanooga next week. Jack McAuliffe’s Wilmington acting debut drew poor notices. President Brash and the league teams received a tepid reception. Brush’s efforts to stoke ball fever in the city were met with indifference.
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Billy Plimmer
Bethune
Quirk
Chicago
New Orleans
Mobile
Pittsburgh
Memphis
Nashville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Indianpolis
Louisville
John Clarkson
Cleveland
Chattanooga
Wilmington
Del
Jack McAuliffe
McAuliffe
John T. Brash
Brush
Women Councils First Annual Meeting Held in City
The local Women’s Council gathered at Firat Baptist Church with delegates from city clubs. New officers were elected: President Josephine Nichols, Corresponding Secretary J B Jenckes, Recording Secretary W L Hilder, Treasurer Asaes Dilks. Topics included criminal reform, kindergarten questions, hygiene work, labor, and women in benevolent institutions.
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Council of Women
Firat Baptist Church
Geesion Dirs
Josephine Nichols
J. 8. Jenckes
W. L. Hilder
Asaes Dilks
May Wright Sewall
Nicholson
E. A. Blaker
Hachel Swain
Hygiene Society
Miss Grimm
Laundry Guis’ Union
J. A. Milburn
Industrial Legion
Colored Orphins
Mrs. Fletcher
Mra
CG. M. Walker
Ramabai Circle
Cattle and hog market quotes and grain prices report
The document lists Wednesday receipts and shipments for cattle hogs and sheep with prices for steers cows calves and bulls. It notes improved hog prices and a firm sheep market with extensive price quotations and inspection reports for grain and hay futures and nearby contracts.
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Steeseeensne
Ag Taaeead
Tre Marisct
Siegdy
Wegacon Moe
Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Illinois Schools
St Teresa's Academy and Ursuline Convent in Decatur endorse Paine's celery compound as a prime remedy for dyspepsia biliousness and nervous disorders. Mother Teresa cites a thorough trial and continued use while Dr Edward E Phelps notes its wide recognition and availability through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Teresa’s Academy
Ursuline Convent
Decatur
Ill
Paine
Mother Teresa
Walls & Richardson Co
Edward E. Phelps
Dartmouth College
Wants Advertised in The Sun Popular Rte
Advertisements for room to rent and various wants appear in The Sun. Readers are invited to place notices via mail or telephone, with ten words printed free, using Tag Sop Wilting in Ti H, Obicet.
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Rte
Wasson Garret Sale Promises Low Carpet Prices
Wasson's garret sale advertises affordable carpets for housekeepers with items listed including Smith's best Moquettes, Tapestry Brussels at 75 cents per yard, 35 rolls matting at 10 cents per yard, and 50 rolls jointless matting on sale at 15 cents per yard.
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Smith
Brussels
Yoe Son Ty reYy Tn Week Publication Inquiry
A fragmented line asks if there is interest in GE products during the week in a local publication. The text appears garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or events to anchor a fuller item.
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Tan Sun
Board of Children's Guardians
Board of Mother’s Heart Breakers
Dental College
Orry
Delaware St
Chas. Wood
N. Meridian St
Bretus
Rosa Barlow
Oscar
Ida Shepherd
Chas
Mrs. Oliver
Bertha Reed
Peter
Ida Stanley
Acuna Anderson
John
Mrs. Lloyd
Tracy
Catharine Dawson
Chas M. Lyzott
Charles A. Brockin
Geo. Metsker
Ella A. Beck
Berdin ¥. Farber
Mary Curzon
Mantrace Licens
Sporting Life
Inpraraporis Ustom
Aguegesevs
City Grain Market
Hay
Timothy
Telegraph
Ion
Cigs
Aya
Wasson
Nilay i
Hessenber
Washington
Wash Street
Don People’s Gatling Campeiy
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Washuuzlyg St
Anarka
W. Marketsé
Sciamapolis Tent and Awning CO
Avktor
W. J. Douglas
Neue Gebuine
W. J. Dourstna
Gentlemca
Douglas
W. L. Douglan
Gereral
W. L. Douglas
Brookton
Maas
Frank . Brown
B. Weehington St
Gustav A. Neerman
Base & Son
Mdlaon Ave
Praderick Schrader
W. Wasuingteale
Logis Aldag
Washington-st
H. P. Wasson & CO
Circinaatl
VIA
Indianapolis
Cor
Llinois-st
Keo
Tucky-Age
Micnoleat
Union Ataion
H. J. Belbin
E. Rregeld & Whitsett
Guneral
Bb North Seluwara Reek
Trea Aradaianes Telsphenesi
JO. R. Adams
Palntep
Clinton St
Telephore
Maneer & Bucheaen
North Illinois
Ducas
Abbot
George H. Chepman
G. A. R. Ball
Lorraine Block
H. B. Maxrrxacs
D. 8
Laon
REW
GO. W. Powell
Powell & Henckel
Austin B. Prather
Walker & Prather
Jéerketst
Easy
Necese
Powwel & Prather
Tey
Tyr Chance
Indianaave
Bennett’s
E. Wash
Powell & Hanckel
Geo. W. Powell
Henry
Geo. W. Powsll
Hanckel
Havin
Pow
Marlettan St
Cotteze
Ith Nu
Aiddress
Dra Smater
Yardes St
Market St
Madame Westwood
Ana Amrit
Iera
Walter
Loi
Shea
Tha
Europa
Inwyeta
Atxtesmon
Ameries
Il Sisesechuset
Agpeefel
Decker
Desker Bros
Manefacture
D. A. Baldwin
North Pennesivan
Biesfried
N. West St
Ind
Propylaum
Fras
Ty reYy
Charles Mayer & CO
West Washington Stree
le Bea
Udall
Draper
Albert Gall
Washington St
8. C
Johnson
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