Woman Hermit of Wesley Sheds Light on Lost Love
At eighty five Winifred Winans long known as the Wesley hermit recounts a love tale from sixty eight years earlier. She faced opposition from her father and a duel with a rival. The couple reunited briefly after a long search by Charles Young of Buffalo. Young died in despair and Winans later learned of his death. She has lived in seclusion, visiting Buffalo yearly to visit his tomb.
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Poem and Campaign Verse on Billy Moore Elevates Local Mayoral Race
A Sun editorial notes political poetry urging support for Billy Moore in a mayoral bid. The piece parodies Kipling and chronicles a community enthusiasm, praising Moore's honesty and leadership while imagining a broader political shift and a future where Moore wins public trust.
Drank 60 Glasses of Beer Shaped Worker Habits
The article surveys cigar and brewery workers and their drinking habits. It notes some cigar makers receive free cigars while others pay, and many smoke four or fewer daily. Brewery workers can drink at will in taprooms, with bottlers having constant access. A wagon driver's testimony cites a usual daily intake of 60 glasses, with intoxication depending on the amount and context.
Cromer Seen Safe In Indiana District 8 Nomination Fight
Analysis from The Sun notes Cromer faces little opposition to renomination in district 8 amid labor support for Cromer. McCulloch's takeover of the Heath paper may shift headlines but not labor backing or the delegate outcome. Ball is viewed as unlikely to split Delaware county, keeping Cromer’s lead across Madison and Jay counties.
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Child Burned As Clothing Catches Fire At Park Avenue Home
Two year old Thomas Hall severely burned at his home 2124 Park Ave Sunday afternoon. Frank Dudley traveling salesman for Standard Oil Company rescued the boy, tearing off burning clothing after hearing his screams. Dudley suffered a severe burn to one hand.
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Thomas
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Frank Dudley
Standard ‘Oil Company
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Funeral for Mrs. Sells Held at Family Home
The funeral for 67 year old Mrs. Michael Sells, who died unexpectedly Saturday night at French Lick, will be at 4 p.m. Monday from the family home at 2023 N Meridian St. Mr. Sells is a stockyards dealer. Surviving children include Mrs. A. M. Morse of Chicago Mrs. J. A. Chenery of St. Louis and Corwin P. Sells of Indianapolis.
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French Lick
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Chicago
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St. Louis
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Indianapolis
Swirl of Society Hears of Travel and Events
Miss Susan Huber will visit French Lick springs this week. Mr and Mrs Albert Lieber plan a hunting trip to Minnesota in September. Miss Eleanor John Jeft to St Marys of the Woods for three weeks starting Monday. A reception at the YWCA Friday honors Miss Elizabeth McKenzie and Miss Fiora Shank. Leo B Riggs organist at First Baptist and Miss Mabel DeGuerre of Uxbridge Ontario to wed Oct 14 at 714 N Illinois St.
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St. Mary's of the Woods
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Fiora Shank
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Mabel DeGuerre
Uxbridge
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City Life Notes From A Busy Weekend
The Indiana Deaf and Dumb association closed with a Sunday religious service. Rev A N Mann baptized two infants. Ben Lewis died at City hospital from injuries from a fall at the new Sentinel building. Frank Spahl reports being held up and robbed near the yellow bridge by two colored men. A merchant policeman chased a suspicious colored man. shots fired but no capture. Andrew J Quinn funeral held. burial in Holy Cross cemetery after his death in a Livingston Montana quarrel. A gasoline torch exploded on Peter Rollix’s candy wagon, injuring Rollix and scattering stock. John Mitchell returned from Chicago to Hazleton Pa for a miners convention and said the steel strike will not be considered.
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Blanchard and Wife Drift Toward Breakup on Suburban Trip
A Detroit News tale follows Blanchard and his wife on a country trolley outing that spirals into social misunderstandings, petty insults, and a looming separation. The pair quarrel over decorum, a dress, and a lost key, ending with a vow to separate and custody demands.
Lake County Land Values Rise Amid Michigan Harbor Work
State superintendent Jones reflects on Lake County's growth since 1888 noting land rose from $5 to $75 100 an acre and harbor improvements near Hammond progress with private funds. He envisions a future metropolis on Lake Michigan as schools thrive and Whiting boosts school funding.
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Lake County
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Lake
Crown Point
Hammond
Agnew
Fnake County
Lake Michigan
Whiting
Standard Oil Company
Coroner Blames Subcontractors and City in Crib 2 Disaster
Cleveland coroner Simon issues verdict on the crib No 2 tragedy of August 14 naming subcontractors for failing to provide protection the city for lacking ordinary safeguards and the engineer for permitting unsafe stacks and inadequate protections.
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Crib No. 2
Cleveland
German Day at Germania Park Draws Large Crowd
Immense crowds gathered at German Day in Germania Park after a morning parade by German societies. Editor Theodore Jansen of the German Telegraph gave a patriotic address. A 100‑voice chorus directed by Ernest Knodel performed as athletes competed in events won by Andy Niebling high jump and broad jump, J J Nerz rope climbing, Joseph Barry pole vault, Ed Dux shot put, and Andy W Niebling long jump.
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German Yelegraph
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Andy Niebling
J. J. Nerz
Joseph Barry
Ed Dux
Andy W Niebling
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Sold For Children Laxative
A brief item notes Pierce's Pleasant Pellets marketed as a laxative for children. The product is described as easy to take and thorough in effect.
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Pierce
Secret Service Captain Recalls A Hardin County Coat Chase
Captain Thomas Halls of the U S secret service recounted a July episode in Hardin county Illinois when a fugitive being pursued by a lynch mob dashed toward him. The pursuers blamed him for wearing a coat as locals barred coats in town. The captain noted the coat would likely be banned for months and joked the man would skip wearing one at Christmas.
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United States Secret Service
U. S. Marshal's Office
America
Brown County
Halls
Hardin County
Illinois
Elizabeth
Capt. Halls
YMCA Expects Rush of New Members This Fall
The YMCA anticipates a large fall enrollment with 100 extra lockers already in use and registration opening September 16 for evening courses starting September 30. The program covers arithmetic English for immigrants grammar reading spelling bookkeeping penmanship shorthand typing German and mechanical drawing.
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New York
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