Terror of the Woods Outlaw Jones Evades Lincoln Deputies
The article profiles George Washington Jones known as the Terror of the Woods who has resisted arrest after a string of thefts. He stands six four and has defeated several deputies and the Lincoln County sheriff, living near a forest edge with a wife who guards the house with an ax and a bulldog. Attempted entries failed. officers plan a craftier capture to avoid bloodshed as Jones camps in the woods and moves between logging camps.
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George
Lincoln
G. W. Jones
Jones
Lincoln's
Outlaw Jones
George Washington Jones
Mr. Jones
Perror
Maine
Buzzards vanish after Galveston storm and treasure tales fade
A Galveston observer notes the post storm disappearance of hundreds of buzzards once lining the island shore. He compares the mystery to a Florida tale of Buzzards Bay and recalls legends of Lafitte’s grove oaks and the buried pirate treasure, with locals debating truth and treasure fever.
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Gulf Coast
Corpus Christi
Rascal
Indiana Population Figures Show Growth Since 1890
Census bulletin by Wm C Hunt reports Indiana population in 1909 at 2 516 462 up from 2 192 404 in 1890 an increase of 324 058 or 14 8 percent. Marion County growth detailed with township figures and city gains led by Indianapolis up 63 728 since 1890.
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Indiana
Wm. C. Hunt
Marion County
Wayne
Marion
Boone, Brown
Crawford
Dearborn
Franklin
Jefferson
Lagrange
Carroll
Hendricks
Ohio
Putnam
Switzerland
Union
Whitley
Madison County
Grant
DelaWare
Cente
Decatur
Lawrence
Perry
Pike
Warren
Washington
Wayne Township
Indianapolis
South Bend
Evansville
Fort Weare
Terre Baute
Six Million Non Voters Highlight Election Absenteeism
The Boston Globe presents figures comparing total votes in various states with census counts of males over 21 to show over six million non voters. Losses vary by state with Indiana near 98 percent voting, Mississippi and South Carolina around 19 percent, and New York New Jersey showing over a quarter abstaining. The study notes disenfranchisement in the south and questions whether heredity and environment drive political views more than issues.
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The
Boston Globe
Indiana
West Virginia
Mississippi
South Carolina
South
New York
New Jersey
Wine testers boast unmatched tasting skills at Paris exposition
Julius A. Schuller recounts wine judges sampling about 35 000 world samples without swallowing. He trained months in advance, uses blind tasting to identify origin, grape type, and age, and claims American science now rivals European mastery. Also notes the value of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for croup and whooping cough.
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Julius A. Schulter
Meridian St
Mr. Schuller
Europe
United States
America
The Big Mustache Bet Between Two Friends
Fred Kurtz the patrolman lost his mustache after a bet with Billy Hartlet on a marriage date. Hartlet later lured Kurtz to a barber shop and had every hair shaved into an envelope, keeping the mustache as proof. Hartlet displays the kept mustache as humor at Kurtz’s expense.
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Fred Kurtz
Bryan
Billy
Hartlet
Struc
Fred
George
Kurtz
Springfield
Chicago
Springfeld
Bates House
Martinsville Licked Centerton in Morgan County Seat Fight
A long local dispute over Morgan county’s seat ends with Centerton declared the county seat while Martinsville expands its public buildings. The article recalls a 40 year old fight influenced by three county commissioners who backed Martinsville, yet Centerton won the election before construction kept advancing in Martinsville. White River area noted for beauty and cold beer. The situation leaves Centerton a village-like hamlet and Martinsville a regional hub.
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Martinsville
Morgan County
Morgan
Centertow
Centerton
Martinsvile
Centerville
White River
Lion Cub Attack Injures Zoo Trainer’s Hand
A cub lion at the zoo bit trainer A. Woydermenn on the hand Tuesday afternoon. He stood near the cage when the cub slipped in and grabbed his hand. He fainted twice as the wound was dressed.
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Zoo
Mit
A. Woydermenn
Healthful digestion aids mood and energy
The article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural digestive aid. It explains sour stomach from slow digestion and stresses that laxatives irritate rather than help. A testimonial from Henry Kirkpatrick of Lawrence, Mass. supports daily use after meals to restore health and vigor. The piece notes wide endorsement across the United States, Canada, and Great Britain.
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Ben Jonson
Stuart
Henry Kirkpatrick
Lawrence
Mass
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Financial Trust and Real Estate Business Notice
Notification indicates departments to transact a financial trust and real estate business. Details reference compliance steps and regulatory actions for an authorized entity and related proceedings. The notice outlines forthcoming requirements and procedural timelines.
Local Business Address Directory Snippet
A compact listing shows Central Printing Co at 133 E Court St with offices connected to the Bowen Merrill Building and entry on 11 W Washington St. The Mechanical Dept is at 12 W Pearl St and both telephones are 1717.
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E. Court St
Bowen Merrill Bldg
W. Waah
W. Peart St
Railroad Time-Card Summary of Line Schedules
A fragmented timetable lists Chicago based trains to Anderson Union City Cleveland New York and Boston lines. It shows departure and arrival times for overnight and daytime runs with notes on service types and stations. The garbled data references Big Four and Nickel Plate routes with multiple car types and offices in Chicago and Indianapolis.
Benton Harbor Train Schedules and Accommodations Noted
Schedule snippet shows Benton Harbor express times at 6.43 am and 11.15 am with remaining trips at 2.50 pm and 8.35 pm. Wabash accommodation listed as 50 pm and 2 percent? 2139m.
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W. Washington-st
Benton Harbor
Wabash
Ington
St l
Chicago and Illinois Rail Connections Timetable Fragments
Schedule fragment lists multiple trains with destinations including St. Louis Lafayette Chicago Peoria Bloomington Champaign Columbus Dayton and Xenia. It notes arrival and departure times for various accommodations and expresses a scattered rural and urban network connection.
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Galveston
New Orleans
Times- Democrat
Hone
Ana
Florida
Cedar Keys
Buzzards' Bay
Billy” Hartlet
Reuben
People's Credit Clothing CO
W. Wash Stones
CH. J.J
Ohiost
Indianapolis Gas Co
Cleveland
Incinnati
St. Louis
Morrow
Ino. Morrow & Co
Pearson
Moses Optical Co
Pennsylvania
St Endianapolis
I. M. Rowr
Optician
Chas. D. Githens
Mass. Ave
E. R. Dreithaler
Delaware St
the Central Trust Company
Lilly & Stalnaker
Washington St
Central Printing CO
E. Market Street
Wil Quakly
Smarl
P. GC
Bax UN
San Francisco
Cal
Big Four Rents
City Ticket Office
Washington-st
Chiesgo
Louisville
Cleveland Line
Anderson Ac’mdat
Union City
Bos
Bas. Lim
N.Y
Boston
Benton Harbor Line
At. Louis Line
St. Louis Accom
LS. W. Lim
St. Louis Limited, Ds
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Mattoon Ac
St. Louis Ex
Lafayette Accom
Lafayette
Chicago Fast Mail
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Greensburg
S. d
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Deuls
Peoria Line
Peoria
Bloom
M&ex
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Champaign
Peoria & Bloem
Springfield and
Columbus
Columbus & Spring
Lynn
Dayton
Xenia
Spencer
Col
Ind
Lovwis
Eegans
Hamilton & Dayton
Railway
Cincinnati Fast Mail
Det
Payton
Pennsylvania Lines
N. Y
Baltimore
Lou Rich
Piqua & Columbu
Biehrman
Man
Lot Vernon
Madi
Martinsv
E & Vin
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg
East Phil
N. Y. Phil
Logansport
Martinsville Ace Knights
Rich Phil
Baltl
Wash
Dayton & Spring
Columbus, Ind
Mad Colum
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Vin
East
Acco
Vandalia Lines
DT. H
St.2l
West T. HH
St. DL
St. L
West Western Express
Effiheham
St. L.fast
St. L and West
Decatur & Western
Lake Erie & Western RB. R
Mich
Chi
L'porte
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