Marriage of Richmond Quaker couple spans decades
Richmond Indiana residents Mr and Mrs Walter I Carpenter longtime Quaker figures in the city celebrated their marriage. Born in New York in January 1811, they built lives from farming to commerce in Cincinnati. He later directed the Friends boarding school now Earnham College. They are active in church life and ride horse when weather allows. Three of their four children survive C G Carpenter Richmond Indianap olis and Kokomo.
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Richmond, Ind
Jan
Sps
Walter I. Carpenter
Cincinnati
Old
Friends’ Boarding School
Earnham, College
Carpenter
C. G. Carpenter
PD. W.marmon
Indianapolis
H. C. Wright
Kokomo
Trial Begins for Man Accused of Beating Wife to Death
PRINCETON Ind Jan 8 The trial of Joseph Skelton charged with beating his wife to death 17 years ago opens in circuit court Monday. Skelton was arrested months ago and protests innocence saying another man then living killed her because she would not leave home for him.
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Princeton
Ind
Joseph Skelton
Skelton
Edwin E. Davis
Kokomo
County Recorder’s Office
Human Heart Found on Freight Trucks in Washington
A human heart was found on the trucks of a freight car pulled into Olney by a B&O freight from the Pitsburgh, Ohio, and Eastern line. No accident was reported and investigators pursued no immediate explanation.
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Olney
Mystery surrounds dismissal of alleged lyncher case
Scottsburg Indiana January 8 The state withdrew charges against Freeman Moon accused of aiding the mob that lynched Marion Tyler. Moon requested trial but deputy sheriff E C Gobin did not prosecute and the case was dismissed with the prosecuting attorney's consent. The arrest and its dismissal remain shrouded in mystery.
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Scottsburg
Ind
Freeman Moon
Marion Tyler
Laurie Crawford
Moon
E. C. Gobin
Gams
No Appropriation Made for Jail Turnkey by County Council
Richmond Indiana January 8 An interesting question arises over the jail turnkey with the county council not providing funds while Sheriff insists on an appointment The attorney general advised the sheriff to appoint and a test case may decide who bears the cost—county council or sheriff.
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County Council
Richmond
Ind
Lynching Attempt Follows Farm Dispute in Posey County
Evansville Jan 8 James Rutter Bach was killed Frank Spottsville on Spottsville farm after being ordered off Rutter drew a revolver and shot Spottsville Dead Spottsville friends attempted lynching but Sheriff Thomas transported Rutter to Mount Vernon for safety.
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Evansville
Ind
Point Township
Posey County
James Rutter
Frank Spottsville
Rutter
Spottsville
Thomas
Mount Vernon
Depot and shops at Lebanon released after sheriff attachment
The Chicago and Southeastern depot, shops, and water tank near Lebanon were closed ten days due to a sheriff’s attachment for unpaid judgment. Early Sunday the company moved two locomotives and two trains of portable machinery to Muncie, taking shop equipment in one trip. Electric line for Middletown. W George F McCullough of Muncie and partners say an electric Muncie Indianapolis line will be built, easing local doubt.
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Lebanon
Ind
Jan
Spl
Chicago & Southeastern
Muncie
Middletown
George F. McCullough
Charles L., Henry
Anderson
Indianapolis
Didn’t Want African Fighting
CADIZ Ind Jan 8 Booth arrives from Johannes burg South Africa after years in the mines He left rather than enlist with Boers or British and returned home to wait for the settlement following the war period
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Cadiz
Ind
Will Booth
Johannesburg
South Africa
Muncie police seek weekly city pay increase
Fragmentary notes report Muncie police desire weekly wages, while local groups organize political activity and social reforms. Other items mention Marion considering a $30000 city building, oil fever near Alexandria, and a fatal morphine overdose in Laporte.
Multiple News Items in Indiana and Nearby States
A roundup of local notes reports a golden wedding in the Cromer family. William Parrott of Muncie, temporarily insane, attempted self harm. a planned $150,000 Wabash bridge spans Sullivan and Crawford counties. Dr. Neyman in Saltilloville claims lineage to Marshal Ney. Other items include political shifts in Hamilton county, a court ruling on a street law, a factory fire at Roann, a curfew ordinance in Anderson, a forged check case in Flora, a homicide indictment near Kokomo, a widow winning damages from a railroad, labor leaders addressing crowds in Muncie, the Logansport editor’s suicide, a Richmond donor with large gifts, financial trouble of a former county treasurer, Vigo county elevator funding dispute, a mangled body found near El Paso, a homegrown telephone system in Pendleton, and various Indiana deaths with name changes and re‑registrations.
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Indiana
Ohio Wesleyan University
A. P. M. Jeffers
Richmond
Dr. Jeffers
Johnson
Montgomery County
Vigo
Piety
Nash Inaugurated Governor of Ohio in Grand Ceremony
George K. Nash was proclaimed governor of Ohio in Columbus on January 8 amid a grand pageant. The parade drew over 10,000 spectators as Bushnell escorted Nash to the capitol. An inaugural service featured Rev. E. Palmer and a performance by the Columbus Republican Glee Club.
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Columbus
George K. Nash
Ohio
Hne
Nash
Board of Trade
Capitol
One Minute Cough Cure Praised for Health Claims
An anonymous testimonial extols the One Minute Cough Cure as a cure for lung trouble, coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe, throat and lung troubles. The ad claims early use prevents consumption and calls it a trusted remedy sold by druggists.
Rescue and Captivity Tale From Manila Prisoners
Lieutenant Gilmore arrives in Manila on Venus from Wigan with 13 Yorktown crewmates, recounting eight months of captivity under Aguinaldo and Gen. Tino. Rescued by Cass. Hare and Howze, they describe near starvation, rafts built to reach the coast, and savage treatment before relief by American forces.
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Manila
Gilmore
Yorktown
Venus
Wigan
Boler
Aguinaldo
Tino
Cass. Hare
Howze
Otis
W. Walton
Vandoll
J. Ellsworth
L. P. Edwards
A. J. Peterson
F. Anderson
Brisoo Lore
Baler
J. Dillon
C. A. Morrisey
O. B. McDonald
E. J. Nygard
D. W. A. Venville
O. W. Woodbury
F. J. Hubert
Edward Burke
J. J. Farley
Urdaneta
van Galen
Baltimore
A. H. Gordon
George Sackett
Third Infantry
Leland Smith
Frank Stone
Signal Corps
Harry Hubert
Hospital Corps
William Bruce
Edward Honeyman
Nevada Cavalry
Martin Brennan
James Curran
Sixteents Infantry
Albert Bishop
Third Artillery
John O’brien
David Brown
Brown
Honolulu
Charles Baker
Third ‘Artillery
Gimore
Cuba
Vigan
Naval circles discuss court of inquiry for Gillmore recall
Washington on January 8 sees debate in naval circles over Rear Admiral Watson organizing a court of inquiry into Lieut J C Gillmore. It is alleged Gillmore acted without authority entering the river near Baler beyond his reconnaissance orders.
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Washington
Lieut
J. C. Gilmore
Naval Service
Watson
Gillmore
Baler
Cols Hare and Howze Honored by Secretary Long
Secretary Long sent a callegram to Admiral Watson in Manila praising Cols Hare and Howze and extending congratulations to Gil more and his new post. The brief cable notes appreciation from Washington dated Monday January 8.
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Cols. Hare
Howze
Washington
Long
Callegram
Admiral Watson
Manila
Gilmore
Switzerland invites 62 nations to 25th anniversary
Geneva report says the Swiss Government invited 62 countries to celebrate the union's twenty-fifth anniversary in Bern on July 2. The United States has promised to send delegates to the event.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Berne
United States
Discovery of secret to perfect skin advertised by Mme Ribault
Cincinnati woman lauds Mme Ribault complexion beautifier claiming it banishes blemishes and freckled skin. Urges every woman to request a free prepaid trial by writing to Mme M Ribault at 202 Elsa building Cincinnati Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Bert Riley
Mme. M. Ribault
Bert Kiley
Ward-ave
Bellevue
Mme. Ribault
Elsa Building
Ohio
Icy Baptisms Amid Drizzle at Fall Creek Cove
Elder Hadley of the Seventh-day Adventist baptized four candidates near Central Ave bridge on Fall Creek Sunday afternoon. About 40 onlookers watched as Hadley waded into icy water in a baptismal suit beneath a light coat, immersing Lilly Shirley Clyde Lowry Lizzie Miller age 12 and Mrs Harvey. One child resisted but all others went under with gasps. They were later driven home by carriage.
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Fall Creek
Oo. Ss. Hadley
Central Ave
Hadley
Prince Albert
Lilly Shirley
WN. Tlinois St
Clyde Lowry
Lizzie Miller
Harvey
New Rates Slow Car Movement in Indianapolis Week
During the week ending Jan 6, 17 246 loaded cars were received and forwarded in Indianapolis, the smallest weekly total in 18 months. The drop is linked to a rate increase on Jan 1. Bell road transfers fell to 16 758 cars, a 18 month low. Stock yards moved 1 523 carloads of live stock, a peak for several months except one. Private industries handled 967 cars.
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Indianapolis
Bell Road
Special Grand Jury Sessions in Shelbyville Ind
The Shelbyville special grand jury, convened Monday, learned two key audit records are missing from the county auditor and treasurer offices. Judge Morris ordered a thorough probe to identify the thief and bring them to justice. Treasurer Lee reported a missing book: the treasurer's daily cash balance book from August 1859 to September 1, 1899.
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Shelbyville, Ind
Morris
The
Coun
Lee
Hoosier Authors in Demand Discuss Indiana Writers
Edward W. Bok fronts a talk in Indianapolis with James Whitcomb Riley and Booth Tarkington. He notes strong eastern interest in Indiana authors and praises their close contact with nature and humanity, saying demand for their messages is rising.
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Edward W. Bok
Landies’ Home’ Journal
Indianapolis
James Whitcomb
Riley
Booth
Tarkington
Indiana
Indiana school bonds paid in full by state treasurer
The treasurer of state, with pay on Tuesday through Winslow, Lanter & Co. of New York, acting as Indiana's financial agents, disbursed bonds totaling 183000 dollars. The notice mentions Dr. Wood's Seid Pine Syrup as a pleasant remedy.
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Winslow, Lanter & Co
New York
Indiana
Hartzel Robbed by Highwaymen in Chicago
George Hartzel railroad worker was assaulted and robbed of $1,000 by two highwaymen Sunday night in Chicago. Hartzel, known for boasting banks are unsafe, survived the attack with no injuries reported beyond the robbery.
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Chicago
George Hartzel
Dowie to Ban Saloons and Tobacco in Zion City
John Alexander Dowie outlines a Zion city plan to ban saloons and smoke in Chicago inspired areas. He cites an ordinance to end air pollution from cigars cigarettes and pipes. Dowie’s followers will mobilize a street campaign and door to door canvass with 3000 zealots.
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Chicago
Jan
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Dowie
Salvation and Volunteer Armies
TERRIFIC WEATHER Stops Traffic on the Railroad in Alaska
Severe Arctic conditions cripple northern transit as Lynn canal ice grows to 18 inches in two days and White Pass & Yukon rails are buried by heavy snow. The mail steamer Mackinsord sinks in Dyea bay. all aboard rescued, but engineer C H Dewitt suffers serious shock.
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Alaska
Victoria
B. C
Lynn Canal
White Pass & Yukon
Mackinsord
Hall
Dyea
Methodist group postpones Twentieth Century Offering plans
Rev Rawels away as chairman E B Rawls rests at Las Vegas New Mexico. The general committee intended to raise 2 000 000 and save 20 000 000 in the world in the coming century by Methodist efforts. Local meeting delayed until Rev Rawls returns, depending on his brother’s condition.
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M. EB
E. B. Rawls
Rawls
William
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Methodist Church
Fatal hotel fire at St James destroys Central Hotel
Fire at St James Missouri on Sunday gutted the Central Hotel a residence and two stores. Two guests were burned to death drummer Walter Rains of Bolivar and Lutheran minister Rev Fred Sick. Monetary loss about 12000 dollars.
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St. James, Mo
Walter Rains
Bolivar
Fred Sick
Revival society seeks funds for home and school on Madison Ave
The Evangelical rescue and manual training society led by founder Rev. J. H. Washington asks for contributions to establish a home for wayward youths and to run a manual training school. It hopes to purchase the former Dean home on Madison Avenue if funds are raised.
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Evangelical Rescue and Manual Training Society
J. H. Washington
Judge Stallo Dead in Florence Italian Villa
Judge John B. Stallo, United States minister to Italy under Cleveland, died at Villa Romana in Florence. A former Cincinnati resident, he taught, practiced law, and served on the city’s common pleas and district court bench.
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Florence
Italy
John B. Stailo
United States
Cleveland
Villa Romana
Stalo
Cincinnati
Court of Common Pleas and District Court
Indiana to swearing in a new governor next year
Private secretary Charles E Wilson says no tears will be shed by either Gov Mount or the governor himself as he prepares to take the oath of office in Indiana a year from Monday. The incoming governor is eager to return to his favorite duties.
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Indiana
Charles E. Wilson
University of Indianapolis Washington birthday events and campus doings
University of Indianapolis to celebrate Washington's birthday with a mass meeting in February. Butler committee for athletic constitution revision includes Thompson Cunningham Loop Sweeney Atherton. Albert Butler named Butler basketball manager, Cunningham captain. Kappa reception at Butler for Miss Brayton to marry Arthur Johnson. Phi Delta Theta moves to new house with a shower reception. A Butler girl’s telephone mixup connects to Kingan & Co. pork packing, prompting humorous explanations.
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University of Indianapolis
Washington
Butler
Mehring, Johnson, Atherton
Combs
Edson
Hd Thompson
John Cunningham
Carl Loop
Joe Sweeney
John Atherton
Albert Butler
Indiana
Kappas
Miss May
Brayton
Arthur Johnson
Phi Delta Theta
Rink
Kingan & Co
Kingan’s
Ward H. Deans Will Filed for Probate
Ward H. Deans will was filed for probate on Monday leaving all property to widow Eva M. Dean. Witnesses Wilfred R. Dean and Albert Baker signed. A $30,000 bond was filed with Ella M. Dean as administratrix with sureties Edward H. Dean Wilfred R. Dean and Ella M. Dean. Edward H. said no estate estimate beyond personal property could be made. personal property valued at $15,000 and a Pennsylvania Street residence adds $15,000.
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Ward H. Dean
Eva M. Dean
Wilfred R. Dean
Albert Baker
Ella M. Dean
Ella M.dean
Edward H. Dean
Edward H
Pennsylvania St
Canvass Funds Hose at Medidian M E Meeting
At a Medidian street general ministers meeting Rev C C Lasby spoke of covert ministers met. Rev R V Hunter said the religious canvass is not yet complete and funds are short. Ministers pledged to replenish the treasury with larger church subscriptions and smaller churches following suit. Hunter notes more blanks were needed than expected.
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Medidian-st. M. E
C. C. Lasby
Cohvert
R. V. Hunter
Quayle
Hunter
Lawmakers Incorporate Union in Indianapolis
The lawmakers union of Indianapolis was incorporated on Saturday with a capital of 5000 dollars. Directors named are John H Wilde John Schneider and Charles Aumann.
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Lawmakers’ Union
Indianapolis
John H. Wilde
John Schneider
Charles Aumann
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