Evansville Naming Feud Spurs Town Rivalry and Murky Deaths
A string of local incidents across Indiana towns follows a naming dispute near Evansville and Kokomo. Reports describe threats, a planned hanging, fatal gas deaths near Huntington and Fort Wayne, a pair of suicides tied to a harvest, burglaries in Brazil and Winamac, and various accidents and oddities from Madison to Peru. The scattered items note civic pride, public safety worries, and rising tensions with railroads and local authorities, all amid a broad mosaic of small-town misfortune and curiosity.
Evansville real estate firm forms seven-director outfit
Incorporated Friday the Evansville real estate and building company launches with seven directors and capital stock of fifty thousand dollars. The telegraphers dispute with Monon is settled and operators receive about ten dollars monthly in added pay. Gustav Helbing Charles Kuehn and Eddie Monroe face grand jury for alleged break into Monon freight cars. they are labeled tramps. Rev. E A P Haines will lead Sunday YMCA meeting. The July secretary Didom report shows sixty new members over last July. Big Four dispatch boss O W Beckwith named trainmaster between here and Chicago. Creamer will oversee Indianapolis Cincinnati division. Two boys ages twelve and eight bound over for alleged theft from Caroline Ehrman’s house. Ice cream supply issues rise during heat wave. State agricultural board authorizes tunnel construction beneath Monon railroad at site chosen by J W Hadley Samuel Hanway and others for new fair grounds.
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John Childers
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Charles Winn
Atwell
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Brazil
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Thomas Norman
Elwood
Grover
Air Show
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Huntington
Geo
Hite
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Andrew Abpiauah
Madison
Marion Normal School
Winamac
Arthur Brown
Anderson
Rushville
HE. & J. Safe
Laporte
Warsaw
Peru
Logansport
Bob Bartlett
Marion
Dr. Coutins
Dakota
Laporte County
Scott Edwards
Bloomingport
Evansville Real Estate and Building Company
Monon
Gustav Helbing
Charles Kuehn
Eddie Monroe
Grand Jury
E. A. P. Haines
Y.M.C.A
Didom
O. W. Beckwith
Big Four
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Chicago
R. Doyle
Creamer
Indianapolis
Caroline Ehrman
Corliss-st
Sun
State Agricultural Board
H. I. Howland
Frank P. Johnson
G. W. Lancaster
Jay G. Voss
J. W. Hadley
Samuel Hanway
Voss
Cyclists To Race At State Fair Grounds And More
160 acres will be devoted to wheelmen at Chicago during the world’s fair. Thomas Hay Walter and Howard Marion tour the Shenandoah valley after the Washington meet. Zigzag club plans a great racing meet at the state fair grounds on Sept 5 and 6 with a prize list being prepared and entry hooks opening soon. Pendleton cycling club has prizes for a race in that place next Wednesday with six events and Indianapolis wheelmen entered. Arthur Zimmerman, the world beater, arrived in New York after riding to Asbury Park on supporters’ shoulders. Mount Nebo near Millersville hosts a lively camp with Zigzag club, dogs chained in hen coops and dynamite in roasting cars. mosquitoes swarm the nearby timber. New measures will chain and seat prisoners during transport after recent escapes. Frank Wilson, an escaped prisoner, remains missing. sheriffs request Wilson return with the handcuffs. Loved by Aurora Wiener Beer, August Exprich agent.
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Chicago
Thomas Hay
Walter
Howard Marion
Shenandoah Valley
Washington
State Fair Grounds
Pendleton Cycling Club
Indianapolis
HE. V. Minor
Charley Kurtz
George Lazarus
Ei. Roll
Ellis Hunter
Arthur Zimmerman
Eaglish
New York
Parise
Asbury Park
Mount Nebo
Fall Creek
Millersville
Rains Delay Races And Baseball Notes From The Era
Rain interrupted Cleveland and Rushville races while Dixon fights Skelly set for New Orleans on Sept. 6. Mentions of bicycle record attempts in Chicago August 6 and various baseball scores with Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Baltimore Washington details. Umpire Tim Hurst to winter in San Francisco and public commentary on Umpire Mitchell’s Alaska plan.
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Rex
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Skelly
New Orleans
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John West
Chicago
Pittsburg
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Monmouth
Anna
Comanche
Outer Circle
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Kirsch
Julian
Killen
Washington
Baltimore
Brighton Beach
Ela
Morella
Cassanovia
Mabel Gienn
Tea Tray
West Moretash
Ohio St. Grounds
Sullivan
Ind
Clarksville
Cora Rivys
Billy D
Jack McAuliffe
Bangor
Bay St. Louis
Myers
Tim Hurst
San Francisco
Mitchell
Alaska
Boston Herald
New York
Stein
Kaddock
Daily
Crane
Doyle
Boston
Philadelphia
Nichola
Kelly
Weyhing
Sunday Worship Services Across City Churches
Roberts park M E church led by Rev C A Van Anda holds morning and evening services. Second Presbyterian with Rev JA Milburn offers both sessions. Central Ave M E church features a morning sermon by Rev Jas E Gilbert with no evening service. First Baptist and First Presbyterian share a Sunday morning union service. Central Christian with Rev D R Lucas presents The best test of character in morning service. Tabernacle Presbyterian morning sermon by Rev Geo I Hill with no evening service. Mount Jackson chancel hosts evening temperance services led by Rev S A Ja ines with singing by J A Allison.
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Roberts Park
M. E
C. A. van Anda
Second Presbyterian Church
Milburn
Central Ave
Jas. E. Gilbert
First Baptist
First Presbyterian
Central Christian Church
D. R. Lucas
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Geo. 1. Hill
Mount Jackson Chayiel
Blackford-st. Church
S. A.jaines
J. A. Allison
Keeley Institute Debate Spurs Mixed Opinions in Plainfield
A discussion deconstructs the Keeley Institute at Plainfield, claiming its method consists of a system of formulas rather than a single cure. Critics note temporary cures from other physicians, while Keeley supporters emphasize long term relief after six months post treatment. The piece highlights Dr. Keeley’s lasting impact and urges responsible recovery, not mere pursuit of a cure. It also lists multiple rail and excursion offers and local advertisements, reflecting a bustling urban paper rhythm.
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Dr. Keeley
Kesley Institute
Plainfield
Iman
Keeley Institute
Opie Reed
Profession That Sinks Roots in Short-Hand Education
The article argues stenography and typewriting are enduring professions with growing demand. It criticizes crowded commercial schools and praises specialized institutes offering personal instruction and flexible tuition. Examples include Cincinnati Phonographic Institute and Indianapolis Stenographic Institute, stressing focused study, modern methods, and job placement as key benefits.
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Business College
Phonographic Institute
Cincinnati
Benn Pitman
Pitman
America
Indianapolis Sonographic Institute
Lorraine Building
Stenographic Institute
Persens
Ty Sun Real Estate and Notices on Page Two
Fragmentary classified section notes bargains in real estate and miscellaneous coins for sale. Mentions contact on page two and reads as a casual money loan pitch with scattered names and items.
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Colomc
Tae Sun
Notlea
Ty Sun
Colamn
Receipts and market notes from Indianapolis Union Stock Yards
The July 30 1892 market report shows light cattle on sale with a quiet tone. It lists prices for shipping and best grades, notes on hogs and sheep trading, and includes the city grain market and futures quotes from Chicago and local wagon bids.
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Indianapolis Union
Vriday
Pgh Iias
Timothy
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