Bessie Mulhall Kills Big Gray Wolf on Ranch
Miss Bessie Mulhall, daughter of Col. Zach Mulhall, roped and killed a large gray wolf on her Oklahoma ranch. The trophy is sent to Theodore Roosevelt in New York. Known for fearless horsemanship, rifle skill, and socialite grace, she splits time between St. Louis winters and Oklahoma summers.
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Bessie’ Mulhall
St. Louis
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Miss Mulhall
Col
Zach Mulhall
Planters
Big Mulhall Ranch
Oklahoma
Bessie
Great Southwest
Bessie Brander
Hoyt
Texas
Captain Davis's Fourth Wife Stuns Two Daughters
In Hercules Center the widowed captain aged 60 secretly courts Rose Ann Rogers, but his plan ends as Dorcas and Sadie Bell fear a fourth wife. A note announces marriage, yet Rhody Bassett arrives as the lucky bride, leaving the sisters shocked but forced to accept the new stepmother.
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Davis
Hercules Center
Dorcas
Sadie Bell
Rose Ann Rogers
Sadie
Mrs. Almiry
Leah Baker
Rose Ann
Hercules
Rose Anon
Rhody Basset
John Basset
B— County
Rhody Bassett
Rhody Davis
Saide Bell
Autumn splendor and divine harvest on a holy ground
A Boston Transcript poem portrays autumn as a sacred display. The burning colors on hills and plains mirror sunset skies while Ceres blesses fields with golden fruit and snowless abundance. It calls heavenward gratitude for the Creator's wisdom and gift of plenty to mankind.
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Ceres
Aphorisms of Courage and Character
A collection of maxims on virtue endurance and resolve from Povee Schiller Horace James McCune J Anderson Sydney Smith Bulwer and others. The quotes praise perseverance conscience courage and good nature as the foundation of true breeding and success.
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Schiller
Horace
James McCune
J. Anderson
Sydney Smith
Bulwer
Local Photo Deals and Cold Remedy Offerings
A brief ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinize Tablets for a cold in the head with Clark at 116 N HLst offering photographs at the lowest price. The fragment hints at a shop or street vendor promoting both remedies and cheap portraits.
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Clark
Hlst
Burglary Interview Cited by Multiple Papers
A Detroit Free Press quote recalls a burglar describing a locked house and a wardrobe falling on him. A Chicago Times Herald exchange has Miss Katosh unsure why anyone looks at her. A Chicago Tribune note has a question about Adirondack deer hunting with a startled reply.
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Detroit Free Press
Human Folly and the Call to Learn Across Life
A Somerville Journal quip urges continual learning as life length is a chance to add to wisdom. It notes many say learning is right yet few truly seek useful thoughts and labor to be wise, highlighting age and youth in mutual folly.
Hat fashions of the season with Tam o Shanter and Gainsborough
The article describes Tam o Shanter hats with a jaunty quill through the crown and biscuit cloth and russet panne options with green quills and a gold ribbon. It highlights the Gainsborough for formal events in black or brown velvet with steel or rhinestone buckles and ostrich feathers.
Umbrella and fashion details echo vintage elegance
The item list describes an umbrella with an ivory carved handle and wooden rod, plus a hair ornament featuring a full rose with rhinestones. It notes larger gold and silver chatelaine bags, raw velvet trim bands, and a call for excellent velvet quality.
Bread and curls and flannel waists noted
A mother advises little girls to eat all bread and crust so hair curls naturally. The column then comments on flannel waists overtaking silk for afternoon wear with subdued colors and plain designs, while silk waists remain popular for matinees or demi toilette occasions.
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Mamma
Brave Sister Saves Brother After Revolver Accident
Ten year old Frank Hebauger was shot in the side by a revolver. His sister Mary Hebauger carried him to Dr. Horace Benson half a mile to two and a half miles away, aided by towels to stem the bleeding. The boy survived after the doctor stopped the flow of blood.
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Frank Hebauger
West Spring Mill
Mary
Horace Benson
Tie
Miss Hebanger
Women's Ways Echoes in Gossip and Scorn
A quip about women calling them foolish and persistent. a remark notes that a woman cannot let an old love affair die and keeps reviving it to test its truth. The dialogue reflects period attitudes and sharp wit.
Home Endorsement and Irvington Sewer Bid Notice
This item presents a community endorsement for Dean's Kidney Pills with a local user testimonial and notes that bids will be received by the Irvington Board of Trustees on November 14 for an underground surface sewer project, with plans on file and a meeting for objections to be held at the town engineering office.
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Board of Trustees
Irvington
Ind
Ritter
Washington
First Alley
Samuel M’gaughey
Four Triplets Reported in Indiana Births for 1900
For the year ending October 1, 1900 Indiana recorded 40 900 births with 20 345 white male and 19 016 white female. There were 379 black male and 350 black female births. Deaths totaled 24 099. Four instances of twins or triplets were noted, including four triplets.
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Indiana
Society Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Events
The Swirl of Society reports engagements and weddings in Wabash with Miss Verta Whitcraft marrying Joseph W. Murphy, assisted by prosecutor. social luncheons honor Mrs. Addison C. Harris and Miss Blanche Jelleff. Woodruff club hosts a November 27 opening. L M Wainwright of Indianapolis weds Miss Nelie Palmer in New York. R B Gruelle to stage annual art exhibit at Lieber's next week.
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Wabash
Verta. Whitcraft
Joseph W. Murphy
Wabash County
J. W. Vigus
Charles IE. Hall
Blanche Jelleff
Woodruff Club House
L. M. Wainwright
Indianapolis
Nelile Palmer
Church of the Transfiguration
New York
R. B. Gruelle
Lieber’s
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Sole
United States
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Peideames
Nis
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Ellen Ellenbeck
Turin
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Schenectady
N.Y
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Ohio St
Progress Laundry
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Delaware St
Dr. Peterson
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Indianapolia, Ind
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J. C. Wright
Addison C. Harris
Capital City
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
Moses Optical CO
I. M. Rowe
Melville
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W. Wash. St
Jewel
Wilson National Surgical Institute
H. C. Krentler & Co
Ohio Street
R.F. Stone
West
Morton Place
Central-ave
Anna KR
Meyer
OAS
D. Githens
College-ave. Olé
Chas. L. Hartman
Washington St
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Lilly & Stalnaker
Taggart Bakery
Ellsworth Glenn
KEW
192 & CO
Mass. Ave
WD. Allison & CO
E. Seuth St
Hoenig
Meridian
Yusin
Lanmer
Bustia
Gallet
Vories
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Eahingion St
Imma Ebow
D. P. Stirk & CO
N. East
Physicians and Surgeons
J. A. Sutcliffe
Surgeok
M. Ciles
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Chicago, Indianapolis & Lemerille
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W. Washington
Chicago
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