Escape on Indiana train frees three prisoners at Monon
In a November transfer from Indiana reformatory Jeffersonville to the state prison in Michigan City three inmates escaped at Monon. Handcuffed in pairs, Bert Lewis of Kokomo Patrick Crook of New Albany and James Nixon of Shelbyville slipped their restraints and fled. Deputies and guards pursued but found no clue. All three were serving petty charges.
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Michigan City
Ind
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Monon
Bert Lewis
Kokomo
Patrick Crook
New Albany
James Nixon
Shelbyville
To Attend the Bedside of Her Dying Mother
Anderson Indiana November 13 Mrs Gertrude Gant has been in jail since the deathbed illness of her mother prompting a plea for release. The case highlights the strain between custody and family ties as authorities consider compassionate grounds.
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Anderson
Ind
Gertrude Gant
Woman testifies to Kidney Pills aiding daughter
Mrs. Margaret Hale of 1320 South Meridian Street reports her 17 year old daughter suffered kidney trouble described as Bright's disease. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she improved markedly, continuing treatment for three boxes. She regained appetite and sleep, with better overall health. Sold by Fortier Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
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Margaret Hale
South Meridian St
Bright
Dean
Henry J. Houder
August Freed On Bond After Arrest For Robbery At Home
August faced charges of stealing clothes and was released on Wednesday. She was allowed to visit her dying mother, Mrs Knotts, in Noblesville immediately upon learning of the arrest. Mrs Knotts was prostrated and confined to bed. Physicians say there is little hope for recovery.
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Mrs.Knotts
Noblesville
Whitewater
Samuel
Garrett
Martinsville
Arnot Williams
John Harden
Greenbburg
Elias Kennedy
Shelbyville
Lymouth
Will Cochran
Knightsville
John H. Wright
Anderson
Elias Petty
South Bend
Elsie Jacobs
Elwood
Willam Sykes
Venice
Amalgamated Association of Iron’ Workers
Columbus
Knightstown
William Farrow
Sheridan
William Call
Farrow
Lilian Bain
Parke City
Utah
Logansport
Myrtle Bacon
William Bacon
Tale of Unseen Hunter and Local Shootings
Bedford Indiana navy version reports Charles Pace missing after hunting with wife awaiting shopping plans in afternoon. Muncie scene recounts Charles Howell shot during a dance quarrel by Bert Lewis. Lewis jailed on shooting with intent to kill. New Albany divorce filing alleges Rev Ulysses Sutherlin choked wife Geneva Sutherlin. couple married 1900 Sellersburg Indiana.
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Bedford
Ind
Navy
Charlea Pace
Muncie
Charles Howell
Bert Lewis
Lewis
Howell
Metro
New Albany
Geneva Sutherlin
Ulysses
the Park Christian Church
Sellersburg
Quail Hunting Accident Near Elnora Injures John Alexandria
In Washington Indiana on November 13 1900 John Alexandria was accidentally shot while hunting near Elnora. Thomas Sears and Ollie Meyers fired at a quail in a cornfield and did not know Alexandria stood in that direction. Fifty buckshot were removed from his legs and body.
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Washington
Ind
Elnora
John Alexandria
Thomas
Sears
Ollie Meyers
Alexander
Lumber dealer crushed by falling limb in woods incident
In Scottsburg Indiana on Wednesday S W Burnett a lumber dealer was struck by a limb while timber buying. The Civil War veteran lies in serious condition. In Elwood Indiana D S Porter and Mrs Elizabeth Porter renew their marriage contract for the fifth time, stating they see no failure in marriage.
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Bscottsburg
Ind
WH. Burnett
Elwood
Lves
Porter
Marion
Elizabeth Porter
Doctor Stown Detchion Dies After Paralysis in New Richmond
Crawfordsville Indiana November 12 Dr Stown Detchion a prominent physician of New Richmond died of paralysis Wednesday night after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident and well known in medical circles. He leaves a widow and several children. The community mourns the loss of a respected physician and neighbor.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Stown Detchion
New Richmond
Indiana snippets of misfortune and civic notes
A long list of local items spans multiple towns with deaths by illness and accident, arrests, marriages, divorces, and community events. Notable mentions include PERU and KNIGHTSVILLE fatalities, a daylight robbery in Muncie, a daybreak gas inspector report in Hartford City, and civic notices in Anderson, Bloomington, and Noblesville alongside ongoing local political and social developments.
Gentlemen Shaving Aid and Pest Remedies Adverts
An old classified style ad promotes LEAURELLE Batu for tender skin with healing soothing refreshing claims priced at 25c. It also advertises Rough on Rats pest killer for ants cockroaches bed bugs and rats priced at 15 and 252.
Extraordinary wallpaper sale with graded prices
An advertisement offers wall paper at reduced rates for the balance of the month. 10c papers hung for 5c a roll, 16c papers for 3c, 20c papers for 2c, and QC papers free. Prices shown in plain figures. Includes contact details and various business notes across multiple listings.
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James H. Cordray
Virginia-ave
Notice of liquor license applications in Indianapolis wards
Two notices warn voters in Center township Marion county Indiana that David Davis and Sigmond Schoen will apply at the December 1902 county commissioners term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises. Davis reports 551 East Washington Street in Ward 10. Schoen reports 949 Virginia Avenue in Ward 13, both in two story brick buildings with rooms fronting north and east respectively.
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Tenth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Washington St
Renard’s Sub
Outlet
Indianapolis
David Davis
Limited license filings for Indianapolis alcohol sales
Two filings list applicants Haffner a 20th Century Cake Pans store and Simon Goldsmith seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors at premises on Massachusetts Avenue and Center Township. Details include business locations, building sizes, ward numbers, and addresses in Indianapolis Morton County Indiana.
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Haffner
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Liquor License Sought for Ward 13 Indianapolis
The voters of the Thirteenth ward in Center Township Marion County Indiana sought a license at the December 1902 term to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business would be located at the northwest corner of Virginia avenue and Bradshaw street on the first floor of a two story brick building, lot 50 in Bradshaw Holmes subdivision outlot 103, Ward 13 location.
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Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
Virginia Ave
Bradshaw’s
Indianapolis
Sigmond Schoen
Massachusetts Ave
Sittag
Exchange Land Company
Outlet
Indianapols
Morton County
Simon Goldsmith
Eleventh
Board of Commissioners
State of
Washington St
Sam Trattner
Thirteenth Ward
Bradshaw St
Bradshaw & Holmes
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Ill
Edine
M. A. Conley
Drs. Kennedy & Keagan
South Meridian Street
India
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Fortier-Milburn Co
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Joseph Fulmer
Bloomington
Edward F. Hall
Joseph Campbell
Carnegie Library
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Westfield
Edward
Neil
Hamilton County News
Mores Haynes
Riverside
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Harry Miller
Sullivan—Commissioners
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Dayton
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Andrew Crabtree
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Clay Ryman
New Castle
O. M. Dixon
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Connersville
Reese Petro
Fred Malone
Margaret Smullen
Raleigh
Charles Edwards
Milton
O. H. Beeson
Richmond Interurban Company
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John Furgeson
Timothy Hay
Richmond
Yorgan
Union City
Ezra Thompson
Hartford City
Kinney
Michael Reiddy
Court House Tower
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Wells
Mister Git and Supply Co
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Thick
Chicago
Teat Physicians
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Abe
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Ead
Essie Bartlett Davis the
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Knowston Danderine Co
Danderine
Jessie Bartlett Davis
May Densmore
Miss Densmore
Damderine
Knowlton Danderine CO
Knowlton Danee Co
Stark
Razora and Barber Supplies
J. E. Bodine & Co
E. Ohio
E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool Building
Union Station
Denison
Purcell
College Ava
Springfield
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Lake Erie & Western
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Ohio
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Cor Is Drug CO
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Cleveland Express
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Fort Wayne Express
Pate
Boston Limited
Taion City
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Kniebke
Benton Harbor Line
Benton Harbor Express
Elkhart
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St. Louis Southwestern Lim
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D.S
Terre Haute & Mattoon
St. Louis Express
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Kankakee
Chicago Fast Mail
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Chicago Night Express
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N. Vernon & Louisville
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Mail & Peoria
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Yeria
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St. Louis
West
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Western Express
Terre Haute and Effingham
Terre Haute Express
All Points West
Cincinnati, Harmilton Railway
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Cincinnati Fact Mail
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Cincinnati Limited
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Indianapsis Airway
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Decatur
Western
Lafayette & Mich
Union Traction Company
Magnolia Bldg
Kentucky Ave
Maryland St
Alexandria
Anderson and Muncie
Laavo
Bearm Tirang
Kentucky
South Capital
Manche
Wood
Alexandris
Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Co
Fasuty
Brooklyn
Mooresville
Air Rail
Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company
Union Depot
Louisiana Street
Pelate
Meridian Streets
Theater
Huder’s Drug Store
Cornerington
Pennsylvania Streets
Ensley’s
Stabbins Hotel
Indianapolis & Eastern RY. CO
Greenfield Line
Zoom I
Franklin
Greenfeld
Meridian
Georgia
Greenfield
Intermedate
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Marvel
Marvel Co
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Times
Frank H. Carter
W. Wash
Anf
Chas
Eichrodt
Union Statis
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