Mystery man found dead in woods near Magerstown
In Magerstown Indiana on November 13 a unknown man was found in a thicket south of town. The body was decomposed and badly burned by time. He was about 25 with black hair and well dressed. Two lottery tickets and a baby pin engraved with Faring were in his pockets. No one missing. investigators suspect stranger suicide or foul play.
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Magerstown
Ind
Johnim& Mer
Here
Wim
Mer
Aimon
Aimon Which Was Engraved, “Faring
A LIAR AND A SHIP Ruling in poolroom case
Harding attorney for Michael Toomey faces contempt fine of 10 dollars plus costs by Judge Wharton after incident in police court. Harting Browley exchanged insults with Prosecutor Benedict as Ruegen and Sahm testified for the defense. In Louisville, Hunter leads Edwards by a small margin for Congress. Chicago reports arrest of alleged forgers L Kaine alias H Miller and H J Beoit, cited as two of the cleverest in the country.
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ON. Harding
Michael Toomey
Triad
Wharton
Harting
Ghicago
L. Kaine
H. Miller
H. J. Beoit
Last Pensioner of War of 1812 Lives in AVA NY
Hiram Sax Cronk, born April 29 in Frankfort Herkimer County NY, is described as the last pensioner of the War of 1812 now living near AVA with daughter Mrs Sarah Crowley. He remains a temperate Christian man, prays nightly, and has not slept well for five years while his family tend him. Cronk enlisted at 14 with his father and two brothers, serving at Sackett's Harbor under Captain H Mann Fuller. He has drawn a pension of 12 per month until February last year when Congress raised it to 63 per month.
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Ava
N.Y
Hiram Sax Cronk
Sarah Crowley
Mr. Cronk
Frankfort
Herkimer County
New York
Cronk
Crowley
Walang
Caper
John
Jas, Cronk
Western
N. Y
Apt. Hdmann Fuller
New York Volunteers
Sackett's Harbor
Congress
Charles
Fred
Walter Landis
Fairbanks
Michigantown
Ind
Alvin McCormick
Vincennes
Indiana
Abner MM. Fuller
Pleasant Milla
A. H. Jones
Whitewater
Beale
Muncie
Indianapolls
Payne
Anna Dreyer
Samuel Kober
Joseph Kreyer
Birdie Knntts
St. Louis
Baumhoff
Beveridge
J. P. Brown
Connersville
Finfey Johnson
David Weed
Indianapolis
W. Hi Harn
Fairmount
Milwaukee
Wis
Michigan City
Man 63 Ends Life With Hatchet in Philadelphia
Philadelphian Even Carlson 63, father of eight, killed himself with a hatchet fearing asylum. He was taken to St Agnes hospital conscious until death. Neighbors say he had previous suicide attempts by river jump and headbutt, with doctors differing on his mental state.
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Philadelphia
Carlson
St. Agnes’ Hospital
Ed Carlsen
Renin
Married Me Bell Boy Chicago Casts Romantic Union
Frank B Peck bellboy at Hotel Wellington and actress Miss Jean Montgomery wed in Chicago after a chance rooftop water pitcher moment. The bride, older by two years, is known for roles including A Trip to Chinatown. They married by Justice Mup mhy after meeting at the hotel office. Montgomery coal heir A G H Montgomery of Covington Kentucky is noted. Rhé had come from the west to join The Girl from Dixie revival.
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Chicago
Frank B. Peck
Wellington
Jean Montgomery
Chinatown
Lynda Leigh
Ofice
Meena Clerk
Atinrward
Justice Mupmhy
Peckix
Montgomery
Stangomery Coal Company
Covington, Ky
West
Dixie
Jury returns manslaughter verdict in Davis trial
After 28 minutes deliberation the Newport jury found Frat. Davis guilty of manslaughter in the case of William A. Collins. The report notes the defendant’s trial and mentions local color about “Jolly Lee” Trickey, a showman known to locals, with uncertain details on his fate and health.
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Frat. Davis
William A. Collins
Burglary at City Home Reported on North Lincoln Street
Burglars entered the residence of Robert Repass at 622 N Lincoln Street early Friday morning by breaking a rear window. They stole two black suits a brown suit a pair of patent leather shoes and several other clothing items. Repass estimates the loss at over 32 dollars.
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Robert Repass
N. Linofsst
Repass
Off for school send youngster away well fed
A Worcester Mass girl details experiments with Grape-Nuts showing improvement in digestion, energy, and study ability after replacing a poor diet. She cites weight gain, clearer thinking, less headaches, and greater ambition, urging others to try the cereal and look for The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Worcester
Mass
Tirad
Postum Ca
Battie Creek
Wellville
Indifferent Edward Hoover Hanged in Michigan City Prison
Edward Hoover was executed by hanging at Michigan City state prison after being condemned for killing his father in law Frank Sutton. He showed little emotion, spoke only when addressed, and faced a lengthy appeals process before the 12:05 am execution. Hoover’s wife had pleaded for commuting the sentence, but Gov. Durbin did not intervene. William Hoover of Sheridan, Indiana, attended to his brother’s body.
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Edward Hoover
Ifon
Michigan City
Hoover
Sutton
Dreenton
William Hoover
Sheridan
Ind
Frank Sutton
W. Maryland Sr
Sulton
Hot Tim
Durbin
New Arrests in Big Four Freight Car Theft Ring
New arrests in the Big Four freight car theft ring were reported on Thursday night and Friday morning. Jack Addington, a Big Four freight conductor, Jack Sc Ginley, a Big Four passenger brakeman, and Harry C Edwards, a Big Four employee living in Brightwood, are named in connection with the Harry Knickerbocker scheme. Plunder was found at McGinley’s room over Massachusetts Avenue. The three men deny involvement, though they were implicated in Knickerbocker’s confession to detectives.
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Jack Addington
Jack ScGinley
Harry C. Edwards
Brightwood
Harry Knickerbocker
McGinley
Massachuset
Ave
Edwards
Addington
Big Four
Unpleasant Experience Promotes Pyramid Pile Cure
An article argues many surgeons push hemorrhoid operations for temporary relief while nine of ten cases recur. It promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as an effective, less painful alternative sold by Pyramid Dru Co. and promises a free booklet from Marshall, Michigan.
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Pyramid Dru Co
Marshall
Mich
Roses Display Draws Crowds In Indianapolis Event
The most beautiful rose display ever seen in Indianapolis drew hundreds to Tomlinacn Wall Thursday evening. A $40 prize offered by Cant. and Mrs. W H English for a new rose zone named Rerahad Orr English after their daughter was awarded to E G Hull of Richmond for a new aulger pink rose. All nine prizes went to Indiana florists.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinacn Wall
Cant
Gas Explosion Threatens Fatalities At Marion Home
A gas explosion near a Marion home Friday morning fatally harmed a family of four and a boarder, with a house destroyed and residents hospitalized after firefighters battled the blaze. Other items note political updates, postal shifts, and potential naval training site recommendations on Lake Michigan.
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Marion
Benjamin Tian
Floyd White
M Gan
Hiatt
Prisoners Attack Jail Keeper in Wayne County
In Wayne County jail, inmates Plymall Fry and Sylvester Marcum attacked the jailer with chairs and pokers after claiming poor food. Fry was badly injured and the jailer's face was left a mass. disturbance quelled as guards intervened at the jail.
Opaque Shades Special at Taylor Carpet Co
Opaque Shades 35c each, 100 dozen limited offer on all colors with fringe. Mounted on spring toilets, general SéD quality, includes bracheta thin work cach ti. Taylor Carpet Co continuing bargains at 4 W. Washington St. in Indianapolis promotions in The Sun.
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Taylor Carpet CO
W. Washington St
LOUISVILLE SEMINARY LECTURE SPARKS REFUSAL TO STOP
In Louisville Kentucky on November 13 W D tiay Woh, a Southern Baptist seminary graduate from a nearby city, delivered an informal lecture at the seminary. He supported Dewileism in his remarks, which provoked strong reaction among attendees and caused some to leave the room.
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Louisville
Tiay Woh
Southert Baptist Theological Seminary
Ybun City
Tine
Indiana and Eastern Ry Greenfield Line Schedule
Indianapois and Eastern railway announces timetable effective Sept 7. Passenger cars depart Richmond New Castle and intermediate stations at 6:37 a.m. and 1 0 37 p.m. with hourly runs Sundays. Greenfield Knightstown and intermediates start at 5:57 a.m. and run hourly to 9:37 p.m. Last car 11:15 p.m. Combination cars depart 6:37 a.m. 9:57 a.m. 2:57 p.m. 7:57 p.m. Freight for Greenfield and intermediates arrives 7:50 p.m. leaves 9:00 p.m. Also arrives 2:00 p.m. leaves 3:30 p.m.
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Indianapolis & Eastern RY CO
Greenfield Line
Franklin Guilding
Mehil Ian
Georgia
Wer
Tor Richmond
New Castle
Greenfield
Knightstown
Pasenger Cara Vary
Expresa
W. m
Greenfeld
Iadianapolis
Greenwood
Franklin RR
Pennsylvania
Washington-sta
Meridiansia
Gatenwood
Fragmentary 19th Century Route Note Between Cities
A damaged OCR entry describes a trip between Indianapolis and Shelbyville with references to Meridian time stamps and a roundtrip ticket from Hades's drug store. The text is incomplete and contains many garbled terms and inconsistent spellings, yielding uncertain place names and timings.
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Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Traction Con
Indianapolie
Indiabapalla
Hades
Tata Ayer
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