College professor uses language edge in Bartholomew race
In Columbus Indiana for Bartholomew county representative contest Republican Hugh Miller former Butler College history professor uses German language appeals in White Creek to win votes against Democrat Alber Blessing a skilled lawyer The race draws attention as local Republicans gain ground and Blessing widens his acquaintance lead in campaigning efforts
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Coulumbus
Ind
Bartholomew County
Hugh Th. Miller
Alber Blessing
Miller
White Creek
J. F. Cox
Columbus
Blessing
Prof. Miller
Burglar Becomes Reformer in Dr Squires Poison Plot
A professional burglar narrator uncovers a suspected poisoning scheme by Dr. Squires aimed at Miss Stetson's suitor, Mr. Goddard. He weighs evidence from medical tomes, collects facts, and contemplates arrest while pursuing truth amid a mansion intrigue.
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Charles Goddard
Belle Etson
Goddard
Dr. Squires
Miss Stetson
Godrd
Squires
A Poison Plot and a Doctor’s Clever Victory
A narrator recalls paying for an analysis that confirmed a medical foe’s superior reasoning. He leaves dejected, then decides to attend the doctor’s next meeting to protect his claim to a rare ability. The plan hinges on unseen injections and covert meetings, with the tale to continue.
Hoosierisms and Odd Local Quips Chronicle
A Rochester Republican compiles quirky utopian forecasts and odd statements from locals across Indiana. Gadsen residents hail open winters due to toothless chickens while Coon Hollow residents expect no subzero weather. Dorchester reports Alvin Murphy ill after eating toadstools. Walnut Grove notes a wicked man buried with skates. Logansport tale ends with a dream of a grand mansion faded to 15 cents for breakfast.
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Archibald McPheeters
Gadsen
Elizabeth Whitsett
Coon Hollow
Agin
Coal Trust
Leander Lutz
Hemlock
Logansport
Indiana
Odd Tales From Four Cities Highlight Tragic Deaths
A well known young farmer Ora Kaylor dies of heart disease during a ball game in Bellefontaine Ohio. Jacob Palmer of Cincinnati dies under a locomotive after being dragged by a dangling chain. Rev J H Shannon is discharged from Wheeling Methodist pulpit over alleged immorality. Benton News editor J R Green indicted in Knoxville for giving whisky and Bibles to new subscribers under a circulation scheme.
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Ora Kaylor
Cincinnati
Jacob Palmer
B. & O. Roundhouse
Palmer
Wheeling
W. Va
Methodist Church
J. H. Shannon
Knoxville
Tenn
Benton News
J. R. Green
J. W. Thomas
Green
East Tennessee
Internal Revenue
Swirl of Society and Local Matrimonial News
Dr and Mrs O C Lukenbill travel to New York for two weeks while Mrs Jeonard A Claiborne visits Washington Philadelphia and New York. Collateral notes include pony prize at Louisville show and multiple state weddings with dates and officiants. Kokomo city council sets natural gas rates at 1.25 1.50 and 2 per month for stove types.
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Mrs. O. C. Lukenbill
New York
Jeonard A. Claiborne
Washington
Philadelphia
Harry B. Smith
Ethel
Maria Catterson
George Catterson
Louisville
Margaret Kain
Bernard McCloskey
Holy Cross Church
Rev
D. McCabe
Elkhart
Margie
Edward W. Bartley
Racine
Wis
Emily Henderson
Geo. F. Rogers
Grand Rapids
Rushville
Minnie Russell
Claud Thompson
Anna Potts
Edwin R. Hisey
Clayton Potts
N. Capitolave
State Society Daughters of the Revolution
James A. Mount
William A. Bristow
D. M. Vandawalker
Hugh L. Drummond
Kokomo
Indianapolis Doctor Wills Body for Dissection
A document found in the desk of Dr. A. W. Brayton, vice-dean of the Medical College of Indiana, states that an eminent Indianapolis physician wills his body to the college for dissection after death. Brayton refuses to reveal the physician’s identity.
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A. W. Brayton
Medical College of Indiana
Indianapolis
Bratton
Brayton
Miss Hall and the Bugleville Schoolroom Incident
In Bugleville a new teacher Mary Hall faces disruption from Jonathan Hutch who toys with danger and mischief. After he places a pin in Tommy Sparrows chair and a snake in Polly Sanders desk, Hall disciplines him with a harsh whipping, earning support from Hal Norton who later becomes her escort home.
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Jonathan
Mises Hall
Mary Hall
Bugleville
Jonathan Hutch
Miss Hall
Tommy Sparrows
Polly Sanders
Polly
May
Hal Norton
Mr. Norton
Hal
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Cures Indigestion
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for dyspepsia and stomach diseases, claiming it improves digestion and overall strength. A testimonial from Prof Pleasant A. D. of Viola Arkansas praises the remedy and cautions against inferior substitutes sold by unscrupulous dealers.
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Pierce
Free Trial Treatment Offered for Wide Range of Ailments
A call for a free trial package from Dr. Lipes promises a new disease cure method. The offer targets those with weak or disordered heart lungs kidneys stomach blood liver skin muscles or nervous system issues and invites contact for the trial.
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Dr. Lipes
Free Treatment Offer From Dr Lipes Claims Cures for Wide Range of Ailments
A newspaper advertisement touts Dr Lipes free trial treatments claiming to eradicate gout paralysis dropsy rheumatism neuralgia and many other diseases. It promises quick cures with no charges or conditions and invites out of town patients to write for the trial.
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Dr. Lipes
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