Local notes from many towns reveal thefts, deaths, and civic events
Grabs and incidents sweep across state towns including burglaries in Burket, a fatal mishap near Evansville, a shipyard labor surge in Madison, a church ghost drill in Clay City, a fire at P. W. Harris barn in Williamsburg, and a missionary sendoff in Huntington. Conflicts include a river captain going speechless and a liveryman injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
P. W. Harris
Westville
R. Dolke
Greensburg
E. R. Minett
Turkey Lake
Rochester
Fulton County
Capron
Huntington
Belle Wright
Japan
Cambridge
Harry Miller
Multi-city Notices Report Reader-Friendly Local Caps
A string of short items from towns including Jonesboro Washington LaPorte Wabash New Castle Carthage Fort Wayne Alexandria Rushville Tipton Marion Lawrenceburg Greenfield Liberty Richmond Hammond and Richmond cover fires, accidents, medicals, law actions, transport, building and public works. Notable notes include a train fatality, a self-inflicted gunshot, a gas outlook, a Sunday store closure plan, a windmill patent, and a panic over hog cholera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Mill Company
Alexandria
Alexandria Glass Company
Indiana
Daniel Stewart Company
Indianapolis
Rushville
Tipton
Charles McGinn
Addie Duncan
Jimtown
Wabash
J. E. Spencer
New Billard Hall
Morton Costlow
Star Manufacturing
Pendleton
Beahm Offers Free Wedding If Groom Pledges Democratic Vote
Valparaiso official W M Beahm the Laporte justice of the peace will marry any couple free of charge if the groom pledges to vote the Democratic ticket at the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Wm. H. Beahm
Laporte
Loganstown suit over 4000 damages filed in railroad case
Loganport area notes report Marion Harper, section hand, sues the Pennsylvania railroad for 4000 dollars for injuries while in service. Other items note miners relief fund gains over 4000 dollars, Army veteran Maj George B Walter’s service, a child injured by a streetcar, a drowning, a shooting arrest, obstruction at a wedding aftermath, a prize for a children’s game, hog cholera epidemic, accidental gun injury, and local civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Marion Harper
Pennsylvania Railroad
Evansville
George B. Walter
Fort Russell
Wyo
Cuba
Philippines
Charles Bahn
Vincennes
Adam Frederick
Wabash
Will Hargraves
Black Cat
Montgomery County
Praise From a Positive Woman For Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Mrs. Martin testifies that Favorite Prescription cured her years of female weakness and she now recommends it to others. The ad claims high cure rates and benefits for most womanly diseases, with confidential mail consultations with Dr. Pierce and a free medical Adviser offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. Martin
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Tinplate workers form California mill venture
Marion Indiana, October 14. A large group of tinplate workers organized a company with $800,000 capital to build a mill in Los Angeles California. The project offers a $75,000 subsidy and 30 acres of land. Hundreds from local mills will relocate to California for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Los Angeles
Cal
California
City Council Acts as Coal Agent for Richmond
Richmond city council met in a special session to address the coal situation. A committee was appointed to investigate and report on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Gentlemen Shaving Ad Praises Hair Tone and Skin Balm
An advertisement extols Wells' Hair Tone as popular for well groomed men, promising a fresh cool head after oil application. It also touts Szacrenze Om Bars Beats for tender skin, calling it superb healing and refreshing despite rough wording and clipped text.
Rough on Hats Promises Quick Pest Eradication
An advertises a remedy named Rough on Hats claiming rapid and complete elimination of rats cockroaches and bed bugs. It gives a preparation method mixing Haven ox Rats with lard or tallow to apply into cracks and crevices and asserts guaranteed effectiveness.
Coal Procurement Plan to Offer At-Cost Coal
A plan to obtain 5 000 to 10 000 tons of coal and act as agents for the people to supply coal at cost. The operation will commence immediately.
Helmick trial reveals horse stealing ring links
In Kokomo Indiana on October 14 Perry Tyler testified at the Charles Helmick trial that he and Helmick were part of an organized gang stealing horses across Indiana Ohio Michigan and Illinois. He named associates and said wholesale arrests will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Charles Helmick
Perry
Tyler
Helmick
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Hlinvis
Farmers Supplemental Institute Planned at Cambridge City
Dublin Indiana reports unusual interest in a Farmers supplementary institute to be held in Cambridge City from November 1 to March 31. The program is expected to be arranged by two prominent workers assigned to the area in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
Farmers
Cambridge City
Here
Wayne County Apple Yield Shrinks in Bumper Ben Davis Year
Cambridge City Indiana October report notes Wayne county will have a very small apple crop this season with most fruit being Ben Davis. Whiteleys orchard, the largest in the area, yields under 500 bushels and the pear crop tops at about 100 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ind
Wayne County
Ben Davis
Whiteley
Burglars chloroform Anderson family in night raid
In Anderson Indiana on October 14 burglars sprayed chloroform through an atomizer at the West home robbing the family of $2. All woke up stupefied and could still smell the gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
John West
New Castle Box Company Formed With 50000 Capital
New Castle Indiana saw the organization of a box company on Monday with a capital stock of 50000 dollars. The New Castle canning company plans higher business next year as the box company men have leased the canning factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
New Castle Paper Box Company
New Castle Canning Company
Gold In Brown County
Mining experts report extensive gold in Brown County but extraction and marketing costs would triple the metal’s value, making profitable mining unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Columbus
Ind
Monument Erected in Waymire Family Lot
In Milton Indiana on October 14 a $2000 granite monument was installed in the Doddridge cemetery east of town marking the family lot of Isham Waymire, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton, Ind
Isham Waymire
Doddridge
Here
Prominent Citizen Dead in Elwood Inquiry
Lazarus Al is reported dead at Elwood Indiana with details of his prominence noted. The brief obituary outlines his public service and local impact, marking a sudden end as officials prepare tributes and community members reflect on his contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Lazarus al
Health and common sense curb female illnesses, says Mrs Martins
Mrs Sallie Martins president of the Mutual Social Science Club urges study of health laws to prevent reliance on cure-alls. She recalls a three year old prescription that cured her long standing female weakness and promotes informed treatment over broad, unproven solutions.
Lenberg of Elwood Dies at 64 From Apoplexy
Lenberg, a highly respected Elwood citizen aged 64, died of apoplexy. He was father to ten children, with five of his sons established as businessmen in the gas belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenberg
Elwood
Swirl of Society Reports Local Receptions and Mixings
The Indiana bankers association plans a reception at the Propylaeum on October 22. Dr Francis O Dorsey hosted a bachelor dinner at the University club Monday night. Mrs Emma Eckhouse and Miss Jessie Eckhouse travel to New York en route to Europe. Mrs Albert Rabb spoke on Literary silhouettes at the Fortnightly club Tuesday. Miss Lucile Donion returns from visiting Memphis and New Orleans. Miss Mary Wilson hosted a bridal dinner for Edith Smith Monday with lavender and green decor. Mrs Durbin to host Monday afternoons starting October 20 and Gov and Mrs Durbin to receive on the first and third Mondays each month. George S Maliphant of Marion and Elizabeth Hopkins of Pontardulais Wales announce their marriage. they are en route to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Donion
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Mary Wilson
Edith Smith
George S. Maliphant
Marion
Elizabeth Hopkins
Pontardulais
Wales
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Ashley
Gerry Wickcier
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Madison
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Otto Campbell
Terre Haute
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Kendalville
W. E. Davis
Burket
Stinesville
Will Liford
Franklin
James Ware
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Clay City
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Worthington
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New Albany
Feen
Bray’s
Hartina
Usc
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Lafayette St
Newark
N.J
Hay
U.S
Hay Sexrclations Co
Miay
Harfina
Carter
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Mass
Stucky
Illinois
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N. Penn
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Delaware
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McLean
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Meridian
Mueller
Virginia Ave
Poe Peets Stockmeyer
Madison Ave
Dunlop
Prospect & Laurel
Watson
Bismarck
Park Phar
Washington
Earl Gwin
Jonesboro
Alma Vandervan
Thomas Gormerly
White River
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Marinda White
Springville
Charles Shumaker
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Overly
Carthage
Christian Church
Elbins
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George Blakeman
City Drug Stores
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Covington
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Big Chicken Hawk
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Greenfield
John M. Campbell
Bertha Hollis
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Liberty
Stanton
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Levi - Wood
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Home Telephone Company
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Hammond
Herman Maybaum
John Clark
Hobart
E. P. Ames
Kankekee
James M. Starr
Sheridan-st
Stevens
Connersville
Shelbyville
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W. F. McNaughton
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New York
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Boston Limited
N.Y
Boston
Knic
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Elkhart
ST. Louis
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Wash
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Bloomington
D. P
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Ebus Lene
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Col
Vincennes Express
Mad
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Vernon
Louisville
Dayton
Xenia
Pittsburg
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Phila
Chicao
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J. Louis Limited
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P. D
Detroit Express
MONON
Chicago
Indianapoliailwa
Chicago Night Express
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Fast Mail
S. P
Chicago Express
Veatibule
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Hlinots
Seton Streets
Decatur & Wi
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Ngton Street
Satern
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Detroit
Chicago, Ltd
Muncie
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City
Union Traction Company
Magnolia Ridg
Kentucky Ave
Marrland St
Anderson, Muncie
Anderson and
Wake
Kentucky
South Capital
Maunde
Indianapois & Martinsville Rapid Transit Co. Ie
Brooklyn
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Union Depot
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Meridian Streets
Hyder
Pennsylvania Streets
E. E Ensley
S&ubbine Hotel
Mutual Social Science Club
Ing
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Propylaeum
Francis O. Dorsey
University Club
Emma Eckhouse
Jessie Eckhouse
Europe
Albert Rabb
Columbia Bicycles
Lilly & Stalnaker
East Washington Street
Marvel
Marvel CO
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Times
L. E. Morrison & CO
W. Washington-st
Frank H. Carter
Massachusetts
Chas
W. Eichrodt
Sloan Drug Cr
W. Washingbost
Dragrisis
Gem Laundry
Indiana Ave
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Sea Box
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Op Remedy Co
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Waa
Washington &T
Jedianazelia
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