Injuries and deaths reported from hunting across Indiana
In Huntington Ben Hewenstine a Brippus youth was killed when a loaded shotgun discharged in the hands of Ed Keller during a hunt. In Marion Tony Kimball aged 37 was shot in the knee while examining a companion’s gun. In Decatur Fred Hossman 12 died at home after his gun discharged when picked up, both hammers cocked.
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Huntington
Ind
Ben Hewenstine
Ed Keller
Hawenstine
Marion
Tony Kimball
Decatur
Fred Hoss
Berne
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Says Copeland
Mr J Copeland of 203 Brown Ave reports constant loins pain and morning stiffness. After using several medicines he tried Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J Huder's store. He says the pills helped after a few days, proving better than others. Sold for 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Cines
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.y
United States
Doan’s
Swindlers Try to Sell Dublin Man Electric Rig
In Dublin Ohio or Pleasant Hill, two strangers attempted to swindle Jerry Jordan of Pleasant Jill by selling a $60 electric lighting device for 34. They had him sign a contract placed in a sealed envelope to be opened only upon delivery. He later found he signed for 12 machines at 364 each. They threatened arrest for violating postal laws and demanded $800 to drop the matter before departing.
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Jordan
Heirship Process for German Estate with Twenty Heirs
Taylor reports that the German government has passed the claim to the estate to him and his task is to prove his heirship. In total twenty heirs share the estate and are preparing to submit proof of their rights to the property.
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Germany
Taylor
Dewey Charged After Horsewhipping Postmaster
Milas Virginia A. Dewey aged 18 faces assault and battery charges after she horsewhipped Postmaster Hollins in New Richmond. Proceedings set to proceed once her mother arrives from Chicago.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Milas
Virginia A. Dewey
Hollins
New Richmond
Chicago
Coal accident injures section foreman in Charlottsville
George Benjamin, a section foreman, was struck in the face by coal thrown from a passing train in Charlottsville Indiana. He suffered a broken collarbone and severe bruising to the side of his head.
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Charlottsville, Ind
George Benjamin
Burglary Suspects Captured After Running Gunfight
In Anderson Indiana a farmer posse trapped two burglars after a running exchange of shots. The men identified as Matthew and Mike Barnes were jailed in the city and confessed, saying they hail from Rayaville.
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Anderson
Ind
Matthew
Mike Barnes
Rayaville
They Meet at Richmond
The Olive Branch Synod of the Lutheran church will convene in Richmond Indiana Tuesday evening and run through Friday. The convention covers southern Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee with more than 100 delegates expected.
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Richmond
Ind
Olive Branch Synod
Lutheran Church
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Tragedy Near Big Four Tracks In Greencastle
The mangled body of Austin Suratt of Terre Haute was found on Big Four tracks near the depot in Greencastle. It is believed he was dragged under a train while trying to board.
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Greencastle
Ind
Austin Suratt
Terre Haute
Tombstone Crushes Child at Burial in Sullivan
In Sullivan Indiana during a burial at Fairbanks township cemetery a tombstone fell from its base and fatally crushed Willis Pittman’s four year old daughter.
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Sullivan, Ind
Fairbanks’ Township
Willis Pittman
Baren Ships Wood to East Buffalo Fuel Famine Area
T. C. Baren of Richmond Indiana sent a carload of wood to his son in East Buffalo New York in response to a letter describing the severe fuel shortage there.
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New York
Richmond
Ind
T. C. Baren
East Buffalo
N. Y
Drugist F M Duvall Dies From Aconite Mixup In Connersville
In Connersville Indiana on October 21 64 year old druggist F M Duvall who was unmarried died an hour after taking tincture of aconite by mistake for blackberry cordial The incident underscores a fatal mixup in a home medicine error.
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Connersville
Ind
F. M. Duvall
Ginger cake disaster with kelebore poisoning
Mrs Marion Rice mixed white kelebore into a ginger cake by mistake. Her sister and four children ate the cake and fell ill. Five doctors treated them for three hours to save their lives.
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Elettsville
Marion Rice
Numerous Indiana town notes report fires marriages and local events
Barns burned in Sharpville and Argos while insured. Frankin Michigan desk men plan a factory. Bluffton hosts three farmers institutes. Elwood resumes Union Traction line to Tipton. Angola reports record fair attendance exceeding 30 000. Tramp harasses Clover Creek area near Martinsville. A sock social aids reading circles in Shelbyville. William Haversick’s body found after Ohio River drowning near Rising Sun. Goats spook Norman Eubank’s horse team in Greensburg. Elkhart to host a new exchange costing about 24000. Eastern farms note canning factory closed due to tomato skin issues. Miss Margaret Moon dies of typhoid. Vernon water works verdict voided. Henry county insurers report 994 273 coverage. Gas rates rise 50 cents in Greenfield. Fifteen lodge men locked in Washington hotel room. Col P E Holp plans Texas trip and marries in Kalamazoo. Cromwell shoots Brinley amid fight near Elizabethown. W P Robinson incident at Mishawaka.
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Blufiton
Wells County
Bluffton
Elwood
Union Traction Company
Tipton
Henry Zumbaugh
Wabash
Clayton Bates
Louisville
Bedford
Johnson
Isaac Johnson
Martinsville
Clover Creek
Shelby Ville
McCarty
Lawrenceburg
William Haversick
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Fremont
P. E. Holp
Texas
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Mich
Fanny
Ward
New Albany
George Cromwell
Benjamin Brinley
Elizabethtown
Cromwell
Turner
Brintey
Mishawaka
Suit Filed Over Alienation of Affections in Rensselaer
John Mc Laughlin sues his father in law W. S. Russell for 20000 damages claiming Russell alienated his wife’s affections. The couple married a year ago but were kept at home by the defendant’s inducements, with the marriage kept secret until the filing.
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Laughlin
W. S. Russell
McLaughlin
Aged Man Seeks Divorce After Nine Mile Trek
George W. Se crist, 70, traveled nine miles to Delaware circuit court to obtain a divorce. He alleges cruel treatment by his wife during illness and declares he will never marry again. The judge granted the divorce. Se crist had four marriages and deeded 160 acres of land to his last wife.
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Delaware
George W. Secrist
Lana
Big Fortune In Germany Awaits Americans
Bluffton Indiana dispatch reports W R Tayl or the bluffton house may stand as a claim continues in Germany for an immense fortune tied to an overseas prospect. The piece notes Americans looking to pursue the German fortune must navigate complex claims procedures and distant legal hurdles.
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Germany
Multiple Local Incidents and Disasters Reported Across Indiana
Bank relatives fear kidnapping while oil gusher, farm sale offer, and various accidents unfold in towns like WARARUSA MAHALASVEILLE BOGGSTOWN LAPORTE FAIRMOUNT CONNERSVILLE VINCENNES BLOOMINGTON EDINBURG CRAWFORDSVILLE WABASH DUNREITH GREENCASTLE MILTON HUNTINGTON ELKHART SULLIVAN MUNCIE EARL PARK KOKOMO are noted. From a 1200 foot oil strike on Jacob Davidhiser’s farm to a bank forgery claim and a child run over, reports cover fatalities injuries hospitalizations and civic notices with details on trains, electric lines, and reunions.
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Jacob Davidhiser
Inter-rob Per Rail Stir Reshapes Front Yards
Calls rise over a new electric railroad nicknamed the inter rob per that disrupts home front yards and fences, sparking complaints about noise and property impact.
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Straughns
Eletric
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