Views of Hoosier Life in Lebanon
Boone county reports a tenant named John Valentine turning white with large white spots on his body. Despite offers to exhibit him, he declines. Typhoid fever and widespread illness surge in Elwood, blamed on bad water and tall weeds that trap dust and harbor disease, with weeds six to ten feet tall in some areas and not cut this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Boone County
John Valentine
H. T. Brown
Elwood
Greensboro
William Lockridge
Alexander Vangordon
Madison Daniel Neil
Ray
Charles Rapp
Warsaw
Relief Corps
Alexandria
Charles PF. Little
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Shelleyville
Jack Marshall
Edinburg
Sullivan
Hymera
Wheatland
Elkhart
Ernest Norcross
John White
Charlie Geiger
Milton
Whitewater
Charley Wolford
Laporte
Gertrude Brown
Minneapolis
Albert Jessup
Chicago
Three Times Isaac Chitwood Survives Cave-in
Isaac Chitwood narrowly escaped death after a cave-in in a farm well near Nashville Indiana. Dynamite blast preceded the collapse, rock and dirt buried him, rope rescues followed, and he regained consciousness after about an hour. This is his third burial in a well with a prior 24 hour burial two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Ind
Isaac Chitwood
Joseph Stretchberry
Chitwood
Rose Goes West in Wabash Tax Shortfall
City Treasurer John B. Rose disappeared after admitting a missing 510,000 in public funds. Letters found in a wastebasket described his plan to flee to the West, abandon arrest and disgrace, and work until he could pay his bondsmen. He had deeded two thirds of his property to them. the remainder would go to his wife and children. He claimed he lost the money in speculation and did not know of the shortage until handing over the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
John B. Rose
Rose
Federation Window Glass Co. officers may move to Indianapolis
National officers of the Federation Window Glass Co based in Muncie for years will likely relocate to Indianapolis to better align with the federation plants center. Prof J M Blogs Hamilton township schools trustee says married teachers outperform singles in dedication to schooling. The Muncie Club of young men plans incorporation. Kaufield Glass Co Mathews will manufacture glass coffins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Federation Window Glass Co
Indianapolis
J. M. Blogs
Hamilton Township
Kaufield Glass Co
Mathews
New Portland Mayor Enforces Early Policy Actions
Portland Indiana reports Mayor Denney, elected Monday, filing an affidavit against a resort keeper and instructing police to enforce the Nicholson law on screen removals. He is under 30 and the town's first Democratic leader in years. Ellwood Indiana notes an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Denney
Saloon Fight in Sullivan Heats Up as Attorneys Issue Subpoenas
In Sullivan Indiana on September 4 temperance activists press a crackdown on saloons. An attorney hired by saloon men issues subpoenas for around fifty signers of the Hamilton township remonstrance to appear Friday. The temperance side says the move aims to frighten signers into withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Hamilton Township
Resignations Placed Behind Howard County Orphans Home
The board of lady managers of the Howard County Orphans Home resign due to the home's condemnation as unsafe and unsanitary. Several matrons had resigned over the poor conditions. On Thursday the county council approved $5,000 for a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Howard County
Orphans’ Home
Three Year-Old Ingests Carbolic Acid In Greensburg
In Greensburg Indiana three year old daughter of Allen Clark drank carbolic acid from a bottle. Her cries drew the family and doctors but she could not be saved despite medical aid. Clark formerly edited the New Era newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
Allen Clark
Clark
The
New Era
Irwin Brothers Plan Plant Opposing Trust in Columbus
Joseph L. and Will G. Irwin, new owners of the Dinbure starch works, intend to remodel the plant to power the Indianapolis & Columbus traction line and operate a starch mill in opposition to the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Joseph L
Will G. Irwin
Dinbure
Indianapolis & Columbus
Indiana University Building Fund Aids Wayne County Drive
In Richmond Indiana funds for Indiana University's new building are being raised in Wayne County. Rev C Huber is elected president of the Ministerial Association. Local business houses close Thursday afternoon for the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Indiana University
Wayne County
C. Huber
Fire destroys Bosdick furniture store and damages others
A Wednesday blaze in Liberty Indiana wiped out W A Bosdick furniture and heavily damaged Phare's drug store Michael and Co grocery and Berth and Sons hardware. Loss set at about 18000 dollars with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Ind
W. A. Bosdick
Phare
Michael & Co
Berth & Son
Losg
Fire destroys Bluffton general store in Kreps district
Bluffton Indiana September 4 General store of John Hacker Kreps was destroyed by fire. Loss three thousand dollars. Small insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
John Hacker
Kreps
Local Briefs From Indiana Towns
Leesville David Townsley loses three valuable choiee. Vincennes Knox county teachers’ institute in session. Hagerstown no vacant house here for months. Kokomo Rubber works closed to install a new engine. Kirkelin George Myers 77, well known resident, dead. Lapel horse and buggy stolen from James Anderson. Germantown Fred Young broke jail and was recaptured fined 310. Wabash pickpocket touched Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesville
David Townsley
Vincennes
Knox County Teachers’ Institute
Germantown
Fred Young
Wabash
Muncie
Anderson
Dan Rhodes
Kendalville
William Link
William Rogers
New Castle
John Scott
Downey
California
Jonesboro
Forgery case in Versailles and a string of local incidents
A wide set of brief notices reports a forgery case against Auditor White in Versailles. Other items include Roy Jones injured in Nash ville, Miss Harriet Thomas and Albert Combs deaths, and multiple local events from towns like Greensboro and Madison to Muncie and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Versailles
White
Nashville
Roy Jones
Washington
Harriet Thomas
Fis
Albert Combs
Tumor on Back of Benjamin Rae Relieves Weight
A large tumor on Benjamin Rae’s back ruptured and expelled eight gallons of liquid, reducing his excess weight by eight pounds as reported in Bentonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentonville
Benjamin Rae
Fishing on the Kankakee yields plentiful pickerel
RENSSELAER reports strong fishing on the Kankakee with large pickerel catches. Tom Furgegon has returned to prison for parole violation after a year on parole. MADISON notes the death of Mrs. T W Forshee wife of Dr Forshee. Harrison Debating Club to meet Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Kankakee
Tom Furgegon
Madison
T. W. Forshee
Dr. Forshee
Harrison Debating Club
Golden Medical Discovery Affects Heart by Strengthening Digestion
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is marketed as a remedy for stomach and digestion related diseases and claims to also benefit heart disease by strengthening the stomach. The text asserts it is a powerful heart tonic and that there is no substitute or equal for stomach and blood disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Golden Monitor
D. D
Avary
DRS
A. W. Chase
H. W. Kinney
Knight, Doddridge Co
W. Va
Dr. Pierce
Miss Carrie Barrows Rescues Life in Scalding Incident
Physician saved a life as Miss Carrie Barrows splashed hot water in her face and suffered severe scalds. The scene highlights the dangers of burns and the heroic response that followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Barrows
Razors and Barber Supplies and Local Advertisements
A collage of local business notices includes J. E. Bodine & Co. advertising razors and barber supplies at 37 E. Ohio, a dental college in Indiana listing hours, a dry cleaning mention, and a burial vault company. Also noted are a barber shop promotion, ledgers, and an Indianapolis to Sandusky excursion offering details for travel and berths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bodine & Co
E. Ohio
Local Trade Ads Include Wallpaper Firm and Auto Storage
Ads invite patrons to O. J. Kidd & Co for wallpaper and interior decor. Auto Storage and Repair Co lists locations and special rates for commercial clients. Union Station Dining Hall promotes $2 Chicago round trip via Lake Erie routes with a Saturday departure from Indianapolis at 10:00 pm. Berths chairs and details via A. H. Sellars at 29 S Illinois St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, O
Indianapolis
A. H. Sellars
South
Ilinois St
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Indianapolis Union Station
Champaign Ill
Champaign
Dayton
Hanna
Boston
Victoria Opera House
Union Station
S. Illinois St
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Ellwood
Hagerstown
Kokomo—Rubber Works
Kireklin
George Myers
James Anderson
Ogilville
Little Grace
Boonville
Harry Meyers
Warrick County
Hardinsburg
Marion
Grant County Teachers’ Institute
Heb County
Ixent
Goshen
Sherwin
Hawk's Electric Company
Crawfordsville
James Roach
Brown Stave & Lumber Co
Charlie Wheat
Geneva
Adams Stave
Hoop Works
Lydia Wells
Adams County
Cambridge City
C.T. Wright
Frank Stanley
New Bell
Presbyterian Church
Fred’ Stalin
Columbia City
Joseph
Chauncy-st
Bloomington
Franklin—City
Wishhiel Watson
Cordelia Green
Peter Blakemore
Valparaiso—Home Telephone Company
Portage Township
Westville
Valparaiso Land and Improvement~Co
Logansport
Andrew Michael
Oseme Woman’s Club
Powhatan
Dowling Opera House
Riverside Park
Zion Christian Church
Rushville
Hancock County
Smithland Pike
Lee McDaniels
Bhdford
Smith
Otto Anderson
Starr Flynn
Flynn
Linkenback
Los Angles
Cal
Connersville
Holter
Perkins
E. Washington St
Bax
Wheeler St
8. Rotherwal
Wheelerst
Kiam
Hyder
Uine
A.W. Chase
Dr. A W. Chase
Medicine Co
Washington St
Buffalo, N.Y
Hood
Pursell
College-ave
James H. Cordray
Virginia-ave
Columbia
Lilly & Stalnaker
East Washington Street
Jos. R. Adams
Wadson Street
Omega
Indianapolis Gas Co
Pennsylvania-st
Springfield, Ill
Indiana Dental College
W. Cordelaware and
Qohio Ets
Karstadt
Brill & Con
Okey Burial Vault Co
Law Bidag
Denison Barber
WM B
E. E. Reese
Nevwton Clavisol Building
Lake Erie and
R. R
O. J. Kidd& Co
Massachusetts
Lake Erie
Lake Shore
Prezents Contazien
Rae Évans Caemten
Acvcirnet
C. PE
U.S
the Sun
McHester
Chichester
Pardesiarn
Lene
Tyres Ae Mall
Chishener
Trila
Bishop Remedy .Co
San Francisco
Cay
Sloan Drug CO
West Washington
Fudianapolis
Int
Rowl & Bryan
Stevenson
J. East & Co., of Law Building
Dwinnell & CO
H. R. Mathews
E. Wash.st
Malot
M. B. Wash
Cp. H. Wiles
Lemeke
Yibboty
Derry
N. Pennst Ag
Ral
Davis & Co
Batuwin
R. L. Talbot
Lemes&e. Uw
Muass.ave
Ral Estate
Heaton É
Lemeke Bidg
Hocson & Wright
Realty and Investments
de Vore
Low Oliver Ave
Reill
Calawell & Moore
Fitzgerald Bldg
Thos. F. Quill
Brandon Bik
Cook
George R. Brown
Indiana Trust
Pennsylvania
Bar- Buln
Nicoll
Thorp
Miller Bros
Lemcke
Kansas
DeVore
Oliver
E. Steverson
M. L. Johnson
Law Building
H. C. Bickel
Law Brig
Tf Real Estate
Marshall & Howard
T Baldwin Elk
Tt Real Estate
J. W. Losh
N. Penn
Smalli Farms
New Electric Lines
Dvidson
Gill & Greenen
Washington. S
Chas G. Duvall
Lombard
Law
James Stevenson
Stevenson Building
S. Cruse
Madison Ave
G. A. Wurgler
Lemeke Block
High St
Prospect
Shelton
Pioneer Office
Udell & Clifton
News
Breal Estath
C. W. Bridges Investment Co
Lombard Bidg
E. Washington-st
Morris St
J. H. Pattison
Monument Place
Ashland Ave
21Stst
J. F. Curtice
Lemcke Building
Grever & Keller
Majestic Bldg
HK. C. Light
L. B. Crabtree
M Lombard
Fairview
38Th St
Stilz & Miller Jr
Scott & Carpenter
Irvington
Cross & Brown
N. Meridian
Forest Park
National Bond & Realty Co
EL Chiost
Davideson
TRY Law Building
S. Titnois St
W. W. Dark & Co
E. Market- St
H. P. Stewart
REHAL
Central-ave
Mca
Waddle & Co
Clif
Fulton St
Walnut
Spring St
Spann & Co
E. Market
N. Ilinois
Chicago St
College Ave
24Th St
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