Last Act of Hillver Husband Ended in Fire Tragedy
Emma Williver, wife of James Hines, perished in a house fire caused by smoke from a door left closed during an attempt to rescue her. Neighbors Gus Schreder and Martin Smith helped break in as flames trapped them, and firemen freed others as smoke cleared.
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Palmbra
Emma Williver
James Hines
Amendiavn
Brida
Mitchell
Agate
Banca Elond
Horne
Gus Sehreder
Martin Smith
Troph 8
Man
HiMyer
Arona
Curve Too Narrow Triggers Public Meeting And Pumpkin Phenomenon
A warkson song note marks Delaware and Obie events as a curve of a streetcar line creates turmoil. Pumpkins in parlor windows spread after a New Jersey field washed away, seeds blown across town and planted in offices with clerks. Ward 10 Republicans plan a meeting next Thursday at the club room in Shelby Street with speeches by leading party members and several officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warkson
Order of Delaware and
Obie Vt
Olio
Traction Company
Philadelphia
Ronyna
Shelby
Ithc Urate
Editor's Brain Did Not Work Well Under Coffee
A midwestern editor recounts his three year struggle with heavy coffee use and stomach trouble. After switching to Postum Coffee he reports improved digestion, restored appetite, and renewed energy, claiming coffee harmed his health and Postum aided sleep and well being. He endorses Postum to friends suffering from stomach issues caused by coffee.
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Henitha Ofsen
Coles
Middle West
Beatieman
Guvatx
Goth
Postum
Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Dich
Wellviie
Traveling thousands of miles to wed missionary love
Ethelind Cody of Cleveland travels to England to wed Samoet Wigginbottom, a Princeton graduate and missionary. After a September wedding in New York, the pair will sail to Liverpool and then ride by horseback across Wales to India, beginning a post at Allababid after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelind Cody
New York
Cleveland
Samoet Wigginbertom
Woelenman
Princeton
Oo Meshunasy
Ana Pearher
Christian Sebo
Siice Cody
Migginbottom
Ligdis Cody
Cody Titan
Feu Ave
Thysinber Tiny
Tmheen
Anivvion
Aliss Vedy
Chetekind
Chienge
Liverpool
Wigginbottom
Wales
England
India
Weil
Seth
Romimy
Allababid
Hayad
Creyton Fairbanks Claims Role in Indiana Democratic HQ
Creyton Fairbanks, aka Terre Thule, returns to Indiana with a word for the Democratic Party. He reports New York ties to Taggart and Joseph T. Framing, denying rumors of Taggart’s influence and noting possible Western headquarters, while suggesting Taggart could be central to national headquarters.
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Ephers
Rational Demnetane
Plawant
Charaetien
Ian
Cerlain Geetla
Faggart
Communilitin
Creyton Fairbanks
Terre Thule
Democratie
Indiana
New York
T. Taggart
Juseph T. Franing
Fx Nik
Taggart
Tom
Vesper concert at First Presbyterian promises organ recital
Vesper concert to be led by Donley at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 4:30 PM. Assisted by Miss Florence Mbit Chotralio, a second recital may follow, with a program including various tunes and performances by local musicians.
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First Presbyterian Church
Donley
Harper de Manetene Pastorale Ccorese
Higa Marche Corvge
HYIRE
Dellbes
Waotman Durand
Fancy Drinser Robbed Saloon
A Friday night robbery at Pence butter saloon ends with the thief hiding behind a table as the bartender locks up. He returns Saturday to find the back door forced and about $1 plus a revolver taken. The extent of beer and wine stolen remains unclear.
Review of 30 000 Troops Maneuvers in Gainesville
Week's maneuvers concluded with a grand review of 20 000 troops by Lieut General Chaffee and Maj General Corbin. Spectators called the exercises highly successful and profitable, noting few incidents and lower costs than European practices. General Corbin praised the problem solving and instruction, while the militia performed commendably under regular army guidance. General Hell expressed satisfaction with the results and credited opponents for the performance.
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Gainesville
W. Va
Bull Run
Chaffee
Corbin
United Buatex
United States
Europe
Aimcolf
Franklin Hell
Children Slide Attracts Neighborhood Boys
A broken carpet sleeper on a 40 foot cement incline at the north entrance to the basement suite provides thrill for local children as they glide down then stop at a teardrop threshold. The piece notes the joy and danger of the makeshift ride and records multiple brief local notices including injuries at a fair ground and a factory fire alert.
Metominee Stocking Club promotes novelty ad
In Menominee, young women announce a stocking club encouraging wear of blank stockings and oxford shoes. The campaign features white lettering on stockings reading Menominee a pond town. Reporters note public reaction to the advertising stunt and its impact on local image.
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Menominer
Mieh
Metominee
Blank
Oxford
Caen
Waite
Denoeta
Diamond Heist Probe Hits Asheville Woman
In Asheville North Carolina Mrs Marian Smathers reported a diamond valued at two thousand dollars missing after a visit to relatives in Great Harrington. A long local search followed with no immediate clues.
Travel offers and old nurse remedy ad blurbs mix
An uneven clipping advertises Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething at twenty five cents a bottle, alongside a New York Central rail promotion touting one way second class tickets from Chicago to San Francisco and other Pacific coast points. The copy mentions scenic and health resort attractions and organized excursions, with general travel offers via Chicago Union Pacific Northwest line and Breese, Cincinnati.
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Mr. Winslow
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Adirondack Mountains
Saratoga
Merkroke Hills
Colonis
Gente
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Pacific
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho Paints
N. M. Breese
Gi Vine
Cincinnati
Back to School at Short Ridge High Opens for Term
School days begin with high turnout predicted at Short Ridge High as Principal George W. Benton announces the largest attendance in school history. Morning report at 9:30 a.m. and afternoon at 1 p.m. Entrance exams set for Monday September 12 in Room D at 4:30 a.m. Births, marriages, and building permits listed in community notices.
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Shortridge High School
Whithay
Lts
George W. Benton
Brewers Workers International Convention Delegates Arrive in Columbia
Delegates from the brewery workers union arrive at the Accidental motel near St. Louis and Belleville Illinois. The first session begins Saturday morning in Columbia hall, Delaware City. National secretaries Herr of Cincinnati and Kemper of New York, Proppsile of Texas are listed, with the gathering expected to last two weeks.
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Hreewers Workers
Indiajanaha
Pest
Werkery
Locuy
Lovip
Belleville
Delesales
Accidental
Columbia Hall
Social Realm News From City Social Circle
Mize da Nibluck travels to Chicago for Mrs James Thorne and family return from New Haven Michigan. Miss Lottie Hollingeworth hosts a shower. Miss Neljie Dickersons wedding to Jay Helfer next month. Mrs E P Brooke of San Diego to join husband in Chicago. Mrs John T Arusth and daughter Natalie return from East. Engagement announced for Margaret Curiline to Pat Wadnes Plark of St Paul. Helen Buaker hosts welcome for Mins vna Shatte back from Nebraska. Women's Society forest feast at German Park. Mrs A C Flyrer hosts Edith Beard shower. Wedding to Walt Meredith planned next Wednesday. Mrs N Kidder and daughter Vis Terre Haute guests of Mrs Robert Guiles. Walter Tuttle returns from visit to Clones and St Louis.
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Mize da Nibluck
Chicago
James Thorne
Aira
Walter Carpenter
New Haven
Mich
Lottie Hollingeworth
J Tower
Neljie Dickerson
Jay A. Helfer
E. P. Brooke
San Diego
Cal
Thomas C. Day
John T. Arusth
Natalie
George Taylor
Memphis
Tenn
George Estabrook
Edward M. Waites
Margaret Curiline
Pat Wadnes Plark
St. Paul
Walt Meredith
N. Kidder
Itea
Terre Waute
Robert Guiles
Walter
Tuttle
Vinit
Clone
St. Louis
Black Hills and Midwestern Rail Passages Promoted
Advertises summer rail deals to Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other Western destinations with round trips from Chicago via UP NW Central lines. Mentions rates to Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Duluth Sault Ste Marie Marquette and Superior with through sleeping cars and illustrated booklets. Origin cities include Cincinnati and Chicago with home agent contacts.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Black Hilix
W. B. Kniakern
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Superior
Duluth
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
N. Breeze
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Victory for Miners Over Operators Sets Weighman Rule
Miners win a constitutional ruling in which a check Weighman will be stationed at each mine to inspect coal output per miner. The decision, reported from Central City, Ky, marks a victory for miners against operators and sets a new weight inspection standard at Grenville mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe McKae
Rosa Association
Ntral City
Saldridge
Grenville
Indiana Union Traction timetables for Indianapolis division
A historical timetable note from the Indiana Union Traction Company detailing train leaves, times, divisions, and destinations for the Anderson Muncie and Indianapolis Logansport lines. It lists departures from Indianapolis, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, and Frankfort with limited and local services, station details, and signatures of General Manager A Reynolds and General Agent D Norviel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Union Traction CO
Anderson-Muncie Divison
Indianapolis
Indianapolis-Logansport
Indianapolie
Sam
Trans
Corner of
Kentucky and
Capl
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Frankfort
Crawfordaville and
W. Mary
A. Reynolds
D. Norviel
Indianapol is & Martinsville Rapid Transit Schedule Ad
Public transit notice for Indianapolis and Martinsville routes. Timetables show departures from 5:30 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. with limited trips to Moorville and Martinsville. Express car times listed for Indianapolis arrivals and mid day trips. Advertisement offer: ten words free in the For Sale column.
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Indianapolis
Martinsville Rapid Transit Company
Kentucky Ave
Kentucky Avenue
Martinsville
Moorasville
Martineville
Lp. m
Marinaville
Moorenville
Indianapolia
Indianapole
Mooresville
Bale
Grave Robbers and Polls Stir City Politics
Local Democrats accuse grave robbers of filling pollbooks with fake voters from negro districts. They claim pollbooks show hundreds living outside the city and say ballots from Tennessee are brought to vote. The editorial response criticizes the Democratic editors and calls attention to alleged irregularities in the poll lists.
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Tennessee
Yom Kippur and New Year Observances Begin in City
From Friday sundown to Saturday night Jews mark Yom Kippur and the Jewish New Year. Congregations plan the first services for Friday night as most city shops close for the holy days. The atonement day observance will be held Saturday, ten days later.
Army of Cumberland Banquet at Denison House
The Cumberland army group hosts an annual banquet at the Denison house. Senator Fairbanke was asked to attend and speak but has not yet replied. Commander John Ho My Cuok is listed among attendees.
Dress Goods and Silks Demand Bright Fall Winter Imports
Dress goods including worsted fabrics and Phan cloths are largely available for fall and winter with favorable styling. Crepe de chine remains popular with new colorings, while dress silks show strong demand and novelty fabrics edge into selections. The market favors imported silks and light crepe textures, echoing last season’s appeal.
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Sivlee Hong
Illinois Street Car Line To Run All Week For Fair
Notice states all cars on Illinois street line will operate from 7 a m to 7 p m Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday of fair week. Transfers issued to passengers traveling to Mapleton and Fairviewgood at Illinois and 34th streets.
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Illinois Street
Fair Grounds
Mapleton
Fairview
Illinois and
34Th Streets
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Hersrit
Presbyterkiy
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Central
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Vesper Concert
Fancy Drinser
State House
Anderson
Tod
Torepit Kelly
Raves Mere
Fred C
Poet
Reader & Co
Bulletin
Evansville
F. O. Brown
Olian
South Bend
Ind
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Mitver
Noe
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Julianapolives
Martin Carroll
Brooklyn
Harvey Wallace
Greene
Hopkinayilie
Sol Mincer
Derrout
Silk Stocking Club
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California
Oregon
Waller
Clara Holtenbeck
X. Jeffersen
Bum
Tdn Cox
UM Prospect
F.C
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Villa
Charles M
Tata Hiatt
Taf Place
Mrnest
Maud Kare
Coty
Ira
Clema Hingo
Gor
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Nathan Robinson
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Robert
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Cordie Allison
OW. Mann
O. Mann
F. Mann
Clifton
Hol. Mann
W. A. Foreman
Addison
A. T. Long
Laura
George W. Summers
Hambuth
Ben Emma J. Nicolas
Frame
Lexington
Bia
Kate Alexander
112 Olver
Goloraco
Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Chicago & North Western Ry
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Northwestern Traction, ‘Company
Jurge Parker
Aptech
Democratic Editora
New Focal Démocrate Hive
Helpg Mhuttere
L.S. Ayres
C O
Uncle Joe Cannon
Jon
Lieber’s
Hoosier Beer
Hoosier Hospitality
Ber
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Telephone
Indianapolis Brewing CO
Armstrong Laundry Services Guseanteet
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Rnee
F.M. Timen Black Facetentes
Iba S—Slespor
Terra Haute & Et Louis Fast Preay Eave
Haute & Way
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Peoria
Champaign
Marton
Pittsburg
Erie
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Aus
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Springfea
Colum
Orotous
Pally
Hunday
Annival
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Baltimore & Wash
Col
Tad
Louisville
Louoville
Rich
Fiqua & Col
Vincennes Express
Ind & Madison
Terre Hants Ace
Et Toute Limited
Capital Seas
St. Loui
Cincinnati Express
Dayton
IY Ticket Officen
Witnols Stree
Gaypool Hote
Coun
Claypool Bate
Tamalla
Fordsville
TEE Indianafolis
Amy Cincinbati Traction Co, Eet
Nwo
Indianapolte & Eastern Railway Co
Greenfield Line
Market St. Aucara
Moridien
Georgia Sts
Greenfield
Knightatows
Tae Bae
Greenfeld
New Castle
Richmond
Lima
Columbia
Ohio
Columbus
Southern Traction Company
Penrayounia
Washington
Southport
Greenwood
Whiteland
Franklin
Amity
Edinburg
Tayloreville
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