Jones reunion invited for Oak Grove in Dublin
A call has been issued for a Jones family reunion at Oak Grove ten miles east of Muncie Ind on Sept 21 Invitations were sent nationwide inviting every Jones and all descendants to attend The local Joneses aim to form a national Jones association Mayor Jones of Toledo will be invited Also Lafayette bridge company acquires Mant a major northern Indiana bridge plant for over 200000 dollars and will continue operation Jeffersonville mourns George Zinck longtime resident dies after hemorrhage of the lungs
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Jones
Oak Grove
Here
United States
Association of
Joneses
Toledo
Latayeuf
American Bridge Company
Lafayette Bridge Company
Indiana
Jeffersonville
George Zinck
Presbyterian Church
Easy Fishing Near Dublin as Creek Runs Dry
Simmon s creek near Dublin Indiana is nearly dry prompting men and boys to catch long strings of bass with small nets as the water recedes on September 21.
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Dublin
Ind
Simmons Creek
Oil and unrest sweep Indiana fields and towns
A sprawling Indiana roundup notes oil price at 1.01 and Marion entering the oil field while Hagerstown neighbors tend gas needs. Reports claim fake deaf mutes operate in Evansville, glass workers return to plants, B&O plans double tracking, and a string of local incidents from a 60 foot fall in Plymouth to a jail escape in Elk Hart. Several civic and political notes include a crusade in Muncie against Sunday selling, weeds lawsuits in Howell, and Hemenway near-candidacy for governor.
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Marion
Hagerstown
Evansville
Dismissals Stir Church and Palmer Works Rumors
A dismissal card for Prof W H Watte pipe organist at First M. B. Church Anderson follows word that Prof Finley Lyon resigned amid claims of a church board conspiracy to oust him. Mrs Lyon may succeed Nube. Supt George Emig of Palmer iron and steel works in Muncie resigned after criticizing GM J D Briggs for holding wages and loaning money at high rates, earning 800 dollars in four months. Palmer claims workers will be paid weekly and wages returned.
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W.H
George Emig
Palmer Iron and Steel Works
Muncie
J. D. Briggs
Palmer
Chicago
Trolley Break Causes Citywide Delays At Indianapolis Fair
Massive crowds fill Indianapolis hotels and streets as visitors surge for the fair. A Monon viaduct break at 9 am halts the line to 10 20 am, leaving 10 060 people waiting for cars while extra cars run at a surcharge of $3. Streetcars struggle to move amid pole and wire damage, with downtown and Illinois street blocked by people and noise.
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Indianapolis
Jenglish
Union Station
Monon
Fair Grounds
Illinois St
Races At The Fair Ground Weathered By Heavy Going
The Wednesday races at the fair ground produced solid racing despite a stiff breeze and heavy going. Nicol B. upset in the 2:64 pace by surging from eighth in heat two to win the fifth heat, with Exploit second and Free Bond third. The 2:20 trot yielded Belle Thomas’s two heats while J. J. M. moved into contention late. Palm Leaf and Bertha Lee claimed notable finishes in the 2:20 and 2:25 events respectively. Thursday’s card starts at noon, and Friday features Searchlight attempting to beat the world record 1:59.34 with $750 on the line.
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Dan Q
Bronson
Jexploit
Free Bond
Split Silk
Oddity
Belle Thomas
Bertha Lee
Palm Leaf
Hettie G
Searchlight
Darknight
Furor
Star Pointer
Ed Mills
Sound
Women at fair cake exhibit defy admonition
A group of women visits the art exhibit at the fair and focuses on a large cake display of pink and white sugar crafts. Housewives from the state show strong interest, sharing witty defiance of cooking teacher Mrs. Rover's remark that layer cakes have no place in civilization.
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Sarah T. Rover
Floral supper exhibit and quilts at fair allure visitors
The piece notes gelatin desserts with fruit garnish, a striking gel display, and a China heavy art section. Judges will wrestle with many plates as embroiders display well made pieces. Elderly quilters’ hand quilted designs attract praise while vendors fill the women’s building. Visitors seek souvenirs.
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China
D F Hicks Dead After Wreck In Indiana
Dallas F Hicks baggageman, injured in the Pennsylvania wreck west of Richmond Indiana, died Wednesday night. He lived on Erne Street Indianapolis and had married Anna Driscoll, his housekeeper, after his first wife died. He was about 62, had 25 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and is survived by one son Leroy.
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Richmond
Ind
Dallas F. Hicks
Pennsylvania
Here
Ernest
Indianapolis
Anna Driscoll
Hicks
Pennsylvania Road
Flo
Leroy
Mrs Stephens Dies Suddenly at Home in Fayette Street
Mrs. Andrew J. Stephens of 901 Fayette street, wife of the police station custodian, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon from dropsy after months of illness. Her husband was at the police station when a telephone message informed him of the death. their daughter, tending her, left briefly and found her dead.
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Stephens
Andrew J. Stephens
Fayette Sr
Dining Offer for 10 Hour Business Lunch at Ormonde
A daily full meal service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. highlights a 10 hour business lunch. Ladies’ luncheon is noted on the second floor. Location given as Ormonde at 16 W. Pearhat.
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Luricn
Ormonde
W. Pearhat
Niece of sharp practice eyed in army department
An Enquired special from San Francisco reports a nephew or niece of apparent sharp practice in the army commissary here. For months the quartermaster bought oil for transports at 60 cents a gallon, though dealers say it could be bought for 15 cents. Engineers say the oil contains grit and is not proper. Yates of Yates & Co. claims brick dust entered the fluid. Standard Oil now supplies at 92 cents a gallon. Bids below Standard were ignored. Complaints to Washington were dismissed with a curt local reply.
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Yates
Standard Oil Company
Standard
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Dreyfus Pardoned by France amid Pacification Call
Paris reports President Loubet has issued a pardon for Dreyfus. General de Galliffet notes respect for judicial decisions while urging government action to appease the country and promote peace. The decree cites Dreyfus’ health and the court martial’s view that his sentence has been served.
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Paris
Loubet
Dreyfus
de Gallifet
Isle du Diable
Monkeyed With the Buzz Saw Accident Injures Worker
Eli Winkie of 1219 Beyille avenue lost several fingers on his left hand when a rip saw in the Hill avenue box factory severed them Thursday morning. Wheeler si. reports say the injury occurred as the man operated the equipment.
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Eli Winkie
Beyille-ave
Hill-ave
Wheeler-si
Eccentric Woman Mary Mason Dies Leaves Fund
Wv. B. Vanstairwall, administrator, filed final report for Mary Mason who died July 1, 1891. A fund of 73.25 was turned over to the court as no heirs could be found. Mason had savings of 140.26. funeral expenses paid from the fund. If unclaimed the money goes to the school fund.
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Wv. B. Vanstairwall
Mary Mason
Insane Hospital
County Poor Asylum
Ultimatum Rejected by Carpenters Union Over Non-Union Foreman
William P Jungclaus & Co contractors lose bid to keep non union foreman after executive board rejection. An ultimatum was issued Thursday with a Saturday 8 pm deadline for final answer. Union also accuses firm of underpaying members and is calling special meetings.
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William P. Jungclaus
Misery and Death on the Klondike Gold Trail
Frank Huegele of 316 Lincoln avenue returns from the Klondike. He left Indianapolis on April 3, 1895 and reached Alaska after five months of hardships, without gold. Gus Behmer and Edward Hethcote also returned early, neither finding wealth. Huegele notes that few gain wealth while many suffer misery and death. he may return if claims pay.
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Lincoln-dlane
Klondike
Indianapolis
Alaska
Gus Behmer
Edward Hethcote
Huegele
Vandalia brakemen blamed for fatal Cofax wreck
A Vandalia freight failed to set brakes, killing Fireman Daniel Campbell and Head Brakeman John W. Draa in Cofax Indiana. The engine passed a box car loaded with corn, crushing the cab as it crossed the Big Four track. Draa resided with his wife and two children at 1707 Fletcher avenue. Campbell with his mother at 949 by Georgiast. Bodies reached Indianapolis Thursday morning. Engineer John Ryan survived.
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John W. Draa
Cofax
Ind
Draa
Campbell
Big Four
Dran
John Ryan
Fletcher Ave
Georgiast
Indianapolis
Pig frog price climbs as iron keeps advancing
In Birmingham on September 21 the pig iron market shows another $1 rise pushing No. 1 foundry iron to $19.50 a ton. Last Thursday the grade was quoted lower and demand remains strong with expectations of $20 a ton before October.
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Birmingham
Ala
A Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea in Hillsville
A Times Hillsville Va letter recounts a long battle with diarrhoea ending in recovery after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. O R Moore testifies to dramatic improvement after a few doses and urges fellow sufferers to try it. Sold by all druggists.
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Times
Hillsville
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