Local Bits and Guest Visits Highlight Knightstown Journal
W S Weaver jeweler and local merchants are noted alongside visitors from Eaton Indiana and Greenfield. An Indianapolis race meet excursion offer runs June 26 to July 8 with Pennsylvania Lines tickets from Columbus or Richmond. Lamont Bros Great Shows head for the city next Tuesday with performances praised as first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno
C. R. Cornell
H. Johnson
Cambridge City
A. W. Swanson
Fairmont
J. H. McAlvoy
Newcastle
L. Niches
Frankfort
Joseph Larimore
Jessie Baldwin
Nelle Stoner
Greenfield
J. W. Whicker
Attica
H. N. Feer
Seymour
Byers
Noblesville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Indiana
Richmond
Pennsylvania
Mise Electa Chase
Wabash
Lamont Bros
America
Wag
For Rent and Sale Notices Listed in Journal Want Column
The column advertises two dwellings for rent and multiple sales including timothy and cloverhay, meadow land by the acre, and various tracts in Johnson Brown and Morgan counties. It also notes a year round job opportunity for reliable men over 25 with Glen Brothers Rochester N.Y. offering good weekly pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Woods
Timothy
Cloverhay
R. EB. Woode
E. J. Steele
Knightstown
Inn
Glen Brothers
Rochester
Local residents and visitors listed in brief notes
Dr J L Tompkins of New Castle and Judge Douglass Morris of Rushville were in town on business. Edith Miller from near Rushville visits Martin Miller’s family. Grace Tyner’s accounts payable due by July Let. Numerous relatives travel to Greensburg Spiceland Indianapolis and Marion for visits and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Tyner
J. L. Tompkins
Newcastle
Douglass Morris
Rushville
Edith Miller
Martin Miller
Field Day Highlights at Spiceland Academy
A large crowd attended the annual Field Day at Spiceland Academy. Lowell Wilson won both the fifty and ten yard dashes, Brany took the half mile and several jumping events, Daugherty claimed the bell throw, and Matthews won the sack race. Kennard led the ball game 13 to 11 amid disputed calls by the umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiceland Academy
Fain
Lowell Wilson
Brany
Matthews
Daugherty
Carter
Brandy
Derling
Kennard
Spicele Aad
Lady's Maid Intertwines Fates With Lover In Washington
In a fragmented memoir, a poor maid recalls her brother Paul becoming a state engineer after a government favor. Years later, she serves a wealthy Miss Phillips in Washington, where Paul returns to marry the woman. The maid confronts a choice to accompany them or stay true to her own livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricinal
Seth
Paul
House of Representatives
Huitel Statea Engineers
Judy
Hierlind Phillips
Washington
Tex
Agai
Jim
Gervant
Pauls
Philippines
Amy
Helena
Helens
Miss Phillips
Faul
Aul
Slater
Sve
Zate
Notice of Administration for the Henry County estate
The notice names Henry H. Betleds as Administrator of the estate of Connie deceased in Sybdana. It states the sale and appoints Morgan as attorney and clerk, with a date of June 14 and details of the administrator and heirs to settle debts and assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Hiete
Sybdana
William
Butlerige
Luce
Connie
Henry H. Betleds
Jnee
Henry Aes Oes Nay Do Morgan
Athwney
Aberdeen Cup Court Officials Report Difficult Witness
Fragmented OCR notes describe a court scene in Aberdeen with an official praised as a canny Scot. A key witness failed to appear raising questions about a prohibition or usury claim and the official responded with a measured remark.
Fragmented OCR tale hints at a tense domestic moment
A garbled report hints at a woman and intruder in a home scene. The purse at the foot of a bed and a startled exchange suggest a close encounter or confrontation. Names and specifics are lost in OCR, but the episode centers on fear and realization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youeies
The Verribic Wreeitch Mystery Recalls a Child’s Alarm
A fragment from aRecord-Herald tale shows a frightened child pleading with a parent about a brute and a night danger. The line depicts fear and urgency as a mother and child seek truth and safety.
Consistency in Music Inspires Patience
A fragment quotes Pepprey and Cholty debating decision time and resolve. Cholty vows to stick to it once awake, praising the consistency found in music as a guiding force cited by Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepprey
Weill
Cholty
Philadelphia Press
The Wrong Party requested by foreign count to daughter
A foreign count seeks permission to pay his addresses to a man's daughter. The father approves but notes the other six suitors will object. The exchange appears in New York Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noreld Cammack
Converse
Ind
Benton Harbor
Mich
Charles Lowry
Newewethe
Paoli
New York Weekly
Do you think women are saner than men
An outhouse style dialogue presents a questioning woman and a blunt reply from an unnamed male figure. The passage includes garbled speech and references to a barista role and fooling people, attributed to Chienge Mocerd in the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barilst
Chienge Mocerd-Herald
Professor-What part of speech is hie Miss Innerteens
It appears as a garbled prompt from a Detroit Tribune page with fragmented dialogue. The readable elements show a professor asking about a part of speech and a student name or nickname Miss Innerteens, yielding little coherent news content.
New Words From a Century Ago Hint At Genteel Speech
A garbled clipping reveals quirky language and spelling quirks from early American journalism. The fragment appears to discuss manners and perception, noting how happiness is shown despite appearance, attributed to a source signed Piitadelplita Doers.
Pennsylvania Lines Excursions to Cedar Springs Resorts
Health and pleasure trips promoted by the Pennsylvania Lines to Cedar Springs Sew Paris Ohio. Advertises springs with curative powers likened to Carlsbad waters. Hotels listed, target travelers seeking health and recreation along the rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Cedar Springs
Pennsylvania
Paris
I Gautier Ciatens
Seashore Excursion Offers Summer Travel Along Pennsylvania Lines
Advertises June rail festival in Indiana with $25,000 festival events including pageants and international gymnastic contests. Describes July and August trips to Atlantic City Cape May and other seaside resorts with special low fares and through trains. Encourages inquiries to local Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents for schedules and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaer
J. W. Connor
Irvington
Shiloh Christian Church
Knightstown
E. S. Connor
Christian Church
Greenfield
Martin Fries
Nebracka
M. B. Harris
A. L. Stage
Fries
Io Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania Lines
Germany
Italy
Holland
Japan
North American Gymnastic Union
Thorsday
Atlantic City
Cape May
Atlantic Coast
Pennsylvania
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W .S. Weaver, Jeweler
Lutholtz
W. Main Street
James A. Sayier
Eaton, O
Eleanor RK. White
S. Jefferson Street
Ors Morris
Christian Helpers
Dovey Bros
H. BR. Wails
Sadie Byerly
Western Union Telegraph Office
Ohio
Wesley Byerly
S&s. Jefferson Street
Ads
Ruth Roberts
Charles H. Beckett
Lafayette
Mrs. Beckett
Rose Barrett
Journal
Johnson, Brown and
Morgan Counties
J. W. Perkinson
Morgantown
The
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Ezra Scoville
Baker Farrepeat
Jourou
J. B. Keemer
Greensburg
Raymond Laster
Ora West
Marion
Stella Keelum
Sandy Brookes
G. E. Tyner
Edgar B. Keemer
Bloomington
Indiana University
Matt Bags
S. R. Monticue
Spiceland
Dallas Cooper
Wabash College
D. F. Cooper
E. Rhorer
V. L Cammack
Milford
Jean
Tyner
Roy D. Shipman
Banner Office
Richmond Business College
Dave Tarbet
Carthage
Jesse Bundy
Green Held
Merta Eltiote
John Wagoner
Middletown
Tobe Troxell
Vienna
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Sintel
Darius
Herrett
TIRED
W. M. Edwards
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