Local and Miscellaneous Notes and Updates
City Council meets tonight and transfers of real estate are frequent this past week. A post office opens at Big Springs with W. D. Johns as postmaster. The Pioneer urges subscriptions and notes Midland county events, snowdrift impacts, and a large Christmas expenditure. A new iron truss bridge at Waldron and a grand music box gift are mentioned amid local items.
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Big Springs
This County
W. D. Johns
Waldron
Masquerade at Opera House Draws Large Attendance
The masquerade ball at the Opera House last Thursday drew about one hundred masked attendees in varied costumes from Italian tramp to eastern royalty. Prof Hart's band played well and organizers reported success with net proceeds near sixty five dollars. Christmas day passed quietly with a fruitful tree at the Christian church and a Presbyterian supper. A large street crowd enjoyed a festive day with little drunkenness and general goodwill.
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Opera House
Prof. Hart
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Morton Monument to be unveiled in Indianapolis
The Morton Monument will be unveiled in Indianapolis on January 15 under the Grand Army of the Republic. An invitation extends to Rich Mountain Poet No. 42, and members travel at one cent per mile, with half fare for others. A vast crowd is anticipated at the State capital.
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Morton
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Cutting Affray at Ed Hyman's Saloon Ends in Severe Injuries
A feud between Joseph Griffin and Fletcher Troutman led to a stabbing at Ed Hyman's saloon Saturday night. Troutman struck with a knife, leaving Griffin badly injured with partial ear loss, a torn nose edge, scalp damage, and a side wound. Troutman fled, authorities say. At Christmas a party for William E. Roberts of Washington Township gave a large reception with many gifts and Dr. Utter in attendance. About fifty people celebrated Roberts' twenty seventh birthday with a dinner and presents.
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Ed Hyman
Joseph Griffin
Fletcher Troutman
Griffin
Troutman
William E. Roberts
Washington Township
Dr. Utter
Thorntown
Roberts
Record of historic heavy snow paralyzing rail traffic
The heaviest snow in years struck Saturday night into Sunday, widespread across the northern states. Railroad travel slowed or halted as trains were hours late or canceled, with the Big Four Cincinnati train missing its 12:30 arrival until after midnight. The blockade persisted into Monday, then the thaw began as temperatures rose.
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Cincinnati
Hearing on W. B. Walls reinstatement before Judge Allison
A Friday verdict denied the application for reinstatement to practice at the Boone circuit bar. The court is said to limit further hearings, stating full justice has been afforded. Other items note a house fire near John Griffin, a toddler’s death in Harrison township, a two year old buried, and two siblings ill with disease. Dining at the Opera House for a masquerade was praised. The Auditor finished 1883 tax duplicates totaling 185357.83 with gravel road tax 29880.69. Lodge petitions for Ancient Order of United Workmen are under review, with installation planned. Snow Sunday reduced church attendance.
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Allison
W. B. Walls
Boone Circuit Court
Direntuerra
Peter Enicher
Harrison Township
Ed F. Hedges
C. S. Wesner
Michigan City
Wesley C. Helden
Yeeare
Geo. E. Mills
BE. Wulschener
Indianapolia
Lebanon
Mills
Madison
Walls
Robert F. la Follette
Emma C. Rutledge
Robert Bridges
Katie Herding
William B. Sample
Alice E. Melton
Eugene C. Thompson
Lorinda Troutman
John B. Lemon
Delphia J. Harmon
Alvin Bridges
Rosa
Stafford's Shylock at the Opera House
William Stafford's Shylock in The Merchant of Venice drew applause for a polished portrayal, strong makeup, and vivid expressions. Miss Evalyn Foster as Portia and a capable supporting cast enhanced a gorgeously staged production, with plans for another Harrisburg performance hinted.
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William Stafford
Opera House
Shakespeare
Harrisburg
Evalyn Foster
Our Summer Boarders at the Academy of Music
The four act farcial comedy Our Summer Boarders by El liott Barnes drew packed audiences despite other attractions. Mandelon Zola impressed with a French and Spanish dance in act two and the finale featured specialty acts and Hebrew imitations by Frank Bush, who earned many encores.
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Academy of Music
Elliott Barnes
Mandelon Zola
Frank Bush
Coemers
Academy
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Opera House
Crawfordsville Grievances Over Punishment by City Educator
Residents voice outrage at Prof. Temple H. Dunn over alleged brutal punishment of a pupil in Crawf ordsville schools. A Dano assault trial ended without verdict, a retrial scheduled. Dunn, seen as a strict disciplinarian, faces backlash from some affluent parents. Meantime Methodist revival efforts grow, Attica rolling mill stock subscriptions hit 15 509, cane growers meet in Indianapolis, and the Yakee Comedy Company cancels its Saturday engagement.
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Crawfordsville
Temple H. Dunn
Dano
Dann
Dunn
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Paradise
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C. P. Kern
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Lee Dessauer
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Zionseville
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Zionsville
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James W. Taylor
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New Road
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Old Jackson
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Rat Smith
Marmon, Nordyke & Co
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Carpenterville
Jameson
L. H. Olive
Harrodsburg
A. Lewis
C. L. Wheeler
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Essex
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Marion Township
Jake
James Price
Sumner County
Kaness
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T. J. Webb
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Yakea Comedy Company
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