Shirley 15 A Glaze Man and Wife Die in Fire
Shirley Indiana Oct 19 A disastrous blaze in Shirley left twenty buildings burned and two people dead as E V M Prior and his wife suffocated attempting to return to the burning structure. The town lacks fire protection and outside help arrived after the flames gained headway and many escapes occurred. Button Thief's Undoing Princeton Oct 19 A thief stole clothing from J J Hartin and a Wilder's Brigade button led to Walter Penn's arrest in Evansville.
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Shirley
E. V. M. Prior
Princeton
J. J. Hartin
Six Men Sentenced in Huntington Circuit Court
Six men received prison terms over six days in the Huntington circuit court. William Favorite was convicted of assault while Thomas Vance and James Paxton were found guilty of stealing chickens. William Swartz faced burglary charges and Fred McGovern was convicted of housebreaking and robbery. all but Favorite to serve in Michigan City prison.
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Huntington
William Favorite
Thomas Vance
James Paxton
William Swartz
Fred McGovern
Favorite
Michigan City
Suit awards Ida Jones $5,600 from State Life Insurance
The trial over $5,000 policy claims against State Life Insurance Company concluded with the jury returning a verdict in favor of Mrs. Ida Jones. She was awarded the full $5,000 plus an additional $600.
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Franklin
Ida Jones
State Life Insurance Company
EN P. Reeves
Fire Scorches Scottsburg Business District
A large portion of Scottsburg's business section burned causing losses exceeding $50,000. With no fire protection, residents formed a bucket brigade to save the Scott County Bank and multiple homes from destruction.
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Scottsburg
Scott County Bank
Fire Threatens Wabash Campus As Fence Burns
Students at Wabash College acted as firefighters when a blaze along the Big Four tracks reached Ingalls field fencing and athletic grounds. The fire caused about 100 dollars in damage to the campus.
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Crawfordsville
Wabash College
Big Four
Ingalls Field
Fire at Jefferson Eberhardt Farm Burns Straw Stacks
A hand in Jackson township set a trash pile ablaze on the Jefferson Eberhardt farm. Sparks blew onto several large straw stacks, which burned to the ground and the flames spread to surrounding fields. The fire was extinguished after a hard fight.
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Shelbyville
Jefferson Eberhardt
Jackson Township
Boy slept all night under tree with hogs in woods
In Waynetown a four year old son of Mr Barnett was lost in the woods. A search by 100 people found him safe, he had slept under a tree with 75 hogs all night. Also notes on W C T U delegates and a shooting incident in Mount Vernon involving Ben Duncan and Della Bacon.
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Waynetown
Barnett
Mount Vernon
Grant
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Ben Duncan
Della Bacon
Duncan
Ship Sinks as Hazel Leads Rescue and Mutiny Fails
The Proserpine pumps frantically as water rises and bloodlike dye taints the sea. Hazel motivates crew while the captain drinks, and mutiny erupts as duty fades. A jolly-boat and cutter prepare for a doomed voyage toward Juan Fernandez.
A Chorus Supports Two Stars as Form Notion
A brief line notes that a capable chorus reinforces two leading performers, treating it as a standard stage form. The remark underscores the common practice of using supporting ensembles to enhance star appeal.
Famous Surgeon Refuses Operation Amid Cancer Fight
A renowned surgeon, terminally ill with cancer, declines a life saving operation he once performed hundreds of times. His stance leaves colleagues and patients unsettled as he faces his final campaign of treatment.
Rail Schedules List Daily Long-Distance Lines
Daily train services outline routes including St Louis to New York No 2 and No 4 St Louis to New York along with Kansas City to New York No 28 and Toledo to St Louis No 6. Other daily runs include New York to Kansas City No 9 and 1 from New York to St Louis with Toledo to St Louis No 5 and New York to St Louis No 3.
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St. Louis
New York
Kansas City
Toledo
Farm Houses Threatened by Railroad Sparks
Fire along the Pennsylvania railroad near Bourbon endangers about a hundred farm houses as engine sparks start grass fires. Residents race to save the Fridley tile and brick factory. a few people suffer minor burns.
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Bourbon
Fridley
Fire destroys Armstrong general store and post office
Fire at Armstrong destroys the general store and residence of William Kneer along with the Cumberland post office building and telephone exchange. Loss set at 15000 dollars. origin of the blaze unknown.
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Armstrong
William Kneer
Cumberland Telephone Exchange
Republicans Corner Rigs In Huntington Election Day
Huntington Oct 19 Republicans lease all city livery rigs for election day. Democrats must arrange private conveyances to haul voters to the polls.
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Huntington
Dairies Show Improvement in Crawfordsville
Eight dairies supplying Crawfordsville were reinspected on October 19 and found in better condition. One dairy received a merit card for improved quality.
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Crawfordsville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Claims catarrh is a constitutional disease cured by internal remedies. Describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a prescribed internal treatment working on mucous surfaces. Attaches testimonials, lists Toledo manufacturers F. J. Cheney & Co, price 75 cents, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
A Mark of Good Taste in Perfume Selection
A writer extols refined perfume choice for women, praising subtlety over boldness. The piece argues fragrance should be delicate and inviting, not overpowering or harsh.
Freedom not cash in divorce quote fuels court debate
A quip about alimony echoes through the courts as critics discuss financial arrangements. The remark contrasts freedom with cash, suggesting wealth alone marks independence.
Fall leather accessories highlight versatile belts and ties
This fall features leather and kid neckties and belts in all colors and sizes. Ties are bow pinned to stiff collars. belts are straight pieces usable with any buckle. Belts and ties wear longer, cleanable with gasoline when soiled.
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Kid
Clarissa and Malinda exchange encouragement over flour
Clarissa urges not to get discouraged while Malinda suggests ordering a sack of Gold Medal Flour to help.
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Clarissa
Malinda
U T SYSTEM Effect February 1 1908 Logansport to Indianapolis
Schedule lists multiple departures from Interurban Station at 5:00 am through 1:08 pm with limited trains at 11:60 pm. Connections at Kokomo for limited trains to Indianapolis and direct connections at Tipton to MD Wood, Alexandria, Fairmount, Anderson, Middletown, Muncie and other stations.
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Logansport
Indianapolis
Khekomo
Tipton
MD Wood
Alexandria
Fairmount
Anderson
Middletown
Muncie
Mediate
Why Colds are Dangerous
Advertisement warns that common colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and increase risk of diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes it is sold by W. H. Porter.
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Iw. H. Porter
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction schedules begin Oct 1 1908
The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company announces new interurban train times effective October 1 1908. Trains depart from the interurban station to Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points at multiple morning and afternoon departures with special runs to Delphi Lafayette Boyd Park and Improved Freight Service. Eastbound and westbound times listed.
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Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Peru
Wabash
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Delphi
Lafayette
Boyd Park
Logansport
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I. N. Crawford
I. W. Geer
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C. O. Heifley
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Market Street
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William S. Graff
Denver
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Decatur
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Hancock
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Johnson and Fayette
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Mr. Hazel
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May Arnold
Alvino Chevarro
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Tangled Lives
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Chevarro
Queen Alexandria
England
Logansport, Ind
William T. Bull
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