Local residents travel and visit across Indiana and Ohio
Madison August 24 reports show Elizabeth Koehler visiting Cincinnati and many residents departing or arriving by train. Names include Julian Joannaon from Vevay, Deputy Peter Grae ley, Elmer Brown from Vevay, and Mrs. A J Turner returning to Indianapolis. A Fairview addition land sale in Hanover realized about 1800 dollars with prices 50 to 80 dollars and a band present.
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Mies
Elizabeth Koehler
Cincinnati
Julian Joannaon
Vevay
Peter Graeley
Columbus
Lote
Fairview
Hanover
Senator Shively Recovers at Summer Home
Brookville Pennsylvania reports Senator Shively is recovering from throat trouble at his summer home. Radium treatment has proved effective and contributed to his improvement.
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Brookville
Shively
Runaway Team Crashes After Wind Blown Paper Incident
A surrey driven by Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ryker and their son bolted on Main Street after a paper blew by the Courier office. The rig collided with a Buick and overturned near West Street. Mrs Ryker sprained her knee, while Mr and Mrs Ryker and their son escaped with minor injuries.
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Courier
Surrey
Hubert Ryker
Arnold
Ryker’s Ridge
Main Street
West Street
Ryker
Hargan
Mr. Ryker
Mrs Carrie Shadday Acquitted in Self Defense
The trial of Mrs Carrie Shadday in Mayor Crozier's court concluded with acquittal after she testified about the shooting of Wilber Selig. Judge Crozier ruled she acted in self defense, and the case may go to the Grand Jury in October. The crowded city and county audience followed the proceedings, noting her composure.
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Mra
Carrie Shadday
Wilber Selig
Crozier
George Selig
Shadday
Camp Garber Reunion Promises Strong three day program
The Camp Col. M. C. Garber reunion near Dupont runs Sept 1 2 3 with Sunday School Day featuring Hon J L Hammond. Sept 2 Soldiers Day hosts B F Hedrick and includes speakers Hon M R Sulzer Capt A D Vanesdal Louis King J R Feeler and Hon Frank Little. Sept 3 Old Settler Day has speakers Hon P E Bear and Arthur R Robinson candidate for U S Senate. Cleveland threatens to demolish 200 old fire trap buildings.
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Col
Soldiere Day
B. F. Hedrick
M. R. Sulzer
A. D. Vanesdal
Indiana Department
Louis King
J. R. Feeler
Frank Little
Old Settler
P. E. Bear
Arthur R. Robinson
U. S. Senate
Handsome Improvements At Indianapolis Brewing Co Office Site
The Indianapolis Brewing Co enhances its new local agent's office and warehouse at Main and Broadway. The old hotel is repainted and modernized creating a neat appearance. Interiors now include a large beer refrigerating room, a bottled goods dark room, and a well equipped corner office. Agent Michael Cavanaugh presides over growing business. The former warehouse will store empties for shipment back to the Indianapolis brewery.
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Indianapolis Brewing Co
Main
Broadway
Michael Cavanaugh
Indianapolis
Death of Mrs Bertha Kirk Wiggington in Indianapolis
Mrs Bertha Kirk Wiggington died in Indianapolis after an operation. She was wife of William Wiggington, daughter of J W Kirk, and survived by her husband, father, a sister, and six brothers with no children. The family resided in Madison until six years ago. Burial will be in Culumbus, time not specified.
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Otto Rott
Bloomington
Mollie Cravens
George D. Demaree
Robert
Ira Hoffman
Chicago
Mary Leland
Richmond
Mildred Kempf
William A. Kirk
Detroit
Ida Tit
Washington, D. C
William Hill
East
Louis Anger
Dayton
College Corner
Miss McKay
Ira Beard
Ronald
Fearne Louise
Indianapolis
Bertha Zim Werman
H. H. Kirk
Bertha Kirk Wigsington
William Wiggington
Culumbug
Gravil Road Bonds Sold by County Treasurer
County Treasurer Jeffries sold two series of gravel road bonds. Madison Spann road bonds, $95 denomination, 414 percent interest, average life 234 years, sold to Richard Stephan for accrued interest and $23 premium. Lancaster Totten road bonds, $50 denomination, 434 percent interest, average life 2% years, sold to Frank Schnaizer for accrued interest and $3 premium. Premium on Spann road highest yet for free grave road bonds. Four other bidders on each series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries Yeater
Madison Township
Richard Stephan
Lancaster Township
Totten
Frank Schnaizer
City
Spano Road
Police search futile for robbery suspect Banttie
Chief Jenkins received a Cincinnati police request to search the down mailboat on its arrival for Thomas Banttie who is wanted in Cincinnati for robbery. Officers Kremer and Bondurant met the boat but found no trace of him. A description-match man debarked at Carrollton, but reporters could not confirm notification to local authorities. A letter from the Indiana Historical Commission signed by Woodward announces Prof. Joseph H. Hanna of this city will represent Jefferson County on the Grand Committee for next year’s Centennial, acting as chairman of a general committee to supervise the observance.
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Jenkins
Cincinnati
Thomas Banttie
Kremer
Bondurant
Carrollton
Indiana Historical Commission
Woodward
Joseph H. Hanna
Jefferson County
Hanna
Boilermaker Strike Hits Chicago and Illinois Plant
Danville Illinois August 24 The Boilermaker in the Chicago and Eastern Illinois shop struck today. Two hundred are out. Alaska is more than twice as large as the German empire.
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Danville, Ill
Chicago & Einsteern Illinois
Alaaka
German Empire
Chautauqua Peace Talks Reflect on War and Democracy
A large audience at Chautauqua grounds heard lectures by Prof. Earle of Columbia University on how far nations should use force and by Hon. Wm. I. Nolan on the common man and democracy. Holt argued war is the only tool now, while Japanese policy and Hague conferences shaped views on disarmament and reform of world order.
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Elke
John McGregor
Earle
Columbia University
Napoleon
Japan
Hamilton Holt
Holt
United States
Wm. I. Nolan
Adam
Bill
William
Atande Atill
Optimism Courage and Courage Shape Right Direction
A fragment urges that with optimism and courage and the average person possessing these three qualities, progress tends to move in the right direction.
Old Settler's Reunion Planned at Liberty Grove
The thirty third annual Old Settler's Reunion at Liberty Grove is set for Thursday August twenty six with top state speakers and music by the Du Pont band and W L Denny's choir. Revival services follow at Liberty church starting Friday night August 27 led by Rev Levi Burnes worth with assistance from Rev Daviess. A large crowd and numerous local visits are noted including residents traveling and visiting relatives in nearby towns.
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Liberty Grove
Dupont Band
W. L. Denny
C. W. Smart
Dupont
R. R
S. A. Elliott
Frank McGee
Pleasant Point
J. S. Smith
Liberty Church
Levi Burnesworth
Daviess
Sylvester Hill
Bryantsburg
Lawrence Edward
Roscoe Wilson
Little Son
D. HR. Bentley
Davison, Ind
Local social notes from Marble Corner and nearby towns
A list of visits dinners and household movements across Indianapolis Chicago Newport and Milton includes families of Smith Mower and Morano with mentions of Mrs Hester Sith Mr Doyle and Abe Van Antwerp. Health update notes Orville Wildman suffering blood poisoning and various relatives visiting or moving to new homes. A prayer meeting is planned at Abe Van Antwerp's next Tuesday night.
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A. E. Smith
Goldie
Fred Smith
Indianapolis
Frank Smith
Chicago
Roy Smith
T. H Shepherd
Osgood
C. BE. Smith
M. J. Mower
C. W. Miles
M. R. Morano
Newport
Lena Smith
Charlea Shonk
North Madison
Mr. Doyle
O. P. Humes
Frank Lockridge
Big Creek
Stanton Kirk
The Almighty Heart Versus Words On The Dollar
A Detroit News admirer notes the heart’s power over money in praising America’s stance on the European war. A Chicago female writer vows to expose marital unhappiness, a claim countered by the Philadelphia Inquirer who questions the perspective of an unmarried author.
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Detroit News
Chicago
Dphiladelphia Inquirer
Early drug user trends spur fresh fears across cities
Reports indicate initial signs of quitting were premature as police and hospitals record a surprising rise in cases. The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes authorities fear the worst may still be to come and stress urgent action.
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Fittsburgh Dispatch
The Unpopular Weather Man
The government weather bureau faces criticism for weekly forecasts aiding farmers and shippers. The quote suggests it risks more for the public than for itself, joking about penalties for accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Weather Bureau
New York Sun
Liberty Old Settlers plan five thousand at Aug meeting
The Liberty Old Settlers committees announce a grand gathering for Thursday Aug 28 to entertain five thousand attendees. Elder Fred R Davies from Charlesetown Ind will start a revival at Liberty church Friday night Aug 27. He is described as a very able man. come and hear him.
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Committees of Liberty Old Settlers
Fred R. Davies
Charlesetown
Ind
Liberty Church
Quotations on Flour Grain Livestock and Coal Prices
The page lists live poultry eggs butter and meat prices with figures for flour per 100 pounds and meal per ton. It also shows wheat per bushel and various grain prices including alfalfa clover timothy seed orchard grass red top and sunflowers. Coal prices and coal yard terms are given by Middleton-Wymond Co. and J. Schofield & Son with condition notes.
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Esecees
Escces
Taylor-Hitz
Queen of
Buyi
Perbughe
J.schofield & Son
Daily Market Report Wheat and Corn Mixed in Sluggish Trade
Wheat No 2 red and No 8 red show weak demand in a slow session with scattered through billing notes. Corn benchmarks White through billing hover around 80 to 80 percent with mixed activity. Oats steady with several through billing entries. Hay steady with Timothy and Clover categories. Cattle receipts scarce with prices quoted for good to choice and mixed lots. Hogs see receipts around 1,500 with varied weights and finish values.
No Use to Try and Wear Out Your Cold It Will Wear You Out
An advertisement warns that neglecting a cold leads to worse illness and epidemics. It promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as the remedy to ease coughs and congestion, claiming stronger head clearance and better breathing. It encourages immediate purchase and use.
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Dr. King
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Madison
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North Vernon
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Glenn Law
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Mt. Sterling
A. J. Turner
Misa Florence Caplinger
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John Bonner
David Everhardt
Ben Hyatt
Virginia
Mr. Hyatt
Helen Hyatt
Nora
May Weat
J. W. Adams
Lebanon
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St. Paul
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John Raiser
Lucy
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Phiiliing
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Wilbur Selig
Mayor Crozier
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Cleveland
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Ite
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Tresaurer
Jeffelen
Chautauqua Grounds
BIG Creek News
Dope Fienda
Belleview
Madison Wholesale Markets
Trow
Price
Waeauaie
Middleton- Wymond Co
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Daily Market Report
Ganners and Puttera
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