Election news and local notices from Indiana era
Readable fragments report 19th century Indiana items including state teachers association meeting in Plymouth Indianapolis, railway concerns on J M L lines, passenger conductors shake up, minor brakemen quitting, editorials from Columbus Herald and Shelbyville Democrat, medical testimonials, a parade of local accidents and deaths, and a note about a found gold bracelet awaiting owner claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess of Wales
England
Dr. Ball
Columbus Herald
Madieca
John Boodler Wanamaker
Muankacey
Boss Quay
Harrison
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Shelbyville
White Cap defense case tied to prior client
Hon. C. L. Jewett has been employed by the White Caps of Crawford county to defend them. He had been paid in advance by W. L. Gregory, the leading White Cap, for defense, and Gregory was killed by George Davis for seducing his 16 year old daughter. Jewett will defend Davis against his former client. Mrs. Mary J. Owen died Sunday at age 64. Burial tomorrow at 10 from her son's residence. Ohio county medical circle discusses a rare birth with a nasal appendage and no gums. infant progressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jewett
Crawford County
W. L. Gregory
Jewett
Gregory
George Davis
Hunter's Bottom
Kentucky
East Third Street
Ohio County
Henry Klausing
Rising Sun
Hanover preachers and hopefuls swirl around Alderman Wallace
An editor letters column from Hanover Indiana December 1898 describes Alderman Wallace as a rising postmaster hopeful stirring political interest. The piece cites his tariff stance and clashes with older party figures, while naming John Woolley and Captain D B Banta as other local figures linked to the postmaster race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
the Merald
Wallace
P.M
John Woolley
Hanover Cheeses Works
Jefferson County
Court of
Woolley
Ehease
Meatel
D. B. Banta
Waara
Scott County
Benet Et Chagtined
Camp Fire Event Delights A O Bachman Post Gathering
A large crowd attended the G A B encampment Camp fire at the Court House Friday evening. Music by a male quartet Mosars J G Chambers J B Pepper N T Drake W H Matthews and recitations by C Richardson Miss Carrie Calloway Miss Bessie Brooks drew lively audience response with notable charm and eloquence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Bachman
Court House
Mosars
J. G. Chambers
J. B. Pepper
W. H. Matthews
C. Richardson
Indian Pensions and Reissues List Noted in Local Notices
A fragmented OCR list shows names tied to pensions and reissues, including Original Invalid-L, Increase, and Original entries. Locations span West Baden to Noblesville with several towns such as Kokomo, Brazil, and Martinsville, plus names like H Gullett, J Morgan, J Carter, and R Forman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Plummer
West Baden
H. Gullett
Union City
Thurman
Sheridan
J. Morgan
Lexington
B. Tilton
Pendleton
G. Mader
Lanesville
Increase
W. Lurber
Broad Ripple
R. Osborn
Brazil
M.cade
Sugar Grove
J. Carter
Kokomo
W. Cartwright
Veedersburg
D. Yount
Middleton
J. Lewis
Martinsville
V. Fritts
Roasville
Heroic rescue as steamer fire saves dozens in Helena tragedy
Report of a steamer leaving Helena at two in the morning with cotton cargo and 308 aboard. A fire broke out amid cotton near the bow, forcing many to jump into the river from the opposite side as the vessel struck the bank. About 150 cabin passengers were submerged or drowned, with many below deck trapped by heavy logs, while only a few women and children were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
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Seasion
Indiane State Teachers’ Association
Plymouth Church
Indianapolis
Petters
Mies
Gertie Wolf
Fred Wolf
Gertie
Palladium
Saturay
James Whitcomb
Vigo County
Jeesee D. Bright
Thos. Smith
Ripley County
Congress
Srd Distriet
Harry Colgate
Colgate
No. Four Fire Co
W. W. Hinds
Peter Frantz
Joseph Heck
William Winter
William Debts
Henry Gare
Behmidt
Jacob Belneldar
Encence
George J. Hummal
Peter Heats
Albert Hennaiger
Adam Kalb
Nicholas Roeder
C. H. Behmiat
A W. Newland
Crab Orchard
Aiece
John Seigle
North Wailnet Street
B. EB. Eads
Dr. Bull
J. G. Pasewater
Ind
Pueblo
Col
Alderman Wallace
G. A.B. Encampment
Indians Pensions
Mergen Priting
Sealant
Holiday
Madison Madison
Indiana
Walnut Street
Arlington
Louisville
W.F. Welch & Co., Proprietors
Ostitd&wam
Agar Ucorraionrs
Tor
Munn & CO
Smyrna
I A
Bos
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