Commencement, prison, and local notices unfold
Commencement this evening. Three prisoners are in the county jail. Garlinghouse moves Mrs. Graham's furniture to Fairmount. Charles Hamblen was run over by a train at Walesboro and his leg amputated. Charles Leslie of Hanover College won a $100 prize in Logansport for the McKinley bill essay. Numerous ads tout Hooad's Sarsaparilla and Hall's Hair Nenever. Market-master Benson plans stands and a late-month sale. A craniotomy on a congenital imbecile is reported by Columbus surgeons. The Indianapolis circuit court struck down the brewing license law. Miss Mary Thompson of Madison visits for fruit-culture efforts. A freight train damaged eleven champion colts at a Bartholomew county farm. Sarsaparilla discussion notes plant origins and Ayer's preparation.
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Charles Hamblen
Walesboro
Charles Leslie
Hanover College
Logansport
Hooad
Mysterious Death Reported of Scout Lochard in Pierson
A night outing with Caddie Hayden ends in Lochard’s death from a muffled pistol shot. Hayden claims innocence and says she feared him when drunk. a coroner’s inquest and postmortem are pending to determine if foul play occurred.
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William H. Lochard
Graham
David Ball
Leonard Maurer
Miss Hayden
Marrett
Vail
Hayden
Scout Lochard
Frank Lochard
Miss Haden
Herald
Murett
Will
Scout
Bear
Oil City Disaster Toll Grows as Deaths Near Hundred
The Oil City disaster reports indicate widespread ruin from fire and flood. Titusville records over fifty dead recovered with ongoing searches, while Oil City officials estimate up to two hundred lives lost, with many injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Dress Goods Highlight of the Season at Low Prices
We present a line of Brandenburgs and Canton Cloths described as the handsomest and lowest priced summer dress goods seen this season.
Divorce suit and local news items from Madison region
Indiana Phillips sues John Phillips for divorce alleging non support and cruelty with daughter custody sought. Switzerland county’s Mr Cash Walden buys the Vavay Times. Editor Knox may move south for health. Abner Walters near Leesville loses wheat and trees in a big storm. Dave Ball and Ike Brazzleton, former prison mates, reunite. Days length peak June 21 with 14h50m daylight. Sisters of Mary’s school plan entertaining June 24 at St Mary’s School Hall. Edward Coyle pleads guilty to keeping a gaming house. wheel spared. Moses Thomas and Jennie Toon wed in Shoals after meeting a squire. Lane’s Family Medicine advertised.
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M. R. Sulzer
Indiana
Phillips
John Phillips
Madison
Cash Walden
Switzerland County
Vavay Times
Knox
Abner Walters
Leesville
Dave Ball
Wayman
Ike Brazzleton
California
Andersonville
Sisters of St. Mary’s School
St. Mary's School
Edward Coyle
Squire Cravens
Bear
Cheap Coal Auction Promotes Large Stock On Hand
A newspaper brief notes a seller offering cheap coal with prices as low as 8 crs per bushel and announces a large stock currently on hand for immediate sale.
Best Pittsburgh Coal Sale Offer at Eight Cents
Middleton & Wymond advertise coal delivery in West Madison for eight cents per bushel within city limits. They urge buyers to secure supply now, noting the principal office at 307 West Street and the elevator and office at the foot of Pearl Street near Johnson's starch factory.
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West Madison
West Street
Pearl Street
Johnson
Relief efforts surge in Pittsburg for Oil City and Titusville
A relief committee formed by Mayor Gourley mobilized citizens to aid Oil City and Titusville. Donations of money clothing and provisions flowed in and a loaded train carrying relief supplies departed for Oil City under committee supervision. Pittsburg papers report generous funds and rapid public contributions.
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Pittsburg
Pittssure
Gourley
Oil City
Titusville
Port Jervis Lynching Denounced by Local Clergy in June Meeting
Port Jervis clergy denounce the lynching of Bob Lewis describing it as murder and a blot on civilization. Coroner Kuanding to hold inquest while a fire damages a cracker factory and insurance covers losses. Messages note wartime and travel updates among locals.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
Bob” Lewis
H. Hudnut
Presbyterian Church
Huduut
Venema
Reformed Church
Erin
Kuanding
Seven Important Measures Passed in the House
Wast Maron reports a red letter day in the House as seven measures pass under suspension of the rules. Democrats united, Republicans depleted, one measure exempting state banks from taxation failing. Bills include anti option, river and harbor and naval appropriation in conference, site for General Sherman statue, New Mexico and Arizona statehood, and legislative executive and judicial appropriations. Senate largely listens to Mr Veat on free wool. No business in the Senate.
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House
Senate
Wast Maron
General Sherman
New Mexico
Arizona
McMillin
Tennessee
Congress
Committee On
Ways and Means
Veat
Saw Mill Boiler Disaster Kills Four in Indiana
Kinzie and Cochell’s saw mill near Idaville Carroll county Indiana exploded killing David Taylor and James Cockerel instantly. Bert Roller died later and George Williams died after two hours of injuries. Godell and Roller had just married. The blast shattered windows five miles away and left a huge hole where the mill stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Kinzie & Cochell
Idaville
Carroll County
David Taylor
James Cockerel
Bert Roller
George Williams
Godell
Indicted Aldermen Go On Trial in Chicago
Seven aldermen William J. O'Brien Nicholas Crennan Dan O'Brien Patrick J. Gorman John F. Darman Stephen M. Gavelin and Philip Jackson faced trial after being indicted by the March grand jury for boodling. All pleaded not guilty and jury selection began as they expressed confidence in acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
William J. O’brien
Nicholas Crenan
Dan O’brien
Patrick J. Gorman
John F. Darman
Stephen M. Gavelin
Philip Jackson
March Grand Jury
Disappointed in Love Tragedy Strikes Grace Maynard
Grace Maynard a 26 year old brunette living with her sister at 9 University Place committed suicide last night by shooting herself in the head. Relatives believe a succession of love disappointments led to the tragedy. She came from Hartford Michigan where her father is a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Grace Maynard
University Place
Hartford
Mich
Northwest Travel Boom Boosted by Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City
The Northwest tourist season appears set to be the largest ever as travelers flock northward. The Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Railway promotes its modern equipment, Vestibuled Compartments, and Pullman sleeping cars with no extra charge for drawing-room use. Trains depart from Grand Central Passenger Station in Chicago with Union Depot connections at St. Paul for through express service, backed by superior dining and timing. Ticket agents urge inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railway
Grand Central
Chicago
Union Depot
St. Paul
Great Northwest
Wisconsin Lakes and Resorts Draw Visitors by Rail Lines
The Wisconsin Central Lines advertise a string of summer resorts around Fox Lake Lake Villa Waukesha Mukwonago Cedar Lake Neenah Waupaca and Ashland offering rich fishing for black bass rock bass pike pickerel perch muskellunge and abundant game. Wisconsin boasts scenic rustic beauty and a mild midsummer climate cited as a great retreat for city dwellers extending to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Pamphlets with information are available from D W Janowitz Indianapolis and Jas C Pond Chicago IL.
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Wisconsion Central
Ity
Fox Lake
Lake Villa
Waukesha
Mukwonago
Cedar Lake
Neenab
Waupaca
Iifield
Butternut
Ashland
Wis
Wisconsin
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
D. W. Janowitz
Indianapolis
Jas. C. Pond
Gene
Chicago
Secret Alcohol Cure Offered by Cincinnati Company
A 48 page book promises a permanent speedy cure for drinkers. The GonuEen Specific Co. claims the product can be taken in beer coffee tea or food without patient knowledge and guarantees cures in all cases. Address 185 Race Street Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GonuEen Specific Co
Race Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wilkes Blood at Madison stable promises speed and beauty
Will make the season of 189% at the old Kirk stable corner of Main and Walnut streets Madison Ind under the management of Mr. Robert Quail. Conspirator is by a producing Sire and out of a producing Dam and he will sire both Speed and Beauty. Call and see him before making contracts elsewhere. J. W. Brisben Owner.
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Old Kirk
Main and
Walnut Streets
Madison
Ind
Robert Quail
J. W. Brisben
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