Local notes and rumors from the jail to town politics
Six prisoners in the jail and six more announcements this week. Probate court was in session. Eggs scarce in the market. Miss Eva Martin visiting in Terre Haute. Col Routt a mayoral candidate. Stable of David Cline unfloored Tuesday. Talk of another business change soon. Craig and Hall running for Supervisor in Anderson. No amusements in town this month. Communion services set for April first at Presbyterian Church. Dr Jennings erecting a new barn near his residence. O F M Jeffers running for Darwin township Supervisor. Wheat short, mills slowed. Weather fronts bring rain and storm March. T B Foster ill, Chicago Shoe Store. S S Whitehead, J W Wilkin, T J Golden at Afingham circuit court. No preaching next Sunday at Presbyterian. P and D road improving street crossings. J Husted & Son opened a new office in furniture store. Fourth of July falls on Wednesday. Col Jonathan Biggs visiting from Parker township. Mrs Josiah Martin's daughter Mary visiting ill mother in Terre Haute. Largest outs for horse bills between Indianapolis and St Louis. Mr Beecher on temptation under pressure. Williams nominated for Supervisor of Wabash township. Fred Otto preparing to open an ice cream saloon. York correspondence adds items. come again.
Local Items and Notices
Lyman Booth will start East on Sunday night to purchase stock for spring trade. The Quaker City Mills, under new ownership, began operations last Thursday and report good business. A unknown gentleman rents Mrs Lawrence’s property to open a boarding house soon. A new sidewalk along Mrs Mc Daniels residence is urged due to the current poor condition. The Brown Stocking club of St Louis will play the Browns of Terre Haute in the latter city next month. A Perry-night operator at the Van depot has a sister visiting from Windfall Indiana. Samuel B Lake and Isabel R Bell marry at the bride’s home near York on the 15th. Lepore and Chenoweth depart today for New Orleans with poultry, via Evansville, for about nine days.
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Lyman Booth
Brown Stocking Baseball Club
St. Louis
Browns
Terre Haute
Mr. Perry
Windfall
Indiana
Jo Martin Moves to New Room Space with Boston Shoe Store
Jo Martin occupies a new portion of the room formerly used by the Boston Shoe Store. He plans to sell clothing at low prices, rivaling Father Kulman of the Catholic Church, who has praised the move. He also proposes removing the tall wooden fence around the church and replacing it with a smaller barrier, a change seen as an improvement.
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Jo Martin
Boston
Father Kulman
Ben Gilmer Seeks Re election as Commissioner of Highways
The week’s issue notes Ben Gilmer as a candidate for re election to the office of Commissioner of Highways. It states he has served well as an officer and deserves another term.
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Ben Gilmer
Beav er Lake trip planned for early May by local party
A group will travel to Beaver Lake in Lawrence County around May first for a hunting and fishing expedition, staying about two weeks. Dr Frantz at Hot Springs shows rapid health improvement. Milo runs the City Drug Store.
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Beaver Lake
Lawrence County
Frantz
Hot Springs
Milo
Edward Crebs to wed Miss Belle Pearce at M E Church
In this city tonight at 81 2 o'clock the Rev C Robenshain assists Edward Crebs of Carmi Illinois to wed Miss Belle Pearce of this city in a civil ceremony of matrimony at the M E Church.
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M. E. Church
C. Robenshain
Edward Crebs
Carmi
Ills
Belle
Storm wrecks sweep through neighborhood trees and fences
From all sections of the neighborhood reports tell of prostration of trees and fences by Tuesday night’s storm. Everything that was loose was blown down and many other things that were at risk were carried away.
Frank Jeffers Named Administrator of Jas Jeffers Estate
Advertising notices announce Frank Jeffers appointed administrator of the Jas Jeffers estate. He will sell a large lot of personal property on Thursday April 12. The term of Alderman Geo Balsley ends this quarter, while Thomas Brown and Noel B Devol also seek reelection though no official candidate lists have been published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jeffers
Jas. Jeffers
Geo. Balsley
Thomas Brown
Noel B. Devol
John Dolan Dies of Consumption at 30 in City
John Dolan died at his residence yesterday at age thirty from consumption. He leaves a young wife and one child. Burial is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the Catholic cemetery of the city.
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John Dolan
Jake Heller Buys New Organ For Grand Concert
Jake Heller has bought an organ delaying his town nights. Del Clark and Alex Payne will begin music lessons soon in preparation for a grand concert.
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Jake Heller
del Clark
Alex Payne
Jake
Fair or No Fair Meeting Called at Marshall
By order of F B Ennis president directors of the Agricultural Board are urged to be at Marshall on Thursday April 19 to discuss fair or no fair, elect officers and other business. A sharp exchange follows about a Kentucky carpetbagger and a Republican-Democrat power dynamic in Washington as parties maneuver for influence.
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F. B. Ennis
The
Agricultural Board
Marshall
C. H. Bengpich
Washington
Hayes
Peter Cooper
Beecher lecture crowds Terre Haute House guests
At Terre Haute the Beecher lecture drew a crowded Terre Haute House with Mr Beecher as the key figure. Landlord Ripley and clerks Shaw and Gordon were present. The Teachers' Association meets in Marshall on the first Saturday in April with multiple exercises by J H Bussaard Prof Whiple L Roberts A H Gideon L A Wallace and a Friday lecture by President Allen of Westfield college on April 6.
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Terre Haute
Beecher
Terre Haute House
Mr. Beecher
Mr. Ripley
Shaw
Gordon
Teachers’ Association
Marshall
J. H. Bussaard
Prof. Whipple
L. Roberts
Casey
A. H. Gideon
L.A. Wallace
Allen
Westfield College
Storm damages Quaker City Mills and home in city
A heavy storm from the north west struck Tuesday evening tearing down the smoker stack at Quaker City Mills and unroofing R L Dulansys new house, causing serious damage to the building and leaving debris across the area.
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Our
Quaker City Mills
R. L. Dulansys New House
Storm Damage Report From Terre Haute City Hall
A late storm caused flooding and roof damage across Terre Haute including the Masonic Hall, Bradshaw building, and the college cupola. Structures suffered plastering damage and a fallen fence, while residents reported a strong scare and power of the wind. The Beecher lecture at the Opera House impressed attendees. Simon Corry’s hardware store advertises a vast Terre Haute stock with wholesale and retail options. Simeon Cory is praised as a principled local merchant with two decades in hardware trade.
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Dr. Jones
Bradshaw
David Cline
Terra Haute
Simon Corry
Manin
Ist
South Fifth Bt
Isis
Terre Haute
Corey
Simeon Cory
York Items Show News of Mrs Bell Departure and Local Music
York society notes celebrate the departure of Mrs E Bell praised as a noble woman. Mr Lake remains with his wife to support the social circle and prominent actors. A new quintet band forms with Bridgeman Baker Pritchard Ryerson Cornet Griffin. Mulligan Guards expected to serenade. Merchants report growing business and orders for wine and champagne.
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E. Bell
Mrs. Bell
John Baker
Basa Vial
Charles Pritchard
David Ryerson
Cornet
Frank Griffin
Mulligan Guards
Ungentle Rebuke and Typhus Talk in Town
A York area notice complains of a controversial letter in a rival paper. It notes typhus cases locally, mocks a youthful writer named cooney, urges emigration, and dismisses the critic as impudent while defending local ladies and dignity. Rush out and soak your head.
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York
Herald
Cooney
Fragments Describe Cathartic Properties And Effects
A fragment notes Dr ftarTeR describes Lives Pris as mild yet highly searching cathartic and among the most potent stomachics and alkalies, highlighting its gentleness and strong action as an alternative remedy.
Centennial Exposition volume described and illustrated
Advanced sheets from Hubbard Bronson Philadelphia describe a comprehensive pictorial history of the Centennial Exhibition. The volume surveys nations and state buildings with detailed notices of ceremonies, awards, medals, livestock shows, and official biographies, emphasizing illustrations and the closing ceremonies. Col. Redick canvasses for the book.
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Messrs. Hubbard Bron
Philadelphia
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Irussia
Brazil
Africa
Asia
Col. Redick
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the Messenger
Glare County
Thersday
St, Li
Atlantic Express
Chicago
Pacific Express
Mat
Charles Chrisman
Agt
PARIS
Danville
R. R
O.P Liston, Ag't
Eva Martin
Schweitzer & Berner
Col. Routt
Craig and
Hall
Aderson TV
Presbyterian Church
M. Jeffers
Darwin Township
Frost
Anderson
T. B. Foster
S.S. Whitehead, J. W. Wilkin and
T.J. Golden
Afingham Circuit Court
Messrs. J. Husted & Son
Jonathan Biggs
Parker Township
Josiah Martin
Mary
Indianapolis
Williams
Wabash Township
Fred Otto
Atyle
Fred
W.S. Ryce & CO
Geo. F. Davis
Samuel B. Lake
Isabel R. Bell
Lepore & Chenoweth
New Orleans
Evansville
Myers & Fally’s
Kentucky
Frenr Anderson
James L. Bradbury
Mary Hamill
Bradbury
Prevo and Kelley
Board of Supervisors
Anderson Township
Gideon
Andergor
Westfall
the Mail
W.s.ryce & CO
Monsiea
Boston Shoe Store
J. Husted & Sons
W. H. Bradshaws
Benedict Corner
Mattoes, &c
Johnsons
W. H. Bradshaw
W. H Bradshaw
Dulaneys Building
W. N. Bradshaw
Dalaveys
Marseilles
W.S. Ryce &Co
Terre Haute Ind
Dan. Miller
North Fourth Street
Srconp
M. Grabenheimer
Srampin Donton Aliskinde
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