Town Board Meeting Notes On Street Work And Licenses
The city engineer reported progress on the Spring street dump being cleared and sidewalks affected by water and mud. The board approved a $50 annual theater license for Alcazar and billboards on electric light poles, plus a salary adjustment for the city clerk. A remonstrance against Grand avenue improvements failed.
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Hshia
Ci Cc. Hun
O. L
Grand Avenue
Burk
Spring Street
Alcazar Theater
Down East and Out West Crane of Ponds in New York Trade
A fragmented notice notes Dew Castle buys goods tram New York City and sells ponds to New York residents. Hastings of New Castle claims washing machines of a certain style are not common in Enetero markets. The machines are said to be built only in Heney and Delaware counties and a New Cantile firm sent two to California.
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Dew Castle
New York City
Hastings
New Castle
Bur
Delaware
California
County Office Notes and Bid Request for Court House Plant
Stella E Welchell sues Theodore E Welchell for divorce with support cited as basis. Knightatown residents. County Commissioners advertise bids for a hot water plant to be installed in the court house. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, September.
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Stella E. Welchell
Theodore E. Welchell
Knightatown
Bida
County Commission
County Council
Water Wonder Story From a Long Ago Memoir
A fragmentary diary style piece recalls a winter day by a hot spring in a hillside setting. The narrator describes cooling water, four big mallard ducks, a rabbit shot at by a father figure, and a dead Brer Rabbit by wire fences as family banter and travel notes unfold. The entry notes plans to return to Glen Gatch and Rampart by June 1 and mentions birch bark writing material.
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Thors
Gotoel
Martin
Smitty
Brer
Glen Gatch
Rampart
Lightning Strikes Mt Summit Barn Wrecks Farm and Cattle
Lightning hit the J D Hoban barn at Mt Summit destroying the structure and contents. Hogs on the lot perished and several horses were saved by townspeople who formed a brigade. About thirty tons of hay and a large quantity of corn were saved, with an estimated loss of around 4000 dollars and insurance coverage noted.
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Mt. Summit
J. D. Hoban
Elliott Heirs Addition Expansion Plans Near Center
The Mott heirs plan an addition immediately south of the Elliott heirs addition to provide homes near town center. Builders hail the location as ideal for many seeking a home and expect the new street to rise quickly with attractive homes.
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Tie Mott
Elliott
New Castle
Hanes
Elliott Heirs
Farm Move Signals New Life for George Paltlard
George Paltlard, long employed at the Heat Light and Power plant, plans to become a full time farmer. He has rented the old home farm southwest of town and will move there soon.
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George Paltlard
Theron
Morre Granted Searncy and Meeting Disorder Claimed
Plaintiffs allege Wright threatened to take charge unlawfully and without authority. They say his domineering conduct would disturb the conference and destroy harmony.
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Morrie
Wright
Unfavorable Weather Dampens Tuesday Shoot Scores
A Tuesday afternoon shooting match faced rain and poor visibility. George Craig led with a 21 of 25, while Andy Ward earned the booby prize with three birds. Other competitors included James Nicholson Nate Cumllins E T Wenger John Phelps and W M Mende among the listed participants.
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George Craig
Andy Ward
Andy
Lreorpe Ural
James Nicholson
Nate Cumllins
E. T. Wenger
John Phelps
W. M. Mende
Archie Arinet
Jack Vestal
Alexander
Walter Bunyan
A. H. Ward
Brown Looks to Preserve Plastering for Historical Society
W E M Brown predicts future use of a new depot and calls for removing and dedicating the plastering wall to the Historical Society. He notes rare monograms on the plaster that could not be reproduced in a century.
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W. E.M. Brown
Su New Depot
Historical Society
Hall's Catarrh Cure Declared Effective
A 19th century ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh. It claims the treatment targets blood and mucous surfaces to eradicate the disease and strengthen the constitution. The ad offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials.
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Hall
Isdical
Tratimhontala
J. Ceeney de Co
Voledo
Ite
New Castle Press Incorporates With $30,000 in Capital
The New Castle press company filed with authorities to incorporate and raise $30,000 in capital. Local filings indicate the firm will operate in publishing and printing within the city.
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New Castle
Church Occupancy Delayed for Nine or Ten Months
Town expects no possession of the church for nine or ten months while a new church is prepared for occupancy.
U T Grade Progress Report Reaches City Leaders
Union Traction chief engineer W H Bloas says grade from Anderson to near Honey Creek is complete. He notes trains will arrive soon, despite not yet building the Middletown overpass. Indianapolis & Eastern GM Chipman, visiting, approves work on the New Cuy de-Dunreitt branch.
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W. H. Bloas
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Honey Creek
Middletown
U. T
Chipman
Indianapolis & Eastern
Cue de-Dunreitt
Tax Commissioners Release County Land Valuations
A complete set of county land tax returns from India's ninety two counties is issued by the state board of tax commissioners. The report shows Henry County land value per acre with improvements at 200 and a total statewide assessment increase of 29,052.25 over the prior year, though exact impacts await audit verifications over the next month.
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India
Tax Commissionere
Heary
Thas Et Gs
Couriesa
Streets Torn Up Near Fair Week
Residents wonder if contractors will tear up streets during fair week. The plan aims to work on lighter traveled routes. Race street from Main to Twelfth and Twelfth street from Race to Broad may be blocked.
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Race Street
Main
Twelfth
Twelfth Street
Race
Broad
Hartford City notes on Bluffton land holding and society
A fragmented item discusses Bluffton women and a full land freehold idea circulating in papers. The text hints at a social position and similarities to other groups, but details are unclear due to transcription gaps.
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Hartford
Bluffton
Burgh Family Reunion Set for Fairgrounds Gathering
The Burgh family reunion will be held this year at the Fairgrounds in Hagerstown Indiana on the first Thursday in September. The event draws relatives from nearly every state and is anticipated to attract a record attendance with an informal gathering for men women and children.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Union
Correction on Old Cemetery Rumor About Grubbs Family
In a letter to The Press, the writer disputes Martin L Powell URL about a Chubbs who died June 4 1855. They identify the correct person as Thomas M Grabbs and note his roles with the O L Q railway and later positions, while citing related family members and residence in Denver Colorado.
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Martin L. Powell
Anycther
A Chubbs
John W and
H. O. Grubbs
Cincinnati, Logansport & Chcags
Thamas M. Grabbs
Powell
Tom Grabbs
O. L & QO. Railway
Arrested man Charlea Colling released on bail in assault case
Charlea Colling, arrested on a criminal assault charge preferred by Hazal Conwell, was freed on a $500 bond. Investigators say he misrepresented his name and claimed to be a sipgils man. The case is described as having an interesting outlook with several features to be revealed at trial.
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Charlea Colling
Hazal Conwell
Sipgils
Not a Candidate in Rushville Race
The Rushville Evening Star reports no congressional bid from Frank T. Roots of Connera Hills. Roots plans to attend the next national Republican convention as a Sixth district delegate and will refrain from running for Congress for now. Representative Jas Watson is expected to face no opposition.
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Rushville
Frank T. Roots
Connera Hills
Congress
Jas. &. Watson
Roots
Mr. Watson
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