Town trustees edge toward action on railroad ordinance
Town board last evening agreed to adopt an ordinance for the Indianapolis New Castle and Winchester Railroad Company. The Elliott addition plat was discussed with both sides debating and the matter referred to the city attorney for review. The session also noted snow covered sidewalks and regular bills were approved for payment. Other topics included brick pavement costs and related town issues.
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Indianapolis, New Castle & Winchester Railroad Company
Elliott
Abbas
Girl Fatally Burned in Blacksmith Shop Accident
Six year old daughter of Eli Cross of Losantville was severely burned when sparks from an anvil or forge ignited her dress. She escaped only after her grandfather Sulleen removed the burning fabric. She remains in critical condition with little chance of recovery.
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Cross News Service
Losantville
Dee
Eli Cross
Sulteen
Middletown Wedding Soon For Lena Carpenter and Walter Decker
Last evening at six o'clock at the bride’s parents home in Middletown the wedding of Miss Lena H. Carpenter and Mr. Walter F. Decker will take place. Reverend Trotter of Christian Church will officiate and the couple plans to reside on Locust Street after the ceremony.
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Middletown
Lena
Carpenter
Walter F. Decker
Miss Carpenter
John H. Carpenter
Trotter
Uhé Tth Street Christian Church
Decker
Locust Street
Harvey couple to spend winter in Arizona
Mr and Mrs Nathan Harvey left this morning on the 10 30 Big Four train for Phoenix Arizona where they will spend the rest of the winter They expect to return about the first of June.
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Nathan Harvey
Big Four
Phoenix
Arizona
Mrs. Harvey
Old Lady Hosts Surprise Birthday at Springport Home
Mrs Sevilla Crabill aged 83 entertained about forty friends Sunday at her home three miles west of Springport. She is the mother of ten boys and two girls, most of whom helped arrange the surprise gathering.
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Sevilla Crabill
Springport
Court Business Opens Slow at Henry County Term
The December term began Monday with little court activity. Criminal trials start next Monday with no major cases docketed. Malhon Trarvey, receiver for Berry Brothers Factory, sought settlement after a partner’s death. he pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid the minimum fine plus costs. Alex Clayborn sues LEK Jennings over a horse sale. trial moved from Squire Burr to Spiceland.
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Henry
Hs Aoa
Eirenit Court
Malhon Trarvey
Iirm
Alex Clayborn
Lek. Jennings
Squire Burr
Spiceland
New Castle Stores Offer After Dark Shopping Excursion
Shoppers may now enjoy after night shopping at New Castle stores with extended holiday hours. Merchants report three weeks of open sales, unlike the old two to three week period, and urge home patrons to support local business to keep investments strong.
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New Castle
Misses Lacey Leave Town
Misses Lacey will abandon their Kindergarten sale in this city next week due to poor winter demand. They plan to return in spring when they expect the venture to be more profitable, as many parents prefer children to stay indoors during winter.
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Lacey
Thay
New Castle Industrial company shows strong progress and assets
The board plans to elect officers. The treasurer reports uncollected subscriptions totaling 14,957 39 and 9 005 75 from lot and stock subscriptions. The company lists 35 unsold lots and 30 acres of land, plus 875,000 Krell French Piano stock with 25,000 preferred and 50,000 common, and liabilities at 40,000.
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Whiti
Ior New Castle
New Castle Industrial Company
Krell-French Piano Company
City Engineers Figures Brick Pavements Costs Vary
City Engineer Clark reports variable costs for brick pavements due to curbwork. Byroad street shows 4.56 per front foot with new curb and 452 with re-set old curb. 12th street costs 0.51 and Race street 4 per front foot. Final totals to be completed soon as work continues east of South Main Street.
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Clark
Byoad Street
12Th Street
Jon Race Street
South Main Street
The Grave Digger Going Hungry
A light humor item notes no deaths in New Castle for thirty five days leaving the grave digger unemployed. The piece portrays New Castle as a healthy place with a joking tone.
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New Castle
Good Business Promotes Reading Home Advertisements
The notice urges readers to peruse the home merchant advertisements that appear on every page except the first. It claims these ads offer many points on Christmas goods and buying.
Tragic Electrocution Sparks Farm Losses and Local Deaths
An early report notes a student electrocuted after touching a telephone switch while near a trolley wire. In Hagerstown area farmers face cattle losses from smutty corn disease, estimated at $10,000. John Lindsey, 79, dies at his daughter’s home in Muncie, a prominent Delaware county landowner.
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Nira
Russe Insteath
Scuool
Hagerstown
John Lindsey
Muncie
Delaware County
Belgian hare fur prize at St Louis expo
The Belgian hare finds new use as tinned meat for turkey and pressed chicken and its fur as garment material. Kansas City’s Charles Rechner reports tanning dozen skins into reddish brown fur with white near the skin and plans a women’s lacquer prize for best Belgian hare fur garment at the St Louis exposition.
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Charles Rechner
Kansas City
Unclaimed letters for week ending December 9 1903
Unclaimed mail notice from New Castle Indiana listing letters for Krrell Lon Lookamy Clem Putt Geo L Sprinkle Joan Smith Rosesmith Wo Op Tinwle Mrs W E Williams Y W Wesley Warry Walton Joss To obtain any letter say advertised Postmaster James H Jones
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New Castle
Ind
Krrell
Lon Lookamy
Clem Putt
Geo. L Sprinkle
Joan Smith
Rosesmith
Tinwle
W. FE. Williams
Y W. Wesley
Warry
Walton
Joss
James II
Jones
Knightstown Journal notes remorse and political detachment in county
The Knightstown Journal cites a New Castle man who paid for neighbors' geese years after killing them as a rare conscience. The piece contrasts this with lack of political participation at the county capital and mentions a theater curtain rising at 8 16 for Maust at the Alcazar tonight.
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Knightstown Journal
New Castle
Maust
Alcazar
Drunken cider folly at town raising ends in collapse
An account from Abbott Maine describes a community raising that devolved into drunken disorder as Burton Leckey is verbally abused, drinks cider from frozen apples, collapses, and later dies in bed. The episode features a doctor who jokes about preparation and locals who blame Burton for inviting neighbors and serving liquor.
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Barton
Prunk
Burton
Burton Leckey
Abiherst
Maine
Community Arts Program Casts Holiday Show
A local theater lineup features Ruth M Shatter, Thurman H Williams, Eva Toover, Emma R Wantz, Elbert Williams, and others in a Christmas themed monologue and burlesque revue. Cast includes stage manager Luther Rohrer and director Mable Brenneman with performances by the Woman's Club group and student participants from area schools.
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Ruth M
Geo. L. Sommers
Mersy
Thurman FL Willams
Ben Shaffer
Alvin P. Wissler
Wanda Pureeile
The
Woman's Club
Wales
Eva [Toover
Santa Claus
Emma R. Wantz
Fearl J. Wimmer
Laura M. Shaffer
Elbert Williams
Owl and Pussy Cat
Rachel Shaffer
Mable Brenneman
Possum Trot
Christmas Bazaar Set by Methodist Church Ladies
On Monday evening December 14 the Methodist church ladies open a botany in the church basement with eight booths. Each booth offers Christmas related domestic and fancy articles including a booth for the Ladies' Home Journal and another by My Busy Bees. The bazaar promises cool shopping for Christmas presents.
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Ladies of the Methodist Church
Ladies’ Home Journal
Rural Route Mailboxes On Sale At Press Pie
Rural route Vmail boxes advertised at the Press Pie shop. product praised for durability and suitability for intended use.
Tourist Rates for Winter Resorts via Rail and Air
Tourist rates information for winter resort travel, including routes via rail and air. Contact details list Hertermann as Passenger Agent in Muncie for booking and rate information.
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Ue South
Daeksenvilie
Wwe
Cinedauyt
Allan
ALR
Laddress
Hertermann
Muncie
Lid
Candidate for Weyne County Recorder Nomination
Frank Mostwagh editor of the Cambridge City Tribune seeks the recorder nomination. Mr Mosbiagh is described as a veteran editor and staunch Republican.
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Frank €. Mostwagh
Cambridge City Tribune
Weyne County
Mosbiagh
Steam Cookers Exhibit Promises Labor and Fuel Savings
A display titled Steam Cookers Vine N mus presents labor and fuel savings. The exhibition will be at 12 Vine Street with orders accepted by phone Bell 348. Hosted by Mrs. J. N.itraey.
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Vine Street
Bell Phone
J. N. Itraey
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Fred
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Thurman H. Williams
Nally
Willie Q. Hawk
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