31 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
1
A fragment from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reflects on warlike tools and weapons once hailed as the best and most terrible. It contrasts historic martial craft with a vision of peaceful rule in a field of Christmastide toys.
Mr Risk of Coreensboro has received an appointment at the St Louis World’s Fair in the role of superintendent of shipments for Henry faculty exhibits. He expresses doubt about duties but expects instructions soon and plans to proceed with shipments.
The report notes rapid construction of concessions buildings on the Pike and expects near completion within a month. It mentions ongoing beautification efforts and a felon beginning walks as part of the site’s progress.
The text recalls the Panhandle line and its leaders John T. Elliott John W Grubbs Eli Murphey and others in the Cincinnati Richmond and Logansport lineage later Cincinnati Logansport and Chicago and Chicago and Great Eastern. It notes New Castle as headquarters a burglar proof safe once stored funds and railroad offices above Murphey building. It mentions a transformation from villages to thriving towns and cities.
Truant officers target Oliver James A. Peed and others as five county families face compulsory education action by year end. Failing parents who keep children at home risk jail or reform school placement, with previous cases citing county jail sentences for refusal. Local homes in Woodville Lewisville and Michetowh are cited as examples.
A quirky collection titled Pencil Points presents playful aphorisms and misheard phrases. It juxtaposes misconstructed lines with lighthearted reflections on relationships and everyday folly.
Lebanese citizens search for the origin of the local muphetic springs and plan to exhibit the water in St. Louis. The piece questions the popularity of such water in Saint Louis and notes disbelief about its appeal.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference industrial conditions around Chicago and Indiana region and nearby cities. No clear events, dates, or organizations emerge within the readable text. Further legible text needed for precise summary.
Mrs. Lockridge, unable to read or write, alleges Ida Baker gave a 300 note secured by mortgage on her land without consideration. Hart Lockridge, son of John and nephew of Mrs Martha Lockridge, is Kennard town marshal. All parties are prominent county residents and the suit promises to be interesting.
The Music Trade Review features the Krell Krench Piano Co with photos of Albert Krell Col Jesse French Edwin B Pfan and H It Edgar French. It praises the plant and workers and notes plans to enlarge operations and pursue a large wholesale business nationwide.
The Press reports many inquiries on converting from town to city government. Engineer Watkins notes petitions awaiting hearings and mentions over six hundred voter signatures in support of the change.
A woman visiting New Castle friends on Tuesday saw her home burn in Hames while en route home. Her mother, working hard, was at Knightstown to greet her and witnessed the fire. The Crenshaws live in Raysville and little furniture survived.
December is forecast as a record month for Richmond Natural Gas in Wayne county with receipts expected to exceed any December in years if cold weather continues. The company plans to drill new wells in Henry county and equip a pumping station.
Thiram W. Bearss, a Peru native and son of Frank W. Bearss Miami county legislator, commands Marines on patrol in Panama. He trained at Vermont Military Institute and Culver Military Academy, served in the Philippines, China during the Boxer Rebellion, and with Major Willer in the Samar campaign.
The annual report of the state charities association notes a deficiency of more than one thousand fewer dramps this year compared with last year. It is hoped the number will continue to decrease as the region remains largely free of these pests.
The Apollo club of Muticle Indiana plans a February concert with famed tenor David Bispham. The ensemble faces a 400 plus 400 for orchestra and Chicago soloists for Handel’s Messiah next month, highlighting the town’s notable musical scene.
A carload of fine cattle from the head of Mr Arts of Bentonville was loaded on an interurban car at Dublin. They were driven up temporary gangways along the street and consigned to cattle dealers near Middletown Ohio. The shipment reached its destination within hours.
Notice that Mahlon D. Harvey was appointed receiver by the Indiana circuit court of Heart County to manage the Berry Brothers partnership estate. The filing states the hard estate is in dissolution and to be sold. Attest: Jowhot M Brown Henry Ciient Coust er! Fred C. Gause, Atty. December 14 1900.
In Henry County Indiana Emma Palmer filed a divorce complaint against William Palmer. An affidavit states William Palmer is not a resident of Indiana. He is summoned to appear February 7 1904 at the Henry Circuit Court in New Castle to answer or demur to the complaint.
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