Indiana artists finalize color plan for St Louis exposition building
The Indiana artists committee led by R S Gruelle and J Otis Adams, with architect W S Mahitin and Walter Lockwood, agreed on an interior color scheme for the Indiana building at the St Louis exposition. They aim for harmony with room tinting and striking effects, keeping designs secret to prevent copying by rivals.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
R. 5. Gruelle
J. Otis Adams
Committee of
Indiana Artists
Lockwood
Arts
Greenhouse Rush Overshadows Holiday Rose Trade
New Castle rose growers shipped nearly 100000 roses for the holiday trade, led by American Beauty long stems selling at around one dollar in Chicago. The thriving rose industry boosts New Castle's growing reputation in floriculture and public favor.
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Windy City
New Castle
Chicago
Circus Manager Becomes President of Peru Bank
Ben Wallace, famed circus proprietor, will enter banking in Peru in February as president of the newly organized Wabash Valley Trust Co with $200000 capital. He will lead the bank while continuing circus management.
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Ben Wallace
Peru
Wallace
Wabash Valley Trust Company
Ife
Exhibition at Statler School Thause Draws Plans for Repeat
The recent show at the Statler school Thause drew praise from Trayerstown readers and the cast will reprise the program in their hall at a future date, with arrangements already in place for another performance.
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Statler School
Trayerstown
Missionary Society Plans Sugar Grove Entertainment
The Sugar Grove Sunday school missionary society will present an entertainment next Sunday evening. Flow will perform and Otho H. Williams will deliver an address.
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The
Missionary Society
Sugar Grove
Otho H. Williams
Parke County Christmas Dance and High School Tales
A fragmented narrative recalls Parke County’s Xmas dance and a high school crowd. The piece weaves local social life with Mattie and Belle, detailing dances, class dynamics, and a troubling social climb.
Indiana Oil Stock Swindle Suspected by Concerned Stockholders
Telegraph reports hint at a Standard Oil Co scheme to push stock on the market as stockholders scramble. Benjamin Jones of Dublin, a prominent contractor, died of pneumonia.
Egg prices rise as supply tightens in town
Reporters note eggs cost thirty five cents a dozen as demand grows while local supply remains scarce. Cold storage eggs fetch the same price, but few hens are laying due to cold weather and factory shutdowns, leaving twenty five families struggling for eggs this season.
Hogs Bring Top Price in Copeland Farm Delivery
Seth Copeland delivered a large lot of hogs weighing 26 100 pounds with an average of 255 pounds each. Payne and Stinson assisted in the delivery, and the hogs brought the top price, marking one of the best hog shipments in Henry County. Mr. Copeland is noted as a leading farmer in the county.
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Payne
Stinson
Seth Copeland
Fanny
Copeland
Herry County
Great Lecture by Robert Parker Miles in New Castle
Robert Parker Miles of New York City will lecture in New Castle on January 6, 1904 under the Tenry County Historical Society. Miles is among the country’s foremost lecturers and attendees are urged to support him.
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Robert Parker Miles
New York City
New Castle
Tenry County
Interesting Hen Theep Trust Disbands In Surprise Move
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local trust named Theep trust dissolves revealing rural tension. Nearby residents in Kniytistawn Poco react with cautious celebration as word spreads about a potential public event centering on the dissolution.
Banks Will Close For New Year Holiday
Banks in the city will suspend operations on New Year's Day as it is a legal holiday.
Addition Planned for Courthouse expansion details
The contract awarded to Py H McCormack Co of Columbus Ind envisions a brick west extension with stone trimming matching the old building. Four basement rooms two water closets and new offices for the surveyor clerk auditor county commissioners recorder and county seat plus enlarged auditor offices. A second floor court room library reading room witness rooms and consultation room. A third floor judges and jury rooms with space for juries staying overnight.
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Court House
Py H
Woodbury Home Destroyed In Overnight Fire
The Union City residence of Mr and Mrs Woodbury was totally destroyed in a early Tuesday fire. Woodbury had just left wife and baby for a short visit, turned off the gas, and found the house in flames at three that morning. Mrs Woodbury and child remain with relatives as she expected to return soon.
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Aewis -Parkvile
Opera House
Belle Lyer
Belle
Mattie
Bellet
Bette
Mathie
Dot
Sti
Delle
Bell
Ebon
Ender
Ana
Allie
Darl Woodbury
Union City
Frelork
Concert Planned by Local Musicians at Friends' Chalet
Miss Jesssie Jay of Indianapolis and Miss Eunice Tracy join Geof Barnard in a university style recital next Friday evening at the Friends' Chalet. The event promises high talent with Praes and Vin Diurnal contributing, as Whennard residents anticipate another strong showcase after seven prior successful performances.
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Jesssie Jay
Indianapolis
Eunice ‘Tracy
Geof Barnard
Diy
Towis
Prabadoy
Ie Ten
Look Well at the Bills New Counterfeit Warning
A damaged fragment warns readers to scrutinize banknotes for a counterfeit bill. The note cites a suspect series and urges vigilance against a fake Eliot bath and Boston related notes, indicating careful inspection to avoid acceptance of the counterfeit.
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Eliot Bath
Boston
Special dispensation allows Catholics to eat meat on New Year’s Day
The pope grants a rare dispensation permitting meat on New Year’s Day for Catholics when the feast falls on a Friday, a deviation from usual abstinence rules. The article notes this is the first time such permission is granted and ties the occasion to New Year’s Day celebrations in the church.
Minister Shultz New Pastor of Central Christian Church
The Rev E. Shultz, recently chosen pastor of Central Christian church, was born near New Castle and educated in Henry county schools. He studied at Mt. Morris College Illinois and Hiram College before teaching and entering the mercantile trade, then the ministry, now arriving in this city from Line State Indiana. He is described as a forceful speaker and zealous preacher. Grace Michaels, daughter of Charles Michaels local tinsmith, is noted among familiar locals.
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Muncie
E. Shultz
Central Christian Church
A. F. Stahl
New Castle
Henry County
Mt. Morris College
Illinois
Hiram College
Shultz
Young
Ivan
Shute
Grace
Michaels
Chas. Michaels
Des New Castle Firemen Ball Sets New Year Event Pace
The annual event near The Firemen's bar on New Year’s Eve eclipses previous years as Rescue Fire Company works to outdo itself. A dance and banquet are planned with strong town business support expected for a gala night to honor the firemen and their long running ball, a season highlight.
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Rescue “Fire Company
New Castle
Mechanicsburg Couple to Wed in Family Home
Ray Keesling formerly of Mechanicsburg and Miss Dottie Pendelton daughter of Dr Pendelton will be married tomorrow at the bride’s parents home. Keesling is in business in New York after leaving Mechanicsburg a year ago. Pendelton is noted as a popular young lady. Keesling served in the 101st Indiana regiment in the Spanish American War. The couple plan to reside in New York after the ceremony.
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Mechanicsburg
Ray Keesling
Dottie
Pendeton
Mr. Keesling
New York
Miss Pendelton
Mir
Weesling
Sle
Co. Ti
101St
Indiana
New Cas
Moving Into His New Office on Broad Street
Prank by Beach ends with him moving his library and owing furniture to C No Mikels in the Redcitg building on Ruee street. Beach and Mikels form a statea partnership to practice an and will open for business on New Year's bus.
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Beach
Broad Street
Oflee
C. No Mikels
Redcitg
Ruee Street
Ma. Beache
Mr Mikels
Statea Partnership
Concert at Mooreland a tepid affair
Reported at Mooreland the concert by Casto and guests Miss Jessie dia ciled Baanee Prev and Mr George Barnard drew a modest audience but failed artistically. Weather and sound issues hampered the performance. critics found the event not a success despite attendance.
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Jessie Dia
George Barnard
Art Clement
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