Local Notes From Henry County Busy with Visits and Travel
Saturday column lists visitors to Greenfield and Indianapolis, movements to Muncie and Danville, arrivals at Knightstown and Richmond, plus towns like Spiceland and Wilkinson. Mentions Coffin reunion, cemetery and church events, and a note on the Indianapolis electric line plan. The piece includes reminiscences on touring and a letter from Mr. Kipling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Abbott
Springport
Ife
Spiceland
Prairie Townships
A. O. Ernest
Agsiatant
Western Southern Insurance Company
Richmond
Qetlin
Shively’s
Miss Eunice Tracy
Port Cockburn
Can
Missea Forkner
Nixon
A. B. Johnson
Muncie
Indianapolis Sentinel
I. & W. Traction Company
Vonreith
New Castle
Lodignapolis
E. J. Hamilton
Alahoma
Greensburg
Ind
Anonymous visitor to bookshop discussed with bookseller
An unnamed writer recalls a visit by an extraordinary scholar to a city bookshop. Gladstone chats about Willow and Prenel poutry with the bookseller for an hour, then the stranger departs. The question arises who the man is, hailed as possessing great knowledge of Prenele poultry and portrayed as poet Verlaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vectidae
Ghodstores
Deurts
Leen
Calidstore
Steven Lowkiaug
Carey
Su Alt Apy
Wilton
Powhas
Gladstone
Sin
Willow
Amio
Paul Verlaine
Fragmented OCR News Line About A Fatal Domestic Tragedy
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a fatal domestic incident. Names and specifics are unreadable, but indicates a person killed a partner or spouse with violent act and a court or police procedure may follow.
Confirmation of Government Victory in North Africa
Tangier Morocco reports that War Minister Er Monobhi enticed Taga, the stronghold of the pretender Buhamara, on July 7 after seven days of fighting. The action ended in a complete defeat of the rebellious tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Morocco
Er Monobhi
Taga
Buhamara
Portrait Dispute Between Drury and Banker Over Valued Artwork
A banker commissions a portrait from artist Drury. After a disputed completion and rejection, the banker demands withdrawal and then offers ten thousand dollars, alleging rising reputation and daily profit. The case escalates to lawsuits and a stalled compromise mediated by Drury’s attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Lrury
Jia
Drury
Ron
Oraey
Tbs
Parteit
Nat Bas Wien
Vite Wits Greeti Ap
Unclear historic theater section with garbled date lines and names
The fragmentary text presents a garbled city scene with references to theaters, individuals, and locations like Hawes and Capes Martius. It contains numerous misspellings and incomplete phrases, making the precise event or subject hard to determine from the surviving OCR.
Faded OCR Quote Highlights Harsh Work Ethic Remark
Fragmentary lines show a Philadelphia Tevis comment on labor and urgency with phrases about finishing work, warning against overexertion and a looming routine. The text reflects a terse, period voice and rough transcription.
Pale Hor replies in ciphered vent to death waves tale
A cryptic exchange features Tirother Dickey and a reply about pale fire and voyage, with phrases hinting at danger and oath. The fragmentary text preserves odd spellings and era tone, offering a glimpse of a literary or poetic discussion amid dubious context.
Fragmented Scribbles Relate to Political Turmoil and Public Discontent
The damaged text references political figures and unrest, noting ministers and cabinet actions in a blurred narrative. Mentions of places like Orlin and Ga hint at a regional focus amid a broader struggle, with implied dates and outcomes unclear due to the OCR errors.
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J. J. Newby
Mar
Mise
Bessie Borria
Indi- Greenfield
Coralyn
Browne
Frank
Indianapolis
Maj. Coffin
New York
Olds
Hardware
Ben Tompkins
Ruahville
Sarah
Sharp
Marion
Blanche
Barkley
Misa’ ‘Ayaa
Stuart da
Christopher
Edas Rath
Miss Daisy Bealle
Jessie Benbow
Anderson
G. KR. Murphey
J.B. Wick
Danville, Ill
Ed J. Hancock
The
Henry County Historical Society
Bundy House
L. P. Newby
Kuighratown
Lake Wawasee
T. J. Burk
Norwalk
G. G. Morrie
Capitol City
Charles Christopher Ia
Maroc
J. A. Berry
Danville
Ill
H. W. Boyd
George Forkner
Mies Hanna Cook
W. J. Pressual
Shirley
Kokomo
Lidda Lowry
Knightstown
Tom Howren
Emma Winslow
Elwood Macey
Clara Witwer
Hazel
Ethel Paddock
Contaville
Ed Harvey
Washington Court House
Linnie Nugent
Lewisville
Georgia Millikan
Hall
Tom Hardy
Markleville
Cleo Johnson
Jennie Peed
Elwood
M. L. Bundy
Union Station
Arthur Smith
O. A. Kirkman
Midatto
Lyon
John M. Moore
Sunda
Coffin
Presbyterian
Sanday
Ben Tompking
Rushville
Rev. Hill of Richmond
L. A. William's
New Castle Plumbing and Supply Company
Joel Bond
Will
Ed Alexander
Bert Johnson
Wilkinson
C. O. Hunt
Markson
M.s O. & Kennedy
Depnius
George Laudeman
Cincinnati
James Wissel
Goodwin
LD. J. Gilbert
McConcabas
Bethany Park
M . Church
Dr. Hill
Presa
Stadern
America
Mit
Ryaw Kipling
Johnny
Chicago News
Gary
Tay
Atchison Gtuhe
Barseer
Pheer
Pest
Mruyphoyees
Derek Deshemadiy
Hart
Diath
Dts
Stromely
Letae
Minilius Segurus
Ahiss
Gina
Hawes
Wie
Capes Martius
Tina
Modibaies
Peepeeerty Woos
Hayes Snehbee Schielp Gavahyt
Ohare
Yalutsk
Pastert Sibert
Wities
Shepetney
Boutedomn
Payete
WWE
Orlin
Selony
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