Governor Hovey heads Indiana world fair commission
In Indianapolis on May 17 Gov Hovey was elected president of the state world’s fair commission. Col Roberts was passed over for secretary as Clem Studebaker was chosen president, and $2000 was approved to cover meeting expenses. Also reported: Willie Affelder, missing since 1889, was found in Chicago after long pursuit across multiple cities. Frank Haines and Ralph Ross survived a near-snake attack near White River. bones found in a Hammond cavern suggest ancient sacrifices. Indianapolis mayor Randall grows a rare gentury plant from Mexico, claimed to bloom for first time in Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Napoleon
Roberts
Thea
W. T. Noble
Hovey
Clem Studebaker
California
Chicago
Mondi, Inc
Frank Haines
Ralph Ross
White River
Rosas
Haines
Ross
Blue Racers
Hammond, Inc
Roth
Fr. Wayne, Inc
Randall
Indiana
Mexico
Fired from Muncie Baptist church over claimed spiritual power
John Mock his wife and daughter, longtime church members, were expelled after Mrs. Mock alleged she possesses power and medium abilities. The move comes amid internal church tensions and public interest.
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John Mock
Pioneer
Muncie
Gil Templeton
Long list of local events and oddities from Indiana towns
A compilation of brief notes from Indiana and nearby areas recounts unusual incidents and economic happenings. Reports include a woman in New Goshen with a needle extraction, a Seymour man in collapse, a five legged calf in Montgomery county, and a 79 walnut trees sale for $1000 with earlier deeds in 1871. Mentioned are prison enrollments, suicides, pepper on floors, temperance revivals, and multiple local business, agricultural, and crime notes across Crawfordsville, Columbus, Logansport, Vincennes, Muncie, and other towns.
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Henry Harris
Bartholomew County
Crawfordsville
Wm. Fountain
Bedford
East Columbus
Richmond
Cincinnati
Washington County
Wm. Beamer
Henry County
Lizzie Ritter
Decatur County
Warsaw
Thos
Dayson
Vincennes
Hamilton County
Logansport
Noblesville
Evansville
Boonville
Huntington
Pulaski County
Harrison
Indianapolis
New Albany Business College
Jeffersonville
Owensville
Indiana
Petersburg
Fort Wayne
Anderson
Clarke County
Muncie
Mooresville
Clarkesville
National Capital Notes On Politics And Scandals
In Washington D C May 19 Rep Hooker of Mississippi backs Col Bill Morrison for Democrats next year A BISINE illness rumor follows exposure of a seal killing scheme G B Rawm Jr pension commissioner's son faces suspensions over doubtful deeds W L Wilson of West Virginia seen as likely next House Speaker Harrison returns with gold silver and satin mementos from his trip
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Washinarton
D.C
Representative Hooker
Mississippi
Col
Bill Morrison
Illinois
Bisine
West Virginia
Congress
Harrison
Sheriff's Sale in Posey County Indiana
A public sale conducted June 13 1891 at the Mount Vernon courthouse west door to satisfy a decree of Elijah Cox Sr et al for 411 10 with interest and costs. Real estate rents and profits for 7 years from the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter section 1 township 5 south range 13 west 40 acres and a 1 acre parcel. if insufficient, fee simple title may be sold. Sheriff Edward E. Highman. attorney W P Edson.
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Posey Circuit
Elijah Cox, Sr
Elijah J. Cox
Moe
Mount Vernon
Posey County
Indiana
John Hayes
Elijah Cox
Recorder's Office
Edward E. Highman
Wm. P. Edson
Marcus Randolph
Costa
G. V. Menzies
Public Sheriff Sale Of Posey County Real Estate
A sheriff sale in Posey County Indiana follows an execution against Marcus Randolph. The real estate includes the west half of the southwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 11 township 5 6 south range 13 west totaling 114 acres. Sale to cover 647 dollars plus interest and costs, with rents and profits for up to seven years. Auction at the Posey County Court House Mt Vernon. G V Menzies attorney for Azro Dyer plaintiff.
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Posey Circuit Court
Azro Dyer
Marcus Randolph
Richards & Co Advertises Drink Selection on Tap
Schooner Hall announces Pret Lager beer always on tap and all mixed drinks of the season. The bar will be well stocked with fine wines and liquors and special tobaccos and cigars in top brands. May 22.
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Tomiao
Alberts Newsom
Richards & CO
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Hale
Itha
John Walz
RGS
Main St
New Harmony
U.S. Patent Office
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C.a.snow &Co
Stoddart & CQ
7Th Street
N. W
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Henry Hunsdon
Notary Public
U.S. Pension Claim
Orrick
West Main Street
New Harmony, Mnd
H. C
Owen Block
Tee
Henry Husband
Postoffice
Jand Y
E. W. Nash
W. W. Robb & Co
New Harmony, Indiana
Peter Weber
Merchant -Taylor
Peter Wheber
Ford & Bennett, “Coc
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Carden
G.gu
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
William P. Edson
Mt. Vernon
iInd
Feice
Fourth Street
Court-House
Bret
W.T. Fitzgerald
Kcaw
Washington, D.C
The
Arctic
Delaware County
City Exchange
Lichtenberger’s
Ford & Walz
Jacob Breith
Breith
Rery
New Harmony Indiana
Lagro
Vincennes Bicyclers
Goshen
Hancock County
Dubois
New Albany
Tom Garvey
East St. Louis
George Cass
Cass
Peoria
Logan County
St. Louis
G.A.R
Bond County
Edwardsville
Elgin
Carmi Creamery
Crossville
Sparks
John Young Brown
Henderson
Kentucky
People’s Party
Wyoming
Sheriff’s Sale
Wm. Richards & Co
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