Pooley's dislocated shoulder ends trip homeward
A party returning from St. Louis stopped in Greenup when John C. Pooley slipped on a platform, dislocating his left shoulder. Dr. Neal reduced the injury, and Pooley left for Louisville with his daughter Emma, aiming for New Orleans after a few days. Locals note marble dealer J. G. Brown’s visit and a rough theater week including Langdon troupe and upcoming games at fairgrounds.
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Poseyville baseball bragged about a disputed game
A local club denies a Sept 22 match at Poseyville. The Lone Star team could not field its catcher and pitcher, while Poseyville hired Evansville’s top catcher and pitcher. The game was played only to please the crowd under protest, with the Lone Star lineup altered. The club claims it could beat any county club and bets $100 on it.
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Postage rate change and varied stamp use guidance
The Philadelphia Ledger explains the new postage rate effective October 1, allowing a 2 cent stamp to mail a 3 cent letter anywhere in the U S, or two 1 cent stamps, with old 5 cent stamps remaining valid. It notes various stamp combinations for different mailings and preserves value of 3 cent stamps for other items. The item also includes local excerpts and notices about farming, hunting seasons, and regional topics.
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Post Office
Hand shaped corn exhibit draws crowds at San Luis Obispo
A 53 inch long ear grown to resemble a child's hand is shown in San Luis Obispo with a wrist and fingers intact except for a double little finger. The hand is used as a curiosity, grains cover the fingers, and bare cob tips form a mitten look. Mrs F D Baron and A H Frotageot visit Louisville for the Exposition while local notices mention estate matters and political results.
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Theodore Winkler
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Geo. Winkler
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Buck
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Cal
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