25 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
New Ross Mail
Location
New Ross, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
1
A note urges careful consideration of the prices shown for several articles. The reader is asked to focus on the listed amounts, including a figure of 43, as part of the pricing details presented.
The Jamestown Indiana Mail announces printing at Jamestown by E K K Burkett with delivery via its New Ross representative Miss Flossie Rettinger. It is entered as second class matter Oct 17 1898 and issued weekly on Fridays with cash in advance subscription rates.
Locals report Miss Mayme Walters quitting school and discuss Friday critics. A teachers institute met on Saturday. Mrs George Powell visited Crawfordsville. Aubry Bowers will lead prayer next Sunday. The sheriff made arrests Wednesday and others traveled to Crawfordsville. A big dinner was held at George Baker’s with about forty guests. a negro show Monday and Tuesday drew little praise. Mrs Anna Morrison entertained New Ross ladies. planning for a Christmas entertainment arises. Some arrested boys were released after no charges. Examination papers showed mixed results in Mr Wheelan’s room. Ladoga’s Herkle Bros bought W L Waters photos. D C Eckert is new citizen promoting business growth. Oathborne Sisters Katheryne Ronk Sallie Bettenger Carrie Sulue Alice Goulliday and Kate Spahr attended district convention at Lelanon. Mrs Conk gave a talk on Motto Forward.
County figures face injuries from horse mishap and a fatal stair fall. Gas pressure cuts threaten Crawfordsville public buildings after fires caused by high heat. Local officials honor A F Ramsey for street fair work. Marriages and new business openings noted in Advance and Lebanon. A dispute looms over county courthouse construction and a Studebaker stock plans push in Harrison Township.
About 70 people gathered at Robert Bratton’s last Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Bratton’s 46th birthday with a surprise dinner. Relatives and friends arranged the event, but Mrs. Bratton had been warned in advance, yet the day remained festive and well attended.
A man was killed while crossing the Big Four tracks at Lebanon Saturday night when struck by a Big Four passenger train. He was thrown several feet but reportedly sustained no broken bones or internal injuries before dying.
Fragmentary text reports marriages in North Salem and a diphtheria outbreak near Avon. It mentions cattle theft convictions in Brownshare, a burglary chase at Darlington, hidden safe crackers found in Clouser’s wall, and a police pursuit with bullets and arrests amid unclear details.
In Hendricks County Eel River township Mrs Willis Spears and Mrs Ot Spears are sick. Teachers held a Thanksgiving Institute. Finch of Jamestown made a professional visit. Sore throats keep some children from school. A box supper raised funds for a reading circle library. Farmers gather corn with John Covey praised as champion. Open game law invites sport but warns near reserves. Some farmers protect birds with eggs and eyes.
Mr. Allen Hightshue from near Indianapolis and Miss Ella Endicot were married at an early hour yesterday forenoon at the home of W. H. Williamson in Jamestown. They departed on the 9 25 train for their home near Indianapolis.
A reader recommends Frank Dales Restaurant in Lebanon for substantial value meals. The note touts generous portions and good pricing, urging visitors to sample the fare and judge for themselves.
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