Miner sues for rent and work claim in Ragleaville case
John Thomas Scott, a former miner at Ragleaville coal mines, sues Jonas M. Winklepleck claiming a rental contract tied to labor produced no work after March 22, 1897, as mine closures and a later discharge left him unemployed. The case examines damages and labor-based rent deductions amid disputed employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Scott
Ragleaville
Wadsworth & Williams
Jonas M. Winklepleck
Scott
Seete
Ger 21
Tsez
Reorge Stoy
Auglesville Coal Co
Rardes Ak
Tate
Seth Pie
Opaer
Jocrvab
Wedding Plight Ends With Sudden Departure Mystery
Charles Eckerly and Cora Odell were to wed Thursday but the ceremony did not occur. Eckerly left Illinois after a Sunday visit, writing no note, and vanished toward Crawford County as relatives conjecture on his sudden flight and the couple’s broken plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eckerly
Cora Odell
Illnois
A. L
E’nera
Clinsis
Jetter
Iacy
Crawford County
Odell
Local Couple Wed in Simple Downtown Ceremony
Peak yi ay and Sy ot rook Jivligs wed in a June evening ceremony conducted by Rev TL Ti in a small gathering of about thirty relatives and friends. The couple will reside here and were the recipients of many useful presents from well wishers.
Unclear OCR fragment yields scattered names and notices
Fragmentary text lists names such as John Wy and Sabir Hhea with scattered phrases about sales, presents, and daily activities. The garbled content references Washington on a Monday and mentions a jeweler, families, friends, and relatives, but lacks cohesive events or clear notices.
Local Advertisements and Notices From A Century Past
A collage of 19th century shop lines and notices includes Hayes & McWilliams towels and linens, Keck the jeweler spectacles, brick paving on Rece Street, and a town clock giveaway. It mentions a teacher institute, a jewelry store headquarters, and various vendors and services, with fragmented, informal local commerce glimpsed throughout.
Fragmented OCR Note Skews Reading Of Local Tale
The readable text shows garbled phrases and misordered words from a local note. It mentions a tea service and a plan to wait, with references to a person or group and a possible place name, but the overall meaning is unclear.
Early 1900s Advert for Medicine and Tobacco Goods
An OCR fragment advertises exchange of merchandise for seed stock and stockroom items in a town, listing names like H L M Ross and Marshl Harrodsbarge Pa. It promotes a cough cure claimed to treat coughs colds and throat troubles by J F L Danner & Son with a mock rustic sales tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
House of Dreams
Stors
Toe Exchange
Hl. M. Ross
Roy
Mis
Marshl
Harrodsbarge
Sips
Ohdab
Dave List
Croup
Tnotinsi
J. FL Danner & Son
Boiler Repairs Restore Local Facility to Service
After installing a new boiler and conducting repairs, the Gdon dour jog facility is back in operation. Officials say the upgrades improve efficiency and reliability for current users.
Riddled OCR Notice Sparks Curious Local Names
A garbled OCR fragment lists several unusual names and phrases including Beames' 7 Aivis De Matte of Grwell and Dr J.B be X eye Matte, with scattered references to Mel Segh I and a Boston & Erwin’s ledger. The text hints at a novel or Bible relation and a jeweler dispute but remains unreadable in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aivis de Matte
Grwell
Dr. J.B
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Matter
A damaged text fragment mentions a local issue with unclear names dates places and actions. Readable bits reference an institution and a person but lack sufficient context to identify the event.
Evaporated Fruit Standlisting at Boston and Erwin's
Evaporated peaches prunes currants raisins mince meat figs and other dried fruits advertised at Boston and Erwin's in a concise listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Erwin's
Blankets Sold at Hayes and Mec Williams
Local ad proclaims Hayes and Mec Williams offer the largest 50c blanket in Odon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes & Mec Williams
Odon
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed by Gantz Bros
The note asserts Foley's Kidney Cure as superior with the claim that everyone who tries it will agree. Gantz Bros endorsed the product in the snippet implying strong local promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Gantz Bros
Court-house arsonist Aaron Burr Hawes released from prison
Aaron Burr Hawes, linked with James Lavelle Sim Harbin and Paul Ledgerwoeal in an 1880s arson plot against Daviess County courthouse, was paroled from Michigan City penitentiary last Wednesday after an eight year sentence from 1895. his family resides in Steele township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Burr Hawes
James Lavelle
Sim Harbin
Paul Ledgerwoeal
Court House
Daviess County
Michigan City
Steele Township
Up Bo Sardis School Christmas Eve Entertainment
The Up Bo Sardis School presents a literary entertainment on Christmas Eve with the program including a cane drill and a home scene featuring Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Up Bo Sardis
Santa Claus
AGC TEE FOR SAFE AT DAUGHERTY BRICK YARD
Reading the readable text shows AGC plans a safety tee at Daugherty brick yard near Qden Dad Nute Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Qden
Nute Daugherty
Join Washington Mutual Building and Loan Assn
Advertisement urges joining Washington Mutual Building and Loan Assn as the best reliable station. It promises high return on investment with nearly twice as much money received as paid in and directs readers to contact Will K. Penrod, agent for Odon and vicinity for information.
Foler’s Tuney and Tar Promised Relief for Consumption
Foler’s Tuney and Tar claims to comfort and relieve in advanced consumption or asthma and to cure early stages. It urges those afflicted or threatened with these diseases to try it, stating its value despite not curing all cases. Gantz Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foler
Gantz Bros
Sale of hardware and farm implements in Ki on Indiana
Notice of private sale of the estate of Mile W. Strouse. Administrator J. L. Genmuary will sell general hardware farming implements and building material at the hardware store on Alain street Ki on Indiana on December 27 between 9 and 12. A nine month credit with interest on maturity and approved security. Attorney J. Dausalis lists the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile W
Mile Wo
Staner
Alain Street
Kion
Inadiana
J. Ll. Genmuary
J.D. Dausalis
Venus Lodge notices election of board of trustees
Notes announce a regular meeting of Venus Dodee Novost U C E to elect a board of trustees for the year 15. The meeting is set for December 29 in Odon Indiana with D J Scans as recording secretary by order dated December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus Dodee Novost
U.C. E
Oidon
Ind
Wielka Nicht
Isey
D. J. Scans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miles
Henory Bruns
Elismith
Grand Junction
Iowa
Ecu
Abart, Lod
Ewes
Wil Ruck
UES
GLEES
Opto Paden Sint A
Boune Coys
TOV
P.s
B. D. Smiley
Cifrei Na
Santa
Claus
Rutherrs
Ali
Neilie Kinnaman Ig
Fioss Watson
Eliza Kentig
Vincennes
J. L. Seow
Wis
Musling
Cantons
Tlayes
Pisinvidle
Rtp
Ask
Was Bey
Bh Faw Ke As
von Arte
Sabir Hhea Ett
Haties
Bert Cash
John Wy
Iburreli Snd
Kui Senet
Washington
Boy Wour
Telstuys
Gee Dperemsberf
McCares
Elber Das
Lillie Noimera
Teoet & Ordy
Eonera
Hayes & McWilliams
Daniel Gantz
G. D. Abraham
Keck
John Penrod
George Frets
Mr. Gadberry
Y Paveronig
Rece Street
Iarry Crocke
Dietendoart
Mary EE. Herndon
Bate
Perethers Prewitt
Mbotson
Fruarteeg
Ste
PLO
L Joho
Barsh & Verbert
Thor Facdivs
Musses
Chicren
Spee
Rocy Poon
Boston & Erwin'’s
Tio
Keek
Benjamin Paperreen
Patton
Thames
Mores
Sats KO Malene
Castoria
Od Wezrth
Methodise
Alien
Tresfar
Davy
Slaecana Tirana Avigs
He Curd
Clark
Sarah Z. Tleward
Charles F.ffeti
Mattie AL Watean
Witsa Fardsee
Aimy J. Burhansos
Wyoapeee TR Bey Veruy Dalcanes
Mary EL Akers
Ero
AL Wien
Minnie West
Cheries
Por Te Stella Freed
Wa Trardiner
Martaa J. Wrighs
Miro
Tera Hickey
Lillie Hastings
Wooa
Aie
Paunis Hoss
Gertie
Agethyas
Oscar
House of Sale
Tennie Davis
Jonath Davis
Courcof
Waitliv
Tiiven
Iy Hamid
Ehn Ho Davis
Previgert Polk
Uein Lowell
Ayer
Polk
J.F. Darner & Son
Cabel & Kauffman Mercantile
Washingtoy
the Butchers
W. T. McCarty
Hunemeiers Drug Store
Tnd
F. Banner & Co
Klondike Wirkovr
Yan NG
Reuableu
Aiers
Winchester
Ikgreey
Ene Cablount
M. Born & CO
Chicago
Vettel
Iraglesville, Ind
Fred
Brogur
BSOH
Sterling Nemedy
Montreal
Caney York
Curos Tobacco
Indianapolis
Bryant & Stratton
Los
Amer
Stert
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!