A Beautiful Little City of Sorde on the Northern Indiana Railroad
A compact description extols Sorde nt in Daviem county Indiana. It notes pictric lights, good business and residences, three churches, a brick school building, several industries, nearby coal mines, a Normal School, and a strong agricultural area supporting a refined community. The piece is dated Saturday February 10, 1900 and invites readers to share or critique the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sordent
Lwerry
Washington
Daviem County
Announcements of Republican Candidates for County Officials
The notice lists several Republicans running in Daviess and surrounding counties for county offices. Tiarr y H Crooke Madison Township seeks Treasurer. Al Albion Corrall Washington Township seeks Treasurer. William H. McCarter Madison Township seeks Commissioner Third District. Sharlee BML Mears Daviess County renounces candidacy for prosecuting attorney. Grant Faith Daviess County seeks U.S. attorney for the judicial district. Jon W. Trueblood Van Buren Township seeks County Assessor. W 22 Mahan Washington Township seeks County Assessor, all subject to Republican nominating conventions.
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Tiarry H. Crooke
Madison
Chiviess County
Albion Corrall
Washington Township
Daviess County
William H. McCarter
Madison Township
Sharlee Bml Mears
Kereby
Daviess and
Martin
Grant Faith
theiMh
Cedaries of
Daviess En Martin
Jons W. Trueblood
van Buren
Mahan
Madison township trustee and assessor candidates named
Voters hear potential trustees Alex ODeil John H Alishouse Joseph Mi Stocts Frank B Arford Fred W Shaffer William Sims and John Mumaw may seek trusteeship No Democratic candidate noted For Assessor James H Carlahan and A S Waggoner discussed as possibles Republican primary convening next Saturday February 17 in township counties All delegates listed with precincts and a county nominating convention set for February 20 at Washington Ave local K P Hall.
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Madison Towngatp
Alex O'Deil
John H. Alishouse
Joseph Mi. ‘Stocts
Frank B. Arford
Fred W. Shaffer
William Sims
John Mumaw
James H. Carlahan
A.S. Waggoner
Washington
Florida orange trees suffer repeated setbacks in frost and pests
A letter from Tampa recounts how central Florida orange groves were devastated by frost and a later insect or disease setback. The author notes months of recovery after stumps sprouted new growth only to be hit again by a nip. The region remains short on orange and filled with disappointment as warm days reveal ongoing losses.
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Orasige
Andosiey
Florida
Fortiur
Genty's Zebra in Harness Drives Bloomington Streets
A Bloomington showman trains a zebra to drive in harness and now tours the city streets. Linton residents can reach Greene capital by rail via three roads with two changes over twelve miles. A former Center Township teacher, William R. Dugger, is now a prosperous Dugger merchant. He sent a school gift of 850 to Center Township. A Down East paper tells of twins christened Peter and Repeter, then Kate and Duplicate, later Max and Climax. An Indians post office letter to The Prettiest Young Girl in Town caused postal troubles. The First National Bank at Bloomington has paid checks in gold recently, piling up the yellow metal.
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Genty
Bloomington
Bloomfield Democrat
Linton
Greene
William R. Dugger
Center Townahip
Green County
Dugger Sallivan County
Center Township
Peter
Repeter
Kate Sod
Max
Saloon Shooting Leads to Fight Over Cards in City
In a saloon altercation Borders and Huff clashed over a card game. Huff fired, hitting Borders in the breast during the scuffle. Huff was wounded and treated at Dr. DeMotte’s office and later at McCarty House. Borders suffered severe head and facial injuries. Huff, Webb Huff, served as engrossing clerk of the House and deputy fish commissioner last summer.
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Borders
Huff
Wright
Indian Springs
Hofi
Webb Huff
House of Representatives
Birds of a Feather Flock Together in Modern Society
A reflective essay argues that social division persists in America with lawyers, politicians, and thieves aligning by group. It cites historical recollections from Peter Stuyvesant and notes biases within Daviess County, urging acknowledgment of enduring injustices amid ongoing social dynamics.
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Peter Stuyvesant
Howe and
Gay
Daviess County
Sale Notice of Real Estate in Daviess County
Public sale of real estate owned by William W. Dunham and Rebecca A. Dunham in Daviess County. The property is taken for a suit by Aaron Hitchcock. Sale proceeds without relief from valuation or immpairment laws. J A McCord Shellf Daviess County. BM McCracken Deputy Sheriff. January 25 1900. O Neill and Hoffman Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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Geeta Pera
William
W. Dunham
Rebecca A. Dunham
Aaron‘Hitchcock
Lsws
A.mccord Shellf Daviess County
BM. McCracken
Smallpox Epidemic Urges Immediate Vaccination Efforts
Health officials in Odon Indiana call for immediate vaccination of all non immune people as smallpox spreads through various Indian facilities. The note highlights high mortality and quarantine hardships, urging rapid immunization. Also mentions Warner's White Tar Syrup and other advertisements, reflecting period commercial content.
Notice of Stock and Account Settlement by Joseph Kinnaman
Notice is hereby given that I have bought out John W. Burrell and have full ownership of stock, book accounts, and notes. All parties are hereby notified to settle with the undersigned in order to receive credit on their accounts. Signed Joseph Kinnaman. Odon, Ind. January 8, 1900.
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John’ W. Burrell
Joseph
Electric Bitters touted as cure for female ailments
Manchester Michigan man George D Williams describes his wife’s five year struggle with paralysis and says two bottles of Electric Bitters restored her ability to move and work. The ad claims the remedy quickly cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness and calls it a godsend for weak sickly unwell people priced at 50 cents per bottle by W S Kerch.
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George D. Wil-lams
Manchester
Mich
Kerch
Railway Ticket Offer To Indianapolis Via Seymour
The Southern Indiana Railway Co. announces ticket sales to Indianapolis via Seymour. The price quoted is 2.95 dollars for the journey, with details tagged as available for future dates and service.
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Indianapolis
Southern Indiana Railway Co
Seymour‘tor
Arnica Salve Claims to Cure Skin Eruptions and Aches
Old running and fever sores ulcers boils and burns are said to be relieved by Basklen’s Arnica Salve. The advertisement promises a best pile cure and claims quick pain relief with a 25 cent bottle guaranteed.
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Basklen
Kereh
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