Bod Stone Executed in Jeffersonville for Wratten Murder
The article details the February 17 execution of James A. Stone known as Bod Stone at Jeffersonville prison for the September 18 murder of Denson Wratten his wife and six members of the Wratten family on the Wratten farm near Washington Indiana. The report covers the crime scene the execution process the stern demeanor of Stone during the last hours and the investigation leading to his conviction and confession.
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Jefersonville
Ind
Uffersonville
Janes A. Stone
Proon South
I. Patten
Wratten
Denson Wratten
Imap
Lowes
Tae Y
Roy
Stene
Thireuth
Imdiana
Meroe
Ourisi
Indiana State News Highlights and Local Scandals
Unemployed Columbus mechanics to labor at $1 a day at county expense. Obituaries note Gro N Jemaup dies at Princeton aged 83 after six decades as a merchant, fortune cited. Marion youth Jon Tenner jailed for tapping county treasurer cash drawer. Governor Matthews disease concerns persist though he declines medical advice. Accidental poisoning claims infant's death after wrong medicine given by Phillip Stevens of Kokomo. Monument for Mrs. Benjamin Harrison erected. pastor Hudson denied scandal claims. Train from smallpox areas inspected by state board of health. Illinois and Indiana marriages, embezzlement, and political contests update local officials and crime cases with multiple arrests and trials.
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Columbus
Gro. N. Jemaup
Princeton
Jon Tenner
Marion
Matthews
Prillip Stevens
Kokomo
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Nerv
Thudson
M. EO
Nichiesville
Judson Hiet
Florida
Vim
State Board of Health
Huntinirtan
Chas Rektarn
Madison
Isaac Wagner
John W. Link
Wallace Hinds
Fink
Terre Haute
Chicago
Danville Junction
Wm. Kunze
Daniel Close
Philadelphia
Danville
Thamp
Lafayette
Samuel Young
John Smith
Calvin Armstrong
Tipton County
Armstrong
Greentown Bank
John W. Paris
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Kent
Indiana
I. F. Michael
Gilbertville
Porter County
Gilbertson
Lillie M. Heiney
Aetna
Huntington County
G. S. Plaster
William Hurhes
Pittsburgh
Carroll County
G. A. Thayer
T. E. Weaver
Shipshewana
Laprange
J. B. Weaver
Was. Hyatt
Wm Woods
Laporte
Michigan City
Hauk
Frank Hauk
Michigan Central
Hank
Ft Wayne
West Fifth Street
Anna Collins
Edward S Dill
Calvin Dil
Hoth
Dill
Miss Collins
Edward Dill
Discoverer of Swamp Root Made Living Physician Legacy
A tribute to Dr. Kilmer and his life devoted to studying and curing kidney liver and bladder diseases. The piece praises Swamp Root as the century’s greatest remedy and credits Kilmer with extending life and aiding countless patients. Authors cite Kilmer’s forty years of practice and claims of treating nearly half a million patients.
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Kilmer
Bright
Juhoraan Uny
Galen
Edward Jenner
Wiliam Thomas Green Morton
Earth
S. Andras Kilmer
M. D
C.F. Browns
A. M
Ph. G
Binghamton
N. Y
Farm Bridges Improve Safety and Beauty on Rural Streams
The article argues farms benefit from properly built bridges over streams, avoiding rough log and plank crossings. It details under and above span bracing methods, rock-supported ends, and combinations for heavier loads, plus artistic footbridge designs and a fuel bridge concept.
Design ideas for rustic bridges in Coratey Gentleman
Webb Donnell suggests a pliant green walled design with unpeeled growth as flooring substitutes. The concept shows one side elevation and emphasizes entirridge, noting the bridges add security for men and animals while offering thrift.
Breeds and Feed Efficiency in Dairy Animals
The article argues some breeds assimilate food for milk production more efficiently, stressing cost, quantity, and quality. It notes variability within breeds but claims certain breeds reliably convert excess feed to milk and cream, with this trait heritable to offspring.
Practical Plan to Overcome Objectionable Features in Feeders
Stock feeders struggle to remove corn from the crib as kernels slide to the ground or the aperture is too small. The plan outlines adjustments to reduce spillage and improve retrieval efficiency for farmers.
Insects and wings on isolated islands trivia
A reading notes that island insects tend to have short or no wings to avoid being carried to sea. Long winged relatives perish. short winged traits persist across generations. A child mishears a boat as having tong feet. A Kentucky parson loses ten dollars over a dancing bet. An Indiana journalist quotes Uncle Mose on future life chatter.
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Youth’s Journal
Big Four Route Low Fares to California for Midwinter Fair
Advertises very low rail rates from all points to San Francisco and other California and western destinations for the Midwinter Fair. Highlights solid vestibuled trains with sleeping, parlor, and dining cars from gateway cities including St. Louis and Cincinnati. Promotes ticket sales via Big Four routes with return by April. urges consulting a representative for details.
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San Francisco
Big Four Roue
Los Angeles
San i
Martin, G. P
Pratt, Mansr
Cincinnati
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
Advertorial text claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh, with a promise of $100 for uncured cases. Mentions Eustachian Tube inflammation, mucous lining, and catarrh as common cause. Includes notice to send for circulars and a drugstore listing.
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F. J. Cueser & Co
Toledo
Hall
Wisconsin Central Endorsed as Leading Line North Central
The Wisconsin Central claims unqualified endorsement as the most popular line from Chicago to Milwaukee and St. Paul, Minneapolis and the Northwest. It is labeled the Pullman Line for Chicago Milwaukee Ashland Duluth and Lake Superior points and serves the most Wisconsin business centers. Dining car service is praised and agents offer information on rates routes folders maps.
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Wisconsin Central
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Lake Superior
Wisconsin
Northwest
Jas. C. Poxp
Wis
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Excursion Fare Sale
On March S and April 9 1894 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers a single round trip fare to principal southern points. Excursion tickets cover Tennessee Alabama Georgia West Florida and Mississippi with return valid within twenty days. Tickets on sale at St Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati. Through cars to southern points from those cities. Ask your agent or write C P Atmore Louisville Ky. Water remarks note a humorous Inter Ocean quote.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
St. Louis
Evansylle
Louisville
Cincinnati
Princial
C. P. Atmore
Louisville, Ky
Pictures and health notes from old newspapers year
An assortment of short items including a promotion for a 10 part photo set selling for one dollar with mail delivery from Chicago to subscribers, and multiple humorous or medical notices. Also references to Breen's Bronchial Troches, Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, and various quips from city papers.
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H. Hearrorp
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Iil
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