Swindler cashed forged money orders and fled
A clever fraudster bought two money orders in Lawrenceville and Vincennes and altered them to 20 each before cashing them. The forgery was discovered weeks later and the suspect had escaped. In another note, Herby Lawhorn was killed when his wagon hit a stump and mule kicked him. A rural free delivery cost greatly more than rain, yet remains popular for future package service. James M. Myers announced his candidacy as Bedford marshal after years as a night policeman. A local crowd at Elnora post office taunted passersby with a snowball melee targeting James Dobbs.
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Herby
E. W. Lawhorn
Washington
James M. Myers
Beglesville
Bedford
Riverside and Casa City notes on marriages and public notices
The item covers local social notes including the Hughes Wolf wedding in Riverside and changes in postmasters with Frank Sefrit resigning and Edward Faith taking charge February 1. It also includes editorials on accuracy in printing and public taste, plus brief health ads for Chamberlain remedies and Grove’s Tonic.
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Frank I. Serrit
Washington
Edward
Faith
Sefrit
Salt Lake City
Utah
Perry Heath
Lefr't
Road law to protect macadamed roads enforcement urged
A local notice outlines strict road protection rules for wet weather usage and penalties. It details penalties for drivers with worn tires and allows arrest at sight for violators, emphasizing enforcement to prevent road damage and ensure safe travel.
Notice of Dissolution of McCoy & Garten Partnership
The firm of McCoy & Garten dissolves its partnership this day with Garter buying MetCos interest. All claimants are asked to present claims and all oweing parties are asked to settle with Courtes Gi sture. Z. AL Garteu.
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McCoy & Garten
Garter
MetCos
Caild
Wanted people to travel for will and house needs
Classified notice seeks a trusted person to travel for a long established house, with expenses advanced. Permanent position based at 590 Dearborn Street Chicago. Also includes testimonials for Chamberlain products and local notices about medical aids and remedies.
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Hous
Cafling Oo Oretadd Merchants and Co
Baec Pep
Standard House
Dearborn St
Chicago
Assessor John Daily Loses Suit for $105 Damages
Special Judge M S Hastings ruled Daily could not recover 105 from the county for services as county assessor. The decision notes Daily drew pay for the period while in office and overdrew salary by 229 days beyond legal allowance. County attorney Mattingly represented the county, Gardner & Sinup the defendant.
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M.S. Hastings
Assensor
John Daily
John Hess Found Guilty in Vincennes Rape Trial
John Hess, a 34 year old farmer, was found guilty in Vincennes after a late afternoon jury verdict for attempting to rape Retta Griffis, an orphan then 15. He is jailed for ten days. The case followed Hess denying charges amid disputed evidence of kidnapping from Indianapolis to his father A W Hess in Elcora before plan to marry in Illinois.
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California
Fiat 35
Miss Wolf
Sunny
South
Hughes
Loogootee
Indiana
Hoosier Real Estate Co
Com
Vancynnes
Retta Griffis
Hess
Hss
Indianapolis
Squire A.W. Hess
Elcora
State Charities Board
Hinois
Vincennes
Terrible wagon accident injures James Watson in Indiana
James Watson and wife of Einora were traveling from Kentucky in a covered wagon when it toppled near Butlerville. Watson suffered severe burns from a stove that rolled onto him, while Mrs. Watson freed him and extinguished the blaze before they reached Seymour and then rode by train to Elnora.
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James Watson
Einora
Butlerville
Kentucky
Watson
Seymour
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U.S. W
Southern Indiana
Elnora
Good Spirits and the Liver in Health
The piece touts Green's August Flower as a liver and stomach remedy, claiming it improves mood, energy, and vigor by curing dyspepsia and indigestion. It notes long use and trial sizes, then ends with an unrelated English jury verdict: Guilty with some doubt whether he is the man.
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Casa City
Mich
Chronicle
Mano
DoW Gener Viw Advice On Cough Remedy
The passage touts a German cough syrup in use for over thirty five years. It promises quick relief for coughs and colds, claiming a cure after a few days of use and advertising trial bottles at a small price. The writing imitates a dated warning about delaying treatment tomorrow.
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Lakatve Bromo Quinine
An advertisement offers Lakatve Bromo Quinine Sabiets as a remedy for colds promising cure in one day. The box carries the warning that the money back if it fails and features E W Groves signature on each box. Price is 2e.
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Isa
Brownlow
E.W. Groves
Feu
JAY W. Smith Harness CO
Fowler, Ind
Estate of Frank I Arford Administratrix files account
To the Daviess Circuit Court January 1904 Mae M Arford as Administratrix presents and files account and vouchers for final settlement of the estate of Frank I Arford deceased to be examined February 13 1904 heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Witness Thomas Harris Clerk Washington Indiana January 16 1904 jas8 14-22
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Daviess Circuit Court
Derm
Mae M. Arford
Frank 3 Arford
Sinc AM. Arfard
Said Daviess Circuit Court
Washington
Tidiana
Thia
Thomas Harris
Piles Relief Ad Offers Free Sample by Mail
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil for piles or hemorrhoids with claims of permanent cure and immediate relief. It promises free sample by mail and lists prices 25c 50c and 91.06 with shipment prepaid on receipt of payment. The ad names Seld by Dreexiste and the Humphreys Medicine Co at William and John streets New York.
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Memphreys’ Medicits Co
William Arid Jobn
Jason
Mali Iro Waitven
Pear
Hookami
Royal Medicine CO
Trazmer Cunkins
Nervous Debility Vital Weakness and Prostration
Fragmentary note describes nervous debility and weakness from overwork and prostration. The brief cites illness symptoms but lacks full context or remedies.
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