Indiana chooses site for new state hospital for insane
The Southern Indiana Railroad pledges spurs to support sites at Bedford and nearby areas with drainage and timber, as French Lick also contends. The Springs Valley Herald notes land near the springs meets commission needs with large contiguous tracts and fertile soil while Senator Ioman says a decision won’t come for two to three weeks with seven cities under consideration including Bedford Seymour Columbus New Albany Charleston and North Vernon.
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French Lick
Senator Loman
Washington
Enys
Bedford
Seymour
Columbus
New Albany
Charleston
North Verson
Horses Die in Elmore Amid Odd Disease Panic
In Elmore farms a mysterious illness strikes horses causing difficulty swallowing and intense pain before death. The State Veterinarian diagnoses spinal meningitis, deemed incurable. Fear spreads as infected barns are burned to curb contagion and prevent further losses.
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Elmore
Misses Crooke Host Beach Party for Ruth Courtney and Elizabeth May
The Misses Crooke entertained Monday evening with a tea party at their home in honor of Ruth Courtney and Elizabeth May of Washington. The town featured Japanese lanterns and refreshment of ice cream and cake. A Sunday school crowd showed interest in a new double bass public debut by the church orchestra.
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Hazel
Lela Crooke
Lace
Ruth Courtney
Elisabeth May
Washington
U. B
Family murder reported in Parker county home
Ira Stalcup of Parker Green Co. and his wife and five year old daughter were found dead Monday evening. The child suffered a razor wound and the parents had been shot. Mrs. Stalcup had told a sister that her husband acted irrationally and was insane. The case remains under investigation.
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Ira Stalcup
Parker, Green Co
John Hay A Hoosier Born Dies In Newbury Mass
John Hay born October 8 1838 in Salem Indiana led U S diplomacy from Lincoln to Roosevelt serving as private secretary to Lincoln Assistant Secretary of State ambassador to Great Britain and Secretary of State from 1898 until his death in Newbury Mass He shaped wartime policy valued national honor and international arbitration recognized abroad for achievements including China Ottoman Turkey Morocco and Santo Domingo issues.
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John Hay
United States
Newbury
N. BH
Salem
Iadison
Brown University
Springfield
Lil
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Laucaum
Roosevelt
Seviecy
Washington
White House
Hay
State Department
China
Mise Stone
Turkey
Mr. Hay
Perdicaria
Rasuli
Venesvia
Santo Domingo
Params
Obituary of David Keck Pioneer Teacher of Indiana
David Keck an aged citizen of the community died Thursday evening at 6 o clock and was buried Friday afternoon at Lima Cemetery near Eaglesville. Born March 13 1833 in Tennessee he moved to Indians in 1861 settling on a Martin County farm before relocating to Odon last December. He married Nancy Woodruff in 1885 and left a wife three children one son and two daughters. Funeral services were held at the residence with Rev O Dorsey officiating.
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David Keck
Lima
Eaglesville
Tennessee
Martin County
Odon
Nancy Woodruff
James Borders Rites Held After Death in Lyons
James Borders born March 6 1830 in Glare County Indiana died June 29 1905 in Lyons Indiana aged 75 years 3 months 24 days. Survived by wife Zerelda Littell and one son John Borders in Oklahoma and five children two daughters and three sons. Funeral at the Christian church conducted by Rev. C H Buchanan with burial at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
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James Borders
Glare
Indiana
Lyons
Zerelda Littell
Fhree
Christian Church
Boarders
John Arthur
John Borders
Oklahoma
C. H. Buchanan
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Sunday School Picnic Planned by United Brethren at Odon
Arrangements are under way for a Sunday school picnic at the Odon locale. The event is scheduled for September 7 and will be managed by the United Brethren Sunday school of Odon.
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The
United Brethren Sunday School of
Odon
Watch Found After Suit For Missing Jewelry
Rosetta Collins of Elnora sued Mr and Mrs Earl in Hastings Court claiming theft of a watch. The suit was dismissed. Days later Mrs Edward Hovey found a small package on the porch containing the missing watch and chain. It is believed the guilty parties were forced to reveal the item.
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Rosetta Collins
Elnora
Squire Hastings Court
June Apportionment Of State School Funds For Daviess
The June apportionment for Daviess county is 15791.02 dollars for 9879 residents ages 6 to 21 at 160 dollars each. The county’s state school fund total is 8006.47 with 289.58 interest, totaling 11591.00 received by the state.
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Daviess County
Meandering on the Farm
A humorous Agricultural Exchange piece recalls a city girl dreaming of farm life and a farmer husband. The narrator describes chores and misadventures from wood to dinner, fence lines, cows, a sow, a torn dress, a billy goat incident, and a hen with forty chicks, ending with a tongue in cheek warning that meandering is not all it seems.
Good Work by a Local Firm on Elnora Monument
A cut of a new monument in Elnora Cemetery shows a four foot high statue titled Meditation. Sculptor Ira Correll completed the seven foot total monument in Dolitic stone for Gorman Young of Bondville Illinois. Young, a well known Elnora Township resident, has a wife and son buried there.
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Correll Burrell
Ira. Correll
Gorman Young
Bondville
Young
Elnora Township
Elnora
Buried Alive Plan Involving Dr Tanner and Radio Activity Theory
Dr. Tanner, aged 75, agrees to be buried alive for thirty days in Madlavia this summer to test H T Kramer’s radio activity theory. Kramer claims earth mud holds energy from springs that evaporates surface water, leaving energy behind. Tanner aims to prove the biblical fasting account is physically possible through this experiment.
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Dr. Tanner
Madlavia
Attica
H.T. Kramer
Madiavia
Tanner
Mr Kramer
Kramner
Hla
California
Hale and Iginning
Fourth of July Celebration at Odon Draws Big Crowd
Large crowd enjoys program organized by Odon Court No. 147 Tribe of Ben Hur. Parade features most comical and best decorated vehicles, and fraternal lodges deliver strong showings. Speakers from Indiana and Kentucky praise the town’s celebration as the event shines under pyrotechnic displays and a full opera house crowd.
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Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
Ben Hurse
Old Settlers
George S.harney
Crawfordsville Ind
John C. Hayes
Covington
Hulett
Main Street
Odon Court No. 147
Tribe of
Linton Baseball Seeks Return Game With Grays Failures
Linton managers pressed for a rematch with the Grays in their town but were snubbed and must seek another locale. The Washington club secretary Maurice Lauby announced relations with coal miners ended due to rough play by Linton players. A county property assessment summary follows with totals for many townships and several large firms and banks listed.
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Linton
Grays
Maurice Lauby
Washington
Washington Democrat
Cresin of Hops and Obscure Names in a Drunken Tale
The note describes a Tuesday sampling of a local ale called Cresin of Hops with references to a think factory over time and suspicious names. It notes drinkers had difficulty keeping feet aligned but reports no serious accidents. This fragment mentions Alexander and Bair with old stage talk and a brave appearance by Billy gost.
Saloon liquor sales incur damages for deaths and infant support
An appellate court ruling holds that a saloon keeper liable in damages for a drunken quarrel that causes a death, extending support rights to a child born after the father’s death. The decision confirms the estate and bondsmen remain liable even if the keeper dies soon after the sale.
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Regal
Lquor
Wesley S
Daughter of ex trustee Clark dies in July illness
Eoma Susan Clark seven months old of John L Clark of Bogard died Sunday after lingering illness of fever. Interment at Plainville cemetery.
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Clark
Cornettsville
Susan Clark
John L. Clark
Bogardi P
Plainville
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Misses Crooke
Journal of Paris
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Bast
Garten & Pershing
Will Todd
C.L. Baker
Levi Matthews
Carrie Cooper
G. Abraham
H. H. Crooke
10.C.F
Dan Hayes
Newt Daugherty
Wilson Myers
D. O. Williams
Will C. Jow
Reeve
Harrison
Montgomery
Cannerburg
Barrio
van Buren
Oden
Eenee
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Hatfield & Palmer Co
M. J. Carnahan Co
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City Gas Co
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Auperin
Bair
Billy Gost
Idegal
Ben Hur Orchestra
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