Natural Curiosities of Indiana Springs and Caves
A survey of Indiana wonders notes famed springs such as West Baden French Lick and Jug Rock in Martin County, a river that sinks then resurfaces at Tost River, and unique caves including Wyandotte and Marengo. It highlights Porter county watersheds, Epsom Salt Cave with gypsum formations, and Beauty's Bower gypsum rosettes.
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Tost River
Orange
Martin Counties
Rochtia Tassaape
Jug
White River
Vais
Wyandotte Cave
Crasford
Epsom Salt Cave
Indiana
Big Bine
Ohio
Home Sweet Home and the Youthful Roamer
Poem urging readers to value a loving home over roaming. It contrasts travel and soldier life with parental care, recalling a dying soldier and the call to settle, work hard, and buy a home. Strong themes of home, sacrifice, and family run through the verses.
Mystery Fire at Pleasantville Solved by Hire Confession
Adolph Bedwell and Jacob Frederick of Carlisle confessed they were hired by Albert Gilmore the druggist to burn Pleasantville property. Gilmore, owner of the building, is jailed facing a fine for operating a figure.
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Pleasantville
Adolph Bedwell
Jacob Frederick
Carlisle
Albert Gilmore
Gilmore
Jai
Freight Train Derails Near Elliston With Heavy Property Loss
At Elliston late Saturday evening five cars of freight No. 42 southbound derailed while taking a sharp curve. No injuries were reported though extensive property damage occurred.
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Elliston
Stey Petition Granted for Road Extension
In the commissioners court on Monday the Stey petition for extension of improved roads was ordered favorably. Thomas Sears and Thomas Taylor of Elcora were appointed viewers.
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Commissioner's Court
Stey
Thomas Sears
Thomas Taylor
Elcora
Township appoints truant officer in county schools
Truant Officer Charles Ellis was appointed by township trustees and county school boards. A competing candidate, John Sears, served in the role for the past year.
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Charles Ellis
John Sears
Messiah Presented by The Choral Symphony of Washington
The Choral Symphony of Washington prepares Handel s The Messiah to be performed June 6 under Prof J M Black supervisor of music in Washington schools. The organization previously presented The Creation last year and rapid progress is reported in rehearsals.
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J. M. Black
Washington
The Benefit of Interurban Railroads
A reprint from Tradesman argues interurban lines boost both small towns and cities. It notes farmers support rapid service, donate right of way, and prove strong investors in traction securities.
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Central States
Traction Securities
Indiana War Records Seek to Save State Military Papers
Adjutant General Oran Perry calls for public help to locate missing Civil War and Mexican War rolls and other papers. He notes funds approved to classify and file state military records from Revolution to Spanish American War, and urges citizens to forward any rolls, reports, or letters for preservation.
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Indiana Legion
Spain
Sears Suspends Grocery Dept Over Pure Food Laws
The Peoria Star notes Sears Roebuck has halted its grocery department set by a large nail order house as new pure food laws make maintenance impracticable, accusing mail order houses of selling carrion to the public and causing illness.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Peoria Siar
Sunday in Canada Lord's day act bans public events
The New York Tribune reports that Canada's Lord's day act declares Sunday unlawful for public value contests or performances for a fee, attending non church events, running hired excursions, advertising performances, and importing or selling foreign newspapers on Sundays.
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Canada
Wreck Strikes Southbound Train 33 Near Washington
The noon E and I passenger train 33 collided with an open switch entering Washington. The engine was severely damaged and front end caved in, but no passengers were seriously hurt though several were shaken. Injured traveler Mrs Hueston sustained a minor nose injury.
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E.&ir
Washington
W. H. Hueston
Hurley Evans
Verdict for Mrs Noelting in Neeling murder case
The jury found for plaintiff Ida Noelting against William Berkemeier and bondsmen after about twenty four hours of deliberation. The case, on trial since Thursday, drew attention due to its link with the Neeling murder case. The dispute centered on bicycle repairs and work at the power house.
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Ida Noelting
William Berkemeier
Neeling
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Hoosier State
Ana
West Baden
Orange Courtty
The
Chalybeate
Putman County
Trinity and
Indi
Martin County
Harrison County
Corydon
Porter County
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Gulf of Mexico
Akes
Nervy
Marengo Cave
Crawford County
Marengo
F. Willis Keene
Peoria
Illinois
Mother Dear
Corfer
the Messiah
Choral Symphony of
Tradesman
South
Chattanooga
Tenn
Indiana War Records
Oran Perry
Adjutant General's Office
Indianapolis
Ind
Onovo
First National Bank
G.D Abraham &Co
New York Tribune
Mrs. Noelting
Atlantic
Pacific
Tappan
Morrison
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