Picturesque Natchez Then and Now Painted in Memory
A visitor describes Natchez Mississippi as a noble old town on a bluff above the river. He recalls the square fountain, colonial inns, the U S government road to a National cemetery, Grant’s headquarters, the Jeff Davis marriage house, and a white memorial. The nearby cotton country, northern arrivals, and lingering antebellum airs mix with modern industry and pleasant weather.
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Thronan Wiiteidaarvels
Iepestel
U. S
National Cemetery
Gen. Grant
Phis
Jeff Davis
Louisiana
Chicago
Grant
Natenes
Fire Works End Carnival Week at Erd Garnival
The carnival week closed with a 9 30 pm fireworks display led by Messrs Couch and Gregory lasting about an hour. A torch spark ignited a box with explosives but the fire was extinguished with little damage. No injuries or major fires were reported during the display.
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Messrs
Couch
Gregory
Carnival left city streets after big fair clears out
Sun day morning shows a woeful sight as stands and side shows depart leaving waste and debris. After hours of cleaning, the avenues regain normal appearance and businesses resume routine activity. Local merchants report strong sales and eager buyers as prices stay favorable.
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Matt
Woman killed in Slide for Life act at Albion Carnival
Lon Dale owner of the balloon and museum wagon reported his wife died Thursday during a Slide for Life act at Albion. He telegraphed to hold the body until his arrival and left for Albion after the museum closed Saturday night.
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Lon Dale
Albion
Rain Ends Drought As First Rain Falls Sunday Night
A Sunday night rain of nearly an inch breaks a six week drought. Temperature drops about 40 degrees as the first winter chill arrives, catching residents unprepared.
Easy winner named in Ladies throwing contest
The Ladies' throwing contest conducted by C. A. Briggs & Company drew many entries and entertained spectators Saturday afternoon. Miss Pearl Ryan won first prize and Mrs. W. L. Hare took second place.
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C. A. Briggs & Company
Horse’s Kick Ruins Valued Family Horse at Carnival
Bert Myers of Boxley lost a valued family horse at the town carnival when it was hitched with others in the north area and kicked. The animal suffered a broken leg and was shot.
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Bert Myers
Boxley
Death of Seven Year Old Henry Spengler
Henry Spengler aged seven died Wednesday morning at 3 o clock at his home in the south part of town. Cause of death was a stroke of apoplexy that occurred Saturday evening. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 conducted by Rev Huddles ton of the Friends church. Burial at Union Grove.
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Henry Spengler
Huddleston
The
Friends Church
Tuterment
Union Grove
Bankers Convention Attended by Local Couple in Denver
GL W Cox and wife and Mr and Mrs RC Kincaid of Russiaville attend the Bankers Convention in Denver. The group left Chicago Saturday and anticipate a two week trip.
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GL. W. Cox
R. C. Kincaid
Russiaville
Denver
Chicago
Fall Suit Selections Invite Shoppers to See New Stock
The notice invites well dressed men to visit and view an assortment of fall suits at favorable prices. It guarantees quality, highlights newest shades and patterns, and urges immediate viewing while the stock is at its best, with no obligation to purchase.
Signs Point to a Cold Winter Prophets Warn of Early, Severe Winter
Local weather prophets and hunters claim an early, unusually harsh winter. They cite ducks in the Kankakee marshes as a sure sign, plus heavy corn husks, abundant squirrel stores, and large honey harvests as corroborating indicators.
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Kankakee
Sheridan Gas Co to Drill Two More Wells
The Sheridan Gas company plans to drill two additional wells as winter reserves while already operating eight wells. The move aims to ensure ample gas supply for all needs despite belief of sufficient current gas. An almost new Garland hard coal heater is for sale for 55 by W. Taylor Wilson.
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Sheridan Gas Company
Garland
Prize Winners Sell Very Cheap at Higbee Kercheval Sale
Auction of prize winning vegetables at Higbee Kercheval Buggy Company room realized just over 25 dollars in proceeds. Most items went cheaply with the exception of the first prize yeast bread at 30 cents. Prize corn fetched a lower price than last year, and buyers could have improved prices if postponed after the carnival.
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Higbee-Kercheval Buggy Company
Williams Heads to California for Asphalt Company Work
Ei Williams left Tuesday morning for California on asphalt company business and will be away about three weeks. After a brief visit on return he will embark for Trinidad, S A. Edna Manship hosted a gathering Thursday at the Malott hotel with guests from Noblesville including Dollie Echols Flossie Fleming Walter Conance Ed Budaley John Galloway and Frank Tapper.
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Ei. T. Williams
California
Asphalt Company
Trinidad
S. A
Edna Manship
Malott Hotel
Dollie Echols
Flossie Fleming
Walter Conance
Ed Budaley
John Galloway
Frank Tapper
Noblesville
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RTY
Hanco
Smith & Inman
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Ruth Orr
Kempton
Pete and
Orlie Orr
Near Goldsmith
Mike Orr
J. G. Antrim & Company
McKinley
Sulls
Autti & Uberlease
Wash Baker
R. R
Arcadia
Geo. Spidel
Sheridan
Ind
Willworth & Bly
Sheridan, Ind
W.L. Sfate
Bankers Meeting
Vall
Collins
Kahn Tailoring Co
Indianapolis
W. Taylor Wilson
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