Dictionary of Bloomington Blots and Local Anecdotes
A quirky column from Bloomington recounts oddities and community scraps. It notes Deacon Hawkins ill with diabetes treated by Doc Mac Fadden, minor arrests by Constable Si Plum, legal dabbling over corpus delicti, misread shop charges, and local gossip about Hat contests, barber shops, and stores. It also mentions 1907 and 1914 legislative costs, weather talk in Graysville, travels, and farm work with several named locals and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Plum
Police Gazette
Dick Bledsoe
Martinsville
Jim Spivins
Squire Hansford
Dec MacFadden
Vincennes couple visits relatives here over Sunday
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hill of Vincennes visited relatives here over Sunday listing their trip and family reunion.
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Clarence Hill
Vincennes
Sloan's Liniment touted for neuralgia relief nationwide
Advert says Sloan's Liniment relieves neuralgia sciatica rheumatism and sprains by penetrating to the pain points. A Louisville user claims four months of neuralgia ended after two or three doses. Available 25c 50c and 1.00 at druggists Bucklen's Amica Salve also advertised. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Sloan
J. R. Swinger
Louisville
Bucklen
Amica
Joe K. Smock & Son
Notice to all debtors of New Lebanon Breeding Association
All persons who owe the New Lebanon Breeding Association are requested to settle their accounts. J. K. Coulson, Sec. July 29-21. iy
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New Lebanon Breeding Association
J. K. Coulson
Democrats Align With Bull Moose Forces In Indiana
A critical examination accuses The Star of siding with the Crawford Fairbanks Taggart Democratic machine in Indianapolis and nearby areas. It contends editors ignored corruption in primaries and delayed coverage of grand jury actions while courting Bull Moose influence to protect party interests.
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Star
Democratic Machine Administration
Beil
Wilson
Crawford Fairbanks-Taggart
Indiana
Democratic
Republican Party
Democratic Machine
Mushlitz
Simon
Taylor Groninger
Harry Kamberlin
Bull Moose Party
Indianapolis
Bull Moose
Marion County
Donn Roberts
Terre Haute
Jack Nugent
Indiana Democratic
Progressives Active in Indiana GOP Conference
At the Republican state headquarters in Indianapolis a large contingent of former progressives joined the party work. Notable figures include Edgar D. Bush of Salem, Aaron Raser of Warsaw, Ben F. McCready of Connersville, Walter S. Montgomery of Shelbyville, Charles E. Edwards of Hendricks, and James L. Allen of Fountain, all aligned with GOP leadership and conference activities after supporting Roosevelt in 1912.
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Indianapolis
Hays
Edgar D. Bush
Salem
Congress
Col
Roosevelt
Aaron Raser
Warsaw
Kosciusko County Republican Organization
Ben F. McCready
Connersville
Fayette County
Republican Committee
Walter S. Montgomery
Shelbyville
Montgomery
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Charles E. Edwards
Hendricks County
James L. Allen
Fountain County
Indiana
James
Former Progressives Shift to Republican Tickets in Indiana
L Wilson and Ralph V Sotlitt, once pro gressives in 1912, now head Republican bids for legislature in Clay and Miami counties respectively. W F Klee of Indianapolis helped in 1912 and attends Indiana Republican events this fall. Several former progressives join efforts to organize the party state wide as the platform promises equal party direction and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wilson
Clay County
Ralph V. Sotlitt
Peru
Miami County
W. F. Klee
Indianapolis
Indiana
Progressive State Committee
Klee
Republican Party
Republican Machine Tactics Rally Morgan County
In Martinsville Indiana July 28 Republicans rally as the Morgan county convention is labeled machine driven. Democratic attacks over tariff fear and high taxes spark cross support while Oscar Bland is the target of the drive. county headquarters will open with Secretary McCracken and other leaders planning a vigorous campaign to restore Bland’s election.
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Morgan
Martinsville
Ind
Morgan County
George Harrah
Madison Township
Bryan
Clark
Folk
Shively
Kern
Jackson
Wilson
Congress
Oscar Bland
Bland
Veteran editor interview hints at GOP resurgence nationwide
Salt Lake Republican-Herald reports Geo W Harper of Robinson Ill a fifty year Argus editor cites rising Republican sentiment across the country. He notes expected GOP wins in 1914 districts formerly Republican and predicts a return to Republican rule due to business conditions and prosperity priorities.
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Salt Lake
12Th Minors
Joe
Cannon
Seattle
Washington
Ilinois
Republican Party
Harper
Pacific Northwest
Middle West
Democratic Party
Mrs Helen Ford's Visit To Linton Family Inference
Mrs Helen Ford of Linton visited her sister Mrs T E Hoover and other relatives here last week.
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Graysville
Bro. Hicks
Harry Knox
Pittsburg
Eramus Parrot
O. P. Badger
W. H. Thompson
Hymera
Bro. Thompson
Sullivan
Greene
Vigo
Lem Patton
O. H. Burke
T. K. Cushman
Helen Ford
Linton
T. E. Hoover
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Rexall
Lily of the Valley
Walters & Robbins
Ofa
Deacon Hawkins
Doc MacFadden
Jim Stivers
Supreme Court
Burns
Salina Baker
Fair City
Alves
Squire Hausford
Gosport
Edward Bivins
Dr. King
Arnica
The
Sullivan Union and
St. Louis Globe Democrat One
the Sullivan Union and
Indiana State Journal One
Sullivan Union
Bell
O’connor
Charles Rosener
Jennings County
Lake County
Crawford Fairbanks-Taggart Democratic Machine
Bell Machine
Mr. Taggart
Joseph E. Bell
Crawford Fairbanks
Samuel V. Perrot
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