Sadie Gaither Dies in Suspected Opium Poisoning at Odon
Coroner Jainer closed an inquiry into the death of Miss Sadie Gaither at Odon. Doctors Anderson and Raskin testified death resulted from opium poisoning amid evidence of a possible suicide pact and Sadie Had despondent remarks to friend Miss Eubanks. She had kept a child born four years earlier and claimed a youth named Frank Weurts was her seducer. Weurts, then in Illinois, had not replied to letters she kept, and Miss Eubanks suspects she destroyed them to prevent disclosure. The case is treated as a deliberate self destruction.
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Miss Gaither
Nankie ‘Eubanks
Sadie
Miss Eubanks
Guither
Puiblic
Eubanks
Howsever
Frank Weurts
Frank
Mr. Weurtz
Llinois
Weurtz
Weéurez
Birthday Surprise For Jesse Billingly In Washington
A Sunday gathering honored Jesse Billingly on his sixty seventh birthday. Relatives and old neighbors surprised him at his home with an elegant dinner and a diamond shirt stud presented by Mrs. Billingly. The event reflected a joyful personal milestone for a longtime local citizen.
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Jesse Billingly
Washington
Dem Democrats Face Backlash Over False Harris Claim
A Barr resident L C Harris denounces a Democratic paper for printing a false claim that he renounced the party. Harris, a lifelong Republican, vows to support McKinley to continue prosperity and flag upholding national ideals. The Democrat owes Harris an apology.
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Barr Township
L. G. ‘Harris
Big Boys
Harris
Stat Agit
Democratic
HI Catses
Démocrat
L. C. Harris
Barr
McKinley
Resolutions of Respect for Deceased Brother
Resolutions honor a revered member of Beta Theta chapter. The speech praises upright character and integrity, noting forty in service and a life of modesty. Sympathies extend to his family as published in the Caduceus with names from Moorefield and Winona Lake, Indiana.
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Allel
Caduceus
Gi ‘x
Moorefield
Ind
BEL Myéus
Winona Lake
Brown
Frankfort
Divorce Claim Amid Alleged Threats in City Case
Mary E. Haul claims she was married to Inman on April 1 and separated July Moora before filing for divorce. She asserts a tenant drew a revolver and threatened to kill her, seeking restoration of her maiden name and divorce relief.
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Sarah AL Fitters
Ero Inman
Mary E. Haul William
Hilea
Moora
Opper
Divo
Mary E
Larceny Case Dismissed Against Mike Tidd in Squire Court
In a local court session Squire Streeter dismissed the larceny charge against Mike Tidd citing insufficient proof. The same proceeding fined Fred Likey for assault and battery, with Biscourt cited in the record.
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Mike Tidd
Squire Streeter
Fred
Berths.
To Mr and Mrs Thomas Pickett Bon Mr and Mrs Williams A Spaulding a son.
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Mra
Thomas
Pickett
Bon
Mra ‘Williams
A. Spaullding
Fortiethia Teachers’ Institute Opens in High School
The fortieth Davis County Teachers’ Institute began at 4 30 this morning in the high school building with good attendance despite heat. Prof McGilvery discussed pedagogy and the mind, Emerson, and Browning as he explained ideas entering the mind and the function of intellect emotion and will. Faculty members Prof T G Alford Prof B M Kendall Prof J H Woodruff and Mr Conner arrive or will arrive tomorrow to lecture on topics including grammar and penmanship and the Loy Professor.
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Daviess County
Thehigh
Kirk
M. Kendall
McGilgery
Emerson
McGilvery
Browning
Alford
Xoud
Mc Gilvery
State Normal
State University
Freeport
B. M. Kendall
Flora, Ill
J. H. Woodruff
Indianapolis
Rey Alw
Conmier
Bors
Gorby
Breant
Invine
Fuhabod Crand
Trving
Bryant
Gramar
Endall
Pedagogy Lectures and Student Talks Highlight Conference
The Daily reports Professor McGilvery frames education as expanding inner potential and pushing pupils beyond self limits. Prof Alford and Rev Conner address thought, language, and the boy problem, stressing natural methods, wisdom through literature, and practical classroom guidance.
Central Heating Proposal Discussed by City Council
A special council meeting reviewed a new central heating system using hot water heated by exhaust steam to supply city buildings. McCreery of the Stahl Company explained the Aryan hot water plan, detailing mains, radiators, and recirculation. Gollier of the Habvel Company proposed a plant investment from 15000 to 100000, with city improvements debated.
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Hau
Mane Ehir
McCreegy
Wealthy Davies County farmer dies after refusal of operation
William H. Keith a leading farmer of Davies County died after refusing surgery. Born in Sugarland, he was among the county’s wealthiest men and managed his holdings personally. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Iliam H. Slith
Sugarland
Jaret Keith
Sopraty
Aen
William
Cora
Pearl Keith
Death of Alex Killiory Husband and Funeral Details
The text notes the sudden death of Alex Killiory and mentions his marriage to Jin Feb 2 1871. It states he was ardent in the Republican faith and had many friends who will mourn him deeply. The funeral is at his late residence at ten o'clock Friday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Alex Killiory
Keith Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hannah
Lyons
Pat cEvilly
Cincinnati
Wiss ‘Lyons
cEvilly
J B Richard Deal Dies After Illness
J B Richard, a 49 year old book dealer known in the community, died this afternoon at one o clock after a long illness of consumption. He had married Miss Mollie Berens about four years ago and leaves her as well as other relatives.
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Mollie Berens
Alko Leo
Fire at Hartiz mill in dic county destroys property
A large blaze damaged the old Caruthers mill in Hartiz county on Friday night. The mill building and machinery were reported total losses with about 1000 dollars in estimated damage. No insurance was carried on the property.
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Caruthers
Douries
Drtin County
Dick Yeager
Clare
Hartiz m
Eh ix
Local Mortuary and Obituary Notices Trigger Sobs in Knox County
A series of mortality notes from Knox County report several deaths and funerals. A 30s wagon maker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tranter, died at home on Bedford road after months of consumption. Multiple obituaries reference survivors, church services, and burial details. Also listed are deaths of John L. Zinkan, an Evans family infant, and actions of local residents in Edwardsport and surrounding towns.
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Swords
Sadie Maydigh
East Fourth St
Margaret
Monntgomer
John L. Zinkan
Mery
Mery- Burial In “Ad Jein- Johnie
Ald Sen
Thomas Evans
Cemhack
Fisk
Luria
Eboneaur Cemetery
Harris Township
De Soto Wood Applies for Recruitment Office Admission
De Soté Wood of this city made application with the recruiting office Bedford and Was accepted for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soté Wood
Bedford
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Baya
Texas
Billings
Setemuta
Renin Hinder
L. C. Harrie
Republican Party
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Squires’ Courts
Woe, McGuhe
Alford Sheliver
Fternoon
Teco
Bne
Pichurch
Cade En
Hele
Wordstworth
Jonts
Wi. A. Conner
Conner
Keniall
Mford
Swwatin
Indiana’ University
Med Silvery
Leone R
Evenis
Cobner' S
Shirley
Emi To
Hea ii
GF. Gollier
Hbvel Company
Ibis
McGehee and Recordrey
S A. Cilenestorth
Pie Hyatt Hose
Williaa H. Keith
Took
Bick
Bica Wednessey Heraizg
J.B. Richard Deal
Blankenship
Mtr
Mace Johnson
Stocker Pond
Mays
Luna
Stephen D.cox
Mount Gilead
Veale Town
Diciniing
Hugh Barr
Edwardsport
Martins ‘Ville
Knox County
Edward Sport
Boon
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