Purcell Escapes County Jail As Sheriff McCord Shifts Grit
Reports from the county recount Sheriff McCord removing suspect Frank Purcell from the jail amid mob rumors. Purcell is said to be at large outside the county while deputy chiefs guard against further trouble. A Petersburg paper notes Purcell killed Ross after a party dispute, with townsfolk cautious but believing removal was prudent.
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Washington
Poreall
Ruffvn’ Borg
Purcell
Purcell . From the Jail and To Oshbdr
McCord
Chariefs
Iyneh Purcell
Petersburg
Tial
Pricaser
Jong Paredl
Stertif McCord
Sherifs
Ely
Ross
Augusta
Bly
Purell
Regs
Miss Mary Sanford Dies After Long Illness at 44
Miss Mary Sanford, a longtime resident of Daviess County, dies at home on East Walnut Street after months bedfast from consumption. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Sanford, survived by four brothers and three sisters, with services pending. She was a Baptist and known for kind and amiable nature with many friends.
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Sete
East Walnut Street
Mary ‘Sanford
John 'Sanford
Daviess
County
Rev
Elijah Sanford
Ivan County
Reubes Sanford
W. Orlsand
Will
Flores Nford
City
Bradloyle
Rosco
Hill Elected in Beprorp Special to Tag Qazerén
A large attendance marked a Beprorp district meeting with Nat U. HAl of Bloomington elected to chair. Wadsworth was absent. Bonner and Jona Ke of Knox county delivered remarks as Republican leaders, with secretaries elected for the meeting.
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Opi
State Criminals and Jail Population Census Report
State officials released a census of jail and asylum populations as of October 31. The total prisoner count reached 603 with 207 awaiting trial and 855 serving sentences. The report details inmates in jails, hospitals, and asylums, including age and gender breakdowns and notes men and women in various facilities. Revival meetings at the M E church show rising interest, with Dr. Miller sharing views on the spiritual self versus outward form.
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Board of State’ Charities
Bompilca
Cordin
Theriffs
Santeriord
Oys
Imac
Insang
Thesoba
Fragmented Political Fight Splits Indiana Democratic Caucus
A Wednesday gathering of Indiana Democrats shows a split between factions backing Rep. Liebert W. Mies and opponents led by Senator Toran. The debate centers on a third term bill and potential primary runs. Local power dynamics and party unity loom large as decisions await.
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Indianapoliy Proas
Ephronian
D” Dayiess
Goonty
Ara
Liebert W. Mies
Akoure
Toran
Bla
Jypél
Circuit Court Proceedings and Orders in Various Matters
The circuit court actions include habeas corpus advisement for Owen Buos, a property partition and support cases, a deed approval, and a divorce decree. Mary Zigler versus Bayer Zigler concerns support. Nancy Smith versus Charles Smith ends in trial by court with custody awarded and a two year marriage ban.
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Owen Buos
Rowunk
Andy Mentry
Walter
Mary B
Latat
Ingsloner
Korvicug
Mary CG. Mauer
Mary L. Zigler
Bayer O. Zigler
Nancy B. Smith
Charibs Sonith
Murderer Frank Purcell Hidden as McUorti Refuses Detail
In Indianapolis Jeria McUorti pault refuses to reveal Frank Purcell s location citing safety. Authorities note Purcell may be in Indiana or elsewhere, with no firm confirmation on his whereabouts amid political fallout and mob concerns.
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Jeria McUorti Pault
Frank Furscell
Rutr de Tess
Berty
Frank ‘Purcell
Wa ‘Gould
Bellevka
Purcell
Indiana
Peas
Iraglessville Local Notes and Community Mentions
Fragments report Hammatory rheumatism improving for Allen in Hammatory and Solth Danner of Odon visiting town Monday. Ed Spurgeon visited triendy Sunday. Chas Miller on the Bleak list. Wadsworth from Wadaworth Ga LG came to visit friends Sunday. Farmer Rosch died near Shiloh and was buried Monday. A debate on Railway ownership went to Luo afliemngivo. Mies Vine Wadsworth visited Iberty Sunday. Phil physicians from Vin Burea noted losses.
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Anis Vagle
A Biborakis
Lagiata Allen
Wiel
Miller
Ut Ura
Sitarday
Bescob
Wadaworth
Jharl
Smiley
Anderson
Overton
Wadsworth
Luo
Iberty
Idlon
Malta
Ayrton
Odon
Odon Wasiin Town Ayy Walltegi
Jhitleon
Warn
Local notices and social arrivals in Odun News
Community items list visits and church events, with references to Dr Sweeney speaking at a Profragi ed meeting, Rev Kiss Ed Garten way, and several residents traveling between Washington Elnora Trollana polis and Lyons. The Page Commercial moves to Spring Street and local residents like Waite Groo and Lola Rosenberry are noted.
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Dr. Sweeney
Jerusalem
M. By
Kiss Ed Garten
E. Hastings
Washington
Harve Garten
New Rhode
Oden Stock Yards
T. Laughlin
Bert Crooke
Elnora
Misa
Maude Lilburn
Mige
Monros
Worls
Chambora
Elnora Wadetsday
DeNott
Ethel
King
Vieiti
Trollanapolis
Trosco
Wadsworth
Page Commercial
Spring Street
Samuel Axe
Lyons
Diguapolis
Mlle
Lola Rosenberry
Wes Frre
Taclauapolig Wedovsday
Daviess County Republicans Elect Hill Chairman at District Convention
The Daviess county delegation arrived to a lively district convention where Hon. John Billheimer and Hon. Worth led a strong ticket. H. N. Hill won an unopposed chairmanship after a harmonious gathering, with Hon. Thomas Brooke presiding and resolutions praising the party and administration.
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Daviess County Reublicans
John
Billheimer
Daviess County
Ben
Nat A. Hill
Mourde
Wholeworth
Congress
Othivs
Bik Businasy
Hill
Thomas d. Brooke
Bedford
Din Bavéthan
Widdkoo
Emu
Wallace
Cheyote
Eho
Wad Worth Anu
Tod
Ieph Iy Keith
Danfingek
Whlaonides
Boniah
Tames
Tony Willoughby
Local Residents Attend Glendale Visit and Community Meeting
Residents including Mr and Mrs Gipson visited Glendale for a community meeting. Mrs Willy and Mrs Joseph Willy were mentioned as ill, while the Weale township teacher Guta! will attend. A Pike County trip and a telephone representative were noted in brief remarks.
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Gipson
Glendale-vishted
Wildy
Londay Ater
Joseph
Willy
Pike County
Unclear OCR fragment hints at names and events
The readable text lists several personal names and scattered fragments about activities and dates, with no cohesive event. It mentions people such as Chandter, Dillon, Pheba Crawford, and Washington, among others, in a jumbled mix of notes and partial phrases.
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Geo Chandter
Dillon
Pheba Crawford
Nat
Washington
Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights Local Names and Events
Fragmentary text lists several names including Keain Lo Mel Murs Ceph W Union and Arthur associated with Washs ing a spent Sitee a. Mentions a track meeting and people such as Brill Gilley Milnor Carrie Jackson Miss Milner and Danny Milnor. Details are damaged and uncertain.
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Keain
Lo Mel
Arthur
Gilley i
Brill Cime
Mwang Sulboli
Danny Milnor
Aon
Carrie Jackson
Lyreds
Miss Milner
Babe
Fragmentary 19th Century Notice Mentions Funeral Plans
Fragmentary OCR text references a Sabbath school, funeral arrangements, and local figures including Bethel, Carroll, and Elmer Hill. The jumbled data hints at a Democratic correspondent and various names like Witte Traylor and Will Sipkey, with scattered mentions of trips east and parish activities.
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Evens
Bethel Tometry
Witte
Traylor
Teven Carroll
Rma
Asocis Wanigiyon
Wallace Ae
Young Fale
Thie la
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John Warch
Stolth& Wesson
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Lightind
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Norrow
Bloomington
Stiey
Mary Sanford
Frei
Lag Sanford
The
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Ritl
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Dages
Swg Ag
Fitrell
John MH McCracken
Lovi Graves
Moritcis Peace
Carrie
John Amea
Hattie Waiter
Allen
Warren Nichols Yealerda
Charles. Harris
Sue
Monrose County
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Ingtine Parsons
Wwednesday
Mleerr
He ‘Papinit
Elizabeth McCord
Thomas
Gardiner & Gar
Hinid
Hannsal A. Bedale
Harp & Downey
Hart
Indianapolis
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Offipark
Frank Paresti
Eaith
Dona
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Hen ' Congressiis
Miers
Bard i Aeotle
Iraglesville
Odun
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Barry
Berry Charjie
Dean
Colbert
Tolliver Hawkins
Cunninghaie
W. Miller
Rabam
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Johpime
Arthis Bhorlock
Joong Irwin
Charlie
Loranco Henry Ulacelie
Powell
Sparker
Patterson
Tom
Scott John
Anaty Aws
Ishington
Sunda
Barton
Charles Smith
Nowa
Poesia Hollow
Democrat Plo
Antipthor
Will Sipkey
Fats
Elmer Hill
Yaergate Ardlan
Soup Land
Annaney
Lidotee
Staokey & Sane Allfson
Pitasant
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