Local notes include a horse death and weddings
A livery horse died from colic owned by Gootee & Smith. John W. McCarty announces his mayoral candidacy. Creager-Haggerty nuptials in Cincinnati. many local events follow including fairs, church socials, and school graduations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gootee & Smith
John W. McCarty
Roy Smiley
Tell Colbert
Cincinnati
Creager-Haggerty
Main Street
A. O. Fulkerson
Chicago
Chicago University
Reister Brothers
Betts Drug Store
C. H. Yenne
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Fort Wayne
M. E. Church
Nath Beltman
Vincennes
Betts Drug
Plainville
Sandborn
Plainville Boys
Arthur Thorpe
E. R. Thorpe
Valparaiso University
Terre Haute
C. P. Scudder
Will Ellis
W. F. Ellis
Sycamore Street
Cosmopolitan Carnival Company
M. W
Bradley Sims
Sims
Jesse E. Morgan
Fase Maddox
Linton
W. B. Morris
Odon
Thomas J. Sweeney
Pittsburg
B. & O. Southwestern
Carlyle, Ill
Sweeney
William O. Hand
Rosa
Graves
Daviess County
Squire Baecher
Hand
Montgomery
William Hand
Robert W. Graves
Albion Horrall
Grand Thater
Horrall
Moving Picture House
Theodore Thomas
Evansville
Liederkranz Mannerchor
Timothy Sweeney
W. S. Sweeney
Southeast
Seventh Street
Harrison Sweeney
Ireland
Dubois County
Frank Haffey
Haffey
East Main
First Streets
Ros
School Teacher Marries Prominent Farmer Near Aurora
Maude E. Flanagan a veteran city teacher wed Harry Miller a leading Dearborn County farmer in a Saturday evening ceremony at the First Methodist parsonage. The couple departed for Aurora to establish a farm home after the license and ceremony conducted by Rev. Fred W. Hart.
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Migs
Maude E. Plannagan
Harry Miller
Dearborn County
Aurora
Miller
A. J. Bilddinger
Ray Feabans
Nellie Flanniagan
Fred W. Hart
Southwestern
Alma Osborne
Miss Osborne
Mr. Miller
J. W. Flanagan
East Walnut Street
Washington
Lelis
Circus stunt ends in injury at Mt Washington game effort
Baltimore June 16 Charles Mealy Mt Washington baseball manager and athlete attempted a circus style jump over an elephant at a Mt Washington circus event. He landed hard on the ground breaking his neck area and was brought to the clubhouse in a dazed condition as society members learned of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles Mealy
Mt. Washington
FP. F. F
Bas
Steubenville Miner Given Probation After Theft Case
In Steubenville Ohio Judge Richards suspended a 30 day jail term for Joe Blace a Bradley coal miner after he admitted stealing a ham to feed his destitute family. Blace had worked two days a week for the United States Coal Company and faced wage garnishment and denial of provisions from the company store. He was shot in the leg during the incident and later arrested.
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Joseph Ez
Pevera Sears
Charles Diing
Icfrcult
Su- Bannan
Ogddi & Inman
Dusan
Ske
Dir Hisband
David Hinkle
West End
Horace Walker
Hinkd
Wickle
Victor ‘Foster
Mark Kavanausi
C4anelbure
Im. Kavanauga
Pixty
Cabnelbursg
Humber
Joseph Carrico
Ald
Loogootee
Carrico
Ganelbursdn
Blanche Sears Rankin
Elnora
Sonets J
Orphname
Samuel Elswick
Colert Company
Wwashington-Weatland, Coal Company
Muthal- Hining ‘Company
Ebner Companss
Ettorney Hastings
Lapel
Mad Bon County
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Hastings
Knights of Pythias
Gheenshire Biondi
Pern
Johayle
Tillett
Poyly
R. Baldwin
Bevan - Street
Br Gardiner
J Opera House
Steubenville
Richards
Centennial Bite Painful
Hazelton Pennsylvania June 16 1876 dog bite left a lasting leg wound for Joseph Horn who travels a line to Beaver Meadow the wound swells with the weather a tumor formed where the teeth sank but removal did not relieve him
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Hazelton
Joseph Horn
Here
Beaver Meadow
Mr. Horn
Convicted thief sentenced to life in Auburn State Prison
Syracuse New Jersey report notes Charles Cnaffee convicted of stealing chickens and sentenced to life with no discretion due to five prior offenses. The judge stated the sentence was set and unchangeable.
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Cnaffee
Auburn State Prison
Syracuse
N. J
Charles
Old Glory and the Banner of Freedom Poem Summary
A patriotic verse extols the American flag, describing its colors as celestial and its bearer as the eagle. It praises the flag as a symbol of liberty, courage, and victory amid battles at sea and on land, urging soldiers to find hope and valor under its folds.
Pie Robbery Suspects Tied to Omaha and Spokane Heists
Denver reports link chocolate pie and tan shoes to the Union Pacific train robbery in Omaha and a major Spokane robbery. Police claim James Shelton and Lilian Stevens are two suspects with rewards totaling 66000 offered. They were nabbed after a midnight encounter when Stevens dropped a clue on a policeman. Shelton denied Omaha ties, but seized tan shoes traced to the city shed doubt on his story.
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Denver
Union Pacific
Omaha
Spokane
James Shelton
Lilian Stevens
Stevens
Ste
Shelton
Carload of Alligators Shipped to Los Angeles
A full railroad car of alligators was sent from New Orleans to Los Angeles, the largest consignment ever shipped. The reptiles rested in water filled vessels while officials struggled with tariff rules, applying the rate for animals not otherwise specified. Freight charges totaled $900.
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New Orleans
Los Angeles
Vollmer Sings First Mass at St. Joan Church
Theodore Vollmer (Spencer County) celebrated his first Mass at St. Joan Church in Loogootee with several priests present. The ceremony featured a German sermon, a large reception, and a dinner for about six hundred attendees. He is assigned to St. Anthony’s Church in Ev. and will begin duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorlmer
Theodore Vollmer
St. Se. Inaty
Spencer County
Father Vollmer
Father Volly
Father Hoyle
Pips Gorie
Aer Tepe
Cerefeel
Gregory
St. Ud ‘Ads Seminary
Ileegen
G. Keller
Henry
Francis T
Mptous
Ball
Nerradt
Michael Downey
A ¢Ak Patterson
Loogootee
St. Meinrads
St. Joan
Fiker Dominic
St. Incollege
Whit
Indianapolis
Woman Pays Bill After Family Visit Dispute
In Barre Pennsylvania on June 1 a guest declined to pay for part of a visit to her in law Edward and his wife. The brother in law demanded payment and refused to accept help with housework. To avoid further trouble she paid the debt and left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wvabarre
Rand Pepthek
Edward Eee
Fire damages millinery shop in Carron city
Five cats and matches started a small blaze at Carron's millinery store on Yenyente. Water soaked and flame damaged bonnets and merchandise as customers, the Misses Scotis, screamed and the fire alarm was raised. Firefighters arrived soon after but the extent of loss is not fully listed.
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Wis
Carron
Yenyente
scOatis
Fire Causes Cat Powered Damage at Local Store
Fire damage to a rear area of a store was slight overall but caused a total loss estimate of 1500 dollars. Report says five cats in the rear played with a box of motor parts, starting the blaze.
Local inventor survives 3500 foot aeroplane crash
Berwyn Nebraska June 16 an amateur aviator Sorenson a blacksmith dropped 3500 feet in a crippled aeroplane while balloon ascent spectators watched. The craft failed to respond after release and plunged in a tumbling dive striking ground. Sorenson was unhurt though bruised and stunned after the wreck.
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Berwyn
Neb
Sorenson
Sorsenson
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cures Spreading Claims
Washington readers report lasting relief from back pain and kidney troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. James Spaulding of Washington Indiana and her son credit the remedy with restoring kidney function, purchased at Jackson's pharmacy, 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole makers. Remember the wants Doan's and take no other.
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Washington
The
Union
Dann
James Spaulding
McCormick Avenue
Ind
Dean
Jackson
Foster-Milburn ,Co
Buffalo, N
United States
Doan
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for chronic throat and lung troubles including bronchitis asthma and consumption. Sold by Smith and Winton and recommended for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Smith and Winton
Have You Seen Havewald Furnishings at 206 Main
A reader praises Havewald's kitchen cabinets and Borch Furniture items shown at the store on Main Street. The dialogue extols the Hoosiar Special Kitchen Cabinets for organization and sanitation and notes Porch Swings and Porch Rockers as appealing. The exchange ends with plans to visit 206 Main Street.
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Farnwald
F. B. Fornwald
Main Street
Kidney Health Soothes Bright’s Disease Symptoms
Citizens show kidney and bladder trouble. Foley's Kidney Remedy promises quick relief. For sale by Smith and Winton.
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Bright
Foley
Smith and Winton
Perry Davis Painkiller Advert Quick Relief
Quick relief ad urges immediate use for sudden chills colic cramps and chest pains. Recommends a teaspoonful mixed in hot water or milk with a new size bottle advertised at 60 cents. Strong promote tone emphasizes rapid recovery and ready availability.
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Perry Davis
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Daughters of Rebelkkah
Pythian Sisters
Lookootee Sentinal
Fudge
Gardiner
Carl Semans
Milwaukee
National Water Works Association
Brewster
Semang
A. Gallagher
Independence
Has
Gallagher
Semens
Ldl
Joseph Rodman Drake
Immortal
Allen
Lane
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