Temperance Campaign to Block Liquor Licenses in Indiana
An Indianapolis dispatch reports a sweeping temperance effort to mobilize remonstrances across counties and townships. The Anti-Saloon League plans statewide meetings to prohibit liquor licenses at June county sessions, aiming to defeat about 1,000 applicants. The campaign will expand to broaden the law to allow wider remonstrances two years hence.
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Indianapolis
Anti-Salbon League
League
Nest
LeRoy Stock Company Opens With In the Shadow of the Guillotine
The LeRoy Stock Co opened Monday night to a full house with the production In the Shadow of the Guillotine praised for its engaging staging and solid ensemble work.
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The
LeRoy Stock Co
Evening Show Promises Best Yet With Free Ladies Admission
Report of a local theater night inviting a large audience. The acts are described as new and catchy with a promise of quality performances. The bill includes a feature titled A True Keptockian and tonight ladies are admitted free with one paid ticket.
Ask Wednesday Observed in Churches This Week
The article notes observance of Ask Wednesday in Catholic and Episcopal churches. St John’s Episcopal will hold holy communion at 7 am with penitential office at 10 am followed by evening prayer and a sermon at 7 30 pm.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Government Says Peaches Are Dead After Cold Spell
United States Department of Agriculture reports widespread damage from cold to fruit crops with peach buds killed or seriously damaged though some sections note favorable reports. The bulletin stresses fruit losses across multiple regions.
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United States Department 4 of Agriculture
Will of Dr J L Moore Leaves All to Wife
The will of Dr. J L Moore was pro bated in the Circuit Court today. It leaves all property to his wife Jane S Moore with power to convey, and equally divides the remainder between his three children Dr Coe Moore, O B Moore, and Mrs J W Sturgis of Indianapolis. Mrs Moore is executrix. The will dated January 24, 1887, over 18, witnessed by M L Bonham and Joseph Gill, both now deceased.
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J. L. Moore
Ita
Dr. Moore
Janes
Moore
Ing Asehe
Itis
Coe Moore
O. B. Moore
J. W. Sturgis
Indianapolis
Soldier’s Departure Leaves Dear Note to Braattan
A personal message reads that he left us as an invalid, had served in hole duty as a soldier. The note is signed Yours very truly, dna Braattan.
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Dna Braattan
Rent Paid for City Hall Lot in Lease Ejectment Case
William Mattingly paid 860 to City Attorney O Neal covering six months rent for the city hall lot. The receipt of rent ends a dispute over ejectment and the lease payments if the city occupies the lot remain due under Mattingly's lease.
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William Mattingly
O'Neal
City Hall
Mattingly
Ladies Matinee Musical Club organized in Washington
A Ladies Matinee Musical Club formed at Mrs. W. Snyder's home to promote music culture in Washington. Officers include President Mrs. J. T. Neal and Vice Presidents Mrs. W. T. McConne ll, Mrs. Van Burt, with secretary Mrs. W. H. Goyder and Miss Lena Kempf.
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W. Snyder
Washington
J. T. Neal
W. T. McCon
van Burt
W. H. Goyder
Tressurer
Lena Kempf
Tribute of Ex-Comrade in Washington Memorial
A long obituary notes the death of Jackson L. Moore of Washington and honors his Civil War bond with Ira Brasiuar, ex–second lieutenant in Eaglesville. Brasiuar’s letter recalls their 1861 enlistment, Moore’s long illness, and the enduring friendship formed during their service and later hospital stays.
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Jackson L. Moore
Washington
Charles
Ira Brasiuar
Pension Department
Washington City
Brasiuar
Moore
Eaglesville
Washington, D.C
Brasluar
Howe
Ans
Dri Moore
Shoes To Elevate Evening Dress And Everyday Wear
Advertises day and evening shoes offered at a combination price for two pairs. Claims shabby footwear spoils outfits and that clean dressy shoes refresh tired feet. Promises comfort and sanitary wear with long rest and ventilation for low cost.
Rosa Chestnut Dies After Months in Daughter's Home
Mrs Rosa Chestnut aged sixty six died this morning after weeks at her daughter Mrs Ellis on Axtell Avenue. She came from Bedford several years ago and belonged to the M E church. Funeral services will be held at the Ellis home Thursday at ten o clock with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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P. ‘Ellis
Axtell Avenue
Rosa Chestnut
Bedford
M. E. Church
Ellis
Oak Grove Cemetery
McNichols Defiant in Jail Awaiting Marriage Letter Trial
Chaos McNichols, accused of writing threats to Miss Iva Carpenter demanding marriage or death, remains in Seymour city jail with trial set for Wednesday before Judge Congdon. He disputes the charges and sings religious songs in jail, showing no evident concern.
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McNichols
Iva Carpenter
Seymour City
Congdon
McNichola
Jesus
Revival at M. E. Church Begins Next Week
Rev. W. Wm. Whitsire of Petersburg will arrive to assist Rev. J. W. Baker in ongoing revival meetings at the M. E. Church. Services start Sunday night and are expected to run about two weeks.
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W. WM. Whitsire
Petersburg
City
J. W. Baker
Frat M. Church
Plans for New School at Montgomery
Plans for an 8300 building to serve St. Peters boys school at Montgomery were developed by J C Gault of Gault & Gault architects of Vincennes. The project, with 50 by 70 foot second floor hall, will be exhibited at McCarty Smiths store and a contract to erect it will be let shortly. Construction aimed for next fall with a final completion date next year.
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J.M. Smith Drug Store
K. OC
Masquerade Ball A Grand Success
About five hundred attended the masquerade at Peoples hall for the Pleasant Times club with around one hundred reported as inebriated. Winners included Harry Sheron and Gorge Bultman for the grand match prize of 16 dollars. Albert Wathan of Vincennes and Mrs Will Hawkins for the waltz prize of 25 dollars. Harry Bray and Miss Elien Lloyd for the two step prize of 2 dollars. and Will Jones for the stag match prize of one dollar.
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Peoples Hall
Pleasant Times Club
Harry Sheron
Gorge Bultman
Albert Wathan
Vincennes
Mra
Will Hawkins
Harry Bray
Elien‘ Lloyd
Will Jones
Provincial Notes From Petersburg And Nearby Towns
Eugene King and H H Scalfer arrived from Petersburg while John Miner relocates to Wheatland for work. Mrs Mary Smith recovers from lagrippe as Laura McCord and Adam Hayes travel to Vincennes for a theater showing. Farmers visit North Dakota to buy land. Will Fitzgibbon returns from Elnora selling orn. Hugh Faith marks a birthday, hoping for a sixty four year feeling. W F McDougal travels to Ada for business. Joe Graham to Galveston to visit John and Mrs Young. Rev C P Miles returns from Cloverdale after preaching. Tom Williams of the fire department is confined with lagrippe. Hiram Hulen leaves for Arkansas after visiting Sweets with Harvey Lee. Mrs Jane Pearson and family return to Bedford after a stay.
Vincennes University Spring Term Opens March 27
The spring term at Vincennes University begins Monday March 27. The year has been prosperous and the term promises to be the best yet with special courses for teachers and prospective teachers. Faculty promise thorough instruction and examinations will prepare students for the summer. Send for catalogues to President Horace Ellis Vincennes Ind.
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Ffar
Bebo
Horace Ellis
Prominent Farmer F.M. Jackson Dies Near Alfordsville
F.M. Jackson, a prominent farmer living north of Alfordsville, died after a short illness at age forty eight. He was one of Reeve township’s most successful farmers. He is survived by a wife and one child.
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F.M. Jackson
Alfordsville
Reeve Townships
Dayton Grocery Orders Offer 10 Percent Savings
Dayton announces a program for local residents to place grocery orders with in town providers. Buy from home, compare goods, and receive a ten percent discount plus freight savings on orders from the past sixty days. Bring order slips with dates quantities and prices for fulfillment from a stocked selection.
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Dayton
New Undermuslins at Moderate Prices for All Needs
Advertises a wide range of muslin and cambric undergarments including corset covers, drawers, gowns, and skirts. Prices from 25c to $2.00 feature lace embroidery ribbons and hemstitching, with fine muslin, cambric and nainsook options and various trim styles.
New Embroideries Offerings in Swiss and Nainsook Styles
The collection features white daintiness with Swiss Nainsook Cambitic fabrics in baby sets all overs and flouncings. It highlights best sellers among hundreds of items and notes affordable prices from 0c to 1$¢.
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Temperance Campaign
Indiana
Matinee Musical Club
Musicans of
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lindeman’s Pharmacy
Boston
J. L Moore
Main St
Mrs
Rosa‘ Chestnut
M. E. Churh
Mr. Whitsitt
Montgomery
J.C. Gault
Firm of
Gault & Gault Architects
J. L. Moors
Lizzie Woodward
Carrie Berry
Bloomington
I. L. Moore
Alag Bollinger
Bouinville
JL. Moore
Gus Kiefer
Union Depot
Washington, Ind
Capi
E. E. Haile
J. R.mattingly
Eugene King
H. H. Scalfer
John Miner
Wheatland
Mires
Mary Smith
Lagrippe
Laura McCord
Adam Hayes
Kays
Daviess County
North Dakota
Will Fitzgibbon
Elnora
Hugh Faith
W. F. McDougal
Ada, I. T
Joe Graham
Galvestn
Texas
John Young
C. P. Miles
Cloverdale
Tom Williams
Fire Department
Hiram Hulen
Arkansas
Harvey Lee
Mia
Jane Pearson
William
Ned ‘Moore
Bert Dye
Miss
Mite Owens
Vincennes University
F. M. Jackson
Reeve
Ohio
Ruiias
Gotwens
Ife
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