Springtime hints and local notes from Portland
Gentle signs of spring appear in the wind and sky as buds swell and pussy willows weave gray lace. A robin sings while a Mt. Vernon dog mystery unfolds and a dog is returned after a rush of letters. Wallace faces arrest on a bribery claim tied to a Stiles shooting case, with a grand jury warrant. The Collier Shost and Stamping Factory opens, planning 1500 shovels daily output and a first‑class shovel grade.
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Evry
Robin
Ague
Portland
Oregonian
Wallace
John Stiles
South
Washington
Waillace
Stiles
Weheise
Firstelaks
Notice of Pendency of Ditch Petition in Davie ss County
Notice to Lucy Snyder and others that a ditch petition is pending before the Board of Commissioners of Davie ss County Indiana for locating and constructing a public ditch affecting landowners. The proposed ditch begins fifteen feet east from the northeast corner of Section 33, Town 4 N, Range 6 W, and runs north then curving to the point where it enters a ditch. The final report will be heard on April 2, 1901 at the Auditing office by the Board of County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Snyder
John W
Barris
Sarah Critchlow
Margaret Mi‘Jomey
Joseph McGuire
Mary J. Motte Green Wade
James Herman
Air. Wade
Simon Healy
Jacob R. Dye
Margaret Trainor
Francis D. Brit. Ang Ambs Thompson
Chas. G. Elliot
Bogard
Daviest County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Dalless County
Daviess County
Audinsg
Tnndiana
Russell
Paiiess County
Obituary for Mudie Fairhurst in a Coastal Family Note
Mudie Fairhurst born October 3 1888 died aged 17 years 6 months and 25 days. She was the next to youngest of six children four living sisters one having died recently. She valued friendship, kindness and cheerful manners, always striving to make those around her happy.
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Mudie Fairhurst
Dighstorch
Maudie
Havinl
Maddie
Rand
al Dia
soRgar
Local notes on roads churches and parish events
Prairie creek runs high with abutment washout concerns on Combs bridge. Lovell sale last Saturday drew high prices. Kate O Brien and Matt Lafderean visited Washington. Indiana Senate Act 369 sets policy on insurance policy funding and licensing. foreign company licenses may be revoked after 30 days if unsettled. Daviess Circuit Court March term lists 70 state and 112 civil cases.
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Prairie Creek
Combs Ietridge
Lovell
Kate O'Bried
Washington
St. Michael's
Matt’ Lafdérean
Washington Shurch
Indiana
Resolutions of Respect from Plainville Lodge
The Plainville O F F lodge records express deepest sympathy to the bereaved wife and family of Brother Elittricks. It prays for strength and honor, sending formal resolutions of condolence from the lodge and its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Rebekah
O. F
Plainville
Mids ii
Ithoig Bardavarent
Elittricks
Nnie McFangpen
Krause’s Cold Cure Capsule Promises La Grippe Cure
An advertisement touts Krause’s Cold Cure capsules as a new medical principle to prevent La Grippe and cure ordinary colds in a day. It claims easy digestion, no stomach upset, and suitability for women and children, sold by pharmacies at 95 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicing Nan Crause
Aise
Krause
Hunemeitir
Local Contract Award Sparks Debate Over Ditch Project
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a contract award for a Greek ditch project in Odon. Garren Wegiter Gartpha and others are referenced as participants, with bids noted and questions about contracting method. The text suggests disputes over bid interpretation and project scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Hag Ween
New Orleans Obituary of Charles Duncan Former B&L S W Despatcher
Charles Duncan a former B & L S W train despatcher at the New Orleans shops died in New Orleans where his family wintered. A telegram announced the death with no cause given. He moved to New Orleans years ago from McComb Mississippi and left a wife and seven-year-old Earl. Mrs Duncan is sister to Mrs Frank Rinsel. The funeral is set in Tamaron Illinois with burial and various property transfers listed in the probate notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘ Duncan
New Orleans
Ma Ie
McComb
Earl
Duncan
Irs
X. Reinsel
Tamaron, Iils
Omega Oil advertised as quick chest relief
An advertisement urges readers that a cold in the chest or sore throat cannot be cured by swallowing medicines. It claims the remedy lies in rubbing Omega Oil on the throat and chest, alleging it soothes inflammation and is far superior to plasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Captain Ross Smith Returns with Thirtieth Regiment to San Francisco
Telegram reports Captain Ross Smith arrived in San Francisco with the Thirtieth Regiment famed for service abroad. The unit will march to Camp Presidio near San Francisco, aiming to begin duties by April or May. Mention of possible further appointments hints Smith may soon resume railway duties. Pediment also lists office notices and funeral/mortuary notes and advertising letters.
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M. Smith
Hig Don
Ross Smith
San Francisco
Ross
Rex Sait
Up Ss.ore
iSmaith
Veneer plant change signals new Indiana firm arrival
The Murdock Veneer and Lumber Company has taken charge of the W. L. Brown veneer plant in this city. Six Murdock brothers from Shelbyville arrive with their bookkeeper, and plan to start operations next Monday. Local praise for new owners accompanies notes on labor and potential profit sharing.
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The
Murdock Veneer & Lumber Up
Prom W. L. Brown
Murdock Veneer and
W. L. Brown
Compaas
Murdock
William Kun
Straigh Inng
Damages Slander and Divorce Suit Filed in Louisville
Michael Muster through Gardiner and giantas sues Tad tidt for damages in Louisville seeking 31,000 tied to a garnishment against B and C S W Railrod Company. Mrs Drew is accused of slander in front of several persons. Henry Bordenet represents the plaintiff. Leo Tropler sues wife Minne Tropler for divorce alleging adultery and temper. A M Hardy handles the plaintiff's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Muster
Gardiner
Giantas
Tadtiedt
Louisville
B.& C. S W. Railrod Company
Meletaus Drew
Leo Tropler
Minne Tropler
Philty
Public Sale of Fine Breeding Jacks and Horses at Princeton
A public sale at Princeton Indiana on Wednesday March 27 1901 offers a premier breeding Jack described as 14 hands high and 900 pounds plus, sired by Mammot Imperial with dam Mammoth Black Hawk. Also features a firing black stallion Belgian Morgan mix, seven to six years old, weight about 1500, sired by Brutus. Sale notes sickness as reason, cash terms, no bidding by proxy, owner statement.
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Princeton
Ind
Indiana
Pike Co
Moe
Mammot Imperial
Mammoth Black Hawk
Brutus
Brussels
Uilbium
Dishard
Coroner Names Cause of Death in Plainville Fire Tragedy
In Daviess county Indiana coroner I c ef Trainor reports three children of Mr and Mrs Guy A Williams died from heat and smoke after a fire at their Plainville home on March 11 1901. The deaths are ruled accidental with no blame assigned.
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I. c. Ef Trainor
Daviess County
Indiana
Plainville
Farrell Hazel Williams
Eva Mears “ Illiams
Nell ‘Williams
Guy A.illiams
St Township
O. Plainville
Ind
Williams Home
America
Nell
K. Draixon
Lovig B. Sernit
Cordier
Rural district notices report burials and deaths
A series of local notices report deaths and funeral arrangements. Burks of Plainville aged about 20, funeral Wednesday at Plainville with Odd Fellows involvement. infant child of Ed Tomer of Cornettsville died today. Nimrod Slaven, 71, formerly a Steele township farmer, died Monday night on East Fifth Street with services in Plainville and burial at Plainville cemetery.
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Berks
Burks
Plainville
R. Burks
Arilew
Odd Fellows
Plain,ville
Tomey
Ed, Tomer of
Cornettsvillle
NimrodSlaven
East Fifth Street
Grib
Siagen
Anti Saloon League plan outlined by W G Helt sermon
The Anti Saloon League state superintendent W G Helt spoke to Second Lutheran Church members detailing league tactics. He urged officers to visit towns, form local leagues, and work with the state league to abolish saloons, noting the league’s seven years old spread across 30 states despite strong opposition.
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W.G. Telt
Second Lutheran Church
Helt
Ieague
State League
Kansas
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
League
Indianapolis
Sentigel
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Thainor
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New York
Fini Hygienes
Waltin
Garren
G. M. Dancina
James B
Clhiborne
Mattie M
Eton
Sarah
Pébfiela
Eaton
Rasmus
Hitch
Nwa
Tainly Karrjand
Oliver Stout
Stanford
van Les A
Touisiana Vanhoy
Hus
International Bl & le Washington
Tranter’s
Ammon Defenbaugh
Angéline Stall
Lucretia Lutes
Thos F. del Bolt
Washington McTaggart’s
Martha Allen
Burton S Baker
Jacob M Hitchcock
Harry Hitchcock
Casey
Albert K Casey
Tsabhell
Lus
Robert S . Donnell
Wisinwy
Wigfred
Holton
Joo
Cranor
Washington Conants
Joo M
Wolcott
Peter Granngn
Robt H
Cohway & W
Nathan Stix
Hindman
Robert Schbfield
Amorah Pritchett
Washington Campbell
Green Wade
Henry Wade
Alf d P Wade
Chas C Wade
Cal
Wms Wade
Wito
Chas G. Ellis
Chas G
Ellis
Chas C
Wadjet
Gdn
Chas
Elis Els
Albert Wade
Chas G Ejlis
Indsti
Lito
Wilkinson
Washington Bruners
Henry
van Trees
Chas Kautt Ann
Jacob Hite
James Reist
Jack Walker
Melchard Kriteh
Elnora J
Jesse Herr
Elizabeth
J Freed
Geo Monre É
Henry S Stalcup
Baaneq
Ned
Firman Tomey & W
Elijah D Carroll
Chas A Ai
Jno M Crawford
Crawford
Thomas EF Young
John. E Williams Wa
Aya
iTeli
Omega
Omega Chemical
Ibs
Gentlemen Bellow
JP Clark
Cilley
Mason McCechany Pennis McNeelm
Robt Morris
Osman
Stoke
Charlie Stahl Alphas
Tuttle
Warren Fredne
P.M
Iveneering
Eee
Messrs. Ball
de Terre Es Gazette
de Gazette
Chiles
F. Cochran
Christer
Lilian
Ine
Mr. and
Andrew ‘Padgett
Near Plainville
Parrell Hazel Williams
Eva Mead
Williams
Nell Willams
England
Paris
Manchester
Richmond
Poth
Brethern
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