Remarkable Washington widow Mary Wrigley Wilson dies
Mrs. Thomas Wilson died Saturday afternoon at her State Street home after a several week illness. Born January 5, 1818 in Manchester England, she emigrated with her husband to the United States and helped build their business interests in Washington and Daviess County. She was a trusted partner in coal, farming and merchandising, known for charity and strong business judgment. Burial will be in Oils Grove Cemetery after a simple service at 2 pm Tuesday.
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Oils Grove Cemetery
Republican Campaign Headquarters Opens At Masonic Hall
The Republican committee rents Masonic hall as campaign HQ to open Saturday morning and remain open all day and evening. Chairman Wwallave to spend most time there with attendants, writing material and handling correspondence for visitors. Local farmers and street fair attendees urged to use the HQ as their base during the week.
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Masonic Hall
Wwallave
High School Visit Highlights Upcoming Street Fair and Football Hopes
Aid Cantrell visited the high school this week as seniors experienced acids for the first time. George Willeford identified burning qualities of acid. The school will close Wednesday for the street fair allowing pupils to attend. Football practice claims this year’s team will be the strongest yet and the heaviest in Southern Indiana history.
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George ‘Willeford
Vail
Indiana
Fragmented note on birth and medical remedies in Jonesville VA
Fragmentary OCR text reports a child birth in Jonesville Virginia followed by garbled lines about healing sores and piles. Mentions a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wynson on September 2 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs R Sept 15, with no clear dates or full names available.
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Wynson
High School Notes Marriage Licenses and Teachers
Fragmentary notes mention Thomas Doyle and Phoebe Pattor ed expressing thanks to manufacturers Chamblain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. A report notes four young teachers and new additions in Tex 2 on Monday with antery and thanks to druggists Dobbs Gorby Sponts. names and context are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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C. Clark
Antery
Sone
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Gorby
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Political shifts and local figures in Vincennes area
J C Falkinburg named administrator of George I Falkinburg estate after a fatal driving incident on White River. Mitchell merchant Jones Coleman, lifelong Democrat, backs McKinley and Republican ticket amid Bryanism critique. Vincennes University students form a Durbin club as Owan Kavanaugh, Barr Township Democrat elder, endorses McKinley.
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George H. Falkinburg
George I
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Deelard
Jones Coleman
Mitchell
McKinley
Hedi
Owan Kavanaugh
Barr Township
Free-for-all at Grand Central hotel ends with cuts and damage
A brawl erupted at the Grand Central hotel on West Van Reed Street last night over a board bill. Charlie McDowell was badly cut after the confrontation when three men attacked him and fled by train toward Montgomery. The trio paid their bill to avoid arrest, then left town, while Mrs Summers reported them to the marshal if they return.
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B. W. Tittle
John Hughes
Riley
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McDowell
Pete Sunders
Tre Il
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Montgomery
Slander Suit Filed by Mrs Haag Over Alleged Remarks
Mrs Cadrie Haag wife of Eneideer Andrew Una sues Mrs Orvilis Koster wife of Conductor Will Koster for 31000 damages alleging unfit public remarks. Both parties live in the West end. Tharp and Downey represent the plaintiff.
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Andrew Una
Orvilis Koster
Will Koster
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Haar
Building & Loan Association Defense Amid New Corporate Claims
Attorneys for the Building & Loan Association face defense against newly surfaced corporate names in a case involving Catherine Fays Franklin Insulative Company, Evie State Building, and Latan Aviation. The filing lists Tharp & Downey as dittorneys for the plaintiff and Hefferhan i Mattingly to defend the association.
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Franklin Insulative Company
Evie and State Building
Latan Aviation
Tadidia
Tharp & Downey
Hefferhan i Mattingly
Th Building & Loan Association
Bhail We Have For Dessert Try Jell- O
A family friendly prompt promotes Jell- O dessert choices. It suggests lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors. No baking required just hot water and set time. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Pancake Flour Spotlight With Allg Atocera Brand
Quick breakfast item notes pancake flour from Mra.j TAus itin and Allg Atocera. The fragment highlights availability for morning cooking. The passage lacks full context but implies shopping options for pancake mix.
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Mra.j Tausitin
McCarty Challenges Rumor Over McKinley Campaign Ties
A letter from Harry J. Dittemore of Elnora discusses rumors about McKinley ties in the campaign. J. H. J. Dittemore and Dan Gaxaverre are named as involved, with McCarty defending his position and seeking clarification on accusations. The exchange references party alignment and public statements in a 1900 Daviess County political context.
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McCarty
Daviess County
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Eetions
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McKinley Era Angers Bryan supporters in Ohio politics
Dispute over church property and bans in the Philippines fuels tension as ex governor George Hoadly criticizes Bryan and McKinley policy. Court actions include fines for several minor offenses, with mixed outcomes in local trials and ongoing political rhetoric.
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Philipines
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Ilipino Henders
Whce
McKinley
Bryant
Marriage notice for Clemente and Miss Becketts in Sullivan
Local report records the marriage of Clemente of this city to Miss Mable Sy Becketts of Sullivan. The ceremony occurred at Charleston with Reverend Knox officiating. The event is briefly noted in today’s dispatches.
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Mable Sy Becketts
Sullivan
Knox
Charleston
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Railroad men held after Grand Central hotel brawl
Deputy Harris brought RB. iW. Tuttle and John Hughes to the city for questioning after a Thursday night incident at the Grand Central hotel in which Charley McDowell was cut. The two faced a preliminary before Squire Kendall, pleaded not guilty, and were jailed on bond. Trials were set for Tuesday at nine o'clock. Scott Bledspend. Will Carter were arrested last night and tried this morn.
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Loo- Hootee
Iw. Tuttle
John Hughes
Charley McDowell
Grand Central Hotel
Squire
Kendall
Fowlers Extract of Wild Strawberry Promoted for Travelers
An 19th century notice touts Dr Fowlers Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for dysentery diarrhoea seasickness nausea and other travel ailments. It claims prompt action and pleasant taste for travelers and seafarers.
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Political campaigning heats Indiana counties
Republicans and Democrats hold rallies across counties with candidates like Wadsworth and Roosevelt addressed by speakers including Judge Baldwin. Meetings attract large crowds in Sullivan, Shelburn, Farmersburg, and Bedford area with Union and local clubs active in mobilizing voters for the fall campaigns.
Mrs Austin’s Famous Patcake Flour Delight Recipe Hint
An odd fragment suggests a homemaking note about Mrs Austin and her famous Patcake flour. The line hints at a kitchen item and a playful remark on a wife’s happiness linked to baking. The lack of full context limits specifics.
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