Inquest Records Death of Unknown Man in Daviess County
Coroner Charles Cincuown reports an inquest into an unknown male found near a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern freight near Montgomery Indiana. The deceased was about 18 years old with dark blonde hair wearing a brown plaid shirt tan shoes and a calico shirt. Death attributed to a fall from an eastbound freight car on August 9. Burial occurred in Montgomery at township expense.
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Charlaa
Baltimore
Ohio
Monteome
Montgomery
Indiana
Charles Cincuown
Daviess County
Todifina
Promises of a Velvet Land and Labor Fears in Debates
A fragment discusses a speaker denouncing duty on imported goods and arguing cheaper foreign goods would force domestic labor cheaper, risking strikes and poverty. It contrasts Populist and Democrat views on tariffs and taxation, with reference to a speaker named Eave Drorver.
Private Joe Smith Dominates Rifle Drill At Militia Camp
Private Joe Smith, of Company D under Headnapt Smitch, led rifle practice scoring 64 points across 100, 400, and 800 yard targets. Corporal Fireman Rodarmel followed with 82 and Corporal John Williams tallied 51, as Tom Patterson and others posted quick-loading records. The unit praised the local farmer for refreshments and favors.
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Headnapt Smitch
Thomas
Joe Smith
Rodarmel
Dc Red
John Williams
Tom ‘Patterson
Fragmentary quote on protective duty and trade talk
Ref fragment shows a discussion among two men about a protective duty after the Dingley bill. One speaker argues no market price for any item, another suggests setting the price and paying it on arrival. The context implies tariff debate themes from a historic trade discussion.
Hopewell to Sullivan County for School Return
Holling clover appears orderly in the community while residents wish for rain. Hopewell will leave next Thursday for Sullivan county to begin school there next Monday. The Winterbottom and Col bert trade discussions address miner strife hoped to end soon. Mrs Laura Krutcherville and daughter Mary return from visiting Terra Haute. The Church of Christ annual meeting starts tomorrow night and continues through Sunday. J A Chowning and Franklin Wise with many officers will travel from Washington.
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Hopewell
Sullivan County
Winterbottom
Colbert
Laura Krutcherville
Mary
Near ‘Terra Haute
Church of Christ
J. A. Chowning
Franklin Wise
Washington
Viola Hume
Icktouse
U. B. Ehbires
Duterbein
Epsom Suay
W. A. Lester
J.B. R. Carroll
Shannon
J. M
Mae Wéstoff Trainor
Wilson Esq
Trainor
Siz Bennett
Odon
Bogard Township
Mt. Zion
Zack Jores
Sugarland Freratives
Electric Bitters Promised as Nerve Tonic and Blood Purifier
A bold claim touts Electric Bitters as the best remedy for restoring worn nerves and vigor. It is said to tonify nerve centers, stimulate liver and kidneys, improve digestion and appetite, and purify the blood. Sold for 50 cents or one dollar at Dr. J. N. Jones Drug Store.
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Bucken
Arnica
J.N. Jones Drug Store
Berkshire boar bred by Hood Farm gains new owner
Charles F. Hein of Marco Jnd has purchased a promising Berkshire boar from Hood Farm Lowell Mass sired by King Lee VII out of Lady Charlton. Hood Farm boasts top imported and domestic Berkshire bloodlines with King Lee VII a fall brother to Hood’s King Lee. The purchase follows Hood Farm’s reputation and the pig’s potential noted at fairs including St Louis and Illinois state fair where Berkshire boars earned awards.
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Charles F. Hein
Marco, Jnd
Hood Farm
Lowell
Mass
King Lee VII
Charlton
Mr.Hein
Berkshires
King Leevil
King. Lee
Hood ‘Farm
Eweestakes
Great St. Louis
Tilinos State
Werkshire
Man Arrested for Assault at Gas Works
Mrs Charles Johnson reported her husband, Charles Johnson, of Mill Street near the B and O S W railroad, for beating her and threatening murder. Police found her injuries, and Johnson was arrested at the gas works and jailed. She intends to seek a peace bond.
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Charles Johnson
Mill Street
Cavanaugh
Small
Johnson House
Johnson
Alison reunion draws crowd as local notes recap
Clover seed yields two bushels per acre. Will Stucky buys a Rambler bicycle. Rose Ricks buys a real nice buggy. Young ladies noted. Deputy Surveyor Montgomery assessing land owned by the Franklin heirs this week. Mrs Howard Bacon, long ill with consumption, died Wednesday. Funeral held at home conducted by Father Doyle.
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Clover
Will Stucky
Veal Township Robbery Suspect Questioned and Released
Joe Ackerman and George Kelfner from Loogoatec pursued leads to a Veale township suspect in the jewelry robbery of Mr. Kelfner. Joseph Allegree was arrested by Marshal Bobnert and held for questioning, but after a lengthy exam proved uninvolved and was released without charge. He is regarded as having a good local reputation and friends doubt any connection to the crime.
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Joe Ackerman
George Kelfner
Loogoatec
Allegree
The Grandeist Remedy Promoted for Consumption
An 1900 era notice touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for consumption after failed treatments. It includes testimonials from Mr. B. Geeeve of Chilhowis VA and local ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Foley's Kidney Cure. The piece also references the Indiana State Fair opening in Indianapolis and local items about Company H and a county map project.
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B. Geeeve
Chilhowis Va
Dr. King
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