Water Works Receiver Plans Sale Amid Court Action
The receiver Gardiner announces a public auction of the Water Works plant on May 13, 1908 after final reports and court orders. Costs of receivership total $82,000 with a minimum sale price set at $55,000 to cover remodels and bondholder claims.
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Mie
Davived Etrouil
Charles G. Gardiner
Gillant
My. Gardiner
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Thempany
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Cart Directa
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Bronydvat
Enmity Sparks Shootout at Driskell Hotel in Austin
A Thursday hotel lobby confrontation between attorneys Mason Williams of San Antonio and John Dowell of Austin ended in a gunfight. Williams fired a 5 caliber revolver and Dowell a shotgun. at least ten shots were reported. Dowell was wounded in the abdomen and taken to San Antonio. Williams fled. The dispute stemmed from a prior lawsuit involving breach proceedings between the two.
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Driskell Hotel
Kams Waa
San Antonio
Laweult
Twa
Laldeway Coun
Williams
Ogwell
Bowell
Iby
Knights of Bolumbye invite lecture by Father Vaughan
The Knights of Bolumbye seek the noted Father Vaughan to deliver a lecture on Shakespearean topics. Rabiests have written inviting him for an evening event at the opera house amid plans for a May state meeting of a Knights group.
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Knights of
Father Vinenage
Architect from Indianapolis to meet in county courthouse
Indiana architect W Scott Morn and local officials plan a Monday visit to discuss King-Wansana specs for repairs at the county courthouse. The committee members and engineers will attend to review the project plans with the architect.
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W. Scott Morn
Indianapo
Hugh Melarnan
Wunekington
Song Services by atereapt lead
A confusing OCR fragment lists phrases such as ghriat qurts eek and The La at ey Per with mentions of Pilata and Under the Grose 73. It appears to be a jumbled excerpt from a song services section with fragmented titles and names. No clear event or standard facts emerge.
Elephant Stampede Burns City Storage Tank Area
A fire at Standard Oil storage tanks in Riverside triggers a herd of elephants to stampede through the city. One man dies from burns and Ella Glutt is fatally injured by the beasts. Several others are hurt as the elephants rampage, breaking windows and damaging property before being captured.
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Ale
Cal
Riverside
Standard of Co
Para
Ella
Voresley
Fenry Houses
Glenwood
Gibbs
Chapman
Lstabte
Ortrol
Troops Sent to Quell Mob in Chester Riots
A mob downed by 15 000 gathered at the Chester trolley barn as strikebreakers tried to run cars. Two men were shot, several employees injured, and police failed to control the disorder. Governor Stewart sent state constabulary to restore order with Troops A and C arriving to guard property.
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Chester
Cheater Traction Co
Wm. Griesemer
William Borgmann
Griesemer
Griesemier
Tracton
Stewart
Johnson
Greensburg
Pitcher
van Voorhees
Reading
John CG. Groome
Philadelphia
Avan
Northern Pacific Train Held by Two Bandits
A Northern Pacific passenger train was stopped by two bandits who boarded at an unnamed location. The men reportedly took valuables from several cars before fleeing. Local authorities launched a search but there were no injuries reported.
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Northern Pacific
Robbers take $41 in letters near Minneapolis during train hold up
A pair of robbers halted a sleeping car train near Minneapolis on April 17 and robbed passengers of watches and a bank draft worth $41. They escaped at North Junction as the train slowed, leaving investigators to follow the trail of letters and deeds connected to the incident. The case links to Alfred Suprll of Massachusetts and involved discussion of inheritance papers and a potential legal claim.
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Minnneaspolis
West Bouns
Northern
North Junction
Married in East St. Louis amid quiet wedding
An edited notice reports Ayroni Murphy and Vietorine Claes wed after obtaining a license. The ceremony occurred on a train near Ruth, with local officials noting the marriage and related details.
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Ayroni Murphy
Tyran Maurphyg
Sha Glone
Bunt Clements
Southwestern Shope
Patterson Woman Dies at Home in Barr Township
Mary Patterson seventy three, widow of George Patterson, died after years of poor health at her home in the northeastern part of Barr Township. She was active in St Marys church and sister of several local residents including Mrs Louly Lauby, Mrs Andrew Jones, and Mrs Duilah Spaulding. The funeral was scheduled for 4 o'clock.
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Batterson
George MW. Patterson
Bary Toyndbig
Duilah Spaulding
Burr Rowashhuif
Joni ‘Worris
Mra
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Locogootee
George Pattersepi
Barr
Aes Shew
St. Mary's Church
Reward Offered For Vision Aid As Eye Strain Cures
A damaged notice advertises a $1,000 reward claiming cures for eyesight issues. The garbled text invites readers to contact a listed source about signs of impaired vision and related symptoms.
Preachers Stir Upset in Mitchell Street Sermons
Two traveling preachers lectured on Main Street in Mitchell in front of Bramas's store. They accused local ministers of lying and hypocrisy and condemned the saloon trade as more honorable than gospel preaching. Citizens urged arrest or removal, per the Bedford Democrat item.
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Elty
Sertires
Bramas
Mitchell
Bedford
Democrat
Local Shops Declare Short Work Week Beginning Tomorrow
A SW shop notice lists new schedules with machinists on four days at four hours daily except Saturday two hours, totaling fifty hours, and carmen at forty five hours daily. The change is blamed on air conditioning costs.
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Hf Southwestern
Round House
Loyes
This City May Be Center For Interurban Lines
Charles Terry traveling, and Armour Packing Car, discuss construction of interurban lines through Washington. Potential routes would connect from Brazil to Terre Haute via French Lick, linking coalfields and nearby cities. Terry, tied to the motion, says prospects look bright.
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Charles Terry
Armour Packing Car
Washington
Onlon
Brazil
Aneville
Lick
Terre Haute
Terry
Siro
Isage
Condemned School Houses Prompt New Building Plan
A state inspector orders condemned school buildings in several communities to be replaced. Trustees face the duty to secure new structures, with Plainville and Warren township named in correspondence from DE 3. N. Burty, secretary of the fifteenth board of heart. The Plainville bank reports $4,000 in deposits as of 1884, signaling improving prospects for local plans.
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N. Burty
Warren Township
Putiham County
Putnamville
Daughters of Isabella Banquet Honors Indiana Event
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Daughters of Isabella gathering at a Knights party in Higmbus Indiana. The text references a national event, a banquet for members, and a figure named Ruy Wils who spoke, with unclear dates and details.
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Isabell
Indiana
Easter Dress Needs and Jewelry Adornments Highlight
Fragmentary ad text touts Easter dress requirements with hair combs and three chains for the neck. It promotes diamonds and stones as perfect neckpieces and emphasizes a superior watch chain stock plus bracelets and other jewelry options at unmatched prices.
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