Fragmented Aug 11 History and Notices Mix
A dated collage lists events from 1807 and 1883 including Fulton's steamboat voyage and a famed agnostic's death, plus 1905 naval retirements. It also drifts into astronomical notes, weather forecasts with locally named times, and scattered births marriages licenses and divorces with garbled names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistory
Robert Fulton
Hudson
New York
Albank
Ortive Poullier
Frenet
Bar
Robert Greec
Ngersoll
B. K. Benham
Burglar Halts Break-In At Maple Street Home
Mrs A J Dune awoke Monday night about 41 o clock to a burglar in an adjoining room at her Maple Street home. She rapped on a light, and the intruder fled the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Dune
Maple Street
Seven men escape from Greene County jail
Seven inmates escaped from the Greene County jail last night through the front door. Names include Clyde Wilson of Linton and Andrey Pascow of Liston both charged with burglary, Grover Fry of Swiss City for conducting blind tiger, Alfred Jones of Linton previously tied to a rape attempt, Robert Bresh of Linton, Marion Hatfield of Bloomfield serving jail terms, plus two with minor offenses. Authorities chased fugitives with none captured by afternoon. Hatfield is believed to have locked the cell and aided the escape. this marks Hatfield’s seventh jail escape.
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Andrey Pascow
Liston
Grover Fry
Swiss City
Alfred Jones
John Paster Sear Linton
Wid
Robert Bresh
Linton
Marion Hatfield
Bloomfield
Aieo
Hatfeld
Nan
Former business man dies Monday night in Indiana
A. B. Cardwell a former Evansville furniture retailer who operated in Washington last year died Monday at his brother's home in Minton after a decline in health. He had moved from Evansville to Trinity Springs seeking rest but grew worse and was taken to Linton to stay with his brother. Cardwell, about fifty five, was once regarded as a leading business figure in the state.
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A. BP, Cardwell
Washington
Kidwell
Evansville
Trinity Springs
Linton
Cardwell
Judge Swanson Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life
In Isawa near the Yellowstone boundary, Judge A. E. Swanson shot his wife Rose Browning Swanson as she slept and then killed himself. Coroner H. H. Ainsworth reports the couple’s marriage was arranged through a matrimonial agency and notes months of domestic trouble and heavy drinking as factors. A letter admitting the double murder was prepared in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Wyo
A. E. Swanson
Rose Browning Swan Roo
Sha Woo
Yellowstone National Forest
I H. H. Ainsworth
Local Personal Notes and Hail Storm Report
Local personals recount visits and travels of residents including Mrs G J Parr to Dubois county Mrs Av Dane and daughter Gaddis to Olney Homer Hinkle from Bedford visits friends and many others from Vincennes Burns City Seymour Pensacola and more A large hail storm across nine counties caused crop damage with uncertain totals and widespread disruption. a memorial service notes the death of John Cochran for Bee Lodge No 472 I O O F and condolences are offered to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Lodge
John Cochran
William Watson
Haxelton
Owl drug store redecoration and local notes
Pick Ups The Owl drug store is being redecorated. Hon Thomas R Marshall will speak at Linton August 26. County Superintendent Burris moves into the new cottage home in the Southside addition. City officials urged weed control on vacant lots along west First Street. Rag weeds menace a sidewalk between Main and Van Klees streets. Michael McCarty of Carlyle visits and predicts Illinois will go Democratic. He and Aaron Yarber hope Bryan will be elected. McCarty has acquired a farm near Isinole through hard work. The Main street crowd hoping to see the sheath gown were disappointed as a small dress was shown. The queen of England reportedly taboos a directoire gown at court. Crappies are biting at Swain pond. Bradley left BL & O to join M J Carnahan Co in Robinson Illinois for a contract project. A sensational upcoming visitor is the E C girl arriving next Saturday who will not wear a sheath gown and plans to give away dollar bills.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Will Ispeak
Linton
Burris
Southside
West First
Main
Vanklees Street
Michael McCarty
Carlyle
Clinton County
Illinois
Aaron Yarber
Bryan
Isinole
McCarty
Got His Coat Four Prisoners Escape From County Jail
Four prisoners sawed their way out of Lawrenceville jail in Minois Monday night. One man was captured in Vincennes freight yard after being fired upon. deputy sheriff had Boother, and the escapee bound for the city. A coat found on the freight revealed the escapee fled west of town. the turnkey returned with only the coat.
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Lawrenceville
Minois
Ware Maklog
Parta
Vincennes
Beot
Sherif
Boother
Ed Royse
Two Men Die in Damp During Well Repair Near Cherokee
A Cherokee Indiana dispatch reports two men, the Swangon brothers, perished while repairing an old farm well three miles from town. Albert Hangen followed them but was pulled out in critical condition. A farm hand rescued him after a few minutes.
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Maha
Cherokee
Saya
Swangon Brothers
Albert Hangen
Hendersons school boys and girls thrill Airdome crowd
A large audience at the Airdome praised Hendersons school troupe for a strong show with singing comedy and capable performers. Pearl and Florence Washburns dancing and character work drew attention while The Road To Ruin by Se ng Pottscope headlined the motion picture. The company promised another presentation tonight.
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Henderson
Airdome
Washington
Mike Binder
Sis Hopkins
Pearl
Florence Washburn
Yillains
Seng Pottscope
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Parkersburg
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Charles Stafford
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George Stafford
G. R.swenniger
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Tryce Stafford
Velma
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Rev. L. L. Schoonover
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Dalhart, Texas
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W. W. Allen
H. F. Freund
Edwardsport
Thomas Nugent
James
Indianapolis
Janes' Town
Mrs. D.K. Morgan
Whitehall
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Thomas Graham
Mineapolis
Esther
Flora Stafford
Vincenne
Hazel Stark
Montgomery
T. Brewer
Byron Murphy
St. Louis
Charles Wilson
R. Hodge
Worthington
Uuise
George Taylor
Maud Jessjip
Miss Pearl Usery
Lineton
Piast
C.B. Carruthers
A. B. Knapp
Mrs. Holmes
Kansas City
Peter
H. O. Chapman
Ruby Kinnaman
Bluora
Owl Drug Store
Hooke
England
Diréctoire
Swain Pond
Bradley
BL & O
South Weater
M. J. Carnahan Company
Robinson, Ilinois
E-C
Gamaa
The
Hatfield & Palmer
N. B
Bonham Undertaking. Company
T. W. Foreman
Ted A. Bonham
Indiana
Daviess Co
Bonham Undertaking Company
W. Foreman
Henry Stumpp
Willeford
Boar "Pdt
Democrat Office
Jlggte
Apply America Car and Foundry Company
Madison Tiends
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Perkins
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Atreek
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