Saloonkeeper Shot by Two Nesbitts in Indiana Feud
Marion Indiana September 8 1890 Farmers Mar and William Nesbitt and neighbor Leer fled after stealing two revolvers from Stillwell s saloon Leer jailed later the Nesbitts fired at Stillwell wounding him in the neck and hand Stillwell unconscious Sheriff Bradford led a pursuit capturing the two brothers thirty miles south with five loaded revolvers they surrendered after a local posse blocked their escape The Nesbitts long known in the county are 28 and 26 years old Stillwell over 60.
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Marion
Ind
Mart
William Nesbitt
Leer
Swayzee
Nesbitts
Stillwell
Calaboose
Matt Nesbitt
Stilwell
Bradford Here
Bradford
Here
Epidemic of crime in South Bend records five shootings
Five shooting affrays occurred in South Bend within 24 hours. Steve Andraiack 25 shot John Pawalski. Charles and Andrew Lambert shot Henry Christian. Lewis Conant 14 was wounded by a shot from Richard Sprague 14 after defending himself. George Redfield shot Walter McConnell during a Wednesday altercation. All wounded are not seriously hurt and parties are bound for circuit court.
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South Bend
Ind
Steve Andraiack
John Pawalski
Charles
Andrew Lambert
Henry Christian
Lewis Conant
Richard Sprague
Conant
George Redfield
Walter McConnell
Window Glass Workers in Muncie Strike Enters Union
Muncie Indiana workers were called from factories as a long meeting adopted resolutions excluding unskilled workers from the union and refusing to work with nonunion men lined up by American Window Glass Co. A committee pledged to join Local 300 and cooperate, with no anticipated long siege.
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Muncie
Ind
American Window Glass Co
L. A
United Brethren Conference Set to Convene in Columbia City
LaPorte Indiana report states the annual conference of United Brethren churches in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan will gather in Columbia City from September 12 for a week long session. Bishops Castle and Weaver will preside and Bishop Weaver will retire as patriarchal bishop.
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LaPorte
Ind
United Brethren Churches
Indiana
Michigan
St. Joseph
Columbia City
Bishops Castle
Oregon
Weaver
Ohio
Local Couple Wed After License Refusal in Indiana
Alfred F. Mullet, 20, was refused a license in Penn Indiana on Wednesday and traveled to Logansport with Mrs Edith Quick where they were married. Quick, recently tried for poisoning her husband William Quick, was acquitted. It was thought she would wed Henry Quick, her brother in law, who faced an accomplice charge.
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Penn
Ind
Alfred F. Mullett
Edith Quick
Logansport
Wm. Quick
Henry Quick
Census figures show Fort Wayne 1909 population rise
The census of Fort Wayne Indiana announced Tuesday lists 1909 population at 45 115 and 1890 at 35 393. The city experienced a growth of 9 722 people, a 27 47 percent increase from 1890 to 1900.
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Washington
Fort Wayne
Ind
Elks Celebrate New Home in Peru Indiana Banquet
More than 600 guests attended a reception and banquet for Peru Ind Elks Lodge as the new $10,000 home was unveiled. About 300 visitors traveled from across the state to attend the ceremony and celebrate the completed lodge building.
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Peru
Ind
Elks’ Lodge
The Whole Family Stricken
A brief item from Nalparaiso Indiana reports that a family in Jasper County suffered a severe event, with multiple family members affected in Tud. The terse note notes widespread impact on the household and local concern.
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Nalparaiso, Tud
Jasper County
Esae
Campaign Opens in Indiana With Street Demonstration
Indianapolis reports the Republican campaign opening with a Marion club street demonstration and a crowded theater meeting at English's opera house. John L. Griffiths presided. George G. Tanner spoke, followed by Senator Charles A. Fairbanks. Addison C. Norris addressed an overflow gathering in Monument Place. A series of statewide mass meetings is planned mid month. Senator Burrows of Michigan will speak at Kendallville, as Roosevelt excitement is hoped to rise in South Bend Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marion Club
Opera House
John L. Griffiths
George G. Tanner
Monument Place
Addison C. Norris
United States
Austria
Burrows
Michigan
Kendallville
Roosevelt
South Bend
Female masquerader fined in Indianapolis court case
A court record in Indianapolis notes a young woman posing as a man named Cora De Vere, from a Rushville family, paying a fine after a downtown incident. Her escort, Austin Bootse, a young businessman, also faced a small fine.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chappie
Cora de Vere
Rushville
Austin Bootse
Youngs
Matrimonial tangle surfaces in Forshua suit
Mrs. Palmer sues Amor A. Forshua alleging breach of marriage contract after both were married when their friendship began three years ago. She says Forshua’s wife died, she became housekeeper, he then pursued Mrs Martha Reagan, influenced her husband to divorce, and Palmer was neglected after Reagan’s arrival.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Martha Reagan
Palmer
Wm. Tr. Reagan
Marion Town Flawed Incorporation Questioned in Indiana
After seven years Marion Indiana uncovers flaws in the 1893 incorporation the error found while surveyors checked land along the Toledo St Louis Western railroad right of way The defects allegedly bar improvements and devalue bonds Jasper Gauntt state representative from the county will propose a bill to validate the incorporation when the legislature convenes.
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Marion
Ind
van Buren
Toledo, St Louis & Western
Jasper Gauntt
State Factory Inspectors Convention Postponed to October
The national convention of state factory inspectors, slated for Indianapolis, has been postponed to October and will be held there on the 2nd to the 6th. The New York state Inspector and eight of his deputies will attend.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Convention of
New York State
Man Charged With Passing Counterfeits in Greenfield Saloon
Greenfield Indiana September officers Dudding and Johnson arrested Henry McHinney in a city saloon for passing counterfeit money. Investigators recovered several pieces of spurious coin allegedly passed by him.
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Greenfield
Ind
Dudding and Johnson
Henry McHinney
New Indiana Postmasters Named by Washington
Washington September 7 reports the appointment of fourth class postmasters in Indiana. In Morgan County William Lietzman replaces Charles O Pruitt who resigned.
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Washington
Indiana
Morgan “County
Wm. Lietzman
Chas. O. Pruitt
Language Play And Household Humor In A 19th Century Exchange
A transcript-like clipping mixes humor and wordplay about a gas meter and a householder planning a three month absence. It contrasts a gasman’s pragmatic remark about rust with the householder’s fear of meter removal, then moves through playful lines on homonyms and a light domestic quip about a piano lesson at a visiting mother’s joke-filled reception.
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N. Y
Alimony Joke Stirs Cincinnati Enquirer Wit
A dated quip shows a husband noting alimony as the ongoing payment to a former partner, with the Cincinnati Enquirer credit reflecting a humorous take on spousal support.
The Man with the Barrel Moves the Crowd
A Washington Star quip notes political passion shifts from the classic image of the Man with the Hoe to the figure of the man with the barrel who now stirs voters and crowds in campaign rhetoric.
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Washington Star
Bond of Sympathy: Missouri Girl Defends Mr Clifford
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt presents a playful dialogue about Mr Clifford’s appearance. A Missouri girl notes his ears are long but emphasizes her admiration and curiosity about his looks. The brief scene hints at social traits and humor of the era.
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Mr. Clifford
Missouri
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Inanimate Inanities
The Indianapolis Press note features a light exchange between a Hammer and a Tack. The Hammer mocks an acrobat image while the Tack boasts of causing others to get stuck when he stands on his head.
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Indianapolis Press
Railway Agent and Madam Clash Over Fashion Reference
A brief exchange shows a railway agent insisting the railway is up to date while a woman scorns the claim criticizing the excursion folder and fashion sleeves as out of style for three years. The dialogue appears as a clipped historical contrast in Chicago Record style reportage.
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Chicago Record
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Leadville
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Deadwood
Hot Springs
Tral
Chicago
Ill
Wilkins-Jimson House Built Under Mortgage
A satirical jab notes Wilkins-Jimson likely built his fine house under a mortgage and jokes that his shoulders resemble a Mansard roof, reflecting quip-filled gossip from the period.
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Wilkins—Jimson
Wilkins
N. Y
Posterity Suffers and the Newriches Time
An item notes the Newriches have no children and the Philadelphia Press mocks their lack of time to raise offspring, claiming they are too busy cultivating their ancestors.
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Newriches
Philadelphia Press
Milk of human kindness misleads in worldly view
A witty Chicago Daily News line notes that people and things rarely live up to their outward appearance, suggesting skepticism about appearances versus reality in everyday life.
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Chicago Daily News
Rock * Rd
Eyater
Dodge
Council Bhat
Sean
I. of
Hanson, G. P
Chicago
Ally Sloper quote sparks mockery of bridegroom
A line from Ally Sloper ridicules a would be groom remarking the young lady’s appearance. The quip frames marriage as folly and mocks the couple in a dry satirical voice.
We Don’t
A brief line from Chicagoe Daily News reflecting on beauty and duty.
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Chicagoe Daily News
Their Substitute Date Tree Riddle Sparks Town Topics
In a Town Topics quote, readers ponder how Adam and Eve tracked time without clocks. The exchange jokes about a date tree as a playful solution to ancient timekeeping.
Brands Remembered In Town Topics Mock Exchange
Dialogue from Town Topics features Mrs Starvem asking for tea with milk and sugar while Grimshaw responds with a whimsical request for a crop of water and a grain of sand, recalling public figures and social chatter.
Obituary Tone Portrait of Wistful Willis and Sorrowful Sam
A humorous Syracuse Herald quip features Wistful Willis opposing scythe powered mowing machines and Sorrowful Sam asking why. Willis replies the machines go against the grain, signaling folk humor about progress and sentiment.
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Willis
Sam
Syracuse Herald
Landlady Demands Advance Payment From Stranger
A terse encounter notes a landlady warning a stranger to pay in advance. The brief exchange emphasizes immediate financial requirement and the guest’s uncertain status.
He Made Her Tired Tit Bits Dialogue
A brief quoted exchange from Tit Bits presents a whispered romance. Henry calms and reassures, while a woman speaks of a soothing influence and sleep when he is near. The pair exchange tender lines in a clipped, period voice.
Busy Rent Dispute Echoes Through 126 Bank Street
An experienced agent recalls rushing to 126 Bank Street to collect last month’s rent while a bookkeeper questions the lack of cash. The steward notes a baby’s cry and predicts no spare money around the house for six weeks, reflecting a tense urban rental scene.
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Bank Street
N. Y
Doctor Suggests Politics Over Electric Shocks
A witty exchange in the Chicago Post has a patient asking if politics could replace occasional electric shocks. The physician cautions against such violent shocks and declines the idea.
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Chicago Post
Smart Young Man Understands the Currency Question
Miss Kittish defends Rudolph as a smart young man. Papa questions what is smart about him. She insists he thoroughly understands the currency question.
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Rudolph
Papa
Miss Kittish
Chicago Daily News
Night Music Fades as Pestering Buzzing Echoes
A fragment from the Chicago Daily News laments a musician’s nocturnal buzzing haunting a sleeper. The speaker longs to end the torment by smashing the winged intruder against the wall, portraying a midnight struggle with pest noise.
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Chicago Daily News
Senator Sorghum in Demand by Constituents
A humorous exchange shows Senator Sorghum saying he is in demand by constituents both to reelect him and to indict him by the grand jury, reflecting political pressure and mistrust in a light, satirical tone from a Chicago American in Demand.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Her Wifely Encouragement in The Smart Set
Short humorous exchange showing a wife recounting her husband’s economical reform that lasted a week and enabled her to buy a new hat. The gag hinges on his rapid savings evaporating after anecdotal praise.
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Gayge
Country straw ride sparks a sharp reply in dialogue
A brief exchange from Puck features a country straw ride remark and a clever rebuttal. The quip plays on the idea of enjoyment versus experience, delivering wit in a single line.
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George
Puck
Up to Date Club Dinner Tells of Memorable Menu
Jasper reports an exclusive dinner where a wealthy patron snubbed the event yet the evening proved spectacular. The dinner’s menu humorously catalogued indigestion in many subtle forms, reflecting Town Topics’ witty tone.
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Jasper
An Esthetic Diversion in Boarding Life
A Chicago Record quip notes a boarding house scene where a landlady shifts to music while tenants eat corn on the cob. The humorous remark frames the place as aristocratic in a playful, domestic moment.
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Chicago
Rare Philippine Jewels Become American Property
The article extols the rarest corals found in the Philippines now under American ownership and contrasts them with a rarer jewel of health. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness belching heartburn and sleeplessness urging readers to try it.
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Philippines
Map of the United States for 15 Cents
An 48x34 inch wall map shows territorial divisions from the Revolution onward. Includes original thirteen states, Louisiana Purchase, Texas Annexation, Gadsden purchase, cession from Mexico, and Northwest acquisitions. Sent postage prepaid on receipt of 15 cents. P S Eustis, C B Q R R Chicago Ill.
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America
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Gadsden Purchase
Mexico
Northwest
Discovery
P. S. Eustis
Chicago
Ill
What Funny Feeling
A humorous quip attributed to Uncle Eben compares a rare sensation to the moment a man pays eight dollars and thirty seven cents for ham and receives change from the grocer, a scene captured by the Chicago Evening News.
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Eben
Chicago Evening News
Poison Bottle Sparks Seasickness Remedy Dispute
In a dramatic exchange from a newspaper page, a character insists the poison bottle is the remedy he seeks, while another warns that the bottle marked poison cannot be the cure for seasickness, highlighting a tense moment of danger and intent.
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Alfred
Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel movement
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as essential for health by aiding daily bowel movement and providing gentle action on the liver and kidneys. It lists prices at 25 and 50 cents and mentions relief for headaches.
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Lane
Uncle Josh Remarks on European Plan Hotel Pricing
A humorous exchange notes that a hotel follows the European plan. Uncle Josh questions whether Americans are charged more, suggesting pricing critique.
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Josh
Puck
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Help
Advert says the preparation relieves painful periods and stresses its wide trust. It claims Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has cured many and urges women not to delay seeking help, noting a million allege d past beneficiaries and prompt action for those sick.
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Lydia E. Pinkeham
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