Dying List Of Fatal Sickness In The City
John Graves near the city and John Graham of Hartsville both reported dying. Godfrey Menseth of Dartsville sick at the Christian church and in critical condition. Frank Grown’s infant severely ill. Alaskan steamer brings discouraging news for Klondike gold prospectors. The Seymour Democrat shows improved appearance under new management and shifts to free silver. C F Remy of Columbus visited son E A Remy who plans to travel to Columbus to recover.
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Godfrey Menseth
Dartsville
Lucen Redmond
Christian Church
Various Local Figures and National Events Highlighted in Briefs
News and comments cover Little Miss Irene Wels improving after illness, ex mayor Joseph Graham meeting residents, Gov Bradley reviewing Legion events, and rich Guerrero gold mining progress. Also notes September Mexican War veterans reunion in Nashville, Indiana relief fund for coal miners, Belleville strike actions, tariff debates, and shifts in Treasury roles.
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Nashville
Million Dollar Lottery Draft Brings Joy to Merchant
George Werner the machine merchant won a $1000 lottery prize after purchasing a fifty cent ticket. A draft for the winnings arrived yesterday, and he now wears a happy smile as the coin jingles in his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Werner
George
New Postal Law Reimburses Small Registered Letter Losses
The new law covers losses of money sent in registered letters under ten dollars. It allows senders to mail small sums nationwide with assurance of reimbursement for any such losses.
Tariff act operative from Friday midnight July 23
The secretary of the treasury ruled that the new tariff act took effect after midnight Friday July 23 with rates applying to all customs business on July 24. Importers protest the ruling and contest its application.
Twentieth Century Club Hosts At Dickey Farm Event
The Twentieth Century Club will be entertained tonight by Miss Dickey at her country home near the city. At Old Point Comfort the host farm has been christened, promising a comfortable evening. Attendees include Misses Ethel Fulwider Retta Dipboye Lillian Volland Mayme McCullough Emma Volland and Messrs Carl Volland Clarence McCullough Joe Sweeney George Billings Pence Roy Jackson Kent Cooper and Clarence Custer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dickey
Mr. Dickey
Columbus Men Socialize in City Visit Log
Harry Williams of Columbus spent Sunday in the city. Tobe Conn and Will Beaty of Columbus stayed last night with friends. W. T. Scott and Herbert T. Owens of the Columbus Republican were in the city last evening. J. A. Bowers and wife of Columbus spent last night with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Columbus
Sey. Dem
Tobe Conn
Will Beaty
Columbus Republican
J. A. Bowers
City
Ode Sandifer
Walter Hill Sells Rented Bicycle in Jail Case
In jail Walter Hill sold a rented bicycle for 400 dollars prompting a legal action. The incident highlights conflict over property rights while Hill was in custody.
Slick Thief Busted After Bicycle Swap Chase
A report from Seymour and nearby towns details Walter Hill of Auburntown, implicated in a bicycle theft ring. Pruitt Bros. traced a wheel sold for cash, leading to Hill's arrest in Shelbyville after a pursuit from Colum bus and Mt. Auburn. Local residents and visitors are named along with ongoing travels and social calls.
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Columbus
John George
Mt. Auburn
Hill
Colum
Chas. Gephart
Pruitt
Andy Hill
Shelby County
Shelbyville
City band travels to Osgood for fair
The city band left last evening for Osgood where they played for the fair. Henry Mobley of Hartaville, recently struck by paralysis, shows no improvement and cannot eat. He is a brother of Prof. Lewis Mobley. Also, help wanted for travel positions with Dominion Company in Chicago offering $65 monthly plus expenses.
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Osgood
Henry Mobley
Hartaville
Mr. Mobley
Prof
Lewis Mobley
Letters Remaining at Columbus Post Office List 205
List of letters still waiting at the Columbus Indiana post office dated July 27 1897. Calls for letters named include Gray Amos Gee Miller Mavity Miss Jossey Alta T A Rusa P M. The item also contains a political note urging Washington street paving as the key issue in the next city election and mentions speeches by Hon S E Nicholson author of the Nicholson liquor law at Sand Creek church.
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Columbus
Ind
Washington Street
Herald
E. Nicholson
Sand Creek
Consider the gold field dream and its risks in Alaska
The note warns would be prospectors about gold field ventures in Alaska and the uncertain returns. The Daily Democrat reports Thomas Rush moving to Chicago to work for American Tobacco Co. Wheat price is 67 cents. Maggie McCauley of Newbern improves and Iona Giltner remains seriously ill. A City Hall dance, postponed from Monday, will now occur Friday night.
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The
Daily Democrat
Thomas Rush
Chicago
American Tobacco
City Hall
Stanley Stader Plans Summer Visit to Elizabethtown
Stanley Stader, popular salesman at J. L. Gysie’s clothing house, leaves Thursday for Elizabethtown Kentucky for a three to four week vacation. He will take a Kodak and make views to share with Hoosier friends on his return. The trip is aimed at recuperation and good health.
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Elizabethtown
Stanley Stader
J. L. Gysie
Elizabeth
Mr. Statler
Stanley
Kentucky
Geos Cummins Tackles Low Prices on Outdoor Goods
Geo H Cummins advertises fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets at the lowest prices with limited time offers and in store discounts for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Geo.h. Cummins
Farce Two Acts at Office of Daily Democrat
A farce in two acts centers on Sammy and business partner Kimsey with Jack seeking vengeance over honor and a tainted soldier record. The plot spans rival papers the Democrat and Morning Star, ending with a comically failed revenge and the Star’s rapid progress.
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Daily Democrat
Sammy
Kimsey
Jack
Telegram
Democrat
New baseball nine organizes schedule for Shelbyville game
John A. George has formed a new baseball nine set to play Shelbyville in the afternoon of August 12. He is negotiating with Martinsville and Franklin to arrange a forenoon game. Applications for six bicycle race entries arrive from Madison for big events on August 12.
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John A. George
Baseball Nine
Shelbyville
Martinsville
Franklin
Madison
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John Graves
John Graham
Hartsville
Frank Grown
Seymour Democrat
C.F. Remy
E. A. Remy
News and Comment
Irene Wels
Joseph Graham
Gov. Bradley
Legion
Fountain Ferry
Guerrero
Mexico
Gov. Mount
Indiana
Indiana Coal Miners
Belleville Sr
State Department
Japan
Hawaii
Robert J. Tracewell
the Treasury
Pittsburg
Cies
Treasury
Indianapolis
Reed
Congressman Overstreet
Senator Teller
Colorado
New York
Fairmont, W. Ve
Wheeling
West Virginia
Bicycle Trade
Jessa
Chance
Warner
Secretary of the Treasury
Gable
Hermont
Wm. Wright
North Franklin Street
Ecolera Infantum
Dora Joslin
E. Joslin
Dobbs Ceme
Tery
Kid McCoy
Moses Cahm
Petosky
Polis
St. Paul
J. W. Spears
Alert
George W. Clutch
W. H. Fulwider
Chillacothe
Ohio
Chas. Spragg
Maple Grove
A. D. Ostood
Hauser & Parker
20 Century Club
Dickey
Richard Dickey
Fort
Old Point Comfort
Pitality
Fredia Minter
Elizabeth Tonss
Ethel Fulwider
Retta Dipboye
Lillian Volland
Mayme McCullough
Emma Volland
Messres
Carl Volland
Clarence McCullough
Joe Sweeney
George Billings Pence
Roy Jackson
Kent Cooper, Clarence Custer
W. T. Scott and
Herbert T. Owens
Walter Hill
Aub
John Hook
Billy Scott
Newbern
Pruitt Bros
Mose Cahn
Noble Ellis
Mrs. Darby and Son
Clint
India
Emma and
Ber
Frank Pruitt
Feese
Seipher Bros
F. H. Tormehlen
Seymour News
C. J. Remy
E. A
Republican
Prof. Richie
Prof. Mason
Anna Bowman
Vevay
Chas. Cunningham
Schuyler Harrington
North Vernon
Dr. Dean
Rushville
Cambridge City
Penn. Co
Spain
Prof. Spain
George Thompson
Seymour
Miss Ella
Edinburg
J. C. Campbell
Raymond and
Oliver Thompson
O. Sappington
Louisville
Lydia Price
Waynesville
Eugene Debs
Devel
West Virgina
Inez Newby
J. M. Carr
Sey. Rep
Dr. Carmicheal
Walesboro
Bartholomew Co
Bate Abie
Gertrude Singer
North Vesnon
Gertie Myers
Lois Wetz
Metcalf
Ill
Freda Winters
Wolland
Mr. King
Daisy
Taylorsville
Albert Millen
Sanders
Noblesville
Cox
P. H. McCormack
B.M. Hutching
Fannie
Letta Nichols
Anapolis Yesterda
Tuus
A. Rusu
Walter V. Waltman
Star
E. H. Kinney
Clifford
Charles Patterson
Mt. Liberty
Wolf Creek
Harrison Township
Dominion’ Company
Dept. H. Chicago
Gray Amos
Miller Gee
Mavity
Miss Josse
Maison Alta
T. A. Rusa, P. M
Klondyke
Alaska
Maggie McCauley
Iona Giltner
Town
Mr. Bice
Orinoco
R DR
ST Andardi
Act I
Act II
Morning Star
Sran
F. Donner
Teliahte Opticians
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