City Hospital care after shooting and other news
SHIT Taken to the City Hospital where he is under care of surgeons wound not believed to be dangerous. Another accident yesterday while hunting four son of Ham Linson a prominent farmer living north of the city was accidentally shot. It is not known how the shooting occurred but it is thought the gun was prematurely discharged. The young man was taken to City hospital where his wound was dressed. It is not thought the accident will be serious. Mr Linson's family and the Star extend sympathy and hope for a rapid recovery. Nearby district nominations mention Frank H. Dudley for State Senator. The widow of Lieut Schwatka discusses Alaska mountain passes. A Guatemala Central American treaty goes into effect September 15. Four hundred mineral captures a Santa Fe train at Roanoke, NL and held it over eight hours with an attempted railroad bridge fire nearby. Suit by the State against Breathitt county clerk for failure to file required reports. Smith and Walker report strong sales of phaetons and buggies plus other merchandise.
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Ham Linson
Linson
Sunday paper plan proposed in Louisville fight with mayor
Assistant Adjutant General Forrester backs starting a Sunday paper in Louisville to attack Mayor Todd. The piece notes Andrew Carnegie offering Sterling Scotland $30,000 for a public library building, and a $50,000,000 upset price foreclosure sale of the Union Pacific. It also mentions rail and insurance franchise tax ideas, a warship survey, and labor unrest in mining districts with deputies guarding mines and clashes with non union workers.
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Sterling
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Daughters Surprise Mrs Crane on 47th Birthday at 732 California
A group from the Daughters of Rebecca called on Mrs Jas Crane Thursday evening at 732 California street to surprise her on her 47th birthday. Elegant refreshments were served while members including Mr and Mrs Stadler Mr and Mrs Kuarr and children Ethel Bessie Carrie and Herbert Mr and Mrs Floyd Knight Mr and Mrs James Cowles Mr and Mrs Wm Garbett Mrs John Drake Miss Mary Crane Gorman attended.
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Jas. Crane
Kid McCoy to Spar Here on August 12 in City Celebration
A large crowd is expected as promoters announce world champion Kid McCoy will spar in the city on August 12. McCoy claims Columbus as his home and many county friends will attend. The celebration is anticipated to be a great success with heavy attendance predicted.
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McCoy
Columbus
Mrs Tirtle Hosts Honor For Mrs Wagner Of Indiana Pole
Mrs. Alex Tirtle entertained a small gathering in honor of her sister in law Mrs Fletcher Werner of Indianapolis. Light refreshments preceded a merry evening with local neighbors and friends.
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Indiana
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Alex Tirtle
Fletcher Werner
Indianapolis
Slump in Silver and Market Reactions Across Nations
The Globe notes a rise in silver value tied to increased world gold yield and cites Japan's purchases and shifts in India and China to explain the price decline. It warns against currency tampering by American silverites and records a brief sports table showing Indianapolis standings.
Enormous Sun Spot Observed During Partial Eclipse
In St. Louis on July 29 a forenoon partial solar eclipse was seen from 7:25 to 9:32. Rev. Hicks, a noted astronomer, described a large sun spot with a black central chasm and two smaller spots, signaling solar disturbance and possible storms and electrical displays tonight.
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Hicks
Earth
Brownies Win Two Clubs of Small Players in Game of Ball
Two local clubs of small players named Littoral and Brown competed Thursday afternoon in the railroad square. The Brownies won with a 13 to 0 score. Also reported is a death in North Vernon of Mrs. Mattie Green, prompting relatives from Indianapolis to travel for the funeral. Cards announce the upcoming marriage of Frank Donner to Sidella Starr on August 11 in Greencastle, with the couple to live in Anderson where Donner is plant superintendent.
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Frank Donner
Sidella Starr
Greencastle
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Donner
National Tinplate Co
C M Kellar Motor Fans Promote Cool Home Comfort
Local retailer C M Kellar advertises motor fans priced to help make homes and small businesses comfortable during hot weather. The note highlights affordable cooling options and practical use for keeping spaces habitable in high temperatures.
Wheat And Gold And Silver In A Boom Time
The poem presents a lively market scene with wheat rising and farmers smiling while gold and miners draw interest. Silver falls as mortgagees settle debts and the Calamityites pay up, reflecting economic optimism and speculative vigor.
Views of Jobbers of Groceries in Twenty Seven States
Chicago July 30 wholesale grocer will publish today answers from jobbers across the nation on trade questions. Replies come from jobbers in twenty seven states showing a fifty percent increase in business volume for the first half of 1897 compared with the same period last year. About thirty percent report similar growth while twenty percent note a decrease.
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Chicago
Roy Jones Sidelined By Severe Illness At The Star
Roy Jones, former Franklin resident now foreman at The Star, is confined to his home with a severe bout of cobra morbus after falling ill Thursday night. He is under a physician’s care and expected to resume duties in a few days with Gene Snyder covering his shift.
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Assigns George Neinaber Merchant Tailor to the Wall
George Neinaber a young merchant tailor was forced to assign his assets to secure debts. The assets were turned over to his mother Mrs Wilhelmma Neinaber who has mortgaged $1,000 to other creditors. The business will be run with George as manager and efforts made to resume operations.
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Star
George
Wilhelmma Neinaber
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