Snow and travel notes from December era in Indiana
Train travelers report two to three inches of snow at Terre Haute on Tuesday afternoon. Patoka hosts a revival with many new converts. Dr. C. C. Green returns as mail agent on the Morning Star. Col Ed Wehler invites a Salt Well visit for hospitality. A switch break disrupts the southbound mail by 15 to 20 minutes but no damage. George J. Lewis of Brandeis & Crawford travels aboard the Rose Hite. Rep elect R. T. Kercheval visits the city. The Warsaw steam boat disaster claims the parents of W. W. Crawford of Louisville. Hog market shows activity with large lots moving and prices fluctuating. Recorder’s Court reports fines for abusive language. warrants issued for indecent language. Telegraph wires break near Rockport affecting river traffic. cable beneath river proposed. Evansville merchants large shipments. prices favor Evansville over Louisville. Dr. Haas praised by Owensboro Shield for dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Lewis
Brandeis & Crawford
Louisville
Rose Hite
R. T. Kercheval
Rockport
Spencer County
Trinity Church Choir Concert Promises High Quality Music
The Trinity Church Choir held its last rehearsal and aims for a fine concert with varied choruses solos and duets. Evansville Orchestra will assist and tickets are 50 cents at local music and book stores. Concert starts at 7 pm with a strong return of audience assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Evansville Oecestra
Warren
John H. Scott
Main Street
Epidemic Report Shows Low Death Toll in City
The Board of Health reports from Nov 28 to Dec 3 show eight burials and few deaths despite sickness. Scarlet fever has no adult cases. measles affect many children but few fatal outcomes. The note ends with a derisive blunder about a burned building and a racist jibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreon
Courier
Board of Health
Man Shot Dead by Woman in Broad Daylight
At about 1 30 PM residents near Water and Upper Third Streets heard a pistol blast. A crowd formed as bystanders learned a man named Moore Jr., son of S Moore Esq and a store clerk, was injured by a gunshot. The killer was identified as a woman. authorities seek probable cause of the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water
Upper Third Streets
Moore, Jr
S. 5
Moore
Tragic Killing at Mrs Huff’s House Near Pearl Street
Mrs Melissa Morton wife of John Morton shot and killed young Moore at Mrs Louisa Huff’s residence near Pearl Street. Morton claimed Moore wrote insulting notes and produced an apology. The case will face judicial investigation amid shock in New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Twenty-third Regiment
Western Navy
Kansas City
Missouri
New Albany Ledger
Tay
Late Massacre on the Kie River Pilot's Detailed Statement Provided
Charles Nichols, a passenger aboard the America, recounts the collision with the United States and disputes Captain Whitten's version. He places himself in the pilot house during the crash, describes actions to save the ship, and asserts the America was out of place while the States was in position. Nichols names others, notes whistle signals, and asserts readiness to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nichols
Cincinnati
Mr. Jenkins
Jenkins
Tit
America
D. Whitten
United States
Charles Ditman
States
Indiana
Whitten
Cuanes Nicuots
Market Prices and Receipts in Evansville Trade
Receipts for the season are light with mixed prices across meats and grains. Pork shoulder 9% for clear sides, beef and lamb quotes varied, flour from 5.50 to 7.00, country family goods 2.50 to 10.09, wheat ranges 1.60 to 1.78, corn unsettled with frost damage, oats 6c, bran 9.15 per ton, and no sales for certain vegetables. market demand limited to the needs of the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
U. Haas
Beery Carrar
Siza
Igreheart
ScOPA PRIA Soap Sales Questioned at Tolnet
A fragment mentions nursery and bath products with a price note of 2 cents per cal and a complaint about a sold item not snapping the chin. The wording is unclear but indicates a trade item issue or pricing inquiry.
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LA Advance
Daily Journal
Smith
Waiwae
Belly Journal
Seika
City News
Tirre Haute
Patoka
Mane Acenr
C. C. Green
Morning Star
Warsaw
W. W. Crawford
Charney Crawford
Hillcott & Raffyer
Akin & Go
Recorder’s Court
Eli Cheatham
Cheatham
Kentucky
Richmond
Ohio
Cumberland
Tennessee
Lower Water Street
Lower
Owensboro Shield
Dr. Haas
Eines
TE. Haas
Eall
Ursday
Comanasionmas
County Commissioners
W. EB
Burwine Scupcott
Brandenburg
Terridgle Teagery
Kie River
Stationery
Commission Carda
Stone
Ae Seo . McCullocse
Louisville, Ky
E. Nort
New Orleans
Phelps, Metalloch & Co., Produce
Genezeal
Commission Merchants
Bavier Street
R. L. Maynard & CO
Corner Division
Waller Streets
Evansville, Ind
S&s
Journal
Espe
Cially
Locust Street
Pera Fiouse
J. RB
Devenish
Lewes
Mrs
Henry Linden
Robert Joneon
Booth
W York
Phree
Osborne & Becker
Faoria
Kramer & Mesker
Sthata
Alwaya
Marshall
Ling Kengravings
Grant and
Leneota
St Lasen
Washington
W. Wacoh
Statiover
BOK
City Brewery
Cook & Rgr
Evansvill
Ind
Anid
Petmer Wimkling
Drugoist
Atd Desler Io Paints
Nils
K. Dunkerson, Geo
Pendleton
K. K. Dunkerson & Co., Forwarding & Commission Merchants
Erie Transportation Camp
Sameel Bayard
West Bank
Evanaville
Moxes Taylor
National City
Aw York
Cart- Fo
City Bank
Newss
Nlming
New York
T. LE
Mos
Bss of
Tanteniites
W. Hite
Commercial Bank of
Louteville
T L. Maitland & Co
Geo. H. Peadhetow
Novis
Wred. R. Huston
Alex. Wilson
F. BR. Huston & CO
Water Street
Evansville, Indiana
Commission
Central Transit Company
New Yorks
New England
John Kingston
Kingston
Mans Andersen
Riverside
Hans Christian Andersen
Henry L. Stephens
Hurd & Houghton, Publishers
Broone Street
Prospecten of
Agrnine
Wilson Sewing Amachin BE CO
Cleveland
Trible, Myers & Bro
Steele & Trilite
Steele Ribie
Ansville
Ames
Jan
VerTries
St. Chares Street
St. Loui
William Ellinn
Lumber Lumber Ihe
Main
Seventh Streema
John F. Glover
Helmbold
H. T. Helmboluld
Broadway
South Tenth Street
Philadelphia
Pena
Price
Anu Brigueu
H. T. Helmbold
Wallow Streets
Ansville, End
WM. G. Turnoge & Go
Brass Founders
Corner Pine
First Streets
Janes To
Blaedders
Weedere
Keller & White
Mac Druggists
Evanwille
James Swanson & Son
New Real Estate Agency
J. FP. Elliott & Son
Third Street
Elliott
Juwell
Yarpon Water Street
Lamasco Wharf
Evansyville
W. H. Klusman & Co
Malin Street
Evaneville, Sp
J. C. Bierkower
First ST
WM. Keavis
No. Ss
Bret
Oc. R. Rudd
Piltimp, Ohio Railroad
Kyamgelle
Maytl
Belweas Main and Loca
Evanwville
Nyirogs
Ozideu Gasto Siesta
Wwe
Orton
Ait
Goodman
GEO
Reed & CO
Logie Cs
H. Reed & Co
Boston
Reeds Chemical StoxGek BuAck
Es God Children's Shoes
Ruobers
Rey Heat
Aghei& Cui
Tts Ovtitorin-Cilef
Utica
New York City
New Brunswick
N. J
I Acres
Orab
MINER
New Jersey
United
BK. Potter & CO
Sansom Street
Pennsylvania
Monetary & Commercial
Evansville Market
Phalon
le Brin
F. L. Davis
Homm
Neha
Omee
Osun
E. J. Ehrman
Ai Byittrou
Bet
Paulces
Locke
Bodiam Coal Mines
Joun Ingle, JK
Bon
Copriet Orn
Orrice
Havikerchief
Phalon & Son
All Druggista
Iys Diy
M. Lyon
Pire
Otto and
Britelluia
Vermont
Rte
Crandall’s
Manila
Ad Han
Bo Bingham
ORBEY
Panaliy Klonn
Yd George's
Banks
Vickhay
Main St
Vickbeky
Ichery Brothers Ko
Pittsburgh Coal
Axulost
Oliser
Son Oh Mado
Syracusa
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