Historian John Mark Ridpath Dies in New York City
New York August 1 historian John Mark Ridpath of Greencastle Indiana died at Presbyterian hospital after a long illness. He was a noted author and educator who helped secure DePauw University endowment and authored multiple histories. His wife and son were at his bedside. burial planned in Greencastle.
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DePauw) University
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Charles Mann
Chicago
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Albert Ridpath
Indianapolis
Poet Riley Praises Dr Ridpath In A Tribute
James Whitcomb Riley pays tribute to Dr Ridpath praising his donations to fellow men and his lifelong loyalty to art literature and learning. He calls Ridpath artful yet childlike and loved by all who knew him, noting his life as a grand tribute to culture.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Dr. Ridpath
Attorney Carson’s Opinion On Dr Ridpath
O H Carson, a student under Dr Ridpath at old Asbury university in Greencastle, recalls the doctor as a kind man who often supported the boys. He notes Ridpath’s extraordinary memory citing a Caesar quote in Latin and his exact accuracy across Latin Greek German and English.
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O. H. Carson
Ridpath
Old Asbury University
Greencastle
Ballard Smith, Noted Journalist, Dies in Massachusetts
Ballard Smith, longtime New York journalist for the Sun, Herald, and World, died Tuesday in Waverly Massachusetts. Born near Louisville Kentucky in 1849 he held several senior editorial roles during a prominent career in the press.
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Nancy Hanks Lincoln Monument plan announced in Spencer County
The company building the Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument informs Gov. Mount that Lincoln and his wife will be moved to the new ramp at Springfield early in October. Afterward part of the old tomb housing Lincoln will be shipped to Lincoln City Indiana for use in the memorial.
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Spencer County
Gov. Mount
President Lincoln
Springfield
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Ind
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Two More Stone Bridges Awarded to Fife for 5000
County commissioners on Wednesday awarded the contract for two stratified stone single arch bridges over Lick Creek to Wm. Fife for 5000 dollars. The Churchman pike bridge will be 38 feet long and the Brookville bridge 40.
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Wreck on the B. and O. injures four in Pittsburgh
A Cumberland Md special says the Duquesne flyer on the B and O railroad was wrecked Tuesday near Pittsburgh. Four persons were badly hurt and the incident is noted as a boon to travelers. Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry is advertised as a cure for dysentery and seasickness.
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Old Boone County Resident Passes at 99
Andrew Cliffton, 99, Boone county’s oldest citizen, died Tuesday in Lebanon Indiana. He had once lived near North Salem and during the civil war killed a home guardsman at his home who came to arrest him for a southern sympathy expression. He was tried for murder but acquitted on self defense as no warrant was shown. He led a peaceful life thereafter.
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Boone County
North Salem
Hendricks County
Home Guards
Overmire Plans Recovery After Suicide Attempt
Anderson Indiana August 1 Henry Overmire, a Yorktown farmer, survived a Sunday self harm attempt with three bullets in his brain and says he will try again. Physicians will not remove the bullets. Brownsburg Indiana August 1 Mrs Fielding Huddleston gave birth to a girl missing a right hand.
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Anderson Bulletin
Descriptions of suicides, thefts, and local notices from Auburn
The Auburn item outlines a series of short notices: Georgie Stewart, a 20 year old from Brookville, married a youth named Dick Stearns and killed herself. James Heath of Crawfordsville jailed for beating his 12 year old son over $60. Crawfordsville's electric heat plant, built in 1890 for $100,000, now to be leased amid tangled books and an impending investigation. Cora Himes, 16, claims spiritualist powers moving objects and curing ailments. Dr I N Seal of Hackelman sent his consumptive wife to Missouri then refused her return. she is ill and he is an elderly doctor with a second wife.
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Crawfordsville
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Hoosier Snakes Fight in Sawmill and Lake Scene
In Vincennes a large snake hidden in a log was sawn in two at a local sawmill, possibly hibernating for years. At Bass Lake Isaac Baer of Peru set two dozen frogs as bait and found a huge black snake in his bucket that had eaten the frogs. he killed the serpent but his fishing trip was spoiled.
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Peru
Bass Lake
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Pearl collar button found during potato paring in Logansport
Miss Alice Meeks reports finding a pearl collar button in a potato at Logansport. A separate item notes Mrs. Charles Goss of Muncie leaving her husband after three months, with a note telling him to feed the cow and milk her regularly.
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Alice Meeks
Logansport
Charles Goss
Muncie
Mrs. Botha Dines with Lord Roberts As Balloon Escape Noted
A Pretoria dispatch says Mrs. Botha dined with Lord Roberts on Tuesday night while a Kruger proclamation claims Roberts withdrew behind the Vaal river and Pretoria is ringed by Boers. It also notes that Lady Roberts escaped in a balloon.
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Hobart man finds note in ground from child ending with a plea
A Hobart man watched his young daughter bury a scrap of paper in the yard. He later dug it up and found a note that read Dear devil please come up right away and get my auntie.
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Hobart
Civil War Fears Rise as North Carolina Election Looms
In Raleigh on August 1 1868 factions clash over an election seen as a bid to politically eliminate black voters. Democrats fusionists and populists arm for conflict while Gov Russell calls out the militia amid rioting and threats to judges and officials.
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N. C
North Carolina
Riots in Tampico Leave Dozens Dead in Don Cecilia Clash
At Dona Cecilia fashion suburb, an Aug 1 encounter between about 60 imported Bahama laborers and police with soldiers left four Black workers and two soldiers dead and 21 wounded, with several others expected to die. Conflicts followed the arrival of laborers for the Mexican Central railroad.
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Mexican Central Railroad
Political Waves and Campaign Notes From the Era
Bryan to Indianapolis with family. Watkins seeks first assistant postmaster general post. Foraker predits Ohio campaign start mid September. McKinley administration cited as chief issue. Mulvane expects McKinley win in Kansas. Coler tips Bryan loss over army camp issue. he questions monopoly claims against American Cotton Co. Payne forecasts GOP success. Indiana and Kansas races favor GOP. Warning about counterfeit DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and advice to buy genuine product.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Foraker
Ohio
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Payne
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Widespread Indiana News Ranges From Local Tragedies To Idaho
A long list of incidents from Indiana towns includes ex congressman Evans critically ill in Noblesville, a Tipton boy with lockjaw, and a man killed by a fall from a telephone pole in Anderson. Reports cover accidents, suicidality, a drying Loon Lake resort, railway speed reductions, a stolen diamond case, and a tile mill explosion with injuries and $1900 loss.
Y M C A Corn Bake at Kingsbury Farm
The Y M C A will host an old fashioned corn bake on the Kingsbury farm near Irvington on Wednesday night. Corn roasted on the stalk will be served in the husks and the grounds will glow with torches and bonfires. Cars depart Illinois and Washington streets at 7 p.m. J E Neighbors returns from Michigan Thursday and begins work on a plan to reach a continuous 1,000 members through a series of entertainments.
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Kingsbury Farm
Irvington
Illinois
Washington Sts
Michigan
City Bonds Sold At 3 Percent To Capital National Bank
City funds moved through the sale of 37000 in temporary loan bonds to Capital National Bank at 3 percent with Dec 1 maturity. Other bids included Fletcher's Bank 4 percent Indiana State Life Insurance 4 percent Merchants National Bank 35 percent. Police and fire payrolls totaling 24200 were paid midweek, with funds arriving to the treasury before noon. Controller Johnson expressed satisfaction at securing a loan under 4 percent.
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Merchants’ National
Johnson
Spurgin’s Son Lieut Dies in the Philippines
Lieut. Spurgin, dead in the Philippines, is identified as the son of Lieut.-Col. W. F. Spurgin, a Greencastle Indiana native, whose relatives reside there.
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Philippines
W. F. Spurgin
Greencastle
Ind
Town Talk: Local Incidents and Incidents in Brief
Polar Price's horse ran away on Alabama street and Price was thrown under a wagon with a sprained ankle. James Stallard, found asleep in George McCain's kitchen after a drinking spree. Charles Phillips in hospital after convulsions following drink, bruised body. Rayden Reed released from workhouse after cutting August Basse. wife unable to pay rent. Henry Groenert charged with assault after driving over Albert Gestler. no serious injuries. Gov Mount greets visitors as political tension flares in city.
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Walnut St
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Charles Phillips
Marchal House
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August Basse
Daly
Henry Groenert
W. Morris Sr
Holliday & Wyon
Albert Gestler
Greer St
W. Allison Sweeney
Taggart
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Mount
Lake Erie & Western Niagara Falls Excursion Notice
Personally conducted excursion to Niagara Falls on Thursday August 2 1900 from Indianapolis. Leaves at 1115 a m. Secure tickets berths and chairs from A H Sellars city passenger agent 28 S Illinois st Indianapolis.
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Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
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Fast Express Steamers to Paris
Atlantic Steamship agency offers quick passages to Paris. P Pfisterer, agent, 26 Virginia Ave, handles bookings. Telephone 1961.
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Travel notice lists Atlantic City and nearby towns
To Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood New Jersey Rehoboth Del and Ocean City Md Through sleepers and coaches For particulars call on ticket agents or address W W Richardson D P A.
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Local Market Prices Listing Meats Produce Groceries
A lengthy price sheet lists wholesale and consumer rates for meats vegetables fruits nuts and groceries. It includes bacon shoulders bacon clear sides sausage wiener wurst fresh pork loins hams tenderloins and lard, plus beans peas onions tomatoes cabbage peaches cherries apples and pineapples. Also shown are nuts confections canned goods fish and game oysters butter butter substitutes eggs poultry coal and various drugs with unit prices and bulk lots.
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