End of a Steamboat's Career on the Ohio River
A crowd gathered as the Gen. Pike sank after a gust drove her against a coal barge. Crew and officers escaped, Lawrence Taylor injured, cargo and vessel losses projected around $15,000, with insurance in Cincinnati companies. The incident ends the Pike's thirteen year run for the Mail Line Co.
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Pike
Ohio
Madison
Cincinnati
Lewton Bowen
Middleton & Wymond
Lawrence Taylor
The
Mail Line Co
Two Steamer Disasters Reported From Ohio to Kentucky
News from Cincinnati and Louisville details the wreck of the Anna Roberts near Portsmouth Ohio with two killed, one scalded and another drowned, plus the Al Martin wrecked at the foot of Seventh Street Louisville with loss of staves but possible salvage. The year 1890 closes with New Year celebrations in Odd Fellows Hall by the Comet Club and a note on Indiana teacher conventions in Indianapolis.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
City of
Anna Roberts
Portsmouth
Ohio
al Martin
The
Herald
Lovisvinng, Ky
Seventh Street
Cloverport
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Comet Club
Y @elock
Klein
First City Council Session of the Year Reports Orders
The council met with Mayor Brashear presiding. The Cotton Mill gravel misprint was resolved, gutter work near Upper Seminary let to George Straub, and bids for two cisterns awarded to Straub & Co. Reports from Market Master, Water Works Trustees and Treasurer filed. bills approved. Fire committee report adopted. Post officers installed. large turnout despite cold. Mary Grooms, 94, died New Year’s morning. funeral set at 8 AM tomorrow at her son’s residence, burial at Shiloh churchyard Smyrna.
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Brashear
Colgate
Thomas
Messrs. T. Graham
R. Johnson
George Straub
Knoebel
Committee On
Johnson
Fifth
Elm
Plum
Straub & Co
Dorsey, Mabry & Co
John Stackhouse
B. F. Calloway & Sons
Phibbun
Geo. Straub & Co
Water Works
Knuoebel
Mary Grooms
Zach
James Grooms
Polly
Shiloh
Smyrna Township
Nuptials of Samuel W. Grossman and Alice M. Hurlbut
The marriage occurred on New Year’s Eve as a surprise to friends. Bride Alice M. Hurlbut, longtime principal at Walnut Street School in Madison, has resigned to focus on domestic duties. Groom Samuel W. Grossman, noted farmer and owner of the Michigan Pike, is praised for his ability to provide.
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W. Grossman
Alice M.mes
D. Bird
Louella
Gertie Morton
Marshal Sisco
KE. G. Niklaus
J. W. Thomas
Samuel W. Grossman
Alice M. Hurlbut
Hiram Hurlbut
Madison
Walnut Street
Grace
Grossman
Michigan Pike
Herald
Elegant New Year Reception At Miss Ella Glens
Miss Ella Glen hosted an New Year’s Eve reception at 426 East Street for many friends. The event featured a large supper and a souvenir presentation to each guest, with best wishes for her prosperity in 1891. Salvation Oil touted for rheumatism and Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup advertised as a remedy.
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Ella Glen
East Street
Salvation Oil
Dr. Bull
Dance at Rankin residence honors Miss Anna Kountz
A formal social at Mrs. Robert Rankin’s home in Washington County celebrated Miss Anna Kountz of Washington Pa. The event drew many families and friends for an evening of dancing ending with a late lunch and guests departing around 2 AM.
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Wm. Wolf
East Street
Robert Rankin
Anna Kountz
Washington
May EuDaly
Beasie
Jessie
Lida
Nellie White
Florence Scheik
Emma Lewis
Emma Friedersdorff
Edna Todd
Virginia Givens
Jean Kirk
Margaret Fitch
Carrie Glaser
Berta Best
Kitty Alling
Jean Graham
Kate Brisben
Death of Union Bakery proprietor William Walker
William Walker of Union Bakery on West Main street died last night of consumption at age thirty three. He had led the business for years and leaves a widow and four children. he had been in frail health for four years and bedfast for two months. He was a son in law of Mr. A Geile of Mulberry street and was highly regarded by customers and friends.
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Wm. Walker
Union Bakery
West Main Street
A. Geile
Mulberry Street
Walker
Elegant Reception and Card Party Honors Mr Will V Clark
Mrs. Dr. Wm. R. Davidson hosted a six hand progressive cashre reception and card party for Mr. Will V. Clark and his Kansas City bride. About sixty guests attended with supper at midnight and prizes awarded to Miss Lizzie Tilton Fannie Rogers Annie Page Frank Powell and Clint Weyer. A guest from Columbus Ohio was Rhea McKee. Quotes and a patent medicine ad conclude the piece.
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Wm. R. Davidson
Will V. Clark
Bride
Kansas City
Frank Powell
Clint Weyer
Rhea McKee
Columbus Ohio
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Dr. Davidson
Mrea
John Loyd
F. Klein
Jacob Thenis
Bond
County
Indianapolis
Mary Rankin
Kooniz
Pennsylvania
Simday School
Trinity
J. Y. Allison
Allison Graves
Hood
John Ritchie
Geo. Fox
Edwin E. Bare
William Moses
James Smith
Isaac T. Brown
United States
Thomas Dunbar
Howard's
Jeffersonville
Sivele Bright
Superior
Wisconsin
Columbus
North ‘Ons Twacrance Company
Andy Zuck
United
Seymour
Columbus Republican
Mediterranean
Africa
Italy
Greensburg
Albert Bach
Grandpa Gertz
Saul
Indiana
Allendane
Indianapolis News
George W. Hubbard
Love
Council Proceedings
Geo. H. Thompson Post
W.R.C. No. 49
West
Second Streets
Oscar ‘Lrigg
Mra. N. A. Trigg
W. A.C. No. 49
Relief Corps
Comrades 4
J. Grayson
James Klegg
James Jamard
A. O. Bachman
Trigg
Kelly
Othera
Thompson Post
Della Vandervort
Marx
Rousch
Q. M.S
Clement Phillippa
J. T. Dunlap
W.R. Co
Almira Scott
Kate Rousch
V. P
Mary A. James
J. V.P
N. A. Trigg
Treas
Ella W. Trigg
Fannie Wolfanger
Mary Nester
Trinity Sunday School
Simmons
Simmons Liver Regulator
Jos. Drake
Market Exchange
Stephen Rucker
Notley M. Johnson
Shelby County
Mollie Kinney
Charles Schultz
Shelbyville
Rider Haggard
E. T. Howard
Green Street
Jack Cain
Cal
Sisco
Henry Strong
Puck
Broadway
Rogers & Cowlam
Cornett and
Vail
Lord Tennyson
Frederick
Zach Grooms
Branham
Chas
Wolf
Spinner
County Asylum
Charles Ashley
William Wilson
Mrs. Reiley
Charles Waltser
Squires Allen and
Cravens
H. M. Gould
David Henry
Pleasant
Switzerland County
Wm. Stapp
A. P. Vanosdol
Trinity Church
Prof.Ozier
Epworth League
Mr. Snyder
Second Presbyterian
Mr. Aten
Baptist Church
Dr. Barnard
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Jackson
Trinity M. E. Church
Mr. Brown
United Presbyterian
Mr. Gatton
Henry McGowan
Barre
Salathiel Grayson
Courier Co
Cupid
Yates
Pitcher’s Castoria
Dr. Ball
Symptons
Swift
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Chas.e
BaLany
Terma
Ara
Chaae
Rochester
F. Mibcok
Daly
Bidway
New York
Parker
Druggis
Hiscox & CO
Epps
Civil Brrvice Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homepathioe Chemists
London
England
Rhynclans Ane and
Nold Dee Himrod Manup’g Co
Fulton ST
W. L. Douglas
Congress
Brockton
Mass
W. L.douglas
Sadie and Gentlemen
Val. Dehler
Wadison
Allen B. Wrisley
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