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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1897
Page
1
A court martial in Vergara found a defendant guilty and sentenced him to death. As the sentence was read the accused turned pale and needed assistance leaving the courtroom. The condemned man will be garroted within the prison.
The passage recounts navigating Miles Canyon beneath 100 foot cliffs near White Horse Rapids. The author contrasts portage on the east bank with a daring water run, describing a frenzied paddle through pounding rapids and waterlogged craft, drawing on Frederick Funstan’s account in Serluner's. Miles Cravan is praised as a beacon for Yukon travelers.
In Granbury a man chased and shot at a fleeing African American suspect after a turkey theft. The confrontation left the attacker mortally wounded, with Marhall pursuing then losing his gun and the suspect later captured the next day.
A playful verse describes Peggy entering the kitchen domain once led by Bridget. Peggy fights hunger with pots and pans, while the speaker admires her dainty moves and insists all she does is right. The poem ends with a street dining plan for tomorrow in What to Eat.
A Pennsylvania Lines excursion to New York for merchants is announced with cheap fare. Details available at local ticket offices or from W. W Richanson, District Passenger Agent, Indianapolis. A public speaker touts One Minute Cough Cure between remarks.
Cheap round trip tickets to Buffalo and return sold by agents of the C H and D Ry on August 21 22 and 23 with return valid until August 31 and option to extend to September 50. The line offers 42 routes including rail lake and rail options and return via different routes. Call your local C H and D ticket agent for details and best routes.
Local items note lawn mowers at Overton's and a vinegar ad by B L Carter. F E Carlisle did business Tuesday while Sol Carpenter moved to Eli Stones farm near Waverly. Governor Mount will lead Governor's Day at the State Fair on September 16 with the Indianapolis Light Artillery performing the US Championship Drill. racing program expected to be strong. Farmers plan sorghum molasses once cane ripens. 3,000 hides sought at Gray’s tannery.
A downtown sale promotes steep price cuts as stock is moved from an aging building. Yardage, muslins, silks, and dress goods are marked down in bulk with scattered item specifics and reduced blanket and skirt prices. The event emphasizes one half the regular October prices and limited remaining stock.
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