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Newspaper
New Ross Mail
Location
New Ross, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
3
A severe storm passed north of New Ross and over Jamestown Saturday afternoon causing heavy rain hail and strong winds. Crops and fruit suffered major damage with corn blown down and 30 to 60 percent damaged in central fields while many windows were broken and streets flooded. An exchange warned readers against buying from strangers as robberies creep across the countryside.
Louis Biscuet at the Big Store promotes 400 yards of 41.00 quality Irish linen, 36 inches wide, at 59c per yard in Crawfordsville. Miss Ethel Burnham, 16, near Kirkpatrick, died after a cow dragged her. rope tied to her body to prevent escape. Ladoga Leader plans water works for the town now that the issue is addressed.
Jamestown residents hear calls for fire protection upgrades as town grows. The paper weighs cost of second hand fire apparatus, cites potential savings for taxpayers, and urges public input before winter. Also notes regional water works debates and local shopping items from Gibson's grocery.
The store nears completion and will soon occupy a new location with the best stock in the state. A final sale continues in the temporary quarters with all items offered at special prices before moving. Goods were bought at the lowest prices and have risen recently, making future prices unlikely.
A large moving sale offers discounted dress goods including novelty and plain fabrics, silks, laces, embroideries, drapery fabrics, linens, towels, and wash goods. Also featured are silks, velvets, belts, umbrellas, books, and miscellaneous items with substantial price cuts and bulk lots.
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