Local News Roundup of Sickness and Visits
Mrs. James W Ghuley is sick. Hiram Collins visited Windom on Tuesday. J M Alford and family of Ireland spent the Fourth. Numerous locals and visitors attended Sunday and the Fourth, including Rev G P Crawford, Miss Evelyn Vowel, and Drs M H Arthur and H M Arthur. A lightning strike near Highrock caused minor damage. several residents travel to nearby towns for visits and medicals. marriage announced John B M Kelso to Miss Helen Chandler. Broadse death of an elderly resident noted with burial at Sugar Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ghuley
Hiram Collins
Windom
J. M. Alford
Ireland
Millard Holly
Wen
Glendaie
T. J. Hornady
High Rock
G. P. Crawford
Piainville
Evelyn Vowel
Terre Haute
Jabex
A. McCord
Washington
J. M. Porter
William Padget
George Fry
Dr. M. BH. Rage
Knoxville
William Colina
Martin County
Sears
Loogestes
W. J. McCord
Locust Grove
Robb. Marcisony
M. L Arthur
Patoka
H. M. Arthur
W. B
Erigene Allen
Celestine
M. J. McCord
Cincinnati
Harry McCord
Lloyd Gates
Walter Chandler
Hyatt
W. H. Chandler
Elijah Arthur
M. L. Arthur
Eizht
Alvin Gilley
Highrock
Waite Gootee
Mina Gertie ‘ Milhelland
Margied
John BM. Kelso
Helen ‘Chandler
E. H. Tubbs
Abomas- Sesiles
Philip Seow Mises
Sugar Creek
Misa
Amy
Allay
Miss Clare
Miles
Martin Cownty
Advertised Letters and Local Notices
Advertised letters remaining at Washing ton post office for week ending July 5 list names including Ladies Colchran Sallig Huller Clara Fitsgeralde Mre Mar Harcy Mrs Mary McMann Mrs Mary McGrady Miss Marshall Mrs Mar Polland Miss NE Smith Mrs Hai Twodid Hogan Pete Jacob Byons Reister Geo Matti ingly. Also mentions epidemic diarchoes in Gocosnut Grove Florida and Champ Cholera and Diarrboe Remedy praised by residents. Includes advertisement for GRAN as replacement for cot her and child care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchran
Sallig Huller
Clara
Mar Harcy
Mary * McMann
Mary, McGrady
Hai
Twodid Hogan
Pete Jacob Byons Reister
Matti Ingly
Dick - Taylor
Robert
P- My
A. ‘Sande
Gocos
Nut Grove
Fla
Devastating Dock Fire Strikes North German Lloyd Docks
A massive blaze at Hoboken pier 3 caused hundreds of deaths and widespread property loss. The fire damaged three North German Lloyd docks and several ships including the Main Bremen Saale and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, with losses estimated near ten million dollars and countless injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lloyd Steamship,company
Hoboken
N. J
Vssel
Bremen
Nort German Lloyd Line
North German
Lloyd Line
Saale
Licn Company
Horrible Calamity in Parkersburg Oil Tank Explosion
A Parkersburg West Virginia blast yesterday killed six men and injured several others. An oil tank containing 6,000 gallons ignited, sending fire and debris across the Ohio river railroad yard. gusts of flame, a deafening roar, and a scene of charred wreckage followed as bystanders watched victims hurled by the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio River Railroad
Tacoma Electric Car Disaster Kills 35 on Bridge
A Tacoma excursion train car plunged 60 feet from a gulch bridge yesterday, killing 35 people and injuring 18. Officials report most victims were women and children. 52 dead or injured by nightfall, with 104 aboard at departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
O of Tacoma
Delia
Tiridge
Botha Under Bond in Cape Town Release
Commandant Philip Botha has been released on heavy bail after capture near Kroonstad on May 17. He is to reside in a specified area until the preliminary examination proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Philip Botha
Kroonstad
P Allwalworth
New Trial Refused in Shelbyville False Claim Case
Shelbyville Indiana court denied a motion for a new trial in the J Marsh Wilson false claim case. Judge announced the verdict after over an hour, stating the state offered insufficient evidence beyond Wilson and that 737 50 allowed for 3 61 worth of work proved the claims false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Ris
J. Marsh Wilson
Wilson
AuburnWoman Fatally Burned by Coal Oil Explosion
Mrs. John Kruse, wife of a young farmer near Auburn Indiana, was fatally burned when a coal oil can saturated her clothing during a stove fire explosion yesterday. Flames enveloped her as her husband rushed from the barn, leaving only the waistband of her skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
John Kruse
Avork
Veteran Allen dies at Soldiers' Home in Indiana
Marion Indiana July 4 Asbury Allen a Civil War veteran of Company B Twenty seventh Indiana cut his throat at the Soldiers home and died at 59 with a son in Anderson. Madison Indiana July 5 report criticizes Jefferson county jail infirmary management and urges radical changes and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran's
Marion
Inid
Asbury ‘Allen
Indiana
Anderson
Madison
Ind
Jefferson County
Woman killed by lightning in Kosciusko County farm area
Mrs. James Westlake wife of a prominent farmer of Kosciusko county was killed by lightning last evening. Her body was horribly burned and found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsary
James Westlake
Kosciusko County
War costs in South Africa described by War Office
The War Office reports British casualties in South Africa since the war began. Total losses excluding sick and wounded reach 29,706 with deaths by action and wounds including officers and men, missing or prisoners, and those invalided home, reflecting the war's heavy toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southi Africa
Logan
War Office
South Africa
French Army Middle Gen Jamont Resigns and Retires
In Paris July 5 the chamber of deputies heard Socialist M Jourde question the Jamont resignation. Gen Jamont confirmed the report stating unstable general staff made war direction impossible. Jamont is removed and placed on the retired list as a protest against government acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gen. Jamont
Chamber ‘of Deputies
M. Jourde
Dre
Fatal Tugboat Explosion Casts Shadow On Paducah
Paducah Ky July 4 fatalities flood in from the towboat incident at Clydeton Tenn Engineer Al Mason of Paducah and Jesse Jones colored were killed Ed Mason brother of the engineer and George Sneed plus Julia Gradison were fatally injured The ship captain denied reports of three missing deckhands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Peter Sauntey
Clydeton
Tenn
al Mason
Jesse Jones
Mason
George
Sneed
Julia
Gradison
Eglared
Jéhnsen
Cannelitgn
Tad
Cholera Worsens in Bombay Presidency Reports
A Bombay dispatch says cholera rages across the Bombay presidency with 20 689 cases and 12 333 deaths for the week ended June 26. The report, dated July 4, notes sharp increases and fear spreading through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bombay
Bombay Presidency
Colombian Revolution Rumblings Reported in Kingston
The steamer Para from Colombian ports reports Colon and Panama remained under government control as July began, despite popular sentiment swinging toward the rebels. The situation in Jamaica reflects mixed views on the upheaval and its regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Para
Dorts
Colon
Panama
Diplomatic Opinions On China's Siege Strain War
Reports from Shanghai and Che Foo describe the Pekin crisis with foreign legations burned and many foreigners killed. Admirals Seymour and allies face overwhelming Chinese forces from Tientsin to Pekin amid shortages of troops, transport, and ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legation
Troid Pekin
London
Any
Allibaip
Shanzhi
Thy
Lientsu
Oelbek
Shanghai
Tients
Neu Fhaities
Mie 1
Tientsin
Chei
Seymour
I Chineise
Che Foo
Pekin
Robert Hart
China
Japan
Yangtse Kiang
Li Clang
Seymourg
Tentsin
Russia
Taku
Democratic Convention Deliberations Stir Over Indiana Retirements
Delegates debate among Democrats as Indiana's Benjamin F. Shively withdraws from the race. Towne and Sulzer emerge as leading candidates with Van Wyck or Danforth as possible alternatives. The vice presidential choice ties to platform divisions on silver and regional support across the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Jamin F. Shively
Indiana
Shively
Charles A. Towne
William Sulzer
New York
Jhiglie van Wyck
Anlott Danforth
Benside
Bryan
Isome
Towne
Republican Party
Grounded report on Dewet forces near Ficksburg text
A telegraphic despatch notes Duimet Dewet forces nearing Ficksburg with Boer bombers massing in the Lindley district. It mentions possible renewed fighting and a converging position as Dewet tightens the line. State Secretary Rettz travels to Hamburg with part of treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewet
London
Africa
Ficksburg
Lindley
Rettz
Hamburg
An Incredible Position
London editorials condemn great powers for failing to save their ministers as a savage horde endangers diplomats. The Telegraph notes a collective surrender by Europe the United States and Japan in the last hours of life or death conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Telegraph
Europe
United States
Japan
Trolley Car Accident Near Harrison Kills One Injures Several
In Cincinnati on July 5 William Lohe of Cleves was killed and Neal Batscher of Harrison was mortally wounded when an electric car plunged off the track near Harrison. The car carried 50 passengers. 15 were bruised. The wreck demolished the car while most survivors could return home unaided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William Lohe
Cleves
Neal Batscher
Harrison
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Corns
The ad touts Sams Into Your Shoes and Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful corns and bunions. It claims rapid relief and comfort, selling through druggists and stores, with mail orders 25 cents plus stamp. Trial packs are offered free by Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Roy
N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpordsyilie
Tillie
McCora
Jetterg
Washingtont
Try “Stleré
Smidérs, Sej
Genteneel
Botha
Bond
Flame
Helene
Kohlsagt
Hames ‘Haven
Carthage
Nortoh
uCraweford
Crawford
Ghina
Petersburg
Alizieft
Europdany
Piatty
Waon
Hsu
Dowater
Daviess
Court of
Darwlese
Bannal
Gregory
Daviess County
Jaga R. Stenn
Hastings Allax & Billhemen
Daviges
Washington Place
Taid
Mary
Arthur, Schuyler C, Brock
Ma A. Brock
J. Snyder
Grider
Ann Grider
Btate
Mrlene Coce
Attorreya Rasie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!