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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-29
Brief Mention.

Milk sickness has made its appearance in the
neighborhood Of Hillsboro.
Henry Stiltz, an eleven year-old boy, was run
over by freight train, at Decatur, and killed.
On Friday night, near Brighton. lightning
struck two fine horses belonging to Henry Weiss,
IN his pasture.
A. M. Shively, farmer of Champaign coun-
ty, was struck by lightning, yesterday, and
instantly killed.
Geo. NJ Raymond cashier of the Hillsboro
National Bank died on Saturday of paralysis.
He was fifty years old
The stock of Barnard Brennan, a tobacconist
at PelSin, was seized by the sheriff on Saturday
evening, on an attachment amounting to $400.
Chauncey Gimsolus, living near Rockford, was
struck by lightning on Friday afternoon. He
was found lying unconscious in field He will
probably recover.
Spencer Ellsworth, ST., publisher of the Lacon
Home journal and well known throughout cen
trail Illinois, and prominent Republican, was
thrown out of buggy, on Sunday, receiving in
Jurles which resulted in his death.
Near Opdyke, on Saturday, as a gang of sec
ton hands on the Louisville 81 Nashville were
going home from work on a hand-car a hog took
possession of the track. One of them, named
Hutchcraft stood up and slapped his hands to
gether to scare the hog off the track. In doing
this he lost his balance, and fell from the car,
which passed over his body and injured him SO
severely that he died in less than an hour. Two
OF the other men were also injured, but not seri-
ously
John West Mason died at Lisbon, on Friday,
at the age of eighty years, He lived the life of
a hermit, residing in the old log house built In
pioneer days, situated in the densest part of a
big grove. He was a man of learning, and of
entertaining qualities though the loss of his
hearing made it impossible of late years to con
verse with him. One of his peculiarities was to
preserve all newspapers, periodicals, and books
that he ever received 1t is said that there are
wagonloads Of old worthless papers Stored in
the house His estate consists of nearly 1000
acres of choice land, including the best pre-
served part of Big Grove He never made any
money, and seemed hopelessly improyident In
his requests he remembered all his tenants and
some of his hired men,
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THE SPORTING RECORD.
Winners of Yesterdays Races Over the Chi
oago Driving Park Course.

Winners of Yesterdays Races Over the Chi
cage Driving Park Course.
CHICAGO, July 2s.-The attendance at the
Chicago Driving Park was good The weather
was good and the track trife stiff
In the first race, one and one-eighth mile, the
starters were Kiohla, Great Maria, Dennis
Kavanaugh, Dick Brown, Hyderabad, Whisper
inc, Hanap and Ergot Maria led into the
stretch, with Hanap, Hyderabad and Ergot
close up. sHanap drew out and won by length;
Hyderabad second, Brown third. Time, ZOO!
In the second race, one and three -eighths
mile, the starters were Boatman, John Davis,
Wallet and Centerville Wallet and Davis ran
almost even for one mile, where Boatman moved
up, took the lead, and won easily, two lengths
ahead of Davis, second. Wallet who pulled up
came in very poor third Time, 2:274.
In the third race one mile the starters were
kiohla, Pilot Ada Bau, Elaine, Revoke Trix,
Rowdy Boy Sunrise, Miss Goodrich, King,
Robin, and Avery. Goodrich, Kiohla and Robin
ran IN line for three quarters of a mile, with
Revoke close up. Revoke took the lead in the
stretch and won by two lengths Kiohla second,
Robin third. Time l:47
In the fourth race, handicap, one and half
mile, the starters were Ida B.. Easter Bon
ME, Australian, Thady, Baritone and Leman.
The last named was the favorite IN the betting,
and won IN hand, two lengths ahead Of Easter,
second. Ida B., poor third. Time, 2:414
In the fifth race, one half mile for two-year
olds, with non-winning allowances the starters
were Delphine, Tivoli Little Kate, Lady Craft
Gold Rush, Minnie, Tennfellows, Harpoon
Glenlock, Sparkling and Annie " The race
was won by Glenlock, who sold in the field, by
two lengths; Harpoon second, head in front of
Delphine, third. Time, 81 seconds.
In the sixth race, selling purse one and a
quarter mile, the starters were Breechloader,
Manitou, Tom Moore, Edwin A, Mort Borham,
Rosaline, Lou Malloy, Virgie Hearne and Lady
Morton. After driving finish Hearne won by
half a length; Manitou second, Borham third.
Time, 2:13. Mutuals paid $50.
In the seventh race, a steeple chase, the
Athelstane and Judge jackson Bird and Jack
son bolted, and Creel won easily; Athelstane sec
ond, Voltaire third Time, 3:l24.
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Minor Notes.

The old settlers meeting at Gosport will be
held on Thursday, Aug Z
Charles Gates, coored man, was drowned in
Rock river, near Charlottesville, on Saturday.
Van McQuillas was found dead in gutter Of
the main street.of Jasper on Sunday morning
He was intoxicated when last seen alive.
The twenty-ninth annual reunion of the old
settlers of Carroll county will take place at
Delphi Augusta David Turpie Horace Biddle
and Billy Wilson are the prominent speakers
announced.
At Angola, on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs Har-
mon Freygang celebrated the twenty-fifth ami
versary Of their marriage About 600 guests
being present Mr.. Freygang is prominent
politician
The annual meeting Of the old settlers of
Jennings county was held at Paris on Saturday.
Three thousand people were in attendance and
speeches were made by Judge Allison and
William Deputy, the oldest settler in the county.
A colored boy employed on Calvin McCorkles
farm on Shawnee Prairie was struck by light
ming on Thursday afternoon, his face. neck and
shoulders being horribly burned He will get
well, but the horse he.was riding at the time was
killed.
A fatal fight occurred on Saturday between
John Mcclure and Henry Smith The ARRAY
ended by Mcclure striking Smith on the left
ear with q two-pound weight, cutting the upper
portion of itoff and crushing in the skull Nc
Clure was arrested. Smith cannot live
At Fortville, last night John W. Wisehart
and Reuben Caylor engaged in an animated dis
pute, which terminated in Wiseheart drawing a
revolver and firing at Gaylor. The ball flew
wide Of its mark, and Wiseheart was arrested
and a fine assessed. He was unable to pay and
was sent to Jail at Greenfield.
The police committee of the New Albany City
Council have investigated the charges preferred
against Captain FinEey. chief Of police, by Mr.
Weis- Weis charged that while he was in the
to his house and insulted his wife. Mrs Weis
was placed upon the stand and testified in the
case, but SO completely exonerated the Captain
from anything like an insult that Mr.. jackson,
number Of the committee that there was nothing
in the charges.
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Racine at Isriehton Beach.

New YORK July 2s-The weather was rainy
and uncomfortable and the track deep with mud.
The attendance was very good.
The first race, for maiden two-y ear-olds three
quarters Of a mile, was won by Petersburg;
Florence M. second, Dayleen third Time,
I214.
The second race one mile and furlong, was
won by Regret; Blue String second, Tony Foster
third Time. 2:03
The third race, the Brighton Beach railroad
stakes one mile and three furlongs, was won by
Charley B.; Blue Peter second, Lord Edward
third Time, 2:3222
The fourth race. for all ages, one mile and a
quarter was won by Levant; Wave o-Light
second. King Fan third. Time, 2:189.
The fifth race for non-winners one mile was
won by Bouncer; Telemachus second Ben
Wooley third Time, 1:49
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What a Mississippi Pilot Saws.

Captain D. NJ. Riggs who is well known at
New Orleans and along the Mississippi river,
says: i have been suffering from dyspepsia
for the past FIVE years, and from broken rest by
sewers pains in the bowels and kidneys. tried
every medicine recommended for these diseases,
without success. At last used q bottle of
success in my case.p 1t eures all liver kidney
aud malalial diseases.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-29

MEDICAL science teaches that rheumatism or
neuralgia, to be successfully met, must be met
on its own ground, which isthe blood A remedy
that purges the lifecurrent of those foul impur
ties that are the of so much torture to the
frame, is one that may nationally be supposed to
fulfil the requirements of an efficient specific,
Herein is the power of Athlophoros It cleans
out the poison from the system, and with the
blood restored to purity health returns to the
stifened joints and strength to the tortured
muscles.
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KiIled by cholse-pamp.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
HUNTfNGToN, July 2S-OnS Sunday morning
ayoung man in Whitley county, near this city,
descended into we'll that had been finished the
day previous in order to wall it up and prevent
caving. As he was being let down choke damp
cvercame him, killing him almost instantly. A
brother went to his rescue and came near losing
his life from the same cause.
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ored was married to Mary e. Sanders, the de-
PENDANT, last October. She soon left him, and
came to this county. July she married Charles
Stewart under her maiden name, Mary E. San
ders. Stewart also has wife living They
had no defense to make
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Jealousy, Attempted Murder and Suicide.

GREELEY, Col, July 28.-John Shea, a miner
from Leadyille, spent Sunday with his wife, near
Greeley. Early this morning while his wife was
sleeping, Shea cut her throat stabbed her seven
times in the chest, and then stabbed himself
eight times, and fell dead Mrs. Shea cannot
live. Cause, jealousy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

A NY MAN OR WOMAN MAKING LESS THAN
IN $40 per week should investigate our easy money
making business. Proof sent that either sex clear
$40 per week Some viii miss this chance and regret
it. Our $3 eye-opener" free. Address, with stamp,
A. I'll. MERRILL e. CO., Chicago, Ill
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Bank Suspension at Brazil.

Special to the 1ndanaDolis Journal
BRAZIL July %. The Commercial Bank of
this place, owned by Brighton & Teter sus-
pended payment this morning and as a result
there are quite number of disappointed de-
positors. An application is being made by Mr..
Ray, OF Saline, to have a receiver appointed
Nothing is known concerning the assets and
liabilities of the concern, but it is hoped they
: syjll pay out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-29
A Boy Accidentally Hangs HIMSELF.

BpeclaI to the IndlanapoTls journal.
DELPHI, July %. Henry A., little son Of
William Shaffer, living ten miles south of this
city, hanged himself. yesterday, while alone in
his fathers barn. 1t is supposed that he was
trying to perform circus act which he had re-
Gently Witnessed, and met with this fatal mis-
han
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-29
killing of Col. j. II. Murphy.

MOBILE, July 28.--On Sunday afternoon Col
president of the Mobile Life Insurance Compa-
ny, was shot and killed by Reuben Trip near
his residence in the lower part of the county
The killing was the result of a quarrel about
land trespass. Trip surrendered, claiming the
killing was in self-defense.
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Fatally Injured by a Bun.

Bpecial to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, July IS. Samuel Creghead, an
inmate Of the county poor asylum of this
county, was attacked by vicious bull, yester-
day, and so badly injured that his death resulted
an hour later. He was ffty-six years of age
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-29

coIored Man and a White Woman Inn
prfsoned for Bigany.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARSHALL. July 28.-Charles Stewart col
ored, and Mrs. David Daniels, white, were tried
this morning for bigamy, and bound over in the
sum Of $500 each not being able TO furnish which
they we're sent to jail David Daniels, col
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Farmer KiIled nv Lipbtninp

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PARIS, July 28-During the storm here yes
terday w. Fl. Vansickle, farmer living FIVE
miles north of this CITY, while walking from his
barn to his house. was struck and instantly
killed by lightning
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For RENT,

dor DANCING FLOOR BY SO FEET.
IL for lawn parties, at $40 per night. Inquire at
125 N. Alabama street. SHOWER s. CHRISTIAN
I'OR RENT-BARGHER'S ISLAND, LA PORTE,
II Ind. for August. The best camping grounds in
the State, with Kitchen stoves dining hall six
cottage and other convenences; good fishing; plenty
of boats connected by telephone with city andC &
w. M railway. See g. w. ELDER, PAL Massachu-
sets avenue, or VIM FARGHER La Porte. Ind.
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Died Of a BROKEN Heart.

New YORK, July % Mrs Clafissa Rugg,
wife of Rev. Henry Rugg, andInother Of Charles
Rugg, the negro murderer Of the Maybee family,
died, o-day it is said, Of a broken heart
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Obituary.

OLD ORCHARD, Me-, July .28.-R. B.. Poore of
Cleveland, o., superintendent of the American
Express Company for Ohio, died suddenly at the
Hotel Fiske, this morning, Of paralysis of the
heart
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Lieutenant GrseIr,s wife.

KANSAS Cry, July 28-The wife of Lieut. en-
ant A. w. Greedy passed through here this
evening, en- route from SanDiego, Cal, to Ports
mouth N. H., where she expects to meet Lieu
tenant Greedy August g The lady is accompa-
MED by her brother, L. g. Nesmith, and her two
children
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The Mckim observatory--Return Of Profess
sor John from an Extended Trip.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENcAsTLE, July 28.-Professor John, of
DePauw University returned to-day from an
extended tour of observation, in company with
Robert McKim, of Madison the gener-
GUS donor of $4,000 for an observatory for the
the university, the object of the journey being
to inspect the working obseryatories in the East
They visited fifteen Of the leading observatories
of the United States, and made notes of every
material point and received suggestions from
those long familiar with their workings so that
they are prepared to not only use all the i'm
provements so far adopted, but to utilize many
practical suggestions from those whose ex-
perience entities their views to great re-
spect Professor John brings to his aid ex-
tended observations made in Europe and Mr..
McKim is the protector and builder of an extern
sive observatory on his own private lot adjoin-
ing his home in Madison, already the most ex-
tensive observatory in the State, the outgrowth
of his love for the science of astronomy. DR..
John reports that he saw no site, in all his
travels better adapted to such building than
the one on which the McKim observatory is now
being built and very few completed observa-
tories that are better than this will be when
finished The building is rapidly progressing
and will be completed this fall, and fully
equipped early next spring They contracted
for all the instruments during their visits to be
delivered as as the building is ready.
Though finished this fall it viii not be sufficiently
Seasoned to receive such delicate instruments
in less than six months
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Cut 70 Pieces BY Reaping Machine.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
FoRT WAYNE, July %. This afternoon Louis
Winnecker, twenty years old, met terrible
death, four miles east of this city. He was en-
gagged in cutting oats with reaper, and the
horses having stopped, he went to the front of
the cutting bar to make some repairs. At that
moment some horses attempted to break
through a fence. Winneeker clapped his hands
to scare them off; his ownteam took fright and
ran away, literally moving him down. They
ran one hundred yards, when the machine struck
stump and was broken in two. Winnecker's
left hand was cut off, and his left leg cut to
pieces. He lived nearly two hours. He was
twenty years old and unmarried
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ITTAETED- THE CHEAPEST NEWSPAPER IN
w the West the Weekly Indiana State journal
One dollar per year
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AUCTION SALES.

HUNT McCURDY. REAL. ESTATE AND GEN.
IL era Auctoneers. No. So East Washington street.
Stocks OF merchandise in city country bought out
right for cash.
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EDUCATIONAL
RIvERyIEW ACADEMY.

I-OOO11fAEHEo 1Hzs
Fits for any College or Government Academy, for
Business Relations u s. officer, detailed by
Secretary of War; Commandment Springfield Cadet
Rifles OTIS BESBEE, President.
INDIANAPOLIS SEMINARY.-Fall Term Open
il SEPT. 10. First-class Day and Boarding School
for Young Ladies. Excellent Kindergarten and Pri-
mary Department. Unrivaled advantages for the
study of Music Art and Elocution. J. B. ROBERTS,
Principal 343 and 345 N. Pa St, Indianapolis, Ind.
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WE WILL FURNISH MONEY ON FARM SECU.
Wv rity promptly at the lowest rates for long or
short time. TIIoS. O. DAY 8 CO., ~ East Market
street.
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YTo LOAN-MoNEY, ON FARMS OR CITY
property, at low rate of interest. d. II. WILES
Room l, Oddfeows' Block
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M oNEY TO LOAN ON FIRST MORTGAGE OF
tN1 city and farm property in Indiana and Ohio
Low interest. JOS. A. MOORE 81 East Market
street..
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EloR SALE-BEST EQUIPPED LIVERY AND
ply, soon, to J. B. & B. L. AIYERS, Agents Peru Ind
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TNoR SALE-HoUSES AND LOTS IN ALL
Il parts of the city. BARNARD g iSAYLES, rs
and n East Market street
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ENIRST- MORTGAGE NOTES BOUGHT LOANS
4 made the installment plan, by FRANCIS
SMITH q CO.. 96le East Market street
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FOR SALE.

TINoR SALE--0NLY ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
I the Weekly Indiana State journal. Send for it.
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NT oNEY AT THE LOWEST RATES OF INTER-
~ est, j. w. WILLIAMS & CO., 8 and Yinton
Block
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THE BEST WASHING machine IN THE VgORLD


USED
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Of
All Kinds in the Two States.
The McKim Observatory at Greencastle
Bank Suspension at Brazil--A Boy Acct
dentally Hangs Himself -Gleanings.
INDIANA.

The McKim observation-disclosures Of Profess
sor John from an Extended Trip.
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EToR sALE-DRUG AND BOOK STORE OF 30
years standing; county seat; stock of 8 600 to
VIC 600 principals only dealt with. For particulars
address DRUGS, p. o. box 81, Anderson Ind.
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FINANCIAL.

Nj ONEY TO LOAN AT LOWEST RATE OF IN.
IAl terest. Z. B. MARTLNDALE s SONS.
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IGOR SALE-SPEoIAL BARGAINS IN SECOND.
hand or new Engines. Boilers, Saw-rnils, Head
ing and Stave Machinery. HADLEY WRIGHT &
CO. 1l3 and 125 s. Tennessee street. Indianapolis
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Base nan.

| Clubs of the American Association played
games yesterday as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-01
Proceedings of Republican County
Convention,
CorRr Hos. ELLswonrH. Anil "a.

CoURr House, ELLSWORTH, April "a.
The Convention was called to order
by E. F. Case.
On motion E. F. Case, Ellsworth,
was chosen Chairman, aud II. L. Hub.
bard, Maiden Rock, Secretary.
The following committee on ereden-
tials was appointed by the Chair: X,
W. Lewis, Hartland, 7. L. Nelson,
Ellsworth, D. j. Dill, Prescott.
Report of committee was made and
on motion was accepted and adopted.
On motion the temporary organiza-
ton was made permanent.
The Convention then proceeded to
elect two delegates to the State Con-
vention at Madison. D. W. Wood
worth, Ellsworth, and G. r. Morse,
River Falls. were elected as such dele
gates.
The following gentlemen were elect
ed to represent this county in the
Senatorial Convention TO be held at
Fan Claire: E. L. Davis, FL. b. War
ner. j. b. Jensen, A. P. Forsyth, G..
A. Dill and G. K. Morse,
The following resolution was passed:
RESOLVED That the delegates present at the
Senatorial Convention be empowered 70 cast the
NH vote to which the county Is entitled.
T. E. Nelson, Martell. was elected
to fill vacancy in County Committee.
On motion Convention adjourned.