Portsmouth Daily Times from Portsmouth, Ohio • Page 8

8 THE DATLT TIMES: SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1898 IN A TWINKLING A Splendid Citizen and Kind Father Is Cut Down. Joseph Vetter Hurled Beneath the Cruel Wheels of a Street Car. Rev. Father Nunnen, Rev. Father McGuirk, of the Holy Redeemer church, will officiate.

He administered the rites of the church in the final moments last night. THE WEATHER PROPHET. tonight; showers Sunday. which was The ladies as the car its passage Thcv luir- Xives a Little Over Two Hours After 'the Horrible Occurrence First and last Thoughts of Home. A horrible accident occurred last night whereby the life of Joseph Vetter was brought to a close.

The'awful affair happened near the corner of Ninth and Chillicothe streets, just east of the curve of the street i ail way. The victim had left his home early in the evening for a walk and a ride to New Boston. He took the car at Seventh and Chillicothe streets and made the trip out safely and without iacident. It was on the return that the accident occurred. He was on the motor car Ko.

16. Behind was a trailer. Both were comfortably tilled with passengers. The conductor was.J. Q.

Adams and the motorman, Andrew Bennett, both careful men, two of the safest and best in the em- ploye of the Portsmouth Street Bail- way Co. As the car was nearing the corner of Klnth Mr. Vcttcr arose from his seat, tapped Conductor Adams on the shoulder tc. let him pass, and walking out on the platform took a position on the step on the side toward Tracy Park, where the River City band was giving an open-air concert. Conductor Adams never dreamed that Mr.

Vetter would attempt to get off before the car stopped. But that's the very thing he did. Just as it was slowing up for the stop at the corner he stepped oil. In a twinkling he was hurled between the motor car and trailer and beneath the wheels and weight of the latter, thrown from the track, in the trailer screamed raised up and down in over the prostrate man. riedly left the car and were soon lost in the surging crowd that gathered in a moment's time.

Among the gentlemen aboard the trailer were Hon. A. T. I-lolcomb, Mayor Gliddcn, Henry Cline, George Mitchell and Tod O'Brien. These and several others lifted the car and cruel wheels, which rested on Mr.

Vettcr's left ankle, and removed him. He was carried into Keeg's drug store and medical aid summoned. Drs. McKcr- rihan, Halderman, Pixloy and llhink- emeyer responded. An examination revealed both eyes baclly blood shot, nose crushed, right arm broken, the left leg hroken and crushed at the ankle, and from his peculiar heavy breathing it was he was crushed about the chest and injured internally.

The city ambulance was called and the man conveyed to his home at S5 West Seventh street. He was i i i then, and the physicians so i the family and advised fchcm to wire his relatives. The end came at twenty minutes o'clock. He, himself, was unable to give an account of the accident. It was with greatest clitli- culty lie talked.

He was conscious all the time, but the choking in his chest and throat prevented bis saying much. Evidently he desired Lo gel off the car and attend Hie open-air concert in the park. i i he could safely alight, lie stepped from the car. In an instant lie saw his mistake and while yet his hand held the handle bar, or a i i of the car, he undertook to rectify it. He was too late, and the motion of the car threw liim bstween the motor and the trailer.

His first thoughts rescued, as expressed to those about him, were of home. He a desire to be taken at once to his loved ones, whom he had left only a short Clinic before. The deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 22d, 1833. He was therefore sixty-live years of age. In 1852 he came to America.

He located at Cincinnati, where be worked at his trade, that of journeyman tailor, for live years. In 1857 he came here and entered the employ of Emauel Miller, for whom he worked until 1S87, two of bis sons, Jacjb and John, lie opened their present merchant tailoring establishment in the Trotter building, on West Second street. He was an honest, straightforward, successful business man, and so he proved himself in all the walks of life. September 22x1, 1857. he was married in this city to Miss A i Lang by Rev.

Father Francis Karge. The wife survives with five children --Jacob Vetter, Barbara, wife of George Sommers, Mis Mary Ycttor, John Vetter and Jjscph Vetter, all of this city, except the last named, who is engaged in the drug "business at New York City. He has been wired and will a i here today. It was only a few weeks since that lie visited his parents and people. The deceased's brother-in-law, Rev.

Father Joseph Scherer. president, of St. Joseph's college, i i a i has also been telegrapher! and expected tonight- Mr. Vetter was a member of the Knights of St. George.

Si. Peter's Benevolent society and St. Mary's Catholic church. Ho holds a i insurance policy with the second named. The funeral services will be held Monday morning.

In the absence of ON HIS WHEEL F. S. Barnes IB TouriHg Ohio--His Praise of Chillicothe and This City. F. S.

Barnes, ot Kalarnazoo, Michigan, is one of the speedy wheelmen of native state. He is a job printer and ever summer spends his vacation touring some state on his wheel. This year he chose Ohio. He is delighted with the Buckeye commonwealth. Of Chillicothe and this city he speaks in glowing terms.

He was a visitor to the Ross county fair at the former place and he says i anything of the kind he ever saw before. From here he goes to Marietta, thence to Cleveland and then by lake steamer to Detroit. DeVYitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the largest sale of any salve in the world. This fact and its'merit has led dishonest people to attempt to counterfeit it. Look out for the man who attempts to deceive you when you call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel' Salve, the great pile cure.

Fisher Bros, and Bros. Pleasant Surprise. Mr. Elmer Racier was pleasantly surprised last evening by a large number of his friends at his home on Court street, about thirty being present. Among them were Miss Clara Fercrman, of Cincinnati.

The table wus handsornclydecoratecl. All report a good time. Such cigars as the Henry George, Capadura, Lancaster Plant and La Flor Antonio at Hoy McElhaney's. A Camping Party. Mr.

and ilrs. Oscar W. Newman and daughter Katherine, Miss Sara Thompson and guest, Miss Coit, of Columbus, went down to Camp McColloch this afternoon to occupy the Thompson cottage over Sunday. Fish Lunch tonight. J.

H. Dielman, 1402 Findlay St. An Evening Reception. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Liannon have issued invitations for a large reception next Tuesday evening August 33rd, the guests being invited to meet Mr and Mrs. Wrn. C. Gregg. Mr.

Lnflfcrly lias sold i number of Quaker batlis to some of our prominent people. Sec him at Fuller Hros. 20-t Bargains HOSIERY. A lot of Child's fast black hose, lOc quality, sjzes 5 to 6J for oc Child's 25c Fancy Hose for 15c Child's 35c Fancy Hose for 19c Child's 50c Fancy Hose for 35c Child's 15c Tan Hose for lOc Child's 25c Tan Hose for 19c PARASOLS. About two dozen left at 29c, 4Sc, 69c, 89c.

These prices are less than one half the value. Steel rod Umbrellas 39c. i LADIES' WRAPPERS. Elegant, well made Wrappers, the for 79c, the $1.50 kind RIBBONS. We are having a lively sale on ribbons, they are going; fast.

Fancy ribbons at 5c, lie, 15c, 19c. Sash ribbons at 25c, 29c, 39c, 50c. MISCELLANEOUS. Ladies' Waist Setts oc and lOc Ladies' Beauty Pins 5c Ladies'Linen Collars 5c Ladies' Jeweled Leather Belts 19c MEN'S SHIRTS. A good assortment of Men's Negligee Shirts, 81.00 quality to close at 69c MILLINERY.

All kinds of Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at reduced prices. Sailors and Walking Hats also reduced. Remnants in Wash Good 0 Crashep, Table Damask, Liniuga, etc. 6. W.

flnflerson Sons, Damarin Block. White Shirt Waists. received a lot of White Waists bought at reduced prices. These are the nicest goods that have been here this season. Szies 32, 34 and 36.

Choice $1.50. Actual value $2.25 and $2.50. fc See the elegant line of Ribbons. They are ft all silk. You can see them in our East window The price is only iSc per yard.

ft See the Crash Suits for Lkdies. They have been cut to half price. Can be seen in the West window. Prices $1.50, S2.50 and $2.75. See the articles displayed in All 25c articles reduced to 15c.

Parisian jfe 75 West Second Street. East window. Dry Goods GO. IV iS 11 PRICES THAT ATTRACT. TH6 Grand opening flitraetion THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE WEDNESDAY, 0UQ.

24 HI-HENRY'S GREAT MINSTRELS. Larger, Costlier, Better. Mammoth Concert Orctiestra. Incomparable Giialientie Millitaru Band. THE BIG SHOW OF THE DAY--BAR NONE.

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The following is but a partial list of the many bargains to be had at our different counters. All will prove rn be profitable investments. Wash Dress Goods worth 7c and Sc, will go at 3c yd. 10, I2i, 15 and ISc Organdies and Dimities will go at oc yd. Ladies' Parasols, 75c quality 29c each, 81.50 quality 65e each.

45c grade Summer Netting long waist, 23c each. Biggest bargains in Sash Ribbons in the city from 8c yd. upwards. Laces, 7 inches wide, at oc yd. Laces, 4 inches wide, at 4c yd.

Laces, 3 inches wide, at 3c yd. Grand values in Embroideries, immense assortments. Embroideries at 3c a yard. Embroideries at 5c a yard. Embroideries at Sc a yard.

Embroideries at lOc a yard. Leather Belts, 20c quality at lOc each. Unbleached Muslin, regular 5c quality at yd. The grandest bargain in Cheviots ever offered; regular 7c qualify at oc yd large assortment. Men's Shirts, laundered, worth 50c, at 39c each.

Men's Laundered Shirts witli collar attached at 49c each. Men's Laundered Shirts with detachable collars, two collars with each shirt, 50c each. Men's Unlanndered regular 75c quality, al sizes, at 49c each. See our new fall of Silkolincs, Denims, Lace Curtains acl Swisses. We can save you money.

Steatilu 313 GUllllGOtne Si 5ei Bird and Fourth Clearance Sale Quotations. We are closing out our stock of light weight goods, not that they will not be needed, but to make room for fall stock. Read bargains. Men's Suits for 6.00 Suits for 4.75 7.50 Suits for 5.98 10.00 Suits for 7.50 12.00 Suits for 9.75 Boys' and Children's Suits accordingly. Big line of Shirta at great reductions.

TUB Famous, 133 W. Second St. FRED STRAUS, Prop HOT WEATHER not A Dozen Lines--of men's shoea have been counted worth now force ont on the market at Thev are fine shoes, but we sell them. That's our only ra reducing them. Or rather their price in half.

We 1 gotten the ladies in this sale of We have a Ladies Button or Lace Shoe for at marvel to all who have ssen toys and girls also will Sad the best selection to choose from- Kendall Shoe Co 122 West Second St..