Paroled Oliver Haycock After nine years for murder
Oliver Haycock, who was 18 when he began a life sentence for murder, has been paroled from the state prison after a lengthy fight by his supporters. He and John Roby were involved in a confrontation that left Deputy Sheriff Harry Stith dead and a constable wounded, with both claiming they mistook officers for enemies. Roby’s parole is anticipated but not yet approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Smith
Orange County
Oliver Haycock
Haycock
John Roby
Harry Smith
Olivier Smith
The
Indianapolis Star
Ralston
State Board of Pardons
Roby
Harry Stith
McCabe
Dek Regult
Offctis
Abe Fign
Hayack
Pardon Board
Haynes Family Suffering From Cancer In Ill-Fated Line
Ziba and Clement Haynes of Elnora returned home after Mary Fiddler's death. The family mourns a brother buried three weeks earlier in Plainville and reports multiple siblings afflicted with cancer, including two brothers currently suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziba
Clement Haynes
Elnora
Mary Fiddler
Haynes
John Haynes
Plainville
Lost bicycle recovered after juvenile inquiry in city
Ernest Whyttenbach's bicycle disappeared during a Tuesday joy ride. Two boys, one about fourteen, were questioned after police traced the wheel to a tree-planting near 13th and J streets. The boys admitted buying it for five dollars and face possible explanation to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Whyttenbach
Fifth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Thirteenth
J Streets
Homecoming at Stewart House Marked By Family Reunion
The Stewart homestead hosted an Oct 17 homecoming with children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs William Stewart aged 65 enjoyed a noon dinner from a well filled lunch table. The event will recur annually at the Stewart home with many relatives in attendance. Families present included Deckard Stewart Lamum Hayse Haskins and Southern families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Stewart
Abs. Stewart
Stewart Home
George Deckard
James Stewart
George Stewart
Talmage Donica
Oliver Lamum
Bloomington
Marshall Hayse
Linden
Cloud Haskins
Harrodsburg
Ira Southern
Harley
Monon engine off track at Bedford rescue operation
The Monon jumbo wrecker retrieved engine No. 602 after it left rails at a cinder pit near Bedford Tuesday. Work finished about 2:35 p.m. after eight hours rest for the engine crew following a 16 hour shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Bedford
Bloomington
City Council Orders Sidewalks and Utilities Raised
City Council held a long session Tuesday night mainly on sidewalk matters. Thirty day notices were issued for residents to lay sidewalks. A water main petition from Ninth and I streets to K streets was held over. Several property owners were ordered to lay sidewalks within thirty days. Sewer No. 3 completion and cost details were reported with $15 000 total, $8 085 paid to the contractor and a remaining balance. A resolution to seal the contract for sidewalks on several properties was presented for next meeting. A street light at Eleventh and Q streets was referred to the light committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth and I
Gyger
Ninth
Lincoln
Doyle Radclufé
Washington Avenue
R. J. Mellen
William Jf. Smith
Cr. W. Murphy
Fred Byers
Neilié Beers
Street
Mamie Daggeyv
Wleyenti
Q Streets
Joseph Armstrong
Eighth
W. J. Bailey
Eleventh
Malott
J. J. Quinn
J W Adanason Surprised on 76th Birthday at Bedford Home
Sunday marked J W Adanason's 76th birthday with a large gathering at his Bedford area home six miles west of town. About eighty relatives and friends joined him after Sunday school for dinner on the lawn and many gifts. Guests included Rev Weddle Medora and numerous local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Adamson
Bedford
Thomas Selby
Selah
Anna
Rex Jackson
W. Fr. Chapman
Albert Sheeks
Cecil Kern
Ward Bryant
Bryantsville
Walter Adamson
W. FF. Spark
Ruby
Opal Jackson
William Jackson
Ernest Adamson
Jane Cooper
Daisy
Opal
John Hawkins
Minnie
Imma
Elbridge Lackey
Prior Adamson
Henry Chapman
John Kern
Luther
Ameline Kern
Inez
Josephine
Addie Jackson
Death of Patrick Maher at home near Erie
Patrick Maher died Tuesday afternoon at his home near Erie after a lingering illness. A lifelong educator and public servant born in Limerick Ireland on March 17 1850 he taught county schools for thirty years and helped run the County Institute. He was married to Lucy A Johnson and is survived by eight children and was interred at Brie Cemetery after a funeral service at St Vincent de Paul church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Maher
Vie
Limerick
Ireland
New York City
Children’s Aid Society of
William Johnson
Mike Youngers
William Ferguson
Erie
Ferguson
Fiie
Presbyterian Church
Teacher’s County Institute
Tie
Jucy A. Johnson
Lawrence
Prank
Charles
Albert
Raymond
Mary Shoulty
Lillie Day
Alice Ray
Ife
St. Vincent de Paul
Brie
Mitchell Woman Hospitalized After Rheumatism Suffering
Mrs. Charles Tom a Serbian resident of Mitchell was brought to City Hospital on Wednesday as a last resort treatment for an aggravated rheumatism case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tom
Mitchell
City Hospital
Tom
Social Welfare Congress to convene in Orleans in November
The district Social Welfare Congress will meet in Orleans from November eleventh to fifteenth under the State Board of Health and other bodies. Notable speakers include Professor North Amos W Butler Dr Hurry King and Schweis ter plus Indiana University figures. A notable exhibit Child's Welfare exhibit will travel from Indianapolis to Indiana University for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
State Board of Health
Board of State Charities
Extension Division
Indiana University
Bloomington
Bedford
Washington
Loogaptee
Shoals
French Lick
West Baden
Paoli
Salem
Campbellsburg
Seymour
Brownstown
Professor North
Amos W. Butler
Hurry, King and Schweister
Uf. FE. Barnard
Tomilinson Hall
Indianapolis
E. S. Denbo
Mother Grow Gar Repairers Expand Southeast Crews
Disiness has so increased in the Southeastern wards that the company has added a new regular six man car repair crew. The large volume of cars in their shop could not be handled by the former force, necessitating the extra team.
Mrs Frank Holland Leaves for Mayo Clinic for Health
Mrs Frank Holland of Mast 16th street has left for Rochester Minnesota to consult the Mayo Brothers after a period of illness. She is accompanied by Keith of Jackson Shoe Store, while Holland remains in Asheville North Carolina seeking health. Miss Orville Harris visits relatives at Mitchell. Marvin Marley had surgery in Rochester to remove an infected nerve from his right arm and returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holland
Mast 16Th Street
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo Bros
Traver Marley
Reunion Of Doctor B Rush Family At Old Lawrence Co Homestead
John B D Alexander recounts a reunion of Doctor B Rush family and kin held at the Perry township homestead on Indian Creek in Lawrence County. Attendees included many Rush descendants and relatives from Owensburg Bedford Lyons Hobbieville and Lafayette with a bountiful noon dinner and a day of visiting and gathering. The piece notes Doctor B Rush died in 186 and Lois Rush in 1882 and mentions nine children with one deceased and one married wife Sallie to L P Leonard.
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Doctor B. Rush
Lawrence Co
George Nolmes
Bedford
Perry Township
Indian Creek
Your County
Lois Rush
Sallie
Zebudee
Mary
Carrie
Martha
John
Nancy
Louisa
Juaura
L. P. Leonard
Greene County
TL. P. Leonard
Owensburg
This George
Lois Mitchell
Laura Miller
Glenn Georges
Jeonard George
Speed Rainbolt
Omaha
Nebraska
Mary Setson
Otto Sepson
Artie Rush
Norman Riddle
George Wilson
Asbury McDaniel
J. D. Alexander
Oliver Rush
Kite
John C. Rush
Hannigan Rainbolt
Alonzo Goodman
Lawrence County
Leo Holmes
Lafayette
Indiana
Ipring
John BD
Alexander
Small Boy Accused of Breaking Bottles on City Street
A young boy stands accused of purposely smashing glass bottles along a city street. Police report indicates investigations are ongoing while witnesses are questioned and the suspect's guardians are notified.
UP BEFORE MAYOR FIELDS
Wilbur Jackson ten year old son of Emery Jackson at Fourth and M street is accused of deliberately breaking bottles on Lincoln Avenue in violation of a state law. The offense is claimed to be his second, prompting a thorough investigation and a 2 PM Wednesday appearance before Mayor Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Jackson
Emery Jackson
Fourth and
M Street
Lincoln Avenue
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Proprietors
Omas J. Brooks
B. Otis
S. Harry Askew
Society
Was. Republican
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Huron
Tunnelton
Busi
Fidle
Medora
Itridge
City
South H Street
Jeringhaus
Reh
Boyd
Lonvillé
Odist Church
J. D. Myers
Josephine Hou
A. Myers
G. McCain
Her Howe
Shawswick
Hns
Bay
Koenix
Arif
Aghters
Adam Strosnider
Elsie
Greer
Charles Strosnider
Howard
Alds
Strosnider
Ford
Otolen
Bic
Ycle
Ab Monk
JW. Adanson
Jem Harbaugh
Southeastern
Hevensville
Social Welfare Congress
NAG
Holland
Gorsult Plgialiot
Orville Harris
Zabadee Rush
George Gastineau
Owensbure
Carrie Holmes
Thomas Hatfield
York
Willie Setson
James Gastineau
Lyons
James Cox
Hobbieville
Mayor Fields
Ju B. Mmery
Masonic Order
Bruce Woodward
Feltonville
Eugenia Sutherland
West 17Th Street
Marshall Woolery
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