Ena Rebeon by the Accidental Discharge te Revolver
Joe Smith, a colored man known in the city, died last Saturday at Groms saloon on Main street from a revolver discharge that fell from James Davis's pocket during a dancing circle. Davis was arrested and jailed awaiting trial. Smith left the saloon after being shot, then collapsed on the pavement. Davis was fined $85 for carrying concealed weapons after a mayoral arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Smith
Grom
Main Street
James Davis
Smith
Gross
Davin
Tr. Oliver
Davis
MacCullough
Dail
Bowling Green Mail Runs and Local News Briefs
Bowling Green mail service operates two round trips daily between Bowling Green and Centre Point with a 4 PM departure and morning return. A 15 year old Owensboro Greane county pupil died after corporal punishment, stirring debate and potential litigation. C. I. G C railroad tax on duplicate bills was paid delaying a levy. Treasurer fees of $20.87 were avoided when a levy was not enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green Mall
Bowling Green
Centre Point
Owensboro
Greane County
Supreme Court
Sccou
Muebler
The Cullen Land Sale Involved Multiple Tracts Sold
The Board of County Commissioners sold lands including 20 acres to Thomas Cullen and James Campbell at 112.50 per acre and two-thirds of 80 acres to John Moon for 1137, with others such as W. W. McCullough two-thirds of 40 acres and Bon Rector two-thirds of 160 acres in various locations. A naming mix up arose as Mary Eileen Abern servers was proposed by McKelvey, later corrected to Mary Eileen Ahern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen
Board of County Commissioners
John Cullen
Thomas Cullen
Jamves Campbell
Ker
John Moon
W. W. McCullough
Sugar Ridge
Bon Rector
Misa .Aborn
Soustor McKelvey
Owen County
Nallie Abern
McKelvey
Mary Eileen Abern
MacKelvey
Dann
Mary Eileen Ahern
Indianapolis Sentinel
Wedding Bells for Miss Lottie Wolfe and Amos McOslip
Miss Lottie Wolfe and Mr Amos McOslip wed Sunday at 3 PM at the bride’s home on South Walnut Street. Rev Switzer of the M KE church officiated. Attendants included Mamie Stevenson of Terre Haute and Mando Wolfe. The bride wore a pale blue dress with bouquet of amilax and orange blossoms.
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Lottie Wolfe
Amos McOslip
South Walnut Street
Wedding Party Attends Ceremony Across Counties
Get and W Hessar of the Poly technic and from Momence Illinois, Mies Maude Thacker led a wedding party of about twenty five people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get and
W. Hessar
The
Polytechnic
Momence
Clinois
Mies Maude Thacker
Romantic wedding planned in Clay City youth couple
A prospective marriage in Clay City draws attention as a twenty year old groom and a sixteen year old bride face parental objections. The bride’s wedding outfit is reportedly ready and the ceremony is planned quietly next Saturday with an immediate honeymoon to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinoczar
Clayity
Clay City
Life of crime tale of Pat Murphy after arrest
Pat Murphy, captured near St Louis and sent to Paris HL to answer larceny charges, recounts a dramatic life story. He claims his mother killed his father when he was five, with the son witnessing the act that led to her conviction. Since age twelve he has wandered as a tramp, blaming misforians for his theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Murphy
St. Louis
Paris
T. H. Gazette
The Sorcerer Egg Writing and a Patent Salve Ad
Fragmentary ad style note describes a wax writing method on eggs with acid to reveal messages. Mentions an 18th century inventor nearly burned for sorcery. Also touts a salve claimed to cure many skin ailments with a price and seller details, including J. n Dilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epos
England
Washington de Democrat
Legal Twist Delays Railroad Tax Case in Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court granted a stay on $1,000,000 railroad tax collection until the U S. Supreme Court rules. Lawyers for the railroads and the state argued over stay duration and bonds for appeal. Bond names include M E Ingalls as surety for the Big Four and J T Brooks J P Bradley for the Pan Handle. A decision is hoped by next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Indiana
So Court
Supreme Court
John S. Dye
O. Pickens
John M. Butler
Smith
A J. Beveridge
M. E. Ingalls
J. T. Brooks
J. P. Bradley
Pittsburg
Sod
John P. Frenzel
Iadisonpolis
Indianapolis
Sentinel
Elopement Rumors Stir Clay City Locals
Clay City residents discuss a planned elopement and watch several couples suspected of planning marriage in secret near the town. The community notes a plank walk project to the depot and reports a growing donation drive. Delegates Edwards and Perry were chosen for the State Christian Temperance Council meeting in Indianapolis on the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BM. E
Rev. Edwards
Robert Perry
State Christian Temperance Council
Indianapolis
Births and local events in Clay City and Centerville
In Clay City a boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ira Long. Elder Slavens of Centerville preached Henry Coopriders funeral Saturday. Baptists held meetings at Good Hope Church Middlebury. Dispute arises over school house property rights as purchasers argue over removal of the building and improvements tied to recent land sale in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay City
Ira Long
Centerville
Henry Cooprider
Good Hope Church
Middlebury
Hhis
Indiana House bill proposes pure oil standard for illumination
The document reports Dr Thornton's House bill 480, recommended to pass by the mines and wining committee. It enacts that only pure animal or vegetable oils free from smoke may be used for illumination in the state. It forbids sale of any other oil for illuminating purposes and imposes penalties on violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Committee On Mines and Wining
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Stata
A Deformed Child Born in City Last Week
A Washington Democrat report notes a child born last week with frog-like eyes, an incomplete skull, and a partially missing arm. The infant was reportedly living at the last update.
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Washington Democrat
Supreme court affirms damages in wreck case
The Supreme court upholds the Lawrence Circuit Court ruling awarding $9,000 with interest in a personal damages case stemming from a construction train wreck that cost Maddox his leg. The total nears $12,000 as post verdict interest accrues. Bedford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lawrence Circuit Court
E. & R. Rai Givi
Ie Terent
Maddox
Bedford Democrat
Post Office Robbery Suspects Plead Guilty in Indianapolis
Fres land Christy and Louis Becker confessed in federal court to robbing the Lewis post office in Vigo County. They were fined 50 dollars each and sentenced to one year and one day in prison, with the term to run north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Vigo Jounty
Ce Ater
Sea
Fresland Christy
Louis Becker
Indianapolis
Royal Ruby Port Wine Cited As Vitality Tonic
An old port wine labeled Royal Ruby is advertised as a vitality tonic for illness and fatigue. It claims to strengthen the body, improve appetite, and aid nursing mothers, marketed as pure and aged over five years, with bottles priced at $1 for a quart and 60 cents for a pint, sold by S. Herr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Wine Co
S. Herr
A Grand Fox Drive in Central County Saturday
A fox drive is planned for the central part of the county on Saturday March th. The boundary runs from Carpenter's mill near Centre schoolhouse to Centre Point then east to Eel river and north back to the start. Officers at each boundary side are named with twelve individuals. The closs ground is at Carrithors house. No shooting in the ring. O T Carrithors and Phillip Dierdorff oversee the game. The healthy people you meet have healthy fivars. They take Simmons Liver.
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Carpenter's Mill
Centre School House
Centre Point
Eel River
Walter Ringo
George Haney
Milan Zenor
Uriah Johnson
Em Londermilk
John Hoffman
William Carter
Rafus Kennedy
Peter Stenerwald
Valentine Stenerwald
William Rader
Dennis Gilfillan
Henry Koiser
Dolph Molleniz
Kin Thomas
Nicholas Syester
Closs
Carrithors House
O.T. Carrithors
Phillip Dierdorff
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Ule
Rau
Sori
N. C. Davis
Sright
Ws. C.ame
Wm. C. Davis
John
Ferguson
Herbert
Ena Rebeon
T. B. Express
Rich Hill
J. Hess
Honey Creek
Gazette
Terre Haute
Ella Winn
Porth
Otter Crook
Samuel Elwell
Miss Winn
Brazil
Dr. Gifford
Day
Wling Green
Brazil Township
Dushlon
Wenny
J. N Dilley
Simmons
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