Farmers Warn Hunters Over Farm Depredations
Staunton farmers report repeated invasions by hunters seeking game and cattle, hogs, poultry, and other property. They warn trespassers to stay off their lands under law, urge strict enforcement, and claim sportsmen ignore warnings. Also notes: Severas Wyeth of Lockport dies. Catholic perseverence. Dollie Walker visits sister. Beulen Webster faces cancer of the ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisunton
Canbst
Gene
Ruth
Which Means the Miner
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes that terse, clear communication weighs more than flowery rhetoric, applying to both orators and writers who expose essential facts with concise wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincinnati Commercial Gazette
Oupn
Names and notices from a town column
A compilation lists Iliana renamed Raven, Mrs Georgia Page and Harry Gifford visiting Ohio, and plans by Trevis to move west. It notes a potential charity if $25,000 could be given to the poor, plus unclaimed mail in Brasil lod. at July 3, 19b5 and a roster of residents, visitors, appointments, and a few local incidents and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Page
Harry Gifford
Ohio
Trevis
Brasil
Lod
Crab
Lewis McMahan
Mike Davis
John P Melboron
W Gaddis
Albert Nordel Hearlemm
Harris Henry Paloer
J W Hives
Sam Philby
Kebse
B Tefferteller
Margaret James
Hiram Ridley Jobn Kang
Jona Thomas Mim
Annie McClelland
James Yocum
Rebecca E McGregory
Nancy Persons
T.M. Rongxtsox
P.M
Mallie Yes
James M. Nees
Euporia
Kansas
J. Vo Ayers
Deaths and notices from The Tomb column
The burial column lists infant deaths in Knightsville and Brazil and several local notices. Names include Bridget Quinn infant, Martha A Pappy, RM Sanders daughter, Barrett siblings Robt Cast, Me deMe. Measles deaths in Benwood. John Brooke 65. infant Morgans. Brazil stillborns. Susannah Davis age near 180. Vandalia engineer Fred Woods welcomes a ten-pound girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E Sherley
Knightsville
Matthew
Bridget Quinn
Brazil
Martha A
Jarbu Pappy
Fragmented Late 19th Century Column and a Coal Shaft Accident
A rambling 1880s style column riffs on local sayings and tradesmen, mentions a visit by performers, jokes about fools and governance, and recalls a deadly coal shaft accident at Clay City where John Boatman survived after 15 days unconscious, later left a paralyzed, wheelchaired survivor.
Society notes and civic notices from Asherville area
Brazil Lodge officers elected for the year include Harger Seigel Crouch and Gregg with treasurer Lee. RK and L of UB officers also listed with Porter Love Cox Gooden Gadders Davisfont Stager and trustees Porter Love Lydick. Voters urged against railroad tax noting sixteen years of effort without results. Asherville Cornet Band to host a picnic July 18 near Stelin Grose with games and a silver cake stand prize for best baseball club. county clubs invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil Lodge
O. F
Harger
Sara Seigel
V.O
BR. H. Crouch
Bee See
J.C. Gregg
Per Lee
T. Names
Treas
Kate Porter
M. C
Archie Love
R.C
P. B. Dunsford
C.r—I. N.cox
C. E
John Gooden
A.S. B. Gadders
W. Lgm
E. Davsfont
W.C. G
J. M. Stager
Cooper Porter
Lydick
Asherville
Stelin Grose
Anxious to hear from old friend George Henricks at Harrison County Iowa
Readers seek last week’s paper urgently to learn if widow George left behind is married. Tribute to Captain Ezra Olds notes his death on the fifth, aged about years, from chronic diarrhoea after rebellion service. He was esteemed, kind, and a good citizen with a devoted family. A May note mentions an officer of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henricks
Harrison County
Ezra Olds
Lin
Min
Local Harmony items mix travel, labor, and notices
Harmony department reports visitors for the Fourth of July and family news. A coal company mule died from an injury, and a local youth grows a full set of teeth at thirteen months. Fourth of July revelry at the Braad fair grounds, ministers preaching in town, and lodge installations are noted along with a mineshaft injury and theater viewing. A banker prospect named Mushett is mentioned as bank boss for Drew and Wateron, with a move by John Race and family to Staunton Indiana. New hay sells for four dollars a ton, and several uncalled letters are listed with “advertised” pending.
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Mise Lissie Ferguson
Hiram Brubaker
Mr. Brubaker
Putman County
James F. [Batie
Knightaville
Benwood
Burioen
James N. Kilian
Colfax Lodge No 43
Rebekah
N.G
Nora Adamson
Y.G
Mollie Elliott
John G. Schlatter
Cordelia Killman
Mushett
Drew & Wateron
James I. Wilson
Evana John Rel
Mary A Cox
Wilper Fisher
J Golden Martin Hardie
Jne Leslie John Norton
Newton Chase Smith IK Smallwood
Agnes
Jas E. Smyt
Resignations and appointments in Terre Haute revenue office
The Terre Haute Express reports Deputy Collector Frank Hensley resigns and W R Small takes charge. Hensley joins H Hulman business. Rep Rutz may fill Hensley’s post. Ed Fitzpatrick of Jeffersonville to be traveling deputy for the southern district. Br Hanlon expected Monday.
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Terre Heure Express
Frank Hensley
W. R. Small
Hensley
H. Hulman
Rutz
Ed. Fitzpatrick
Jeffersonville
Louisville Courier-Journal
Br. Hanlon
Buried To Death At Fourth Celebration
A Fourth of July gathering at Mrs. Edwin Ellis’s home on Third Street ended in tragedy when a fire engulfed the residence. A widow, Mrs. Grose, and others attended a feast as a cake baked for the day burned. The house was consumed, leaving survivors to mourn the loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ellis
Pens Third Street
Ellis
Wheels Avon
Griffith
Grose
Knighville Notes and Local Happenings
Quiet Fourth at Knighville with baseball victory for Knighville over Benwood 6 to 1. Obituary for Walord Burcell of consumption, burial at Harmony. Community events include camp meeting preparations, Baptist church dedication, and Colfax Lodge officers installed. Local residents visiting from Terre Haute and Canby Post activities noted. Political race outlook includes multiple district candidates for Congress.
Fourth at this place draws largest crowd at fair grounds
America’s greatest day reported with a bloated crowd at the fair grounds, Col Tom Nelson and Terra Bante figures absent from oration roles, lemonades sipped, and prizes awarded for bare ball, shoeing, and foot races. Winners include Keighteville club, Renwood, T Walker, Jos Hatchard, and Tom Perry of Brazil. Local court matter noted with Henry Reasor, Donaldsonville, on horse before J Crossdale for gun theft. Public vote urged against railway subsidy.
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Fair
Orate
Tom Nelson
Terra Bante
Keighteville Club
Renwood
Brazil
T. Walker
Ahoes
Jos
John Hatchard
Fred Nance
J. W. White
Tom Perry
Dan Lloyd
Knights
Walle
Jas. Barker
Cardonia
John Mooney
Wm. Vail
John O'slalar
Floyd Graham
Rockville
Henry Reasor
Donaldsonville
J. Crossdale
George Norgal
Ile Wee
I Lake Michigan and Ohio River Railroad
Register
Theta Ta
Among the Records: Bond Release and Divorce Suit
Smith Campbell released as surety from Jamesl Dillon bond at Washington township clerk. Nancy Wardon seeks divorce from Nelson Hardon alleging marriage in Beard on October 97 1884 with abandonment failure to provide adultery and cruelty. Nancy Phillips seeks restoration of maiden name. D 8 Stitlyagon awarded Bowling Green bridge repair contract at 160 with Mueller Heyden 195 R Campbell 135 and Wun Tapy 138.50.
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Smith Campbell
Jamesl. Dillon
Washington Township
Xancy Wardon
Nelson Hardon
Aleges
Beard
Prounda
Nancy Phillips
Defenant
Stitlyagon
Real Estate Transfers in Brazil and Nearby Areas
Week ending July 4 188 details list transfers acrossSegar Ridge Bowling Green and nearby towns. Names include Geo W Bevis W O Collings Elias Owens Marthe B Godfrey John Fewell Boris Boldiker and Robben Brown with parcels ranging 1 to 40 acres, various blocks and lots. Monetary amounts appear for each deed from 60 to 4000 dollars reflecting property transfers in Brazil Harrison Dick Johnson and Van Buren locales.
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Matson & Cather
Abstractors
Brasil
Indiana
Geo W Bevis
Jag BI Bevis
Segar Ridge
O Collings
A & N Baell
Bowling Green
Mooney Carmichael
Violet Meyrick
Ward Staunton
Ecoeprider
JW Brush
Harrison
PF Sharp
Shepard
Bigham
Capt Ford
Brazil
Commercial Bank
John [T Fewell
Lewis
Mary J Braggs
Marthe B Godfrey
Bugar Ridge
John T Fewell
A F Toiley
Lewin
Wolord Purcell
Jacob Kingery
Nick Knightaville
Robben Brown
Adiar
WL Nicoson
J BO Acres
Dick Johnson
Elbert T Stout Tod Fas
Millep
Boris E. Boldiker
Com
W. ° Merry
Hendrix
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Staunton
Acta
Severas Wyeth
Lockport
Dollie Walker
Carbon
Kenana
Beulen Webster
Iliana
Raven
M.S. Booker
A. F. Tulley
Mooresville
Faniel Knotts
Madixin County
John King
Nickle Plate
J. M. Price
San Francisco
California
Lizels Collins
Jenoie
Mound City
Margaret Alea
Hoosierville
May
Wth
Jackson Township
Joseph and
Barbara Sanders
T. H. Expres
Barrett
Vincennes
Robt
Jobo Modesitt
Perry Township
Indianapolis
T. NL
Thomas Meredith
Jacob Schwacker
Clay City
Pat Morgan
Yao Bareo
John Brooke
John
Patrick Nud
Kate Morgan
Joho L. Morgan
Stlli
Barah Courtney
Karads
Susannah Davis
D.W. Bridges
Tis
Fred Woods
Vandalia
Fre
Olnders
Faat
Keuzan
Plumb
Dilly
Reil- Toad
Terre Haute
Terre Haute Express
John H. Boatman
Lancaster Block Coal Company
Robert Andrews
Boatman
Pein
Society Notes
W. 8. Bierce
North and South Railway
Premion
Ing
Harmony Department
Gous McLgommanor
Vonu Yd. Winiamd
Zeller & Sigler
Homes and Juliet
John Race
Wis
Garbon
William
James
Iona
the Revenue Office
Bui
Hanlon
Porter
Ed Lanley
Terre Haute Gazeta
John Scott
Jchmon
All
Atlanticatreet
Chicago
John Huddlo
Tod Doll Simes
Walord Burcell
Ref. Riddell Post
Harmony Graveyard
Co. H. 43d Taciacs
Riddell
U. A
Memore
Canby Poat
Hioowingtoo
Greencastle
Dick Ireland
Nia
Join Perrin
Catlin
Jerry Martin
Terra Haute
Joe. Stevens
Lizzie Thomas
Annie Jenkins
Lissie Myrrick
Mary Irwin
Colored Baptists
J. A. Thomas
Colfax Lodge
C. F
Jan Killman
Bra
Elias Owens
Admr
Bam’l Owens
van Buren
Roosiver
Thompens
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