Attempted bribe to Judge Henderson shocks county
Rumors say a convicted man was selected to offer Judge Henderson a bribe to influence a ruling. The judge replied that even a thousand dollars would not help, ending the attempt without further drama.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
Rumors say a convicted man was selected to offer Judge Henderson a bribe to influence a ruling. The judge replied that even a thousand dollars would not help, ending the attempt without further drama.
Grover Meek wed Jennie Spangler Victor Marks married Alice Shepherd. Goldie E Sterndam tied to Nellie Stoward Fred C Palmier married Henrietta C Due. James R Manaifly joined Edna Met calf Burrel E Letler wed Grace Lowery.
Citizens and businessmen in Carlisi purchased thirty coal oil street lights from a Rochester firm. Arriving Tuesday and tested Wednesday, the lamps are set to be installed at town expense. They are not as bright as electric lights but improve lighting about 100 percent over no lights.
Last Saturday night a meeting was held in the hall to reorganize the I O O F lodge here but no definite action was taken and the matter was laid over for future consideration.
Thirty eight tickets were sold from the local E. and T. H. office Monday to Vincennes on account of John Robinsons big circus which exhibited there Monday afternoon and night.
Word reached here that Ivan Hart, eighteen, and Miss Myrl Roberts, sixteen, were married in Terre Haute last Wednesday June 24 by Justice Newberger. Myrlart formerly resided in Carlisie and Missouri.
Miss Bess Dean visited a friend in Sullivan from Saturday to Wednesday, staying for several days. She traveled to the town and returned home after the midweek visit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.