Three Men Robbed Near West Lebanon by Highwaymen
Three West Lebanon youths Scott Thomas Pet Swisher and Julio Sexton were held up about 10 pm last Saturday three miles southwest of West Lebanon after leaving a Christian Crusaders meeting at Marsfield. Two highwaymen rifled Swisher of 6.40 Sexton of 1.45 and Thomas of a revolver. none wore masks though caps hid faces. The pair fled toward the railroad after the robbery and escaped despite the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Thomas
Pet Swisher
Julio Sexton
West Lebanon
Marsffeld
Swisher
Sexton
Thomas
West
Lebanon
Lucas Marriage Leads to Support Suit in Montgomery
Emma Lucas of Veedersburg sues Francis M Lucas in Montgomery circuit court for divorce and alimony after accusing him of marriage to escape punishment. The couple wed in Danville Illinois, soon after he abandoned her and refused support, prompting legal action with a note on a recent law aimed at handling such misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lucas
Veedersburg
Montgomery
Crawfordsville
Festive Brands
Horse Thieves Caught and A Wedding at Dan iel Bond
Amy Vansickle was arrested after stealing a horse from Lem Stump in Warren county. Lewis Dee escaped, Vansickle jailed in Williamsport, Stump denies loan of the horse. Also, Martha Bond wed Newt Lewis at Dan iel Bond’s home with a large wedding dinner. The couple planned a bridal trip to Covington Indiana and Danyitle L. on Sugar Creek. Congressman Landis to speak at Pittsburg on the Grant anniversary April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Vansickle
George Butler
Warren County
Lem Stump
Lewis Dee
Vansickle
Mr. Stump
Jo Patterson
Attica
Dee
Wansickle
Williamport
Stump
Daniel Bond
Martha
Newt. Lewis
Elmer Ueash
Covington
Ind
Danyitle
Sugar Creek
Kingman Journal
Will
Pittsburg
Congressman Landis
Eight Directors Elected At Fountain Warren Vermillion Fair
The 30th annual election of the Fountain Warren Vermillion Agricultural Association held at their office on a Saturday morning Feb 9 produced close ballots for directors. James McMannomy Covington Idaho G W Diffenderfer KE H Nebeker Oliver Shelby Lew Kerr Newtown Ind J R Dunlap Covington Ind Sampson Reed W W Layton were chosen. Officers were later elected: Mark Rogers President John Bilstead Vice President W T Ward Secretary Sampson Reed Treasurer David Ferguson Superintendent. The 39th annual fair is set for Sept 13-16 1898. The board will meet Sept 11 at 2 pm. A surprise gathering for Mrs W T Adkins followed with a supper and a humorous note about Dave’s courtesy drawing a smile from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren & Vermillion Agricultural Association
Ballota
James McMannomy
Covington
G. W. Diffenderfer
KE. H. Nebeker
Oliver Shelby
Lew Kerr
Newtown
Ind
J. R. Dunlap
Sampson Reed
W.W. Layton
Diffenderfer
Mark Rogers
John Bilstead
Vic
W. T. Ward
David Ferguson
N’d. Messrs
W. T. Adkins
Dave
Mrs Edgar T Jones Hosts German Euchre Party
Mrs Edgar T Jones entertains a small group at the Hotel Lahr this afternoon from two to five to honor Grace Nebeker of Covington Indiana. Three tables play progressive euchre with small favors awarded as players progress, enlivening the party with candy rats pipes tin watches and trinkets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Courier
Edgar T. Jones
Hotel Lahr
Grace Nebeker
Covington
Ind
St Valentine Masquerade at Newtown Hall
The Newtown Corner Hand hosts a St Valentine masquerade at Newtown hall on February 14. Ten percent of proceeds will be shared by the top masked pair, with oysters ice cream sandwiches and coffee served. Music by the band. Admission is We. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Newtown Hall
Perry Glascock Appointed for Cuba Post at Baracoa
Perry Glascock of Veedersburg is slated for a Cuba posting with Baracoa as the assignment. The position carries a salary of 2000 dollars yearly and is described as a plum role. News notes credit Congressman Landis Gaunt for securing the appointment as it heads to a Senate committee this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Glascock
Veedersbore
Indianapolis Journal
Baracoa
Cuba
Landis Gaunt
Senate
Frightful accident claims Joe Cantrell Jr.
Joe Cantrell Jr. of Williamsport was killed when he leapt from a Wabash freight near the depot as the train sped toward Lafayette. Brown Burroughs escaped injury. Cantrell’s neck was broken and he suffered other severe injuries. A coroner’s inquest found no blame assigned, and the funeral was planned for the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cantrell, Jr
Williamsport
Joe Cantrell
Martins Warehouse
John Coffal
Cantrell
Brown Burroughs
Mr. Biggs
Danville
Lafayette
Coffal
Burroughs
Marshal Beamer
Pat Griffin
Geo. Twiss
J. T. Rice
Joe
Kallmer & Martin
Myers
Altha Ledger
Ship Canal Proposal Advances From Lake Michigan
Washington special reports a stealthy movement to secure 825 000 for a preliminary survey of a lake to gulf waterway via the Wabash Ohio and Mississippi. Colonel McLean and Senator Turpie back the plan with Crumpacker pressing House action to aid Hammond region port and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lake Michigan
Wabash River
Colonel McLean
Great Lakes
Gulf
Wabash
Ohio
Mississippi
Turpie
Senate
House
Reed
Committee On
Crumpacker
Wolf Lake
Hammond
A Big Time at West Lebanon
West Lebanon Lodge Number 252 F and A M held a gathering on Monday night February 7 with a special train from Attica and Williamsport carrying a large crowd. Members from State Line Hedrick Marshfield Covington attended including Reuben W. Miles Thomas I. McGeorge Jr Peter Ost and George W. Mettzler. A grand banquet followed with speeches and the ladies of the church providing a lavish supper praised for its quality and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Attica
Williamsport
Alan
State Line
Hedrick
Marshfield
Covington
Reuben W. Miles
Thomas I. McGeorge, Jr
Peter Ost
George W. Mettzler
Fish Commission Plans Wabash Stocking With Monthorn Bass
Fish Commissioner Sweeny and deputy John Hildebrandt of Logansport arrange to stock the Wabash River from the mouth to the Logansport dam with Monthorn bass, likely to begin in spring. The project aims to introduce tuss varieties to improve river sport and fish populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeny
John Hildebrandt
Logansport
Wabash River
Grand Cranes Celebrate Anniversary and Reception near Stone Bluff
A grand reception honoring Joel, Joseph and Dale Crane and the eleventh anniversary of Ira and Mrs. Crane was hosted at Joel Crane’s home west of Stone Bluff Indiana January 28 1898. Relatives and friends about forty attended with an elaborate table of vegetables fruits cakes and delicacies. An ode by William Glover and songs by youths followed dinner. A list of attendees includes Oll Crane John Crane Warren Crane Ira Crane and many relatives and friends. Protracted meetings begin February 12 at Worthind Mission in Fountain led by Mrs. M. J. Vinson assisted by Revs. John Board and Glover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Blurr
Ind
Joel, Joseph
Dale Crane
Ira Crane
Joel Crane
Stone Bluff
William Glover
Zion
Jane Crane
Monta Boatman
Jesus
Oll, Crane
John Crane
Warren Crane
Seaver Crane
Fred Crane
Mayme Crane
Maud Crane
Robin Crane
Forest Crane
Glover Crane
Dolu Warrick
June Crane
Polly Crane
Alvan Hawkins
Samuel Warrick
John Galloway
Mr. Keefer
John A. Galloway
Samuel Boatman
John LaBaw
Maggie Crane
Maggie Parsons
Mire Trace
Anns Warrick
Grace Rawkins
Ella Reed
Jengie Bailey
Della Glover
Tom Parn
0. P
Newton
Anna Galloway
C. K. Galloway
Monte Boatman
Elwood Boatman
Worthind Mission
Fountain
M. J. Vinson
John Board
Glover
Robbery at Perrysville Mill Prompts Reward
Thieves broke into the Perrysville mill and hid a quantity of flour during the night. Carpenter offers 825 reward for information leading to the thieves' capture. Also note: San Felice smoke on sale only at Allen's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Perrysville
Allen
Hernly Named Republican State Committee Chairman
Charles B. Hernly of New Castle was chosen by acclamation as chairman of the Indiana Republican state committee at its reorganization session. Samuel H. Spooner was secretary and Harry W. Bennett treasurer, with Nebeker withdrawing late and Hernly winning by broad support from Wabash to Bloomington. The session focused on duties and timing for the state convention likely in mid to late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Charies
Hernly
New Castle
Republican State Committee
Samuel H. Spooner
Indianapolis
Harry W. Bennett
E. H. Nebeker
Covington
Warren Bigler
Wabash
Nebeker
Messrs. Sims
Filseck
New
Flynn
McCoy
Charles
Her
Senate
Vesey
Ft. Wayne
McNutt
Cunningham
Henley
Bloomington
Bigler
W.T. Durbin
Anderson
Lew Wallace
J. Frank Hanly
Afr
Henry county Republican leaders appoint new party officers
The Henry county GOP names new leaders with Samuel H Spooner as secretary and Henry W Bennett as treasurer. The group emphasizes clean hands, party unity, and a strong stance for sound money, pledging to include all acknowledged leaders and oppose the 16 tol faction. Spooner is a local legislator and lawyer. Bennett chairs the Indianapolis Stove Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Hernely
Indiana
Samuel H Spooner
Lawrenceburg
Henry W. Bennett
Indianapolis Stove Company
Quarries Open Near Portland In State’s Largest Venture
Work began on opening stone quarries near Portland at Bear and Rattlesnake creeks and the Covington branch. Richard U. L. Gyer of Lafayette purchased Brooks and Cox interests. Martin Hagle of Attica will supervise. The operation will move Riverside machinery to Portland with a new line to Portland. The venture promises wide employment and regional benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyer
Riverside
Lafayette
Portland
Tragic Workday Fatalities Reported in Indiana and Illinois
Ed Kavanaugh of State Line was killed in the Wabash yards at Peru while helping assemble a train. He fell under moving wheels and died soon after. Washington Dixon, a target tender, was fatally struck on the Wabash at Danville Illinois by engine No 416 during midnight duty. Dixon, a long serving soldier, leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kavanaugh
Pat Kavanaugh
State Line
Peru
Washington Dixon
Danville
Ill
Dixon
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Twain
Clarence Gunn
Harley Stucker
F. W. Boyd
P. M
Fair Board
Miss Nebeker
St. Valentine Masquerade
Republican
The
P. D. Newton
Hernley
Vero
S. H. Spooner
Wigler
My. Hernly
Royal
Ely
Generoula
Ey Bros
Warren St. N.Y
B. W. Sperry
Hartford, Conn
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