Sunday Tragedy in Veedersburg Ends in Double Suicide
In Veedersburg on Sunday a barber shop scene ended with John W. Brant killed by Eckburg and Eckburg taking his own life after a duel of letters and accusations of lodge irregularities. Brant, editor of the Veedersburg News, was 38 and leaves a wife Lucy York Brant and a 12 year old son. Eckburg, a former Odd Fellows secretary, left three letters including one to a friend requesting help and warning of a conspiracy against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Berry
Veederaburg
Blackburn & Eckburg
John W. Brant
Wekburg
Ceburg
Brats
Eckburg
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Shapeanu
Compoxion
Brant
John LaBaw
Charles Pugh
Eugene F. Rice
Wallace
Veedersburg
Harry Wertz
Mashal
Wertz
Wfe
Freman
Veedereburg News
Aso
Odd Fellows Lodge
Waynetown
Mathias A i Nancy Brant
Tle
Leavern Ao Wets
Lucy York Brant
Charles
Kk.o P. Lodge
Eckturg Ge
Krant
Ife
Hardy Songer
Dolars Eckburg
Sweeden
Charles Bergdahl
U. B
Rockfield Cem
Wallace County Coroner Dr Eugene Rice Dies After Fall
Wallace county coroner Dr Eugene Rice died Sunday morning from internal injuries after a fall on ice at his home the previous week. He dislocated his right hip in the accident and never recovered from the shock, with his condition worsening on Saturday before his death at about 1 o clock a.m.
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Wallace
Eugene 8S. Rice
Beloved Dr. Rice Laid To Rest In Wallace Community
Dr. Rice, aged 47, longtime Wallace physician and coroner, died after nine years in Wallace. A Florence Ky native and Philadelphia medical graduate, he married about two years ago to Miss Lowe and leaves a wife and many relatives. Funeral at Lutheran church with Masonic and I. C. O. F. rites, attended by the whole community.
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Rice
Wallace
Florence
Philadelphi
Lowe
Masonic
Bergdahl to Quit Restaurant Trade for Tailoring
Charles O Bergdahl the popular north side restaurant operator plans to leave the restaurant and lunch counter business in early spring and return to tailoring. His current room will be overhauled and converted into a tailoring emporium. Dr Faith will examine eyes free of charge at the Ludlow office.
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Charles O. Bergdahl
North Side
Eary Spring
Mr. Bergdahl
Faith
Ludlow
Miss Ada Clifton Takes Pine Village Teaching Post
Miss Ada Clifton arrived in Pine Village on Monday to begin duties as intermediate teacher at the Pine Village school. A local high school graduate last year she was elected as a supply teacher by the school board and endorsed by the Board and County Superintendent Wilkey. She will serve a four month term at good pay.
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Ada Clifton
Pine Village
Clifton
Wilkey
Bader
Vrustee Blindava
Pine Village Bank
Sheriff Hopes to Capture James Bird in Kingman Murder Case
Sheriff John R. Hardesty aims to arrest James Bird, a Fountain county fugitive indicted for murder in the William Hack killing at Levi Bird’s home near Kingman four years ago. Bird escaped. his father was jailed briefly but released when evidence showed the son committed the deed. A reward was set, and the sheriff’s plans seek Bird’s capture soon.
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John R. Hardesty
James Bird
Fountain County
Levi Bird
Kingman
William Hack
Hardesty
Public Sale at Jul Boyd Farm near Perrysville
A public sale on February 22 1905 at 10 a m at the Jul Boyd farm 23 miles southeast of Perrysville 2 miles west of Sundays Mills 4 miles west of West Liberty Church offers 54 horses 7 cattle 13 hogs and farm implements plus household goods including stoves and beds. Terms: cash under $5 and notes with 8 percent interest for sums over $5 with 10 month credit on larger totals and freehold security. Removal only after payment. Auctioneers Col C W Cowan and Wo B Boyp. Clerk Geo S Wann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jul Boyd
Perrysville
John Deere
Farm for sale near Covington 253 acres
For Sale or Rent a 253 acre farm adjoining the city of Covington. Call on or address J. W. Furnish.
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City of
Covington
J. W. Furnish
Frightful Cave In At Powell Mine Ends With Rescue
Frank Tittle was trapped by sand and cave in the Powell coal mine east of the city Friday afternoon. Rescuers, crawling into a narrow slope, freed him after about four hours. he was dazed and bruised but not badly injured. The incident sparks calls for stricter mining safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tittle
Powell
East Corporation
Trogans
Tittle
Jack Powel
Ross Gets the Plum in Indy Drug Clerk Pick
Horace Harbaugh of Attica bought the Helderbrand stock at the receiver sale and could not take the clerk position arranged by Representative Colvert. Will G. Ross of the Ledger is recommended by Colvert and now heads the job in Indianapolis.
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Horace Harbaugh
Attica
Helderbrand
Representative Colvert
Will G. Ross
The
Ledger
Colvert
Indianapolis
Ross
D W Hays Buys Price Stock On North Fourth Street
D W Hays has purchased the James P Price stock of toys and notions on North Fourth street and will showcase his extensive line to customers. He invites the public to call and view the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Hays
James P. Price
North Fourth Street
Mr. Hays
Death of Mrs Griffin in Fowler and Burial here
Mrs Wi Griffin mother of Frank Babb and other family members died after a long illness at their Fowler home last Thursday. She was brought to this city for services in the Board undertaking rooms and burial at Mt Hope cemetery. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
F. W. Club entertained by Mises Celia and Edith Rhodes
The F. W. Club was entertained Thursday evening January 12 by Mises Celia and Edith Rhodes. Refreshments followed. Myrtle Miser and Florence Barkley won the ladies prizes while Ry Keefer won the gent prize. The next meeting will be with Miss Mertte and Florence Barkley on January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Celia
Edith Rhodes
F. W. Club
Miser Myrtle
Iorence Barkley
Ry Keefer
Mertte
Florence Barkley
Happily Married as Yeagy Daughter Weds Jefferis in City Home
Miss Fannie C. Yeagy and Theodore H. Jefferis of Indianapolis wed at 8:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Yeagy home with Rev. Palmer officiating. The ceremony followed by a two course luncheon. couple to reside in Lafayette after visiting Indianapolis. The day also marks the Yeagy couple’s 35th wedding anniversary.
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John Yeagy
Fannie C. Yeagy
Theodore H. Jefferis
Indianapolis
Palmer
Jefferies
Lafayette
Mrs. Yeagy
Elections to fill two lodge and encampment trustee posts
Notice details two 1905 elections. Covington Lodge No. 21 will elect one trustee to fill the Simon Plant vacancy on February end in the hall of Covington Lodge. Troy Encampment No. 85 I O O F will elect one trustee for a three year term on February 6 in the I O O F hall.
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Covington Lodge
1.C.C. F
Simon Plant
Elmer Marsay
G. J. A. Duncan
Troy
A. Brown
P. PW. M. Hut
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John Brant
Charles Eckburg
Douglass
W. H. Cox
O. B. Ratcliff
Will Calvert
Care House of Representatives
Ind
Lucas Nebekeb
E. S. Rice
Bird
Wo. B. Boyp
Col
C. W. Cowan
Geo. S. Wann
F. W
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