Bloody Axe and Knife Fight in Yedda Leaves Two Men Wounded
A brutal altercation at Yedda between Henry McKenzie and Tom Kraut left both men badly injured with wounds from a knife and axe. Kraut, a quiet worker, is said to be in precarious condition. McKenzie, described as reckless, is jailed after the attack. Their families and neighbors witnessed the violence and the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McKenzie
Tom Kraut
Yedda
McKenzie
Kraft
Yeddo
Narrow escape from gas at Bergdahl’s grocery sale
Mr and Mrs Fred Board nearly died from coal gas after a stove sparked a odor of gas filled their room Friday night. Fred woke able to crawl to a window, both fell ill but survived with medical help. Sunday they were weak but recovering. bergdahl’s urged hot weather meats and the best in the market.
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Fred
Editor’s plea for readers to pay for the newspaper
An editor states publishing costs and staff pay require money from readers who enjoy the Republican weekly. He urges payment of money owed, from four cents to advance yearly sums, notes a 1800s label, and mentions a Washington report on President McKinley and Representative Landis.
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Republican
Landis
Washington
Indianapolis Journal
McKinley
Indiana
Ninth
Noblesville
Chicago
Indianapolis
Another Prize Fight Ends In Draw At Local Saloon
Frank Floyd of Pittsburg Ohio faced Elsworth Snyder of Fountain County in a scheduled ten round bout at Blank's saloon. About forty spectators gathered as gate receipts grew to about twenty dollars after initial reluctance. referee Col Davie oversaw a robust contest that ended in a draw with Floyd taking eight dollars and leaving the ring bloodied but satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Elsworth Snyder
Pug
Fountain County
Ia Toom
Blank
Davie
Loyal Pugilistic Fame
Snyder
Floyd
Marriage of Chas E Bilis and Effie M Fruits
H J Board presided over a ceremony Saturday at 3 PM in his office marking the marriage of Chas E Bilis of Hillsboro to Effie M Fruits of Yountsville. The couple will reside near Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
A. Stilwer
Chas. E. Bilis
Hillsboro
Effie M. Fruits
Yountsville
Crawfordsville Journal
Lion C. B. Landis to Speak on Topics Tonight at Court House
Citizens urged to attend a 7:30 p m lecture by Lion C B Landis described as a leading orator. The Crawfordsville Journal notes an unrelated change of venue in the Stout vs Bacon case from Covington involving Fountain county residents and a prior barn burning arrest and acquittal.
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Lion
C. B. Landis
Mr. Landis
Court House
Ira Stout
Seth Bacon
Fountain County
Covington
Stout
Crawfordsville Journal
Death of Esau Beverly near Odell
Esau Beverly died Thursday noon at his home near Odell, three days after his wife’s death. Born November 13, 1827 in Green County, Ohio, he moved to Indiana as a child and lived in Fountain County most of his life. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday from Salem church with Rev. J. Schermerhorn officiating.
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Olie Titus
Wm Alexander
Vitus
Jackman
Esau Beverly
Odell
Mr. Beverly
Green County
Ohio
Indiana
Fountain County
the Ledger
Salem Church
Rev
J. Schermerhorn
Attica
Kinsey
Lafayette
Josiah Morris
Coloma
Chan
D. Meigs
Meigs
Supreme court blocks township trustee election this year
The Indiana Supreme court ruled on Saturday that no election can be held for township trustees this year and found the 1803 and 1897 election laws unconstitutional. The present trustees were elected under the 1803 law, passed by a Democratic legislature, and the court composition includes three Democrats and two Republicans. The decision leaves the body politic to air their grievances in a brokenedly phrased manner.
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Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Elopement in Fountain County Leads to Arrest
David Williams of Kentucky fled with Mrs. Nelson Leming from near Ambia three weeks ago. Rabourn and Rabourn located them at Arabia and had them jailed in Fowler after a local pursuit. Leming, an industrious citizen, left two small children in Lafayette while Williams worked as a carpenter near Ambia.
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David Williams
Roberts
Fountain County
Nelson Leming
Williams
Leming
Rabourn
Arabia
Fowler
Lafayette
Judyville
Ambia
Warren Raviow
Voting Rules Under New Law and Masonry Announcement
A reader warns of next month’s voting rules for straight tickets using a blue pencil inside circles and marks against each candidate in the little square. The note also reports H C Yount of this city elected Grand Principal Conductor of the Work at the Great Council Royal and Select Masons meeting.
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Great Council Royal and Select Masons
H.C. Yount
Soldiers of Company G 158th Regiment Depart for Muster Out
Members of Company G, 158th Regiment, depart for Camp Atterbury Indianapolis Monday to be mustered out and return as private citizens. Some rejoice at the end of service, while others regret not having a chance to face a Spaniard.
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Co. G, 158Th Regt
Camp Monat
Indianapolis
Uncle Sam
Newtown Flower Carnival Promises Largest Event Yet
Newtown ladies plan a two day lower carnival at Newtown hall on November 16 and 17 with a bigger premium list and a promising show. The carnival officers include President Mrs Chas Kerr and directors Mesdames Robins Shultz McKinney Gray McAuley Vandervolgen. Indianapolis Sun reports the 168th Indiana Regiment arriving in Camp Mount enduring cold rain with meals scheduled for each unit and new rations including fresh meat.
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Newtown
Newtown Hall
Chas Kerr
Chas, McQuig
Herbert Campbell
George Duncan
Zulu Beyer
Lew Kerr
W. P. Robins
Thos, Shultz
Frank McKinney
Horace Gray
Alice McAuley
A. Vandervolgen
Indianapolis
158Th Regt
168Th Indiana
Camp Mount
Best Street Fair Ends With Wide Praise In Covington
The city closes its premier street fair after two days of crowded streets and full attractions despite cold weather. Merchants and officials, including R Miles and M Joord, are lauded for hard work while the Covington fair marks its maiden, promising to grow into a major annual event.
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Coffing & Hall
Herman Lemp
J. L. Townsley
H. Prather
J. W. Furnish
Mort Coffing
Coyington
R. Miles
M. Joord
M. Herzog
H. J. Boord
John Sullivan
At, Shaif
Charley Tinsley
Tom McGeorge
Will Boyd
George Williams
Jim Allen
Indies
Covington
Indiana
Republican Speakings Schedule Across Towns
A list of Republican speaking events with Hon. C. B. Landis and other speakers set for various dates and locations including Covington Kingman Hillsboro Coal Creek Newtown Veedersburg Attica and Veedersburg with music advertised at each event and urging everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Landis
Covington
Kingman
Chas. F. Griffin
Hillsboro
Judge Waugh
Coal Creek
Newtown
A. J. Beveridge
Veedersburg
Col
J.3. Dodge
Attica
Engagement announced for Hannah Ring and Dr McLean
Mr and Mrs T M Ring announce the engagement of their daughter Hannah to Dr F R McLean of Danville. The couple plans to wed in December.
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T. M. Ring
Hannah
F. R. McLean
Danville, i
Mrs Goodin Faces Another Trial After Hung Jury
Mrs Goodin formerly of Veedersburg and later of Indianapolis figures prominently in the acid throwing case in which Miss Haskinson was the victim. The jury disagreed after a nine to three split for conviction, and Mrs Goodin was remanded to jail with her case to be heard again at the next term of court.
Danville Couples Wed in Fountain County License Event
From Danville residents a preference for Fountain county licenses led two couples to the clerk's office where Clyde Wyand issued licenses to Samuel Miller and Minnie Haas. Mayor Miles then solemnized their marriages in the mayor's office and reportedly kissed the brides, a customary touch not independently confirmed.
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Danville
Fountain County
Clyde Wyand
Samuel Miller
Minnie Haas
Miles
Peculiar Accident Injures Boy Near City
A 12 year old boy, son of Elmer Bush, sitting on a screwdriver while showing his sister caused a deep wound when the sharp end pierced his body. Parents freed the tool with united effort, Dr Rowland treated the injury, and the boy is recovering with caution advised.
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Elmer Bush
Dr. Rowland
Paralytic Stroke Strikes Covington Leader Peter Layton
Peter Layton president of Covington Banking Co. and prominent citizen suffered a severe paralytic stroke at his home after leaving the bank. The left side was affected and he showed slight improvement after immediate medical care. Friends and the Republican community express hope for a quick recovery.
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Covington
Fountain County
Peter Layton
Covington Banking Co
Coveington
Layton
W. W. Layton
Dr. Henderson
Mr. Layton
Republican
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Ellsworth Snyder
H. J. Board
Covington Street Fair
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