State Committee Re organized in Indiana party
The Indiana Republican State Committee met at the Majestic building in Indianapolis and partially reorganized. J P Goodrich was reelected chairman and George W Self as vice chairman. Secretaryship remains unresolved with multiple ballots and adjournment to January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Cunningham
Evaneville
John C. Billheimer
Radford
George W. Self
Corydon
O. H. Montgomery
Seymour
Julian D. Hegate
Danville
Miles Ek. Moffett
Comneraville
Floyd A. Woods
Indianapolis
George Lilly
Anderson
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
Thomas J. McCoy
Renseelaer
Adam Beck
Huntington
Elmer [Leonard
Fort Wayne
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Majestic Building
J. P. Goodrich
Warren Bigler
Charles Haas
Bigier
Chas. Haas
Elmer &Eonard
Tom McCoy
Miles Moffett
Julian Hogate
O. M. Tichener
Louis Rasch
George Cunningham
W. H. Whittaker
Fred Sims
Fred Joss
Floyd Woods
George Self
Good
Reorganization of State Committee Fueled by Beveridge Clash
The text notes a Fairbanks victory in committee reorganization with Beveridge efforts failing. Walter Brown of the Thirteenth and George Lilly of the Eighth are named Beveridge supporters. the disputes are described as friendly though significant in influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich
Bigler
State Committee
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Walter Brown
George Lilly
Soldier Sam Volkenburg Vanishes From Hillsboro
Hillsboro resident and veteran Sam Volkenburg left town last Saturday to Lafayette to buy laundry supplies with $500 believed on him. By Monday he appeared in Crawfordsville dazed and was taken in by police and his son. He says he was drugged and robbed after visiting a road house run by an old friend, Bowers, and cannot explain his movement to Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsbore
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Hillsboro
Volkenburg
Bowers
Dove Very Ill In County Jail After Larceny Charge
Charles Dove of Richland township lying seriously ill in the county jail with heart trouble after a petit larceny arrest Sunday night. Sheriff Miller feared death before relief. Two physicians treated him. he recovered from a stupor. Dove says he is prone to such attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dove
Richland Township
Sherriff Miller
Dove
Sunday Dinner at City Restaurant Impresses Fifty Guests
George White hosted an elegant Sunday dinner at the City Restaurant last Sunday. About forty guests attended and praised the hospitality. He calls it a real colonial dinner served in the old colonial hotel style with Miss Mary Shuler as cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
George
Mary Shuler
Birthday Dinner for Ed McLean at Stone Bluff Home
Friends gathered at Ed McLean’s Stone Bluff area home on Sunday to honor his sixty fourth birthday with a fine dinner prepared by his wife. The gathering was described as a very enjoyable time for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McLean
Stone Bluff
Ex-deputy clerk Fry Bryant joins Citizen's Bank as book keeper
Fry Bryant, formerly a deputy clerk, accepts a position as book keeper at Citizen's Bank owned and operated by Samuel Reed. He is noted as an expert with books and strong clerical skills and is expected to render good service to the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry Bryant
Citizen’s Bank
Samuel Reed
Bryant
Lively and Meeker Wed at Osborn Prairie Church
Miss Laura Lively daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lively Mellott and Halford Meeker united in marriage by Rev Planner at Osborn Prairie church at 4 pm Sunday January 12. A number of guests attended extending best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura L. Lively
John Lively
Mellott
Halford Meeker
Planner
Osborn Prairie Church
The Ladies' Literary Club Host Evening at Livengood Home
The Ladies' Literary Club entertains guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V E Livengood this evening. Supper will be served by the ladies of the M E church in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Literary Club
V.E. Livengood
M. E. Church
Circuit Court Opens Term with Mixed Grand Jury Output
The Fountain Circuit Court convened January 6 and reports show seven indictments by the grand jury. Levi Bird freed for lack of evidence in the John Hack killing. William Sweeney indicted for manslaughter in the George Stull death, bound over at 2000. Other cases include numerous divorces, dismissals, and verdicts, with several debts and property matters settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabb
Grand Jury
Levi Bird
Sweeney
Fountain
Liberty
John Hack
William Sweeney
Geo. Stull
Correction to Dresser item on Mrs. Rachel Ann Sanger
Our Dresser correspondent retracts strong statements about Mrs. Rachel Ann Sanger. The Republican states the parties named are unknown to him and will correct any injustice. Trustee Clem asserts the charges are utterly false and harms the accused. The lady is of high standing and respectability in the community. The Republican condemns the serious mistake and questions the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Ann Sanger
Clem
Courtroom clash over settlement ends in five dollar award
In Justice Stilwell's court Will Dochterman and Harry Meeker fought over a settlement at the Mayor's office Monday afternoon. Clothing items were held by Dochterman. Meeker repleaied and the case went to court. Judge Stilwell awarded the plaintiff five dollars and charged costs to the defendant amid lively oratory remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dochterman
Harry Meeker
W. E. Livengood
O. P. Lewis
Justice Stilwell
Dochterman
Eldredge Entertainment Delights Presbyterians With Glee Club
Gilbert A. Eldredge presented an evening of high class entertainment at the Presbyterian church assisted by Miss Vera MacCabe Wilber Stilwell and the High School Glee Club. The show drew a five house and left all highly pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert A. Eldredge
Presbyterian Church
Vera MacCabe
Wilber Stilwell
New Law Firm Opens After Livengood Dissolution
The law firm of Livengood & Livengood has dissolved. W. E. Livengood retains the old office over Covington Bank. A. T. Livengood has secured J. W. Brissey’s vacated rooms in the McComas Block and will open offices there once refitting is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livengood & Livengood
W. E. Livengood
Covington Bank
A. T. Livengood
J. W. Brissey
McComas
School House Burns at Snoddy's Mills
A school house at Snoddy's Mills burned early Friday morning. Origin of the fire is unknown but suspected to be defective wiring or a faulty fire.
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Snoddy’s Mills
Accidental Shooting Claims Williamsport Boy
Carl Stump age 17 of Williamsport was killed instantly when his playmate Alvin Dalbow aged about 14 discharged a cocked gun while transferring it during a hunting outing near Carbondale. The incident occurred Sunday after lunch and the funeral is planned in Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stump
Amanda Stump
Williamsport
Alvin Dalbow
Carl
Dalbow
Stump Boy
Ledger
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Local Court
Philip Hoaks wed Caddie Taylor and Everly Miles tied to Clara Rosenbarger. Abe Hunter and Lizzie East join in marriage, Garfield Shade with Eva Williams, Berty Whittaker married Mary Hamilton. John Davis weds Ida McElwee, Madison Shoaf with Lizzie Jack mire. Peter Cook and Mary Alice Wilson, Halford Meeker with Laura Lively. Harley Stucker and Amanda Hall. Albert Lightle and Mable Brown, Joseph Stanglemire and Ada Lancaster. James Dineen and Edith Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Hunter
Lizzie East
Garfield Shade
Eva Williams
Berty M. Whittaker
Mary D. Hamilton
John H. Davis
Ida E. McElwee
Madison Shoaf
Lizzie Jackmire
Peter Cook
Mary Alice Wilsor
Halfordm
Meeker
Laura Lois Lively
Harley H. Stucker
Amanda R. Hall
Albert Lightle
Mable Lena Brown
Joseph Stanglemire
Ada O. Lancaster
James Dineen
Edith Davis
Warren county commissioner seeks renomination with no opposition
Twice elected Warren county commissioner, Mr Hall is a candidate for renomination by his party and faces no opposition in the February 1st primary. He resides in Steuben township’s southeast corner and favors Lower Warren county’s interests. He counts many Covington friends who would be pleased to see him reapplied to the county ticket. Lew Dunlap spent Wednesday in Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Hall
Steuben Township
Covington
Kingman Assault Sparks License Case Turmoil
Frank Bingham, hired by John R Teegarden to gather evidence, was beaten by Grant Ratcliff in Kingman after returning from the livery. Bingham suffered nine gashes and bruises. Ratcliff surrendered in Covington and posted a $1000 bond. The incident prompts a motion to venue the liquor license case and a court date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
John R. Teegarden
Grant Ratcliff
Bingham
Martin Right
Gookins
Grant
Dr. Williams
Mr. Bingham
Veedersburg
Lewis
I. E. Schoonover
Captain Rice Dead Local Lawyer Remembered in Lafayette
Captain Alex Rice former Fountain County resident and prominent lawyer died suddenly at his Lafayette home from heart neuralgia. He led a local company in the Civil War era. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Lafayette. Jim Allen Jr was in Danville Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Rice
Fountain County
LaFayette
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