Poisoning by Apple Dumplings Haunts Local Family
Last Friday night a family gathering at George Stafford's home ended with several members felled by poisoning from apple dumplings dipped in extractomy lemon combined with apple acid and grease. Dr. Stout treated the sick while neighbors assisted, with Miss Babb sickening later but recovering. the incident prompted warnings about the adulterated dessert and a note on local charity efforts for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stafford
Irvin Lewis
Stanly Pavy
Lottie Babb
Mr. Stafford
Miss Babb
Jessie Wells
Tremont Hotel
Dr. Stout
Dice Appointed Rural Free Delivery Agent in Indiana
Francis M. Dice of Crawfordsville named by First Assistant Postmaster General Beath to head rural free delivery with headquarters in Louisville. Salary 1000 dollars a year plus transportation and four dollars daily for expenses. Dice sworn in at Crawfordsville and ordered to report to Washington for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beath
Francis M. Dice
Crawfordsville
Louisville
Petition seeks time change for Wabash branch train
A petition to BE A Gould of the Wabash requests new schedule so the branch trains depart in the morning to connect with the main line and return at noon and again for the 4 43 train at Attica then back to town. The petition claims support from leading citizens and crew prefer living here. The council discussed draining tax and Washington street improvement with gravel and curb from 7th to 3d streets and bids from Patton and Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gould
The
Wabash
Attica
Washington Street
Said Street
7Th Street
Galloway, Ireland & Co
Patton & Co
Galloway
Patton
3D Street
Liberty
Union Street
Ora Livengood
Ora
Kim
Open Sunday police action sparks political clash
The Democratic administration denounces Marshal DeHayer for appointing Fred Hegg as special police Sunday without consultation. Hegg ordered saloons closed all day, provoking anger at official quarters. Public demands enforcement of Sunday closing law, outcome uncertain with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hegg
Mr. de Haven
Fred
Marshal DeHayer
Yale Men in Troop A Serve in War Effort
Walter Camp notes in Collier's Weekly that twenty four Yale men serve in troop A of New York and about one in fifteen Yale graduates or undergraduates are under arms. He compares college enlistment to the overall male conscription rate, saying many college men are eager to join the front whether as officers or privates, stressing readiness and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
New York
United States
Walter Camp
Collier’s Weekly
Fountain County Inmates Transferred For Overcrowding
Prisoners from Fountain and surrounding counties are moved from Kidiana to the north prison due to Jeffersonville facility crowding. Names include Charles Hughes and Charles Parkman of Fountain, plus others from Jefferson, Madison, Vanderburgh, Posey, Parke, Porter, and nearby counties. several are noted as incorrigibles or repeat offenders with various term counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
George Buckman
Monroe County
Charles Keeler
Madison County
Ben Putnam
Gibson County
Harry Jackson
Noble County
Charles Hughes
Fountain County
Charles Parkman
Louis Green
Jefferson County
Frank Maynor
Mattisen County
Frank Jones
Vanderburg County
Leroy Sloane
Wabash
Michael O'Neil
Parke County
John Doe
Porter County
John Smith
Vanderburg
Frank House
Marion County
Albert Carrall
Robert Shoaf
Posey County
Bud Skaggs
Walter Taylor
Posey
Samuel Mitchell
George Davia
William Davis
William Hughea
Todd Mitchell
Clark County
John
Resolutions Endorse Rabb for Indiana Supreme Court
Fountain and Warren counties bar association members endorse Hon Joseph M Rabb for Judge of the Indiana Supreme Court Third District. They praise his sixteen years as Fountain Circuit Court presiding judge, military service, honesty and firmness, and urge Republican State Convention to place his name on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
21St Judicial Circuit
Joseph M. Rabb
Supreme Court of
Indiana
Covington
I Nd
Fountain Circuit
Warren County
Supreme Court
Third Judicial District
21A
I. E. Schoonover
H. C. Yount
Jas. W. Brissey
A. T. Livengood
John B. Martin
A. H. Lindley
W. Heath
Williamsport
Ind
Warren Circuit Court
Drst Judicial Circuit
Mbermit
Third
Death of Mrs. Glover at home near Wead ersburg
Mrs. Himar Glover aged 31 died Sunday after a long illness at her home west of Weadersburg. She leaves a husband and three children, married two years, maiden name Mattie Smith. Funeral Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Phillips officiating. Interment at Osborn Prairie attended by Mr. and Mrs. Cal Scherer from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weadersburg
Himer Glover
Mattie Smith
Surrenders and Cuban troop withdrawal announced by telegraph
Washington reports Santiago has surrendered and Spain seeks commissioners to discuss Cuban affairs. No more troops will be sent or withdrawn from Cuba. Also noted is a local accident report about Abner DeHaven badly burned lighting a lamp. recovery listed as long and uncertain. A brief item mentions light weight dress goods sale at Loeb's and a Covington horse theft incident linked to J C Spencer as per Danville Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner DeHaven
Ones
Mr. Delavon
Covington
Danville
Springfield
Spencer
State Board to redeem bonds and reduce debt
The State Financial Board plans to retire 3200,000 in outstanding bonds this week through Winslow Lanier & Co. The funds go to the German Savings Bank of Brooklyn and will settle the April temporary loan and the 1880 loan, reducing total indebtedness. Local notices urge careful budgeting as military expenditures and future bond needs loom. Also notes about marriage certificate stamps and a hay fork accident, plus street improvement disputes in Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Financial Board
Winslow, Lanier & Co
New York
German Savings Bank of
Brooklyn
Scholz
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Terrible Clover Leaf Accident Kills Two Crewmembers
Friday Frank McBee fireman and John D Fields engineer on the Clover Leaf gravel train were instantly killed near Silverwood when the engine left the track on a steep grade. The two men died under the engine while cars and gravel were crushed. a 12 year old boy aboard escaped unharmed. Dr Myers attended the scene. The report notes McBee recently married. Fields left a wife and several children. For sale The Book Store retiring owner Josephine Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McBee
John D. Fields
Silverwood
Kirkpatrick
Georgia Funk
Attica
Frankfort
C. L. Myers
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending July 13 1898
The post office lists letters for Robert Lucas Mrs Clara Morris Charles Teegarden and Wm Wilson as advertised. Callers are directed to say advertised when inquiring. F W Born postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lucas
Clara Morris
Charles Teegarden
Wm. Wilson
F. W. Born
P. M
Suit in Chambers Over Notary Bond Released
The case of Hubert N Voliva and B M Kiff vs Arthur Voliva was heard Tuesday afternoon in chambers before Judge Rabb. The court granted release of the plaintiffs from the defendant's bond at the defendant's costs. John B Martin represented the plaintiffs and the defendant defaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert N. Voliva
B. M. Kiff
Arthur Voliva
Rabb
Chambers
John B. Martin
Marriage Unites Chas Dowell and Miss Daisy Grubbs
Chas Dowell and Daisy Grubbs of Waterman Parke county were wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s home in a ceremony performed by Rev. Allen of Terre Haute. The groom’s relatives and many friends in the city join the Republican in offering congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Dowell
Daisy Grubbs
Waterman
Parke County
Rev. Allen
Terre Haute
Stabbed in affray near Scottsburg during circus advertising row
Joshua Lord, an employee of J. H. La Pearl, was stabbed in a cutting affray in Scottsburg Indiana after a quarrel with two men in front of a saloon. He suffered three long cuts and two deep stabs and was taken to Columbus hospital. His home is Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Lord
J. H. LaPearl
Scottsburg
Ind
Lord
Columbus
Danville
Jail Wedding Sparks Debate Over Release Conditional
Judge Rabb faced questions about Charley Francis marrying Mary Lamb if released. Francis, jailed on a bastardy charge, wed at the jail parlors with Pink Miller officiating. Sheriff Scherer ordered departure. best men included Doc Elwell, Charlies Summs, Dave Adkins, Chas Bright, and Chas Stuart. Turnkey Tipton served as usher. Guests of honor were Miss Mattie Asbury and Miss Howey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Howey
The Twain Become One
Last Wednesday evening six welock Bert Elsmore and Miss Erie Robb united in marriage by Ben J. Elston. They will drive to the country then leave for the east for one or two months and plan to reside in Covington after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welock
Bert Elsmore
Erie Robb
Ben J. Elston
East
Covington
Eld
Elimore
George Robb
False report of Samuel L. Baldwin's death circulated
Saturday rumors claimed Shawnee township trustee Samuel L. Baldwin was dead. County auditor Chas. Stuart and his wife checked his home and found him alive and in good health after a day in the harvest field. Relief spread as Attica residents learned Baldwin was well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Baldwin
Shawnee Township
Attica
Alsc
Baldwin
Land of the Living
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Loeb’s
Boyd
Mr. Dice
T. M. Rinn
Miss Hangah
Mr. Rinn
Thia
Mr. Rine
Misa Hannah
Historic Relief
L. Gregory
M. Denman
Patriotic College
Hon
Joseph Rabb
Fountain and
Warren Counties
Victor H. Ringer
Orlando L. Winks
Cheater G. Rossiter
Ele Stansbury
IT. D. Billings
Wm. B. Durborow
Robb's Meat Market
Bergdahl & Roger's
Santiago
Washington, D. C
Santiago Has Sur
Spain
Cuba
Loeb’s
J. L. Pownsley
Wyand
Marridge
Liberty Street
Joba
Washington
Allen Shaif’s
Josephine Webb
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