Tragic drowning of George L. Merryman in Wanpash River
George L. Merryman of this city drowned Sunday while fishing a trot line on the Wanpash River near Attica. His overturned boat left him in the water after cramps, with two young witnesses. recovery occurred about 1:30 p.m. near the scene. The victim, born August 20, 1860, was a printer for the Fountain Warren Democrat. He leaves four children and his ailing father. funeral services were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery after arrival of his body.
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Attica
George L. Merryman
Wanpash
James Merryman
Cal. Shelton
George
George W. Merryman
North Fifth Street
A. L. DeLong
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Cily
Ofice
Fountain Warren Democrat
Ile
Newtown to Hold Annual Races This July
Newtown organizers announce races will be run again this year on Saturday July 15. Last year’s event drew a strong crowd and is expected to surpass it, with Covington’s delegation traveling to boost attendance and ensure a successful gathering.
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Newtown
Covington
The Shell Exploded In Portland Area Incident
Little Fred Cooksey, son of Birs Cooksey, living with grandfather Fred Hunt near Portland, played with a cartridge leading to a terrible facial burn and possible eye injury. Doctors cannot yet say if injuries are permanent. he vows not to handle cartridges again.
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Little Fred
Birs
Cooksey
Fred Hunt
Portland
Buckner and Bell Aid Attica Masonic Initiation
Dr J P Buckner and recorder James T Bell assisted in Attica at a Masonic initiation with a grand banquet afterward. The goat riders were A M Peacock of the Ledger and Arch E Ray the shoeman. Peacock and Ray expect to resume business soon. A union patriotic meeting for Covington and surrounding countryside is planned at the Methodist Church next Sunday at 7:30 with pastors and citizens, plus patriotic songs.
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J. P. Buckner
James T. Bell
Attica
A. 5
Peacock
The
Ledger
Arch E. Ray
Meyers
Buckner
Bell
Ray
Friends of Co. G
Covington
Friends of
Co. G
Camp Gee
H. Thomas
Chickamauga
G. A. Carstensen
155Th Reg.t. LY
Oldest Patent Applicant Samuel Stout Granted Gate Patent
Samuel Stout of Newcomb Illinois has just been granted a patent for a farm gate through Copp & Co. patent attorneys in Washington D C. At eighty years old he is likely the oldest person to have ever taken out a patent.
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WashingTon
Samuel Stout
Newcomb, Ilinois
Copp & Co
Washington, D.C
Stone Bluff Scandal Attracts Local Attention And Court Buildups
The Veedersburg News reports a Stone Bluff scandal involving Elmer Shaw accused of adultery with Zeph Ottinger’s wife. The affair sparked a late night court scene at the Stone Bluff schoolhouse with Squire Dice and Attorney Dwiggins handling the case, Shaw bound over to the circuit court and later released on bond. Also noted are a prize cow claim from Mrs Ed Lee, death of Mrs Elizabeth King in Mill Creek and a proposal to open a bowling alley in town to provide wholesome recreation.
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Stone Blull
Veedersburg
Marshal Wertz
Stone Bluff
van Buren
Squire Dice
Dwiggins
Elmer Shaw
Blackstone
Shaw
Zeph Ottinger
Squire
Siw Bond
Fletcher Minick
Vincennes
Rabb
Electric Road Seen Advancing Toward Monticello
W Sayers, president of the proposed Electric Road, praised local workers and urged quick resolution of land needs for a power station and car shops. He said construction would begin near Monticello in both directions, forecasting a boost to Covington with a new boom and calling for public support for the enterprise.
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William Miles
W. Sayers
Sayers
Barnes
Monticello
Death of Murphy Lewis Honored Fountain County Veteran
Murphy Lewis, aged 60, a longtime Fountain County figure and former county treasurer, died of heart failure at his son Joe’s home. He was a Civil War veteran and a member of GALR. His funeral was held at the Presbyterian church with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery, attended by family and a large mournful gathering.
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Murphy Lewis
Perry
Joe
Lewis
Fountain County
Faily All Boys
Mr. Lewis
Rosedale
Ind
James
Perry Lewis
Fowler
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
GALR
W. HL
Kokomo
Jon
Clarence
Ira
Frank
Hoopeston
Burglars Enter Dr Loomis House In Perrysville
The Journal reports burglars broke into Mrs Dunbar's rooms in Dr Loomis's house via a window on a Wednesday night. Dr Loomis heard activity but mistook it for Grant and did not intervene. They ransacked lower rooms then left through an open front door without stealing anything, unaware Neat Smith had moved.
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T. H. McGeorge
Fire Department
McGeorge
Council
Perrysville
Mrs. Dunbar
Dr. Loomis
Smith
Jerrysville
Fourth of July spirit prompts nationwide celebration
The Indianapolis Journal urges a patriotic Fourth with public demonstrations for returning soldiers. Local items include a fatal near-miss train incident involving a boy and horse drawn wagon, a 76th birthday gathering for Grandmother Crane, fire companies debating council rooms, and a vibrant Epworth League Convention in Covington with leaders from Lebanon and Crawfordsville.
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Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Letter List for Week Ending June 13 1848
The document lists names Quinnie Hetrick H J Holman 3 A Loyd Earr Cyrus Rhoades Jim Scabiom Peyton Tucker with a call phrase a lertised attributed to F W Boyd P M.
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Quinnie Hetrick
H.j.holman
A. Loyd Earr
Cyrus Rhoades
Jim Scabiom
Peyton Tucker
F. W. Boyd
P. M
Recruits Gather for 155th Co G in City Visit
Private Charles Godwin has been in the city this week securing recruits for Co. G of the 155th. He went to Attica yesterday. Over 30 men have been enrolled, more than necessary. Dr. Tom Henderson will examine the men today and Adj. Powell will be here.
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Charles Godwin
Co. G
155Th
Attica
Tom Henderson
Adj. Powell
Doctors perform critical operation on Attica man
Thursday morning Dr Towey with Dr Henderson and Dr Myers operated on James Carrojton at the county farm for epilelioma. The left hand spur amputation was performed just above the wrist. James, 69, resident of Attica, is reported as doing well.
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Towey
Tom Henderson
Myers
James Carrojton
James
Attica
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