Act to Test Date Change for Township Elections
The article outlines a legal challenge to the 1874 act changing township election dates from November to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1845, with suits planned in Whitley circuit court against the county clerk and township officers. It notes potential appeals, the impact on over two thousand officers and school superintendents, and mentions local social and court news including a Whist Club event, a fence dispute, a lynching report critique, a K of P case, cattle/horse sales, and various local appointments and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Columbia Township
Whitley
Bs Iis
Ilse Sromne Cone
John Smith
D. H. Beasley
Attica
Indiana would raise twenty thousand troops in twenty four hours
Adjutant General Gore said Indiana could muster 20 000 troops within a day after war is declared though he doubted a war would occur. He praised the militia’s readiness and said three thousand well equipped men could be furnished quickly. The governor’s office is flooded with volunteers and inquiries from groups like the Union Veterans Union offering rapid support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Wilann
Indiana
Havana
Daniel L. Brown
Union Veterans Union
Mas
Deaths and trials mix in Indiana news roundup
The death of Elias Keplinger at 1216 South 1st Street Terre Haute Indiana is reported with details of his age and family. Separate notes cover the Commercial Club of Covington planning work to boost local enterprise and Rockville, Indiana, hosting the second trial of Dr. W R Stout for alleged complicity in a death with jurors seated and court proceedings under Judge Stimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South 1St Street
Terre Haute
Ind
O'Clowk
Covington
Herneli
Gut
Rockville
W. R. Stout
Grace McClamrock
Stimson
White
Thomas
W. T. Whittington
Crawfordsville
Howard Maxwell
Chas McCabe
A. B. Anderson
James T. Johnsop
Puett & McFadden
An Old Maid Carnival at Newtown Town Hall
The Aid Society of the M E church hosts an old maid carnival at Newtown town hall on Saturday March 4 with admission 20 cents and reserved seats 25 cents on sale at E E Keyts tailor shop Richland residents promise a fun event. Republican State Committee actions plan district love feasts and a state convention date in Evansville. Rev C E B Fowler to preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening for the Presbyterians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Spooner
Evansville
Newtown
Aid Society
M. E. Church
Richland
E. E. Keyt
Anddard S
Hornley
Democratic Party
Chicago
Republican Party
C. EB. Fowler
The
Baptist Church
Opera House fills for George Monroe troupe show
The Opera House was packed last Friday as George Monroe and his company presented the farce comedy A Happy Little Home. The troupe showcased polished performances and standout dancing, earning praise for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Monroe
Covington
Richmond
Subscriptions to The Republican Urge Delinquent Payups
The Republican notes many subscribers have paid but only four percent owe. it vows decisive steps to collect overdue balances. It reports upgrades to printing equipment funded by these payments and urges immediate settlement, inviting readers to renew with the Republican and other papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Charley Berry’s Chronic Kicking in Veedersburg Tales
The Vil lage Tattler editor Charley Berry is mock criticized for a habit of railing against local issues. The column ridicules his tirade about Fountain County roads and county seat praise while noting Charley’s harmless nature. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hegg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Berry
Village Tattler
Veedersburg
Charley
Farmer
Fountain County
Trial set in State v Alem Curtis for December 17 larceny burglary robbery
In Veedersburg Alem Curtis faces three grand jury counts in circuit court with larceny burglary and robbery tied to an assault on Mr and Mrs Enoch Thompson on December 17. Judge Kennedy presides as jurors are drawn and key testimony centers on Curtis being in Veedersburg that evening. The defense and prosecution prepared for a full court day with witnesses to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alem Curtis
Alem
Enoch Thompson
There
Rabb
Kennedy
Crawfordsville
Brissey and Stansbury
J. B
Thompson
Silverwood
Cassidy
Danville
Fountain County
Foreclosure and court actions listed in Fountain county notices
A Fountain county miscellany reports foreclosure actions, quiet title suits, and debt judgments including the Attics Building and Loan Association v Stephens, Nixon v Cates, and Morris v Morris. It notes various court outcomes, a bastardy dismissal, partition order, and a February mortgage decrease touted with political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Attics Building and Loan Association
Tames N. Stephens
James Price
James Tenderson
Charles A. Dick
Elizabeth Kraté
John Miller
Wm. Songer
Copeland Bros
Mary E. Reed
Admx
Ruthy Compton
Dee’d
Puff
Jas. W
Mary T. Nixon
H. Cates
Nathan T. Morris
Walter
Morris l
J. W. Ratcliff
Pliff
Gilman
Silas Shepherd
Eward Patton
Elmer Hershbarger
Mary D. Shusser
Clinton
Glen Morgan
Mary Morgan
Terrible Accident Claims Life at Waynetows Saw Mill
George Anderson, head sawyer at Charter's saw mill in Waynetows, slipped at work last week and his arm was severely severed by a large saw. He received medical attention and is dying as well as could be expected under the harrowing circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anderson
Waynetows
Anderson
Charter’s
Letter List for Week Ending March 2 1898
The notice lists recipients including Briggs, Mr. J M Pearson Chas, Bishop, Mrs Rebecca Shaw, Rebeccs, Tanper, Web, Mr F W Boyp, P M for the week ending March 2 1898. It records names in a late 19th century communication or postal listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
J. M. Pearson
Chas
Bishop
Rebecca Shaw
Rebeccs
Tanper
F. W. Boyp
P. M
Farm for Rent Seeks 160 Acres with Pasture and Grains
James N. Shears sought a license to wed Anna D. Clark in Covington but failed to prove she was over 18. Deputy clerk Wyand refused the license after a missing satisfactory age proof. O 8 Douglass listed as contact in the county clerk’s office last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Covington
James N. Shears
Anna D. Clark
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Lee Wood
Smith and Witherspoon
Sam YT. Brown
Mr. Ketcham
Ketcham
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Charles Roman
Saturn Lodge No 90
K. of
P. of
Coal Creek
James Brissey
Mr. Roman
Lucas Nebeker
Lodge
Roman
Eulalia
John Martin
I. Jacobs
Mattie Vornet
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Zeke Marlatt
B. Henry
Jessie Hawthorn
B. G
James Akin
J. Sheldon
Boston
Frank Martin
Charles Cole
George Grittin
Decorate
Wm. Marvin
A. Bushen
Toledo
Edward 4
Chas. Cole
Willard Cave
Wilco
Loomington
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Wilhite & Niceley
Niceley
Wilhite
Elocution
T. M. Henpenson
Joliss. Martin
Richland Township
Phremis Creen
Gierite Ve- Winnie
Stanfroth Athenitins
Ledger
Warren
Warren County
John McCord
Adams Township
Robert Chandler
William Stephens
Newton Statsenl
Wiliam Genminer
Washington Township
Dr. Jones
Carbondale
Mr. Jones
Miarshield
Ed Livengood
Liberty Township
Frank Vuan Reed
Elias Keplinger
Joseph Hegg
Alem Curtis On
Triad
J.T. Carter
Cain
Chas. Nelson
Logan
J. BE. Dick
Wao
Marksbury
Abe Auter
Shawnee
J. R. Hamilton
Sam Ward
Troy
Geo. Law
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Philander Cox
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Amos Smith
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Anna EB
Rune
Harry Wo Fouce
Mattie EL Pitthe
Cop Et Tran Reine
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James T. Bell
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