Alem Curtis Escapes Plan Foiled In Jail
A prisoner Alem Curtis in a jail near a west corridor attempted to saw two bolts and wrench a grating to reach the cellar. Pearman was also jailed but released Friday, enabling Curtis to resume work until a guard intervened. Curtis faced transfer, a tighter watch, and possible reform school denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem Curtis
Curtis
Pearman
Curtis S
Icgkotney
Tlo
Brooks
Monroe Helms
Sheriff Suherer
Cal
Alem
Veedersburg News Responds to Charley and a Window Incident
The Veedersburg News mocks Charley for relying on almanacs and patent medicine ads. Two weeks ago boys near L Dow Patton's home threw a stone at his window. Patton refused window repair, heeded a so called trouble brewer, and the case was heard by Mayor Livengood with no evidence tying any boy to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Charley
L. Dow Patton
Mackay comic opera wowed Covington audience
A large crowd filled the Covington barn Saturday night to see Said Pasha by the Mackay comic opera company. The production impressed with its stage quality, strong chorus, and elegant prima donna voice while the two comedians drew special praise despite unfavorable conditions. The reviewer urges Covington to build an opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasha
Mackay Comic Opera Company
Covington
City Council Approves Washington Street Improvements
The city council in regular session approved the petition to improve Washington street from 4th to 6th with concrete curb gutter and gravel roadway. A road grader was purchased and work will start on approaches. gravel will be used on several streets and holes filled. A June decision postponed the Big 4 bridge matter. Two Amish families arrived in Brown county joining a growing settlement near Tigarea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
4Th
Ith
Liberty
Texas
Bill Smith
John E. Martin
J. L. Allen Hose Co
Mortoth Clareon
A.C. DeHaven
N.N
Cardiff
Keeley Institute
David W. Sanders
J. P
G. W. Bowman
Jackson Township
C. F. Healer
Marshal Farr
Jas. A. Farr
Mill Creek
VanBurem
Dave Reed
Dave Beasley
John Crawford
J. W. Houts
W. A. Robb
Davis Horse Detective Co
John W. Shuter
David E. Shoat
John O'Connell
Coal Creek
John Harsh
Attica
Freeman Pritchett
James Hinds
Veedersburg
D. W. French
Jackson
Williamson & Rice
Williamson & Sparks
Fulton
J.C. Keller
Wabash
Coggins & Orahood
van Buren
F. A. Sheaf
Cain
Sanger & Faulkner
Troy
Myers, Henderson & Towey
Shawnee
J. A. Morris
Logan
Burlington & Burlington
Davis
Rice & Green
Richland
Armstrong, Shepherd, Claypool & Aydelott
Portland
Bear Creek
Big Shawnes
O. K. Charles Archer
Benjamin Carpenter
Austin Gott
Wm. A. Krug
Jeptha Grenard
Jas. C. Murray
Jas. E. Oyler
William Grenard
John W. Suttor
Chas. B. McBroom
Dry Rap Horse Thief Detective Co
A. H. Lindley
Foster
J. T. Carter
Shuait
Beary Reath
Yedde
Garland
Irvin Pavey
Fulton Township
Marvin Mitchell
James H. Tipton
Wabash Township
Samuel J. Snoddy
Samuel Cade
Albert Burnarden
A Hoosier Klondike Mining Venture Draws Crowds
Dr J H Sales farm near Dillsboro hosts a new mining venture after gold dust was deemed pure by the state geologist. A dredge washes forty tons daily by hand now, with plans to power it by gasoline engine. dozens visit as a company forms with Dr Sales as president and Armstrong and Greene in key roles.
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J. H. Sales
Dillsboro
Versailles
Dillsboro Pike
Hoosier Klondike
Aleck Conley
Ohio County
California
Congressional Delegates Convene in Fountain County Meeting
Republicans in Fountain County gathered in mass conventions across townships to elect delegates to the Crawfordsville Congressional Convention on May 24 and to choose state convention delegates. Delegates and alternates from multiple townships were named, with all reporting alignment to Landis and indications that Landis leads delegates in Montgomery Carroll Clinton and Boone as well.
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Fountain County
Crawfordsville
J. M. Meeker
John C. Marr
Landis
Montgomery
Carroll
Clinton
Boone
A Board of Thanks From Juan W Johnson and Wife
A brief note of gratitude from Juan W Johnson and his wife expressing heartfelt thanks for the presents and friendship received. They hope to repay the kindness in the future and pray their lives will lead to good, so friends do not forget their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan W, Johnson
Death Notices and Social Highlights From Local Page
Maggie Foreman died Friday morning at 20 years 3 months 27 days of consumption. She leaves a husband parents siblings and many friends. she joined the Christian church in 1885 at Osborn's Prairie. John Graham died at 72 years 9 months 10 days. funeral held at his residence with Elder A. R. Heath officiating. Euchre gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap hosted about fifty married friends with prizes awarded and out-of-town guests attending. local ads note cider vinegar and baking powder prices.
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Wied
Harriet Koepinger
James
Charles
Oliver
Dora
Wick Crane
Keplinger
Avery
Rev. DeLong
M. E. Church
Harriet
Pear
Maggie Foreman
L. B. Brooks
L’ountain
Qnd
Clifford Foreman
Maggie
Christian Church
Osborn’s Prairie
John
Graham
A. KR. Heath
Graham's Creek
Covington
A. 8. McKinney
J. R. Dunlap
Euchre
Dunlap
Barry Martin
J. KR. Martin
Attica
Rabb
Williamaport
Rich Warren county divorce suit shocks local readers
James A. Anderson of Lafayette sues Joel S. Briggs of West Lebanon for divorce claiming his wife Anna Tyler had ongoing relations with Briggs after marrying Anderson. The suit seeks $20000 in damages as the case, tied to alleged hotel tryst and public scandal, moves through Warren circuit court. Briggs is noted as a prominent, wealthy local figure.
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Warren Circuit
James A. Anderson
Lafayette
Joel S. Briggs
West Lebanon
Joel
Anna Tyler
Warren County
Anna
Jim Anderson
Wes
Storms
Radbourne
Williamadorf
Briggs
John H. Briggs
Attica
Obstructing Highway Case In Williamsport
William Jerdon filed an affidavit against Henry Batt and Joseph Dillman near Marshield accusing them of highway obstruction. At Williamsport Justice Hall they were found to have blocked a road used by the public for over thirty years and were fined 1 cent plus $9.85 costs each, with appeals to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jerdon
Henry Batt
Joseph Dillman
Marshield
Justice Hall
Williamsport
The Raping Wabash Flood Report From Indiana Rivers
The Wabash River rises around Lafayette reached about 164 feet, within six inches of mean high water at the Howell Street Bridge. Low lands below the embankment are submerged and Clinton reports the river again breaking its banks and rising rapidly. Acres of bottom land flood, coal mines flooded, and work suspended as water approaches the 1875 level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Courier
Hrowe Street
Clinton
Wabash
Former Resident Seeks Interest in 1864 Swank Estate
Grant Epps asked a court to recover an alleged share of the Henry Swank estate near Potomac. Swank died in 1864, five of six heirs deeded the farm in 1870. a daughter-in-line left a grandson who was adopted and later learned of his claim. The defense argues the statute of limitations bar, with Judge Bookwalter taking the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Epps
Henry Swank
Potomac
Henry Coats
Covington
Charles Moses
Draper
Buckingham
Bookwalter
Danville Press
Golden Rate store burns again at Dangille Hawaii
The Golden Rate store at Dangille Hawaii burned last Sunday afternoon for the second time in months. Loss estimated at 32000 with 332000 insured. Proprietor Herman Schmitt plans to reopen next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rate
Dangille
Herman Schmitt
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Alem'Curtis
JohncHale
Doverass
J. L. Townsley
Pearl Parish
Kabb
Jeffersonville
Benson Eggers
Danville
Said Pasha
Brown County
Tigarea
Indiana
Steuben County
Dillsboro, Bud
John Sticker
Shawnee Township
Mr. Stucker
Congressional Delegates
Troy Township
Court House
Lewis
D. Case
J. L. Allen
Jilian Martin
Ae Die Etaey
Anes Liree Weinemen
Wlonal
G. W. Boyd, W.W. Layton, Roy Smith, A.P. Lewis
Ed. Davidson
Ira Parrett
Willard H. Smith
Geo. W Crane
J L. Allen, Julian Martin
J.M. Adamson, Banks Hendrix
Logan Township
L. G. Riggin
T. R. Harbaugh
H. A. Martin
J. A. Foster
R. Beamer
al. Lamme
H. Vorst
Harry Hawkins
UD. J. Smith
Will Calvert
W. B. Reed
C. BR. Milford
L. G. Martin
J. W. Whicker
Richland Township
Charles McCollister
Frank McKinney
Seth Bacon
Robert N. Voliva
Lew Kerr
Thomas Shultz
W. T. Mellett
Congressional
A. H. McElwee
A. B. Grimes
W. H. Spinvie
Albert Wilkinson
John R. Hardesty
Albert Burnsides
Frank Baird
Hugh Ritchie
Vanburen
Frank Cooper
Frank Costs
Frank Summers
Karl O’rem
Joe Thompson
UV. LP
Warren
J. W. Bonebrake
Dr. Williamson
Chas. Lowe
Del
George Law
Del—Daley Frazier
James Ellis
Erasmus Bower
Thomas Rowell
Samuell Wells
J.J. Meeker
Thomas Purdue
William J. Bryan
St. Louis
L. E. Jones
Jim Hutson
Royal
Ayal
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