List of Those Passing the Examination in Co G
The list shows men of Co. G who passed the Indianapolis physical exam and are enrolled as soldiers. Names include Captain W. G. Myles, Lieutenants G. X. Miller and C. L. Clark, sergeants and a long roster of privates, with a rejected list named later. Also reports a head wound from a rock incident and a cat bite requiring medical treatment, plus travel notes from Ed Voris about Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G
Indianapolis
W. G. Myles
G. X. Miller
C. L. Clark
M. W. Savage
Lewis Sweet
Lew Evans
Albert Bostic
Chas
GW. Hendrix
Millard Rhodes
R. DeHaven
Roy Rabb
Maine Day Parade Fetes Veedersburg Residents
Last Monday Veedersburg observed Maine Day with a town parade of schoolchildren and fraternal members, followed by patriotic services in the opera house. A social note reports a local resident from the east part of town facing possible legal trouble over conduct. Mrs Perry Overbay of Richland township celebrated her 60th birthday with a surprise church gathering and a festive feast hosted by neighbors.
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Veedersburg
Perry Overbay
Iichland Township
City liable for street crossings on Jackson street
In Tippecanoe circuit court Judge Kent ruled for Richardson and Glasscock against Attica city, making the city pay $981.92 for street and alley crossings on Jackson street and approving the contract final estimate for tax duplication. The case notes the crossings were 3.5 feet wide but testimony showed 4 feet. Also reported is Pater Beyer of Danville attempting suicide with a revolver but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson and
Glasscock
Attica
Tippecanoe
Kent
Jackson Street
Tragedy and town notes from Covington area headlines
Bent Miller of Hillsboro, 42, committed suicide by carbolic acid after family concern over finances. He left a distressing note to wife and children blaming the drink habit. Multiple local items follow, including a failed assassination attempt, community fair plans, memorial services, and local club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent Miller
Hillsboro
Miller
Bis
Br. Miller
L P. Miller
William Miller
Stone Bluff
City Council Sworn In as New Term Begins
The city council met Monday night with no business but approving many bills. Washington street improvement committee asked for time, report due next meeting. In Lafayette, Henry W. Marshal led Republicans in Purdue County for joint Representative after twenty three ballots among three candidates.
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Washington Street
Lafayette
Henry W. Marshal
Tippacanoe
Lippecanoe
Warren
Marshall
Seplimis
Vatas
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
I T
Carnival of Nations Entertainment at Covington Court No 56
The Ben TLar in Covington hosts a Carnival of Nations on Wednesday evening June 1 with modest admission proceeds benefiting the order. Mrs. Kate Brown, 62, died last Monday near Hillsboro after long residence locally, leaving two sons Ned and all and many relatives. Her remains returned to the city for burial beside her husband and two daughters. A common school graduates alumni meeting is set for May 11 at Covington south building team No 7 to form a group and plan the first annual banquet. Also a cold remedy ad for Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tabs notes refund if not cured.
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Ben Tlar
Covington Court No. 56
Kate Brown
Hillsboro
Sirs. Brown
John Brown
Fountain County
Titerrad
Prescott Grove
Troy Township
Settoal
Covington
Nake
Chas
Dicken
Pree
Ora Blakely
Seo
Muster Roll of Captain Evans’s Indiana Volunteers 1847
Original muster roll of Captain Robert M. Evans's company of Indiana Volunteers in the Mexican War, commanded by Cal. James P. Drake. From Feb 28 1847 to Apr 20 1847. Officers listed include Capt Evans and Lieuts Hansicker Hale Maddox. 36 privates named or implied. roll sent by Mrs Carrie Evans Smith of Crawfordsville.
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J. L. Allen
Robert M. Egan
Indiana
Cal. Jas. P. Drake
United States
Congress
U. S
Mexico
Robt
M. Evans
Fin. L. Maddox
Chas, Hansicker
Isaac C. Hale
Geo
IL i Warren
Jas. H. Rhodeter
Jno
W. Lapp
Abner M. Hetfield
Jas. Stanton
John H. Sharpg
Edward Mallory
W. R. Keep
Tetmus. Wall
Republican Judicial Convention to Nominate in Attica
Delegates from Fountain and Warren counties meet in Attica on Friday May 20 1898 at 2 30 pm to nominate a prosecuting attorney. The committee names Fountain 25 Warren 20 and P W Fleming and J W Cronk co chairmen. The Ladies Literary Association announces a music concert May 16 featuring Nathan H Todd Daisy Ashton Lillian Woodward Gunekel and Geone Langdon with affordable transport on the Wabash Railroad.
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21St District
Fountain and
Warren
Attica
Attor
Ladies Literary Association of
Nathan H. Todd
Daisy Ashton
Lillian Woodward Gunekel
Geone Langdon
Annie Rooney Carrier Robs Boy for Five Cents
The nine year old Annie Rooney Carrier robbed Mrs. Wingert’s eight year old son of five cents. Marshal DeHaven organized a mock court with himself as defense and Mrs. Wingert as prosecutor. Annie confessed after testimony, returned the nickel, and was lectured to avoid crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Rooney
Court of Justice
Wingert
Annie
Art
Mra. W.henally
Fountain County Field Day Set for June 7
The second annual Fountain County Later Scholastic Athletic Association field day will be held at Covington fair grounds on June 7. Attica Willsboro Kingman Newtown Veedersburg and Covington will compete in events including sprints jumps throws and bike races. A silken pennant awaits the winning school and first and second places earn prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Scholastic Athletic Association
Covington Fair Grounds
Attica
Willsboro
Kingman
Newtown
Veedersburg
Covington
Charles Baldwin
Ind
Letter List for Week Ending May 11 1808
Mise Ola Gilman and others advertise goods at low prices. The notice directs readers to Wick Crone’s North 4th Street dwelling store for the merchandise.
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Mise Ola Gilman
FW. Boyp
P.M
Wick Crone
North 4Th Street
Lost Pants and Coin Missing in Attica Burglary
Orrie Clark of Attica reports a burglary during the night that stole his pants and 25 cents from his pockets. The missing item was found later in an alley behind the house while the money remains unaccounted for. A wartime enlistment meeting is announced for Covington on Saturday the 28th at 10 a.m. at the armory, with officers to be elected and volunteers welcome.
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Veedersburg
John Meaker
Stone Bluff
Indianapolis
Camp Mount
Attica Ledger
Orrie Clark
Attica
Orrie
Covington
A. m. James Tipton
H. Elwenn
M. H. Beven
Mare falls into well after colt sparks escape
Jim Watts' mare bolted when a playful colt caused it to run. The animal fell into a rotten well from a yard platform, dropping about fifty feet but living, with audible breathing noted half an hour later. The item blends with other brief notes on camp meals and a Michigan to Danville electric railway project.
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Jim Watts
Will Dochterman
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D. Adama
R. Alexander
Jno. Bartley
Chas, Bennett
F. Bevar
C. Bever
McBoose
C. Cov
H. Coppage
C. ¥. Crane
U. Crockett
L. Crane
F. Crane
W. D. Crawder
0. Dale
W. R. Dawson
All
Diffenderfer
Geo. W. Earl
W. Ellsberry Doe Fitzpatrick
H. H. Fuller
Wm. Nickles
M. Pickett
D. A. Pritchard
Geo. Rhodes
Link Ricketts
F. Riggen
J. Rogan
F. W. Samuels
Will Snodgrass
C. Songer
Wm. Steinhour
W. G. Stmont
L. L. Thomas
E. C. Thompson
B. Fronttman
W. Vandevender
Rob Vanlear
3. Walker
E. Walther
Harry Webber
Rob Yeley
Arthur Martin
Ted Morris
Alvin Francis
Join Vanhook
Warren Yeagy
Ed Robinson
Hos
Sayers
Claud. Smith
John Wheatley
Everett Cade
Frank
Elmer Elwell
G. W. Williams
Mr. Williams
Fred Malone
Fountain
Mrs. Malone
Spain
Ed. Voris
Crawfordsville
Granada
Loeb’s
Webb
Borhand
Pater Beyer
Danville
Beyer
B.S. Miller
Jet
Hesaven
Earnest Freeman
Danville Fair
G. A. BR
A. W. Jackson
Rossville
Jas. T. Bell
J.C. McCoy
Com
J.C. Fremont
the Womans Club
Chas. McCabe
Liberty Street
Woman’s Club
Pedder
Vearl Street
Pearl Street
Peta
the City Council
Carnival of Nations
Brown
Dovanass
Royal
Ayal
York
Michigan
Lliss
Y .Ils
Argor
Lake Maxinkuckes
Momence
Maxine Kuckes
Editorial Association of
Wietfort
Ube
Sears
Plymouth
M. L. Cory
Ladianapoli
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