Unhappiness in Parke County Couples and Local Notices
Parke county court docket lists fourteen cases for the Fountain circuit term. A $500 reward is offered for the arrest of John Williams for allegedly stealing fourteen head of cattle from C. M. Baker’s Crown Point pasture on Tuesday August 28. Leader ad promotes Will Rose line of suitings for the 15th through 17th. Cayuga Herald notes a jolly party at the fair grounds with local residents. Zeb Booe shifts focus from the telephone exchange to tile manufacturing. New stock of ready made clothing appears at J. Loeb's stores.
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Parke County
Fountain Circuit Court
John Williams
C. M. Baker
Crown Point
Ind
Zeb Booe
Cayugi
Zeb
Steam Corner
86th Reunion to Be Held by 11th Regt Veterans
The 86th reunion of the 11th Regiment led volunteers will be held at Osborn Prairie with Geo F Dick and Cornham promising to attend and address those present. There will be ample food, and strong turnout expected from the county old soldiers. The event aims to boost attendance despite potential losses from the gambling and liquor ban.
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Osborn Prairie
Closing Picnic at Portland Arch Hints October Date
Arrangements are under way for a grand season finale picnic at the Portland arch in October with several noted speakers and musical groups as attractions. The date is not fixed yet. The Leader displays attractive Overcoats and Ladies Wraps. Hetfield lodge Knights of Pythias Newtown celebrated a Indianapolis style ice cream festival and grand parade after their recent victory drawing many knights from nearby towns. the event was a success in every detail.
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Portland Arch
the Arch
Hetfield Lodge K. of P. of
Newtown
Indianapolis
Indanapolis
Pleasure boat outing on the river near Perrysville
W. W. Layton and family Elijah Board and family and Ghas EL Winsley and family chartered a boat for a day on the river. They traveled downstream to Perrysville where they had dinner then returned to a river island for supper. All enjoyed the excursion and hope to repeat it soon.
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W. W. Layton
Elijah Board
EL Winsley
Perrysville
The Kellar Suit Heads Toward Trial in Sept Term
Maggie Kellar sues Geo Y Thomas et al over damages set for trial on Tuesday September 27. The case promises to draw a large crowd with many witnesses and visitors from surrounding counties. The article notes preparedness and hopes the trial ends the Shanks tragedy troubles. It recalls a 1897 Johnson Farr burglary case linked to Yeada and Williamsport bloodhounds, Perry Walton’s conviction, and Edward Bowman’s delayed arrest and later circuit court plea.
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Maggie Kellar
Geo. Y. Thomas
Republican
Johnson Farr
Yeada
Williamsport
Perry Walton
Edward Bowman
Walton
Bowman
Lederer
Cnet
Jeffersonville Reformatory
New Veedersburg Boarder Sought By Sheriff
Cal Lederer rents rooms to a fresh arrival from Veedersburg named Chas Hartnett. Hartnett is accused of stealing thirty one dollars from Jas Freybeck. He remains jailed pending court after failing to raise five hundred dollars for bail.
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Cal Lederer
Veedersburg
Sheriff's Abode
Chas. Hartnett
Jas. T. Freybeck
Lafayette Plans Peace Jubilee Parade Leader
Lafayette schedules a peace Jubilee for September 21. If the 158th regiment is mustered out in time its band will lead the parade.
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Lafayette
Australian Native Becomes U S Citizen in Attica
On Monday James Meika, an Australian native, filed naturalization papers at the clerk's office and is now a bona fide United States citizen with all rights and privileges. His home is in Attica.
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James Meika
Australia
United States
Attica
Woodmen Lodges to Hold Joint Picnic in Vermilion County
The Modern Woodmen lodges of Foster and Gessie plan a joint picnic at Howard Chapel Grove in Vermilion County. A large turnout from neighboring lodges is expected and a date announcement will follow.
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Foster and
Gessie
Howard Chapel Grove
Vermillion County
Kingman Couple Weds in Clerk's Office
Lewis Mull and Oddie L. Ray of Kingman were married in the county clerk's office last Friday. Require Miller led the ceremony and was first to salute the bride in a simple county ceremony.
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Kingman
Lewis Mull
Oddie L. Ray
Require Miller
Judge Rabbad Journed Court to Resume Monday
On Tuesday evening Judge Rabbad adjourned court until Monday to take up work rapidly. Yesterday morning the judge went to Chicago to meet his son George who was expected to arrive. George is a soldier who has been at Santiago and is among those ordered to Springfield to be mustered out.
Persimmon Brigade to Hold Ninth Annual Reunion in Indianapolis
The Eleventh Annual Reunion of the Persimon Brigade Association for the 115th 116th 117th and 118th Indiana Volunteer Regiments will convene September 14 1898 in the Criminal Court Room at the Indianapolis Court House during State Fair week. First meeting at 10 30 A M with a grand camp fire and evening entertainment. Reduced railroad rates announced for all lines serving the city during State Fair week. J M Cassell Brigadier Secretary.
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Persimon Brigade Association
Ind. Vols
Court House
Indianapolis
R. R
J. M. Cassell
Brig. Sey
Retiring from the Ring Corbett Aims for Rest
Ex-champion Corbett says in a Chicago interview he plans to retire and not meet McCoy before October 15. He cites fatigue with boxing and glamor, hints at San Francisco business, and notes a pending Hawthorne club agreement while aiming to recover losses from Carson. He also mentions grocery shopping at Bergdahl's for fine eating.
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Carson
Lost but No Reward On Voyage Back From Veedersburg
Editor Berry and School Supt Gossett left Veedersburg for Cayuga to cover a murder story. After a wrong turn near Perrysville they raced a fleeing doctor who evaded them, then an old man with a shotgun halted a theft attempt and sent them toward Cayuga. They reached their destination safely and offered fifty cents for help.
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Berry
Gossett
Jonathan
David
Veedersburg
Cayuga
Perrysville
Elbertson Hotel
Cayuga Fair
Bayseed
Estate confusion over Mary Yount heirs leads to legal disparity
Relatives in a distant county learned from unposted parties that Mary Yount left substantial wealth, including several hundred acres of land and town property, prompting them to hire Rice & Potter of Lafayette to protect their rights. Only about 600 dollars in residence property appeared, leaving little for the lawyers’ fees. Catharine Glover, Troy township pioneer, dies at age 90 or older, with services held in Covington and burial in Osborn Prairie cemetery amid a large funeral turnout.
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Mary Yount
Lafayette
Rice & Potter
Rice
City
Catharine Glover
Glover
Troy Township
Chas. Stuart
Pulaski County
Ithia City
Joshua Walker
Nome
Tadianapolia
Mary LaBaw
Savanai Ward
William Glover
Seventh
Harrison Streets
Ray
A.W. Jackmen
Osborn , Prairie Cemetary
Covington
Local Couple Honored by Visit of Stone Bleff Orchestra
Tom Purdue and his wife of Shawnee enjoyed a delightful home entertainment when the Stone Bleff orchestra visited on a recent Friday. Ellea Brown and his phonograph accompanied the group, praised as one of the best in the country by the Ledger.
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Tom Purdue
Shawnee
Stone Bleff Orchestra
Ellea Brown
Purdue
Stone Bhuiff
Ledger
Adultery case in Attica hearsay preliminary hearing to day
May Hudson and Tom Butt of Attica face a preliminary hearing before Justice Pilcher after their attorney did not seek a change of venue. The Hudson girl is on bond of 825 with I E Schoonover as surety while Butts reportedly fled the area.
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May Hudson
Tom Butt
Attica
Justice Pilcher
Attia
Hudson
I. E. Schoonover
Butts
Don’t Lose Your Vote In Indiana Election Rules
Aged election notice urges voters to move before deadlines to vote. It explains Indiana qualifications require six months in the state sixty days in the county and thirty days in the precinct. Voters moving within counties or between precincts should act before September 8 or October respectively.
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Indiana
Fox Hound Chase Becomes Popular Fair Feature
Secretary Ward reports the fox hound chase at the upcoming fair draws many young and older participants. More hounds will attend than can be accommodated, and the feature is likely to become a permanent attraction sought by patrons.
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Ward
Child Bitten by Suspected Mad Dog Near Lafayette
Effie Evans ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Evans was bitten by a dog killed by Marshal DeHaven. The animal was suspected to be mad and the family sought mad stone treatment in Lafayette. Several dogs may have bitten the animal in question and owners are urged to watch their hounds.
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Effie
John Evans
Marshal DeHaven
Be on Your Guard at Coyington Fair
Warning about the Coyington fair opening next Tuesday warns residents of a large crowd of troublemakers and urges precautions. Citizens are told to secure valuables, lock doors and windows, and keep dogs at home to avoid losses or harm as tramps may flood the town and countryside.
Georgetown Band and John Caspar Salmon to Headline Fair Music
The fair will feature daily first class music on the grounds and public square. The Georgetown band, among the nation’s best, will perform daily with cornetist John Caspar Salmon offering solos. Salmon’s solos are highlighted as the main value for admission. Management promises strong attractions and urges generous patronage.
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Georgetown
John Caspar Salmon
Walks on Three Legs After Falls and Ills
Attorney A H Lindley suffered a serious fall when a gutter tripped him, injuring a lower limb under heavy weight. Rheumatism worsened the injury and left him bedbound. Yesterday he managed to go downtown using three legs and hopes his troubles ease.
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A. H. Lindley
Heavy circuit court docket lists 110 cases
The term opens with a crowded docket of 110 cases including 108 civil and seven state actions. It features 14 divorces, seven damage suits, two malicious prosecutions, one for E of melen, one libel action, and two for b astard y. Notable filings include Maggie Kellar v Geo Thomas for damages and McBroom rape case.
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Circuit Court
Dama
E Ofmelen
Maggie Kellar
Geo. W. Thomas
Zephamiah Ottinger
Maggie
Change in School Books Debated by State Board
The State Board of Education will advertise for bids on new geographies arithmetic and copy books for ten years after July 1899. Fourth and fifth readers will be revised. Current geographies, adopted when the law passed ten years ago, will be replaced.
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State Board of Education
Rhodes Family Reunion In Mitch Conovat Grove
The Rhodes family holds its annual gathering at Mitch Conovat's grove in Wabash township on Sunday September 11. Attendees come from near and far for an all day meeting with baskets of food and speeches and anecdotes intended to entertain all ages.
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Rhodes
Mitch Conovat
Wabash Township
Divorce docket adds two cases in Fountain circuit court
Two new divorce actions appear in the Fountain circuit court docket. Mel ynra Redden sues James W for divorce alleging separation since February 1800 and lack of support. Mary J Teegarden seeks divorce from James T for abandonment since November 1863 and requests custody of their daughter.
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Fountain Circuit Court
Melynra Redden
James W. United
James W.han
Attics
Ll. BE. Schoonover
Mary J. Teegarden
James 'T
Wabash Township
James ‘Lipton
James ‘T
Harmony
Judge James McCabe Ill After Several Weeks Sickness
The many friends of Hon. Judge James McCabe are pained to learn of his serious illness. He has been ill for several weeks and three physicians were summoned to his bedside as condition became critical last Sunday. Since then a change for the better has occurred and hopes for a speedy recovery are entertained.
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James McCabe
Drawing Card at Fair Show Featuring Prof Jackson Trio
Prof Jackson's Equine Paradox and Roman Hippodrome are drawing cards at the fair. Miss Alice Jackson is a fearless rider, offering feats worth more than admission. The company will be at the fair next week, with unprecedented attractions promised by the management.
Dem Council Faces Criticism Over Job Bid and Clawson Home Loss
The piece portrays Mort Clawson, a poor Democrat, struggling to pay for his east city home. A stranger proposed a city job for $200 more per year than Clawson earned, and the Democratic council, citing economy, favored the higher bid, risking Clawson losing his home.
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Mort Clawson
New Mayor Takes Office in Informal City Council Meeting
An informal gathering at the council chambers Tuesday sees Arista Livengood formally transfer duties to Mayor Miles. Miles delivers a plain talk on firehouse quarters, light upgrades, and a short trot of civic criticism, while ex mayor and officials discuss minor decor and space concerns.
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Arista Livengood
Miles
Livengood
W. J. Sryan
Council Chamber
McKinley
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Elen Allen
Ethel Miles
Mary Cardiff
Grace Dunlap
Clara Moore
Bess Dunlap
Marx Herzog
Lew Dunlap
A. B. van Houtin
Fair Grounds
J. Loeb's
Joseph Entwistle
Kingman Star
Carrie Evans
Burnell
Vigo
Entwistle
Star
Joe
Fountain
Warren and Vermillion County Agricultural Association
Kellar
The
Persimmon Brigade
Bergdahl’s Grocery Store
Loeb’s
Catharine Clover
Robb's
Nid Hunt Honer
New York
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