Tragic shooting ends long legal clash in Covington
Mayor O S Jones shot George A Hutts during a confrontation in Livengood's office after Hutts threatened and chased several men over disputed judgments. Hutts died from a heart wound after Jones fired two shots one missing and another entering Hutts. Jones surrendered to the sheriff and expressed remorse while Hutts lay dead in Cox's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Jones
Perry Lewis
W. E. Livengood
John B. Martin
Andrew Marshall
S. H. Elwell
Livengood
Martin
Jones
Wm. H. Cox
Chauncy Vickery
Mr. Cox
Vickery
Hutts
W.E. Livengood
Fox
Mr. Livengood
Dr. Myers
George W. Martin
Sanger
Dre Myers
Stout
Tragedy in Mill Creek Township Heats Community
The inquest reveals George A Hutts was fatally shot by Oliver S Jones in Livengood’s office after Hutts repeatedly threatened lawyers and opponents. Jones, a mayor and reform figure, defends his actions as self defense and claims Hutts advanced with a heavy chair before the fatal shot. Funeral services were held at Centennial church with Hutts buried beside family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutts
John B. Martin
O. P. Lewis
O. S. Jones
W.E. Livengood
Andrew Marshall
Capt. Billings
Livengood
Jones
George A. Hutts
Oliver S. Jones
C. A. Chaney
North Third Street
Centennial Church
Mill Creek Township
Geo. A. Hutts
Mayor Jones
Warren County
Baltimore
Possum Hollow
Veedersburg Street Fair Set for October Dates
The Veedersburg street fair known as the Daddy of em all will run the last week in October from the 23rd to the 2nd inclusive. C M Berry is president, Joseph K Irwin secretary, Hardy Sanger treasurer. The committee aims to make this the largest and best annual event yet with moral up to date shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Berry
Street Fair Association
Joseph K. Irwin
Hardy Sanger
Death of Pioneer Lydia Hunt at 86 in Fountain County
Mrs. Lydia Hunt widow of Frederick Hunt died after a brief illness at the home farm four miles north of the city. Born Lydia Van Dorn in 1818 she spent her life in Fountain county and offered much local history. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the family residence, Rev. J. P. Henson officiating, burial in Mount Hope cemetery.
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Lydia Hunt
Frederick Hunt
Home Farm
Hunt
Lydia van Dorn
Fountain County
J. P. Henson
Mount Hope Cemetery
Notice disavows connection with El mer Bowers by Republican office
A formal notice states El mer Bowers has no connection with the Republican office since June 1905. The public is warned that any business dealings with him under the office’s name are at the applicant's own risk. Signed by T. A. Clirron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bowers
T. A. Clirron
Tile and Saw Mill Destroyed by Fire at Steam Corner
The tire and saw mill of James Farr near Steam Corner burned last week. Nothing was saved. Loss about 32000 dollars with no insurance. The fire origin is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farr
Steam Corner
Eva Schenck’s Carbolic Acid Attempt Recovered
Miss Eva Schenck of near Waynetown took carbolic acid in a moment of personal crisis last week. Prompt medical aid saved her life. She expressed sorrow that the attempt failed. Mental alteration is cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Schenck
Waynetown
Anderson Ratcliff Arrested in Terre Haute Disturbance
Anderson Ratcliff was taken into custody in Terre Haute on Tuesday night in a demented condition. His pursuers followed Thursday, tracing a rapid downward course. Those acquainted with Ratcliff expect the troubled path to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Ratcliff
Terre Haute
Anderson
Old Settler Keeling Livengood Dies After Brief Illness
Keeling Livengood, a longtime county resident and familiar Old Settlers figure at Yeddo, died early Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Thursday with interment at the Centenial burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeling Livengood
Yeddo
Big Four to abandon Hillsboro coal chutes
The Big Four railroad will abandon the chutes east of Hillsboro burned last winter. Engineers have been coaling at the site since then and will relocate to Crawfordsville to build larger chutes for future coal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four Railroad
Hillsboro
Crawfordsville
Gavel From Savannah Oak Presented to Rev. Palmer
A gavel cut from an oak tree that supposedly sheltered John Wesley during his sermons in Savannah was recently given to Rev. J. H. Palmer by M. L. Kenney of Atlanta, a former parishioner. Palmer carried the item to the North Western Conference now meeting in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanah
John Wesley
J. H. Palmer
M. L. Kenney
Atlanta
National Congress of Mothers Trip to Indiana Meeting
Mrs. Frederic Schoff, president, and Mrs. Edwin C. Grice, secretary, plan a Westward trip to organize the Congress work. They will meet Indiana women at Central Christian church in Indianapolis on Monday September 25. Interested observers are invited to attend and contact Mrs. C. E. Shields for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Schoff
National Congress of Mothers
Edwin C. Grice
West
Congress
Indiana
Central Christian Church
Indianapolis
C. E. Shields
Hazlewood
Ind
Notice to Settle for Dr. Charles Ludlow debts
Notice to all persons indebted to Dr. Charles Ludlow to call at the residence on North Fifth Street and settle immediately. Mrs. C. A. LupLow.
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Charles Ludlow
North Fifth
C. A. LupLow
Poultry Thieves Targeted by Local Watch Group
A secret organization of poultry raisers has formed to monitor yards for thieves. Men are employed to patrol farms with the aim of apprehending culprits. The first capture will receive the full extent of the law, and then some.
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Attica Press
Dedicatory Services At Grange Chapel On Mound Prairie
Dedicatory services for Grange Chapel on the Mound Prairie occur Sunday morning at 10 30 with Rev J W Nye delivering the sermon. An afternoon service at 2 30 will be by Rev R W Thorre. No collection will be taken home with your baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Chapel
Mound Prairie
J. W. Nye
R. W. Thorre
Congregational Meeting at Presbyterian Church
A congregational meeting will be held Sunday September 17 1905 at 10 30 a m at the Presbyterian church. All members and others interested in the church welfare are cordially invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Death of Mrs Alkire at North East Home
Mrs Eliza Alkire died Friday morning at her home north east of the city from dropsy. She was 72 years, 6 months, and 14 days old. Illness prolonged, death not unexpected. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday afternoon with interment in Steely cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Alkire
Steely Cemetery
Change of Firm at Schesley’s Store
Bond and Company has purchased the Schesley stock of clothing tailoring and gent s furnishings and for thirty days will close out the entire stock. This is your time to get especial bargains. They are now in charge and will be pleased to meet you at Schesley’s old stand north side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond & Company
M. Schesley
Schesley
North Side
Tragedy Near Whitesville Ends in Double Self Destruction
Godfrey Guntle, 70, shot his wife, 60, near Whitesville Montgomery county last Saturday, killing her instantly. After a brief reflection on his crime he fatally shot himself. The motive cited is a renewed quarrel from that day.
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Godfrey Guntle
Whitesville
Montgomery County
Boy Dies in Boswell Fair Shooting Accident
A 12 year old boy, son of Chas Plasket, was fatally shot at the Boswell fair last Thursday. A second boy picked up a target gun believed unloaded, pulled the trigger, and the bullet struck Plasket above the left eye, penetrating the brain. He died about 7 p.m. An inquest was held Friday morning.
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Chas. Plasket
Boswell
Fair Grounds
Plasket
Mrs. F. L. Torres II Feels Ill in Mexico Typhoid
Word reached Monday that Mrs. F L Torres was dangerously ill from typhoid fever contracted in the mountains of Mexico at El Paso Texas as the family sought to return home. By Wednesday morning reports said she was somewhat improved. Leonard Bunte is home for the fair and visiting while his mother recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Torres
Mexico
Elpaso
Texas
E. H. Neteker
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C. S. Jones
Georg A. Ruits
Huttsad
Geo. Hutts
Giles W
Harriette Hutts
Jackville
Wallace
Mattie Vanhook
George
Covington
Giles W. Hutts
Harris Philpott
Veedersburg
Congregational Meeting
Boswell Fair
F. L. Torres II
Leonard Bunt
Lafayette
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