Stabbing at Danville Ends Quietly in Sheriff’s Net
Thurman Russell stabbed Harry Cordray at Danville after Cordray overheard a plot against him. Cordray narrowly survived as witnesses stopped the fight. Russell was arrested. Cordray later married Laura Russell, making a quick end likely.
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Thurman Russell
Harry Cordray
Danville
Liberty Street
Russell
Green's
Danyille
Laura
Cordray
Russel
Laura Russell
Commercial club men visit Kankakee straw board works
On Wednesday afternoon a committee comprising T. M. Rinn J. L. Allen J. Loeb and W. W. Layton left for Kankakee Illinois to inspect the straw board works as part of a location push. They will report back to the local Commercial club after the visit to show they mean business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rinn
J. L. Allen
J. Loeb
W. W. Layton
Kankakee
Commercial Club
Merryman Bros Take Ownership Of Local Meat Market
On Tuesday evening James and Sidney Merryman bought George Robb's meat market and will run it as Merryman Bros. The shop will receive a full overhaul and first class fittings. Both men are longtime residents with Jim Merryman in the business for 15 years and reputed as top butchers in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Sidney Merryman
George Robb
Merryman Bros
Jim
Quiet Warren County wedding ends with Nina Hickman and James Trent
The ceremony took place last evening at the bride’s parents home, with only family present. Nina Hickman and James C. Trent joined in marriage asGeorge Martin officiated. The couple will reside on a farm in Warren County. The groom, son of Tr. Tioul of near Marshfield, is described as a model young man. A new stock of ready made clothing is advertised at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeloer
Squire Hickman
James C. Trent
Nina Hickman
Esq. Geo. Martin
Bud
Tr. Tioul
Marshfield
Warren County
Frida Charley Larson
May McAllister
Newtown
Charley
Joseph Nelson
Nelson
Fowler
Citizens Back Strawboard Works With Bonus and Site
Citizens met at the court house on Monday to consider Mr Penfield s proposal. They voted to grant the Strawboard Company a $15 000 bonus and a site for their plant and appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions. A sub committee was later formed to visit Nankakee to report on enterprise prospects. Bradstreet s and Dun s reports show strong ratings for Benfield Co. and the plant is valued with building and machinery at 60 960.
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Court House
Penfield
Strawboard Company
Julian Loeb
George Williams
W. W. Layton
James L. Allen
Mont Boord
Mark Rogers
M. Mayer Jr
Bradstreet’s
Dure and Co
Benfield Company
Called to account over Chaplain Carstensen remarks
The Rev. Carstensen of the 158th Indiana regiment faces possible court martial after war department inquiry into his Indianapolis Sentinel interview remarks claiming the medical chief was a veterinary surgeon and other contentious statements. The regiment returns home with the issue unresolved and public scrutiny ongoing.
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Carstensen
158Th Indiana Regiment
Indianapolis Sentinel
War Department
St. Paul's’ Episcopal Church
Indianapolis
Fair at State Line Promises Largest Benefit Yet
State Line M. E. Church plans a two day fair in the village on October 26 and 27. The event has a history of success and organizers expect this season to surpass all prior fairs with over 200 in premiums. Everyone is invited to enter articles with no discrimination. Further details will be distributed soon and those needing updates may write to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Ward
Hillsboro
State Line
M. E. Church
Troy Township
Miss McClure
Pearl Hyland
Jessie Rogers
Miss Miller
Dane Kreusch
Mary Huffer
Elma McDonald
Maggie Slattery
John Glascock
Alex Hetfield
Slumber Wins Heated Fair Horse Race After Scramble
In a wild fair race Lord Sultana crowded Slumber causing a cart wheel to strike the fence and throw Ira Cadwallader. Slumber then led the field around the track twice before being stopped, as police pursued. the heat was voided and Slumber won the next heat despite a rough finish.
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Lord Sultana
Slumber
Ira Cadwallader
W. T. Ward
Surprise for Cusick as wife vanishes with household goods
Last Friday Danville printer David Cusick returned home to find his wife and most of the household goods missing. He learned she had gone to her parents near Cayuga with the furniture and attempted to reclaim them, offering the wagon driver ten dollars to return to Danville, which was refused. A gasoline stove is for sale at the Colonial hotel.
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Charles Hudson
Robert Groves
Attila
Miles
Smith
Basil Miller
Alpha Crislip
Gospel Echo Force
David Cusick
Danville
David
Cusick
Company G Returns Home After Welcome for Depot Fight
Word arrived Saturday morning that Company G would arrive in the evening. Hundreds gathered at the depot to greet the unit as the band led a march to the armory for a grand feast. Frank Lee from Indianapolis gave thanks, then Mrs. J. H. York spoke at the public square before the crowd dispersed.
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Co.g
Frank Lee
Indianapolis
J. H. York
Tipwass
Covington Plans Big Three Day Street Fair
Covington will host a three day street fair on October 12 13 and 16 with music bands racing and farm product premiums. Merchants offer bargains and a citizen meeting at the court house next Monday will set final details.
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Covington
Grand Millinery Opening
Misses Galloway and Yeagy announce a grand opening of their fall and winter millinery on September 30 and October 1. The 1888 9 styles are presented with new designs and high quality goods for ladies and all interested patrons.
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Galloway & Yeagy
Funeral and school notes from Williamsport district
The funeral for Herbert Kent was held Sunday at 2 PM from his mother Mrs. Wm. Kent in Williamsport after he collapsed Friday in Toledo. The piece also lists Troy township teachers and praises the new teaching corps before covering fair day stock entries and local comments on trainers and racers.
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Williamsport
Herbert Kent
Wm. Kent
William Wilmer
Toledo
Ohio
Wabash
Ledger
Commissioners Award Contracts and Set County Taxes
The Board of Commissioners met in special session on Thursday Sept 16 awarding John R Hardesty the bridge rebuild over Coal Creek or Hines bridge for 137 dollars with 30 days to complete. Chas F Stuart to furnish 50 cords mixed wood at 2 25 per cord by December 1. Geo Winters to supply screened coal at 1 per ton delivered to court house and jail with additional 0 per ton. Tax rates set for townships and corporations including Jackson Mill Creek Fulton Wabash Cain Hillsboro Van Buren Veederaburg Tiny Covington Richland Shawnee Logan Attica Davis with various poll and per head amounts. Male dogs 1 00 female dogs 2 00. Dr J B Rifle medical bill for 19 dollars rejected. Ed Rusing claim 8 dollars for prisoner transfers refused. G B Adkins bill 320 for truancy labor cut to one saw brck. Board adjourned Saturday morning. Indiana wheat drills noted at 3 1/2.
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Board of Commissioners
John R. Hardesty
Coal Creek
Chas F. Stuart
Court House
Stuart
Geo. Winters
Wabash Township
J&exson
Mill Creek
Fulton
Wabash Sive
Cain
Hillsboro
van Buren
Veederaburg
Tiny Sag
Covington
Richland
Shawnee
Logan
Attica
Davis
Dr.j
Ed Rusing
G. B. Adkina
Brck
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mr John F Smith at Perrysville
Friends staged a surprise gathering for John F Smith in Perrysville on his 42nd birthday and 19th wedding anniversary. About 87 guests dined at a long table arranged by his wife, with many relatives from near and far, including families from Danville and Crawfordsville. A rocking chair and footstool were among gifts, and Bergdshl promoted his groceries at the old stand.
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Perrysville
John F. Smith
Worth Porter
Wolf
Dayton
Ohio
Lesure
Ferguson
Largley
Albert Hepburn
Danville, Ill
Sarah E. Smith
St. Josephy Mo
David Charles Smith
Mary
Crawfordsville
E. Harden
Covington
W. W. Porter
John C
Mr. Smith
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Loeb’s
Nuther Mad Dog
Granny
John Miller
Adrina
Lord Sultan
Dr. Longacre
Fair
Mankakee
W. F Doehterman
S. Tf
Central Committee
Harry Randolph
Link
Lang
the Ledger
Fulton Township
Fountain
Randolph
James Meeker
Shawnee Township
Charles Bookwalter
Judge Bookwalter
U. S. Navy
St. Paul
Maine
Sigsbee
Shoemaker
Sabrina Shoemaker
The
Hillsboro Times
Times Publishing Co
Republican
Times
Our Fair
James Bilsland
Challen
Kor
Colonial Hotel
OW. C. Ing
Paris
Tenn
St. Cyr
Prince Wilkes
Lemon
Jug Iva
Southron
Jim Merryman
Commissioners’ Court
Indiana
Alien & Ben's
New York
Bergdshl
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