Man from Boone township executed in Oregon 1912
Letter from A Moore Catholic Chaplain at Oregon State Penitentiary describes Michael Morgan a Boone county native executed for murder. He defends Morgan as not a murderer, cites trial flaws and self defense claim, and says Morgan faced death bravely, with crucifix sent to his mother and plans for his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Boone Township
Harbin Morgan
English
Mra Morgan
Mike Morgan
Salem
Oregon
Lydia Morgan
Carmel
Michael
Oregon State Prison
Grant's Pass
Mike
Person
Baltimore
Francis Mayens
Francis
York
Grandfather Aa
Mrs. Morgan
A. Moore
Oregon State Penitentiary
Should Keep Name In Paper Ad Monograph
A town newspaper should mention every business name in its pages so readers know who contributes to the local commerce. The piece argues that even minimal two line notices can boost town prospects and urges all business owners to advertise to support the community. It ends with a promotional line for Robert Longest's lunch.
Temple Health Talks and Local News Update
Health is excellent with common colds noted. Rainy spell continues. Rev. A. J. Oster’s appointment is set for next Sunday at 3 PM. Local visits include A Bunch at English and Chas Burn of Corydon visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Oster
A. Bunch
English
Chas. Burn of
Corydon
Death and Thunder Koins a Prolific Editor’s Lament
The verse condemns Johnny Blevins for playing ball on a Sunday June eleven in 1907 and honors his life as a hustling editor of the Democrat. An inscription by Monumental Dick Roberts recalls his lawless crew, his trigger action, and steadfast loyalty to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Blevins
Wayward Man
the Democrat
Flanagan
Dick Roberts
Hand This To Your Neighbor
A collection of short maxims and anecdotes on character and virtue urging daily kindness, faithfulness in small duties, and caution against evil. It highlights sunshine carriers, growlers, and the value of prudent fire insurance with James E Stewart as a referenced example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E Stewart
United States
New Farmhouse With Apple Trees at Eleven Serks
Sate. and a four room frame house new on eleven Serks OP MMEP OMS Boering on the farm bearing apple trees. For further particulars address Samuel Bird Marengo Indiana. Adv 1-3-3w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bird
Meeting on Road Legislation for Union Township Farmers
Farmers of Union township and West Fork teachers meet Saturday January 18 1913 to discuss proposed road legislation. They seek bills for better roads and fees or labor sacrifices to fund improvements. Mr Bates urges action and expert road builders to replace trial and error methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bates
Bates
Magnolia social notes and moving plans segment
Mr and Mrs James Shafer attended Leaven Thursday trades. John Batman left for Great Bend Kansas to visit brother Willie Batman family. Archie Williams and wife plan Paris Illinois home. Earl Hollis and Guy Stephenson seen at Leavenworth. Dr S L Shaw Genoa Col visited Kelly Froman family. A J Senn Magnolia merchant lost a horse on Chesnut City route. Funeral attended by Shafer Ridge group for Mrs Roda Jones. Glasses fitted by Dr Jackson Taswell January 21 22 23 Eckerty etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shafer
Leaven
John Batman
Great Bend Kansas
Willie Batman
Archie Williams
Paris
Ill
Earl Hollis
Guy Stephenson
Leavenworth
G. Q. Shaw
Bathsheba Shaw
Nellie Shaw
Roda Jones
Shafer Ridge
Jackson
Taswell
Eckerty
Riddle winter notes include travel, hogs and humane group
Robert M. Smith attended lodge in Leavenworth Saturday night. Rev Hutson left Branchville work for Martin county home. David Schultz of Wabash visits George Schultz. William Ritchie and Merl Trobaugh in Marengo Tuesday. Mack Brown near Sulphur fished one coon. several holed up. Abe Butt moving to Fredonia. Hog shipments to Louisville planned. Humane society formed at Riddle last fall. two horses released by president to feed and later arrested. Rufus Goodson and wife visit Grantsburg. Bad weather halts prayer meeting. Nathan Hendrix visits Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Smith
Leavenworth
Rev. Hutson
Martin County
David Schultz
Wabash
George Schultz
William Ritchie
Merl Trobaugh
Marengo
Mack Brown
Humane Society
Riddle
Rufus Goodson
Mr Goodson
Thomas Goodson
Grantsburg
Leavenworth Social and Local Visits Chronicle
E G McCullum traveled to Louisville on business. Arthur Peters and wife returned home to Zionsville after holidays with Mrs Peters' parents the Bullingtons. Miss Hazel Stewart near Madison and Miss Beatrice Carson of Tower noted. Mrs Harrison of Marengo visiting daughter Mrs Luther Peters. Eastern Star watch party hosted by Mrs Sterling Alexander. Paxton left for Salt River to oversee tie loading. Ivan Elliott hosted a watch party. Various aunts uncles and friends visited or returned from towns including Corydon English Marengo and Louisville. W W Dean listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Peters
Zionsville
Beatrice Carson
Tower
Bessie Sims
Louisville
W. W. Dean
James Dean
Marengo
Half Million Applications Filed Under Sherwood Pension Act
Nearly 500000 pension applications have been filed under the Sherwood service pension act of May 11 1912 with hundreds arriving daily. Veterans from distant areas and those unaware of the act contribute to the surge as officials strive to adjudicate quickly. The act retroacts to the filing date, and officials aim to process claims promptly amid many appeals.
Wickliffe Briefs Include School Ups and Revival Endings
Wickliffe notes sickness and recovery events at home of Mrs McCarty and Mrs Partenheimer. School reopens after holidays with two new buildings in Patoka township at Wickliffe and Cross Lane. A union revival between U B and M E churches ends with fifty three conversions and forty five joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Partenheimer
Wickliffe
Ethel Brown
Birdseye
Wim
Local Gossip From Riceville and Nearby Towns
Jordan Murray and Otto Limp traveled to Huntingburg on business Monday. Visitors include Misses Anna and Lillie Donahoe of Birdseye at Mrs. Mayme Donahoe. Mrs. D. W. Jones left for Lesbia Tennessee Sunday due to her father’s illness. Several locals attend revival in Wickliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Murray
Otto Limp
Huntingburg
Anna and
Lillie Donahoe
Birdseye
Mayme Donahoe
D. W. Jones
Lesbia
Tennessee
Will
Brettville
Cape Sandy Schooner Point News Roundup
Rainy conditions are noted at Cape Sandy Schooner Point. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. William Hanspire of Carruthersville Missouri visit relatives nearby. Attended Masonic Lodge installation in Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P.culver
Alton
Commissioners Court
Mr. Culver
William Hanspire
Carruthersville
Albert Sheckell
Near Alton
Abner Attwood
Zi Harvey
Leavenworth
Samuel Cox
Gasham Cox
Bert Cox
Pleasant Ridge
Vesta Attwood
Masonic Lodge
Ed. Kimbel
Dalton City
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Michael Rgan
Crawford County
Podolax
Calomel
Adv
Gobbel & Son
D. B. Suddarth
Andrew Hooten
Seward Smith
Indianapolis
Mettie Key
A. H. Brown
Atty. J. L. Suddarth
W. E. Cummins
A. B Hudson
M. R. Pearson
Beechwood
A. C. Walker
Goldie Longest
Mrs. E. D. Cross
J. F. Parks
Lawrenceville
T. Q. McFall
Marjorie
Jasper
D. L. Miller
L. E. Satterfield
Vina Satterfield
E. P. Leavenworth
J.R. Pro
Diem Wing Paper Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sam Benz
General Assembly
Sadie
Everett Enlow
Enlow
Mr. Enlow
Jos. Leasor
The
Cumberland Telephone Co
J. W. Bird
John Boswell
Southern Bridge Carpenters
George Andrews
New Albany
Andrews
Boswell
Olin Bird
Fifth Street
Miss Bird
Rhomance Finch
Irene Ashby
Gertrude Lane
Marie Goodwin
Fay Crews
Mayme Rothrock
Anna Chapman
Gertrude Lone
Messrs
Vaughn Miller
Estell Seals
Ernest Brown Lee Land
Irvin Oster
George Sloan
Fred Thornbury
Elsie Blevins
J. L. Glascock
Opera House
Evangelist Glascock
Robert Longest’s. Adv
Geo. Gresham
Morris Scott
M. G. Real
Grant
Ronoak
Frank Allen
Amos Blank
Perkhiser
Nellie Webster
Milltown
Robert Longest
A. C. Leasor
Canal Record
Ancon
Canal Zone
Leasor
Panama
Son Gobbel & Son
Magnolia
Nathan Hendrix
Chancy Goldman
Centerville
M. M. Terry
Gordon Mackey
H.T. Waynick
Lee Pierson
Emma Taylor
E. R. Luckett
Florida
Supt
S. A. Beals
L. M. Davis
Dennis McKinley
Great Bend
Kan
J. H. Toombs
Liberty View
Lota Roberts
Ethel
Thephelus Key
J. M. Johnsons
North Marengo
Grippe
L. B. Johnson Ireland
Victor Caycomb
Jne Fancher
Stork
Millard Lineberry
Sylvia Goetz
Roy Lopp
Medora
Liberty Township
Royal Amusement Co
Red Man Hall
Louis Ulmer
M. E
Chas Jones
Pilot Knob
M. E. Sunday School
D Leichhardt
F.P. Wood
Pearl Mayes
Blanche Godfrey
E. G. McCullum
Ilia Green
Sherwood
Robert Longest’s
William McCarty
Riceville
Ella Rawlings
Lillie Jones
Nelle Polen
Wichliffe
Oma Bailey
Lila Jones
Evie Gregerson
Gregerson
Illinois
John Newton
Omer Deich
George Polen
G. W. King
Jacob Deich
Suanday
Cape Sandy
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