Traitors Not Leaders in Democratic Split Says Yellow Hammers
In St Louis reporting the St Post-Dispatch views the silver democracy as the sole authentic faction. It condemns gold democrats who deserted and warns they must not gain leadership. It calls for unity under the Chicago platform and ridicules attempts to mediate via County Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Chicago
Bryanwell
Richmond
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Altgeld
County Democracy Organization
St. Post-Dispatch
Visitors This Week List With Local Names
Mr. and Mrs Harry Maxwell and Mrs. I N Pierce of Terre Haute visit with Mrs Nutt. At J T Siddons Mrs Albert Leachman of Knightsville. At Dr Morrisons Mrs Leon Morrison of Indianapolis. Marshall Simpson of Martinsville. Mrs M F Hammond and children of Quincy visit with Mrs Mary Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Siddons
Albert Leachman
Knightsville
Arrest in Reelsville Murder Case Brings Underwood Man In
Charles Gray of Underwood Indiana was arrested in Greencastle linked to the December 1 killing of W E Counts in Reelsville. He faces a murder charge and a December 31 preliminary hearing with Lamb and Beasley listed for defense. A companion named Gainor is noted and details of the arrest include a 38 caliber revolver and a red sweater matching witness recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reelsville
Putnam County
W. E. Counts
Jeffersonville
Underwood
W.E. Starr
Greencastle
Bunten
W. D. Foster
Philip Rebb
Harmony
Rebb
Gray
McRae
Jefferson
Counts
Lamb and Beasley
Marshal Starr
W.D. Foster
Esquire
Jas. T. Denny
P. O. Colliver
J. M. Rawley
Smith C. Matson
Terre Haute
Indiana
George Black
Black
Grey
W. PD. Foster
Esq
Denny
Charles Gray
Ind
Gainor
Death of Miss Mattie Job in Coatesville at 19
Miss Mattie Job, daughter of Allen and Nettie Job, died at her Coatesville home on November 18. At nineteen she was praised for her bright prospects, generous nature, and steadfast patience during illness. Her death leaves family and friends grieving but hopeful for comfort in the hereafter. Coatesville Ind December 20 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Mattie Job
Allen
Nettie Job
X. Coatesville
Ind
Police circulate suspects in Counts murder case
Police issued circulars yesterday describing two men likely involved in the murder of William E Counts of Reelsville. Detective McRea led the inquiry and believes the men who boarded at Mrs Shivelys, as announced in The Express, are wanted. Bicycles sent to Jeffersonville remain unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Counts
Reelsville
McRea
Stock Shipment and Local Visits Highlight Week
Geo. W. Black sent a two car load of horses to Indianapolis on Monday. Miss Conie Nelson of Morton arrived from Tennessee Tuesday and visited her sister Mrs Chas Cooper during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Black
Indianapolis
Conie Nelson of
Morton
Tennessee
Chas Cooper
City Council Sparks Fly Over Ashes and Stray Animals
Tuesday council session included late arrival by Browning and heated debate as ordinances on ashes disposal stray animal control and cigarette licensing were considered. The cigarette measure was deemed invalid under federal law, and the council adjourned to form a Board of Health with Dr Hawkins elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Browning
Hathaway
J. Dexter Cutler
Thomas T. Moore
Tom
Thomas
Miller
Hawkins
Hurley
Bence J. Miller
John Roosevelt
Local Notes from South Greencastle and Nearby Areas
South Greencastle reports Louis Schachtel and wife visiting Gosport. Albert Browning returns from Charleston Illinois. Joe Sudranski of Muncie visits his parents J Sudranski family. John Smith, R C Houck’s brother in law, starts a cigar factory in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schachtel
Gosport
Albert Browning
Charleston
Til
Joe Sudranski
Muncie
J. Sudranski
John Smith
R. C. Houck
Property Transfers Listing in Franklin and Surrounding Areas
A serialized list details transfers of land and lots across Franklin Bainbridge Jefferson Clinton Roachdale Greencastle and Floyd including parcels in Bainbridge Cloverdale Belle Union Warren and cemetery plots. Transferring parties include Grider Ratcliff Darnall Macy Burk Sample Wood Davis Allce Vermillion Ellis Reeves Batey and others with prices from $1 to $3 000 and multiple 2 lot descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L Grider
Wm F Scott
Franklin
Reverdy Ratcliff
George W Black
James C Darnall
Eleanor C Singleton
Bainbridge
Daniel W Macy
Evander Bunyan Et al
Belle Union
Dudley F Burk
Joseph Newgent
Clinton
Willie Green and Bill Hibbs Connected Robberies Highlight Morgan County Case
The Morgan County circuit court settles the grand jury bigamy indictment of Mrs. Swafford later divorcing William Green now in state prison for multiple robberies by an organized gang led by Green and Hibbs. Costs not paid. records incomplete. Mrs. Green Swafford faces damages suit by John Smith for assault and battery with intent to rape. Await release of Green and Hibbs for further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Green
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SMS Beal
Castron
N. W. Cor. Square
Sulu
H. S. Renick
James M. Hurley
First National Bank
Yellow Hammers
Benedict Arnold
Andre
Mrs Harry Maxwell
Lffersinvill
W.E. Counts
Minnie Blough
Davis Junction
Ill
George M. Bennett
Rockford
Democrat
Reginald de Koven
W. W. Bennett
Iase
Delos
W. Baxter
Bennett
Christ Mas
BIG Drug House
Piercy & CO
Walter
Commodore Sterr
Throop
Judiciary Committee
Moore
First Ward
Libert
Madison Streets
Amy M. Nicholson
John Roosevelt Miller
Tom T
Teddy Roosevelt
M. Donnahue
Police
Ashley
H. Parker
Geo. Nelson
Jas Merryweather
Fo Reno
Williams
James JD. Cutler
John Tobin
Mike Dalton
Taylor Cramp
J. Grimes
Callahan
Miesse
Greencastle Electric L
South Greencastle
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