City straddling state line prompts puzzling case
A lengthy Union City letter discusses a cross border assault case involving Indiana and Ohio. It ponders jurisdiction questions, proposes seeking US Court action, and jokes about constitutional remedies for a city split by a meridian. A Kokomo report follows on a separate case of a married man forced to pay a fine for a kiss.
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Union City
Ind
Indiana
Randolph County
Frank Swallow
Joe Williamson
Ohio
Joe
Frank
Bowlder
Williamson
Swallow
United States Court
Kokomo
James Smithey
Galveston
Lucy Casey
Smithey
Borror Swan
Board of Health
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Marriage Bells in Putnam County Highlight Danville Couple
On April 27 at J. E. M. O Hairs residence a large number of guests witnessed the marriage of Asa M. Black a prominent Danville farmer and stock raiser and youngest son of Alex Black of Green followed by nuptials in a formal setting.
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J. E. M. O’hair
Putnam County
Asa M. Black
Danville
Ind
Alex. Black, Green
Eastle Wedding Unites Maggie O Hair and Andrew Black
Eastle Ind. hosts the wedding of Miss Maggie O H air youngest daughter of J E M O H air and Mr Andrew Black of Paris Ills The ceremony at 9 pm featured Miss Johnson of Waveland playing the wedding march Rev James Johnson officiating A large reception followed with lavish gifts listed and couple to Greencastle then Chicago for a week before settling in Danville Ind. The bridal party wore ivory white satin and Paris muslin ensembles and were attended by Miss Miller and Miss Seybold. Numerous relatives and friends attended from Waveland Paris Terre Haute and Danville.
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Eastle
Ind
Maggie O'Hair
J. E.M. O’hair
Paris
Robert L. O’hair
Mamie Seybold
James Johnson
Waveland
Black
Greencastle
Chicago
Ill
Danville
Miss Miller
Seybold
Alex Black
Russia
Ella O Trimbell
Andrew Black
Lockridge
Robert L O' Hair
R. Kenick
Jennie Black
Lizzie Hancock
J Curtis
Mrs. Waltz
Annie Renee
Albert Lockridge
Bessieghuff
Miss Mathers
Jace Fischu
J Gillespie
Jennie Yeates
R. Black
A Black
Alice Renneck
J F Smith
Mattie Johnston
AM Lockridge
Will Stevenson
Joe and
Dee Allen
D C Bridges
Mollie
Wealthy
Bascom O'llair
Annie
Will Miller
Hlh Hillis
Mamie Evans
Eva Stafford
Clayton
GW Black
Will Micligan
Bill Graham
Carrie Waltz
Mattie Allison
Annie Curtis
Indianapolis
Cook
Raymond Waltz
Ed Black
J S McClary
James Johnston
Sigler
Clara
Emma
Jefferson News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
The heavy rains caused creek damage and a resident reported a theft at Mrs. Hunter's smokehouse. James M. Hurst plans to Danville for Normal School studies. A. J. Farrow campaigned for Clerk visiting the area, claiming a sure win. B. O. Jones warns locals to move fences for upcoming work. W. Tilmore is Jefferson's top marksman after a fox kill.
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A. J. Farrow
Jefferson
Rainy Weekend Sweeps Through Town Causing Flooding
The report notes heavy rain Friday and Saturday nights with high waters. Farmers prepare to plant corn as Wingant Day sees extensive ditching. Candidates for the election remain plentiful while Lewis Owens clerks for Alspaugh & Newman and will drive the huckster wagon this summer. A wagon of youths fished Monday despite the cold. Julia Rice of Morgan county and Miss Lizzy Canary visit friends, health generally good, Marion Glidewell moves near Hendrix’s, and wheat looks better this year.
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Wingant
Lewis Owen
Alspaugh & Newman
Julia Rice
Morgan County
Lizzy Canary
Marion Glidewell
Hendrix
Real Estate Transfers in Russell and Greencastle Townships
A long list of real estate transfers across Russell, Monroe, Green Castle, Madison, Floyd, Putnam, Washington, and surrounding townships. Purchasers include J. B. Leaton, Martha Sergent, Nancy Hillis, James Risk, J. Persey, E. L. Kersey, A. Stevenson, Maggie Stevenson, Susie Stevenson, A. Stevenson Sr., Alfred Moore, Smiley Irwin, James Stoops, Hiram Davis, J. H. Monnett, Sarah Batman, and others. Properties range from acres and lots to blocks in Greencastle and Portland Mills with prices from 100 to 3,037 dollars.
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J.B. Leaton
R. H. Burkett
Russell
Durham
Martha A. Sergent
James W. Riskettal
Nancy J. Hillis
Monroe
J.C. Persey
James W Risk
J Risk
J. Persey
Israel Gorham
E. L. Kersey
Marion
A. Dunn
John Beam
Greencastle
Mary KE. Allen
Ann Oliver
Silas Rt. Terry
Euphemia J. Ashton
E.enl
Geo. Merritt
Wm. Coughlin
Jesse Kendall
Cynthia. Hawn
New Maysville
Stevenson
B.C. Stevenson
A. C. Stevenson
Lillie Stevenson
Maggie Stevenson
Mattie Stevenson
A.C. Stevenson
Susie Stevenson
A. C. Stevenson, Sr
A. G. Stevenson, Jr
Alfred Moore
Wm. O'Neal
Mt. Meridian
Smiley D. Irwin
Levi Hasty
Joseph Peterson
Geo. D. Blakey
Warren Tp
J. H. Monnett
Wm. R. Todd
Floyd Tp
Sarah A. Batman
Elizabeth Carter
Franklin Tp
James F. Stephens
Horace G. Stephens
Wm. D. Barnes
J. F. Batman
Franklin
Sutherlin
Thomas Rule
George Quinnett
Jefferson
Add
Dagey
D. EB. Williamson
Monroe Tp
W.B. Cunningham
D. FB. Willamson
Martha Darnall
Adam Ader
Lloyd Tp
Elizabeth Clark
Wm. Darting
Washington
John M. Blake
Wm. C. Edgeman
Portland Mills
Sherff
A.dunnington
A. V. O' Daniel
Cloverdale
A.J. Neff
Geo. Briscow
South Greencastle
Geo. W. Wood
Thos. J. Remington
J.8. Jackson
James Turner
Grove
Silas RK. Terry
John T. Craig Et al
Mary Ann Hartranft
Mary I. Lane
A. A. McCoy
Putnam Circuit Court Opens April Term Under Judge Turman
The court began its regular April term with Judge Turman presiding. In the first two days, the defendants State vs William Conley pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was fined $3 plus costs. State vs George Lewis was also disposed of during the period.
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Putnam Circuit Court
Turman
State
Wm. Conley
George Lewis
Castoria Promoted As Safe Pediatric Remedy
An advertisement extols Pitcher’s Castoria as non narcotic for children. It claims it helps growth, pleases mothers, is recommended by physicians, regulates bowels, cures wind colic, reduces feverishness, and destroys worms.
Catarrh Cure Claim by Wei De Meyer
An advertisement proclaims Wei De Meyer's Catarrh Cure a constitutional antidote delivered by absorption. It touts the remedy as the most important discovery since vaccination and asserts it cures catarrh at any stage before consumption, while noting other remedies only relieve symptoms.
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Barber
Willson
Watt
Wei DE Meyer
Prosecution Dockets Include Multiple State Cases
State courts list pleas and fines across numerous charges including selling on Christmas, disturbing meetings, intoxication, malicious trespass appeals, concealed weapons, and grand larceny. Notably, several defendants face fines from 3 to 20 dollars plus costs, with trials and default judgments noted among various civil and criminal actions.
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William Boswell
Moses Saulsman
James Akers
Scott Ratliff
Thomas Kivens
Henry Vaneleave
John MacCammack
Geo
W. W Potter
James H. Webb
Alfred Gryant
Samuel K. Allees
W. Taylor Scott
Delana EB
Williamson
Rebecca Burkett
Stacy L. Reeves
G. W. Howlett
Richard I. Oakley
Anderson M
James 2. Robinson
Richard M
Buntin
Charles Ostler
Wm. F. Iddings
Admr
Joshua Iddings
Dec’d
Anderson Springer
Riley Springer
William M. Day
John Jones
Thomas L. Matkins
Smiley & Neff
Miller & Dunkin
Indianapolis
Williamson & Daggy
C.C. Matson and
Moore Bros
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