Punched coins valued by melt. Guiteau defense and presidential estate
Editorial notes on mutilated silver coins affecting value and legality. Attorney Scoville outlines a insanity defense for Guiteau, focusing on non-responsibility due to insanity. Mr Brown explains that medical and sickness expenses of the late President are private debts of the estate, to be handled by trustees and possible Congressional action. The estate will soon be managed by appointed trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axp
Scoville
Guiteau
Hammond
New York
Brown
Congress
Cleverest Berlin physician dies amid scandal and reform efforts
A sprawling column recounts Alonzo D. Hull hailed as the cleverest physician in Berlin New York region, his wife's failed attempts to reform him, and his death amid heavy morphine use. It also covers theft charges against Smith in Denver, Dr. Glenn's poor California wheat crop, and mining finds in Colorado and California. The piece notes societal reactions and various curious incidents across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo D. Hull
Berlin
N. Y
Glenn
California
Philadelphia
Indiana City News Bits From Vincennes To Lafayette
Reports say City Treasurer C A Jones books missing from fireproof vault raising questions about his defalcation of 28000 and possible release from prosecution. Also notes death of Mrs W R McKeen in Terre Haute and Purdue University trustees named by Governor Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jones
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Fragmented Indiana dispatches report crimes and policy notes
Reports include Garfield death reactions in Shelbyville Mrs E curgan redecorating with crepe after Lincoln's assassination, abolition of new appropriation law effects November 1, and court jurisdiction limits for Justices of the Peace. Violent crimes in Indianapolis and Vincennes described with suspect details and a Masons notice urging charity in Michigan distress. Grain price quotes from Indianapolis and Cincinnati listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Shelbyville
E. Curgan
Lincoln
Bureau of Statistics
Indiana appoints Calvin Fletcher Fish Commissioner
Governor Porter names Calvin Fletcher of Spencer Owen County Indiana as Fish Commissioner under a legislative act. The commissioner will examine lakes rivers and streams to improve fish production and advise on propagation methods and artificial spawning. On October 1 carp spawn was deposited in suitable streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Calvin Fletcher
Spencer
Owen County
Indiana
Prohibitionists Rally at Indiana Temperance Meet
The Grand Council of the State Temperance Union met in Indianapolis on the 6th with about 300 delegates. President Gerrish urged absolute prohibition and voter submission on the measure, pledging to support candidates who back the resolution. Officials were elected and funds noted, with a committee to mobilize church support for temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Max Thecklenburg
Gerhardt Buescher
Indiana
Harugari
German Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Denison
E. F. Leonard
Springfield
W. Ipsel
Detroit
Leonard Benton
New York
Louis Cole
Emma Winsor
Richmond
Grand Council of the State Temperance Union
Gerrish
Weshball
Committee On Nominations
G. W. ¥. Gerrish
Seymour
W. H. Tralmer
Huntington
John W. Copier
Covington
W. M. Lord
Princeton
M. E. Shiel
John H. Whitson
E.C. Atkins
F. W. Simpson
Delaware County
Committee On
Local items from Greencastle and county notes
Robbery at Elliljorge's shop nets about $10 in leather. Gas Dishop Chatard to hold confirmation services at St Pauls Church tomorrow. Township Trustees report to County Commissioners next Monday. Henry Weinbught dies at Terre Haute formerly a local turner. Levi Woodrum and John Walker quarrelled and fought. both worse for wear. R M Hazelett returns from Kansas with Mrs Hazelett and children visiting weeks. Seventy three civil cases disposed of at Putnam Circuit Court term plus state and probate work. Community urged to plan gravel roads as dirt roads become impractical. Grand Commandery K U B met in Indianapolis with officers elected. Supreme Commandery to meet next month in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliljorge
Chatard
St. Pauls Church
gar-Henry Weinbught
Terre Haute
gae-Levi Woodrum
John Walker
Putnam
Greencastle
Bart Panteth
Water Brook
Indianapolis
John T. Francis
G. W. Ihl
Chas, Jones, Jr
Brazil
E. J. McBride
Corydon
Will A. Y. Bishop
Robt L. Higert
Simon Coy
Inner Gate
John M. Bohmie
Outer Gate
Joseph Bollinger
H. C. Lewis
Lycar
W. H. Thomas
Supreme Commandery
G. W. Hill
B. J. McBride
Marriage Bells in Louisville for Henry Renick and Mary Williams
Last Wednesday October 12 at First Christian Church Louisville Ky Henry 8 Renick hardware merchant married to Mary H Williams daughter of Jeff and Mrs Williams Louisville The ceremony was well attended Ushers included EK Black Charles Jennings Andrew Black Will Minor Elder Wiles uncle of the bride presided Bride received many presents Following the ceremony Mr and Mrs Robert Renick hosted a reception at the family home Thursday night with a large attendance and warm good will for the newlyweds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Louisville
Henry
Renick
Mary H
Jeff. Williams
Messrs
Ke, EK. Black
Charles Jennings
Andrew Black
Will Minor
Wiles
Mrs Kate Weik Dies After Long Illness In Greencastle
Mrs Kate Weik wife of Louis Weik died at home after a twenty day illness born Kate Smith in Cincinnati February 20 1838. She married Louis Weik November 17 1856 near Evansville later moving to Greencastle where seven children survive. A longtime College M E Church member she was charitable to the poor and valued nature with funeral at College Avenue M E Church conducted by Dr Marine and Elder O P Badger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Weik
Louis Weik
Kate Smith
Cincinnati
Evansville
Greencastle
Frederick
Isae
College
M. E Church
College Avenue M. E. Church
Marine
O. P. Badger
Putnam Circuit Court Term Ends With Civil and Criminal Docket
The September term close details numerous cases before Judge Franklin. Quiet title actions against Blakey and Wright, foreclosures, dockets for perjury, burglary and larceny, and several civil actions with verdicts for plaintiffs or judgments for defendants appear. Other items include divorces granted and various dismissals, with amounts due and costs listed. Local notes mention a Crawfordsville wedding and market updates from Indianapolis with crop prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Gilmore
George D. Blakey
Mary E. Allen
Hiram P. Allen
Amos D. Green
James E. Matthews
John Eads
State of Indiana
Orlando Sanders
James Matthews
Admr
Regina Bachelder
Christopher Werneke
Susan J. Davis
Lizzie J. Wright
Lloyd F. Wright
Frank D. and Allen
McGill
Traveler's Insurance Co
Hiram R. Pitchlynn
Hiram R
Marcus L. Lucas
Susan J. Davie
Plff
Thomas Osborn
James Monet
Alfred Moody
Allen Heavenridge
Hendricks C
Cynthia J. Hawn
Mary Whited
Traveler’s Insurance Co
Mary A Reel
Wm. L. Farrow
Farmer Carter
Charles Summers
Dft Summers
Sanders
Thomas T. Moore
Admr, &c
Nancy Coffman
Elizabeth Coffman
Abraham
Coffman
Parker Coffman
Thomas A. Bryan
House of Refuge
Edward A. Diddle
Lard Sceny
James E. Smythe
Win D
Statira Smythe
Lucretia Allen
John A. Keller
R. Buis
James W. Carver
James M. Mace
David B
Isaac Mace
Sherman
Jewett Et al
James W. Burlington
Brazil
Black Coal Co
Ohio and
Indiana Coal Co
John L. Ketcham
Clay Co. OC
Franklin
Ketcham
Dexter Cutler
Francis
Wm. Crawley
John W. Pierson
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Bay View
New California
Java
Darnall Bros. & Co’s
Brattin
A. R. Brattin
Spencer and Danville
D. W. Brattin
Ind
Indianapolis Exposition
Frank A. Anxoup
Entenep
Postoffice
Greencastle Ind
Ohio
Iowa
Washington
Dudley
Pension Bureau
Smith
Denver
Chicago
Liberty
Colorado
W. J. Bean
Columbus
Lake City
Pacific Coast
Noble's
California Street
San Francisco
Rainbow
Sierra County
Prince
New Mexico
Humboldt
Arizona
Ohio State University
Nero Griswold
McMinnville
Tenn
Tennessee
Thompson
Willett
Willott
Inrder
Indiana State News
A. P. Edgerton
Fort Wayne
John S. Williams
Lafayette
Purdue University
St. Louis
John W. Grubbs
Argus Bean
Cass County
James M. Reynolds
A. D. Streight
Bedford
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bloomington
Fannie Morerison
Fisher
Shelby
Decatur
Kentucky
Michigan City
Sherman Kibber
Clinton
Rochdale
Mohr & Mohr
John Kleppinger
Logansport
Nel River
Ita
Ri. Purnell
Connersville
Ephraim J. Smith
Justices of the Peace
Schmidt
Jack Garver
Garver
Willian Kroeger
Kroeger
Prather
Jerrensons
Michigan
Kemitto W. A. Smythe
Lidianapolis
Calvin W. Pearson
State Temperance Union
R. M. Hazelett
Kansas
Samuel Hazelett
Renickh.Williams
Putnam Circuit Court
Callender
J. W. Harris
M. E
Crawfordsville
Madge Donohue
Thhis City
Pittsburgh
Caroline
Mary Clark
James B. Orman
Pueblo
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