Local Chronicle Notes 1848 1871 And Early 19th Century Developments
Orville Thomson resumes control of the Repository on April 2 1848 with a salutatory and a vow to publish. The piece notes lost files from 1848 to 1856 and lists local business firms, trades, and residents, plus events from 1871 including state senate pages and parish appointments. It cites deaths, marriages, and community updates across Decatur Bartholomew and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Thomson
John Thomson
Ritchie
Awakened by Smoke at Second Street Home
Dr. Finch, a boarder at Mrs. Nora Ross’s home on Second Street, woke gasping as coal gas filled a smoke laden room. He staggered to a window for air while Mrs. Ross and others opened all windows to clear the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Finch
Nora Ross
Second Street
Hawks kill Hungarian quail on game reserve
Martin Reed near Hope found a Hungarian quail killed by a hawk in his field while feeding a dozen birds from the game reserve. Claws were visible on the back of the bird. Officials suspect more losses in preserves and State Game and Fish Commissioner Sweeney may be asked to act. Public call grows for a hawk bounty to reduce hawk numbers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Reed
Hope
Sweeney
Baptist State Missionary becomes assistant editor at Philadelphia
Rev. C. M. Phillips of Franklin has resigned as Baptist State Sunday School Missionary and accepted the role of assistant editor for the American Baptist Publication Society in Philadelphia. Rev. Do. R. Blackall, D. D., longtime editor, is in poor health and much work will shift to Mr. Phillips. He begins January 1, bringing extensive experience with the Baptist Observer and Sunday school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Phillips
Franklin
Baptist State
S. H. Huffman
Baptist
American Baptist Publication Society
Philadelphia
Do. R. Blackall
D. D
Baptist Observer
Craig Johnson and Miss Wilna Johnson Wed in Columbus
Charles Craig of this city and Miss Wilna Johnson of Hartsville were united in marriage at Columbus at noon Friday, Rev. W. H. Book pronouncing the ceremony. They returned to the city that evening and reside on East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Craig
Wilna Johnson
Hartsville
Columbus
W. H. Book
East Main Street
J. Watt Craig
Henry Johnson
Hayes and Trisler Couple Married in City Home
Harry L. Hayes and Miss Bertha Mae Trisler were married at 7 o clock Saturday evening by Rev. James B. Lathrop at his North Franklin street home. The bride, daughter of Elton Trisler, is popular in her circle. Hayes works in New Castle and the couple will reside there. Friends offer hearty congratulations and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Hayes
Bertha Mae Trisler
James B. Lathrop
North Franklin Street
Elton Trisler
Mr. Hayes
New Castle
Holiday Mail Breaks Records at Greensburg Post Office
Christmas week stamp receipts totaled 523 dollars for five days, surpassing 1908's 439. City and rural carriers endured a heavy day with late deliveries and snow. Rural routes ran 2 to 4 p.m.. city delivery followed. office hours set 7–11 a.m. and 5–7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Snow Destroys Key Town Buildings in Westport Indiana
Fire in Westport Indiana destroys the Town Hall Albert Roberts livery barn blacksmith shop and damages Roberts residence Christian church and Dr Houses barn. Loss about 3000 with 1500 stock 1000 building Talkington ownership 9500 loss uninsured. Fire origin unknown as bar employee slept until 5 30 heavy snow prevented spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Ind
Albert Roberts
Charles Talkington
Christian Church
William House
Roberts
Charles Corbin
Baro
Translation Dilemma Over Letter to Shelby Poet
Franklin Star reports Alonzo Rice, a Shelby county poet, received a letter from Joaquin Miller of Diamond California. Rice cannot read more than two words, Rev John Suckleberry seeks help, and experts fail to decipher the English writing. The question remains what should be done next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Suckleberry
Alonzo Rice
Shelby County
Joaquin Miller
Diamond
California
Mr. Huckleberry
Huckleberry
Franklin
Vote Favoring Strike by Big Four Telegraphers
In a Dec 19 vote 98 percent of O R T telegraphers employed by the Big Four Railroad voted for a strike. About 1 000 men seek higher wages and concessions. the committee of seven at Cincinnati controls the result and can still avert a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four Railroad Company
Committee of Seven
Cincinnati
National Union
Young couple wed in Columbus after parental consent
Edward Spaugh aged 17 and Ruth Biddinger also 17 married today by Justice Turner in Columbus Indiana. Parents attended and consented noting they preferred consent to elopement as the couple seemed determined to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Edward Spaugh
Ruth Biddinger
Justice $Turner
Indianapolis Star
Train Wreck at Carthage Tracked by Broken Arch Bar
A southbound Big Four freight wrecked six cars at Carthage when an arch bar failed near one o clock. The station was demolished but no one inside. Brakeman Eagan of Wabash suffered a crushed hand while the caboose burned briefly. He escaped trapped by use of a telegraph pole and assist from crew after forty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Eagan
Wabash
Doctor Got His
In Dallas County Missouri a dispute over Dr. G. A. Meyer of Buffalo arose after he allegedly prescribed whiskey for various ailments. The WCTU accused him of misconduct, and the State Board of Health revoked his medical license for conduct unbecoming a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
G. A. Meyer
Buffalo
Dallas County
Dallas
Dr. Meyers
Meyer
State Board of Health
Do You Want a Job In 1910 Census Examinations Set
On February 5 1910 examinations will be held at the post office under the supervision of the local civil service board for census enumerator positions in the 1910 census. Pay ranges from 300 to 6.00 per day based on ability. Work lasts fifteen days in the city and thirty days in the county. Applications must be filed by January 25 at the district census Supervisor W H Tieman in Connersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Board
W. H. Tieman
Connersville
Money in Skunks and Their Pelts
A. H. George of New Salem hunted skunks to earn money, noting pelts graded by value from $275 to 50 cents. He reportedly made $312.50 in about two hours, illustrating brisk, if unappealing, earnings from trapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. George
New Salem
Rushville
Donaldson Must Pay for Unfinished Free Pike
The Indiana Court of Appeals sustained the 1906 Jennings County Circuit Court ruling ordering A. L. Donaldson and his bondsmen to pay 4000 dollars plus costs to Ripley county within sixty days. The contract for the Shelby township free pike was reset to Harry Dobson who plans to start work once funds are in the treasury and weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings County
Ripley County
A. L. Donaldson
Shelby Township
Indiana Court of Appeals
Donaldson
Harry Dobson
Death of Miss Bessie Creach at Seventeen
Miss Bessie Creach aged seventeen daughter of Frank Creach and wife died at the family home on West Washington street Monday at 2 30 pm after a three week illness from typhoid fever. She worked as an operator at the Independent telephone exchange and was well known. Survived by father mother and several siblings. Funeral held at the home Wednesday at two o'clock Rev T K Willis officiating. Burial in South Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebina Warriner
Florence
B. W. Wilson
Philander Hamilton
Joseph Norris
W. W. Freeman
Square
Silas Stewart
Nations
Vanhorn & McCormick
Miss E. Thompson
John Ross
Cooper
Gageby
A. R. Forsyth
Robert Luther
Dutton & Gillespie
James B. Belmont
Woodfill
Washington Street
H. P. Norris
Fitzgerald’s
B. H. Harney
Hamill & Clarkson
Samuel Moore
William Brownfield
Eli Cruser
St. Omer
Bessie Creach
Frank Creach
West Washington Street
Independent Telephone Exchange
T. K. Willis
Centenary Church
South Park Cemetery
Indiana Board Aims Deportation Bill for Nonresident Dependents
The Indiana State Board of Charities plans a bill to deport nonresident dependents including paupers the feebleminded and epileptics. Many arrive from Ohio and Kentucky and no current law allows deportation. Minnesota already has such a law and a consumptive in St Paul faces return to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Board of Charities
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Minnesota
State Board of Charities
St. Paul
Ralston Gray Chosen Principal at East End School
Ralston Gray was selected by the school board to succeed Bert Morgan as principal of the east end school and as teacher of grade six. He will assume duties on the first of the year. Morgan will become deputy postmaster in February and then postmaster. Gray is a local graduate with substantial college training and broad knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Gray
Bert Morgan
East End
Gray
Mr. Morgan
Playmond Crawford
Mr. Gray
Unconscious Man Overcome by Gas From Open Stove
John Roszell, 66, living above The Standard office, was found unconscious in his room after lighting a stove without a pipe. The burnt gas filled the room and was identified as the cause. Drs. Bentle and Grover treated him for several minutes before improvement appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roszell
Aged Citizen W. J. Scott Dies Near Andersonville
W J Scott died at his home near Andersonville on Christmas morning at about one o clock. He was seventy one and had been ill for months. Cause of death was a complication of diseases. He leaves a widow and four children. Funeral services were held at the Andersonville Christian church today at ten o clock with burial in Milroy cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Scott
Andersonville
Henry McCune Dead In Carlisle Kentucky
Henry McCune died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs James Hughes in Carlisle Kentucky after a period of poor health. He was about sixty three, born in this county and a son of James R McCune and wife. He is survived by his sister Mrs Belle Aldrich and brother William McCune, both of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCune
James Hughes
Carlisle
Kentucky
McCune
James R. McCune
Belle Aldrich
William McCune
Davis Garwood Wedding Ties Kingston Couple in Home Ceremony
Elmer Davis of Kingston and Miss Bertham Garwood of this city were married Friday evening by Rev. J. F. Fraser at the bride's parents home on South Broadway. The ceremony drew only relatives and friends. the couple will reside in Kingston where Davis runs a blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Davis
Kingston
Bertham Garwood
J. F. Fraser
J. W. Garwood
South Broadway
Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. W. Hamilton
J. R. French
James Gageby
D. R. Mead
William Saul
Abner Hobbs
Joe Barnard
Constable
James Blair
William Elder
Justice of the Peace
Willie Cumback
State Senate
Charles Kemble
Cincinnati Gazette
Charley
W. P. Aylsworth
South Bend
Alleghenies
Robert Spaugh
M. E
F. M. Dowden
E. A. Edwards
Ellen Long
J. P. Long
Henry Christian
Charey Rustell
C. B H. Paramore
Thomas Brown
Louisa Doles
W. H. Perry
Melissa Redington
Emma Braden
R. C. Alexander
Breckenridge
Milford
Clay Township
John M. Byers
Newbury
R. B. Thomson
Presbyterian Church
D. L. Thomson
Ed Evans
R. H
Thomas Askin
William F. Evans
Reuben Gibson
Griffith Gartin
Decatur and
Bartholomew
Burnsville
M. Hacker
T. A. Casey
W. M. Riley
Sec’y
Stevenson
Horace Stevenson
Abe Dumont
James Ralliford
Samuel McCarty
S. R. Hamilton
Sandusky
Mary Hamilton
Singer Sewing Machine
W. H. Myers
Andrew
Katharine) Robison
Nicholas County
Samuel Donnell
S. A. Donnell
W. H. Antrobus
Hart Schaffner & Mare
Carter & CO
Craig Johnson
Doctor
Miss Bessie Creach
Board
Davis-Garwood
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!