1868 Daunting campaign notes and local events
The item lists 1868 political mentions including Daniel D Pratt for Congress and a future Senate victory over Cumback. It covers the Centenary M E church dedication with costs and funds raised, Seitz House opening, clock and bell for the courthouse, a Greensburg death of Gus Gryden, local resignations and appointments, winter wood shortages, temperance revival, gallery purchases, school term starts, Clifty bridge flood, March county actions, a marriage, army appointments, and Irish relief fundraising in Spring Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Broadway
North Street
Hitchcock
Seitz
Chris Seitz
Hoosierdam
New Train Schedule Adds West and East Bound Service
A new schedule takes effect Monday adding a west bound train at 8 20 a m that lets local passengers reach Indianapolis earlier and an east bound train at 8 p m. The change, long awaited by travelers, aims to improve regional rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fountain syringes and water bottles advertised at Batterton's
A guaranteed line of fountain syringes and hot water bottles is offered at Batterton's store, promising reliable selections for medical and comfort needs. The notice highlights available models and stock assurance for shoppers seeking practical health aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s
Nine More Days of Standard's Big Contest
The note touts a nine-day window left in Standard's major contest, promising heightened energy and continued coverage of events and standings as the competition nears its close.
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Standard
Special Proposition for Next Wednesday in The Standard Contest
The Standard announces a nine day countdown to its contest with six prizes to be awarded on November 13. Contestants are urged to rally support, secure subscriptions, and use a double vote offer ending tomorrow night. On Wednesday November 10 a $5 subscription yields 1,000 extra votes, with unlimited coupons.
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Standard
Masons Gather for Grand Proctor Col Wolf at Greensburg Lodge
Col Ed Wolf of Rushville, Grand Proctor for Indiana, visits Greensburg Lodge No 36 F and A M. About 150 attend as Bert Gilham and Locke Bracken receive Master’s degrees with Wolf, Livingston, Berry presiding and a banquet at G A R hall with toast remarks by Wolf and Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Ed Wolf
Rushbeville
Indiana
Greensburg Lodge No
East Main Street
Col. Wolf
Milford
Waldron
Alert
Westport
Newpoint
Clarksburg
Shelbyville
Rushville
Bert Gilham
J. R. Livingston
A. D. Berry
Andra Rigby
Ora Hite
T. FE. Davidson
G. A. R. Hall
Fred Seitz
W. C. Pulse
T. E. Davidson
R. J. B. Lathrop
J. F. Fraser
Greensburg
Brother Lathrop
Irael T. Gibson
Svein
Rabbit Market Price and Hunt Incident in Rushville
The Rushville Democrat notes rabbit prices at 34 dollars each amid light supply. Henry Butts, southwest of the city, was caught by two state deputy wardens for hunting without a license after bagging a rabbit. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Cowieg, was fined 5 dollars plus 30 dollars costs, totaling 35 dollars, with 20 dollars going to the state game and fish department. he will serve in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Henry Butts
Henry
Cowieg
State Game and Fish Department
Butts
Death of Charles C. Bigger in Cincinnati Hospital
Charles Cameron Bigger aged forty five died at 7 AM Monday in St Francis hospital Cincinnati after a period of poor health. He was son of Samuel and Ada Gardner Bigger and grandson of Indiana governor Samuel Bigger. He had lived with John Zoellner family for eleven years. Funeral held Wednesday at Kirby's chapel with Rev W H Reynolds officiating. Burial in South Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cameron Bigger
St. Francis Hospital
Cincinnati
Mr. Bigger
Samuel and
Ada Gardner Bigger
Samuel Bigger
Indiana
John Zoeitner
Ceith
George P. Gardner
Letts
Marshall Grover
Zoellner
Kirby’s Chapel
W. H. Reynolds
South Park Cemetery
Supreme Court Overrules Rehearing in Powers Railway Case
The Indiana Supreme Court reverses a Decatur circuit ruling in Co. C C and St L Railway Company vs George Powers. Powers, an employee, was struck near the freight depot on Feb 19 1907, losing an arm. The jury awarded 6500 to Powers. the railroad appealed, and the court granted relief. Attorneys for Powers are Ewing and Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Co. C.C. & St. L. Railway Company
George Powers
Decatur
Louisville
Powers
Ewing & Hamilton
Tillie Weyl and Dr. Hoopengarner Wed in Fortville
Miss Tillie Weyl married Dr. John T. Hoopengarner at Mrs. Henry Weyl’s 249 North Water Street home in Wednesday morning ceremonies. Rev. M B Ainsworth officiated in a small family gathering. The couple plans a short wedding trip to Chicago then reside in Fortville. The bride is sister to Miss Minnie Weyle and known locally from previous visits.
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Henry Weyl
North Water Street
Tillie Weyl
John T. Hoopengarner
Fortville
M. B. Ainsworth
The
Christian Cabernacle
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Franklin Republican
Minnie
Newpoint Boy Killed by Fast Mail Train
Ralph King thirteen son of Thomas and wife of Newpoint was struck and instantly killed near the depot Saturday morning as the fast mail train from the east hit him. He stood watching a westbound freight and did not hear the approaching rapid train. The boy died instantly, his body hurled from the track, and many witnesses saw the accident. This is the fourth King boy to die on the railroad, with James, Thomas and George King among cousins. parents and two brothers survive the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph King
Thomas King
Newpoint
Ralph
King
James King
George King
Sentenced For Life in Connersville Murder Case
In Connersville on November 1 the jury found John Wilson guilty of second degree murder in his wife’s death and fixed life imprisonment. Judge Gray sentenced Wilson. he proclaimed his innocence to the court. The case had seen three hearings with prior disagreements and convictions, leaving many unsatisfied.
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Connersville
John Wilson
Gray
Wilson
New Suits Filed In County Court Actions
Washington Rynearson sues J me Bone et al on note. Charles H. Culbertson administrator seeks appointment of a commissioner to convey real estate for the estate of Louisa M. Bone against Simon F. Redenour et al. Lottie Bottorff sues Gordon Bottorff for divorce. Batterton's advertises pocket knives from 25 cents to 3 dollars.
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County
Cerk
Washington Rynearson
Me. Bone
Charles H. Culbertson
Louisa M. Bone
Simon F. Redenour
Commiste Er
Lottie Bottorff
Gordon Bottorff
Son of Benj Nyce Occupied a Pulpit
The Columbus Republican notes Rev. Harry Nyce D D of Peru Indiana preached at Dr Mattingly's Sunday. He was the son of Rev Benjamin M Nyce who led the old seminary and Columbus church around 1844. Nyce helped build churches, led protracted meetings, and later became a university professor and fruit preservation pioneer. He died in 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Republican
Harry Nyce
First Presbyterian Church
Peru
Indiana
Mattingly
Benjamin M. Nyce
Old Seminary
North Jackson Street
Presbyterian Church
Franklin and
Third Streets
Tipton Street
Nyce
Columbus
Union Township
Edinburg
Amity
Clay Township
Gideon B. Hart
Sand Hill
Uartsville University
Walter Thackery Pleads Guilty Over Game Laws Violation
Walter Thackery of near New Point was arrested by two state deputy game wardens for breaking Indiana game laws. He pled guilty before Squire Thomas Powers and paid a fine of 833 50. The closed season runs from October 1 to November 10, during which only waterfowl may be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thackery
Newpoint
Squire Thomas Powers
Mr. Thackerey
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daniel D. Pratt
Logansport
Congress
Gov. Cumback
Senate
P. H. Self
Paola
Kan
Court House
Altho
Gus B. Gryden
Gavin
Grant
Gen. Logan
J. R Walker
Spring Hill
Marsh Stevens
A. Reiter
Col. Grover
Charles Test
Ayers
Daniel Stewart
William Hanway
Camilla Thomson
Clifty
Sandusky
Andrew Dyer
Nancy Roberts
J. G. Monfort
G. W. Berry
Brookville
U. S Army
Mexico
J. M. Talbott
U. S. Army
Ireland
James Worth
Speaking
Harry
Carter & Co.’s
Hart Schaffner & Marz
First National Bank Building
Greensburg, Ind
Bourne
Son
Benj. Nyce
Royal Grape
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