Mayor Court and Local Court Notices of 1867
The weekly report notes John Bakin fined for assault and contributing to public funds, a fatal powder explosion near Haubstadt wounding two men, a damages suit against a street railway company, a bankruptcy petition with $10,000 in claims, and only seven prisoners in jail. It lists numerous real estate transfers including parcels in Honey Creek, Lost Creek, Rose's subdivision and other townships with prices from $400 to $13,200, plus multiple city lots and tracts recorded for record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea Estates
Thoda Lovelace
Samuel Young
Honey Creek Township
Samuel Conner
Alex. Conner
Wm. D. Ladd
John Sumes
Lost Cr Vek
Leonard Ladd
Lost Creek Township
Caste
Board & Demorest
Dole
Thomas J. Ward
William Balfe
Payette Township
Mary French
James Harlan
Prairie Creek Township
GC. M. Crisher
Rachael P. Cleveland
Chauncey Rose
Moses Easter
John H. Berry
George W. Kennedy
Rose
Eliza W. Kennedy
Eliza Kennedy
Matilda Kennedy
Thomas W. Sprague
T. H. Gaslight Co
Naylor
Lorelda Stankard
C. W. Mancourt
Wm. J. Blocksom
Samuel T. Jones
Martin Church
Daniel Joslin
Riley Township
H A
Jherife
Vigo
John P. Patrol
Charles Craft
Samuel Rouse
Thomas J. Forrest
Martin V
Samantha F. Baker
Nancy C. Hoss
Vigo County
Indiana
Towit
Terre Haute
Court House
John Kizer
Recorder's Office
Torre Haute
Kizer
Wida
Juwrife
Vice Common Pleas Court
Andrew Cooper
Daniel Small
Crosccut Canal
Real Fatare
Joan Kizer
The Advertising Drumbeat Across Newspapers
A British commentary argues newspapers profit from advertising like drummers, contrasting Western brisk commerce with Asiatic商 practices. It claims ads spur broad consumer activity, benefiting retailers and buyers, and rejects the idea that aggressive marketing harms society.
Unsure phrase questions man drunk on oxygen airtight
A user asks whether describing a man who becomes drunk on oxygen can be said to be air tight. The query explores wordplay and logical phrasing without reporting any event or person.
Quails Reach Market Amid High Prices in Town
An Indiana market reports quail arrivals but high prices deter buyers. A note mentions a planned ladies billiard room in Indianapolis with no bar. In Huntington County a township trustee refused a deserter’s voter claim, a suit moved to Allen Common Pleas, and a jury awarded $800.
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Indianapolis
Huntington County
Allen Common Pleas Court
Local News Snapshots from Lafay ette and Nearby
A drunken accident at Lafay ette ends with Peter Daily and his wagon in the canal. he drowns. Frank Foster of Greenfield reports two horses stolen, chased, recovered. Georgia corn yields noted as fifty bushels per acre. City treasurer Goodwin bonds filed as required. Mayor Cockerly reports fines collected totaling about one thousand dollars in six months. Reverend Geo Morrison returns in good health from a three week Atlantic States tour.
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Chauncey Rose
Georgia
Cockerly
S.e
Joseph Hick
Prairieton
Sax
New Albany Ledger
Louisville
Harding
Bartholomew County
Indianapolis
Sullivan
the &c
Marriep
C. A. Brooke
W. D. Gossert
B. Hartsock
Preston A. Shartle
Columbus Accident Insurance Company
Music, worship, and city finances in Indiana town notes
A column highlights music as both luxury and economy and praises its uplifting effect. Richmond reports 4000 churchgoers with 8000 regular worship attendees. Democratic party roosters mock rival campaigns. Congregational church meetings in Central Indiana start in West Vigo Friday, run to Sunday. Fort Wayne merchants seek lower gas bills as street lighting costs total 9043.33 dollars, exceeding police salaries and nearly matching general city expenses.
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Sea
Congregational Churches
Indiana
West Vigo
Fort Wayne
Fire Department
Mixed Marriage Case Shocks Indianapolis Cleric
A colored preacher in Indianapolis was arrested for marrying Lewis Washington, a Black man, to Mary Day, a white woman, violating state marriage laws. The defense claimed the ceremony occurred in dim light with many colored attendees and the preacher believed the license was valid, unaware the couple failed the racial requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lewis Washington
Mary Day
True To The Tile Of A Feather Fashion Folio
A reader sent a photograph and poem about womanhood in modern society. It contrasts endless beauty routines with the enduring duties of a human soul to help others, learn, and endure life with dignity.
Reckless ride through city streets shocks public anger
A rider atop a black horse sped through city streets yesterday afternoon causing fear and endangering pedestrians. Onlookers speculated the rider may be intoxicated, a horse-tamer, or a young thrill seeker. Police response and potential arrest were anticipated as the incident drew attention to rider restraint and public safety.
The Bankrupt Law in Michigan's First Case
The first Michigan case under the bankrupt law ends with a discharge after July 19 filing and October 31 approval. No assets, costs at 85 dollars. The notice warns debtors that after February estates must pay at least fifty percent or face the old regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Boy and stolen horses spark chase in city streets
A teenage rider lost a horse on Tuesday near the Court House Square while in town on business. He quickly recovered the horse after pursuing a thief. On Thursday another horse disappeared near the same spot, and a passing bystander saw a man untie and flee with it. A chase nearly reached Sanford before the thief escaped into the woods. Two more Nowlin horses vanished Friday in the same area, suggesting a pattern of theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horst Thaves
C. Crum
Indianapolis
Court House
Sanford
Frida
Wm. Nowlin
Unusual potato crop and local scenes in the north
The Journal reports an unusually large potato crop in the northern part of the state. It notes humorous pieces by Alf Burnett, mentions a haunted house in the city, and highlights various local items including a wind storm, a meteor shower forecast for the 14th, burglaries, and several short notices ranging from distilleries to court decisions, fires, and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Burnett
Brazil
Poem by Mrs. Sigourney Published Posthumously
The New Albany Commercial prints a lyric by the late Mrs. Sigourney. Composed a few days before her death, it appears here for the first time, contributed by Mr. Ligh Southard for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Mr. Ligh Southard
Boots And Shoes For Fall And Winter Wear
Large stock of boots and shoes in every style with on demand manufacturing of men and women's wear. All work warranted and discounts to cash buyers. Visit 99 Main Street three doors west of Pee Wee B. Weisz at THE Heap of THE Fashion. Ladies invited to examine new hoop skirts opposite the Post Office. Red or white colors for balls and parties. dwtf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Industry and Commerce
Main Street
B. Weisz
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Haubstadt
Gibson County
Frank Rodman
Maidlow
Ron Damagus
Messrs
Scott & Jollly
Minnie Donly
Fairbrother
Reuben Sheppherd
Hite
Delashmutt
Bowles
Sarah Fleetwood
Fayette Township
Ment
Congress
Euclid
Lodge of
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Hon. C. Y. Patterson
Circuit Court
Wey
Laporte County
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Wask
Eding
Delphi
Putnam County
New Albany
New York
Maarrrage
Peter B. Allen
Margaret Halpin
W. D. Gossett
Mary E. Hartsock
Foxworthy
Caroline Hane
Nash Zane
Margaretta Bolton
Amos R. Gruber
Hattie Baker
Robert Clark
Mary L. Riddle
John Rose
Dores Orange
Enos Strouse
Col. McLean
Madison
Peter
Lafayette
Frank Foster
Greenfield
Wax
Goodwin
Geo.Morrison
First Presbyterian Church
Atlantic States
Richmond
Crow
Chapman
Chanticleer
Benton County
Gee
Warrick County
Home
Wex
McGregor
Gay Joseph H. Blake
St. Louis
C. W. Levings
Paris
Ils
Albert E. Williams
Monticello
White County
Pike County
Pas
J. M. Olcott
B. E. Rhoads
Vermillion County
Superintendent of Public Instruction
United States Grand Jury
Pearl
MarGearet Helton
Sullivan County
Miller Ross
Greene County
Ross
East Main Street
13Th
Benj. St. Clair
Kelley
DY Mas
Susan Ernest
Fairbanks
Vermont
Mastrep
A. Brooke
Hartre Baker
M. Swartz
Noa Zané
Marcarer Boiren
Gepx
Pendleton
Anderson Standard
Reir
Lndies
Band of Shamrock
Brakeman
Tam
Durling
Wisconsin
Henry Ward Beecher
Joan Kizen
W. W. Shaynon
Main St
Old Court House
Barrett
Steen
Wm. Lockwood
Dwlt
Mas
Crum
Derew & Clatfelter
Dayton
Ohio
S. R. Frremayd&wtt
Phenix
Hartford
Havens & Co
Donnelly’s Drug Store
R. Freeman's
Wooten
Seine
Dwtf
S.S. Kennedy & Co
Fifth Street
Iowa
Deamoine
Jules Houriet
Terre-Haute
AJ Blli
Mishler
1. Rife
All Drugeleta
Sepidwig
N.hm
State Acricaitral Society
Holden
Nashus
Smorest
Model Parlorazine
America
Wheeler & Wilson
Steach
Jennings Demorest
Broadway
Demorest
Emorest
Young America
W. Jennings Demorest
Tryt
Wolid
Merch’t Tailoring
Hartsockr & Bannister
Colgate & CO
Man HO
Nort
J. Curvenwett
M. D
OMAS
Kline & CO
Bowery
Dr. Culverwell
Kentucky State
Covington
Ise
Prise
Prise of
Prises of
Prises
Lugo
Puatic
Covinaren
Founta
Kentucky
Newark Herald
Cincinnati Commercial
Murray, Eddy & CO
Izos
Qovington
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