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Tipton County Argus

Location

Tipton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1858

Page

2

Guiger Eutroe Tipton Notice August 6 1898

Local notice from Tipton dated August 6 1898 references Guiger Eutroe in readable fragments. No further context available in the fragmentary OCR.

Tipton

Notice to all debtors of Dominion Alice

All persons indebted to the Dominion Alice for subscription advertising or job work on or before May 22 1858 are authorized to settle with the proprietor of the Arrow Avenue Eameau C L L Fishar, after purchasing Bairds share of all claims due cath office. Debtors must settle with the named parties only. Tipton May 38 1812.

Eameau C. L. L. Fishar Bating Bairds Tipton

Farmers and Mechanics hold Maes Convention and court house talk

The piece notes a Farmers and Mechanics Maes Convention planned for August 7 1858 at Teferesburg with speakers, clarifies no third party aim, and discusses county finances. It argues the county cannot fund a courthouse now due to poor crops and low revenue and suggests issuing bonds to complete the court and relieve taxpayers, while defending the county commissioners.

Farmers and Mechanics Teferesbury Ltia Farmers and Mechanics’ Maes Teteraburg

Republican Convention Elects Candidate for State Legislature

The Republican conventions of Hamilton and Tipton counties met in Cicero on the 31st to nominate a candidate for the State Legislature. Adison Boxley won the party’s nomination after ballot voting and a township vote apportionment plan was adopted. The meeting adjourned after ordering publication in Hoosi Patriot and Tipton County Argus. An address by G. A. Busey was announced for Tipton. Temperance topics and local notes followed, including rain relief for corn and town improvements.

Hamilton Tipton Cicero Johan Green Levi Farley G. H. Voss John Kenyon Jaaac Stanton W. W. Rooker Wesley Helms P.P. Whitesel S. d. Colip Wm. Neal Hamilton County Noblesville Washington Ms Clay Dr. Hiatt Phil Jelphia Adison Boxley Hoosi Tipton County Lagrange Ind M. E Busey

Swamp Inn Readers Seek Advice in 1858 Letters

The Argus prints reader questions from Parrotteville Indiana on topics from fashion and poultry to town prospects and phrases.

Webster Shouts Stand Back at Bunker Hill Dedication

An Exeduest Appeal recounts Daniel Webster's moment during the Bunker Hill Monument dedication. As the crowd surged, officers could not restrain them and fainting occurred. Webster urged calm with a bold exchange about what is possible, the crowd reacting as he proclaimed nothing is impossible on Bunker Hill.

Daniel Webster Bunker Hill Webster Mr. Webster Cin, Enquirer

Theft from Elderly Woman in Williamsburg Probed

A reckless thief picked the pocket of Mrs. J Adkiss, an eighty plus year old resident of Williamsburg at Grand Street 815. She had just sold her deceased son's watch to buy life’s necessities. The culprit escaped with the money and she was escorted home by the police.

New York Herald

Quarantine Vessel Count Reaches Sixty Seven in New York

Authorities report sixty seven vessels are in quarantine at New York due to unspecified health concerns. Officials said inspections and restrictions remain in place to prevent spread and ensure safety.

New York

Louisville election violence rocks Kentucky contest

Indianapolis Journal reports Louisville election results showing Democratic victories with Wheat 315 majority for Appeals Judge and McKee 267 for Clerk. It recounts a mob clash led by Dr Standiford and Lovell Rousseau, with shootings, arrests, and attempts to mob the election office, claiming the episode was an impartial account of riotous behavior on election day.

Louizville Mon- May Wheat McKee Standiford Lovell H. Rousseau Greene Orange County Courier Court House Rousseau Dr. Standiford Thomas Dozier Richard Rousseau Mr. Dozier

No One Liveth For Himself Theme Across Nature

Poetic meditation on divine writing in flowers rain moss and the sun. The verse asserts a universal message that all beings share in creation and interdependence rather than living in isolation.

Foundation Underway for New Court House

Construction notes indicate bricks are being made for the new court house and the foundation is to be commenced in a few days. Local officials confirm continued progress toward the project completion.

Whose family does not suffer in liquor war debate

A long criticism argues liquor sales ruin families citing the suicide of John B. Elliott in a county jail. It links prohibition enforcement to community welfare, invoking Indiana law and political motives as causes of sorrow. The piece urges continued anti alcohol action.

John B. Elliott Richmond Arthur W. Elliott Indiana

Melancholy suicide of Evan L Kircheval in Greencastle

A young lawyer Evan L Kircheval of Greencastle killed himself at his father's house. He took a gun after telling his mother he would be back from the woods and was found dead with a wound to the forehead. No clear motive given though mental distress noted. The item also lists various brief notices from London disasters to local crop reports and other contemporaneous items.

Evan L. Kircheval Greencastle Evan Lafayette Cour

Shocking Farm Accident Near McCormick Farm

A severe mowing machine accident at Mr. McCormick's farm in Aboit township left Sam Douglase with a crushed left leg cut through at the ankle joint and extensive right leg injuries. Dr Daily and J Smith amputated the left leg below the knee, with hopes the right leg can be saved.

McCormick Aboit Samecen Douglase Dr. Daily J. Smith Fort Wayne

State Prison crowd prompts expansion plan

Terre Haute Journal editor and visiting Trustee notes 402 male and 10 female convicts in the State Prison, up about 75 since March. He cites crowded conditions yet good health and urges a larger facility or a new prison in the northern part of the state to balance location.

Terre-Haute

Mail-boats Telegraph and Superior Deliver Blackberries Daily

Two mail-boats Telegraph and Superior arrived in Cincinnati last week carrying about a hundred bushels of blackberries daily. The Madison packets likely delivered about the same amount.

Telegraph Superior Cincinnati Madison

First Roast Ears From Boone County Presented

The piece notes that roast ears were presented last Monday by Sheriff Roomay and are the first grown in Boone County this year.

Sheaiif Boone County Pio~neer

Strange case of Mrs Hays living without provisions

The article notes Mrs Hays has lived since February 26 1857 without eating or drinking. It also reports Dan Rice the equestrian showman lost a camel crossing a bridge nine miles west of Greencastle. The camel broke loose, the elephant steadied itself and the camel swung to safety as the rock and bridge collapsed.

Dan Rice Greencastle Terra Firma

Boxing match on Bloody Island pits Conners and Burns

A Wednesday fist fight on Bloody Island in St. Louis between boxers Conners Shanghai and Burns lasted twenty two rounds in twenty seven minutes. Burns suffered heavy bleeding after round two and was heavily punished until his friends stopped the bout with a sponge. Conners won the $100 prize.

St. Louis Bloody Island Connors Shanghai Burns Conners

Old Settlers of Indiana Hold Annual Meeting at Knightstown Sprigs

The second annual gathering of the Old Settlers of Indiana is set for Knightstown Sprigs on Thursday August 15. Samuel Dake a Colfax liquor seller who shot John G White postmaster of Colfax faces preliminary examination after being arrested in Frankfort and held to bail at 4500 dollars.

Indiana Knightstown Sprigs Samual Dake Colfax Ind John G. White Franks

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