Mackinaw Tragedy On Trial In Crowded Court Room
A lengthy trial unfolds in the common pleas court over the Mackinaw tragedy involving engineer VanDevander. Samuel Rhodehouse faces second degree murder charges after the July 18 incident where the engine ran wild and crashed into a switch engine in Mackinaw yards, killing VanDevander and drawing testimony from numerous witnesses and associates about the engineer’s drinking and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rhodehouse
Common Pleas
Devander
van Wert
Mackinaw
VanDevander
Rhodehouse
Train quarrel suspect van devander described in testimony
Witnesses from Greenville Castine and Van Wert describe VanDevander as quarrelsome and drinking, recalling July 18 clashes on the Mackinaw line. Samuel Rhodehouse, the defendant, testifies of threats and fights during the trip to Van Wert, including an armed confrontation in the engine cab and a hammer defense near Enterprise and Stump's crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Calderwood
Greenville
VanDevander
Huntington
Dillon
Cross
Ludwig
Allen County
Ohio City
van Wert
Joseph Whitt
David Armentrout
Mackinaw R. R
Siw VanDevander
Franklin
Samuel DeCamp
Castine
Darke County
Geo. DeCamp
John Fight
Springfield
Mackinaw Crossing
Roadhouse
VanDevender
John Hayworth
Franklin Station
John Winters
Franklin, O
W. D. Shaffer
Germantown
Lewis Goebel
Geo. Reprogle
van Devander
C. Neff
James R. Burnett
Samuel Clees
Mary Hartoon
John Nilee
Tom Noble
Wilbur
J. K. Woods
Ramsey Steele
Toledo
Lake Shore Road
Geo. C. Taylor
Acci
G. W. McGavren
P. T. France
Frank Stuckey
Mr. France
Marion France
Edward Whitt
Rhodehouse
Frank Royce
George Fultz
Harry Oblinger
Lima
Wm. Andrews
Chauncy Eagy
Wm. Lammmer
David Bashore
Frank Long
Michigan Line
Henry Wilson
Elizabeth DeCamp
Wm. Moss
Findlay
Mackinaw
Samuel Rhodehouse
van Wert House
Ohio
Battle Creek
Michigan
Tecumseh
Manchester
Enterprise
Stump’s
Stump’s Crossing
Strack’s Law
Personal visitors and moves noted in town this week
Capt. C Neff of Cleveland and Jacob Swinehart of Lima visited town, with Edward Meeley from Columbia City and Elias Cawood family visiting Ludington. A J Burkett family moved to Loudon Tennessee. Jos Simpson of Vaughnnville visited Pleasant township. Mrs Charles Clark had an extended Chicago visit. Also advertised are new dress ginghams at G M Hax's with finest stock and new styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. C. Neff
Cleveland
Jacob Swinehart
Lima
W. H. Corbet
Chicago
Edward Meeley
Columbia City
Ind
Elias Cawood
Ludington
Mich
A. J. Burkett
Hoaglin Township
Loudon
Tenn
Jos. Simpson
Vaughnnville
Pleasant Township
A. W. Baker
Charles Clark
G. M. Hax’s
Sickness and Social News From Van Wert Area
Notes from Van Wert with birth announcements and obituaries, a tale of a man jailed for concealed weapons, a marriage in Clarke County Ohio, and a series of upcoming entertainments for Hiestand's Band. Also reports of a fatal burn, a school case, and local ads for fabrics, sugar producers, and farm stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank DePuy
Samuel Neel
R. Edmond
Baptist Church
Wiltshire
Harry Blair
Henry Samsel
Hoaglin Township
Lottie Neff
Fremont City
Clarke County
Ohio
G. Paul Smith
Hiestand
Robert Brothers
Natural
Franklin Street
Comer and Conner Tobacco Trade Draws Town Interest
A lively street scene shows Comer and Conner hawking tobacco in varied sizes and prices from five cents to one dollar. Neighbors discuss bargains and the pair boast steady demand as farmers and townsfolk trade stories about the salesmanship and the eye appealing displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
Billy
Capper Post Grand Fair and Festival Feb 21
Capper Post No 226 announces a grand fair at the Cullen building post room on Saturday evening Feb 21. Supper costs 15 cents, with a ticket offering a chance to win Webster’s Dictionary to be given away that evening. Also advertised are muslin deals and farm supplies from local merchants including fresh eyes pricing and young chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper Post
Cullen
Oaper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court House
Madison VanDevander
Mos
G. M. Hart's
Hirstand
Atlantic City Review
Atlantic City
Maysville
Lakeside
G. M. Haris
G. P. Waldorf
United States Internal Revenue
Tazares
G. M. Hart
Pioneer
M. Hatt
Gro. A. Herat
Middlepoint
Ake Simmons
ROYAL
Gotra
van Wert Markets
Comer’s
Comer
Deadwood
Burlington
Peoria
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
Newcastle
Wyoming
Lonsdale
G. M. Hann
Ss. B. Austin
H. Mense
L. F
F.P. Hill
Nox
Kauke
B. L. Meredith
L. F. Gackenheimer
East Main St
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