Indiana Legislature Amid Tobacco and Temperance Debates
Indianapolis correspondent reports a volatile session with attacks on the administration and Senator Douglas. The piece notes factional infighting over territorial policy, praise for Chairman Green, and criticism of the Woman's Rights petition proceedings. It highlights the theatrics around temperance measures, a charity event by Mr Sherlock, and local legislative personalities amid a broader political fray.
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Committee On Territories
Douglas
Sennator Loughas
Senate
Tas Coty
West
Myr
Green
Lily Party
Dewas
Yoosterdom
Connerlion
Conlees
Panny Eisler
Denny
Tor Emai
Popaier
X. Spectin
Satie
Donglas
Indiana
Tyan
Itvas
Gordon
Benator
Fisk
Iam
Sherlock
O'Brien
Horus
Gonloa
Resolution on Justices of the Peace power to collect fees
A House resolution proposes empowering Justices of the Peace to collect certain fees not exceeding two dollars. The measure aims to modify the law to expand authorities for fee collection and improve the functioning of the judiciary.
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Rgard
Tomery
Yadiakiory
Our tanks are iuc in Dr Fisk Senator from thie County
Fragmentary note references Dr Fisk and county politics. Unclear subjects include tanks and grom in aakapeo. The garbled text lacks coherent events or dates to form a firm summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk
Thie
Longinus Correspondent Asked to Define Fin in The Dispatch
A reader questions the meaning of fin in the Dispatch and discusses sport vulgarity, moral alignment, and the idea of happiness after death. The inquiry asks Longinus whether those who enjoy slots can still join doxologies and partake in virtuous society.
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Horron
Longinus
Flien
Farmers Seek Affordable Feed Amid Alcohol Debate
In a dated farmers column, the author laments high corn prices and rough feed shortages. He questions whisky trade's social impact, urges better animal care, and critiques proposed education and regulatory reforms while urging moral suasion and collective action.
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Eprror
Courmon
Rome
Lowes
Moore
Moores Hill
Boston
Thong
Southers
South Milan
Fricuils
Eaen
Rogues in the County Sign and Threaten a Horse Thief
Fragments describe a horse thief warned by a passerby that mercy should not extend to violent criminals. The poem hints at justice and public mercy, urging firm action to curb recurring theft and deter further crimes.
Fragmented recollections of youth and parish life echoing loss
A reflective, long passage speaks of childhood, family meals, and village streets. It recalls a journey through memory to a graveyard, with mentions of parish figures, old homes, and a cross heralding the church, ending with notes on local court business and taxes.
Distant Views on Music and Its Origins in History
The article surveys varied ancient theories on the origin of music from streams and birds to divine inspiration. It argues that music expresses sensations beyond words and fuels religious solace, war cries, and patriotic passion across cultures and eras. It cites examples like America and Britain to illustrate enduring musical emotion.
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Iyron
Isles
Europe
America
Sheriff Auction Set on Real Estate in Versailles Indiana
Sheriff Geonse Boxman will sell February 20 1959 at Versailles Courthouse to satisfy an August 1858 judgment in Ripley County Indiana. The sale covers rent and profits for seven years and then all title and interest of defendants including Lot 28 in Versailles Town for cash.
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Hix Carling
Walve
Gol
Sears
Cuntany Wii
Heralds of the Cross
Waihdhe
Horse of Pathe Alientro
Bro. Reudish
Babli Baliye
Pathe
Sreishaw’s
New Savion
Buick Cachool
Amanders
Peisse
Leon
Wali
Theo Arine
Mwn
Tong
Noha
Circuit Court
Ripley County
State of
Indiana
Levi Maynard
Jefferson Stevers
Congressional Township No. 2
Said County
Agaj
William FH. Kelso
Jane Noble
Noble
Zealda Dickerson
Jeremiah Dickerson
Edward S. Kels
Verasom
Upley County
Geonse Boxnan
Sherif
Sale notice of ripley circuit court judgment defendants
By order of the Ripley Circuit Court a sale is directed of the rent and profits for seven years from the lands of John McIntire and Sarah McIntire. The property covers the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter in section 36 town 8 range 8 in Versailles Indiana. If the rents fail to bring enough, the sale will proceed to include the fee simple interest to satisfy the debt. Attendance of interested parties is requested. Sheriff Thomas Jam. 15, 1850 20 253.
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Ripley
Anilla
Indiana
Jefferson Brevens
John McIntire
Sarah MeIntire
Pelavas
Versailles
Mate
John MeIntire
Sarah McIntire
Raussthy
Pohn McIntire Ani
Sae Lito Thoxaracs
Sherif
Sheriff’s Sale Notices from Ripley County Indiana 1859
Public sale notices issued by Ripley County authorities detail sheriff sales of real estate in Versailles and Ripley County Indiana. Notices include parties Abram T Vail and Benjamin F Vail with related lands north half of section six and rents and profits for seven years, plus another sale of the fee simple interest of Sohnitts and John Kitts as well as a separate listing of a stray heifer taken up in Center Township.
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Mathew Jobe
Center Township
Ripley County
Kiana
Sterling Hyatt
Wilson Hyatt
Stephen Andrews Justice
Seal
State of Indiana
Bi County
Andrews
Justice Seal
HENGY
T. Mipperd
Writ of attachment and administration notices in Ripley County
Legal notices outline a writ of attachment against William Hemsbury and others with payments due to John G. Wise, and administration letters granted for Mary Judd’s estate in Ripley County. Public sale of land and assets to follow on specified dates with credit terms noted.
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Guderetnes
Anthony McRee
William Hemsbury
Tave
Adama Low Palsty Binley Co
Virhe
Eid
eVeral
John G
Ripley Conzity
Thomas W.sunman
Fennary
Js Ier
Peyer
Mary Judd
Ripley
Solvant
James Myprs
Jasles Myers
Obituary notice of Lewis Anders in county residence record
DIBBA on residence taf Lewis Anders in his county on Welmpter for luck a iovary, 1839, ABI AM VEWIS, aged 81 years.
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Dibba
Lewis Anders
Abi AM Vewis
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