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Versailles Dispatch

Location

Versailles, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1864

Page

2

Morton Darker Trusler McCanty Morrison Hoss Justices Rais

The text lists judicial and state ticket candidates including Oliver P. Morton for Governor and consR ad darker for Lieutenant Governor with Nelsons Trusler as Treasurer, Thomas Le McCanty and Joan I Morrison for Auditors, George W. Hoss for Superintendent, judges and clerks of the Supreme Court, and reporters, plus electors Sexton and Vegger for the state electoral slate.

Nelsons Trusler Thomas LE. McCanty

Berkshire and Ward Granted 120 for Attorneys in Christie Case

The Ripley County Circuit decision records an order for one hundred twenty dollars to Berkshire and Ward for services as attorneys in Christie versus Board of Commissioners. Protests arose over their authority and representation, with a history of court actions from Commissioners Court to Circuit Court and a later legislative change dismissing Christie’s action.

Gonmixs Pace Berkehire and Ward P. Christia Board of Commissioners Ripley John Glass Dispatch Christie Commissioners Court Commissionors Court Circuit Court Christies Berkshire Ripley County Preston Christie Athens Seerens Fie Boarnl Ward Oarvelf Harrington Ourself Wand Andiwe Berkshire and Claistie Va. Board of Commissioners Ofer. Ward Qirewit Ghenit Weare Shields Democrat Sanders Agd The Court House Hing

Mandamus Case In Ripley County Ends In Dismissal

The case began with mandamus proceedings over land seizure involving thirteen sections and threatened county revenue. Attorneys Ward and colleagues defended the Commissioners, leading to a circuit court dismissal after legislative repeal of the governing law. The affidavit clarifies attorney fees and asserts defense secured county interests and tax base for years.

Editor questions county actions and partisan past in a heated scuffle

A Tribune letter accuses an attorney and county officials of derailing revenue and cites a court petition theft. It recalls Eywin I. Pertis's respected status and probes the editor of the Democrat about past party affiliation and a failed nomination for Auditor.

Eywin I. Pertis Dispatch Ous Republican Party Democrat

Vague Civil War Commentary and Editorial Snippets

Fragmentary article portions discuss legal questions about a petition detach and attach a county area to Jefferson, a critic questions a journalist’s statements about alleged theft, and a Cincinnati newspaper excerpt reports on the Battle of Spotsylvania with praise for Union victory and notes several generals wounded or killed.

Tuesday's Battle in May Ends With Union Victory

The Herald reports from May 13 that the fight continued into the afternoon, ending with a Union victory. Union forces captured over 5000 prisoners and inflicted heavier losses than before, with batteries in Dre corps averaging over 500 rounds each. General Wright and two aides were wounded by a shell but stayed on field. Rebel Gen Johnston of Hill's corps was killed yesterday.

Confiderats Amy Potomac Seonrads Nex the Herald Sth Wright Sam Culpepper Court House Vermont Cien Dohnnon Hill

The Union Wounded

May 14 report from Wasuiotex states 12 700 wounded approved on the battlefield. About 16 000 remain at various hospitals including Alexandria. An army surgeon adds skedaddlers are excluded, reducing totals when separated from the wounded.

Wasuiotex Law Alexandria Atrederickspurgh and Balle

Funeral of Gen Sedwick Held at Residence

West Corswain May 14. The funeral of Mejorden Sedwick was largely attended today at his residence. The procession and services drew many locals and officials, reflecting on the General’s public service and wartime record.

West Corswain Cons Mejorden Sedwick

Notice to Non Residents in Ripley County Indiana Versailles Court

Notice to non residents of Indiana Ripley County. Ripley Circuit Court August Term 1884 concerns Benjamin T Redland mortgage and Hermann Redman and Henrietta Hedman as necessary parties. Court to be held at Versailles Court House on the fourth Monday in August 1884. Seal of Clerk Stark. Also includes Hoofland’s German Bitters advertisement and medical claims.

State OF Indiana Ripley County Ripley Circuit Court Benjamin T. Redland Court House Versailles Anens Winnae Indiana William Love Polly Love Ward James J. Mair Joseph Moss Salomon Bullinger Prudenc Bullingw David Leonard Poltysian Enenets Mos Gourt Ecyce Fourtit Elijah Stark Clark Seomr

Debt Notice for Lip Perd Debtors in Veusaries Indiana

Public notice dated May 4 1264 requires all debtors to Henry T Lip Perd to call at the office and settle debts by June 1. The notice warns that short settlements make long friends and is signed by W S Wetsex with a reminder about costs.

Veusaries Indiana Henry T. Lipperd

Haigh's Woolen Manufactory Announces Wool Demand

The former Rising Sun subilor Clormerly rents King's Factory near Verssitles, Ripley County, to open May 10 with rolls yarn jeans blankets flannel satinet lexseys and stocking yarn. He adds new machinery and rooms and promises improved quality and faster service beyond prior local output.

Subilor Clormerly Rising Sun Tnd Pablic King’s Factory Verssitles Ripley County Lod

Madame Zadock Porter Curative Balsam Ad

Advertisement touts Madame Zadock Porter Curative Balsam as a remedy for colds coughs and breathing difficulties claiming to ease huskiness throat tickling chest tightness and other symptoms. The text resembles an outdated trial claim for a patent medicine.

Family Sewing Machine advertised with world reputation

An 1863 advertisement extols our Family Sewing Machine the best value with extensive capabilities for sewing, binding, braiding and more. It highlights interlocked stitch reliability, elegant folding case, and durable operations. Branch offices in New York and Indianapolis listed. Also promotes Bitters tonic claims for digestion and liver issues with Dr. Roback discovery.

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Oliver P. Morton Consrad Darker Joan I. Morrison Delana FB. Williamson George W. Hoss Supreme Court Janes Micazan Jean T. Keser Cuanius A. Rav Rhonenr Giraony Laz. Noble Benjamin Ilarrison Gooding Richard W. Thompson Sequidas Sexton Rash U. Vevger Franklin Berkshires Ifem HO. I Pers Sika Ermak Jeffsrson Amattor Ike Tunsif Edwin P Ferris Historie Heo Jeff Edling Stebel Alexander Long Cincinnati Taxe Spottsylvania Lee Petersboro Gen. Sedwick Inv Edwanl Stele Slufau Stark Clerk Hoofland CG. M.iageson Jones & Evans Parana Tulane Asylum Kirkbria M. Jackson Neph L. Mutr W's. D. Wetsex Haigh's Homself West P. C. Hatee Broadway New York Indianapolis Washington Street Pierceville Ind Roback
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