Purcell in Pike County Murder Trial Sparks Lynch Fear
Frank Purcell, 19, of Hartwell is held after a Saturday night shooting near Augusta that killed Ross, a young farmer. Pike County officers and witnesses recount an accidental discharge, while locals threaten lynching and sheriff's deputies escort Purcell and two companions to safety in Daviess County.
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Frank Purcell
Purcell
McCord
Harris
Pike County
Wimslow
Light
Netcher
Pris Soners
Pike
McCred
St the
Frank Parcell
St & House
Agusta
Ross
Pat
Iraight
Andy Melch
Winslow
Melcher
Augusta
Hartwell
Cotrien
Purdell
Purcall
Miners Union
Ape
Mani Melcher
Ibaing
Sherif McCord
NEWSPAPER OFFICE BURNED AND MYSTERY FIRE
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed the Elora Tribune office owned by W. B. Myers, with total loss near 1000 and no insurance. A nearby restaurant owned by Ermin Carroll was also burned. origin of the fire remains unknown. The report also notes an oscillating mix of local notices including an oratorical contest win by Miss Lucy Hogatt of Petersburg, Ind. and several marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora Tribune
W- B. Myers
Elora ‘Tribune
W. B. Myers
Jlis
Ermin Carroll
Tribune
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Ritterskamp Bankrupt
Notice to creditors of Earnest G Ritterskamp of Washington Indiana that he was declared bankrupt on January 1 1900. The first meeting of creditors will be held at Hastings Allen Billheimer law office Washington Davie ss County Indiana on January 1 1900 at 2 1 2 PM. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact other business. Referee to Bankruptcy Fye at Bloomington this day of January 1900. Grain-0 advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Indiana
Earnest G. Ritter
Bankskcamp
Earnest G Ritterskamp
Washington
Tatass
Earnest Ge Ritterskamp
Hastings, Allen & Billheimer
Daviess County
Bankro Toy
Fytea
Bloomfeld
Wadsworth Elected Chatrain and Central Committee Recall
In township politics, P R Wadsworth is re elected as chair and secure to central committee. The record shows votes fixed for February, detailing the structure of delegates from townships and at large members. The text also references Isabel Made Young and long standing concerns among the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Kreesyour Grocer
Wapsworth
Wrdstworth
P. Pa
Union
Davids County Probate Notice in Davis Gucult Court
In the State of Indiana Daviess County probate court action March term administrator John Williaros seeks annexed estate of Christopher Grow deceased. Named respondents include George Grow and others with hearings set and the will to stand for trial.
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State of Indiana
Davids County
Daviess Gucult Court
John’ Williaros
Christopher Grow
Va George
Grow
RES Ora
Rasees
Norads
Rossean Meads
Sarah J Mds
Willap Meade
Martha ‘Litten
Daniel Itton
Abraham Sullivan
Jane Goarks
Osteopathy Clinic Claims Cure in Washington
A note proclaims that osteopathy is now established in Washington after Dr Schrum located there six months ago. It asserts cure of previously incurable cases and invites examinations with free consultation, listing office at Fifth and South streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Siximontha
Schrum
Schrom
Building Association Notice
Notice of stock offering by the Savings and Loan Association of Washington Ind. to be opened Friday January ath. Persons desiring stock or seeking information should apply at once to N H Jerson President or Wx Herrtmané Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of
Washington
Ind
N. H. Jerson
Wx. Herrtmané
Community Gathering Celebrates Mr George Washington’s Support
A Wednesday night meeting at 202 West featured Mr George Washington as a hopeful Democratic candidate for Congress. The event included a supper, music by Dora Hawkins and Mattie Washington, and praise for Washington’s influence within the local church circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
West
Washington
A. M.H
Dora
Hawkins
Mattie Waashington
Harold Townses
Charner
Hawking
Washington Ag
Manda
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Mars
Childs
Dresden
Wul’Coe
Rufroe - Ross
Petersburg
the Murdstera
Frank
Ira Light
Rey Hie
Cher
Purcell J
Parnell
Lucy Hogge
Earlington
Kyi
Vanna
May’ Hall
Clevelard, O
Emma Sheldon
Rockford
Ill
Dorothy Bartwell
Thrlington, LY
Lury Hoggatt
Progressive Literary Society of
Sprugfeld
Aretan
Robert F. Arvin
Maggie
McDonald
William Ope
Lacing Cox
Earnest G. ‘Miller
Lou Builey
Sayang
Will
Ari
Chatrain
P. R. Wadsworth
Central Committee
Sisabel
Esas Secrat
Tedi
Kotice
Building -Association
Neilide
Sivan
Association of Wi Tons
Wwillapen
Jy Elass
Sensul
Wallace
Republicsa
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