Marriage tragedy shocks Monroe farmer family
Arthur Young, a leading Monroe county farmer, was shot dead at the Lang home four miles east of town after a dispute over his daughter’s marriage to Preston Lang. Lang, 21, married the daughter with Young’s consent but the wedding caused a rift. The Rev. Horace Colling’s involvement sparked anger in Young, who attacked the groom with a shotgun. The daughter protected him as the confrontation moved toward the door.
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Arthur Young
Monroe County
Mon Ly
Preston Lang
Lang
Young
Ling
Horace
W. J
Stanford
Money Saving February Reductions in Shoes
Promotional note lists price cuts on women and men footwear, including vici kid and patent colt styles, Blucher models, boxcalf and kid shoes, with various discounts. Mentions brand names and reduced prices in a cluttered ad-like format.
Banking and insurance glare in Vincennes debate
In Vincennes the senate fight over a insurance reform bill intensifies as lobbyists and Republican leaders shield the capital from reform promises. Governor Manly signs the bill amid rapid votes, while prospects of a $120,000 claim and a constitutional amendment plan spark fierce party maneuvering in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Univeralth
Tndiy Tugor
Bette
Reforms and salaries in 1803 commission bill
The fragment references a proposed 1803 commission with three lawyers, limited political ties, governor appointments, and a report to the legislature. It mentions annual pay for members and a secretary, plus stenographer funding, and oddly notes Tom Nugent from Daviess County visiting and other local scraps.
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Blodgett
Tom Nugent
Statesman
Washington
Daviess County
Jack Prater
Downe Molloy Downey Marriage in Wheatland
Philp Downey of Wheatland married Rose Motloy of Reeve township on Tuesday at 9 am with Rev. Frederick Burger officiating. Attendants were Esther Donnelly and Peter Molloy. Dinner followed at the bride’s home. Relatives and friends attended and extended best wishes to the couple.
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Philp Downey
Wheatland
Rose Motloy
Reeve Township
Frederick Burger
Esther Donnelly
Pater Molloy
Patrick Molloy
Aehsel* Downey
Inquest Finds Bronchial Trouble Cause of Infant Death
Coroner Bonham ruled bronchial trouble caused the death of Frank Murphy’s west end infant. Funeral services for the baby were held at 2 PM, burial at Oak Grove. Also noted are funerals for Mrs Mary A Cloud at Meridian Street residence with burial at Pak Grove, and services for Mrs Ira H Ragsdale at 4 AM Friday with church services in Harricon township. John Herrin’s service is listed for Friday afternoon with burial at Osk Siete. Rural notices mention geene and Harve Hackler's hogs near Bennington bayou.
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Jnfant
Frank Murphy
West End
Bonham
Oak Grove
Mary A. Cloud
Meridian ‘Street
Pak Grove
Ragsdale
Ira HL Ragsdale
Ebeneezer Church
Harricon Township
John Herrin
Steele
Harve Hackler
Bennington Bayou
Big priced mule team at Ed Hawes sale
The sale at Ed Hawes' yard in Steeda township features a high priced mule team with a male pair listed at about 442 dollars. Hogs were also part of the offerings with ownership tied to Ed Hawes and referenced two days before the sale.
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Ed Hawes
Steeda Township
Frozen: Nine Bodies Recovered From Kentucky Disaster
An immense crowd watched as the steamer Kentucky neared Providence with the dead on deck, many frozen in natural poses. Eighteen survivors were taken to hospitals while physicians noted cold as the likely cause for many deaths. Survivor Harris Feldman recounted the raft scene and frantic efforts to keep his wife alive during thirteen hours at sea before rescue by the schooner Clara J. Eighteen-year-old witness described the panic and chaos aboard the vessel as it broke apart amid towering waves.
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Providence
Kentucky
Provident
Tne
Misa Badle Galtrup
Boston
Blork Island
Rhode Island
Harris Feldman
New York
Feldman
Larchmont
Mr. Feldmay
Himebit
Blawite
Aed
Clara
Rhode Eland
Fiedettek
Ybuog Hiergeeelt
Himi
Aaré
Sve
Story Hour Abroad Planned by Mrs Hyatt
A reading event titled Hour at the Library Next Saturday will be led by Mrs Hirar Hyatt at 2730 o'clock. She will speak about her experiences abroad. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Lbrary
Hirar
Deaths of Mrs William Kirk at Shiloh church burial in Walnut Hill
Mrs William Kirk of Shiloh church Van Buren township died Tuesday from pneumonia after a sickness of six days. She leaves a husband and four children. Burial is set for Wednesday at Walnut Hill cemetery.
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William Kirk
Shiloh Church
van Buren Township
Walnut Hid Cemetery
Weather forecast advises cold night and warmer Friday
The forecast calls for a cold evening with lingering frost and a warming trend into Friday. Snow is not expected to hit the marsh area, with temperatures rising from tonight into Friday afternoon.
Township road improvements spark citizen petitions
A flood of petitions from Harrison and Reeve townships seeks road upgrades from Canpelburg to nearby routes. Petitions, signed by Truman B R Ent and others, call for southern half improvements of a road between the state road and Cannebure, aiming to enhance travel to Reeve, Canne, and Washington. Proposals tally costs near 18000 dollars with possible taxpayer vote before next year as extensions also move in Washington township and around Old Pike Road.
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Reeve
Hariaou
Starcison
Harrison
Bock
Barr Township
Court House
Canpelburg
Cannerbure
Oabana
Ofitwa
Truman BR
Washington
Porterville Road
Bagr
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Baid
Foud
Rldge
Vetim
Ile
Inchea
Worth
Kersey and Melton
Nottingham
Payihtat of
Vincennes
Babcock Farber Insurance
W. Hu
Senate
Ansurance
Boin Igs
Je Mei
Republican Party
Electon
Qider
Abd
Manly
Fitch
Mundla
Rayo
Atate
Sieele
Downe
Molloy
St. Patrick'n
Frank
Jogiplan
Fon Cosip
MacDougal Store
Embrijiderles
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