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Washington Weekly Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1869

Page

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Official Directory Representatives and Local Officials

A listing of government and township officers from Vincennes and surrounding counties. Includes representatives Im E Midlack and Jon Myatt, state senator WW Turner, judges John Baker and James T Pierce, prosecuting attorneys, county commissioners, clerks, auditors, treasurers, sheriffs, assessors, collectors, town officers and ward officials. Also notes the Young America Fire Company meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.

E. Midlack Con Sidence Vincennes Turner Piess Knox Wrebt Eas Jon Myatt Daviess Girenif John Baker Vincennes Dobbins Dover Hill Seasions

Spectators swarm Marion court for young murder trial

The Marion Criminal Court saw an unprecedented crowd, with many unable to enter as the Young murder case drew broad public attention. State witnesses numbered around 130 while defense for cause and peremptory challenges shaped a large jury, and new forensic details emerged from witness Alred about items found at the scene.

Marion Criminal Court R. W. Thompson Bayles W.jhauna Thomas ‘Perkins Lanrenos Township Thomas Perkina Lawrence Township James George Sonta Martin Searly Decatur Charles Oss Warren Cornelius King Canis Rebben Bunnell Washington John F.snyder Benjamine Grave FrankHn Benjamine Shank Centre John Berryman Frank Clark Henry Monsell John N. Chamberlain Alexander Jameson Wayne William Jane Henry Whitinger Wreahington Peter Lawson Zechariah Rush Pike A. J. Newkigh Lawrance John Heath Peratne Thonta Gott Center Simuel Smith Franklin John L. Hereth John W. Furnas Johne Cormick Oakley Purseil Y E R Wilson Neal J Rows Willis Bmithes Peter M. Wright James Rosa James Dewee Sample Loftin Whayne John Muttencapp Jamen Meade Charles L Hartmaph John P. Moore Washington Township Chas. G. Wilson, Jr Center Township Benjamin Stokely Daniel Fox Warren Township John & Smith Franklin Township Wim. Vance A. Lowes Jeane Golding Franklin Towenship Levi Connell Nathaniel Smith Thomas J. McCollum Robert Mitchell Bowman Willam Henry Bowman Wesley Merritt’ Kindler William Rosemeyer Garrison W. Alred Indianapolis Journal Alred Gordon Young Count Youngner Jacob Youn Mel Alred Det Robert Barbee Michael Murphy Mr. Barbee Afr Murphy Reapeoti Dye Messrs Hanna

Fourth Day Proceedings Revealed Gun Charge and Testimony

Witnesses described a pistol and bullets used in the murder case after midnight, detailing loads in a worn double barrel and a gun’s loud report. Cross examinations discussed powder quantities, shot size, and the gun’s potential to injure a person, with references to riverbank scenes and a coroner’s involvement.

John Weaver Jacob Young Brennemer Ambrose Ama Gunamith Allred Indiana Avenue

Opening of Criminal Court Describes Witness Oath and Indictments

The court opened at 9 am with a large witness oath session and a rule to bring key witnesses forward to prevent them hearing testimony. The grand jury returned several indictments and adjourned to March. Mr Fishback outlined the prosecution case while Mr Hanna defended Clem, detailing her suffering and persecution.

Criminal Court Fishback Hanna Prigspher Clem T

Cold Spring murder witness accounts and autopsy details

Testimony recounts a murder at Cold Spring with a sand bar scene on the river. Witnesses describe gun reports, bodies found on the sand, and a physician’s postmortem noting fatal head wounds and charred clothing.

Cold Springs Ibagotia Permisson Kennedy Holmes Iman Myers Kenney Holmes Lafternoon Father Ople Renee Locke Reed Turord Jacob LaFreasoon Milton Coleman D. Wathermansworn Amy Winds Apeech Cold Spring Jébob Young Willian Waneia Watterman Julia Coleman Milton Coleman William Ni Dezan Clem Clerk Adsin Knodle Fletcher Carrzages Pirties

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