1879
Published every Saturday
by
BITTERS & DANIELS
Saturday, January 4, 1879
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Mrs. G. I. MILLER is occupying her new millinery room.
Wm. NEWCOMB again owns a farm in Richland Township, having recently purchased the HOLMAN place for $4,500.
Frank ZARTMAN, Harry ARMANTROUT and their country cousins from Denver, attended the Rip Van Winkle show Monday night.
Adam AULT and John CATES will start for Texas next Monday, to view the country and prospect generally.
The mercantile and professional business of our place is represented at present by A. STRONG & SON, dry goods, groceries and hardware; C. H. BERRY, dry goods and groceries; Milo BRIGHT, drugs and books; A. ONSTOTT, tinware; F. DILLON, carriage and wagon maker and general blacksmithing; A. A. GAST and VALENTINE & STARR, boots and shoes; A. STANTON, chairs; O. CRONWELL, furniture; Dr. A. JOHNSTON, and Dr. C. F. HARTER, physicians; Mrs. H. VALENTINE, milliner; . . . Our village is surrounded by well-cultivated and high-productive farms, owned, controlled and tilled by an industrious and intelligent class of farmers. Among the older, most successful and substantial I would name D. WHITTENBERGER, J. H. DAY, J. N. ROBINSON, J. BRIGHT, T. J. McCLANAHAN, H. W. BALL, H. BLACK, E. STRONG, Dan. DANIELS, J. A. BOWER, S. TOWNSEND, Wm. BITTERS, J. E. SLAYBAUGH, I. PONTIOUS, P. RADER, J. HOFFMAN, S. MILLER, J. WHITTENBERGER, Wm. WHITTENBERGER, Jr., A. CURTIS, A. GRINDLE, H. PRESSNALL, H. BRYANT, Wm. BRIGHT, M. RICHARDSON, Wm. THOMPSON, M. MIDDLETON. . . And now occurs to my mind the names of several who were once citizens of our place and vicinity, but have sought other homes. There is J. J. STRONG, Talladego, Ala.; A. B. BALL, Warsaw, Ind.; G. W. BALL, Red Cloud, Neb.; I. ADAMSON, Oswego, Kan.; S. H. HOOD, Osage, Kan.; W. T. CUTSHALL, Huntington, Ind. --Akron correspondent to the Northern Indianian.
The severe cold weather has interfered with the regular running of many roads, but our I. P. & C. has been on time every day. The worst difficulty experienced on this road is the freezing up of the water tanks.
BOOK STORE BUILDING BURNED
“The corner book store,” occupied by RANNELLS & PLANK, and owned by Mrs. MANN, is no more. Last Sunday afternoon while Ed. CHINN, Robert KEITH and Charley PLANK were in the room they accidently discovered the building to be on fire.
. . . By hard work and plenty of nerve, Chris. HOOVER and his followers adjusted some carpets over the south end of Mrs. MANN’s residence, and managed to save it. . . The book store was quickly rushed into the street by the excited crowd, and most of it safely removed to the corner room in the old Continental building. . . The building was insured for all it was worth, and . . . stock belonging to RANNELLS & PLANK is also well insured . . . removed to the room formerly occupied by Mrs. G. I. MILLER.
DIED
- One after another the old pioneer citizens of this county are passing away. This week we chronicle the death of James H. McQUERN which took place at his residence, five miles southeast of Rochester, on Monday morning. The deceased was a native of South Carolina and became a citizen of this county as early as 1840. He has been for many years a devout member of the Presbyterian church, and a very good citizen. His remains were laid to rest in the Hoover grave yard on the last day of the year, the burial services being conducted by Rev. N. L. LORD, assisted by Rev. A. M. WORK. Mr. McQuern had attained his 63d year.
-Mrs. [Rachel] ADAMSON, an aged and respected lady at Akron, died at her home one day last week. She was generally known as “Grandma” ADAMSON.[1]
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
The busiest place in town is at Frank ERNSPERGER’s new store. He has moved his entire stock of dry goods, boots, shoes, carpets, groceries and everything that was in the mammoth church store, to the room second door north of the bank, formerly occupied by ERNSPERGER & JACKSON. . . .
A few cases of scarlet fever in town. The worst case is that of a child of Marshal REID.
Charley BEERY and lady of Akron attended Mr. and Mrs. Chas. JACKSON’s silver wedding Monday night.
William CARTER, the ice man, has recovered from his severe illness so as to be able to be about again.
John G. STRADLEY, of Iowa, formerly of this place, was recently married to a charming lady “out west.” . . .
The masquerade ball, given under the auspices of the orchestra, at OPERA HALL New Year’s eve, was largely attended, and enjoyed by many spectators as well as the dancers.
A wholesale liquor store is now doing business in this place. Fred BOSENBERG is the proprietor, and he keeps his stock in the corner room of the Cornelius building.
LINCOLN BRIEFS by WARD
“Mother earth is wrapped in her snowy robes of white.” . . . But we have other proofs that winter has fairly commenced, viz: so many young men filling the vacant side of their bed with what they please to term warmers. For instance, W. H. DAY, on Christmas eve took in a warmer, Miss Julia SUTTON, daughter of Dr. E. H. SUTTON.
At the Evangelical Parsonage, Rochester, Ind., January 1st, 1879, by D. J. PONTIUS, Mr. William J. GREEN and Elizabeth LIPART, both of this county . . .
DELINQUENT TAX LIST
(Wayne Township) Is’h BALL & Jn CARROLL, James W. BEATTIE, Henry W. BAILEY, Wm. H. BAILEY, Jacob BOYER, Michael CANFIEL, Nelson CADWALLADER, Joseph CUNNINGHAM, Mary E. CLARK et al, John DEMPSEY, John FITZGERALD, James GILL, Thomas HARRIGAN, Patrick I. HARRIGAN, Lewis KISTLER, L. C. KISTLER, John F. KLECKNER, Alonzo KISTLER, S. LOOFBOROUGH, Wm. H. LAMBERT, Edgar S. LONG, Christian LONG, William H. MILLER, Francis T. McLOCHLIN, Daniel H. RUSH, Thomas M. REED, John SMITH, James SEARCH Est., Alexander STEWART, M. A. TEEGARDEN et al, James H. WALTERS.
(Union Township) Philip ANDERSON, Lewis J. BROWN, John BASHORE, John BOWE, Mary E. BARNEY, Isaac BROOKER, Jacob BOYER, Merriam SMITH CHASE, D. D. DYKEMAN, Newell GLEASON, Jacob GERSON, Jerusha LIGHT, John SKELTON, James SPEARS, Wm. STURGEON Est., Waldo W. WILLIAMS, James S. WRIGHT Est., James H. WALTERS, Elizabeth WRIGHT, David YELTON.
(Aubbeenaubbee Township) Jacob BRUCE, Jr., Louisa BRUGH, Hyman BUNN, Mary J. CULVER, Francis CAMPBELL, Amelia CROMLEY, Charles DODD, Aaron DEIMER, Albert V. DURR, Solomon FREESE, Newell GLEASON, James HAY, Jr., Michael HETZNER, David LIGHT, Moses P. MEREDITH, Job & H. S. MEREDITH, Samuel MOWRER, George MORGAN, Elizabeth PHELPS, Charles RITTER, Nancy RARRICK, Wm. S. SCHOFIELD, Enoch STURGEON Est., James SMITH, P. D. WIDEMAN, David YELTON, Lewis W. ZOOK, Frederick E. ZECHIEL.
(Liberty Township) Eli AUSMAN, Lucinda BRYAN, G. W. BLAKEMORE, Levi BUCK, Jesse L. BRYAN, Mark COOK, James C. DILL, Mary E. HECKERTHORN, S. E. & J. A. HOWLAND, Andrew HATTERY, Jas. Monroe KNIGHT, Theodore MARSHALL, Daniel J. POWNALL, Sylvanus POWNALL, John PENCE, Isaac REED, S. H. REED, George M. SMITH, John SUTPHEN, Joseph SUTPHEN, John STALNACKER, Levi SNELL, Peter SMITH, S. VANBLARICUM, Jr., Nelson WAYMIRE.
(Rochester Township) Hugh BOWMAN, Mary BARCUS, Henrietta BURSON, I. W. & Emma BROWN, Peter M. CONGER, Jennette CAMPBELL, John B. COLLINS, Andrew CUBBERLY Est., Sylvanus COLE, John CLAYTON, Wm. L. CARR, Mary M. CUMMINS, Emery DAGGETT, Jerome EDMINSTER, Owen S. EBI, Mary GERSON heirs, Mary JULIAN, Wm. KIRKENDALL, Henry KISINGER, Geo. W. LEAR Est., Wm. H. B. LAWRENCE, Eli LAWRENCE, Henry McMILLLEN, Luman SMITH Est., Emanuel SHERROW, Robt. M. SRADER, Rebecca SWISHER, Chas. H. SMITH, A. L. & J. B. SHAFFER, Wallace TRUE Est., Saml. W. TRACY, Elizabeth TRACY, TRAVELERS INS. CO., VanTRUMP & CALKINS, Barnett WATT, Sr., A. S. WARD, Chas. WALLIS, Hannah WALLACE, John YOUNT.
(Richland Township) Runion ARMSTRONG, Sarah M. BEEBER, Daniel CRIPLIVER, Andrew CORBET, James CALHOUN, Robert DIVELBISS, W. A. DAVIS, Solomon FLORY, Lewis GRAEBER, Sarah GRAEBER, Rebecca HOOVER, Joseph JACKSON, Reuben KENNEDY, J. M. KLINGER, Edward KINTZ, M. F. LEACH, John METZGER, James L. McCOY, Sardis B. NYE, Henry PETERS Est., John PERSCHBACHER, Eli ROGERS, Eliza ROGERS, James RAY, W. STURGEON Est., Dennis UHL, Joseph ZINK, Jr., Rebecca ZERBE.
(Henry Township) Catharine AULT, Levi BURCH, Milo BRIGHT, Chas. BROKAW, Constant BOWEN, Hepzibah BRIGHT, Augustus CASE, Wm. COPLEN, John HART, James HARTMAN, Cevilla HARSH, Sophrona LEACH, Solomon MELVIN, Sarah MOORE, F. M. MACK, W. C. MOORE, Catharine McCOY, Paul SCHINDLER, David SHAFER Est., Jesse SHAMP, Elizabeth STINSON, Jas. K. STINSON, Virgil SHAFER, Philip SHORT, Wm. WOOD Est., James WALLING.
(Newcastle Township) Nathan BYBEE, W. C. BARNETT, Asa COPLEN, Issrael DEBOLT Est., Jesse E. EMMONS, W. H. HAMLETT, C. M. & W. HILL, Melona KESSLER, Rosella KESSLER, Elizabeth KESSLER, W. H. LEACH, M. F. LEACH, Clariss MEREDITH, James S. MOW, Judy Ann McMANNUS, Elizabeth NORRIS, Eubebia PERKINS, George WEIDNER.
(Town of Rochester) Merritt T. COLE, John CLAYTON, E. B. CHINN, Elnora J. CALKINS, Mary J. DAWSON Est., Emma DAWSON, John A. EDWARDS, John FISHER, D. S. GOULD, Jacob GERSON, Christian HOOVER, Simon HARTMAN, Mary C. KIRKENDALL, Hiram A. LYON, Jacob LOY, George W. MYERS, Elizabeth MYERS, Mary C. MYERS, Amanda L. MACKEY, David R. MARTIN, Sarah R. NEFF, Jonathan ROSS, Susan REITER, Susan RANNELLS, Levi & Harvey ROSE, Melissa STURGEON Est., Enoch STURGEON Est., Ann D. SHRYOCK, STEPHENS & BOZARTH, Ira STEM, B. F. SHIELDS, Chas. H. SMITH, George W. STOCKTON, Herman TOBEN, Isabel E. WARREN et al, Margaret WILSON, TALLY & FLYNN, McDOUGLE & POWNALL, W. T. McDOUGLE, Charles TRUE, Margaret WILSON.
(Town of Akron) Asmah L. ANDERSON, Eldred BLAIN, John CUTSHALL, Virgil SHAFER, Elizabeth VALENTINE.
(Town of Kewanna) John FOGLESONG, George H. POTTS, John SEARS.
(Town of Bloomingsburg) James COPLEN.
Saturday, January 11, 1879
LOCAL and OTHERWISE
Fire wardens REES and HOUSE, swung around the circle Monday morning, looking after defective flues and ash buckets. They found everything in good condition, with but few exceptions.
Miss Kate AUWALT, of Inwood, is visiting her relatives in this place.
It has not yet been determined how the Mrs. MANN corner will be improved. The recent fire which swept away the old frame building leaves the lot in good shape to be built upon. It is well located and admirably adapted for a hotel site, an institution badly needed. We hope that some enterprising citizen will engage to put up a hotel there commensurate with the pressing needs and demands of the town.
UNION TOWNSHIP INSTITUTE
Kewanna, Ind., Dec. 21st, 1873 . . . D. LOUGH, Jr., J. E. TROUTMAN, Miss MARTENY, A. H. HUDKINS, A. J. HURST, J. W. FONNER, W. M. GORSLINE . . . .
KEWANNA ITEMS by E. L.
Mr. Israel GRAHAM, father of F. H. GRAHAM, of this place, was dangerously ill when last heard from.
In our last there was a mistake in the amount raised at the dedication of the BAPTIST CHURCH. It should have been one thousand dollars instead of two.
On yesterday, Mr. TRAVER of Wayne township lost his house and most of its contents by fire. Very few of his household goods were saved.
The new M.E. parsonage is about completed and Rev. G. J. VAUGHT is now occupying it. It is not grand, but will be much more comfortable than the old one.
L. C. MILLS came home with the mail a few days ago, very cold, but he did not need any fire to warm him, when he found that a little daughter was waiting to see him.
The new U.B. church in west Wayne township, will be dedicated 19th inst. . . .
H. PHILLIPS, TONER and CLELAND, now occupy their new dwellings so long in completion. . . .
The following are the persons elected officers of Kewanna Lodge, No. 546, F. & A. M.: J. C. PHILLIPS, Eli LEITER, G. H. HEIMBURGER, A. D. TONER, H. PHILLIPS, F. L. WAGNER, J. A. COOK, A. COOPER, J. Q. HOWELL and J. SHOWLEY. . . .
LETTER FROM KANSAS
. . . Friday, went to McPherson, and Saturday went to Newton and Wichita. Passed by Moore RALSTIN’s farm and saw him at work, but was not in speaking distance. In Newton met with Sam RALSTIN, and just as I got off the train at Wichita, I met with J. W. HUFFMAN. I traveled from Beloit to Newton on the stage, staying in Wichita until Monday noon. While there met with Sam SPOTTS with whom I boarded while attending school in Des Moines last winter; also met G. A. VIRIS of Vinton, Iowa, one of my last year’s acquaintances . . . on his way to Chicago and thence to Australia. . . . Wednesday was admitted to the Bar of Sumner County District Court. . .- - signed S. C. DAVIDSON.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. METZLER, proprietor of the north end brewery has secured a good lot of thick ice from lake Manitau.
The farm dwelling of John HEETER, in Henry township, was consumed by fire on Friday of last week. Origin -- defective flue. Insure for nearly its value.
Three COVERED WAGONS passed through this place Thursday, on their way “toward the setting sun.” The whole caravan, except the dogs, appeared to be disgusted with the frigid state of affairs.
Ed. F. CHINN and Charles K. PLANK have purchased a large stock of drugs in the thriving town of Alexandria, in Madison county. They will locate there and take charge of one of the finest drug stores in the State.
Miss Estella LYON and John PEARSON now play operatic duets in fine style on the piano and violin.
John NELLANS attended the Knight Templars’ banquet at Plymouth this week.
Misses Maggie MILLER and Luella LONG, of Rochester, visited friends here last week. -- Peru Republican.
Our east end reporter says that Sylvester NIXON got caught out in the late cold snap and came near freezing to death. He was discovered in a critical condition near the railroad track and taken to a house near by and cared for.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry KILLEN mourn the loss of an infant son. The babe was accidentally smothered in its bed on last Sabbath morning. In order to protect the child from the extreme cold, Mrs. Killen covered it with warm clothing, with the result stated above. The bereaved parents were horrified when they found their darling in the arms of death.
The muskrats on lower MANITOU are on the decrease. Their hides are coming to town.
Miss Mollie MERCER returned on Thursday evening from a two weeks visit among her friends at Ft. Wayne.
J. W. BEEBER is one of our best citizens, but unfortunately is at times seriously afflicted with epileptic fits. . . On Wednesday, while at his home, he was stricken down and fell upon the stove, burning him quite severely. . . has been in a critical condition, but hopes are entertained for his recovery.
The Spy notes the marriage of Herbert D. MASTELLER, of this county, and Mrs. Sallie HILLER, at the residence of the bride, in Star City, on Christmas eve. Each had previously enjoyed the bliss of matrimony and each doubtless longed to know that pleasure again. The bride, as Mrs. Hiller, for nearly four years has been a member of the Spy’s family.
(Sheriff’s Sale) John F. STEWART, Guardian of the minor heirs of Naomi STEWART, deceased vs Charles M. HILL, Louisa P. HILL, Wm. HILL and Anna HILL. . . By virtue of a certified copy of a Decree to me directed from the Clerk’s office of the Marshall Circuit Court. . . I will expose at Public Sale . . . Saturday, February 1st, 1879. . . the undivided two-thirds (2/3) of [real estate described], situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
(Sheriff’s Sale) John F. STEWART vs Charles M. HILL, Louisa P. HILL, Wm. HILL and Anna HILL. By virtue of a certified copy of a Decree to me directed from the Clerk’s office of the Marshall Circuit Court . . . I will expose at Public Sale . . . Saturday, February 1st, 1879 . . . the undivided one-third (1/3) of [real estate described] situate in Fulton County . . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
Saturday, January 18, 1879
AKRON and VICINITY
Henry Township is one of the best of the eight in the county. It has a large German element all of whom are excellent farmers and good citizens. Among the more prominent of farmers we note, Geo. WAECHTER, a whole family of HUFFMANs, Joe DICKERHOOF, Philip RADER, Dan. DANIELS, Joseph WILHOIT, Melville ORR, Pleasant VICKERY, Chas. RICHTER, Alex. CURTIS and Wm. BRYANT, now a County Commissioner . . .
KEWANNA ITEMS by E. L.
Mr. GRAHAM, of whom mention was made in our last, was buried last week.
MARRIED. - On Tuesday, Jan 7, 1879, by Rev. G. J. VAUGHT, Mr. Jacob FOX and Miss STONACER of Mooresburg.
-On Thursday, Jan 9, 1879, by Esq. F. H. GRAHAM, Mr. Wesley TROUTMAN and Miss BARSHIRE, of Aubbeenaubbee.[2]
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
F. L. WAGNER and lady returned last night from their visit to Ohio.
Mr. BENET, of Monticello, is visiting his brother and other friends in this place.
DIED. - Jan 10, Mr. Israel GRAHAM aged 75 years. He lived near Logansport, and was the father of our esteemed townsman, F. H. GRAHAM.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
DIED. -The mention made last week of the death of a four months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry KILLEN, was incorrect so far as it related to its being smothered to death. The parents claim that it had been in poor health from its birth and that it died from natural causes.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Mrs. MATTINGLY is now acting as Deputy P.M.
Thos. J. CHAMBERLAIN, of Detroit, remained in this place last Sabbath, with his cousins.
Jas. A. HUGHSTON, Gen’l Freight Agent for the I. P. & C. Ry., spent last Sunday in this place.
Chas. RICHEY, the ex-restaurant man is preparing to go to the gold regions of the far west with an Indianapolis company.
J. E. CLARK, formerly of this place, engaged in the manufacture of staves and general cooperage material and who was twice so unfortunate as to have his valuable factory reduced to ashes, is now located at Lapaz, Marshall county, engaged in the same business where it is hoped he will have greater success and be free from the fire fiend.
DIED. - Rebecca Mahala JAMES GRAY, at her home in Rochester, Indiana, January 15th, 1879, aged 45 years and 27 days, from malignant ovarian tumor.
Rebecca Mahala JAMES, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth JAMES, was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, December 18th, 1833. About 1835, lwhen Rebecca was two years old, her parents removed to Fulton County, Indiana, becoming, as will be readily seen among the pioneers of this county. Here they raised and trained their family, and died. They entered the land situate about five miles northeast from Rochester, known by everybody as the JAMES FARM. September 11th, 1850, she was married to A. H. D. GRAY, who with five children (all that blessed the union) survive to mourn this first breach in the family circle. Having always lived an exemplary life, shortly after her marriage she was converted and baptized into Jordon Baptist Church by Rev. James M. MAXWELL, and has always maintained her Christian integrity. During her last days on earth her strength was so nearly consumed she could converse but little on any subject, but that little was expended in expressions of affectionate solicitude to enjoy the continued presence and ministry of her husband and children. She talked calmly of her approaching dissolution and trusted fully in the salvation given her through God’s mercy at her conversion.
The funeral services were held Friday 17th inst., at one o’clock, p.m., at the Baptist church, and was attended by a large concourse of friends, being conducted by Rev. A. B. CHARPIE, her Pastor.
MARRIED. -Dan. A. RANNELLS, the fellow who blows the bass drum in Emrick’s band, and Miss Jennie FINLEY were married on Wednesday.
BIGFOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO
The old firm of STRONG & BUSENBURG has given way to the new one of BUSENBURG & CO., the partners of which are P. BUSENBURG, John MILLER and Wm. NELSON. . .
DIED. - Death has made his appearance in our midst within the last few weeks and called to their long home several persons from this neighborhood. Among the first of his victims was a little Wallace [TIPTON], son of G. W. and Rebecca TIPTON, a bright little boy of near two years; two aged men, James THOMPSON and (----) BRADSHAW, soon followed, and only a day or so ago, a two year old son of David TEEL who lives just over the Kosciusko county line, was consigned to his cold and gloomy abode in the damp grave. . .[3]
Amos HUTCHINSON had a public sale on the 21st, and proposed to start with his family for Kansas some time next month, I believe. T. NELSON and family, and Columbus HORN and wife will accompany him. They will settle in the vicinity of Peabody.
Gilbert GROVE, Reuben BATZ, Jr., and Peter JEFFRIES recently returned from Colorado where they have been for the last year or two engaged in mining. One, or it may be all of them will go back again in the spring.
Thomas ALMACS, once a citizen of this county, but now on an extended visit to Ohio, was here a few days ago, but has returned and is now in all probability warming his shins around the fire under the paternal roof in the old Buckeye State.
Washington HORN, who lives in the BARKMAN neighborhood, recently sold his farm to Isaac MEREDITH, and we have been informed contemplates going to Kansas.
Miss Ada WILSON, of LaPorte, is visiting in this place as the guest of Miss Carrie SHRYOCK. Miss SMITH, of Kokomo, is the guest of Mrs. James GAINER. Mrs. RAY, nee Mollie GLICK, of Lafayette, is visiting at Samuel KELLY’s.
The ROCHESTER CIGAR FACTORY! The only place in the County where Cigars are manufactured, is the Best place in Northern Indiana to buy choice brands of Tobacco at bargains. The Famous “BEAUTY,” and “EAGLE” Cigars are made here, also the popular “HAND MADE.” These well known brands are for sale at nearly all Cigar stands in this locality. A full line of SMOKERS ARTICLES on hand. The celebrated “Ambrosia” and “Fountain” Fine Cut always in stock and sold at Wholesale and Retail. The “Hold Fast,” “Old Honesty” and other leading lbrands of PLUG TOBACCO for sale cheap. . . . Levi S. EMRICK, Factory and Store, 1st Door South of P.O.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Isaiah SLICK vs John BOWE and Ann BOWE. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Saturday, February 8th, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton Conty . . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
(Administrator’s Sale of Real Estate) . . . the undersigned administrator of the Estate of Andrew CUBERLEY deceased, will offer for sale at auction. . . Saturday 15th day of February, 1879 [real estate described] in Fulton County. . . Samuel RUSSELL, Administrator.
(Estray Notice) Taken up by James BORDEN, six miles west of Rochester, Ind., and reported to H. L. KOONS, a Justice of the Peace of Rochester Township, one roan Steer . . . appraised at $12 by John FISHLEY and Andrew CROMER on the 10th day of January, 1879. H. L. KOONS, J.P.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Martin RARRICK and Elizabeth RARRICK vs Henry RARRICK . . . I will expose at public sale . . . Monday, February 10th, 1879 . . . [real estate described] by the terms of which leases the said Martin Rarrick and Elizabeth Rarrick are to have one-third (1/3) of the products upon all of said lands for the term of their natural lives . . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County. I. CONNER, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Saturday, January 25, 1879
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP INSTITUTE
January 18th, 1879 . . . met at Oliver school house . . . [names mentioned: Park TOWNSEND, Supt. MYERS, Mr. BARCUS, G. M. CONN, Mr. CHESNUT, Miss Mattie COONS, J. F. AULT]
Doctor Dan TERRY and daughter of Silver Lake visited S. S. TERRY and family of this place, last Sunday.
HEILBRUN & SON will soon occupy the HOLMAN room opposite the Public Square, as a dry goods store.
Ad. SIBERT will move his restaurant and billiard tables up stairs into the rooms formerly occupied by the Rochester Guards.
DIED. -Mrs. William WOOLLEY, an aged and much respected lady, who until quite recently has resided in this place, died at her old homestead on a farm four miles north of Chili, in Miami county, on last Wednesday night. She had many friends in this place who will regret to hear of her death.
-At his home, near Mud Creek, in this township, on Tuesday night, John NAFE, aged 73 years. He was one of the old pioneers of the county, and was universally esteemed a worthy citizen. Old age and general debility was the cause of his death. It is only about two weeks ago since his aged wife was called away to the spirit land.[4]
BIGFOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO
BIG FOOT wants a tri-weekly mail and ought to have it.
Sam THOMPSON and Ira ANDERSON both subscribers to the Sentinel are the happy fathers of bran new babies.
Jerry SMITH wants to sell out and go west. The family of Wm. BAKER, formerly of Rochester, recently returned from Kansas, and are not stopping with J. D. HEIGHWAY who is Mrs. Baker’s father.
Bartly BARKMAN and Miss Ella HORN were united in the bonds of matrimony one day last week.
Our physician, Dr. SHAFFER, has gone to Chicago to attend medical lectures.
A good SHOEMAKER would find a good place for business if he were to come here and open up a shop, as this is mostly a cash paying community. The place now boasts of a good country store, a blacksmith shop, a corn grinding machine and a portable sawmill.
DIED. - Samuel RICHTER, an old citizen of Newcastle Township, died last Saturday. We are informed that lung fever was the cause.
-Also of same disease, on the evening of the 20th inst., little Pearl [TIPTON], infant daughter of Isaac and Josephine TIPTON. The sorrowing parents have the warmest sympathy of this generous neighborhood.
LINCOLN BRIEFS by WARD
Dr. BARNES carries his arm in a sling from a fall upon the ice.
Mrs. Louis CUFFEL received severe injuries a few days since by being thrown from a sleigh.
Lincoln is to have a tile manufacture in the spring, CHAMP & CARVEY, proprietors, also a brick yard by HAWKINS & POWEL.
Dr. BOGGS lost his pocket book containing about $105. Charles KELLER a boy of about twelve years picked it up and promptly made it known, so that the Doctor was on nettles but a short time. . .
BIRTH. -Another young Democrat came to town Monday night. It’s a healthy boy, and boards with Abs. NELLANS.
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
H. D. HOWELL was on the sick list the first of the week, also Miss Belle BARNETT.
DIED. -Near Bruce’s Lake, on January 10th, a small child of Mr. Silas SMITH’s.
Mr. RENO has moved Dr. CLELAND’s old office up street, and occupies it with his shoe shop.
Mr. Abe HOOBER and James HORN of Wayne Township, propose ;taking in the west shortly.
J. E. HENDERSON is the boss fur buyer, he can tell a skunk from a muskrat hide just as easy.
We understand near $500 has been raised from Mr. TRAVER who lost his house and its contents by fire a short time ago.
MARRIED. -”Doubling up” market dull during the week, at this place, but Wayne Township reports one case. At the residence of the bride’s father, on Sunday last, Mr. John JONES and Miss Jane BISHOP.
Tally one for Kewanna, for we have but one saloon - Mr. KILLMER having sold his stock to Mr. TALBERT. The saloon business is not very profitable in this place, and it is possible we could get along without any.
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN - Per PROXY
O. K. GROVE, Esq., is visiting an invalid brother in Missouri.
Mr. S. GROVE continues to act in the capacity of mine host at the GROVE HOUSE. His estimable lady affords a toothsome bill of fare for weary travelers and hungry boarders.
DIED. -Mr. Isaac HIEWAY [HEIGHWAY] died Wednesday morning of enteritis. He leaves a wife. He had the best of medical attendance, and had the Doctor’s advice and direction been strictly obeyed he might have survived.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Mrs. John EACOCK of Indianapolis is visiting Mrs. F. M. RULE.
Adam BODEY, a well-to-do citizen of St. Paris, Ohio, was in this place recently, as the guest of his son-in-law, William NEWCOMB, our County Clerk.
MARRIED. -At the Presbyterian parsonage, by the pastor Monday, Jan. 20th, Mr. Leonard BURTON was untied for life with Miss Catharine WORMAN, all of Fulton county.
Charley PLANK and Ed. F. CHINN, owners and proprietors of a large stock of drugs, will soon open a palace drug store in one of DAVIDSON’s rooms in the Commercial Block. They are now at Alexandria, this State, boxing their g oods to be shipped to this place.
Hudson STILES, the Republican gentleman who did not beat Del. WARD for Sheriff, is in town again attending to his patent spring bed - a desirable article for domestic circles.
Thomas MEREDITH, the faithful Democratic gentleman who resides near the east bank of Lake Manitau, will sell all of his personal property on Thursday, February the 6th. He will then in company with his father, remove to Newton, Kansas, and locate on a farm somewhere in that flourishing state.
MARRIAGE LICENSES issued by the County Clerk
Clarence B. MASTELLER to Ruhama GRINDLE. Franklin ROUCH to [Sarah] TROUTMAN. Charles WAGONER to Ella FLORA. Creighton HIZEY to Augusta BECK. Martin E. RARRICK to Maybelle F. HAYS. George T. BROWN to Elizabeth KRAMER. Wm. J. BLACKBURN to Ida F. MARTIN. Wm. J. GREEN to Elizabeth LIPERT. Wm. B. DAY to Belle BAILEY. James F. HOFFLE to Martha SHRIVER. Martin FEIDNER to Elizabeth ZIMPLEMAN. Westley TROUTMAN to Emily BISHOP. Isaac N. DORAN to Sarah KING. Alfred B. ROUCH to Mary G. OLIVER. Daniel A. RANNELLS to Minnie FINLEY. Bartley M. BARKMAN to Ellen HORN. John JONES to Eliza J. BISHOP. Leonard BURTON to Catharine HORMAN. Francis K. KENDRICK to Clara RALSTON. Jesse U. CARTER to Eve L. HILFLICKER.
MARRIED
For some time it has been noised around among a few that one of the wealthy and esteemed citizens of this place would lead to the hymeneal altar one of the charming daughters of Eve, and accept and keep her as his own until “parted by death.” The consumation of this much talked of matrimonial affair occurred at what is known as the RALSTIN PLACE in Richland Township, on last Wednesday forenoon, when Francis K. KENDRICK was married to Miss Clara RALSTIN by Rev. N. L. LORD, in the presence of a few relatives of both of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick started immediately on a tour through Ohio, where they will visit some of his relatives, then return to the Ralstin farm and remain there until spring. Mr. Kendrick is a man who has passed middle age, and as is well known, once enjoyed matrimonial felicity. He is highly respected as a gentleman of fine social and business qualities by all who enjoy his acquaintance. His bride is a young lady of fine disposition and many amiable qualities, and we predict will make a very estimable wife. . . .
Under the auspices of the young ladies’ CHRISTIAN QUILTING SOCIETY, the most enjoyable party of the season was successfully conducted at the WALLACE HOUSE last Monday night. The large dining hall was crowded with gay young dancers who kicked time to the enchanting strains of WILLIAMSON’s orchestra, until after midnight.
Among those who appeared in fine and noticeable constumes we observed, (after they unmasked) Miss Carrie SHRYOCK, Miss Estella LYON, Miss Ella WALLACE, Mrs. Sue BEARSS, of Peru, Miss Ada WILSON, of LaPorte, Mrs. RAY, of Lafayette, Miss Cynthia BROWN, Mrs. Minnie HUGHSTON, Miss Lida STRADLEY, Miss Minnie BRACKETT, Mrs. Dora RANNELLS, Miss Lulu ROBBINS, Miss Anna KEITH, Mrs. May KOCHENDOFFER, Miss Nell KEELY, Miss Annie RICHTER, Mrs. Alice EMRICK, Mrs. Ella SHIELDS. . .
Charley HOLMAN returned from Chetopa, Kansas one day this week, to attend to business matters. His son, O. B. HOLMAN in Richland Township, will sell his personal property on the 4th day of next month, and return to Kansas with his father.
A well fixed farmer of this county, whose name we shall call John PRILL for short, has lately been engaged in filling a contract of hauling a lot of wood to this place for Samuel and Willis LINE. The latter parties claim that good Mr. Prill failed to deliver the amount of wood agreed upon, and through a slight misunderstanding they got into a windy confab near DAWSON’s corner, Thursday noon. Our friend Willis was not to be bulldosed. He felt that he was in the right, in fact he knew he was right, kso in an unguarded moment he forgot the rules and regulations of the Baptist church and let go all holds and emphatically informed John Prill that he was a “liar.” The crowd smiled and patiently waited to hear from the other township. As soon as Prill could brace up after falling out of the sleigh, he raised his whip and stumbled up against Willis, who stood as firm as the “rock of ages.” As they took hold of each other, Prill trembled lest Willis should slip and fall on him. They eyed each other closely for a few moments and talked the contract over again, then at the deliberate suggestion of Samuel, the father of Willis, they ended round number one without shedding any blood or “busting” a shirt button. During the melee, Samuel, the senior, stood by his son nobly, and “got in” a respectable amount of tongue lashing on Prill before he could get to him with his “black snake” to silence him. The wood gentleman from the out townships should be careful about bearding the LINES in their den.
AndrewMcDOWELL, a young man about 21 years of age met with a sudden and untimely death on last Tuesday afternoon, while cutting timber in the woods three miles east of this place.
Together with several other young men he was engaged in felling trees for spoke timber. One of his comrades reports that a large tree about to fall, caught a heavy limb from another tree and breaking it off so it descended square on the top of McDowell’s head killing him instantly. His remains were brought to Jake RANNELLS’ hotel where he had been boarding, and taken in charge of by his relatives who reside three miles north of Logansport. He was an honest industrious gentleman, and was highly spoken of by all of his associates. Another illustration of “in the midst of life we are in death.” Coroner KRATZER soon instructed Constable DOWNS to find a jury for the purpose of examining the body, and the following is the result of their investigation:
The undersigned persons empaneled this day to hold an inquest on the body of Andrew McDowell found dead in the Township of Rochester . . . true name . . . to-wit: Andrew McDowell, lthat at the time of his death he was about twenty-one years of age, that he was of light complexion, about six feet high, that at the time of his death he was dressed in light pants dark vest and dark kcalico shirt. That he had in his possession or on his person no valuables ... death by the falling of a limb of a tree striking the decedent on the head. . . this 21st day of January, 1879, D. M. RANNELLS, G. G. GLAZE, Wm. FINLEY, Lorenzo CULVER, Townsend G. IDEN, B. M. ELLIOTT, Thomas H. MERCER, George W. STOCKTON, D. C. FRAIN, Julius ROWLEY, Cyrus ANDERSON, J. R. SHOUP.
(Estray Notice) Taken up by Wm. H. HEFFLEY, two estray steers and appraised by John H. PYLE and Jacob MUTCHLER at twenty five dollars ... C. J. STRADLEY, Justice of the Peace.
(Notice of Administration) . . . B. F. MONTGOMERY appointed Administrator de bonis non of the Estate of Nathan BYBEE late of Fulton county, deceased. . .
(Notice of Administration) . . . David SHONK appointed Administrator of the Estate of Moses J. TROYER, late of Fulton county, deceased. . . HERMAN & ROWLEY, Attys.
(Administrator’s Sale) The undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Moses J. TROYER, deceased, will offer for sale at public outcry at the late residence of the deceased in Liberty township, Fulton county, Indiana, on Tuesday, February 1th, 1879, personal property. . . David SHONK, Administrator.
Saturday, February 1, 1879
AKRON and VICINITY by “A looker on in Venice”
A. GAST and H. VALENTINE are making plenty of fine boots for the “rural roosters” in this latitude. Both are said to be artists in their line.
The blacksmiths, DILLON and BLAINE are each running a separate pounding shop for the convenience of the public.
The Young Men’s Christian Association of this Township, occasionally congregate at the new spacious residence of W. KRIEGHBAUM. . .
FULTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
... met at School No. 1, January 18th, 1879 . . . [names mentioned: Trustee, Mr. LOUGH, J. W. FONNET, Jos. SLICK, J. W. FENNER, A. H. HUDKINS, A. J. HURST, Miss Minnie COOPER, Mrs. HEIMBERGER, Mr. HAIMBAUGH, Mr. GORSLINE, Miss MARTENY, Mr. TROUTMAN]
MARRIED
A very remarkable wedding took place Thursday of this week on Pontiac street. The contracting parties were Gilbert JONES, a well-preserved species of the genus homo, aged ninety-one, and the bride, Mrs. Susanna BURGET, aged seventy six. Both are hale and hearty and bid fair for continued years of happiness in this relationship, which was not new to either party. The wedding was a quiet affair and was solemnized in their chosen home on the above street by Rev. A. M. WORK.
Under the supervision of Emanuel KRATZER, Fred FROMM will open a mammoth Agricultural Implement depot in his vacant buildings at the north end of town. . .
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
It’s a boy and takes hash at Gid. TALBERT’s.
Wash. HUDKINS contemplates visiting Virginia soon.
ODAFFER & KENNEDY do a flourishing business in hoop poles.
Two of John HUTCHISON’s brothers are visiting him: one from Iowa and the other from Canada.
Mr. Robert BENNETT and lady, a newly married couple from Monticello, are visiting friends at this place.
Mr. E. S. STREET is preparing to build a residence on Main street east of the M.E. church, while Mr. Tom MOGLE will build a fine farm residence.
DIED. -One morning last week, James COSTELLO and wife of Wayne Township, awoke to find that the spirit of one of their twin infants had taken its flight to a better world.
-On January 22d, Miss Ella ROUCH, aged about sixteen. She was a daughter of Mr. Samuel ROUCH and the second of his family that has died in the past month. Also, on the same day, a child of George RUSH, aged three years. On January 24th, Mrs. NASH, mother-in-law of Albert TUCKER, aged 74 years.
Dr. CLELAND and A. D. TONER have exchanged property. Mr. Cleland receiving the new residence and lots and giving in exchange his property in the west part of town.
MARRIED. -On January 23d, by Esquire Francis H. GRAHAM, Jr., Mr. J. W. CARTER to Miss Eve L. HILFLICKER . . . Mr. Carter is our efficient P.M.; his bride a young lady of good qualities. . .
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
ROCHESTER now supports four drug stores and nine saloons.
Mrs. Dio HAUK of Logansport, is visiting her parents in this place.
Rev. A. B. CHARPIE will soon take up quarters at Bloomington for the purpose of studying theology.
Miss Nettie KRAMER, of LaPorte and Misses Flora and Minnie SCHNEEWIND, of Niles, are visiting the ALLMAN family, of this place.
William NEWCOMB has moved into his new home, the REX property at the south end of town. . .
Charley FERDUN, the Richland township counterfeiter who was tried at Indianapolis, convicted and sentenced to serve one year in the jail of this county, has just one short month yet to stay. He has the full confidence of the Sheriff and Deputy and they allow him the freedom of the court yard and to run errands to the Post Office, &c.
Somebody posted on the door of the deserted post office building, last Monday night, this notice in flaming characters: To the utter disgust of a large majority of the citizens of Rochester, Bill MATTINGLY has removed the post office out of town. It can be found next door to Murphy’s saloon, near the railroad depot.
The flour and feed firm of GOSS & HENDRICKS has dissolved partnership, Mr. Goss retiring to his farm. Hendricks will continue the business at the old stand opposite the Court House.
G. M. SARGENT is elegantly refitting his room opposite the Court House, formerly occupied by the Murphy saloon, and will early next week place therein a stock kof dry goods.
O. B. HOLMAN, a former justice of the peace in Richland township, has resigned the office. . .
Leroy ARMSTRONG, editor of the Burlington, (Kan) Independent is here visiting friends. He has not been enjoying good health in the Kansas climate, consequently will remain in this atmosphere until he feels “braced up.”
Charley WHITTENBERGER, son of Jacob WHITTENBERGER, of Akron, recently returned from Kansas, where he has been prospecting with a view to investing in land. He reports that state as an inviting place for all young men who would like to “grow up with the country.”
MARRIED. -Wm. SHORTRIDGE and Miss Sarah E. MEREDITH, both of this township, were married last Sunday, by James THOMPSON, Esq. . . . at the residence of the officiating magistrate. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas MEREDITH, who live just east of Lake Manitau.
At the masquerade ball to be given at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC, on St. Valentine’s day, no spectators will be admitted except upon the payment of 25 cents. Accommodations for those wishing to witness the ball will be furnished in the gallery and other places where full view of the dancers and their constumes may be had.
At the instance of Wm. VanVALKENBERG, of Tiosa, Luther MURPHY, Geo. HOSSLY, G. B. POMROY, G. W. PERSHBACHER and Albert ENDERS of the same place, were brought before ‘Squire WALLACE on last Tuesday, to answer to a charge of obstructing Walnut street in the aforesaid town, with saw logs. His Hon. listened to the hard swearing, and concluded that the blockaders ought to pay 50 cts. each and the costs of the suit. Hossly plead guilty and paid his amount, while the other four gave bonds to have the log case rolled into the Circuit Court. Mr. VanValkenburg dislikes very much to have the highway in front of his place of business obstructed with logs, and proposes to prosecute all who are daring enough to infringe upon his rights. Deputy Prosecutor HERMAN appeared for the injured parties, while K. G. SHRYOCK expounded the law in behalf of the log combination. Tiosa is a live town, full of lively citizens, saw logs, lumber and a few stumps.
A new street crossing connects the WALLACE HOUSE and the ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
On Tuesday of this week the County Commissioners awarded the contract for making excavations and doing the masonry work for the new iron bridge to be built across the Tippecanoe River, at PLANTZ’S FORD, to Wm. REX. . . .
Ranz SHIREMAN languisheth in jail because of a midnight ramble one dark night last week in which he came in too close contact with William BLACKETER’s smoke house, containing hams, flour and other toothsome and wholesome articles. His trial will take place at the coming term of the Circuit Court.
Among the divorce cases to be tried at the coming term of the Circuit Court is that of Jennie PETERS vs Howard PETERS. Jennie and Howard were married only a few months ago, and it is said they made an anti-nuptial contract in which it was stipulated that Jennie was to furnish the bread, meat, potatoes and all the solids for sustaining the family, while Howard was to skirmish around and provide the necessary amount of water required for family use. Because “Nibs” has failed in his part of the contract, she invokes the strong arm of the law to separate her from her first and only love and the man she solemnly vowed to honor, protect and obey. The Court should examine well the case before granting her request. Poor “Nibs” is not responsible for any violation of the contract. The winter has been very severe and cold. Jennie could very easily provide all that was necessary to eat, but how could “Nibs” procure the water when half the pumps in town were frozen fast.?
All cities, towns and villages of any importance, except Rochester, are well supplied with machines for extinguishing fires. The fire engine question has been a subject for consideration ever since the burning of the HOLMES building . . .
The Sentinel is firmly of the opinion that any kind of steam FIRE APPARATUS would soon prove to be an expensive plaything. . . Hand engines are yet doing good work in many large towns. They are cheap, convenient and practical, and answer all purposes in a place with no more demands for fire extinguishers than Rochester. . .
If MATTINGLY had any disposition to accomodate the public, why did he not remove the post office to the VANDUSER building? Its location one door south of the Star store would have been acceptable to everybody. The room is vacant and could be had at a reasonable rent. There is no excuse for its removal to the depot.
BIG FOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO, January 28, 1879
Most all the protracted meetings have closed, but a deep and earnest religious feeling still exists, notably so in the vicinity of the YELLOW CREEK church.
Mrs. STRONG has bought thirty acres out of the THOMPSON farm, which now gives her a good home in one of the best communities in the county.
DIED. - Joseph R. SEVERNS and sister, Sally COPLEN, left for Ohio last Sunday evening, whither they were called by the expected death of their aged father.
(Estray Notice) Taken up by Jonas BIDDINGER, in Richland Township, a red heifer . . . appraised at twelve dollars. O. B. HOLMAN, J.P.
STEAM BOILERS REPAIRED. The undersigned announces to those who have steam boilers to repair, that they are prepared to do any work in that line. . . such as riveting, inserting new heads, patching and splicing flues, &c. Our shop is near the depot . . . WILLIS GLAZE & SON.
Saturday, February 8, 1879
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
Mr. John MYERS and Mr. ODAFFER have traded property.
Morris FITZGERALD had his leg broken by a horse falling on him, Tuesday last. Dr. CLELAND was called in and dressed his wounds.
DIED. -Alonzo CRUM, a former resident of this place, died at his home in Mexico, Miami county, on 2d ult. His remains were brought here for interment.
On Friday, January 31st, Mr. I. ZUCK started for Lincoln, Neb. in a two horse wagon. Rather a big undertaking for this time of year.
DIED. -January 30th, an aged man by the name of [Valentine] CULP, living about six miles northwest of this place.[5]
-Also, on Wednesday 5th ult., Mr. James GILL, of Wayne Township.
Jacob SHAFFER, one of the pioneers of this county, who is 76 years old, hauled during the sleighing this winter, 29 loads of wood and three saw logs. Pretty good for one of his age.
Mr. and Mrs. SNYDER, of Ft. Wayne are visiting at Jerry SPARKS. Rev. G. J. VAUGHT is holding a series of meetings at Mooresburg. H. P. BENNETT and wife of Monticello are visiting friends in this place.
James COSTER of this township is quite ill.
MARRIED. -On Thursday, Jan 30th, at the M.E. parsonage, by Rev. G. J. VOUGHT, Mr. Geo. HILFLICKER to Miss Alice GORSELINE. Mr. Hilflicker is an industrious young man and a jolly good fellow - his bride a young lady esteemed by all who know her.
-On the same day, by Esq. GRAHAM, Mr. John HOUT [HOTT] to Miss Orvilla GASBESON [Arvilla GARBERSON]. . .
DIED. -A frightful boiler explosion occurred Jan’y 30th, five miles south of this place on the farm of Mr. BROWER where the WHELANDS had set their machine to thrash colver seed. Before they had commenced work, the boiler, an old one, blew up with terrible force, sending large pirces of casting in all directions, one of which struck young Mr. WHELAND, inflicting injuries which caused his death on Saturday. Although a number of men were present, he was the only one injured, though others had some very narrow escapes. The engine trucks were bhrown to a height of 100 feet and fell near one man . . .
BIGFOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO
Uncle Reuben BATZ has suffered a great deal this winter with rheumatism.
Jack HAIMBAUGH has moved on the place he bought of Mr. HUTCHINSON.
Henry BARKMAN has been employed by the marcantile firm to drive the huckster wagon for it during the coming summer.
Isaac TIPTON, the blacksmith, has been doing a lively business in his shop during the last week.
Oscar GROVE who has been living on his father’s farm for some years, will soon move back on his own, not far from Center school house.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Rees EMERY acted as grand jury bailiff, while Shannon MACKEY hunted up the witnesses.
Uncle Peter MEREDITH will accompany his son Thomas [MEREDITH] and family to Kansas. They start one week from Monday.
Ches. CHAMBERLAIN, A. BAKER and several other fellows about town have about concluded to start for the silver mines in Colorado, next week.
Every store room in the COMMERCIAL BLOCK is now occupied. DAVIDSON’s rooms contain a dry goods establishment, drug store and grocery.
Mr. F. K. KENDRICK and bride, have returned from a pleasant tour through Ohio, and are now spending their honeymoon at Mrs. Kendrick’s old home near Tiosa.
Messrs. WEASNER & BATCHELOR have formed a co-partnership in the meat business and are ready to accomodate the public at their shop opposite the old post office.
Henry HOOVER is yet afflicted with neuralgia of the stomach.
William NEWCOMB is confined to his bed with severe bronchial troubles.
Miss Flora RILEY a pretty and accomplished belle of Rochester, who has been spending several days in our city as the guest of Miss Belle TALBOT, has deserted us for a short visit at Wabash. . . Peru Sentinel.
Mrs. Frank SHIELDS has been visiting her sister at Greencastle for the past two weeks.
F. J. ADAMS will soon move his candy factory into a room in the Centennial Block.
Philander RALSTIN’s wife, she who once was Rosa CULVER, recently obtained a divorce from the aforesaid Philander.
Ranson SHIREMAN, the meal purloiner, and ham thief, was found guilty of pettit larceny yesterday and sentenced to the Northern Prison for one year.
Fred HICKS traded an interest in his barber shop in this place for an interest in a tonsorial place in Peru, and will hereafter divide his time between the two places.
(Local and Miscellaneous, contd)
Dr. M. M. REX having sold his palatial residence on south Madison street to Wm. NEWCOMB, County Clerk, is now getting the material on the ground for the building of a residence at the extreme south end of Main street.
DIED. -A four year old boy of Chas. BAKER, a short distance northeast from town, died on Wednesday evening from the effect of a grain of coffee lodging in his windpipe a week previous. During the burial of the child the mother gave birth to a bouncing boy which partially filled the aching void in her heart for her lost son.
-The Sentinel neglected to mention the fact at the proper time, that Mrs. Rebecca BIDDLE, a highly respected old lady, living three miles east of Rochester, on the Akron road, died Jan. 28th, 1879. Her husband and family, most of whom have crossed the dark stream in advance of her, came to this county forty odd years ago, at which time it was a howling wilderness.
-Rebecca KILLEN, aged 56 years, died very suddenly at her residence on Pearl street, on Tuesday evening of this week. The deceased was a native of Pennsylvania, but for several years previous to her removal to this place two years ago, had been a resident of Noblesville, Hamilton county, Ind. At the time specified her sons came here, from that point and engaged in the grocery trade, she coming with them. During her short residence in Rochester, she was highly esteemed and appreciated by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was a pleasant and agreeable old lady and made friends of all with whom she came in contact. Her illness was of short duration - only two days - and at no time was she considered dangerously ill, but an old malady, heart disease, did its work when least expected. The surviving family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Her remains wer conveyed to Noblesville, on Thursday, and deposited by the side of her husband who departed this life eight years ago.
For the accomodation of the Germans in Rochester, there will be preaching in the German language on Saturday evening, February 15th, in the Evangelical church. The worship on Sunday and Sunday evening will be conducted by Bishop DUBS, in the English language. -D. J. PONTIUS, Pastor.
(Application for License). . . to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors. . .In the room fronting on Main street, on the ground floor of the two-story frame building, situated on the west end of the south half of the north half of lot number twenty-six (26) in the original plat of the town of Rochester . . . THOMAS CLARK, Applicant.
Saturday, February 15, 1879
DIED. -Wm. MARTIN, an old citizen of this county, died at his residence in the western portion of this township on Tuesday. The deceased was a brother of James MARTIN, ex-County Commissioner. The Martin family is one of the first settling in this county. Robert MARTIN, another brother, was the first Sheriff of this county and received his appointment at the organization of the county, from Gov. Noah NOBLE. The original document making him Sheriff, signed by Gov. Noble is now in this office. It bears the Governor’s signature, seal of the State, and is dated March 1st, 1836. It is also attested by Wm. SHEETS, who was at that time Secretary of State. Robert has been dead for several years. The recently deceased brother was well advanced in years and respected by all who know him.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Any person desiring to rent a good farm can be accomodated by calling on Mrs. E. E. BROWN, on south Jefferson street.
Con. WELCH is one of the active partners in the GOSS-HENDRICKS flour and feed store opposite the public square.
Mrs. Lina DAVENPORT, of Ohio, is visiting her mother, Mrs. SHIELDS, and other relatives and friends in this place.
Jos. NEVOTTI, the noted cornet player, will soon return to Peru for the purpose of spending the summer among the hoosiers.
Mrs. A. M. WORK and her sister who has been visiting her for several weeks, were summoned to Crawfordsville, Ind., yesterday to be in attendance at the bedside of their dying father.
The GOOD TEMPLARS are about removing from their hall over Milt. REES’ furniture store to the room in the Centennial Block formerly occupied by the ROCHESTER LIGHT GUARDS. The Lodge appears to be in a prosperous condition. . . . There is a first-class saloon just beneath the hall which will furnish a subject for discussion indefinitely.
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
Jacob FUNK, of Indianapolis, is visiting his mother and friends of this place.
Mr. John KILLMER has sold his stock of groceries, boots and shoes, to Mr. I. CANNON, Jr., who takes immediate possession.
MARRIED. - By Rev. F. S. HERSHEY, Feb. 6th, Mr. John MOORE to Miss Catharine E. GELBAUGH. May they never be less, but ever bo Moore.
Marshall PHILLIPS will dispose of his personal property at public sale, on the 20th inst. He anticipates moving to Marshtown to engage in the mercantile business.
Miss Lula TONER gave a birthday party Monday evening. A number of invited guests were present and enjoyed themselves hugely. Miss Toner is a young lady of many good qualities and enjoys the confidence of a host of friends.
DIED. -Feb. 9th., Mr. James CARTER, of this township. The funeral took place on Tuesday. He was an Odd Fellow and the Lodge of this place buried him with appropriate ceremonies. He was advanced in years being about 76.
-Feb. 11th., Mr. MARTIN, living east of this place about six miles. He also was an aged man and had been sick for some time ‘ere death relieved him of his sufferings.
-Feb. 11th., Rosa CATON, of Wayne township, age about 14. Rosa was a bright and intelligent little girl loved by all of her associates.
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN, per PROXY
The teachers of NEWCASTLE TOWNSHIP have petitioned the Trustees for janitor fees.
James DAVENPORT has sold his farm to Mr. BARKMAN. Possession given March 1st.
M. V. COPLEN has purchased the farm that formerly belonged to Isaac HIAWAY [HEIGHWAY]. Price $2,500.
Mr. Jno. FISH has sold his stock of goods to G. W. DORIMIER. Mr. Fish will become a granger.
The Blind HOOVER BROS. gave a concert at Bloomingsburg school house last week.They gave good satisfaction.
Esq. GROVES has not yet returned from Missouri. His brother whom he went to see, is dead. He died before his arrival.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Mrs. F. B. ERNSPERGER is sick with congestion of the lungs.
DIED. -In this place, on Monday 10th inst., youngest son of Geo. W. and Ruth T. REED, aged 4 years.
Cal VanTRUMP and Jos. BIBLER have branched off into the cattle trade, and abandoned the hog market for a time.
Some time in the year 1841, Wm. CARTER wore his first suit of clothes made by a tailor. Col. SHRYOCK cut the suit, and Mr. Carter paid him for his services by husking corn for his father. So says Mr. Carter, and his word is better than his ice.
The report that Fred HICKS the barber had disposed of his shop in this place is incorrect. He still owns a shaving establishment in this place and another tonsorial shop in Peru. . . .
Ed. BIBLER is ccomodating the people about town with good dry wood at $1.35 a load.
William NEWCOMB and Charley HOLMAN are yet under the care of physicians, and both seem to improve slowly.
Frank SHRYOCK was at home with his family last Sabbath. He is one of the Republican guards under a Democratic administration, and is patiently waiting for the clearing out orders from the new Prison Directors. Frank is a faithful watchman and should be retained.
Chas. RICHEY will start for Leadville, Colorado, sometime next week.
The Sheriff escorted Rantz SHIREMAN to the Michigan City Prison one day this week.
Some of the HITCHING POSTS posts around the public square should be removed and new ones substituted.
HOUSE & ELLIOTT, real estate agents are driving good trades in land. Office in Citizens Block.
George BURNS is conducting an auction sale of a portion of the HOLZMAN stock at the old post office building.
Young SHOEMAKER, of the sewing machine notoriety, is running a notion establishment in the front part of the new post office room.
MARRIED. -At the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Scott HERSHEY, on Thursday Feb. 6th., John MOORE and Miss Lizzie GELBAUGH.
Several cases of account against Geo. HOLZMAN, went through the Circuit Court this week, and judgment was rendered in all of them.
Mr. F. J. ADAMS has removed his stock of confectioneries from the north end of town to the DAWSON & COOPER room in the Centennial Block.
A. BAKER, Ches. CHAMBERLAIN and William TRIBBETT will start for Colorado next Monday to grow up with the silver mines. . .
Mr. FITZGERALD, an elderly gentleman who resides near the Catholic church in Wayne township, had the misfortune to have one of his legs badly injured by a colt falling on it the other day. His physician informs us that he is improving as well as could be expected.
Our German friend, Hank HOOVER, who has been severely ill for a long time with consumption is yet quite ill and doubts are entertained of his recovery. He lies in the second story of the Cornelius building, and was attended on Wednesday evening of this week by Chris. CAMERER, who, coming out into the hall in the dark, fell down the long flight of stairs leading to the street and sustained injuries which will lay him up for some time.
DIED.-Maria McCARTER, wife of James McCARTER, was born in Clearmont county, Ohio, August 26, 1815, and died near Green Oak, in Fulton county, Ind., Jan’y 31st, 1879, aged 63 years 5 months and 5 days. Her father, Mr. ---- BORING moved to this State and settled in Rush county, when she was but nine years old. She and James McCarter were united in marriage, Jan’y 16, 1834. The fruits of this union were ten children, all of whom, together with the Husband, survive her. They came to this county about 30 years ago, and were among the first settlers of the neighborhood of Green Oak. She united with the Christian Church before her marriage, led a consistent Christian life and died in the full triumphs of faith.
The funeral took place at Green Oak M.E. church, Sabbath, February 2d, 1878, in the presence of a large concourse of people. The funeral services were conducted by J. K. WATTS. The deceased died of lung fever. A true mother and a true wife is pure without being prudish. Her virtue was not the result of training but the direct gift of God. . . . . Mrs. Eliza A. McCARTER.
LINCOLN BRIEFS by WARD
Sickness is beginning to prevail. Throat and lung sickness are the rage.
Esquire LEEDY is lying dangerously ill.
DIED. -A little child of J. COVER’s died on Saturday last.
The GRANGERS have bought the hall formerly occupied by the I.O.O.F.
Rumor sayeth that the CHRISTIAN CHURCH at this point has been about broken up, in consequence of the late B. & T. affair. . . . Our little BEECHER and TILTON scandal has succumbed to one of more gigantic proportions - one in which truth, falsehood and scandal all lie in one conglomerated mass. . .
FARM FOR SALE. I will sell my farm, 2 miles west of Rochester; 213 acres; 80 acres under plow; all well fenced and the best soil - for $20 per acre. . . . E. CALKINS.
(Administrator’s Sale) . . . the undersigned will sell at Public Auction upon the premises on Wednesday the 12th day of March, 1879 [real estate described] . . . William J. HILL, Administrator.
(Administrator’s Sale) The undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Ambrose MEREDITH, late of Fulton county, deceased, will offer at Public Auction at the late residence of the decedent about two miles northeast of Leiters Ford, in Aubbeenaubbee township, on Tuesday, March 11, 1879 [personal property] . . . Simon BRUGH, Administrator.
Saturday, February 22, 1879
Last Sunday, services in most of the churches were suspended for the purpose of allowing all who felt inclined to do so, to attend the new EVANGELICAL Association church. . .
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Mother LINE, a quite corpulant lady living on South Main street had the misfortune to fall and break her leg below the knee one day this week.
Geo. W. NORRIS, the old reliable brick maker of this county, has been seriously sick for several weeks, but preparations for extensive brick making in the spring have been made. A full force will be at work as early as the weather will permit.
A congregation of United Brethren are preparing to build a fine brick CHURCH on the Akron road, near the RANNELLS farm, early in the spring. That locality is now provided with a good brick school house and with the addition of a church, the moral and religious training of that community ought to be exceptionably good.
MARRIAGE LICENSES issued by the County Clerk
Adam MILLER to Harriet ARTER; Thos. LEASE to Sarah TORRENCE; Nathan MAGGART to Sarah ZIMMERMAN; John HOTT to Arvilla GARBERSON; John RUPPERT to Lucy PONTIUS; William MERHLING to Mary MOSSMAN; Geo. LUCAS to Sophia CARTER; John MOORE to Catharine GILBAUGH; Wm. RARRICK to Lydia BEEHLER; David K. VICKERY to Louisa HARTER.
V. ZIMMERMAN has conceived a new idea of business and is preparing to engage in an enterprise entirely new to him. Since the sale of his boot and shoe establishment he has been casting about for some new branch of trade to engage in, and has finally concluded that he will make a good undertaker and dealer in furniture. Accordingly he went to Cincinnati last week and purchased a $1,200 hearse and a full stock of undertaking goods which will be received early next week and put on exhibition for sale at his old boot and shoe room in the north end of town. It is an entirely new venture for Mr. Z. but with his business capacity and untiring energy, he will leave nothing undone to make it a success.
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
A query. What became of John KESLER’s cider that he had prepared for vinegar?
Lige NEFF, our village blacksmith has three new buggies and one wagon to build this spring.
Rev. HOAG is making quite an effort to raise money by subscription to pay off the church debt at this place.
The spelling match at this place on Wednesday eve was a grand affair. Absalom NELLANS proved to be the champion.
DIED. -W. H. BAUGHER and companion was made to mourn the loss of their little son George [BAUGHER], on the 13th of this month. Funeral services conducted by Rev. O. MEREDITH, at the Christian church.
J. M. FISH and G. W. DORMYER have exchanged residences. Fish now holds the position of farmer, while Dormyer stands between the counter and deals out dry goods and groceries to his many customers.
Edie HAGANS, while on his way to the barn to scare some of the boys with revolver in hand, changed the programe by sending the ball through his own hand. Why are such small boys allowed to handle such deadly instruments.
Jerome EDMINISTER has disposed of his stock of saloon fixtures to Tom CLARK, the livery man.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
D. R. MARTIN is on the sick list, and has been confined to his bed for several days.
E. R. SHOEMAKER in the post office building is selling EMRICK’s best brands of cigars.
Messrs WILLIAMSON and PEARSON furnished music for a private dance that was given at the Central House, Tuesday night.
The HOLMAN room opposite the Court House is finished for a dry goods store and will be occupied as such by the HEILBRUNS.
Last Monday a number of citizens of this county started for Silver Cliff, Colorado, for the purpose of prospecting in the mining regions. This is the first Colorado installment from Fulton county, and it is a good one. Here it is: Recorder Ches. CHAMBERLAIN, William TRIBBETT, Ad. SIBERT and Tom BELL. . .
William NEWCOMB has improved so he is now able to sit up. He has had a hard tussel with lung fever.
Miss Carrie SHRYOCK has gone to Peru to remain a few weeks for the purpose of taking vocal music lessons.
Charley HOLMAN is recovering from a severe attack of lung fever and will soon be able to start for his new home in Kansas.
Frank HECTOR returned from Cincinnati last Saturday, where he has been improving his time attending a Medical College. Frank will soon be a stalwart M.D., and promises to be a successful competitor to any undertakers establishment.
Thomas MEREDITH and his family, accompanied by his father, started for Newton, Kan., last Monday. We regret to have Tommy leave this county where he has lived so long and enjoyed the friendship of so many people. His object in going west is to engage in extensive farming and we hope he may be successful beyond his expectations.
William KINDIG, one of the most extensive farmers of Liberty township called this week and renewed his subscription to this paper and the Indianapolis Sentinel.
D. R. BEARSS, of Peru, was in town this week visiting his friend Co. SHRYOCK.
The I. P. & C. is transporting a large amount of pine lumber southward every day.
Miss Lulu ROBBINS, of Rochester, is in the city the guest of her uncle Vint. O’DONALD. - Peru Sentinel.
Rev. J. K. WALTZ, pastor of the M.E. church at Lincoln, Miami county, has been holding a series of meetings in that town and a number of persons have united with the church.
Miss Mary MERCER, organist and leader of the choir in the M.E. church has been so hoarse that she could not sing for over a week, but will be able for duty by tomorrow.
The case of George THOMPSON vs O. H. BLACK, on account, was tried before ‘Squire WALLACE, Wednesday, and judgment rendered for the plaintiff. Julius ROWLEY talked for the plaintiff, while MYERS and TERRY blowed for the defendant.
DIED. -The call for Mrs. A. M. WORK to visit her father, Thomas ELMORE, at Crawfordsville, came too late for her to reach him before his death, lwhich occurred on Friday of last week. Rev. WORK attended his funeral and returned home on Wednesday. His wife will remain with her bereaved mother for a short time.
-Two funerals were held in the M.E. church this week, one of Johnathan CLAY, who was buried Monday, the other of Leonard BURTON, on Tuesday. The former was a well and favorably known citizen of this county, and leaves many friends to mourn his death, the latter although born in this county, was not very largely acquainted, not having had a permanent home. Both were interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Arvada NICHOLS METCALF, wife of A. T. METCALF, former editor of this paper, died at Plymouth, on Tuesday.
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
John LEITER has commenced to get his experience in the livery business.
F. A. GRAHAM and wife are visiting at Cincinnati and Indianapolis this week.
Considerable corn is being hauled to this place and sold to the TONER BROS.
RIMES & KELLY have dissolved partnership. Rimes will continue the business at the old stand, and Kelly will loaf if he can’t find anything else to do.
TEMPERANCE meeting at the Christian church, Monday evening. Kewanna is one of the towns that continues to hold Murphy meetings regular. Don’t fail to come out.
Drs. ROGERS and HOWELL have formed a partnership for the practice of medicine.
DIED. -Feb. 15th, Mr. Daniel DERR, aged about 50 years. Mr. Derr was one of the old citizens of this township. Also on Feb. 19, a son of Mrs. Thomas GRAFFIS, aged 12 years.
Efforts are being made to organize a MILITARY COMPANY at this place. Go in boys, for we know that in case you should be called into the field, you would cover yourselves with glory, and the first engagement you would get into, you would rush to the - rear to guard the provision wagon.
The Band Festival was a success. . . Probably the most interesting part of the festival was the voting for the prettiest young lady present. Miss Anna HOOPER came out first best . . . The ROCHESTER BAND is deserving of much praise for the harmonious strains of most excellent music dispensed during the evening.
STRINGTOWN ITEMS by HOOSIER
Eli ROGERS contemplates building a new house next summer, for which he has nearly all the framing timber out and piled up ready for the carpenter. Charley RUSH is to do the carpenter work.
KANSAS FEVER is raging very high through this neighborhood, and a large amount of real estate offered very cheap in order to get started.
There is a considerable SICKNESS through this neighborhood, mostly lung affection. .
SAND HILL can boast of having the best school this winter, that has been taught here for a number of years. . .
ANNOUNCEMENT. Mrs. COFFIN wishes to announce to the ladies of Rochester and vicinity that on or about the 20th of March she will open for sale at “The Bazar,” an entire new and select stock of millinery. She has engaged the services of a FIRST-CLASS TRIMMER from the East. Don’t forget the place, in the north room of the Danziger block.
Rochester Sentinel, Saturday, March 1, 1879
HENRY TOWNSHIP INSTITUTE
Akron, Ind., Feb. 15, 1879 . . . [names mentioned: Supt. MYERS, Rev. J. WHITTENBERGER, R. P. TRUE, Maggie DAVIS, A. T. HOOVER, T. P. FARRY.]
B. D. CRAWFORD has appointed E. R. HERMAN as deputy Prosecutor. . .
RAILROAD
In a private conversation with one of the railroad men who visited this place Tuesday, we were informed that the proposed narrow gauge will positively be built as soon as the company can make the necessary arrangements. The gentleman also said that the road would be constructed wherever the most aid was rendered. We hand this to our readers for reflection.
RAILROAD MEETING. Prospects of the Narrow Gauge
. . . Within the past few months a new interest has sprung up in the matter and just now the railroad excitement is at fever heat. A strong company has been organized which promises to give us the road if the people are ready to give the proper aid. . . the chief officers of the Ohio and Indiana divisions visited this place on Tuesday last, and held an informal meeting at the law office of ESSICK & HOLMAN. There were present representatives from Huntington, Manchester, Laketon, Knox, and several interested railroad men of this county. . . Mr. LOW, the President of the Ohio division. . . stated that the company. . . were willing and anxious to build the road through the county if the people along the line would furnish the right of way and $3,000 per mile for each mile built in the county. . .
At the meeting held on Tuesday, committees were appointed to circulate petitions, praying the County Commissioners to call a special election in four townships for the purpose of allowing the people to express themselves upon the proposition of 2 per cent tax. . .
DIED. -George REAM one of the old pioneers of this county, died at his home a few miles southwest of this place, on last Saturday morning, of lung fever. He was a well-to-do farmer and highly respected by all who enjoyed his acquaintance.
Judge PETTIT decided adversely to the GRAHAM heirs in the WALLACE will case. The will was set aside.
Dr. DANZIGER, formerly the oldest druggist of this place, but now a private citizen of Peru, was in town yesterday among his numerous friends.
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
Miss Jessie SPARKS visited friends in Argos this week.
A JEWELER’s shop has been opened in the corner drug store.
DIED. -On February 25th, a small child of the widow CARTER’s.
Mr. NUTT contemplates erecting a paint shop as soon as the westher will permit.
Mr. Geo. WAGNOR is building a fine hearse which he expects to have finished in a few weeks.
Miss Minnie COOPER closed a very successful term of school at College Corner, on last Saturday.
RIMES & KELLY have resumed partnership again. . .
Dr. HOWELL was called the first of this week to Windfall, Tipton county, to see his brother, who is very sick with but small hopes of his recover.
Mr. Daniel HUDKINS, who has been nearly blind for the past six months, is at Indianapolis undergoing a treatment for cataract, with a fair prospect of recovering his sight.
The financial business of this P.O. has so far increased, we understand the P.M. will make an application to have it made a money order office. . . While he is applying, why not try to secure a daily mail from Rochester?
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
B. F. MONTGOMERY is very low with lung fever.
Moses NELLANS is suffering with erysipelas in the foot.
Cyrus BYBEE has purchased the farm owned by William H. HAMLET.
G. W. DORMYER is engaged in the boot and shoe manufacturing business.
MARRIED. -By O. K. GROVES, Esq., last Sunday evening at his office, Mr. William H. ALLEN, of Warsaw, to Miss Mary KALMBAUGHER, of this place.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Three nights of amusement at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC next week, commencing on Monday evening.
John P. MYERS, one of the best mail agents in the postal service, is at home attending to legal business.
MARRIED. -At the residence of Mr. Henry MEELING, of Richland township, February 20th, 1879, by Rev. D. J. PONTIUS, Mr. W. H. RARRICK and Miss Lydia BEEHLER, both of this county.
Another new jeweler is located at Kirtland’s book store. His name is Henry P. TURNER, and he hails from Bloomington, this State. He comes well recommended, and is said to be a musician of no mean merit. . .
The partnership heretofore existing between RANNELLS & PLANK in the book store business, has been dissolved. Mr. PLANK goes out to attend to his interest in the north end drug store, while Curg RANNELLS remains as sole proprietor of the book store.
Last week while removing a milk house from one point to another, on the place of Wm. HOLDER, that gentleman and I. COPLEN each received pretty severe injuries. . . let it fall with crushing weight upon the hand of Mr. Coplen, mangling the member quite severely. Their next effort at raising it was more successful, so much force being used that it was thrown over upon its side and upon the person of Mr. Holder whose leg was broken, and internal injuries sustained from which it will take him a long time to recover.
Rev. A. B. CHARPIE has resigned the Pastorate of the Baptist Church, to take effect May 1st, and accepted a call to the Bloomington church. He will remain here until the above date.
DIED. -A. M. KLOCKNER, of Aubbeenaubbee township, has had a severe affliction in his family. All have been down sick and death took from his his estimable companion, which causes great sorrowing in his household.
-George REAM was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., March 6th., 1813, and died near Rochester, February 21st, 1879, aged 65 years 4 months and 13 days. He emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1834, and 6 years later to Fulton county, Ind. Mr. Ream was well known as a good citizen - his honesty, moral walk, and Christian piety shone through his whole life and character. He was a faithful and zealous member of the Evangelical church, in which he filled the offices of Class-leader and Steward, with efficiency upwards of 25 years. He leaves a companion and five children - three children having preceded him to the spirit land. -D. J. PONTIUS.
Miss Anna KEITH, Miss Lida STRADLEY, Robert KEITH, Robert WALLACE, Lyman BRACKETT, Charles PLANK, and one or two other Rochesterites went to Indianapolis yesterday to see the sights and secrets of that great village.
BIGFOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO
DIED. -A few miles southeast of here, over in Kosciusko county, several deaths have occurred, among the number was that of the wife of John LEACH, John JUDD and George BARR. They were all old settlers and persons of high standing in kthe community in which they lived. Mr. Barr especially, being extensively and favorably known over a good portion of both counties. Over in the RHODES neighborhood, some ten or twelve days ago as some men were engaged in moving a small building, it toppled over on an old gentleman by the name of HOLDER [William HOLTER], hurting him so severely that he died soon after. Isaac COPLEN got a finger mashed at the same time, which is now giving him considerable trouble.[6]
Obadiah HOPPIS, who lives a short distance northwest of this point has been quite sick most of the winter with something like the neuralgia or rheumatism. We are just informed that a large tumor on his neck has broken, which for a time reduced him very low.
The school in this district which was taught by Wm. McMAHAN, has closed for the season we are informed. Oscar GROVE has moved back to his old place near the old Centre school house. He is quite sick most of the time.
Wm. ANDERSON and family left for Nebraska the first of the week, where they propose making their future home. They are going to a county near the southern line of the State, but we are not informed how far west.
J. R. STEVENS and Sally COPLEN came back from Ohio a few days ago and report their father as being much better, but say the general health is about like it is here.
“Ren” COPLEN and Henry BARKMAN made a flying trip to Whitley county a few days ago.
Everybody is patiently listening for the toot of the first narror gauge engine.
READY FOR BUSINESS. V. ZIMMERMAN, the enterprising business man of the north end, has received his fine Hearse, together with a lot of Burial Cases, and is now ready to engage in the undertaking business. His headquarters is at his old boot and shoe stand, opposite the Cornelius Block. Mr. Z. will receive a fine lot of furniture some time next week.
NEW FIRM. Sam SHIELDS has taken unto himself a partner in the meat business. Young Mr. BIRCH, an energetic fellow will hereafter assist Mr. Shields in his extensive meat trade. They will carry on the business at the old stand first door south of Levi MERCER’s hardware.
(Sheriff’s Sale) George LOWMAN vs William N. MITCHELL, D. R. P. OWENS, Almira OWENS, A. L. OWENS, Franklin OWENS, Edith OWENS and Otha OWENS . . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, the 24th day of March, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County . . . William A. WARD, Sheriff Fulton County, Ind.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP INSTITUTE
February 15th, 1879 . . . at School No. 8. . . [names mentioned: Trustee, Isom R. NEW, J. F. AULT, M. C. CHESTNUT, J. Q. BARCUS, Peter STINGLEY, B. F. DAWSON, Mr. CONN, J. A. HOWLAND, Miss F. A. LEFFE.
We learn that J. M. BEEBER who was promoted from an inferior rank to that of captain, during the late war, and who served in that capacity for a long time, but only received the pay due to him from the rank from which he was promoted, has at last succeeded in getting an appropriation by Congress for all the back pay to which he is entitled. About $2,000 has been placed to his credit. . .
Tom CLARK was granted a license by the County Commissioners to retail liquor for one year in the Angerman building.
DIED. -Mrs. Sarah Jane SMITH, wife of Jacob SMITH, living at the railroad crossing south of town, died last Sunday and was buried Monday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. M. RULE, at the M.E. church.
ADIEU. . . it devolves upon us to say a few farewell words to the readers of the Sentinel. . . We walk out with best wishes for the prosperity of the Sentinel, and its surroundings, and wave a kind farewell to all. -Victor H. DANIELS.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Messrs BIBLER and VanTRUMP were at Indianapolis this week with several car loads of hogs.
Lew. MYERS would like to dispose of his valuable farm property in Union township for property in Rochester.
John ROONEY, near Millark, has got the western fever and will sell some fine farm stock at auction next Saturday.
ZIMMERMAN’s new hearse was called into requisition at the HOOVER funeral on Tuesday. It is a daisy and attracted general attention.
We are indebted to David EDWARDS for a basket full of apples . . . a rare treat.
Washington HORN, in Newcastle township, near the Barkman school house, will sell a lot of personal property at auction on Thursday of next week.
Mrs. Lou FEDER has returned from her protracted visit to Ft. Wayne.
Mrs. Sarah E. EDWARDS, wife of David EDWARDS, Esq., has been having a severe illness for the past six months, but with returning spring is coming improved health, and she is now able to take outdoor exercise.
Johnny SHELTON, drug clerk at PLANK & MILLER’s, received a letter yesterday from Enoch McCOY, who has been at Silver Cliff, Colorado for several months. . . The letter bears date March 2d, and says that Ches. CHAMBERLAIN will leave there the following day for Leadville, and that his curiosity will be sufficiently satisfied by the last of the present month, at which time he will return to his home and Recorder’s office. Tom BEAL has a situation at $3 per day, the nature of which is not stated.
DIED. -John Henry HOOVER, a worthy German citizen of this city, died after a lingering sickness with consumption, on last Sunday. The deceased was born in the Province of Bavaria, Europe, and was 44 years 8 months and 5 days old. At 20 years of age he emigrated from his native country to America, and has been for many years a citizen of Rochester. He was one among the first to enter the field as a soldier in the late war in defense of his adopted country. In that capacity, he served with great credit to himself as a willing, faithful and brave man. He was one among the few who survived the horrors of a nine months imprisonment at Anderson. When peace was restored he took up his residence in Rochester, who loved him for his honesty and noble and generous impulses of Character. To the extent of his ability he was identified with all the best interests of the town, and was at his death the oldest member of the fire department. In his mother country he was a member of the State church, but was not connected with any church organization in this country. His funeral occurred on Tuesday and took place from the Evangelical church, the services being conducted by Rev. D. J. PONTIUS, who preached a brief, but excellent discourse from Psalms 90:12, and to whom we are indebted for many of the facts embodied in the above. EMRICK’S CORNET BAND and the fire department, together with a large following of relatives and friends, assisted in depositing in the Odd Fellows cemetery the remains of our departed friend.
-Mrs. Laura [GOSS SHOWLEY], wife of Jacob SHOWLEY, died at their residence in Liberty township, last Thursday, and was buried from the Evangelical church, Saturday morning, with appropriate services by the writer assisted by Rev. S. F. HERSHEY. Mrs. Showley was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian GOSS, the progenitors of a large and favorably known family, and was 27 years 7 months and 13 days old. She was converted and joined the Evangelical church about ten yearso ago, and remained a member until the master called her to the reward of the righteous. Her life, though not long, was one of true devotion in woman’s sphere, and terminated amid visions of glory. She laid in a comitose state some time before her death, her friends thinking she was breathing her last, but consciousness returned and with a mental acuteness which baffles description, land with language of rare beauty she described what she had seen while in that state, in which, like St. Paul, she hardly knew whether she was “in the body or out of the body.” Afterwards she called for her children, spoke to them, and also gave direction in reference to their future, and then bidding her friends farewell, she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. A husband and four small children with a large number of relations and friends mourn her early death. . . . -F. M. RULE.
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
Father FOUDRAY sports a fractured arm.
Simeon COPLEN limps on crutches on account of a sprain.
DIED. - An infant son of Joshua ROLLINS was buried today. (Wednesday)
-Mr. B. F. MONTGOMERY was buried Tuesday. He died of pneumonia and was sick some time. He leaves a wife and three children and a large circle of friends to mourn his departure. He was a good citizen and respected by all who knew him. Rev. HUMMER officiated at the lfuneral obsequies.
Abs. NELLANS was victor at the spelling contest, Wednesday night.
Wm. HAMLET has purchased the blacksmith shop and house of Mr. George KESSLER, and will occupy it soon.
Mr. Lige NEFF, the blacksmith, has contracted with S. Y. GROVE for the erection of a new blacksmith shop.
Work on the new brick business room to be erected by Jesse SHIELDS will begin as soon as the weather will admit. J. E. CATES has the contract for the mason work.
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
I. B. CANNON moved to town this week. He has rented H. PHILLIPS old residence.
C. E. NEWTON is at home, having completed his school in Cass county, last Friday.
Jerry LEITER contemplates erecting a residence (for rent) as soon as the ground will permit the masons to go to work.
Mr. TRAVIS, of Wayne township will erect a new residence early the coming summer, in lieu of the one destroyed by fire during the first part of the winter.
Although Sunday was a very disagreeable day, Dr. FITCH, of Logansport drove out to see Mr. John HUDKINS, who has been quite sick the past few weeks.
DIED. -On Friday, February 28th, Mrs. Patrick SINOTT, of Wayne township. She was the mother of our townsman, Mr. Robert SINOTT. Also, Saturday, March 1st, Mrs. Richard HUDKINS. We did not learn the age of either, but both were well advanced in life.
(Administrator’s Sale) The undersigned, Administrator of the estate of James GILCHRIST, (formerly called James GILL) deceased, will sell at public Auction at the late residence of the decedent, three miles south of Kewanna, Ind., on Saturday, March 29th, 1879 [personal property]. . . Michael SINNOTT, Administrator.
(Petition to Sell Real Estate) . . . Michael SINNOTT, Administrator of the estate of James GILCHRIST, deceased, has filed his petition to sell the Real Estate . . . this 7th day of March, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Simon STAHL vs Frank BARNEY, Mary E. BARNEY and Jerome AULT. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday the 31st day of March, 1879 [real estate described] situate in Fulton county. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton county, Ind.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Joseph D. NUTTMAN, Sen., and Joseph D. NUTTMAN, Jr. vs Levi SNELL and Harriet SNELL . . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, the 31st day of March, 1879 [real estate described] situate in Fulton county. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton county, Ind.
(Notice to Non-Resident) Elizabeth POWELL vs John N. POWELL . . . that said Defendant. . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 6th day of March, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk C.C.
(Administrator’s Notice). . . Charles JACKSON appointed Administrator of the estate of John WALLACE, late of Fulton county, Indiana, deceased. . .
(Administrator’s Notice). . . Michael SINNOTT appointed Administrator of the estate of James GILCHRIST, late of Fulton county, Indiana, deceased. . .
RESOLUTIONS by TIPPECANOE ASSOCIATION OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY
Ambrose E. MEREDITH was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, June 16th, 1816. He emigrated with his father to Fulton county, Indiana, in February 1837, and settled in Newcastle township, and there engaged in farming. In 1840 he united with the Yellow Creek Baptist church, and soon became an efficient member and never laid his armor by until his Master said: “It is enough,” and he passed to his reward, November 24th, 1878.
Brother Meredith was a faithful member of the Patrons of Husbandry in which he engaged with a will. He was seldom absent from the meetings of the Grange. Having been appointed a delegate to the State Grange, but finding his end drawing nigh, he requested Brother SARBER (who was his Alternate) to be notified to attend. . .
Your Committee tender their sympathy to Tippecanoe Grange, No. 1115, . . . H. BOWMAN, J. E. BARNHART, J. JACKSON.
Saturday, March 15, 1879
JOINT INSTITUTE RICHLAND AND NEWCASTLE TOWNSHIPS
Tiosa, March 8, 1879. . .[names mentioned: Trustee DILLON, of Rochester, Superintendent MYERS, Mr. GOULD, Miss McMAHAN, Mr. BURY, C. B. PENDLETON, J. L. MARTINDALE]
D. W. LYON has been confined to his room for a week or two by a rheumatic affection of one of his walking extremeties.
MARRIED. -David UNGER, of Wabash, and Mary NETCHER, of this county, were married at the residence of the bride’s mother, two miles northeast of Rochester, on Thursday evening of this week, by Rev. A. V. HOUSE.
Scarlet fever prevails in HENRY TOWNSHIP.
Dr. Frank HECTOR, and his sister Belle [HECTOR], of Rochester, passed through the city Wednesday enroute to Miami. -Peru Republican.
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
John SEARS is building a fence around his residence.
The workmen have commenced work on STREET’s new building.
Mr. A. J. HARSH closed his winter term of school at Ireland on last Saturday.
Ed TONER went to Pittsburg with several car loads of fat sheep this week.
Charlie DAWSON of Rochester was in town this week introducing a new smoothing and poll-bing iron.
Miss Emma BARNETT closed a very successful term of school in Wayne township, week before last.
The first term of singing school conducted by Prof. SMITH closed Wednesday evening. . .
MARRIED. -Thursday, March 6, at the residence of the bride’s brother, by Elder Jacob SHAFFER, Mr. Marion A. HIZER to Miss Nettie KESTLER. Of course the Elder remained to partake of the sumptuous repast prepared for the happy couple.
DIED. -On March 8th, the Widow [Elizabeth] CULP, living near Bruce’s Lake.[7]
-Friday, March 7th, Mollie [GORSELINE], daughter of Mr. J. M. GORSELINE. She had been sick some time ‘ere death released her from the suffering of this world.
-On Tuesday, March 11th, Willie [KILLMER], son of Mr. Charles KILLMER. He was ill but a few days before he was called home.
Joseph LANDIS, from Fulton county, has moved to the RAILSBACK farm southeast of Argos. -PlymouthDemocrat.
Mahlon BUCHER has moved to Fulton county, and will hereafter be a farmer. -Plymouth Democrat.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
J. W. RICKEL is still looking for the fellow who shot and maimed his valuable and intelligent dog.
Mrs. Capt. LONG is visiting friends in Indianapolis, and will also visit her daughter, Miss Luella [LONG], who is a normal student at Terre Haute, before returning home.
The firm name of L. HEILBRUN & SON has been changed to L. HEILBRUN & CO. Mr. LEVI, a thorough business man from Cincinnati has been added to the firm.
Billy TRIBBETT don’t look much older than he did three weeks ago when he started for Colorado, but he feels older from the experience he gained on the rapid trip he made.
Geo. W. NORRIS who has suffered so long and severely with a carbuncle on his back, is again able to come to town. He reports that work on the brick yard will begin as soon as the weather will admit.
DIED. -Mrs. Sellama SHRYOCK, wife of Mr. Frank SHRYOCK, died at the residence of her father-in-law, Col. K. G. SHRYOCK, in this city, on last Saturday morning. The deceased was a native of Dakota, where lshe married her now surviving husband, in 1872. Two years ago they removed to this place. Being of a retiring disposition she formed but few acquaintances, but those few are lavish in their praise as a worthy and noble woman. Two months ago she was in good health, but a severe attack of quick consumption terminated her life at the time stated, and prevented her return to the wild home of her childhood as was her intention to do in a short time. The funeral took place from the residence last Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by F. M. RULE and A. M. WORK, ministers of the M.E. and Presbyterian churches.
-Wm. MARSH, father-in-law of Nathaniel DUDGEON, died at the residence of the last named gentleman, in Richland township last Sunday, and was taken to Cass county for interment. The deceased was above 75 years old.
-John CARR, another old resident of this county, near Rochester, kwas buried on Thursday.
R. W. DUNLAP, a Nevada miner who has been absent from Rochester for nearly twenty years, is now visiting his father, Robert DUNLAP of this place.
Sidney R. MOON’s school at the saw mill, south of town, closed yesterday with appropriate exercises pleasing to the children.
The Peru Democrat shows its venom for the retiring partner of this paper by its allusion to his probable purchase of the Miami county Sentinel. Mr. DANIELS is not a millionaire, but he usually carries about his clothes an amount sufficient to buy the Democrat concern, editor and all.
Our townsman, Hon. J. F. FROMM was stricken with paralysis last Friday afternoon since which time he has been confined to his bed and unable to give his personal attention to the large business interests which he represents. . . His whole left side is paralysed and he has no power of control over his limbs on that side of his body. His case is not now considered absolutely dangerous, yet it will be some time before he will sufficiently regain his health and strength so as to be able to devote his time and attention to his business. . .
(Railroad Election) Whereas . . . Commissioners Court of the County of Fulton, upon the Petition. . . Township of Union. . . election was ordered. . . Tuesday, April 15th, 1879. . . upon the subject of such Township aiding in the construction of the Chicago & Atlantic Railway Company’s railroad to the amount of Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars. . . this 11th day of March, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor.
(Railroad Election) Whereas. . . Commissioners Court of the County of Fulton, upon the Petition. . . Township of Rochester. . . election was ordered. . . in the construction of the Chicago & Atlantic Railway Company’s railroad to the amount of Thirty-two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars. . . this 11th day of March, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor.
(Railroad Election) Whereas. . . Commissioners Court of the County of Fulton, upon the Petition. . . Township of Henry. . . election was ordered. . . in the construction of the Chicago & Atlantic Railway Company’s railroad to the amount of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars. . . this 11th day of March, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor.
(Railroad Election) Whereas. . . Commissioners Court of the County of Fulton, upon the Petition. . . Township of Aubbeenaubbee. . . election was ordered. . . in the construction of the Chicago & Atlantic Railway Company’s railroad to the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars. . . this 11th day of March, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor.
(Railroad Election) Whereas. . . Commissioners Court of the County of Fulton, upon the Petition. . . Township of Richland. . . election was ordered. . . inthe construction of the Chicago & Atlantic Railway Company’s railroad to the amount of Nine Thousand Two Hundred and Forty Dollars. . . this 11th day of March, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor.
(Administrator’s Notice). . . George W. ZOLMAN, Administrator of Wm. Morgan CRAFT, deceased, has filed his petition to sell the Real Estate of the deceased, the Personal being insufficient to pay his debts. . . William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
Saturday, March 22, 1879
[DENVER COLLEGE, under Prof. REUBELT, changed to GLADEWOOD FEMALE SEMINARY, or DENVER NORMAL SCHOOL. . . Rev. Scott HERSHEY, President. The normal and business departments will be under the charge of Prof. McGINLEY. . .]
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
Wm. KING is the proudest man in town, and why not? It’s a girl.
Henry BATZ is confined to his bed with the lung fever, but is now on the mend.
H. H. WARD has purchased the property formerly owned by F. P. WAUGH. . .
N. L. MEREDITH has left our city for the country, and Clancy COPLEN now occupies the house that he vacated.
Henry WINDBIGLER is suffering again with the abominable rheumatism. . .
A CARD. We would respectfully return thanks to the patrons of the school and citizens of Bloomingsburg generally, for general courtesies and kindness during the past winter. . . J. T. GOUCHER, Teacher.
STRINGTOWN ITEMS by HOOSIER
Mr. L. BIDWELL has hired to Wm. BUSH for the ensuing season.
Mr. C. FERDUN started as we suppose, for the Wolverine State, with a wagon load of household goods.
Orton DUDGEON starts for Terre Haute, the twentieth of this month to attend a three months term of Normal School.
Mr. F. RANNELS, of Rochester will soon take possession of the farm formerly occupied by J. LANGDON, where he expects to go to hard labor.
Johnny WRIGHT, while in company with two other boys was thrown from a horse and in falling he broke his arm just above the elbow. . .
DIED. -Death on his white horse visited our vicinity on the 9th inst., and took from our midst one of earth’s noble beings - Jacob MARCH. Mr. March was born in Chester county, Penn., in 1803. Was married in 1827; emigrated to Cass county, Indiana in 1853, where he resided until the death of Mrs. MARCH, which occurred about four years ago. Since that time Mr. March had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. N. DUDGEON of this place. In speaking of the deceased we can only add that his life seemed ever a pleasant one - always ready to help those in need, believing that in giving to the poor, he lendeth to the Lord. His time was devoted to the good work of living for others, that by his help they might be made happy in hours of need. Although his sickness was of short lduration and his suffering severe, he saw his sun would soon set, only to rise again more beautiful and bright, in that world where sickness never enters and sorrow is unknown. Pressing his daughter’s hand he feeble whispered, “I am willing and ready to die.” Trusting in his Savior, he committed himself to His divine care, knowing that all would be well. . .
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
DIED. -On Saturday, March 15th, Mrs. Joseph HENDERSON, living north of this place.
Mrs. J. F. ROBBINS has been suffering with a severe attack of rheumatism the past week.
Mr. Daniel HUDKINS who has been at Indianapolis the past few weeks undergoing treatment for cataract, came home Saturday with his sight much improved.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Al. J. KITT of the Goodland Register, was in town for a few hours Wednesday, likewise Capt. J. M. BEEBER, of Plymouth.
With one exception the Colorado silver hunters have all returned. Tom BEAL still “stays with the boys” . . .Peter MAIS will sell his farm stock and household goods on the 1st of April and remove to Michigan where he will take up his future residence. The sale will take place at his home, on the Tippecanoe river.
Mr. A. C. MITCHELL has purchased what remained of the HOLZMAN stock of goods, and will continue the trade at the old stand in the Centennial Block. . .
Young Joe SMITH started on Wednesday, for a skip over the western plains for the purpose of viewing the landscape o’er and making a purchase of some western lands if he sees any that comes up to his standard of excellence.
DIED. -Last Saturday morning the only child of Mr. & Mrs. Ab. BARRETT, was buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery with appropriate services by Rev. Mr. RULE. This being the second child buried by these parents, their grief is inexpressible, and their home one of peculiar sadness. They have the sympathy of many friends.
Sidney R. and [William L.] Billy MOON bundled their wearing apparel on Tuesday morning of this week and started for the land of buffaloes, Indians and silver mines without saying goodbye or informing any but their relatives of their intentions. . . they went from here to Peru to take the train. . . Billy, on the evening previous to the morning of his departure, joined his hand in marriage with a Miss [Lizzie] EDMINISTER, living a short distance south of town. . .[8]
An interesting suit will come before the next term of the Circuit Court involving the settlement of a guardianship. Several years ago R. N. RANNELLS became the guardian of his niece, Mrs. Ida LINKENHELT, nee PORTER. She was possessed of property to the amount of about $2,000, consisting of real estate and pensions received from the government from time to time. Claims for the maintenance of the ward, amounting to the gross value of the estate have been filed by the guardian and allowed by the Court which leaves the ward nothing. Newt. [RANNELLS] explains that he had adopted her as his child and that when he comes to settle up his earthly career that she is to be one of his legal heirs, and that in consideration of his having adopted her and made her one of his heirs, he was entitled to her estate. [Louis R.] LINKENHELT and his wife, who is the ward, are not of that opinion, and will submit the case to the Circuit Court.[9]
TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE. I will sell my house and lot, situate in southeast Rochester. The house is new - two rooms below and two above - kitchen, pantry and clothes press; also good cellar. . .Mary L. COOK, Rochester, Ind.
CENTRAL HOUSE ARRIVALS.
Partial list for week ending March 20th.: A. C. TREAT, N.Y.; L. O. FURLONG, Warsaw; C. TOCHER, Indianapolis; Miss Ella GREEN, Sullivan, Ind.; J. D. BUCK, Plymouth; J. W. SWAFFORD, Chicago; C. F. MASTELLER, Fredrickstown, O.; H. HUDSON, Fremont, O.; H. F. STAPLEFORD, Ft. Wayne; C. W. COBB, Indianapolis; Rev. R. D. UTTER, Valparaiso; J. H. FOLEY, Chicago; T. J. ZION, Indianapolis; C. A. LUCAS, Peru; F. W. STOCK, Hillsdale, Mich; J. W. GOSSETT, Toledo; W. McLEAN, Jr., Lockport, N.Y.; H. D. WORK, Plymouth; A. F. SHANK, South Bend; Sol. HAMBURGER, LaPorte; V. BARROLY, N.Y.; E. H. BRADY, Hickville, Ohio; H. GOODMAN, Philadelphia; “Frank SUNDOWN’, Argos; Jno. JONES, Richmond, Ind.; G. C. HALL, Niles, O.; J. SOMERS and lady, Plymouth; S. H. HALSTEAD, Cin.; C. HUTCHINSON, Kokomo; W. SIMPSON, Chicago; Geo. RETTIG, Peru; Fred ADD, Manchester; J. R. RANDALL, Elkhart; J. M. HUBBELL, Chicago; A. TABER, LaPorte; Jno. ROSSER, Lafayette; Jno. V. PERSER, Indianapolis; Robt. MORRIS, Masonic Lecturer, LaGrange, Ky.; D. F. SPAIN, Chicago; H. C. GILL, Philadelphia.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Reuben H. WARRINOR, William H. CRAG and Lafayette LYTTLE vs George W. STOCKTON. . . I will expost at public sale. . . Monday, April 14th, 1879. . . The south half (1/2) of the north half (1/2) of Lot Number Thirty (30) in the old plat of the Town of Rochester. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana. ESSICK & HOLMAN, Attorneys for Plff.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Samuel S. TERRY vs. Elizabeth SHAFER, Alfred SHAFER, David T. SHAFER, Brunson SHAFER, Virgil SHAFER, Arthur L. SHAFER and Lydia RITTER. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, April 14th, 1879. . . The undivided two-thirds (2/3) of [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana.
(Petition to Sell Real Estate). . . James KEELY, Administrator of the Estate of Alexander E. MOHLER, deceased, has filed his petition to sell the Real Estate of the decedent. . . William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice to Non-Residents) Mary BARCUS vs The Unknown Heirs of Henry RICHARDSON, deceased. . . affidavit that said Defendants. . . are not residents of the State of Indiana... this 20th day of March, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice to Non-Resident) James H. HAFE vs William HAYS. . . affidavit that said Defendant. . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 20th day of March, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice to Non-Residents). . . Samuel D. LOUTHAIN vs The Unknown Heirs of John TRIMBLE deceased. . . affidavit that said Defendants, the Unknown Heirs of John Trimble, deceased, Thomas McCLELAND, Jacob LAMB, Robert TRIMBLE and Peter LAMB, are not residents of the State of Indiana. . . this 19th day of March, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice to Non-Residents) Thomas C. MOORE vs James CURTIS, Eli FLORY, Laty FLORY or their unknown heirs; Moses FLORY and Barbary FLORY. . . affidavit that said Defendants. . . are not residents of the State of Indiana. . . this 21st day of March, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Sheriff’s Sale) George DICK vs Charles DODD. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, April 14th, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Mary LOOMIS vs Valentine ZIMMERMAN and Martha ZIMMERMAN. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, April 14th, 1879. . . Lots number seventy-nine (79) and eighty (80), as described upon the original plat of the Town of Rochester. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana.
(Sheriff’s Sale) FEDER & SILBERBERG vs Jerome EDMINISTER. . . I will expost at Public Sale. . . Monday, the 7th day of April, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind. J. S. SLICK, Attorney for Plaintiff.
LETTER FROM GEO. M. KILMER
Letter from Geo. M. KILMER who formerly resided in Richland township, but is now a resident of Barron county, Wis. . . .Since leaving Richland township in September, 1878, I have made Barron county, Wis. my home. . . good land can be bought at from $3 to $5 per acre. . . Barron is the county seat and is a thriving little town. We are twenty miles from a railroad. . .
Saturday, March 29, 1879
(Sheriff’s Sale) GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY vs Samuel HUNTER. . . . .I will expose at public sale. . . Monday, the 7th day of April, 1879. . . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton county. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County. RICKLE & SMITH, Attys for Plffs.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Mary CARTER and Emma MUNSON vs Joseph CULBERTSON. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, the 7th day of April, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton county. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
STOUT, the much married man of Wabash and Huntington counties, passed through here yesterday on his way to the Michigan City prison. He did not look as calm and pleasant as was his usual appearance when he worked upon the Citizens’ block here, two years ago.
HOPKINS, the artesian well man was in town again this week . . . It was finally determined that the original contract should be fulfilled and every possible effott made to secure a flowing well. . .
A good sidewalk from Main street to the Methodist church, is very desirable, but there is but little hope such a public convenience will be granted. The Board of Town Trustees can be and should be compelled to enforce the ordinance requiring a walk to be laid on the west side of Jefferson street, nearly the full length of it.
MARRIED. -On Thursday evening, at the residence of Mr. Joseph SIDMORE, by Rev. F. M. RULE, Mr. Fred HICKS and Miss Mary A. GILLARD.
Fred is known to the boys as the proprietor of the Pelican barber shop, and a right jolly fellow he is. He has lived single for many years, but was finally wounded in the region of the heart by one of Cupid’s darts and he fell victim to the winning smiles of an estimable lady whose home has heretofore been Cherebusco, Whitley county, lkInd. Preparations for the wedding have been making for some time, but Fred was so sly about it that only a few friends learned the secret. He had prepared the cage and furnished it throughout so that immediately after the marriage ceremony was said, they were prepared to “set up shop.” Fred was too busy with his lather and shave to go on a wedding tour, or even to go after his selected bride, but she got here on time at ten o’clock, and in an hour more they were man and wife. We wish the tonsorial artist and wife an unlimited amount of happiness, land as Fred heretofore has been lone handed in the barber business, we also wish that he may have as many “shavers” hereafter, as will make the business profitable to him.
VINDICATED
The disgraceful scandal that has occupied so much of the attention of the people in a certain neighborhood in Wayne township has at last terminated in the complete vindication of Mrs. Samuel ROUCH, the step-mother to the girl who bore an illegitimate child and ldied a short time after. E. R. HERMAN, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, interested himself in the case and found that Mrs. Rouch is not chargeable with any bad treatment of the girl, nor in any way responsible for her sickenss and death. . .
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
DIED. -Sunday, March 23d, Mrs. John [Henrietta] BLOSSER.[10]
-Mrs. ELKINS, an elderly lady living at the north end of town, died on Monday. Her funeral took place from the Baptist church on Tuesday. Rev. Noah HEETER, a Dunkard minister conducted the services, the deceased being a member of that church.
Miss Emma BARNETT started for Terre Haute, Wednesday, to attend the State Normal.
Mr. McKINSIE has sold his barber shop to Mr. W. H. HUFFMAN, of Winamac, who has taken charge of it. . .
Will THOMPSON will swing the birch at Ireland and Miss McGRAW will teach the young ideas at Scotland. . .
When you want to take a ride either on business or pleasure, hire Al. WILLIAMS; he will drive you out in his fine barouche and call for you at most any hours. Charles reasonable.
Prof. SMITH has the famous Operetta, “Red Riding Hood,” under contemplation, and expects to give it to the public of Kewanna in the near future, with the aid of the little folks. . .
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
DIED. -Mrs. CRIPE, an aged lady died at her residence, south of town on Thursday.
TRAMPS have been numerous again this week. The bastile has been full several nights and every kitchen in town visited by them.
Misses Cynthia BROWN and Lida STRADLEY visited the principal fashion streets of Chicago in quest of the latest styles in millinery departments.
D. P. CARR has purchased an interest in the unfinished business room in the Citizens’ Block and is at work fitting it up for business purposes.
Wm. FLANIGAN and Gav. MILLER started for the western silver country on Monday. The trains are crowded each way with hopeful fortune hunters going west and disappointed fellows coming home.
Fred. FROMM has very much improved in health this week, and from present indications will soon be able to give his personal attention to his extensive business.
Gus. CORNELIUS returned from Arkansas last week, where he has spent the past year. He is very much improved in health and appearance. It is his intention to make that his future home and will return there after spending a few weeks among his friends at this place.
Geo. GOSS, a farmer who moved into town from Liberty township a few years ago and engaged in the feed and grocery trade, moved back to his old homestead again on Thursday.
A. C. SHEPHERD was appointed by the Court to adjust some of the mathematical and financial difficulties between FEDER & SILBERBERG and HOLMAN & BEARSS, which troubles grew out of the pork speculations of those gentlemen a year or two ago.
A very valuable acquisition has been made to the Presbyterian church choir by Mr. George EDWARDS kindly consenting to become one of its members. . . The choir, a quartette, consists of Mrs. L. E. RANNELLS, soprano; Miss Estella LYON, alto; Miss J. E. HILTON, organist; George EDWARDS, tenor, and the writer as the jumbler of the notes on the bass staff. . . Mr. J. E. CLARKE who has so long and faithfully served the choir with his clear tenor voice, but now temporarily absent, will occasionally make one of the number.
A cup of coffee and a sandwich for five cents, at ECKELBERGER’S UNION BAKERY.
C. FITZGERALD has moved his grocery and lunch room to the west side of Main street in Mrs. I. W. HOLMAN & SON’S building. . .
(Notice of Desertion) Notice is hereby given that my wife, Elizabeth C. MOORE, having left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, I will not be responsible for any debt contracted by her from this date, March 25th, 1879. John A. MOORE.
Every week there are more or less changes made in the business firms of Rochester. The last and most notable is the sale of the entire grocery department heretofore conducted with ERNSPERGER’s store, to HILL & FELDER. . . The two departments - Groceries and Dry Goods - will be conducted in the same building - two doors north of Bank, but under different managements.
Saturday, April 5, 1879
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
MARRIED. -Wm. LANE and Emma CLARK, both of Rochester, were married at the residence of the bride’s sister, on Thursday, by Rev. Franklin LEITER.
-Henry MECHLING, of Tiosa, and Maria C. KNAUFF, of Greenoak, were married by Rev. A. V. HOUSE, at his residence in this place, on Thursday afternoon.
KEWANNA BITS by TWO SCHOOL GIRLS
Mrs. MYERS has moved to Mr. ODAFFER’s farm, and Mr. Odaffer to town.
Mrs. FUNK, living near here is very sick, with but faint hopes of her recovery.
KEWANNA CHIPS by the “BELLES”
Mrs. Carrie WEAMER, of Cass county, is visiting friends in this place.
The masons have commenced work on the foundation of Oliver COOK’s house east of town.
Joseph MURPHY, proprietor of “Little Jo” has moved to Aubbeenaubbee. He rented the LEITER homestead at the Ford.
Frank APT has erected a boarding house in Moorestown, in Wayne Township. He commences with the “Five Brothers.”
John URBIN, south of this place, with the aid of his two small boys captured several foxes one day last week.
H. D. HOWELL closed a very successful term of school at the Dewy school house, in Wayne township last Saturday.
John MYERS has sold his harness shop to D. L. McCOY, who will continue the business at the old stand. . .
DIED. -Louisa [HIZER], wife of Aaron HIZER of Wayne Township, died on last Sunday. She leaves a husband, two children and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
John KILLMER has purchased the Corner Drug Store of James M. GORSELINE, also traded a house and lot for one in this place of the same party.
M. C. PHILLIPS, the new Marshtown merchant, is now in Chicago laying in his first stock of goods. He was accompanied by Jerry LEITER.
Samuel BARGER, Trustee of Aubbeenaubbee, has purchased a part of the Wm. COOK farm east of town. He moved to his new home last week. Lewis M. LOUGH fills his place of Trustee.
(Dissolved) The co-partnership heretofore existing between John FARRIGAN and Daniel CLARY in the Boot and Shoe business, was dissolved on April 10th, 1879 by mutual consent. The business in all its departments will be conducted at the old stand by Daniel CLARY. FARRIGAN & CLARY. Rochester, Ind., April 11th, 1879.
(Notice of Administration) . . . Daniel FOGLESONG appointed Administrator of the Estate of Mary A. FOGLESONG, last of Fulton County, deceased. . .
(Notice of Administration) . . . Eli ROGERS appointed Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin HARTZOG, late of Fulton County. . .
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Miss Lida ERNSPERGER is at home spending a week’s vacation from her school at Evanston, Ill.
The Telephone, a neat little news and advertising sheet, published by E. KIRTLAND, made its appearance on All Fools day. It will be continued on the first of each month.
Samuel BARGER has resigned the Trusteeship of Aubbeenaubbee Township in consequence of his having removed to Union Township. Mr. Barger has served as Trustee of that township several years very acceptably to the people. The Auditor immediately appointed Lewis M. LOUGH to supply his place. . .
W. G. DOWNEY, formerly a citizen of this place, is now engaged in the hotel business at Walkerton, Ind., as proprietor of the Empire House. . .
L. HEILBRUN & CO. have taken a new and very strange departure in business. Most of the business men are adopting the cash system, but this firm announces that they willsell you all the goods you want, on credit. The Sentinel never contained such an advertisement as they have in another column. Read it.
Wednesday was the 92d anniversary of Rev. Adrian FOOTE’s birthday. . .
A distressing accident occurred near Bloomingsburg on Wednesday, which has probably ‘ere this ended the life of a bright and intelligent girl, aged about 18 years. It was maple sugar making time on the farm of Amos BUSSERT, and the daughter mentioned was assisting in the work. While all were absent from the kettles except the girl and a younger member of the family, her clothes caught fire and before assistance arrived she was so horribly burned that it is impossible for her to recover. All of her clothing including her shoes were burned upon her body.
The Sentinel made a grevious error last week in connecting the Mr. STOUT who assisted in the building of the Citizens Block with the STOUT who was sent to Michigan City for playing the role of Brigham Young on a small scale. The Mr. Stout who is well and favorably known to many citizens of Rochester, is a resident of Indianapolis and is a very worthy gentleman. . .
DIED. -Mrs. Sarah CRIPE, whose death occurred on the 27th of March, 1879, at the age of nearly 70 years, was born in Hancock county, Ky. At an early age she removed with her parents to Indianapolis and when yet in youth she married Mr. ---- MILLER, with whom she lived very pleasantly for a number of years - one child being the fruit of their union. Eighteen years ago she was married to A. CRIPE, who also preceded her over the dark river about three years ago. This county has been her home for a long time, and she was universally loved and respected by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. Her disease was consumption, with which she suffered long and severely. Being a good Christian woman and a faithful member of the Methodist church, she was at all times resigned to the change which she knew must take place, and very composedly gave directions for her funeral and the return of her remains to Indianapolis for interment. The community in which she lived - three miles south of Rochester - has lost a good neighbor and the relatives a dear and loving friend.
Mrs. WESTFALL has decided to have a grand opening of pattern hats and bonnets at her Millinery rooms, in the south room of Danziger Block, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; the 24th, 25th and 26th of this month.
BATCHELOR & STOCKBERGER. Having bought the New York Meat Market in the Citizens’ Block. . . the best meats that can be procured in the country. . . Farmers having fat stock to sell will find it to their advantage to call. . .
NEW MEDICAL FIRM. Another change in business has been made by the co-partnership formed by Dr. J. C. SPOHN and Dr. E. R. BARCY. Dr. Spohn is well known by all the people in the county as a successful practitioner of many years standing. Dr. BARCY comes from Hicksville, Ohio, and is highly recommended. . . he has come to make this his permanent home. . . SPOHN & BARCY will enter upon their joint labors as partners on the 15th of April. . .
(Sheriff’s Sale) Clark S. HICKMAN vs Rebecca THOMPSON and Val. THOMPSON. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, April 28th, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana.
Saturday, April 12, 1879
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN
The many friends of Prof. J. M. McAFEE will be pleased to learn that he is now principal of the Dolton Academy and Normal Institute, at Dolton, Ill. He is also editor of The School Record, a spicy little paper devoted to general news, but more especially to the interests of Dolton Academy. -E. MYERS, Co. Supt.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Mrs. E. E. SMITH, mother of Mrs. F. M. RULE is visiting friends in Tippecanoe county.
Joseph A. MYERS, the efficient Deputy Auditor, spent a few days very pleasantly last week in Valparaiso and Chicago.
Rev. W. J. ESSICK, of Elkhart, brother of our townsman, M. L. ESSICK, will preach at the Presbyterian church, one week from tomorrow evening. . .
The case of Miss VANMETER vs S. C. DAVIDSON for seduction and breach of promise has just been tried in the Miami Circuit Court on a change of venue from this county. SLICK and CALKINS were the Attorneys for the plaintiff, and they obtained judgment for damages against the defendant in the snug sum of $2,500.
DIED. -Mr. Jacob Pratt SPERRY, who departed this life Wednesday, April 9th, at 6 o’clock P.M., was born in Wayne County, Ind., Feb. 4th, 1832, was consequently 47 years 2 months and seven days of age; has been a resident of Fulton county since 1835, with exception of four years residence at Fort Wayne, Ind. To speak of his life would be to speak of that which those interested in this sketch are already familiar. He was industrious, temperate frugal and honest. He walked by the “Golden Rule.” He was united in marriage with Miss Clemenza DUNLAP in the year 1858, who with four children, two sons and two daughters, survive him and mourn his departure. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church yesterday by the pastor, assisted by Rev. F. M. RULE of the M.E. church, and Rev. N. L. LORD. The words used as the text are found in the gospel according to John, 14th chapter and verses 1 to 3. These are words which comforted him in his last sickness, and words around which will cling the tender memories of the bereaved family. -A.M.W.
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
Mr. NUTT has a new paint shop.
Al. REED is running a blacksmith shop on his own hook.
James MOORE, of Wayne Township, has sold his farm to Mr. M. HENDRICKSON.
James WARE’s smoke house was burned the other day. Loss, a fine lot of meat.
Harry GUSTIN is doing some very nice carriage and wagon painting at RIMES’ shop.
Mr. A. COOPER is giving his house a new coat of paint. . . .
Mr. BRANTHOFFER is at home visiting friends. Also, Mr. Harvey GRAHAM, of Terre Haute. . .
Milt HILAND had a lively runaway the other day. He was hauling straw, when the wagon upset and frightened the horses.
J. F. ROBBINS is repairing his old store room, and when completed will be occupied by F. L. WAGNER with a fine stock of clothing and gents’ furnishing goods.
Tom MILLS has gone to be a farmer; Will REX and John BRUBAKER have moved to town, and Mr. Robert SINNOTT has moved to Winamac.
MARRIED. -On Tuesday, April 8th, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. VAUGHT, Mr. Peter H. URBIN to Miss Laura F. BRANTHOFFER . . .
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
MILLER, the gunsmith man has been on the sick list.
MARRIED. -Wm. GRAY and Mrs. Lotta SIEGLER were married at Fulton, on Thursday evening.
Dr. FAIRFIELD, of Battle Creek, Mich., spent a day or two in our city this week, as the guest of Dr. HILL.
Simon HARTMAN was the representative to the Grand Lodge of Knights of Honor which met at Indianapolis, last week.
The County Commissioners have ordered a good and substantial sidewalk built in front of the COURT HOUSE, which is an improvement badly needed. If they will now enclose the little grass plat extending from the outer edge of the walk to the gutter, and plant a row of shade trees therein, it would add much to the appearnce of the Court House surroundings.
Kewanna has a first-class furniture and undertaking establishment, of which George WAGNER is proprietor. . .
There is some prospect of the establishment of a new MAIL ROUTE from Rochester to Center and Salina in Richland Township. . . Wayne Township also needs better postal privileges. . .
Several months ago, John COOK, engaged as a bartender in a saloon that was running without a license, was arraigned before the Circuit Court and fined $20 for his violations of law. Not having that amount of available assets he was placed in the custody of the Sheriff, and he being a compassionate man, accepted his watch as security, and allowed him to pursue some business by which he could pay the fine and redeem the watch. One night this week he concluded to go and see his absent friends, and therefore “made tracks” towards the east. Deputy Sheriff WALLACE followed far enough to learn that he had got beyond the State line, into Ohio, and then returned.
D. L. BECK, of Bourbon, was among his old friends of Rochester on Thursday.
J. DAWSON is busy taking an enumeration of the school children in Rochester.
J. S. SLICK has an office full of law students. The latest addition is that of P. M. BUCHANAN, of Wayne township, a young man who has spent considerable time in acquiring a practical education at the best institutions in the county. He has placed himself under a good educator, and by close application will gain a knowledge of law satisfactory to himself and pleasing to his preceptor.
Died - SANKY, a promising young canary belonging to Mrs. Hala T. MYERS, of this city, on Monday evening, April 7th, 1879. Sankey was a great favorite of the household.
DIED. -Last week the Sentinel gave a brief account of the horrible burning of Ollie BUSSERT, a young lady of 18 years, living near Bloomingsburg. . . In removing the kettle from the fire her clothing caught fire. In a moment her clothing was all ablaze, fanned into flames by the strong wind of that day. . . Her screams were heard a mile off but assistance did not arrive in time to be of any service. After her clothing had all burned off and her shoes dropped from her feet, she went into the house and taking a light undergarment from a drawer, put it on and got into bed. . . It was found that the flesh upon her hands was entirely consumed leaving all the bones completely exposed. Her feet were nearly in a similar condition while her body was charred and roasted. . . in that suffering condition she lay from Wednesday of last week until Monday afternoon of this week, when her life went out. . . The funeral occurred on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. R. M. RULE.[11]
A HAND-ORGAN woman without any monkey accompaniment, made music for the hoodlums, on the streets one day this week.
(Local & Miscellaneous contd)
Joseph LAUER’s four year old boy, together with a number of other small children, were playing around the vacated HARTER residence, on Thursday afternoon, when the little fellow fell into an open and disused well. By the timely aid of Mrs. ROSENBERG he was rescued just before life was extinct.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Jacob GERSON vs Myron S. ADAMS. . . I will expose at public sale. . . Monday, the 5th day of May, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County.
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
A. H. MASSENA moves to Tiosa, thereby causing great commotion in our village. The Rev. O. MEREDITH will occupy the house vacated by Massena; Lige NEFF that of Meredith; H. H. WARD that of Neff; W. H. HAMLET that of Ward.
MARRIED. -At the residence of the bride, by Rev. O. MEREDITH, on last Saturday evening, Mr. [Michael C.] BROWN, of Rochester, to Mrs. Elizabeth KESLER. . .[12]
Saturday, April 19, 1879
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
F. L. WAGNER has opened a clothing store in this place.
Frank GRAHAM is going to have the finest fence in town; it will be or iron.
One of the worst cases of scarlet rash in town, is that of Dr. ROGERS’ son.
Mr. Noah BRUMBACK came home this week from a pleasant visit to his former home in Fairfield County, Ohio.
Mr. HUFFMAN, the barber, has moved his barber shop to the front room of his residence on West Main street.
Miss Jessie SPARKS is teaching the Davis school and Miss Cora BRUMBACK will hold forth at the Center school in Wayne township.
Mr. John KILLMER is building an addition to the old barber shop, and when finished he will occupy it with a grocery and peanut stand.
DIED. -Laura Belle [BARNETT], infant daughter of M. I. & M. A. BARNETT, Saturday April 13th.
-Wilson [KILLMER], son of Chas. and Jennie KILLMER, aged 5 lyears, Sunday, April 13th.
-Mrs. Thomas [Mary] HOGAN, living west of this place, aged about 70 years. Mrs. Hogan was one of the pioneers of this county, having come to this county when it was but a wilderness.[13]
The beautiful operetta, “Red Riding Hood” is being prepared under the supervision of J. A. SMITH, of Portland, Ind., and will be given in the M.E. church, at Kewanna, Ind., by the little folks assisted by others, on Wednesday evening, April 23d. . .
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
Hank MURDOCK, the patent file cutter.
H. BOWMAN is erecting a new fence around his dwelling.
Moses NELLANS has traded one of his mule teams for a nice span of horses.
James SEVERNS has added another to his family, by the way of a son-in-law.
A. NELLANS and F. P. WAUGH, of Rochester, was in our burg on last Sunday.
Quite a sensation was raised at the Taylor School house, two miles north of here, on last Sunday evening. Some of the boys who had been prosecuted for misconduct some two weeks before, concluded that they would have revenge, and some three or four went for Aaron PACKER, and used him rather rough for a short time until assistance came. Prosecute them again and keep it up until they learn to behave.
(Administrator’s Sale) The undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Sarah CRIPE, deceased, will offer for sale at Public Auction, at the late residence of the decedent, 3 miles south of Rochester, and 1/2 mile west of the Michigan road, on Friday, May 9th, 1879 [person al property]. . . Wm. McMAHAN, Administrator. I. GOOD, Auctioneer.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
DIED. -John MYERS, a German living near Fulton, was buried last Sunday.
-Mrs. Hiram WAGNER was buried last Sunday at Leiters Ford. Services were conducted by Rev. PLANTZ at the Leiters Ford church.
-Jacob STARBUCK was shot and killed in Kansas quite recently. He got into a quarrel with one of his neighbors over the ownership of some corn, when the ready pistol settled the dispute. It will be remembered by many citizens here that Jacob was once on trial in this county for the murder of a man who was found dead in the woods in Liberty Township, but who was acquitted because of an insufficiency of evidence to convict. Whether he was guilty of the crime or not, matters but little lnow, for he has paid the penalty for many of his misdeeds.
Geo. EDWARDS, one of the proprietors of the CENTRAL HOUSE has had a severe attack of diphtheria.
Dr. BARCY, partner of Dr. SPOHN in the practice of medicine, occupies the ASHTON residence, on West Pearl street.
M. H. MOORE is to occupy the second story of the BEARSS building, where the photographic art will be conducted.
C. W. CAFFYN is now lthe sold owner of what is known as the Hugh MILLER farm, south of town. . .
Four new Doctors are reported to have located in ROCHESTER this week, and more are coming. . .
MARRIED. -Dr. D. McCONNEHEY and Mrs. Elizabeth ARHEART, both of this place, were married by Rev. A. M. WORK, at the parsonage, on Wednesday evening of this week. Doc has long withstood Cupid’s darts, but finally yielded to the winning charms of a fascinating widow.
Rev. J. F. TUTTLE, President of the Wabash College, will preach at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning. . .
Among the latest to have come among us is Dr. A. A. WARD, of Michigan, formerly of Ohio. The doctor has opened an office in the Commercial Block where he will be pleased to meet all who desire his services. . .
From the Dubuque (Iowa) Daily Telegraph, we learn that Rev. C. H. KIMBALL, formerly pastor of the Baptist church at this place, has accepted a call to take charge of the First Baptist church of that city. . .
Joseph MYERS, Esq., of Rochester, this State, schoolmate and friend of Prof. BANTA, has been spending several days in the society of the Prof. and his associates. . .
Valparaiso Vidette.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Martin STURGEON vs James HARVEY. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . [real estate]. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton county, Ind. CONNOR & CALKINS, Attys for Plff.
(Administrator’s Sale of Real Estate) . . . the undersigned will sell at Public Auction upon the premises, on Wednesday the 30th day of April, 1879. . . [real estate described]. . . William J. HILL, Administrator.
Saturday, April 26, 1879
PREMIUM LIST of the FULTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL SOCIETY FAIR, to be held September 25th, 26th and 27th, 1879. . . . . .
The contract for the purchase of the Peru Democrat from J. C. FOLEY, by V. H. DANIELS, has been made, and the new proprietor will doff his hat to the Peruvians, in his first issue, one week from today. . . The paper will also change its name from the Democrat to that of the Herald. . .
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Frank W. BEARSS has left the postal service to engage in farming and stock raising on his farm in Fulton county, to which he expects to remove in a few days. Frank entered the services as a postal clerk on the Wabash road seven years ago the first of this month and his resignation takes effect the first of May. . . -Peru Republican.
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Lew MILLS is improving his property on Logan street, by putting a stone wall under his house.
DIED. -Saturday, April 19th, Edna Dell [McCOY], only child of D. & C. McCOY, aged about two years.
Mr. H. COOK is erecting a fine country residence east of town, and Mr. YARLOT is building a residence in the east part of town.
The KEWANNA Temperance Union have appointed two delegates to attend the Prohibition Convention to be held at Indianapolis, on May 14th.
PHILLIPS & HUDKINS will start a huckster wagon next week, to gather up the country produce. Have your butter and eggs ready when they call.
Mrs. Jacob HENDERSON had a cat, but alas!. . . he has gone to the land of all good cats, at the age of 22 years. . .
(Sheriff’s Sale) Samuel S. TERRY vs Charles M. HILL and William HILL. . . I will expose at public sale. . . Monday, May 19th, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana. Samuel S. TERRY, Atty for Plff.
(Survey Notice). . . the Surveyor of Fulton County. . . Monday, May 12th, 1879, proceed to survey [description] Philip M. KISTLER.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Edward CALKINS and Terrence J. McCLARY vs William HAYES. . . I will expose at public sale. . . Monday, May 19th, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton county, Ind. CALKINS & McCLARY, Atty for Plff.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Mrs. J. W. WILLIAMS is still suffering with rheumatism.
Capt. J. H. BEEBER will soon take up his residence in Rochester.
Hon. J. F. FROMM is regaining his strength and health quite rapidly.
DIED. -Jesse COPLEN, an old citizen, 71 years of age, died near Fulton on Wednesday. He received a paralytic stroke on Monday, causing his death at the time stated.
S. C. TABER, of Logansport, was in and about town several days this week paying taxes on the lands and town lots owned by him, and assisting in establishing the lines and boundaries of the Pottowattomie mill property purchased by LEITER & HICKMAN.
Joe SMITH has returned from an extended trip through Kansas. . .
J. F. NUTT, Marshal of the incorporated town of Kewanna was arraigned before Esquire WALLACE on Thursday and was fined and costed ten dollars for an assault upon A. RIMES. Kewanna must have a bad Nutt for a Marshal. . . He is a Nutt that needs cracking at the next election.
On Thursday evening of last week, at about 5 o’clock, the dwelling house on the old Peter CONGER farm, three miles southeast of Rochester, was destroyed by fire. . . Three women were in the house at the time the fire was discovered, one of which was a very aged lady who was sick and had to be carried out by her two attendants. . . It leaves Sam. CONGER, the occupant and farmer, in very destitute circumstances.
Miss Eva HASSLER, an accomplished young lady, formerly of this city, recently married at San Francisco, Cal. . .
PETIT JURORS
The following persons have been chosen as Petit Jurors for the April term of the Circuit Court: Abel W. GRAHAM, John HAY, Sebastian GOSS, James T. GAINER, John P. BARNHART, Wm. H. CURTIS, Edwin PARTRIDGE, L. B. SLONAKER, William BRIGHT, John E. McCONNEHEY, John H. MILLER, William REEDER. . .
NEW WAGON AND BLACKSMITH SHOP. . . Having purchased the Wagon and Blacksmith shops, formerly known as the CRAVEN shops, you will find us ready to build new Wagons and Buggies, and do all kind of Repairing. . . Horse Shoeing upon a new and scientific principle is made a specialty. . . Silas THOMPSON, C. J. McMANAMAN. North end of Main St., Rochester, Ind.
LUMBER WANTED. Good Walnut, Ash and Hickory-elm Lumber will be taken in exchange for all kinds of Furniture at V. ZIMMERMAN’s Furniture and Undertaking establishment.
(Sheriff’s Sale) John O. FARRALL, Wm. M. PURSELL and Wm. W. O. FARRALL vs James KELLY, Charles C. WHEELDON and John KELLY. . . I will expose at public sale. . . Monday, May 19th, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana.
(Administrator’s Sale) The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin HARTZOG, deceased, will sell at Public Sale, on Saturday, May 17th, 1879, at the late residence of the deceased 1/2 mile south of Walnut, Ind. [personal property]. . . Eli ROGERS, Administrator.
Saturday, May 3, 1879
The COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION met in the office of the Superintendent May 1, 1879. . . [names mentioned: E. MYERS, E. R. HENDRICKSON, Wayne township; D. LOUGH, Jr., Union; Isom R. NEW, Liberty; Jacob WHITTENBERGER, Henry; Moses NELLANS, Newcastle; John E. CATES, Rochester; W. A. DILLON, Richland; L. M. LOUGH, Aubbeenaubbee, and A. V. HOUSE, town of Rochester. . .
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
While at Chicago this week, J. S. CHAPIN made a purchase of a very fine Eb. Cornet, and from this time forth will be one of the leaders of EMRICK’S CORNET BAND. Jimmy [CHAPIN] is a good musician. . .
MARRIED. -Our townsman, Ben. HEILBRUN, was married at Eureka Hall, Cincinnati, on Tuesday evening of this week, to Miss Carrie EHRLICH, of that city. We find in the Enquirer a lengthy report of the grand affair from which we take the following extract: . . . simple and beautiful ritual of the Hebrew Church. . . The bride, a tall, handsomely-formed girl, with light hair and blue eyes (a decided blonde). . . The groom, a handsome young gentleman of twenty-six. . .
Ben HEILBRUN with his Cincinnati bride is expected home tonight. They will soon settle down to domestic bliss in the GOSS residence, on Pearl street.
THE CONVENTION
A call for a Democratic convention to be held at the Court House on Thursday evening of this week for the purpose of nominating candidates for Corporation officers. . . called to order by J. S. SLICK, who was made Chairman and E. R. HERMAN, Secretary. . . for Trustee of the first ward. . . M. O. REES by acclamation. A contest in the second ward between Jesse JESSEN and Emanuel KRATZER resulted in the choice of the first named gentleman. In the third ward, James S. CHAPIN was chosen by acclamation. Horace KEWNEY, for Clerk, and Alvin ROBBINS for Treasurer, were also made the unanimous nominees. . . For Marshal, several candidates were presented, but the contest soon narrowed down to Joseph W. McKEE and Gustave KEMP. . . McKee being chosen by a majority of four out of the 79 votes cast.
[Resolutions presented by Dr. A. H. ROBBINS]
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
S. Y. GROVE is the lucky man; he is to build the new bridge across Yellow creek, near H. HAIMBAUGH’s.
A grand procession of GYPSIES passed through our Burg last Tuesday, bantering every one they met to trade horses.
H. H. WARD and wife made a flying trip to Roann, last Sunday. He lreturned on Monday and his wife followed on the Wednesday train.
Dr. J. H. SWIHART, the magnetic healer who humbugs the people out of their crutches, canes, aches and pains, has been spending a few days at Mr. MENTZGER’s, five miles east of here, and treating diseases of all kinds.
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Mr. H. H. MOORE, of Rochester, paid our town a visit last week.
Work has commenced on Jerry LEITER’s new residence.
Mr. Chas. KILLMER has started a restaurant and meat market. Kewanna is well supplied with meat markets, this being the third one in town.
Kewanna has court semi-occasionally, Esquires APT and GRAHAM on the bench. They can try all kinds of cases, so don’t you go to Rochester, but patronize home industry.
Dr. E. L. FOSDICK’s numerous friends will be pleased to learn that he has got back from Michigan University, where he graduated this year. We believe he intends locating permanently at this place. . .
The last rendition of Red Riding Hood was given last Saturday evening. . . [names mentioned: Miss Tavia BLAIR, Miss Alice CLELAND, Mr. SMITH, Frankie HEINBURGER, Dan. FOGLE, Miss Sadie PHILLIPS, Miss Emma McKEE], who attracted unusual attention, although but about 12 years old. She sings like an individual with years of practice. . .
Dr. A. A. WARD, Physician and Surgeon, who has had many years experience in the profession, tenders his services to the citizens of Rochester and Fulton county. All calls attended day or night. Office in Commercial Block. Residence on North Jefferson street.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
No Standard has been published in Rochester for fifteen years, yet mail matter addressed to that dead name is received every week. A good name and noble deeds live long.
Wm. VANVALKENBURG has sold his property in Tiosa and will go to Morgan county where it is probable he will engage in selling a patent feed cooker. Charley BUSH, a carpenter, takes possession of the property vacated by Van.
J. H. BEEBER and family are now pleasantly domiciled in their old home on the corner of Pearl and Madison streets. He will continue his business as mail distributor on the I. P. & C. R. between Indianapolis and Michigan City.
Ground was broken for the new brick business room to be put up by Jesse SHIELDS, adjoining the one now occupied by him, on Tuesday morning. When completed it will correspond in size and design with the one by the side of which it will be built.
GRAND JURY, [composed of James WARE, Dan. DANIELS, Henry HAIMBAUGH, V. C. CONN, John A. BARNETT and Robert WALTERS. . .]
Another change has taken place in the ownership of the ROCHESTER Elevators. Mr. S. H. HOUSTON, the former proprietor has sold his entire interest therein to O. T. LETCHER, of Bryan, Ohio, who will take charge of the same on Monday of next week. Mr. Houston and family will return to Mansfield, Ohio, where it is his intention to engage in horse dealing and promises to return to this county occasionally for the purpose of purchasing good horses. . .
A quartet of hale, hearty, well-met fellows left this place on Tuesday to delve in the rocks of Silver Cliff for the hidden treasures that are supposed to be there. J. B. ELLIOTT, Dan. FINLEY, Andy EDWARDS and Kline SHORE are by this time in the country where men grow suddenly rich or as rapidly sacrifice their all in uncertain speculations. Mr. ELLIOTT by an honest and faithful course of business, became comfortable fixed in life, but by a reversal of the wheel of fortune he lost all. He left his family and a host of warm friends who wish him great prosperity and a speedy return. Finley and Edwards also left families. Shore is a young man full of life land ambition and dependent only upon himself. . .
REPUBLICANS of the CORPORATION met in CONVENTION at the Court House last Saturday evening... [nominees... Trustees: 1st Ward, Perry SHORE; 2d Ward, L. S. EMRICK; 3d Ward, Charles JACKSON. Clerk: Charles K. PLANK. Treasurer: C. HOOVER. Marshal: F. M. REED.] BIBLER and several other good candidates before the convention were terribly slaughtered.
BAD SPIRITS
Last Saturday night after honest folks had retired for repose and await the ushering in of the bright Sabbath morn, some bad spirits with evil intent and an insatiate thirst for spirits in a liquid form, broke into the saloon of John EDWARDS and abstracted therefrom a considerable quantity of liquors of various kinds, including a six gallon cask of Stomach Bitters. The robbery was discovered at an early hour, and search instituted for the missing goods. A half gallon measure nearly full of wine was found concealed in COWGILL’s lumber yard. Some railroad men were engaged repairing the bridge across the race on Sunday morning, and one of the number was taken to the lumber pile land treated by Fred. KRATHWOHL, a blacksmith living at Fulton who had been in town on a “high lonesome” the day and night previous. He was arrested and given a preliminary examination, and although he strongly declared his innocence, the Justice thought there was sufficient evidence against him to hold him and accordingly sent him to jail to await his trial in the Circuit Court. Fred. has since given bond for his appearance but insists upon it that he had no hand in the burglary. No portion of the goods have been recovered except that found in the lumber yard.
A good boy from 7 to 10 years of age desiring to learn the candy manufacturing and confectionery business can get a permanent and profitable situation by applying to F. J. ADAMS, in Centennial Block.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
DIED. -At Indianapolis, Ind., May 3d, 1879, Mrs. Mercy HOWARD, sister of Mrs. M. L. ESSICK, of this place. As the family of the deceased expected to make Rochester their future home the remains were brought here for interment. Mrs. Howard was in her 52d year. She was a faithful wife, a kind mother and a consistent Christian. She was a member of the Congregational church of Angola, Ind. Brief funeral services were conducted at the home of Hon. M. L. ESSICK, Tuesday, May 6th at 2 o’clock, P.M., by Rev. A. M. WORK.
Only a few weeks ago, Al. FINLEY and Charley STEIGLEITZ doubled teams on Al. WALLACE and gave him a pretty severe drubbing, closing one of his peepers and otherwise marring the beauty of his usually pretty face. Both the assailants appeared before a magistrate on their own motion, where Finley plead guilty to an assault and paid a fine, but inasmuch as the injured party was not notified of the pendency of the case, exceptions were taken to the action of the Justice and the case appeared in the Circuit Court when a nolle prosequi was entered as to Steigleitz and Finley was tried and fined one cent and costs, amounting to $18. Wallace is now in the toils for enticing the trouble and other alleged misdemeanors. All are young men who ought to occupy their time to a better adavantage than in street broils.
Several fine blooded horses are now in this county, the last being purchased by Dr. JOHNSON and Frank DILLON, of Akron. They are now the owners of the celebrated trotting stallion, Col. Knox, a very fine horse, only four years old, with a good record.
CORPORATION ELECTION. . .(For Trustee) 1st Ward: Perry M. SHORE, 230; Milton O. REES, 204. 2d Ward: Levi S. EMRICK, 261; Jesse JESSEN, 176. 3d Ward: James S. CHAPIN, 222; Charles JACKSON, 213. (For Clerk): Charles K. PLANK, 244; Horace KEWNEY, 194. (For Treasurer): Christian HOOVER, 246; Alvin L. ROBBINS, 196. (For Marshal): Frank M. REID, 274; Joseph W. McKEE, 163.
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KEWANNA has a lady barber.
PATENT MEDICINE MEN are on the go; several struck this place during the week.
Jim RHODES has gone to Winamac to look after a job. Jim is a first-class architect and will give good satisfaction.
DIED. -Saturday, May 3d, a young child of Mr. Wilson BROUGH, aged about 7 months. This makes the third death from the same house in the last two months - the other two being children of Mr. KILLMER.
On last Thursday evening, a party of young folks had a very pleasant time at Miss Jessie SPARKS’ birthday party. . .
(Ditch Notice) Hartman and Newell Ditch, in Rochester and Henry Tps. Notice is hereby given that Wesley HARTMAN and Robert NEWELL, of Henry Township. . . filed their petition in Commissioners’ Court. . . appointed Viewers who have located a Ditch as prayed for upon the following lroute, to-wit: [described] The whole length of said ditch is 17,700 feet. . . construction of lsaid ditch will affect lands. . . owned by. . .: ---- RUNKLE, Wesley HARTMAN, Robert NEWELL, John MILLER, Jacob ROUCH Estate, Abraham NICODEMUS, William MASTELLAR, Henry KISSINGER, Eli LAWRENCE, Owen EBI, R. KOFFEL, R. SWISHER, Thomas C. MOORE, D. R. P. OWENS, Charles BROKAW, Wm. ALSPAUGH, J. MILLOW, Clarissa WOOD, Wm. H. WOOD Estate, George MOORE, Wm. DAUGHERTY, Mary A. PECK, Eliza RUSSELL, J. C. THOMPSON, Joseph WHITTENBERGER, John CALENTINE, David STEPHEY, John CLAYTON and E. GARDNER. Fulton County will also be benefitted by drainage of County roads. . . this 9th day of May, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor, Fulton County, Ind.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Stone masons are at work on the foundation for SHIELDS’ business room.
Wm. HENDRICKS has purchased the notion and stationery stand at the post office from Mr. SHOEMAKER, and will make large additions to the stock.
Mrs. Charles RICHEY started for Denver, Co., on Wednesday, to join her husband. If there are not too many colored men seen on the way, she may get there.
C. J. STRADLEY, Express Agent and Justice of the Peace, has united his offices and located both in the old post office building which has been fitted up to answer both purposes very well.
Soda foundains are all in running order. The one presided over by PLANK & CHINN, at the Academy of Music drug store gives forth a very refreshing beverage.
“Doctor” AULT, the big medicine man and “Dr.” ROBBINS, his partner, have removed their laboratory for the manufacture of patent medicines from the Ernsperger building to rooms in the Citizen’s Block.
Billy DEARDORFF’s fine bay team, attached to a two-horse wagon, came dashing down Madison street Wednesday. . . when nearly opposite the jail and undertook to climb a fair sized maple tree. . . No damage was done except the barking of the maple from the ground to the highest limb.
DIED. -Mrs. [Peter] CONGER, an aged lady living two miles southeast from Rochester, died on Wednesday. Her funeral took place on Thursday, the services being conducted at the Baptist church. She was the wife of the late Peter CONGER, and has suffered long and severely. Only a short time since her dwelling was burned, and the excitement incident upon such an occasion in which it was necessary to carry her from her bed out of the burning building, probably hastened her death. She was regarded as a very estimable old lady.
MARRIED. -Mr. B. B. COLLINS and Miss Lucy M. CALLAWAY were married by Rev. F. M. RULE, Thursday afternoon.
-At Mr. H. GINTHER’s, near Leiters Ford, Ind., May 4th, 1879, by Rev. D. J. PONTIUS, Mr. H. GEISINGER, formerly of Rochester and Miss Malinda GINTHER, of Leiters Ford. . .
An alarm of fire last evening at six o’clock, was occasioned by a blaze in LINKENHELT’s summer kitchen.
(Ditch Notice) Spohn and Ward Ditch, in Rochester Township. Notice is hereby given that J. C. SPOHN and Wm. A. WARD of Rochester Township. . . filed their petition in Commissioners’ Court. . . Viewers who were appointed have located a ditch upon a route described as follows, to-wit: [described]. . . The construction of said ditch will affect lands situate in Fulton county. . . owned by persons whose names are as follows: Samuel MECHLING, George J. ZACHMAN, William A. WARD, ---- CARR, Peter DILLMAN, Jonathan CLAY Estate, John H. JAMES, Sidney KEITH, Lewis J. BROWN, COURTER & ROGERS, Jacob C. SPOHN and Stephen C. TABER. . . . . this 9th day of May, 1879. Chas W. CAFFYN, Auditor, Fulton County, Ind.
(Ditch Notice) Robbins and Walters Ditch, in Rochester Township. Notice is hereby given that Cyrus H. ROBBINS, John WALTERS et al of Rochester tp. . . filed their petition in the Commissioners’ Court. . . Viewers who were appointed have located a Ditch as follows, to-wit [described]. . . The construction of said ditch will affect lands situate in Fulton County. . . owned by persons whose names are as follows: Samuel HEFFLY, John WALTERS, Henry EARL, H. W. MANN Estate, C. H. ROBBINS, Emil HUDWALKER, L. & C. WEBER, S. M. CONGER, Benjamin and Susan PATTEN, James PYLE, Lois ABBOTT, Michael FREECE, Mary CLAY, P. WEBER, A. McBRIDE, S. WEBER, James W. MACKEY, Isaiah WALKER, Calvin VanTRUMP, John PYLE, James W. PYLE, Elizabeth ELAM, Robert M. SRADER, William S. LYNCH, ---- WEBER, Isaac LAWRENCE, Joseph MEDSKER, Charles H. SMITH, William ASHTON Estate, John B. NILES and William H. GREEN; Rochester Township will also be benefitted by drainage of public roads. . . this 9th day of May, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor, Fulton County, Ind.
(Ditch Notice) Dillon and Cowan Ditch, in Richland Township. Notice is hereby given that O. P. DILLON and Joseph COWAN of Richland Township. . . filed their petition in the Commissioners’ Court. . . Viewers were appointed. . . located the ditch petitioned for as follows, to-wit: [described]. . . The construction of said ditch will affect lands in Fulton County. . . owned by the following named persons: Oliver P. DILLON, William COWAN, Joseph COWAN, Jr., William TRIBBETT, Joseph COWAN, Sen., Jonas BIDDINGER, Henry COOPER, Joseph CULBERTSON, James COWAN and Robert ANDERSON. Richland Township will also be benefitted by drainage of public roads. . . this 6th day of May, 1879. Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor, Fulton County.
(Application for License). . . to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors. . . on the lower floor in the brick building situated on the east half of the west half of the east half of lot number 73, new plat of the town of Rochester. . . Andrew J. CARR, Applicant.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
John WHITTENBERGER, of Peru, well known in this county, is unfortunate in the loss of his children by death. Another of them died this week.
Mrs. J. M. EACOCK, who made so many friends here during her visit to Mrs. RULE’s last winter, and Miss HADLEY, a sister of Mrs. J. G. COOK, have been spending a few days as guests of the last named lady.
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Mr. Morrow HENDLES feels very proud because it’s a boy.
Mr. & Mrs. Taylor BENNETT of Monticello are visiting friends at this place.
Work has commenced on the brick yard. Several thousand brick have been moulded this week.
Mr. J. A. SMITH was called home on last Saturday evening by a telegram announcing the severe illness of his mother.
DIED. -Saturday, May 10th, Mr. John FOX, aged 63 years. The subject of this sketch was born in Berks County, Pa., in 1815, and moved to this county in 1856. He was married twice, his first companion being Mary HITTLE, whom he married in 1841, land who died in 1856. The fruits of this union was seven children. In 1862, he married a second time, the lady being Mrs. Sarah ANDERSON, who with the children of his first marriage, survive him. He united with the German Reformed church in his youth, and was a constant member until 1862, when he united with the M.E. church, of this place, in which he was a zealous worker. He was a man strictly honest in the widest sense, and loved and admired by all who knew him. In his death the county loses an honest citizen, his friends a generous neighbor, and his family a kind and indulgent husband and father.
MARRIED. -April 29th, in White county, Mr. Phineas BENNETT, of this place to Miss Mollie JOHNSON, of White county. After spending a couple of weeks among friends in White county, Mr. Bennett returned to this place with his accomplished bride, on last Friday evening. Mrs. H. PHILLIPS gave the happy couple a grand reception. Their palatial residence was a flood of light from basement to garret and numberous guests filled the parlors and thronged the halls and balconies. . .
Joe BEEBER is on the streets again much improved in health.
The street sprinkler is determined to keep the dust down.
Perry DAVIS is out on a Gypsy horse trading expedition. He can make as much chin music as any of the boys.
Mrs. E. E. SMITH, mother of Mrs. F. M. RULE, returned from a visit among friends in Tippecanoe county.
M. O. REES has sold out his furniture establishment to C. HOOVER and quit the business.. .
L. CUFFEL & SON are undertakers and dealers in furniture at Lincoln, Ind. . . .
Mrs. Nate SMYTHE, of Lafayette, is on her annual visit to our city, and is the guest of the Wallace House.
A suit between Brady and Ad. SIBERT, brothers, for the possession of an old buggy was determined by trial before Justice STRADLEY and a competent jury, in favor of Brady, the elder brother.
M. C. PHILLIPS, a Democrat of the highest order, is to be appointed Master of the postoffice at Blue Grass, in Wayne township. His qualifications for the position are good, lwhile his conveniences for keeping the office in a small town, such as Marshtown, are excellent, and for that reason the appointment is urged upon him.
A report reached here from Silver Cliff, Col., that John MILLER, a young man who left here a short time ago, was dangerously ill. His mother, Mrs. Obed ALLEN, true to her love and devotion for her absent and sick boy, set out on the long journey to be present at the bedside of her son to offer such words of hope and consolation, and perform such acts of kindness as only a mother can bestow. She had scarcely made half the trip when a letter was received stating that he had left Silver Cliff and was then at work at Cannon City. He probably had a severe fit of home-sickness and wanted to see his mother, but it was cruel to give his aged mother such a long and hard journey to satisfy his longings for her presence. He had better come back and anchor himself near his mother’s cupboard door.
GRAVEL ROADS are now absorbing the attention of some of our most active business men and farmers. It is now proposed to build a pike extending from the Corporation line on the north to the Tippecanoe River. . .
Center, in Richland township, is becoming quite a trading point. A blacksmith shop has just been started for the accommodation of the public, and with the establishment of a post-office there, other business enterprises will be engaged in.
The four fellows who recently left Rochester to carve out their fortunes at Silver Cliff, Co., have reached their destination and found profitable employment. J. B. ELLIOTT and Dan. FINLEY have opened a boarding house and have a large and well paying patronage. Kline SHORE is making himself useful behind a dry goods county, while Andy EDWARDS is prospecting among the mines and is confident that he will “strike it far.”
Wm. FERGUSON has been deputized as a constable for this township.
DIED. -Lewis WAGNER, one of the numerous sons of Solomon WAGNER, Sr., died on Wednesday. He lived four miles northeast of town, and his funeral occurred on Thursday. The deceased was about 28 years of age.
Mrs. Wm. REX, at Kewanna, is dangerously ill, and it is thought she cannot recover. The friends at this place were summoned to her bedside yesterday.
The ROCHESTER MARBLE WORKS, opposite the Commercial Block, have just erected two fine monuments, one for W. F. CARTER, of our town, land one for J. NORMAN, of Miami County, Ind.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Alvin C. ELLIOTT vs Thomas C. CARTER and George W. STOCKTON. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, June 9th, 1879. . . Lot number four hundred and thirty-two (432) in Lyon and Kendrick’s addition to the town of Rochester. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton county, Indiana.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Mahitiable CRUMM vs Joseph JACKSON. . . I will expose at public sale. . . Monday, the 9th day of June, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County. ESSICK & HOLMAN, Attys for Plff.
LOST COW. A red cow, 8 years old [described], strayed from my residence, six miles southwest of Rochester. . . M. C. BROWN, Rochester, Ind.
CHANGED HANDS. George LUCAS has purchased the Bakery formerly conducted by Ed. ECKELBERGER, and will continue the business at the old stand, opposite the Court House, next to Balcony building. . . In connection with the Bakery . . . lunch room . . . Confectioneries and a Soda Fountain . . .
FOOT PRINTS OF TIME by DICK SANDS
Charley BEERY has started out a huckster wagon, with Elmore SHELT conductor.
Prof. W. F. STRONG soon goes to Cincinnati to attend the Musical College, which is under the directorship of the world-renouned Theodore THOMAS.
The weary traveler and agents of every business never fail to stop and enjoy the hospitality of our jovial landlord, Andy STRONG, under whom the hotel is managed.
F. F. DILLON’s carriage business has outgrown the former facilities of manufacturing, and he has added another new building which greatly adds to the convenience of business.
Rev. John ALLMAN, by the last session of Conference, was placed on the Akron ministerial circuit. . .
Wm. BITTERS, Esq., has commenced operations on his brickyard. One hundred thousand will be moulded and burnt by July. The brick in quality will excel those made in previous years.
The Trustee is building a new brick school house on the site of the old STATEN school house. The old one has been moved to one side to serve the purpose of a wood house. .
Mr. L. G. GREENLEY and Son, together with their families have located among us. Mr. Greenley and Son formerly hailed from Mechanicsburg, Henry county, this state, where they were many years engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes. . .
Young men in Peru or elsewhere, will find it to their interest to subscribe for Bob WALLACE’s pocket hand book, a “Matrimonial Reporter,” which is being written for publication. It will embrace the territory of northern Indiana, and contain all necessary information regarding the marriageable ladies whose names are only reported by given characters and numbers. As Bob knows everybody in the district subscribed, there is no doubt but that his “Reporter” will “echo” the facts.
Saturday, May 25, 1879
DIED. -Mrs. P. M. BOZARTH, living just west of town, died Tuesday morning. Her remains were deposited in the old cemetery by the side of a number of her children who preceded her across the dark river.
Mrs. MANN is contemplating the building of a brick business room on the corner of Main and Washington streets. It is a desirable corner and should be adorned with a good large building.
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Mr. ANDERSON living west of this place is building a fine farm residence.
A new school house is being built near Mr. Joseph SLICK’s, north of town.
We understand Mr. James BUCHANAN’s barn was destroyed by fire a few days ago.
The partnership existing between Drs. ROGERS and HOWELL has been dissolved by mutual consent, each wil go it alone again.
Kewanna was well represented in Indianapolis this week. Arch HUDKINS attending the Grand Lodge of I.O.O.F. and H. B. APT the subordinate Lodge, while Jerry LEITER and P. S. TROUTMAN were delegates to the Prohibition Convention.
DIED. -In Wayne Township, on Thursday, May 15th, an aged lady by the name of WASSON. No particulars of age or cause of death.
-On the same day an infant of Mr. John FOUNER’s.
-On Friday, May 16th, Mollie [REX], wife of our townsman, Mr. Wm. REX, aged 28 years. They had been married but a few months, ‘ere death came to break their earthly joys.
-On Saturday, May 18th, Lillie May [CANNON], daughter of Mr. Joseph CANNON, aged 9 years. Lillie was a bright child and beloved by all her associates.
BIDDING BOOD BYE
We clip the following from the Plain Dealer, published at Pewamo, Mich., the former home of Dr. A. A. WARD, who has recently located in Rochester:
There was an immense turn out at the Depot to bid Dr. A. A. WARD and family, a reluctant good bye.
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
M. V. COPLEN is planting seventy-five acres of corn this spring.
Wm. FISHER is erecting a new dwelling in the southeast part of town, and Henry WINDBIGLER in the northeast.
DIED. -On Friday morning of last week, Nellie E. [GROVE], daughter of Oscar and Amanda GROVE, aged two years.
Polk STARNER was “son struck” on last Monday, but he is now able to be at his usual avocation, and the rest of the folks are as well as could be expected.
G. H. GROVES will start for Colorado on the second of June, to look after his mines and try and make his fortune among the mountains. This will make his third trip in three years past.
H. H. WARD is well pleased with his birthday present. A very nice armchair was presented to him by his mother and wife. . .
(Sheriff’s Sale) John F. ANGERMAN vs Charles and Eliza RICHEY. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, June 16th, 1879. . . A part of lot number twenty-six (26) old plat of the town of Rochester [described]. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Indiana.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Pat MURPHY made a trip to Eaton, Ohio, this week to visit his mother.
STREET WORK has commenced. The pick and shovel brigade is out every day.
Billy ARNOLD, formerly of Akron, now a resident of Columbiana county, Ohio, was in the city on Monday.
DIED. -Mrs. Robert NEWELL, living a few miles southeast of Rochester, died last Sunday, after suffering a long time with consumption.
-Mrs. Mollie [BRUGH] REX, wife of Wm. REX, died at Kewanna last Friday. They were a young couple that had been married but a few months, and were starting out upon life with bright prospects and joyous anticipations for the future. She was formerly a Miss [Mollie] BRUGH, well known in Rochester, and belonged to a family of several sisters, all greatly attached to each other, and upon whom her sudden death fell a crushing weight.
Four persons were received into membership with the Presbyterian church last Sunday - Mrs. SPERRY, her two daughters and Mrs. WESTFALL.
Billy MOON has returned from his western trip. He reports having left his brother Sidney [MOON] at Kansas City, engaged at painting, with plenty of work to do. Billy came back to see his wife, whom he married the evening previous to his departure, two months or more ago.
Work on the ARTESIAN WELL was begun more than a year ago, and two unsuccessful efforts have been made to drive or bore the well a sufficient depth to find a stream that would flow. After a suspension of work for several months, Mr. HOPKINS, the manager of the well, returned yesterday and has resumed the work with a determination of making it a success. At all events it is his intention to sink the shaft 300 feet which will be 200 feet lower than he has yet been able do do. We are yet hopeful that Rochester will have a flowing well.
A new gravel roof is being put on the ROCHESTER FOUNDRY and MACHINE SHOPS. . . The whole establishment will soon come into the possession of Gus. MEISCH.
Frank TERRY has gone to Denver, Col., on a tour of inspection. If the surroundings please him, he will probably locate there and engage in the practice of law.
Col. K. G. SHRYOCK’s 68th birthday anniversary occurred on Thursday of this week. The Col. is rapidly reaching the sunset of life, but he retains much of his youthful strength and vigor, and is still on the up grade in mental power. He has plenty of physical strength and mental ability to give his Republican competitors a lively tussel for the nomination for Congress in this district. He is an old veteral in the Republican party, and if he sets out for the nomination, the prospects for success we regard as quite flattering.
Business in Justice WALLACE’s Court last Sunday, was unusually brisk. Josiah BOWERS, for an assault on the editor of the Spy, was fined and costed $15.10. John KERN, for drawing a revolver and threatening to “blow a hole” through somebody, was fined one dollar and costs, amounting to about $15. Each well deserved the punishment they received. Assaults are very common, but not much more so than the use of the revolver. . .
E. S. BARNES, of Sturgis, Mich., is in the city looking after the collection of some old claims he left standing here years ago.
Mrs. Mattie METCALFE, nee SPOTTS, of Indianapolis, formerly of this place, is spending a week or two among her relatives and numerous friends of this city
LOST. A gents watch charm or locket, on Thursday evening, between Central and Wallace Houses. . . Chas. POWNER.
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Francis Fernando DILLON is the name of the gentleman whose enterprise is pushing forward the carriage business to a great extent in Akron.
Tin Tinker ONSTOTT has a contract for making patent washing machines of the HICKMAN pattern . . .
John W. DUNLAP, who for the last four years has been in the mercantile business at Silver Lake, but recently retired by force of circumstances, and going to Kansas on a prospecting tour, has returned. Mr. Dunlap while in Kansas purchased five hundred acres of the best farming lands in the State. He soon returns to permanently locate.
Mr. Matthew YEAGLEY has retired after many years in the business of wagon and carriage maker, in which he has been successful, having accumulated sufficient means, to go it easy on the down grade in life. Mr. Yeagley is now fitting up his shop building for a mercantile business room with shelving and counters. But who is going to occupy it, no one knowns.
(Notice of Administration) . . . Wm. McMAHAN appointed Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth STINSON, late of Fulton County, deceased. . .
Saturday, May 31, 1879
We learn that Messrs George W. RHODES, Architects and builders, of Rochester, Indiana, think of locating in this city. . . Mr. Geo. W. Rhodes is one of the most experienced practical builders and contractors in Indiana. His son, James H. RHODES, is a graduate of the famous Stephens Institute of Architects. They will be prepared to furnish plans and specifications and detailed drawings for all buildings, from the smallest office to the largest Court House or State building. . . - WabashPlain Dealer
Fulton County is now supremely happy . . . . . . now comes the Prohibitionists and selects as their candidate for State Auditor, our own fellow citizen of this county, Jeremiah LEITER.
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Dr. FOSDICK visited his father at Butler, Ind., this week.
Eli LEITER has moved to his farm west of town. . .
We omitted to mention last week that Mr. Phineas BENNETT has commenced housekeeping. He occupies a part of H. PHILLIPS’ house, on Main street.
Mr. FARRENBAUGH, living west of town, has his large barn nearly completed.
BLOOMINGSBURG CRUMBS by CITOYEN
Bloomingsburg still gaining ground; it now supports three Business Houses instead of two. F. P. WAUGH, of Rochester, makes the third party. . .
Miss Hattie SAMUELS, of Roann, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. H. WARD, of Bloomingsburg.
Philip [BAUGHER], brother of W. H. BAUGHER, our village wagon-maker is now working in the same shop and they are turning out new work almost daily.
Emanuel STOCKBERGER is just finishing the BAUGHER & NEFF paint shop. They have several new wagons and buggies ready to be painted.
Dr. S. R. FISH complains of it being distressingly healthy at the present. . .
(Sheriff’s Sale) Henry H. WARD vs Adam MASSENA and Elizabeth MASSENA. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, June 23d, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
JOHN ROBINSON’S CIRCUS on the 9th of June.
Ben HEILBRUN bought 3,000 pounds of wool in one day this week.
Miss Chell COUDEN, of Michigan City, is visiting here as the guest of Mrs. F. M. RULE.
Brick from the NORRIS kilns have been arriving this week for the building of the SHIELDS business room.
Cal. VanTRUMP has been relieved of the duties of juryman in one of the Indianapolis Courts by the adjournment of the Court.
DIED. -Mr. John SQUIRES, aged 73 years, died at the family residence near Mt. Zion, Saturday, May 24th, and was buried in the Mt. Zion cemetery on Sabbath day at 2 o’clock P.M. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. A. M. WORK.
-Samuel ALSPACH, an old citizen of this county living mid-way between this place and Akron, was buried Friday of last week.[14]
A change in the proprietorship of the CENTRAL HOUSE will take place tomorrow. Lon. RANNELLS, one of the present proprietors retires, and his place will be supplied by his father, R. N. RANNELLS. The house will henceforth be under the control of the Senior Rannels and George EDWARDS. . . Lon, we understand is going to study medicine. . .
MARRIED. -At the residence of Elias SHRIVER, by the Rev. Jacob WHITTENBERGER, David SHRIVER to Miss Juliet BEAR, both of Henry township.
-Dr. Laban REEVES, of Cincinnati, was united in marriage to Mrs. Nancy A. RUDOLPH, of Logansport, Ind., Friday evening, May 23d, at 9 o’clock P.M., at the Central House in this place. Rev. A. M. WORK performed the ceremony. . .
Jesse SHIELDS built the first brick business house in Rochester in 1868. He is now putting up another which is the last one to this date. Just think of it! Eleven years ago all the business of ROCHESTER was done in small wooden buildings. Now we have forty-five as handsome brick business houses as are to be found in almost any city. Then we had no brick residences; now they are dotted all about town. All this in eleven years. Who can tell what the future of Rochester will be when we get a great east and west railroad.
The Sentinel office is a little lonesome and somewhat out of joint over the departure of Mr. H. F. LINCOLN who has been foreman of the news department for two years. He has been contemplating a trip to the west for some time and on Thursday he started for Omaha where he expects to secure a position in one of the offices of the land department connected with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad. . .
BOARDING. I have excellent accommodations for a few day or week boarders. . . Apply at my residence, corner of South and Jefferson streets. -Mrs. SCHOULDER.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Allen W. HOLEMAN vs Henry BRYAN, Lucinda BRYAN, Mary SEIBERT, William SEIBERT, Rebecca FETDERLING, Samuel FETDERLING, Betsy TROXEL and William TROXEL. . . I will expost at Public Sale. . . Monday, June 23d, 1879. . . [real estate described]. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Allen W. HOLEMAN vs Lucinda BRYAN, Henry BRYAN, Mary SEIBERT. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, June 23d, 1879. . . [real estate described]. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
(Sheriff’s Sale) Benjamin F. KIRBY vs Henry BRYAN and Lucinda BRYAN. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, the 23d day of June, 1879. . [real estate described] situate in Fulton County. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County, Ind.
(Notice of Administration). . . George A. GRUPP appointed Administrator of the Estate of John FOX, late of Fulton County, deceased. . .
(Administrator’s Sale) The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of John FOX, late of Fulton County, Ind., deceased, will sell at Public Auction, at the late residence of the decedent, 2-1/2 miles west of Kewanna, on Saturday, June 21st, 1879 [personal property]. . . George A. GRUPP, Administrator.
(Notice to Non-Residents). . . Allen W. HOLEMAN vs Charles C. WHEELDON & McKliff LOUDERBACK. . . affidavitthat said Defendant, Charles C. Wheeldon is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 19th day of May, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
Saturday, June 7, 1879
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Mr. W. P. CARPENDER, of Butler, Ind., has been visiting Dr. FOSDICK the past week.
Mr. Arch HUDKINS has broke ground for his brick residence.
GRAHAM & HENDRICKSON, dealers in hardware, have dissolved the partnership heretofore existing between them. Mr. Hendrickson retires from the business.
Kewanna had a first-class fight on Tuesday. The combatants, Will REX and Chas. KILLMER were have a civil suit before Esq. APT. , and out of the adjusting grew the fight. Mr. Killmer came out second best besides being fined for assault.
Sheriff WARD was in town a few days ago after Willie CHINETH who ran away from the House of Refuge at Plainfield. The Sheriff came to take him back to that place.
BIGFOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO
One of James MEREDITH’s children is quite sick with bone erysipelas. The seat of the disease is near one of the ankles, and it was so bad that the leg had to be lanced.
Gilbert GROVE started for Colorado on Monday last. A number of parties around here are talking of going West, but Iowa, Missouri and Kansas are their objective points.
When harvest is over, Holmes Q. TIPTON is going to take up the line of march and cast his fortunes beyond the Mississippi on the prairies of the Hawkeye state.
Miss Minnie STRADLEY teaches at the Grove school; Miss Clary ORR at Sixteen; G. W. TIPTON at Windfall or No. 9; a Miss ROWLEY at Barkman; Miss Emma ORR at Dover; Miss BLACKETOR is teaching the Bloomingsburg school.
The Sunday school is in full blast at the SYCAMORE CHAPEL . . . There are schools also at the Barkman school house and Yellow Creek. . .
A few weeks ago the house of Mr. David BECHTELHEIMER caught fire while the family was getting breakfast, and was entirely consumed.
Henry BARKMAN has ceased to drive the huckster wagon for the firm at Big Foot, and now “Ren” COPLEN manipulates the lines over that ancient institution.
Geo. TIPTON, Sr. and Isaac C. TIPTON the blacksmith, met with rather a serious accident a few days ago. While driving a team of colts, they were both thrown from the running gears of the wagon one hind wheel passed over Isaac’s head and neck and hurt him pretty severely.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Jacob SHOUP, of Monterey, was in the city this week.
A. C. ELLIOTT has returned from his Kansas excursion.
A new residence is to be erected on Pontiac street which will be occupied by Jay SHIELDS.
MARRIED. -George B. ROBBINS and Arrabella BLACKETOR were married at the residence of the bride’s mother, south of town, on last Saturday, by Rev. A. V. HOUSE.
We are under obligations to Paul DORSCH and Ed. ZOOK for a fry of fine bass caught at Lake Manitau. . .
At a meeting of the township trustees held on Monday, Mr. Enoch MYERS was unanimously elected Superintendent of the county schools for another term. . .
Sheriff WARD arrested Amos PERKINS, of Newcastle township on Wednesday on an indictment found by the grand jury at its last session. Said Perkins is said to have come into unlawful possession of a certain brindle cow, the owner of which is unknown. He was brought to town and in default of bail he was put in jail. Perkins has the reputation of being quite a “crook.” Last winter he became the proprietor of an amateur minstrel company, known as the “Johnson Minstrels” and that act of itself, unsustained by any other charges ought to be sufficient to give him a term in the penitentiary.
A petition will be presented to the Board of town Trustees at its next meeting for the opening of the west end of Washington street. We hope it will meet with favor and that an effort will be made for the opening of numerous other streets and alleys that are now closed. There are a few privileged persons who have been farming streets and alleys long enough and we would like to have them opened. . .
We have been requested to fully ventilate the disgraceful proceedings that were enacted in the south end of town in which Ed. B. CHINN and Mrs. LOCKE, a woman of notorious bad character were the principal actors and cause of the family disturbances; also the much talked about SHOEMAKER-SWISHER case. Both of these cases are too dirty and filthy for publication, and would only by relished by those who can feast upon scandal. We promise this, however, that unless the parties mentioned do not deport themselves in the future more in accordance with the laws of good society and the morals of the town, we shall not hesitate to expose their bad conduct, however nauseating it may be to the public.
Lon RANNELLS will soon go to Medaryville to engage in the practice of medicine.
About the happiest man in town is Rev. A. M. WORK, all occasioned by his wife presenting him a fine boy last Sunday. It being the first born he had to give it his entire attention and in that he was aided by Rev. N. L. LORD who filled his pulpit for him on Sunday evening.
MARRIED. -Mr. and Mrs. J. P. MYERS attended the wedding of their brother Byron, which occurred at Bunker Hill on Wednesday. The many friends of Byron at this place extend their congratulations and hope that the KANE he has selected may be a comfort and pleasant support through a long life of unalloyed happiness.
David GOLDSMITH has removed his grocery stock from the east end of the Citizens Block to near the west end, and is selling all kind of groceries and notions cheaper than ever. Call on him if you want bargains.
(Notice to Non-Resident). . . Hiram CARUTHERS vs Henry G. MILLER & George M. SARGENT. . . affidavit that said Defendant, Henry G. Miller, is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 5th day of June, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice to Non-Resident). . . Luella BRAMAN vs James W. BRAMAN. . . affidavit that said Defendant. . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 27th day of ;May, 1879. William Newcomb, Clerk.
(Sheriff’s Sale) William McMAHAN, Admr. of James DAVIS, deceased, vs Jacob SMITH and Charles JACKSON administrators of Azariah GIFFIN, James B. GIFFIN, Carrie GIFFIN and Alfred A. McQUERN. . . I will expose at Public Sale. . . Monday, June 30th, 1879. . . [real estate described] situate in Fulton county. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County.
Saturday, June 14, 1879
THE FOURTH
A meeting for the purpose of arranging for lthe celebration of the 4th of July was called at the Court House last Saturday evening. . . referred to a committee: C. CALKINS, V. ZIMMERMAN, R. C. WALLACE, Julius ROWLEY and W. H. MATTINGLY.
A Pleasant Surprise. [surprise party on Dr. C. HECTOR last Tuesday evening, celebrating thirty years of practice, having started in Wayne county, Ind.. . His wife, son and daughter arranged it. . . Presentation speech by Dr. HILL]
Benjamin VAWTER has been appointed by the County Commissioners, Constable for Rochester township.
Henceforth PAUPERS in the various townships of the county who have been receiving regular supplies from the township trustees, will be required to take up their residence at the POOR HOUSE if they expect further aid from the public. . .
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
Mr. J. Q. STEVENS, of Rochester, spent one night in our town last week.
Mrs. ELTHROPE, of Chicago, is visiting at the BLAIR HOUSE.
John HURD and John CALVIN south of this place sheared 75 sheep in 4 hours one day last week. . .
Harry APT has moved in STREET’s new residence on west Main street.
Mr. BROADSWORD, the recent purchaser of a part interest in the mill at this place, has arrived and expects to move his family here soon.
MARRIED. -On Monday eve, June 9, at the residence of Esq. GRAHAM, Mr. Isaac WOLF to Miss Anna DEIPERT.
(Notice to Contractors). . . sealed proposals will be received at the Auditor’s office. . . until. . . Monday, June 30th, 1879, for the building of two stone abutments for a bridge over Mill Creek, on the Warsaw road, near Rochester. . . Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor.
(Notice to Bridge Builders) Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, Indiana, at the Auditor’s office, up to... Wednesday, July 30th, 1879, for the construction of a Bridge over Tippecanoe River, at Plantz’ Ford.. . . Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor, F.C.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Hacks running to the lake are doing a good business.
Mrs. MORROW, of New Castle, is the guest of Mrs. Frank SHIELDS.
The brick work on the SHIELDS business house is completed.
Joseph HARDING, a first-class farmer near town has 20 acres of growing wheat that will average five feet in height, is all well filled and will give an enormous yield.
From the Huntington News we learn that five car loads of iron for the narrow gauge railroad have arrived in that city, and that a fine coach and several flat cars are on the way, and probably received by this time.
Misses Tella and Trudie LYON are visiting near Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Andrew J. CARR was granted a license by the County Commissioners to retail liquors in the Citizens’ Block.
Mrs. METCALFE, from Indianapolis, who has been the guest of Mrs. L. S. EMRICK for the past few weeks, returned to her home Thursday.
At a meeting of the Board of town Trustees held last Tuesday evening, Clark S. HICKMAN was chosen as a member of the Board of School Trustees of Rochester to supply the place made vacant by the expiration of Rev. N. L. LORD’s term. . . The present Board of school Trustees now includes J. DAWSON, A. V. HOUSE and C. C. HICKMAN. . .
MARRIED. -June 2, 1879, at the Evangelical parsonage, in Rochester, Ind., by D. J. PONTIUS, Mr. Finley S. HENDRIX and Ella EVANS, both of this city. . .
At last the difficulties about the ownership of the EXCELSIOR foundry and machine shops have been adjusted and said institution is now in successful operation under the management of F. M. ASHTON. The entire establishment is now in possession of Mr. Charles NIX, of Chicago.
Willis GLAZE and David ROSS have the material on the ground for the building of a new foundry and machine shop. It is to be erected on the vacant lot just north of the Empire Mill, and they expect to have it in operation within a very few weeks. It is to be a wooden structure. . .
We have been shown a specimen of wool clipped from a sheep owned by Taylor JEFFRIES. It is of great length and of a very fine quality. He is raising a new variety of sheep, called the Cochin, which are said to be good wool producers.
(Notice of Administration). . . Wickliff S. LOUDERBACK appointed Administrator of the Estate of Jesse COPLEN, late of Fulton county, deceased.
Saturday, June 21, 1879
KEWANNA CHIPS by POPE
If anyone dies in KEWANNA it will be their own fault, for there are six doctors in town.
Mr. Geo. HEIMBERGER has disposed of his carpenter shop to Mr. STREET.
Prof. CUNNINGHAM, of Portland, is spending a few days in this place, and Mrs. SHAFFER and her daughter Mary [SHAFFER] are visiting at Mr. ROBBINS’.
(Dissolution) Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm name of CONNER & CALKINS, as attorneys at law, was on the 16th day of June, by mutual consent dissolved. . . Mr. Conner will remain in the office heretofore occupied by the firm, and Mr. Calkins will select an office soon. I. CONNER, E. CALKINS. June 16, 1879.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Rev. HERSHEY preaches at Opera Hall tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock. You are invited to attend.
Dr. A. M. SHIELDS has returned from Louisville, Ky., where he has been a student in a medical college for several months past.
Mrs. Lyman BRACKETT and Miss Minnie BRACKETT have gone to spend the heated season in the mountains of Vermont.
Dr. Ed. HORTON, formerly of this place but now practicing at Bluffton, Ind., has been in town this week visiting his numerous friends.
EMRICK’s band has an invitation to engage in a band contest to be held at Bourbon on the 4th of July. The highest prize offered is fifty dollars.
Will REX is progressing finely with the work of putting in the masonry for the new iron bridge across the Tippecanoe River, at Plantz’ Ford. He has a large force of work and it will soon be ready to receive the iron.
Dr. Lon RANNELLS has gone to Medaryville to engage in the practice of medicine with his brother who has been located there for some time. . .
A. B. SIBERT has sold out his bakery and confectionery stand to Sam. SWARTWOOD and Ed. ECKLEBERGER who will continue the business at the old stand. Sibert is about to start another boat landing and pleasure resort on the east bank of the lake.
Abe SAMUELS, a young man formerly of this place, but who has been spending the past year or two in Texas, came back this week to visit his old associates. He will return to his southern home after a few days. . .
David HOOVER’s residence, at TRUE’s mill burned on Thursday at about 11 o’clock a.m. Mr. Hoover had been dangerously ill for some time, but at the time of the conflagration was able to be removed from the building without any bad results. The lcause of the fire was from a defective flue in an adjacent out-house.
Mrs. I. CONNER is visiting in Grant county.
Mrs. E. CALKINS has gone to Ohio for a little recreation and visit among friends.
Prof. W. J. WILLIAMS and wife started on Thursday for Granville, Ohio, where they will spend a few weeks visiting among their friends.
Mr. Hugh STEVENSON gave his family something of a scare one morning this week by falling down in a faint immediately after getting up from the breakfast table. He soon recovered and has been all right since.
The law firm of CONNER & CALKINS has been dissolved. Mr. Conner retains the office formerly occupied by the firm, and Mr. Calkins will soon occupy a front room on the second floor of the SHIELDS building.
Adam AULT is having erected upon his lot a very neat brick stable. It is the first of the kind in town. . . Brick is by odds the best, cheapest and most durable building material that can be used. . .
Citizens in the south end of town were aroused from their slumbers last Monday night by an alarm of fire. . . a small frame residence at the extreme south end of Madison street. It had been previously occupied by Mrs. LOCKE. . . the neighbors rejoice because it is gone, for it has been regarded as a house of ill-shape for some time past.
Rochester needs a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. A miserable heartless drayman is the owner of a horse that goes upon three legs, yet that inhuman monster keeps him in harness day after day and tortures him by driving up and down the street. When the horse stops he draws his foot from the ground and vainly attempts to rest by leaning upon the thills of the dray. It is absolutely heathenish to work such a horse, and no one should give that drayman any patronage until he procures another horse.
Hon. J. F. FROMM and his family will start for Europe on the first of August. The object of his going is for the recovery of his health, and to visit friends and the home of his youth. Since the paralytic stroke which he received some months ago, he has been able to attend to but little business, and to be entirely free from its cares he has sold out a half interest in his large grocery stock to Fred. and Ernst CORNELIUS who will take general management of it in a short time. . .
J. B. ELLIOTT and Andy EDWARDS returned from their silver hunding expedition to Colorado, last week. Both have had a very serious time of it since they started out. They had scarcely arrived there before they were taken down with erysipelas in a very malignant form, which so discouraged them that they both resolved upon a return as soon as their health would permit. Edwards has recovered so as to be about upon the streets, but Elliott is yet in a bad condition. FINLEY and SHORE, two others who went west at the same time, stopped in Kansas on their way back, and will probably be at home soon. Of all who seek fortunes in mining districts, not more than one in a thousand succeed in bettering their condition.
At a meeting of the Board of school trustees of Rochester, held this week, a selection of teachers for the ensuing year was made. With one exception, all the teachers employed last year were chosen, the exception being W. H. SICKMAN, next in rank to the Principal. Mr. Sickman has well and faithfully served in our schools for several years. . . As an instructor he is acknowledged to have but few superiors and had he devoted his entire attention to that branch of business he would doubtless have been retained, but being of a speculation turn of mind he was ever wont to turn an honest penny in speculation not connected with school matters. He did this to such an extent that he incurred the displeasure of some of the patrons of the school and perhaps their jealousies at his success. . . his conduct and character is beyond reproach. . .
Saturday, June 28, 1879
FIVE CORNERS SCRAPINGS by BRUISER
Mr. James M. KNIGHT has sold his team of fine grays to N. B. WARNER, and Nels. intends to farm for a livelihood.
Some of the nice young men of this vicinity contemplate holding an ice cream festival in the Methodist church, at FIVE CORNERS, on the evening of the 4th. . .
Mr. Randall B. CHAPIN, who has been sick for the past five or six months, is getting better, and we trust ere long he will be able to attend to business.
Frank SKINNER is the boss fisherman; he spent last Thursday at the lake and the proceeds were five little cat fish. But such is life.
The Sabbath school at FIVE CORNERS is progressing finely under the management of Mr. Jacob SLUSSER. . .
LOCAL HASH COARSELY “CHOPPED UP”
Ada HEFFLEY, daughter of Wm. HEFFLEY, is quite ill and needs the constant care and attention of friends. She is afflicted with something like inflammatory rheumatism, and the acuteness of her pains occasionally throws her into spasms.
The ORR school, Miss Emma L. PYLE, teacher, closed on Friday last. . .
PRAIRIE UNION school, Miss Mary SPERRY teacher, will close next Friday.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Dr. C. F. HARTER, at Akron, is preparing to build a fine brick residence.
A big dance is to be held in the grove, near Bloomingsburg, next Friday.
The Board of town Trustees could not do the people a greater service than to send out a smelling committee to investigate the SANITARY CONDITION of the town. We are quite certain that there are stink holes about town that ought to be abated by declaring them nuisances. . .
(Notice to Non-Resident). . . Nora KILLMER vs James M. KILLMER. . . affidavit that said Defendant. . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 26th day of June, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice of Sale of Ditch) Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been notified in writing, by affidavit of Sebastian GOSS a land owner, and person interested in the so called GOSS and OLIVER Ditch, situated in Liberty and Rochester Townships. . . that the following named persons, to-wit: A. BUCKINGHAM and Jacob H. HOOVER have failed to procure the excavation or construction of such part of said ditch as was apportioned to them. . . I shall, therefore, . . . on Monday, the 21st day of July, 1879. . . let to the lowest and best responsible bidder, the excavation and construction of [described]. . . Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor, Fulton County, Ind. June 21st, 1879.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
CROQUET and BASE BALL is but little indulged in this season.
SHIELDS’ new business room will soon be ready for occupancy.
A ride on the beautiful STEAMBOAT, “Victor,” is enjoyed by all visitors to Lake Manitau. A three mile ride costs but fifteen cents.
W. E. CAROTHERS, one of the best typos in the country, is at home again after spending a year at Louisville and other points south.
DIED. -Scarlet fever is raging at Peru just now with greater fatality than at any time since the scourge began, two months ago. A great many children are dying horrible deaths, among them of recent occurrence was little Will [JAMISON], son of Mrs. H. B. JAMISON, formerly of this place.
Kewanna will celebrate the 4th [FOURTH OF JULY] in the old-fashioned way. Rev. F. S. HERSHEY has been engaged to deliver the oration and his subject will be “Our Legacy and its Maintenance.” . . .
A new son enlivens the household of Simon HARTMAN.
MADISON STREET, just east of the jail is being well improved.
Mrs. J. M. LEITER went to Ohio this week to attend the funeral of her brother...
J. G. ERNST, a gentleman who was a citizen of this place twenty years ago, but now residing at Fremont, Ohio, is in town and gave the Sentinel a call on Thursday.
Martin REED has the frame for a fine residence on West South street erected, and workment are actively engaged enclosing it.
Work on the artesian well suspended again on Wednesday. It has not grown any deeper since our last report, at which time a depth of 125 feet had been attained. Last Saturday morning the bottom of the pipe came in contact with a boulder. . . A lack of piping is now causing the delay.
Ye who have departed friends and he who want good pictures of yourself should bring in your old photographs to Jos. W. BEEBER who will enlarge them to life size in oil, ink, water color &c at a very small price. . . in the small building one door south of RANNELLS’ eating house. . . .
Fred HICKS has Mr. BROADBECK, a very superior barber from Peru, in his employ. . .
Saturday, July 5, 1879
ONE TOO MANY
The Woes of a Much Married Man. Counterfeit Money and Woman Badly Mixed
The following account of the evil doings of a former citizen of this county, we find in the Delphi Times, and is another evidence that the wicked shall not go lunpunished:
On Wednesday morning there alighted from the west bound express at this point a comely appearing young lady, of good address and modest demeanor. Inquiring the way to the office of the Sheriff she sought that official and held with him an interesting interview. After listening to the story of her wrongs, he escorted her to the office of ‘Squire LEONARD, where she filed an affidavit charging James W. BRAMAN with bigamy. Her story, in connection with facts subsequently developed, is as follows: The affiant, Luella BRAMAN, was married to James W. Braman in Fulton county, April 4, 1875.[15] The lived together about three years, during which two children were born to them, one of whom survives. During the time they were living together ugly rumors gained currency regarding Braman’s connection with a gang of counterfeiters, and in March, 1878, he was arrested and placed in jail at Logansport. Dies, moulds and other paraphernalia of the nefarious craft were found in an out-building on his premises. The United States authorities felt that they had him “dead to rights;” but “there is many a slip ‘twixt the cup and the lip,” and on a dark night following the 20th day of April, 1878, Braman turned up missing. In other words, he quietly dug out of the fragile structure which our Cass county friends dignify with the name of jail. He came here last fall, passing under the name of Charles W. THOMPSON, and went to work as a farm hand for Samuel SINES, five miles east of the city. He proved himself both valuable and agreeable, and on the 6th day of March last married Mary, the daughter of his employer. A house on the farm of his father-in-law was furnished for the couple, and they settled down to a life of apparent pleasantness and quietude. Sheriff GRESHAM, in company with Wife No. 1, went out on Wednesday afternoon to make the arrest. He left the lady at a farm house a mile this side, and accompanied by Bailiff BUTLER proceeded to the farm. Braman was found in the harvest field at work, land in reply to the question of the Sheriff if his name was Charles W. Thompson, he replied that it was. Braman submitted quietly to arrest, only asking that he might be allowed to change his clothes. This was conceded, and the officers accompanied him to his home, a neat little cottage, comfortably and almost elegantly furnished. The woman whom he had so basely deceived was almost overwhelmed with shame and grief, and fainted upon hearing of the nature of the charge against the man whom she had believed to be her husband. The meeting, as can be imagined, was not the most cordial in the world, but the party all returned to the city in the same carriage. Braman was arraigned before ‘Squire LEONARD, when he waived examination and, in default of $1,000 bail, was committed to jail. The prisoner confesses everything, and will probably hide his face from the sneers of an unsympathetic world for a season among the shifting sands and cool breezes of Michigan City.
(Notice of Sale of Ditch) Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been notified in writing, by affidavit of Jerome BURCH, a land owner, and person interested in the so-called BEMENDERFER ditch, situated in Henry Township. . . that . . . James THOMPSON has failed to procure the excavation or construction of such part of said ditch as was apportioned to him. . . I shall, therefore. . . on Monday, the 28th day of July, 1879. . . let to the lowest and best responsible bidder, the excavation and construction [described]. . . Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor, Fulton County, Ind., July 1st, 1879.
LOCAL and MISCELLANTOUS
A good place to spend a portion of today will be over in SIBERT’s grove, on the east bank of the Lake. There will be good music, dancing, &c.
Today the I. P. & C. railroad will sell half fare tickets between all stations along the line of the road. This is the day to take a cheap railroad excursion.
B. F. DAWSON has returned from his two years college labors at Ann Arbor, Mich., a full fledged pharmacist. . .
Frank STEVENSON started for Kansas City on Wednesday. It is his intention to engage in painting after arriving there. Sid. MOON is at that place engaged in the same business and it is from him that he received the encouragement to go west.
Samuel GRAFT, kproprietor of the POOR MAN’S FRIEND clothing house, was taken sick a few weeks ago and returned to his home at Fort Wayne, where he is at present suffering with a bad case of quick consumption. It is a matter of considerable doubt when he will return.
Dave RANNELLS is out of the lunch room and eating house business.
Dr. CLYMER, of Akron, has taken out a license to marry a fair damsel of Henry township.
Jim BRUETTE is to move his barber shop from the CITIZENS’ BLOCK to a room opposite the MASONIC BUILDING.
Ches CHAMBERLAIN and his whole family have gone to Dayton, Ohio, to spend the fourth among their friends at that place.
Dr. ROGERS, of Kewanna, has been visiting relatives in Huntington and Wells counties, for the past two weeks. . .
Two of our townsmen, T. A. MILLER and Charley NEWHOUSE, have gone to North Manchester, Ind., to engage in the drug trade. Charley was installed over there a few weeks ago. Mr. Miller and his family left here on Tuesday to make that town their future home. . .
Doctors Scott [RANNELLS] and Lon. RANNELLS came home to spend the fourth.
Dr. F. P. BITTERS, a recent graduate from the Louisville Medical College returned last week. He will probably locate at Silver Lake, and go into the practice of medicine with Dr. Dan. TERRY, of that place.
Saturday, July 12, 1879
It is but seldom that this county is visited with such rain and wind storms as have come upon us during the past week. . . At Fletchers Lake, in Wayne township, the wind on Monday evening completely demolished James THRUSH saw mill, carrying the roof off against his barn, lcrushing it in and killing two good horses. . . A Mr. STUDEBAKER, of Liberty township had twenty acres of fine timber of which not a stick of any value was left standing. . .
KEWANNA CHIPS by MINNIE
Mrs. Samuel ZELLERS presented her husband with a seventh son last week. We have heard that the seventh son is to be a minister, in the family.
Eli LEITER is the happy father of a precious “Pearl” [LEITER].
Mrs. Dr. CLELAND’s brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. LAMPMAN, returned to their home last Saturday. They spent the fourth in Kewanna.
Miss Luella LONG, from Rochester, is visiting her Kewanna friends.
(Administrator’s Notice) . . . William McMAHAN, administrator of Elizabeth STINSON, deceased, has filed his petition to sell the Real Estate. . . William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice to Non-Resident). . . Louis FEDER & Max SILBERBERG vs Joseph S. WHITE. . . Plaintiff by Isaiah CONNER, Attorney. . . Affidavit that said Defendant . . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 8th day of July, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice to Non-Resident). . . Mary F. VANMETER vs Samuel C. DAVIDSON et al. . . Plaintiff, by CALKINS & SLICK, Attorneys. . . affidavit that said Defendant. . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 11th day of July, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk, C.C.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Will. COOPER is now one of the fathers of the country.
Mrs. Ira MYERS, son and daughter, of Peru, are visiting in the city, the guests of Mrs. J. P. MYERS.
The residence of Mrs. CAFFYN, on Jefferson street, is being thoroughly repaired and much improved in appearance.
Dr. SHERWIN is having a large flatboat built, which will soon be launched on the waters of Lake Manitau. . .
DIED. -The account we gave last week of the death of James CROSSGROVE, in a cornfield, near Bruce’s Lake, wounded the feelings of Mrs. HENDRICKS, the sister with whom the unfortunate man lived. The facts as stated in the Sentinel are not denied except that the friends claim that some inquiries were made to learn his whereabouts. It was the custom of the deceased to come and go at his pleasure and was frequently gone a week or more at a time and his friends not knowing where he was during the time of his absence. It was owing to that habit of his that prevented a more diligent search for him.
(NOTE: July 5 issue: “The facts as we have been able to gather them, are, that James CROSSGROVE, a half idiotic individual with bodily deformities, was left by his father and mother, who are both dead, to the care of a daughter who resides near Bruce’s Lake, in this county. . . afflicted with fits which destroyed his mind and made him a subject of as much care as a child.. . . Two weeks ago the husband of the sister. . . sent him out into the cornfield. . . did not return. . . Finally a bad odor began to pervade the whole neighborhood. . . his body was found only a few rods from the house.”)
-Mrs. L. W. [Catharine] SHELTON, wife of the President of the Fulton county Agricultural Society, died very suddenly, last Sunday, at her home, three miles southeast of Rochester. Her funeral occurred on Monday, and as she and her husband were both active members of the Patrons of Husbandry, the lodge to which she belonged and members of neighboring lodges assisted at the burial in the rites and ceremonies peculiar to that order.[16]
W. H. SICKMAN has purchased a half interest in a hardware store at Warsaw and is going to settle down to business in that line of trade.
Considerable excitement and consternation among the tenants in the Citizens’ Block, was occasioned last Saturday evening by the falling of Mr. and Mrs. Mark KILLEN’s child from the second story to the hard pavement below, a distance of fully fifteen feet. The little fellow is nineteen months old, just old enough to toddle around and get out of the sight of its protectors every few minutes. The back door opening upon a platform and a stairway leading into the yard, being open, he walked out upon the platform, which was not enclosed, and fell from there to the pavement. He was picked up and supposed to be dead, but by restoratives applied by Dr. BROWN, he revived and is now in a fair way to recover. The principal injuries were upon its head and shoulder, but as there were no bones broken or fatal internal injuries that have yet developed, it is probable that he will live to be a man and take more of the ups and downs of this world.
Saturday, July 19, 1879
BIGFOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO
Uncle Robert MEREDITH and wife have both been sick considerably this spring and summer, but are now some better.
BYBEE & TIPTON commence threshing today. They are equipped with a large “Invincible” Vibrator Thresher and a Gaar & Scott ten horse-power steam engine, and they believe they have the boss threshing outfit.
There is, at present, very little sickness of any kind hereabouts. Amos HIDER has an ague shake every few days, but I suppose he does it to keep cool.
James MEREDITH’s little girl, of whom I wrote in a former article, has partially recovered, but I am told she will in all probability be a cripple, as one of her ankles was very much affected by erysipelas.
A Mr. McDOWELL is now running the saw mill at Big Foot. He rented it some time ago, and hired Mart INGLEDUE to head-saw and manage things generally, and we understand he did manage them to McDowell’s loss and his gain to the tune of $50 or more.
Grant SMITH now handles the ribbons over the huckster wagon.
Simpson ELEY is, we are told, having a boat built for fishing purposes. . .
Bloomingsburg, that ancient city on the banks of old “Tip,” sent up a hot-air balloon in the evening and celebrated with a platform dance at night.
Mrs. Clara TIPTON took a flying visit to Ohio a few days ago. She was called thither by the fatal illness of a sister.
J. A. SEVERNS, Marion BYBEE and Noah HOUR bought Buckeye mowing and reaping machines this year.
KEWANNA CHIPS by WINNIE
Brick-making in Kewanna has proved a success. The brick for Mr. A. HUDKINS’ house is on the ground, and the work is progressing finely.
Eli LEITER has resigned his clerkship in the store of H. PHILLIPS. Eli is getting to be quite a farmer.
IN MEMORIAM
GREEN OAK GRANGE, No. 685, P. of H.,. . . our sister, Catharine SHELTON, who departed this life July 6th, 1879, aged 62 years, 11 months and 6 days. . . Wm. CARRUTHERS, Secy.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
J. E. CLARKE, of LaPaz, spent last Sabbath in Rochester.
Mrs. Lizzie JAMISON, of Peru, is visiting her many friends in Rochester.
The skeleton for Jay SHIELDS’ residence, on Pontiac street is up and being enclosed.
A Miss RUNKLE was bitten on the foot by a rattlesnake on Sunday evening and for a time it was thought it would prove fatan, but she survived by the use of proper antidotes. She resides near Millark.
Miss Rosa KEITH, of Lima, Ind., is visiting at Mr. and Mrs. G. I. MILLER.
Charley KENWORTHY, the efficient telegraph operator, formerly stationed at this place, is now here on a visit from his home in Iowa.
Is the MURPHY MOVEMENT entirely dead? If not, why do we not have some Sunday afternoon meetings in the courtyard. . .
A case brought by the State against Ed. CHINN for flourishing his revolver will be tried this morning.
A petition, pretty numerously signed has been presented to the Board of Town Trustees, praying for the purchase of a steam FIRE ENGINE. . .
A Mr. PARKS, from Valparaiso, is visiting Mr. C. JACKSON and family. They were school boys together and had not met for about a quarter of a century until this week.
Some little progress has been made on the artesian well this week. It is now 144 feet deep. . .
Saturday, July 26, 1879
KEWANNA CHIPS by WINNIE
Mrs. PHILLIPS, accompanied by her daughters, Norma and Avie [PHILLIPS], start for Jackson and Ann Arbor, Michigan, this morning (Thursday) to visit Dr. CALVERT, Mrs. Phillips’ brother and other friends.
Mrs. CUSTER, of Logansport, has gotten up a class here in painting, wax-work, etc.
Jim RHODES is here from Winamac, spending a couple of days with his better-half.
Mr. CUNNINGHAM spent Sabbath in Kewanna.
E. L. YARLOTT has his house and fence almost completed. He has improved the appearance of his lot by setting out sugar trees in front.
Nan McGRAW is elected to orate at Bethleham next Sunday.
KEWANNA NOTES by MERRY JANE
“Long” John HENDERSON is Marshal.
Al. RICHEY has removed to Plymouth.
The first brick house in KEWANNA is growing slowly. It is one of the places of “interest” in our interesting village.
J. F. NUTT was summoned away a few days since to attend a dying mother.
George SINGER’s wheat crop “panned out” - seventeen hundred bushels.
F. L. WAGNER and a Miss HOCH, of Winamac, have been selected as teachers for the fall term.
The KEWANNA BAND “toot” for the picnicers at Germany today.
FIVE CORNER’S SCRAPINGS by BRUISER
There will be a basket meeting at PLEASANT HILL next Sunday, everybody invited to attend.
Mrs. MORGAN, wife of W. H. MORGAN, who lives one mile and a half north of here, has almost entirely lost her mind. The cause is not exactly known. . .
Mr. J. M. KNIGHT has fitted him out another team, one horse is about twenty years old and Monroe says he wants him to vote at the next election as he will then be of age.
Eddie [CHAPIN], son of L. B. CHAPIN, is lying very low with inflamation of the lungs. Dr. AGER, of Perrysburg, is the attending physician.
(Notice to Non-Resident). . . Margaret A. McGREW vs John H. McGREW. . . Plaintiff, by J. S. SLICK, Attorney. . . affidavit that said Defendant. . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 24th day of July, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Sheriff’s Sale) The State of Indiana on relation of Precilla LEBO, now Precilla FENSTEMAKER vs William SNYDER. . . I will expose at public sale. . . Monday, the 18th day of August, 1879. . . [real estate described] situated in Fulton county. . . William A. WARD, Sheriff, Fulton County. ESSICK & HOLMAN, Attys for Plff.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
Preparations are being made for the building of an iron bridge across MILL CREEK, on the Warsaw road.
Dr. F. P. BITTERS will locate at Claypool, Kosciusko county, for the practice of medicine. A new pine SIDEWALK adorns the west side of the public square which is an improvement that has been long and badly needed. Many preferred to have a concrete walk, but the present one will answer a good purpose and look well enough until we get a new Court House.
A report that John SWISHER, a worthless fellow who has been about Rochester for some time and having considerable difficulty with his wife who is always on the lookout for a “handsomer man,” had committed suicide, at Logansport, by cutting his throat, lacks the necessary corroborating evidence to thrill with pleasure the hearts of several fellows who have a hankerin’ after his wife.
Capt. J. H. BEEBER has been “off” all this week; that is, off of lduty as railway postal clerk.
Quite a large brick addition is being built to the MASONIC BUILDING, which will be used when completed as a tailoring department and ben an enlargement of the clothing business of Jos. LAUER.
We neglected to state last week that the Sentinel force has been increased by two. Miss Bessie THOMPSON and Retha BITTERS desiring to learn something of the “art preservative” have taken a “sit” for that purpose and are showing great adaptation for the business.
Mr. O. T. LETCHER and family, of Bryan, O., and Mr. C. N. LAWTON and family, of South Bend, are visiting at Dr. BRACY’s.
Mrs. Sadie GILL and daughter, of Richmond, are visiting in the city, the guests of Mrs. E. J. RYLAND. Mrs. Gill is a very estimable lady and closely related with the family of the late Senator MORTON.
John VALENTINE, the efficient and good-looking young drug clerk at DAWSON’s, severed his connection with the house he has been engaged with for some time, and has gone to his home at Akron to spend a few days among his friends, after which he will accept a clerkship at Silver Lake...
MARRIED. -A wedding took place at the Catholic church last Tuesday morning in which Michael J. KERN of Michigan City, and Ella FARRINGTON, of this place were the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed by Father SULLIVAN, of LaPorte and was witnessed by many persons who were anxious to see the young couple start off on the voyage of married life.
A postal card from Miss Minnie LAWRENCE, daughter of Valentine LAWRENCE, who formerly resided near Rochester but is now a resident of Dallas county, Ark. [concerning the drought there] . . .
LOST COW. A small white cow. . . strayed from the residence of the subscriber in Rochester. . . Mrs. Susan SELBY.
(Dissolution Notice). . . the copartnership heretofore existing between S. ALLMAN and F. ALLMAN, under the name of ALLMAN & CO., is this day dissolved by mutual consent, S. Allman having purchased all the interest in said firm. Rochester, Ind., July 9, 1879.
(Dissolution Notice). . . the co-partnership heretofore existing between Fred. CORNELIUS and Ernst CORNELIUS, under the firm name of CORNELIUS & BRO., has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be continued at the old stand by F. H. CORNELIUS. . . Rochester, Ind., July 23d, 1879.
Saturday, August 2, 1879
FIVE CORNERS SCRAPINGS by BRUISER
Preparations are being made for the removal of Mrs. MORGAN, (the lady of whom we made mention in last week’s issue,) to the asylum at Indianapolis, to be treated for insanity.
Miss Fannie GREEN, of Newport Ky., is visiting at N. B. WAYMIRE’s.
Frank BENNETT says Lincoln is too “thin” a place for him. We feel sorry for the boy.
We learn that Mr. Levi POWNALL, who lives about three miles west of here, has recently killed two of his cows, by being too passionate. He revenged himself on the first one by killing her with a hatchet, because she kicked his wife. The next he killed with a pitch fork. We think if there is any law for cruelty towards animals, it should be put in force in this case. . .
(Administrator’s Sale). . . Wickliff S. LOUDERBACK, administrator of the estate of Jesse COPELAND deceased, has filed his petition to sell Real Estate. . . William NEWCOMB, Clerk. AUG 1, ‘79.
(Dissolution Notice). . . the proprietorship of the CENTRAL HOUSE, Rochester, Ind., under the firm name of RANNELLS & EDWARDS has been dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Edwards retiring and disposing of his entire interest in the same to R. N. RANNELLS & SON. R. N. RANNELLS, George EDWARDS. Rochester, Ind., July 26, 1879.
(Notice to Non-Residents). . . Catharine COPELAND vs Samuel COPELAND, Mary BURNET, Elizabeth FOULER, Jonathan COPELAND, Sarah POWNELL, Albert COPELAND. . . Plaintiff, by Jacob S. SLICK, Attorney. . . affidavit that said Defendants.. . are not residents of the State of Indiana. . . this 31st day of July, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk, C.C.
(Administrator’s Sale). . . Fredrick PETERSON, Administrator with will annexed, of the estate of Samuel FREAR deceased, has filed his petition to sell the Real Estate. . . William NEWCOMB, Clerk. July 31, 1879.
LOCAL and MISCELLANEOUS
The brick work for the addition to the MASONIC building is completed.
Miss Tillie BROUILLETTE has gone to spend a few months at Vincennes among her friends.
Mr. and Mrs. COOK, of Cincinnati, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. LAUER, who has been seriously ill.
The I. P. & C. railroad is doing a large amount of business just now. Passenger and freight trains pass over the road nearly every hour of the day and night.
A. T. METCALF, at one time publisher of this paper [Rochester Sentinel] and for many years past a faithful compositor on the Plymouth Democrat, has entered the Soldier’s Home, at Dayton, Ohio.
Samuel MILLER, living southeast of town will sell all his personal property at public auction on the 13th of this month and remove with his family to Red Cloud, Neb. . .
The ROCHESTER BREWERY is in operation again turning out some fine beer.
In connection with their dry goods department, CHAPIN & BRO. will add a full line of groceries.
Wolf SAMUELS and a good portion of his family were visiting their friends at this place and Bloomingsburg this week.
Mr. LEVI, a gentleman clerking in LAUER’S clothing store, has accepted a situation at Indianapolis and leaves for that city today.
Ed. EICHELBERGER and Sam. SWARTWOOD have dissolved the partnership existing between them in the bakery business at the EAGLE bakery.
W. J. LEITER and Clark HICKMAN, proprietors of the POTTAWATTOMIE flouring mill, each contemplate the building of fine residences on north Main street.
Geo. MILLER is finishing the upper portion of his business room opposite the Court House, and when completed will let if for office purposes or for family occupancy.
No entertainments have been given at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC for a long time but applications for the use of the hall during the fair, and for the fall season are piling in now quite rapidly. . .
A look over the field and viewing the present condition of nine-tenths of those who donned the blue under the excitement of the MURPHY temperance wave that struck this place a year ago, we are constrained to remark that it left but slight lasting benefits.
R. C. WALLACE is a prospective candidate for the appointment of inspector of illuminating oils. Bob will make an efficient officer. . .
Jacob KRIEG and family have removed to Peru. Several other Rochester families have recently taken up their abode in that city.
ROCHESTER has its second CIGAR factory. Ol. MINER having established one in the Erpsperger building opposite the Central House. Success ought to attend the efforts of a worthy young man.
MARRIED. -We were not aware that a Circuit Judge had the power to solemnize marriage behond the bounds of his own judicial district, but suppose now that we were uninformed, for in the last issue of the St. Joseph Valley Register we notice that Hon. Sidney KEITH, of the forty-first judicial district, has procured license to marry Miss Dell H. WEAVER, of that county.
-F. M. RULE joined the following named parties in holy matrimony last Tuesday morning, viz: Mr. EASTEN [Jasper N. EASTES] of Grant county, and Mrs. Ida L. JONES of this city. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Mr. MINER.[17]
A. V. HOUSE & Co. are “rattlers” in the sale of real estate. Last week they sold the fine farm owned by Elijah COPELAND, one mile south of Bloomingsburg, to Mr. Bartholomew ARNETT, from Jay county. Mr. Copeland and family go to Three Rivers, Mich., to remain some months for the benefit of his and his invalid wife’s health. Mr. Arnett takes possession of his new home about the 15th inst. . . .
DIED. -The wife of Rev. D. J. PONTIUS died at an early hour yesterday morning.
(Notice to Non-Resident). . . Jacob SHAFER vs Daniel MARTENY and Felix A. HUDKINS. . . Plaintiff, by Jacob S. SLICK, Attorney. . . affidavit that said Defendant. . . is not a resident of the State of Indiana. . . this 28th day of July, 1879. William NEWCOMB, Clerk.
(Notice of Administration). . . Jacob L. FANSLER appointed Administrator of the Estate of James CROSSGROVE late of Fulton County, deceased. . .
L. M. MONTGOMERY, Esq., es-sheriff of Fulton Co., a polite and intelligent gentleman has been appointed to take charge of the D. E. & I. R.R. Co’s elevator at this place. . . . .Cherubusco Herald..
Saturday, August 9, 1879
KEWANNA NOTES by McCAWBER
The following items were intended for publication in our last issue but were received too late for that purpose. -Ed.
Robert SINNOTT has opened a new meat marker.
F. H. GRAHAM has disposed of his hardware stock to J. E. HENDRICKSON, a former partner.
Mr. FERTIG and lady, of Noblesville, uncle and aunt of J. F. NUTT, are visiting here.
Dr. HOWELL’s brother and sister of Muncie, Ind., are here on a visit.
(Kewanna Notes contd)
Mrs. Dr. HOWELL is visiting friends at Attica this week.
John SNEPP, of Plymouth, was in town a day or two during the week.
BIGFOOT BUNIONS by SCRIBO
This is another communication received too late for our last issue, but is has lost but little of its freshness by the daley. -Ed.
Up to this time BYBEE & TIPTON have threshed over five thousand bushels of wheat. . .
James C. TIPTON had a field of wheat on Absalom NELLANS’ farm that yielded about thirty-three or thirty-four bushels to the acre.
DIED. -Mr. William ANDERSON, who emigrated to Southern Nebraska last winter, and who was sick most of the time after going west, died about three weeks ago. His family, we are informed, will return soon.
-A little child something over a year old, son of Mr. William MICKEY, died on Sunday afternoon last, and was buried at the Chapel graveyard on Monday at 2 o’clock.
An infant child of Mr. William O. THOMPSON is quite sick, and no hopes are entertained of its recovery if indeed it is not already beyond the land of the living.
George TIPTON, senior, took a flying visit to Aubbeenaubbee township the first three days of this week.
KILLED BY THE CARS.
The Sentinel had scarcely been issued last Saturday morning when word was passed from man to man on the street that Eli STOCKBERGER, a citizen of Newcastle township had met with a horrible death by being run over by a freight train at Chippewanock, two miles north of town. The unfortunate man was deaf and dumb from his birth and notwithstanding his affliction he lived to be nearly 48 years of age without meeting with any serious mishap. For many years he had lived in Newcastle township where he had a large circle of friends and relatives who are classed among the best citizens of that township. If we are correctly informed, the deceased had never married, but lived with his brothers and widowed mother. He spent most of his time at farm labor and when not thus employed, he took great pleasure in his books and papers. It was his custom to come to town nearly every Saturday to see the sights and gather up his weekly reading and was a frequent visitor to this office. Last Saturday morning he was coming to town as usual, and upon reaching the railroad, he took the track as the shortest route. He knew the running of the regular trains and supposed that he would be safe, but he did not take into account the numerous extra trains that are now making irregular trips. He had nearly reached Chippewanock and was about crossing the bridge when a heavy freight train came thundering on behind him. The engineer saw the man and supposed he would step off the track and allow the train to pass, but not so. The whistle sounded long and loud but he paid no heed to it. On he walked upon the tressel work followed by the train which caught him and threw him several rods nearly straight forward and landed him at the far end of the bridge, just outside of the track, one leg over the rail, which was run over by the whole train. His body was horribly mangled and death ensued immediately. Esquire STRADLEY was notified and he proceeded to hold the inquest. The body was taken charge of by his friends and buried the same day. No blame can attach to the railroad company for his death. It was an unavoidable laccident and is one of the mysterious ways Providence has of removing men from the earth.
(Ditch Notice) Notice is hereby given that George W. MOON, John SALES et al of Aubbeenaubbee township. . . filed their petition in the Commissioner’s Court. . . viewers who were appointed have located the ditch as follows: [described]. . . The construction of said ditch will affect lands situated in Fulton county. . . owned by. . .: Peter GUISE, William SALES Estate, Mrs. William SALES, John MYERS, John SALES, Newton J. SALES, Josiah COUGHENOUR, Elizabeth RARRICK, Martin RARRICK, Henry GINTHER, Solomon MILLER, SHADLE and GINTHER, C. STAENHAUSER, Jesse BIDDINGER, Edward NEWCOMER, Elmira HENDERSON, James P. HENDERSON, Dewitt MOON, Henry MOON, Wm. J. BAILEY, Robert YELTON, Samuel HUNTER, George W. LUCAS, Nancy RARRICK, William D. MOORE, Lewis M. LOUGH, William MOON, John J. HILL, Asa BAILY, M. HETZNER, George W. MOON, Joseph E. HENDERSON, John B. NILES or Silas J. MILLER, Joseph BISHER, BOYER and McMASTER and Michael FLATH. . . Chas. W. CAFFYN, Auditor, Fulton County, Indiana
(Application for License). . . to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors. . . In the back room of the one-story frame building on the west end of the south half of the north half of lot number thirty-three (33) old plat of the town of Rochester. . . Frederick H. CORNELIUS.
(Application for License). . . to sell spirituous, vi