Owen County IN Archives News.....Newspaper Clippings from "The People" November 13, 1879 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/in/infiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Laura Bonde lbonde@bluemarble.net September 4, 2005, 9:02 pm Owen County Public Library November 13, 1879 Newspaper Clippings and Names Extracted From “The People” Owen County, Indiana “The People is published every Thursday at one dollar per year, and should be in the hands of every Republican in this county. The Republicans of this county cannot afford to be without a paper and should encourage us by subscribing and urging their neighbors to.” 13 November 1879 Mrs. J.W. BEEM has gone on a visit to Ohio. Jas. FRITTS, of Gosport, was in town last Friday. The addition to Albert SWEET’S family is a fine boy. Wm. SKINNER’S letter received too late for this week. Mrs. J. WALLS went to Gosport Tuesday morning. A brand new baby at county Superintendent KING’S. Dr. Willard BRIDGES, of Jordan village, was in town Friday. A.J. NEWSOM went to Worthington Thursday on business. Mrs. A.J. NEWSOM returned from Worthington this week. Walter COFFEY is now handling mail in the Spencer post office. Wesley COFFEY has removed into the office to Franklin and Pickens. Isaac FERGUSON, of this place, move to Indianapolis last Saturday. Dr. U.A.V. HESTER, of Middletown, was in town a few days last week. Since our last issue, Jas. SECREST has been dangerously ill, but is now better. H.A. STULTS, who is doing a big lumber business, went to Freedom Tuesday. Geo. D. PHILLIPS, county surveyor, is performing the duty of deputy auditor. Mrs. James HENDRICK went to Indianapolis on Thursday to see her husband. Misses Estella HOLLEMBECK and Edna FOWLER went to Indianapolis Saturday. Frank FREELAND left for Iowa yesterday where he will join his wife and daughter. Treasurer Geo. ELLIS will soon resume work on his dwelling on Morgan street. James BLACK, of Brazil, once in mercantile business here, was in town last week. A new roof is to be put on the court house immediately. ELLIS Bros. have the contract. F.E. WORLEY and his wife, of Ellettsville spent Saturday with the family of Calvin FLETCHER. W.W. PRYOR has bought the right to sell the Phoenix fire kindler, an excellent thing of the kind in this county. The “Walker Boot” just received. They are “A” No. 1. Call and get a pair. T.H. BOSWELL and Co. WHITE’S combination went from here to Olney, Ills. Cy BUCHANAN, musician of Quincy, went with him. Grove E. JOHNSON, was called on to go to Worthington to take place of the I and V operator, who is now sick. Jacob HUBBLE, a very steady, well-liked young man, died in this place, of typhoid fever; last Saturday morning. Jno. W. DAVIS sold last month twenty seven organs and pianos. Another strong evidence that times are improving. Alex. DAGGY and wife of Nebraska are now in this place and will soon remove to Spencer. Monday night Stewart PERRY and Wm FINNEY engage in a melee, after which Stewart was fined and costed to the amount of eighteen dollars He is now registered at eh hotel de Wood. Last week, we incorrectly reported the fire of Wednesday night, the 5th inst. to be the house of Isaac BARNES , when it was Joseph WHITE’S barn, which was insured for $1,000. Cause of fire unknown. We have received the knobbiest line of young men’s, boy’s, and children’s hats and caps to be found in Owen county. Call and see them. T.H. BOSWELL and Co. Died- of typhoid fever, Tuesday morning, Flora, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ELLIS. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at M.E. Church by Rev. J.W. CULMER. Mr. and Mrs. ELLIS have many sympathying friends. WILES’ drug store established in 1867 is now one of the solid institutions Owen County. The stock of goods has been selected with great care as to purity and genuineness and includes everything the wants of the people usually demand in that line . It is a safe and reliable house to buy drugs, and the prices are very low. Lat Friday night, near Ellettsville, three boys were out hunting and cutting a tree, a falling limb struck one of the number, Chas. WALDEN, son of L.W. WALDEN’S killing him instantly. The other two carried him half a mile to a corn pen, where he was left until assistance could be procured. Rubber goods by the case, bought before the big advance at BOSWELL’S. Dora NANES was in town Monday. A gentleman at Quincy writes us that we incorrectly state last week that W.T. DUNCAN was shoved from a moving train. The correspondent states that Duncan attempted to jump off, but was held back by a brakeman, who desired him to wait until the train could be stopped. DUNCAN finally broke loose and jumped, falling with his arm under the truck. Last Friday evening, Jonathan BRANHAM and Wm. WOODS became involved in a combat in Coffey’s saloon, when BRANHAM stabbed WOODS in the left breast and groin and for a time it was thought the wounds would prove fatal, but now WOODS is in a fair way to recover. BRANHAM was arraigned before Esquire CULVER, who acquitted him, considering it only a case of self defense. Mrs. Frank Lawson is sick. Saturday evening, Mrs. And Mrs. MASSEY were riding on Morgan street, when the buggy coupling broke, scattering the buggy promiscuously. J.W. COOPER has been hobbling about on crutches this week with a sprained ankle. Don’t fail to hear the Hon. Will CUMBACK to-night at Union Hall on “Mind Your Own Business” These lectures are very advantageous to our people who should show their appreciations by being in attendance. Just received a large stock of knobby hats, also a fine lot of caps. T.H. BOSWELL and Co. CURTIS and FISHER warrant all work done at their grist mill, and solicit custom grinding. Dr. Joseph CRAWLEY, formerly of this place—now a resident of the great concentric city of Marco, Green county, is spending a few days here among his friends. The doctor is the old jovial, good-natured, jolly fellow he was while a resident of our place. In that village the doctor has met with marked successes, not only in his profession but in his social relations—having taken unto himself a beautiful wife. His numerous friends here wish him success. List of Letters- Remaining in the Post Office of Spencer, Indiana November 13, 1879, which if not delivered in four weeks will be sent to the dead letter office Washington, D.C. signed J.M. COFFEY, Post Master FRANKLIN, James, OLIVER, Miss Sarah GILLIS, Miss Mary F. PORTER, Mrs. Lotta HOWARD, Miss Jenny SWEETE, A.L. HILL, M.J. RICHARDSON, Wm. A. MCHENRY, Miss Mollie THOMPSON, Geo. W. MILLS, Miss Jennie TRUBLOOD, Jessy MARTIN, Mrs. Chas. R. WHITE, Miss Isora J. Township Institute- School House, No.4, Harrison Township, Nov. 1, 1879: The Institute of Harrison and Taylor townships for the second month met at school house No. 4, Harrison township. Institute called to order by W.H. BROWN, president. Teachers all present except the secretary. C.E. HARTSOCK was elected secretary pro tem. Messrs. EVANS and SHARPE, being absent at the last institute and present at this. Mr. RALSTON move that the two gentlemen be given some work but they were relieved from duty on account of no expectation of the work. The trustees being present, were called upon for a few remarks. They responded by giving a few appropriate remarks in which they state that their schools were history- discoveries. Next on the programme was T.H. DUNCAN. His work was on arithmetic- beginning of fractions. Then came Mr. RALSTON, on composition, after which dinner was announced. After having partaken of a hearty repast in regular picnic style, and after a rest of about one hour, the institute was called to order by the president. Mr. MUGG’S exercise was omitted—to be giving at the next meeting and instead, the noun was investigated, with Mr. RALSTON, as leader Mr. DEAN conducted the exercise on the Verb. Mr. RALSTON investigated Nouns. Mr. HARTSOCK read very interesting essay on Education and its influence. Moved and carried that the next institute be held at the Hensley and Devore school house and the people expect to “kill the fatted calf” Next meeting to be on the first Saturday in December. Metta MULLINNIX, Sec. Last Saturday, about two o’clock a fire alarm was turned in, and soon the discovery was made that the old planning mill was in flames. The building situated below the depot, was a large one, belonging to Wm. GIBSON, originally costing about $2,500, built by WHITE and ARCHER. There was nothing in the building which was insured for $600. Origin of the fire was unknown. The fire company was out promptly but could do nothing on account of no water in the locality. LOST- a large white sow, no marks, weigh about 200 pounds, and two white shoats, weighing about 40 pounds each. Finder please notify Charles E. JOHNSON of their whereabouts and he will be rewarded. While William PAYNE was returning to his home, at Bloomfield, the horse ran away, throwing his mother out of the wagon and instantly killing her. Charles Stoker- manufacturer of Boots and Shoes makes the best boot in the market, at the lowest prices. Job work done. Please call Main St. just above railroad, Spencer. I desire it understood that I have the largest stock of Fancy Groceries in Spencer; Also that I can and will make it to your advantage to give me a share of you patronage. Call around and be convince of the truth of this assertion. Bring your butter and eggs and get goods at cash prices in return. Remember— South side of square. Respectfully, J.R. GREEN. F.T. BATTERTON-Already well known throughout Owen and Adjoining counties desires to say to the people that his hardware, stoves, tin ware, building material, cutlery, and agricultural implements is now complete. Manufactures Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. Roofing, Guttering and Spouting. Prices Low as the Lowest. South Side, Spencer, Indiana. STEWART and PRATT Blacksmiths, Spencer, Indiana. General Blacksmithing done well at reasonable figures. Horse shoeing a specialty East of Public Square. Notice to Hunters—I hereby notify all persons to refrain from hunting upon my premises under penalty of being prosecuted under the criminal law therefore. Thos. A. PEDEN Oct 31st 1879 Wesley COFFEY—Attorney at Law and Notary Public, Will attend to all business entrusted to his care. Collection, a specialty. Office West side of Square, over Boston store, Spencer. Butcher Shop BEEM and ALLEN, Spencer, Indiana Will keep fresh meats regularly and selling same at low princes. By tender, juicy meat, and fair dealing, we expect to merit a fair patronage. South-west corner of ELLIOTS block. Call, price and try our meat. Joseph AULT Livery and Feed Stable, Spencer, Indiana. Stable suited near the depot—convenient to travelers and the public generally. Good accommodations offered at a reasonable figure. O.M. WHITTAKER at the Reliable City Butcher Shop, Here the year round offer Nice Fresh Meats to the people. Nothing but first class stock killed. Meat as cheap as at any other shop in town. On Main street opposite National hotel. A.P. VIQUESNEY Proprietor of the Owen County Marble Works. American, Italian and Indiana marble. Corner stones properly lettered for landmarks. All order promptly executed. Shop and office: Corner Washington and Franklin streets Spencer, Indiana. Boots, Shoes, Etc. L. SCHMIDT Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes Spencer, Indiana. I have moved into my new building on the south side of the square, where I propose to do all work entrusted to me in the best style at a reasonable prince. Repairing done on short notice. All kinds of leather for sale. Middletown Notes Our village and community were gently surprise last Thursday morning by the matrimonial union of Dr. U.A.V. HESTER and Miss Rachel A. FISCUS. They started immediately for Vincennes to attend the honeymoon. May joy be theirs. Mr. BOYER, the painter from Freedom, commences work in town this week. Every old maid is the county has resigned hope since our last wedding. When an old man of three score years and ten can get a blooming maid of twenty summers, it is really discouraging. Dora M. Gosport Items Nov. 12, 1879 Two lovely young ladies, Miss Bettie REED of Bedford and Miss Linia HODGES of Paragon, have been visiting Miss Lorena GRAY the forepart of this week. Died at her father’s residence in this place, Nov. 10, 1879 infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. HART. Mr. Calvin FLETCHER of Spencer, delivered and entertaining as well as an instructive lecture on his travels in the “Holy Land” at the Methodist church in this place last Sunday night. Mr. FLETCHER is a fine speaker and highly entertained his audience for more than an hour. Miss Kate GEEN, of Princeton, Indiana has been visiting friends here during the past week. Mr. Lib. SPENCE, of new Albany, one of the city policeman, is visiting John HOWARD and family of tis place. We learn that Andy STINES section boss on the I and V Railroad at this place was severely injured in attempting to board a moving train yesterday. Died at her father’s residence, four miles north of Gosport, Nov. 11, 1879, of typhoid fever. Miss Cora MCGINNIS. Job PETTIT intends going to Kansas City to engage in the flouring mill business. Mr. BAILEY has moved into the residence formerly occupied by A.H. 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