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New Albany (IN) Evening Tribune, October 29, 1895, p. 4.
The funeral of Andrew, the 18-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Reeves,
West Spring Street, was to have taken place this afternoon but was postponed
owing to the critical illness of a twin sister who is not expected to
survive the day.
White River Standard, Bedford, Indiana, April 13, 1854, p. 2, c. 3. NOTE:
The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from a microfilm image of
the original available at the Lawrence County History Center. Unfortunately,
the microfilm reader/printer would not print, the abstractions were done by
hand and then typed.
Fifteen people from Monroe and Lawrence counties started for California on
March 1 including: Capt. Lunderman, Paris McPhetridge, William Allen and
Henry Knight, all of Bloomington; also John Marble and Ed. C. Buskirk of
Lawrence County. "On Tuesday, two weeks, the following persons started:
Samuel Taylor, Moses Hall, Jr., Mr. Henderson and another by water, via New
York; and Daniel Spencer and his two sons, Abraham and Barton, Jacob
Bollenbacher and Joseph Gooldy by the overland route. On last Monday the
following persons were to leave for the land of gold-Benjamin Dunn, George
Fyffe, William Butler, Alex. Wood, Noble Stockwell and son, and Jack
Winkler."
Marion (OH) Daily Mirror, December 2, 1909, p. 2.
FIGHT IN FRONT OF CHURCH
Man Shot in Dispute as to Who Had Jumped the Farthest
Nashville, Ind., Dec. 2-Emmet Hellenburg (consider Hillenburg a spelling
variant), 24, of Polk Township, Monroe County, and Samson Axom (consider
Axsom a spelling variant), 27, of this county, engaged in a pistol battle in
front of the Axom branch church, and when the smoke of battle cleared away,
Axom was found lying face downward with a bullet in his breast. He cannot
recover.
A dispute as to who had jumped the farthest led to the tragedy. While the
shooting was going on, the members of the Rev. Mr. Skinner's congregation
climbed over seats in the church to get to places of safety. The preacher
told his hearers to keep their seats and, after he was told that Axsom had
been shot, he said that the affair would not interfere with the services in
the least and, that if a dozen were killed on the outside, he would not
stop.
Crawford County (IN) Democrat, April 8, 1920, p. 1.
EX-TREASURER A. E. STEWART DIES
Ex-treasurer Arthur E. Stewart, who has been under medical treatment in
Louisville for several weeks, passed away last Friday. Funeral services
were held at his home in Leavenworth Sunday afternoon in which the Masons,
Eastern Stars and K. of P. lodges participated. He was a man held in the
highest esteem by all and leaves many friends besides his own relatives to
mourn their loss.
Crawford County (IN) Democrat, April 8, 1920, p. 1.
AGED MAN CALLED HOME
John B. Lynch, aged 78, who has been making his home with his son-in-law,
Jesse S. Melton, English, since the death of his wife four years ago, died
at the Murphy house in Marengo Friday night after a brief illness. He left
English two weeks ago to visit a brother at Valcene where he took suddenly
ill and was taken to Marengo. His wife and six children preceded him in
death, the mother and four children having died within the last four years.
Funeral services and interment took place at Youngs Creek, his former home
before coming to English.
Crawford County (IN) Democrat, April 8, 1920, p. 1. NOTE: Even though the
age REALLY looked like 13, that last digit was a little hard to read and I'm
going to guess that the age was 18.
DIES IN HOSPITAL IN ILLINOIS
The body of Denzil Standiford, 13, who died Sunday morning at a hospital in
Danville, Ill., following an operation for appendicitis, arrived in English
Monday morning and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benton
Standiford, north of town. He had been employed on a farm near Hoopestone,
Ill., and becoming ill was taken to the hospital where he died within 48
hours. His father was notified and arrived an hour after his death.
Interment was made in the Stewart Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
English (IN) News, November 28, 1919, p. 8. NOTE: I suspect this is Mrs.
William Mathers.
Eckerty-Mrs. Vessie Newton attended the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs.
Mathers, at English, last Saturday.
English (IN) News, November 28, 1919, p. 8.
Bethany Union-Mr. and Mrs. W. H. H. Knight of Dayton, Ohio, came in for a
weeks' visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Knight.
Chickasha (OK) Daily Express, December 22, 1908, p. 5.
Word was received yesterday of the death of Mrs. Lida Steirham of
Charleston, Ind., a sister of the late Judge J. D. Brides. Her death
occurred a week after that of her brother.
Arizona Republican, Phoenix, AZ, December 26, 1897, p. 7. NOTE: The items
below are abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis.
AROUND WICKENBURG
Dr. Work of Charleston, Ind., who is operating with the Mitchell boys in the
White Picacho, is sinking on gold property.
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Phoenix (AZ) Republican, January 14, 1902, p. 3.
Among those registering at the Commercial Hotel yester were: Dr. W. F.
Work, Charleston, Ind.
Chariton (MO) Courier, January 18, 1895, p. 4.
A little son of Dr. Charles Battoeroff at Charleston, Ind., poisoned his
little sister while "playing doctor" last Saturday.
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Butler (MO) Weekly Times, January 17, 1895, p. 8.
Louisville, Ky, Jan. 13-Yesterday at Charleston, Ind., 12 miles from
Jeffersonville, Dr. Charles Bottoroff's little son gave his sister, who was
sick, a deadly poison while playing doctor. Shortly afterward the doctor,
who keeps a drugstore, came in and found the girl in convulsion. The boy
told his father what he had done but after replacing the bottle in the
prescription case was unable to again find it. The child lingered in
intense agony for several hours before death relieved it.
Maysville (KY) Daily Public Ledger, November 8, 1894 p. 1.
Mr. Preston West, formerly of Georgetown, now of Charleston, Ind., died a
few days ago at the age of 94.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, June 5, 1929, p. 1.
HAS BROKEN ARM
An x-ray taken yesterday of an injured elbow of the small son of John
Fulford showed that the bone had been fractured. The child had bumped his
elbow several days ago and did not complain of it much until the join
started to swell.
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, June 4, 1929, p. 8.
MICHAEL THORNTON ANSWERS DEATH CALL
Following an illness of several months, Michael A. Thornton, 704 East First
Street, died this morning at 6:15 of heart disease. Mr. Thornton had a
severe attack of influenza early in February from which he apparently
recovered and resumed his work. However, his health did not improve and he
was forced to discontinue his work in April. Every hope was held that he
would recover after a three- or four-month rest, but two weeks ago he
suffered a relapse at which time Dr. G.W. Gatch of Indianapolis was called
who advised the family that Mr. Thornton's condition was hopeless. From
that time he grew worse steadily until the end came peacefully this morning.
Mr. Thornton was born in New Albany, Indiana, June 30, 1870. He was the son
of Michael and Bridget Thornton.
In 1898, Mr. Thornton was united in marriage to Anna J. Buckley, also of New
Albany, to them were born two children who are Mrs. James M. Crouch of
Michigan City and Mrs. Henrietta Thornton of this city, who with the widow
survives him. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Ella McManus of New
Albany, Ind., and Mrs. Mary Buckman and Mrs. Robert Laffey of Louisville,
Ky.
Mr. Thornton came to Bloomington at an early age and since that time has
been connected with the stone industry of this city. He served for many
years as foreman of the Central Stone mill, later becoming connected with
the Bowman, King Stone Co. Since his firm's merge with the Indiana
Limestone Co., Mr. Thornton has been foreman at the Indiana Hill Stone Co.
Mr. Thornton was a devout member of the St. Charles Catholic Church. The
remains will be taken to New Albany Wednesday were funeral services will be
held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church at nine o'clock Thursday morning.
Mr. Thornton will be missed by a large circle of friends who throughout his
illness were constantly at his side.
Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 21, 1914, p. 5.
Plans of the Nashville Trust Company for establishing a new bank are well
under way. The building will be a two-story structure, 28x60, of brick
veneer, with basement and a rest room for farmers and others on the second
floor. The furniture is now being made to order, and a Victor Manganese
safe of six tons weight has been selected as the "strong box." A deal is on
today for the purchase of a lot on the south side of Main Street between the
Taggart wareroom and the Masonic and K. of P. building. A stockholder
informed the Democrat man that it was the intention to have the building
ready for occupancy and open for the transaction of business on or before
August 1.
Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 21, 1914, p. 5.
Mrs. W. H. Newmister of near Kelp was in town yesterday on her return from a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Cliff Ralphy (sic) at Indianapolis.
Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 21, 1914, p. 5.
John R. Bush, age 23, and Miss Edna Snider, 18, were married on the 16th
inst., at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Snider, near
Helmsburg. Rev. A. B. Bruner officiating. The groom is a son of Tighlman
Bush, deceased.
Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 21, 1914, p. 5.
Andrew Hash and Miss Josie Fleener were united in marriage last Monday at
the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fleener, near Needmore.
Rev. W. E. Prather tied the knot. The bride is 17 years old. The groom is
a son of George Hash of Monroe County and is in his 28th year.