120 YEARS AGO
North Vernon Sun
North Vernon, Indiana
Thursday May 13, 1880
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Local and Miscellaneous News
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MOSES ALEXANDER
At the Star Clothing Store will pay Cincinnati Market Price in
Cash for
Wool.
Cash paid for at Levy's.
Brown Muslin 6 cts at Levy's.
Cheapest Dress goods at Levy's.
Men's Shoes only $1.25 a pair at Levy's.
Fresh meats at George F. Verbarg's.
Get your Cincinnati at Hahn.
Capt. Elliott now sports a regulation cap.
The bug catchers were busily engaged last week.
A new Huckster Wagon for sale. Enquire at Gumble Bros.
Charley Hathaway, of Louisville, was in the city this week.
Mrs. Peter Fries, of Brazil, is visiting friends in this city.
Carpenters are at work on the Otter Creek railroad bridge.
Frank Lathrop the eminent violinist at Odd Fellows Hall, May
19.
Rev. I. B. Granby, preached at the Universalist church,
Sunday.
Last Thursday was Ascension day and generally observed by
Catholics.
Lou Reichle and lady have gone to housekeeping in the First
ward.
Mrs. Baun of Missouri, is visiting friends of her girlhood
days in this
section.
Griff Oliver caught a gang of scrap iron thieves at
Jeffersonville, last
Friday.
August Klingler has opened a cigar factory two doors west of
the post
office.
Born to Nick Gasper and wife, on Wednesday of last week, a
twelve pound
daughter.
Mrs. J. D. New, daughter and son, returned home from
Washington last
Thursday.
The lightning burned out two telegraph instruments in the
Lawrenceburg
office last Sunday.
Mrs. John Greer and daughter, of Seymour, were visiting
friends in this
city yesterday.
Last Monday Dr. Greene removed a troublesome tumor from the
head of
Herman Foke.
John McCarnan who has been confined to his house for a long
time, is
very low and it is feared that he will never recover.
Mrs. Phillip Huber, of Bowling Green, Ky., was last week
visiting
friends and relatives in this neighborhood.
Charley Case went up to Indianapolis Monday, to testify before
the
United States grand jury in the Fulton counterfeit case.
Stubb Kimball is at home and confined to the house by
sickness.
Fred Naner and Miss Lizzie Hess, of Vernon, were married on
Tuesday, May
11, at the residence of the bride's parents near that town.
A two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watson, that had
been sick
all its life, was found dead in its bed last Thursday morning.
Charley Olcott has purchased property near his mother's
residence and
moved his family into it. He intends remaining in the city
permanently.
Harry Jones who has for the past year been practicing law in
Columbus,
has returned to Versailles, where he is now filling the
responsible
position of deputy clerk.
Abe Doll was so elated over his election to the office of
treasurer of
this city, that he went straight-way and purchased a new buggy
and bell
organ. It is strange how these things do effect men.
The McGovern perjury case that was set for trial in the
Jackson Circuit
Court on Monday, May 21st, has been by Judge Carr continued
until
Friday, June 4th, on account of other business that will
occupy the time
of the Judge until then.
Andy Bauman, Lou Hill, Holton and a number of others went up
to
Indianapolis Monday in obedience to a summons to appear before
the
United States grand jury and testify in the case of the
alleged
counterfeiters caught near Queensville.
Ed. Burge, Master Mechanic of the Cincinnati Southern railroad
has moved
his family to Somerset, Ky., the central point of that road
between
Cincinnati and Chatanooga. His many friends in this section
will be
glad to hear of his well deserved promotion.
Last week while Charles Sherman and family, who live a short
distance in
the country were absent from their home a gang of tramps
invaded their
house and robbed it of a number of articles of wearing
apparel and a
considerable amount of provisions, and skipped the country
before their
depradations had been discovered.
HARDENBURG HASH
Mr. J. E. Harrison is talking of having a picnic beofe many
weeks.
The assessor is getting acquainted with every citizenin the
township.
Quite a number intend going on the excursion, one week from
today.
Horse shoe pitching and a few games at croquet are the
principal
amusements just now.
The Phonograph was exhibited to a small crowd at the school
house last
Tuesday night.
Is it not getting about time to think about the Harvest Home?
Have not
heard anything about it this spring.
Mr. C. W. Hinsdale, O. & M. train dispatcher came over from
Seymour last
Monday, to catch minnows to use for bait at White river.
J. L. Kindrick has purchased a portable hay press that runs by
steam
power. He will have it ready for business in time to press
this years
crop.
Mr. Jno. Van Riper will take charge of the post office at this
place
soon. Mr. Jno. Sullivan has run it perfectly satisfactory for
several
years.
OAK GROVE GLEANINGS
Corn planting is in progress.
Smith Greenwood is hauling cross-ties for Jap Marsh.
Little & Brown are delivering spoke timber to R. Leavitt, at
Vernon.
Dan'l Skinner has moved into the house vacated by Wm. Crocket,
and is
working for Mr. Parkill.
Jones & Thompson, of North Vernon were in this neighborhood
looking at
the land belonging to the Miller estate with a view of
purchasing. They
desire it for the timber.
William Wallace an ex-Federal soldier and Martin Aultman, an
ex-confederate, both of whom in spite of the bloody war now
being
carried on by the republicans -- with their mouths, have
concluded this
the war is over and that the hates and strife of almost a
score of years
ago, should be buried, have formed a partnership in the [
]
business and they are doing a [ ] business. Both
participated in
the battles of Chicamauga, Shilo and other hard fought
battles, and both
were good soldiers.
BUTLERVILLE BATCH
Conductor Fitzmaurice and family were visiting at J. C. Lee's,
Sunday.
Social at the residence of Rev. Evan, Thursday night. It will
well
repay a visit. Go.
An infant child of W. A. Hill, died last Saturday, and was
buried at
Brush Creek cemetery Sunday.
Bennett Grooms is the possessor of two chickens that were
hatched from
one egg, and are alive and as healthy as any in the brood.
The Methodists will remodel their church and add improvements
that will
cost from $400 to $500 immediately.
WE'RE GOING DOC. MONROE.
When we get our new Times office completed we are going to
invite our
brother quill drives and have a dance. There's Marsh,
Hoading, Simpson,
Daily, Shank, Boland, Abernathy, Rettig, Whitson, Frysinger,
Ryan,
Brown, Reed, Salgrove and a score of others that we can't call
to mind.
Going to have Col. Horace Scott, John Lyle, Kennedy Brown, Dan
Smith and
Col. John Cummins too. These all be christians, but that
makes nothing
out. -- Seymour Times.
CUPID'S COUPLINGS
St. Mary's Catholic Church last Sunday, was the scene of two
interesting
events at least to the parties themselves and their immediate
friends;
one was the marriage of F. W. Long to Susie Brolley, Rev.
Father [Missi
?] officiating, and the other the baptism of the groom
immediately
preceding the marriage ceremony. After the two interesting
ceremonies
the happy couple repaired to the residence of the brides
parents when a
reception was given a few select friends that lasted until
evening when
they departed to their future home in Bigger township, taking
with them
the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
TREASURER
We are authorized to announce the name of WILLIAM CLAYPOLE,
Vernon
township, as a candidate for Treasurer of Jennings county,
subject to
the decision of the Democratic nominating convention, to be
held at
Vernon, May 22nd, 1880.
We are authorized to announce the name of ABRAM WAUGHTEL, of
Geneva
township, as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of
Jennings county,
subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating
convention, to be
held May 22.
SHERIFF
We are authorized to announce the name of FREDERICK W.
VERBARG, of
Center township, as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of
Jennings
county, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating
convention.
EDITORIAL NEWS AND COMMENT
Judge New is the coming man.
Republicans of Jennings County are demanding a change of
leadership.
The Ohio Democracy last week instructed their delegates for
Thurman.
Hon. Frank Landers was canvassing Jackson and adjoining
counties last
week.
Godleve S. Orth is looming up as the probable republican
candidate for
Governor.
The surest indication of political defeat is dissatisfaction
in the
party rank and file; such is the condition of the republicans
in this
county.
A party to be successful must have an honest and energetic
newspaper to
defend the claims. The only party in this county possessing
such a
thing is the democracy.
The Crawford County Democrat has a strong sensible and just
article on
the candidacy of Hon. Jeptha D. New for the democratic
congressional
nomination in this district. Will appear next. week.