120 YEARS AGO
North Vernon Sun
North Vernon, Indiana
March 25, 1880
"Spring am comin'."
Burdette, Monday night, at Vernon .... BOTTOM PRICES on
Clothing at J. D.
Cone & Co's.
Go and hear Burdette, just for fun, Monday night, March 29th.
Peter Wahl's
barber shop is the place for a good clean shave. Pat
Dickerson and Lon
King, have gone into the nursery business.
For cheap Wall paper and Borderings buy of J. D. Cone & Co.
Dr. E. H.
Sable of Charleston, was in this city on Saturday last. Wall
paper 20
percent less than city prices, at J. D. Cone & Co. Choice
Michigan Early
Rose seed potatoes for sale at C. C. Alley's. Considerable
interest is
manifested in the approaching business boom. Moses Alexander
is planting a
new sidewalk in front of his residence. Fish and oysters at C.
C. Alley's,
fresh and in any quantity and of the best quality. Lewis Law
makes a tip
top chairman and Sam Gardner handles the pencil like an old
hand. Mary
Sawyer was taken to the Female Reformatory, at Indianapolis, by
Sheriff
Dixon, last week. The Columbus Democrat says the waterworks'
whistle in
that city can be heard fifteen miles or more. For a good
cigar or brand
of chewing tobacco go to John Rech's barber shop. He keeps a
good
assortment. Bob Burdette will supply talk on "The Rise and
Fall of the
Mustache", at Vernon next Monday night, 29th. David Bay, is
building an
addition to his livery stable, which will be used as an
agricultural
implement warehouse. Nancy E. Clem, of Indianapolis, was last
week sent
to the Female Reformatory for four years and fined $100, for
perjury. Mrs.
Jake Dedlinger died last Thursday of fever, and was buried at
Saturday. Her
child was just two weeks old the day its mother died.
The residence of C. C. Ferrer, of Edinburg, was entered by
burglars on
Friday morning last, and a daring attempt to carry off valuables
made.
After chloroforming some of the members of the household, the
burglars were
scared away.
Marshall Vawter arrested Birdy Jones, of Deputy, who was fleeing
the country
with Sell Baily, last Saturday night and confined her at the
Biggin house
until morning when A. J. McClellan came up and conveyed her to
the arms of
her almost heart broken mother.
O. O. Stealey, of the Courier-Journal, passed down the J. M. &
I. road
yesterday. Beginning with the first of next month he will take
up his head
quarters permanently at Indianapolis in order to keep the
Courier-Journal
more fully posted in Indiana politics.
John C. Prather, of Reddington, Jackson County, was arrested and
taken to
Indianapolis on Friday last for passing counterfeit money.
Several dollars
in silver -- counterfeit -- were found upon his person when
arrested.
Prather has a pretty bad record for crime, being once charged
and tried for
murder.
Col. J. R. Shaler, superintendent, of the J. M. & I. passed over
the Madison
branch last Thursday, on a tour of inspection and since then we
have learned
that he has not only determined to place the road in first class
condition,
but that after April 1st, the wages of the employes will be
advanced ten per
cent. This will be good news for the faithful employes of that
corporation.
Dr. I. H. Drake, one of the most successful and skillful
physicians of
Ripley county has sold his property and moved to Shelbyville,
where he has
resolved to reside the remainder of his days. The citizens of
Shelbyville
have cause to congratulate themselves upon the accession of the
Doctor and
his family, who they will find a very desireable addition to the
community.
Two fine brook mares, sound and gentle, for sale cheap, for
further
particulars call on or address Dr. J. M. Lyle, Commiskey, Ind.
The passenger train that connection with No. 4 in the morning,
has been
discontinued and Conductor Walter Ferguson, has moved his family
back to
this city.
The democrats of Bigger township will run William Shook against
Ben Wildman
for trustee. A republican who gave us this information included
to the
opinion that Shook would win.
Col. Horace Scott has advertised for proposals for the building
of the North
Vernon, Greensburg and Rushville railroad. Parties interested
will find the
advertisement in another column.
Sell Bailey has notified the officers of the O. & M. railroad
that he is
ready to go to work again at the water tank, near Deputy. From
this we are
inclined to the opinion that he has recovered from the fright
that our
officials gave him Saturday night.
Riley Elliott is not satisfied with either ticket nominated and
will not
rest content until he nominated a pure unadulterated greenback
ticket. The
only thing in the way of his accomplishing the latter is that he
is unable
to find enough of his party friends to make a ticket.
Last Wednesday being the anniversary of Fritz Webbers marriage,
he
celebrated the event by spreading sumptious lunch to which he
invited his
host of friends who enjoyed it highly. Fritz makes a splendid
host and has
a host of friends who are always ready to assist him in such
occasions.
Chas. Coryell, R. M. Thompson and J. B. Smith, who were apointed
by Judge
Berkshire to divide the Appling farm, near Butlerville, between
the heirs,
completed their labors last Thursday, by setting apart 65 acres
on the west
side to Fred Appling and the remainder to Mrs. Wilson. Their
actions have
given satisfaction to all parties concerned.
George Hovey, of Batesville, and candidate for assessor of his
township was
in to see us Tuesday, George was a republican candidate for
Representative
of Ripley county at the last election and was defeated for the
reason he
straddled the wrong ticket. George is to good a man to train
with the crowd
that is now making a cold paw of him.
George Whitcomb and Miss Ida Briant were married at Versailles
last
Wednesday evening and
immediately returned to this city where they were entertained at
the
residence of the groom's
parents.
W. H. Kimball of Pine Knot, Ky., has placed us under obligation
for late
copies of Atlanta papers. He and Jimmy Green are located at
that station
and are pleased with their situation.
NEBRASKA:
Nebraska was well represented at Butlerville, during the
festival. James
Rice, who has been sick for some time, is steadily regaining his
health.
Nathan Cox drew $13.50 from the O. & M. Ry. Aid and Benefit
Association, for
Time, he was sick in February. Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Grinstead, of
Cincinnati,
were visiting relatives in this place last week. Sam continues
to shout for
Grant. The case of John Reynolds vs. William E. Kelley for
possession of
property that Kelley had rented of Reynolds was tried before
Squire Johnson
Saturday resulting in favor of Reynolds. Kelly will take an
appeal.
Preparations are being made for another dance at Fruhauf's Hall,
Friday
night, April 2nd.
OAK GROVE:
They have a brand new boy baby over at Levi Fosters. A little
child of Mr.
Storey was buried here on the 16th. George Ritz, Jr., and
Malinda Miller
were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on the 18th inst. in
the presence
of a large number of guests. After the ceremony a sumptious
repast was
partaken of by all present. May success attend the happy couple
through
life. The democracy are confident that they will elect their
entire
ticket at the coming election. All we ask is a fair show and
that we are
determined to have, and will will show the rads the largest
democratic
majority that they have seen in the township for some time.
LOVETT:
The wood contractors did not fill the bill for tools. Miss
Dell Rosebery
of this place is visiting in Johnson County. Tobias Williamson
of Ills.,
has been visiting at J. W. Campbells for the past few days.
R. W. Wood,
our energetic blacksmith is doing a rattling business and
building spring
wagons. F. W. Shepherd one of our blacksmiths will move to
Brewersville
in a short time and there engage in same business. A. J. Hahn
& Son have
seed sweet potatoes for sale.
SCIPIO SCRAPS:
Mr. G. F. Amick went to the city last week. Mrs. Thomas
Wilkerson is
slowing convalescing.
George H. Houser was seen in town one day last week. Squire
Keifer still
continues to furnish music for the boys at his sanctum.
Business was quite
lively in Esq. Thompson's court last week -- cause, disputed
title of right
of way. The average age of a harness shop, in Scipio, is two
weeks. Many
causes are assigned to the death of the last one. Married at
the residence
of the brides parents near this village, March 16th by Rev. G.
H. Houser,
James W. Jones and Angeline Mowry. Our public school has
closed with many
regrets on the part of the patrons and pupils. The school this
winter
having been the grandest achievement in that direction, ever
accomplished in
this place. The closing exercises were, consequently, very
imposing
consisting of well-spread tables as a noon repast - a festivity
second none;
and the literary exercises by the pupils which were well chosen
and very
suitable for the occasion; and the principal's address to the
patrons and
pupils, in which were many practical points in reference to the
present and
past conditions of the school, and its future necessities. It
is
confidently hoped that our school will again be supported with
such
efficient management as it has been this winter. The citizens
are making a
strenuous effort to secure Mr. Johnson's services for a spring
term of
school.
BUTLERVILLE BATCH:
Charley Robinson, the patent right man, is in town, seeking whom
he may
devour. John Kuntz, brother of Robert, has purchased the
Stanley farm and
is moving to it. The festival at the Baptist Church was a grand
success.
Over $180 were netted the managment. Young Davis, who was
stabbed, at the
Connelley school house, sometime since, is out of danger and
rapidly
recovering.
Word has reached here that Thomas Morris and Elzora Griffin were
married at
the residence of the bride's parents, Greenwood, Johnson county,
last week.
Dr. Givins, who practiced here some 12 years ago, was in town,
this week,
looking up a location. After taking a bird's-eye view of the
place, he
concluded to go elsewhere. Neddie Bewly was so seriously
injured last
Friday, while attempting to jump on a moving train, that it was
necessary
to sew up his wound. In this connection it may not be amiss to
comment on
the criminal folly of boys indulging in this pernicious
practice. A few
well selected and assorted switchings judiciously and forcibly
applied would
no doubt have a good effect. As to the "15 foolishness" Eph
Hutton can't
do it; Sam Hamilton can; Jule Grinstead says it can't be done;
Billy Hutton
wants to bet on it; Mr. Bewley says it's nonsense; Scott
Harrington tried it
but failed; Joe Pool is losing flesh over it; Mose Ferris can do
all but the
13, 15, 14, combination; Dr. Kelly offers $5 for a rule to move
it, and
still the ----- foolishness goes on.
DEPUTY:
Bounding Bailey Brakes from Birdie to Escape the Officers.
The attempted eloping of Birdie Jones with Sell Bailey, a
married man last
Saturday night, created considerable excitement in this little
village.
While an elopement by the parties was expected by those who
observed the
signs --- of the times, yet no one expected it so soon. Bailey
is a married
man who has been in the employ of the O. & M. at the water tank
between here
and Paris for the past two years and about one month ago for
some cause sent
his family to Chicago and immediately took up his residence with
Mrs.
Foster, Birdies mother, where he has remained ever since. On
the 10th inst.
he resigned his position with the intention as he expressed it
of first
visiting his mother at Cold Springs and then joining his family
at Chicago.
He kept up a continual correspondence during his absence with
Birdie. The
following letter was captured at Holmes and is a sample of the
bliss they
reveled in: Birdie, Dear Wife, I will be on the No. 7 Saturday
evening meet
me and we will go to Charlestown and remain over Sunday and then
make
further arrangements to go to the far west where we can revel in
the bliss
of love together. Bailey.
It appears that Birdie did as directed but that when they
reached North
Vernon and Bailey witnessed the movement of the city officers he
concluded
he had gone about as far as was healthy and deserting his
intended victim
struck out for the south on foot at a rate of speed that would
have excited
the envy of a Ten Broeck or Parole. He is gone, no more shall
we gaze upon
his beautiful (?) form. He has left a number of creditors at
this place,
yet our people are thankful we have him no more among us. Good
bye, Bailey.