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Does anyone know if any records exist from this place?
In the 1880 census an entry has Mina Rernon as an inmate at the poor
farm. I think this is probably Mina Rohrdanz and wonder if there are
any records?
Thanks
gypsy
Chesterton Tribune - November 26, 1885
Grand Jury
Having Inspected the Jail and County Farm, the Following Reports are
Given
County Jail
To the Hon. Judge of Porter Circuit Court
The grand jury would report this 11th day of Nov., 1885 as follows: The
grand jury find upon inspection of the jail that its general management
is good and that it is apparently sufficient for the safe keeping of
prisoners. They however consider that from the construction of the
building unnecessary rigor is compelled in the treatment of prisoners,
the accommodations are not sufficiently convenient to conduce to their
health or reformation, and we would recommend such an outlay as will
make a proper change in this respect. The outer walls should be made
sufficiently strong so as to allow proper exercise of the prisoners and
give room for keeping them separate.
Edwin L.
Furness, Foreman
W. L.
Gott, Clerk
Poor Farm
The grand jury report Nov. 11, 1885, that we find the poor farm to
consist of 200 acres, about 65 acres of which are tillable land in
tolerably fair condition - 50 acres of grub and marsh land are used for
pasture and the balance is _____ marsh land, producing a poor quality of
hay, which is cut by hand and poled off to the upland. There are also
70 acres of wood land 1 1/2 miles from the farm, which furnishes the
needed fuel.
There are at present 34 inmates, male and female, of the asylum, 3 of
whom are young children and 14 are feeble minded of imbecile. All who
are able are required to work about the house or farm.
There are 16 head of cattle (cows and heifers) 2 horses and 40 head of
swine, large and small.
The cost of keeping the poor over and above the income of the farm is
from $1,200 to $1,600 per year and the grand jury would recommend the
county commissioners to consider if it is not possible to make the
institution self-supporting. If the land now owned cannot be put into
better condition by drainage and fertilizing, it would be advisable we
think to obtain if possible more land suitable for growing crops.
The condition of the inmates we find to be reasonably good, but there
are many improvements which might and should be made. We would
recommend the county commissioners to make and put in force a code of
rules and regulations for the management of the institution and that
they require as the law provides a detailed report to their board at its
spring and fall sessions, in writing, of the time and manner of the
admission of paupers, their health and fitness to labor the results of
their industry and the expenses incurred.
Edwin L. Furness, Foreman
W.L. Gott, Clerk
I certainly like seeing the INPORTER word show up in my email box. More
activity on this list is WONDERFUL!
The following is one of the lines I am searching for in Porter county
area.
Sophia VOSS ROHRDANZ's death is recorded at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
Chesterton in 1887. She was survived by 2 sons and 5 daughters. She
was a widow, apparently her husband, Gus, died in Mecklenburg. The
children that I have been able to find are as follows:
1) Fredrick, born 1839 in Prussia, married Sophie KETTLE. Came to
Indiana about 1866. Lived in Crocker I think. Died around 1902.
Fredrick and Sophie had 6 children, 4 died young and two grew to
adulthood. Minnie (Wilhelmina) married Gottlieb GREIGER. Christian died
at age 25.
Gottlieb and Minnie GREIGER had Albert, Bertha, Emilie, Edward, Martha,
and Clara.
Albert GREIGER married Mae DICKINSON and lived in Whiting. Bertha
married Jerry H MARQUART. Emilie married Walter GRAUBMAN. Edward, no
further info. Martha married William O. ARNDT. Clara married Stuart
MALINGS.
2) Ernestine, born around 1844. Married Friedrick GENSSON circa 1868.
Died between 1919 and 1926. Last name is not certain. Pastor at St.
Paul's recorded the last two children's baptisms with the last name of
GENS and GENZ. Cannot locate anything on this family. I believe there
are several more children, but to date have not been able to locate
them.
The two children baptized at St. Paul's were Heinrich Carl Wilhelm GENS,
1881, and Louise Ernestine Sophie GENZ in 1883.
3) Mary Sophia, married Johann GIELOW (GELOW). Children were Christian,
Fredrick, August, Henry, Christina, Mary, Bertha, John, William. Mary
Sophia may have been the second wife, I do not know if she is the mother
of all the children.
Christina GIELOW married Frank E JOHNSON, who apparently had a general
store in Chesterton. No idea as to whom the other GIELOW children
married - yet.
4) Wilhelm John, came to Indiana about 1876, married Wilhelmine VOSS
circa 1876. 8 children born to this marriage. Louise, Anna Louise,
Sophia, Ernstine, Ida, Martha, Bertha, William. Louise married Wilhelm
MROHS. This whole family moved to the area of Flint, Michigan around
1913. (My direct line)
5) Louise, born 1853. Married John VOSZ/VOSS/FOSS. Children were
Frank, who married Hilda LUND, and owned Frank Foss's Sample Room in
Chesterton.
John Ernest who married Lillian HEIDEN; Anna and Albert died young;
Henry died in 1961; William, nothing further known; Paul, married
Augusta HUHR; Fred who died in 1918 at age 27; and Arthur who married
Gladys WALKER.
These families all were of the Lutheran faith and had several Godparents
for their children. The names of the Godparents are as follows: I do
not know if these persons are related or just good friends.
Heinrich LINDEMA
Carl FRESE
Mimi HELLER
Ernstine LORENZ
Ernst GRESE
Louis GRESE
Ludwig GRESE
Christine GRESE (at one point I thought Christine may have been a
ROHRDANZ, but no info to support it - or NOT support it)
Friedricke GRESE
Wilhelm BEHM, Jr
Wilhelm GENS
Fritz GENSEN (is this Fred Gens or Gensson, husband of Ernestine above?)
Wilhelmine HUEHR (was Godmother to two different children of the family)
Maria SCHWARTZ (was Godmother to Three different children of the family)
Heinrich SCHWARTZ
Henrietta HAGEMEISTER
Christine PREIS
Elizabeth ROEHRDANZ (hmm, that name - but I have never found any other
mention of this Elizabeth)
Johana BEVE
Herman WEGNER
Emilie SCHROEDER
Being Lutheran, I am a bit familiar with the practice of Godparents.
Some of ours are family and some are friends. I am trying to determine
if any of the above listed persons are relatives, or just good friends.
Would be very interested in hearing from anyone who might have any of
these names in the family.
Have a good one,
gypsy
4. Daniel 3) HESSER [Peter2, Johann1]
b. abt 1790 ,Jefferson, Ohio
d. .........
md. 2 June 1811 ,Crawford, Ohio
TO: Sarah HENDREN
5. John Conrad 3) HESSER [Peter2,Johann1]
b. 22 Dec 1791 ,Steubenville, Ohio
d. 2 Dec 1844 ,Rock Island, Illinois
md. 19 Nov 1809 ,Crawford, Ohio
TO:
*Sarah ADRIAN OR EDGEROIN d/o Jacob
ADRIAN or EDGEROIN and
Keturah COLE
b. 20 June 1793 of Crawford, Cecil, MD
d. 2 Oct 1867 ,,Ohio
Children:
9. i. Peter 4) HESSER b. 1811
10. ii. Jacob HESSER b. 1812
11. iii. Andrew HESSER b. 1814
iv. Catherine HESSER
b. 13 Apr 1816 ,Jefferson, OH
v. Jennie HESSER
b. 9 May 1818 ,Jefferson, OH
vi. Betsey HESSER
b. 14 Dec 1820 ,Jefferson, OH
d. ....... ,Jefferson, Ohio
md 1841 ,Jefferson, Ohio
TO:
Zachariah WILLIAMS
vii. Sarah A. HESSER
b. 20 Sep 1822 Bucyrus Twp.,
Crawford, Ohio
viii. Phoebe HESSER
b. 10 Apr 1824 Sandusky,
Erie, Ohio
d. bef 1849 ,Rock Island, ILL
md. c 1845 ,Muscatine, Iowa
TO:
John MOREHEAD
b. 10 Oct 1820 ,Jefferson, OH
d. ........ ,Rock Island, ILL
Children all born Rock Isl.
co. Illinois
(1) Andrew MOREHEAD
(2) Sarah Elizabeth MOREHEAD
b. 1848
(3) Mary Ann MOREHEAD
ix. Lucinda HESSER
b. 20 Oct 1826 ,Jefferson, OH
d. ..... Salem, Marion, OR
md. c 1844 ,Jefferson, Ohio
TO:
..... LONG
x. Matilda HESSER b. 1828
xi. John HESSER b. 1830
xii. Eliza Jane HESSER
b. 25 Oct 1832 Sandusky,
Erie, Ohio
d. ........
md. .......
TO:
John KENNEDY
xiii. Jonathan HESSER b. 1834
xiv. Isaac Thomas HESSER
b. 1836 Muscatine, Oskaloosa
Iowa
d. 20 Apr 1906 Stillwater,
Payne, Oklahoma
md. 12 Nov 1856 Stillwater,
Payne, Oklahoma
TO:
Sarah Jane FOX
b. 29 May 1822 .........
d. 14 July 1901 Stillwater,
Payne, Oklahoma
6. Jonathan 3) HESSER [Peter2,Johann1]
b. 1 Nov 1792 ,Louden, Virginia
d. 26 Feb 1876 ,Stark, Ohio
md. 23 May 1816 ,Jefferson, Ohio
TO:
Casina VIERS d/o Brice BIERS & unkn
b. 5 May 1800 ,Jefferson, Ohio
d. .........
Children:
i. Permelia Ann 4) HESSER
b. 15 Feb 1817 ,Jefferson, OH
d. .........
md. ........
TO: Shaphat CRISS
children:
(1) Jonathan CRISS
(2) Lucian CRISS
(3) Ella CRISS
(4) Charles CRISS
ii. James Warren 4) HESSER
b. 9 Mar 1819 ,Jefferson, OH
d. ........
md1) .......
TO: Sophia HUMPHREY
md2) ..........
TO: Maria Ann HAHN
iii. Amanda 4) HESSER
b. 20 Nov 1821 ,Stark, Ohio
d. .......
md. ......
TO: Lucian SHOEMAKER
Children:
(1) Parmelia Ann SHOEMAKER
(2) Sarah Cascena SHOEMAKER
12. iv. John Elisha 4) HESSER b. 1828
v. Mary Margaret 4) HESSER
b. 14 June 1831 ,Stark, Ohio
d. .......
md. ......
TO:
Comfort RANNEY
Children:
(1) Luther RANNEY
(2) Sadie RANNEY
(3) Luella RANNEY
(4)James RANNEY
vi. Basil/Basille 4) HESSER
b. 29 Aug 1833 ,Stark, Ohio
13.vii. Madison Webester 4) HESSER
Continued on #3
Wilma Fleming Haynes
gencon(a)harborside.com
My HESSER line is one of my direct lines - So many of the same names
repeated generation after generation - This is what I have, do these names
mean anything to you? I would appreciate any corrections, additions - I will
send this in more than one posting -
5th gr gp
1. Johann Conrad 1) HESSER
b. c1725 from Palantinate upon the
Rhine, Germany
d. Dec 1789 ,Louden, Virginia
md 1755 German Town, Pennsylvania
TO:
Anna ........
b. abt 1734 .........
d 1818 ,Louden, Virginia
Children: [that I know of]
2. i. xPeter Conrad HESSER b. c1764
3. ii. Andrew HESSER b. 1762
4th gr gp
2. Peter Conrad 2) HESSER [Johann1]
b. c1764 Germantown, Philadelphia, PA
d. ............
md 1789 ,Steubenville, Ohio
TO:
Hannah or Catherine .........
b. .........
d. .........
Children:
4. i. Daniel 3) HESSER ......
5. ii. John Conrad HESSER b. 22 Dec 1791
6. iii. Jonathan HESSER b. 1 Nov 1792
7. iv. xAndrew HESSER b.1795
v. Francis Ann HESSER
b. 1801 ,Jefferson, Ohio
d. 5 Sep 1867 ,Jefferson, OH
md .........
TO:
Andrew RALSTON
vi. Margaret HESSER
b. 1 June 1804 ,Jefferson, OH
d. ........
md1) abt 1819 ,Jefferson, OH
TO:
Andrew MOORHEAD
md2)7 Nov 1843 ,Rock Isl. Ill
TO: Jacob COLEMAN
Children all by 1/hus
(1) John MOORHEAD b. 10 Oct 1820
(2) Alexander MOORHEAD b ......
(3) Jane Margaret MOORHEAD b.1837
(4) George MOORHEAD b ......
8. vii. Peter 3) HESSER b. 1806
3. Andrew 2) HESSER [Johann1]
b. 9 Nov 1762 Germantown,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
d. 15 Apr 1807 ,Louden, Virginia
md. abt 1788 ,Louden, Virginia
TO:
Hannah WARNER
b. 15 June 1773 ............
d. 20 Aug 1820 ,Louden, Virginia
Children:
i. Elizabeth 3) HESSER
b. 1789 ,Louden, Virginia
d. ...........
md. 11 Mar 1811 ,Louden, VA
TO:
John W. DAVIS -d Ohio
Child:
(1) Levi DAVIS
b. 1 July 1805 ,Louden, VA
d. 6 June 1886 Falls Twp.
Hawking, Ohio
md. 15 Aug 1830 ,Muskingum
Ohio
TO:
Mary Ann RODMAN
b. 1812 ,,Pennsylvania
d. 1 Dec 1886 Falls Twp
Hawking, Ohio
ii. Sarah 3) HESSER b. 1791
iii. Marabaugh or Mary 3) HESSER
b. 5 Sep 1792 ,Louden, VA
d. 24 June 1884 ,Louden, VA
md. ..........
TO:
Samuel George QUEEN
iv. John 3) HESSER
b. 6 June 1794 ,Louden, VA
d. 5 Oct 1824 ........
md. 5 Oct 1824 ,Louden, VA
TO:
Lydia MARKS
v. Peter 3) HESSER
vi. David 3) HESSER
b. 1798 , Louden, Virginia
d. 5 Nov 1877 ............
md. 19 Feb 1822 ,Louden, VA
TO: Alcinda THOMPSON
vii. Andrew 3) HESSER
b. 1799 ,Louden, Virginia
d. .........
md. 27 Oct 1825 ,Louden, VA
TO:
Mary BITZER
viii. Lucinda 3) HESSER
b. ....... ,Louden, Virginia
d. .......
md. 20 Jan 1822 ,Louden, VA
TO:
Thomas POULTIN
ix. Thomas James 3) HESSER b ...
x. Cornelia 3) HESSER
b. no date ,Louden, Virginia
d. 1883/1888 ..........
md. ........
TO:
Lycurges DAVIS no dates
xi. male child
xii. male child
xiii. Emaline Amanda 3) HESSER
xiv. Nancy 3) HESSER
md. .....
TO:
........ MORRIS
continued on #2
Wilma Fleming Haynes
gencon(a)harborside.com
A great big thank you to gypsy for the indexing clues and Steve Shook for the obit transcripts that I am sharing with the list. You two are GREAT.. tootie
Gypsy wrote: May 19, 1881: obit Abigal Garvey Died Eva Osborn.
Steve wrote: I checked the newspapers that I have that correlate to the dates you
provided per your request. Here's what I found...
OBITUARY.
GARVEY. -- Abigail Robison Garvey, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Dec.
20th, 1818, and died April 17th, 1881, aged 62 years, 3 months and 28
days.
In the year 1833 she moved with her parents to Indiana. In 1840 she
united with the Baptist church in Valparaiso. In 1853 she was married to
Duncan Garvey. The fruit of this union was five children, 2 sons and 3
daughters. She always lived strong in the faith which she professed, and
on her death bed she told her friends she was ready and willing to die,
for she was going to rest.
IN MEMORIAM.
Yes, thou'rt gone, our mother dear,
No more thy form we'll greet;
Thy gentle voice no longer hear;
No more on earth we'll meet.
To heaven thou'rt gone; thou could'st not stay.
The trials of life no longer bear;
O, may we labor, watch and pray,
That we may meet thee there.
Farewell, dear mother, in that bright home,
That house not made with hands,
We hope to meet and with thee roam
O'er the eternal strands.
R.J.A.
Source: Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; May
19, 1881, Volume 25, Number 20, Page 1, Column 6
================================
In Memoriam.
The following lines are inscribed to Miss Eva Osborn, who died the 9th
of April after an illness of twenty-four hours. Her age was seventeen
years, ten months, and twenty-one days. Her life, though brief, had not
been uneventful nor unsuccessful. She had taught twenty-eight weeks of
school, and by her zeal and kindness, had won the love of her pupils and
the esteem and confidence of the people. On the day following her burial
she was to have resumed her labors, in her former school. She was an
earnest student, a dutiful daughter, and faithful friend. She will long
be missed by the circle in which she moved.
Dearest Eva, thou has left us
And thy loss we deeply feel;
But we know 'tis God bereft us
And he doeth all things well.
But 'tis hard to loss thee darling;
Hard to give thee to the tomb;
And our hearts are sad and lonely
While our home is filled with gloom.
Can we say, "'Tis well, our Father ?"
Can we calmly give her up?
Must we learn the bitter lesson?
Can we drink the dreaded cup?
Yes, 'tis well; since He hath called thee
>From a world of sin and pain,
And when life with us has ended
We may hope to meet again.
Yes! again we will meet our dear one,
In the land beyond the blue,
Where no storms of earth can gather
She will live her life anew.
Father, mother, long will miss thee;
Brothers, sisters, drop a tear,
When at eve they cross the threshold
And behold no Eva near.
And the friends who long hath loved thee
Oft will grieve that thou art gone;
In their past times they will miss thee,
Miss thy smiles and loving tones.
Thou wilt surely be remembered
By thy children thy hast taught;
Thy will often think of Eva,
Often of their teacher talk.
Thou has yielded up the scepter,
Laid each earthly burden down;
At the feet of Christ, the Savior,
And hast gone to wear a crown.
Storms may gather round thy dwelling,
But cannot disturb thy rest;
For the soul we loved, immortal,
Is with angels and the blest.
Now, farewell, we'll not forget thee,
Though on earth we meet no more;
To our hearts we hope to press thee
In the bright forever more.
MAGGIE SLATER.
Source: Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; May
19, 1881, Volume 25, Number 20, Page 2, Column 3
Chesterton Tribune - November 26, 1885
Private advice from Washington indicates that Emmet Woodhull will
receive the appointment of postmaster of Valparaiso. Emmet is a very
good man, personally, but what he ever done for his party or humanity
remains to be discovered.
There is a rumor floating around that the Hon. Thomas J. Wood, the
brilliant ex-congressman of this district has been offered the
Governorship of Washington Territory. If this is true, our friend Jno.
T. Taylor need not spend six weeks in Washington this winter as he
intends. John T.'s weather eye has been turned towards that office for
some time, but circumstances over which which he has no control him to
turn his attentions towards the bird he already has in hand, for without
the most careful watching it may get away from him and go to fields that
are greener.
For some time, past the introduction of newspaper in our public schools
for the benefit of young beginners to read has been agitated among the
best educators of the land, and its possibility and practicability for
beneficial results almost universally conceded, not only as an aid to
advancement in this branch of education, but as creating a taste for
reading, that the dull motony of dry, uninteresting book-study, stunts
rather than improves. The reading of newspapers among children under
the direction of good practical teachers, not only creates a love for
the work but an ardent desire to become fully acquainted with the
passing events of the age in which we live and store the minds with
knowledge that will become practically useful in the present as well as
after life. We do not mean to ignore the use of books altogether by any
means, they are useful in their way of past histories, and biographies
of distinguished men and women, but simply advocate the use of
newspapers as an incentive to a love of reading and knowledge of present
history. In this we think all will agree that it would be wise to adopt
their use in all the schools in the land.
Prof. Phares has now a class of Swedish young men whom he is teaching
evenings. He has introduced The Tribune as a reader for them and with
splendid success. Prof. Phares is noted as one of our best and most
thoroughly practical educators and has given this subject a very careful
consideration. From actual experience he has come to the conclusion
that it will not only be profitable to the pupil and parents, but
eventually to the community at large, to introduce this new feature in
the public schools.
Last Saturday night a number of young men, old enough to know better,
disgraced themselves and the town by a series of rowdy acts. That
evening a couple were married in Johnson's hotel, and these fellows
determined to give them a charivari. Accordingly they went to the house,
and after making considerable noise, were given a keg of beer. This
they brought to the water tank. After the contents of the keg was
drank, they returned to the hotel, this time bent on "cleaning out the
place." Four of them went into the waiting room, and as an excuse said
they wanted to stay all night, and engaged beds. The clerk told them to
pay in advance. This they would not do, and began making a noise. They
were then put out, and but no sooner was this done, than the row
commenced. The rowdies got a heavy piece of timber and battered down
the door. Shots were fired, and for a time things looked serious. But
finally the crowd was dispersed. One of the fellows who aided in
knocking down the door, becoming frightened at what had been done, came
and settled with the hotel keeper for the damages. This charivari
business is a very poor one. It is a relic of barbarism. The crowd of
Saturday night acted more like Digger Indians than civilized beings. Is
there one in that crowd, we ask, who would like to be treated as they
treated that couple? The bursting of the door was pure viciousness,
uncalled for, and the parties, guilty of that act deserved to be shot
down in their tracts.
There is another side to this also. A keg of beer was given to the
crowd. Boys not 14 year old became beastly intoxicated. The parties who
gave the beer laid themselves liable for they had no more right to give
liquor to a minor than a sloon keeper.
This Charivari business should be stopped right now. Those who indulge
in this doubtful fun should be sat upon and should the work of Saturday
night be repeated The Tribune, will give the names of the participants
to the public, and furnish a full account of the facts to the Grand
Jury.
Public Sale
I will offer for sale at my residence in Chesterton, on Saturday,
November 28, 1855. Commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. sharp, the following
property to wit:
3 head of horses, 3 cows, 1 double buggy, 1 phaeton, 1 single buggy, 1
baker's wagon, 1 lumber wagon. 1 sett nickel plate harness, 2 sett
single harness, 1 cutter, ladies' side-saddle, 2 cook stoves, coal
stove, 2 heating stoves, carpets and furniture of every variety, sewing
machine, beds and bedding, dishes, glass and tin ware, Piano, 3 show
cases, clothes wringer, scales, 75 chickens, 50 grain sacks, and other
articles too numerous to mention.
J.C. Coulter HENRY BENSON,
Auctioneer
To The Public
Many readers of The Tribune know Gen. Jasper Packard, for three terms a
member of Congress from the LaPorte district. He is one of the finest
and most popular orators in the State. During the War he made an
honorable record, from the ranks by successive steps, to General. He
has prepared a Historical War Lecture on "The Opening of the
Mississippi," illustrating the same with War Scenes, Battles, Maps,
Portraits of Commanding Officers on both sides, showing the same by a
Powerful Lime Light and first-class Sciopticon, making the views twenty
feet wide in diameter.
The first evening covers that period from "Cairo to Corinth;" the second
"Delta to Vicksburgh." He has about sixty views each evening, made
expressly to illuminate and illustrate these lectures; being hand
painted and beautifully colored, among which are portraits of Grant,
Lincoln, Logan, Sidney Johnston, Pope, Butler, Foote, Farragut,
Pemberton, and others; also the Bombardment of Fort Donaldson, Land
Attack on the same. The Army at Pittsburg Landing View of the
Battlefield, Corinth, Running the Batteries at Island No. 10, Gun Boat
Battles. The Mississippi, Attacks on Forts St. Philip and Jackson,
Batteries in the rear of Vicksburgh, fight with the Confederate Fleet.
These are only a part of the subjects illustrated, but they are full of
interest and conspicuous in the history of the war. With the
explanations of Gen. Packard who participated in the battles and had
personal knowledge of the incidents, the pictures are vivid and
thrilling.
Winter is Coming
But who need regret it, when one can go to Swanson & Son's and get
elegent winter clothes for a song. Provided with a neat warm overcoat,
a warm suit of flannels, a pair of gloves, and a fur cap, anyone can go
through the coldest weather with comfort.
And. By the way, the Ladies and children are not forgotten. Cloaks in
immense variety, low price, and a fit guaranteed. Come and see us. We
are sure we can make you happy.
Swanson & Son.
Notice of Disolution
Notice is hereby given that the firm doing business under the name of
Vincent & Pearce, at Hageman is this day desolved by mutual agreement,
Vincent remaining in the business.
C.A. Vincent
M.B. Pearce
November 11th,
1885.
Vidette Index - May 19, 1881
Genealogical Notes From The Porter Vidette, April 7, 1881 - Sept. 14,
1882
Abstracted, Compiled, and Indexed by Mrs. Kaye Griffiths, Porter County
Public Library
May 19, 1881: Married: Cash Brown to Ester Volke
Jacob Lenburg to Cynthia Blake
Born: George Ritter - dau.
Obit: Rev. Nelson Brakeman
Abigal Garvey
Died: Eva Osborn
William Benedict
Mrs Baker nee Mrs Rose
Mrs Kaler to Ohio
Body of Miss Dunlop moved here
Married: C.B. Dilts to Lelia Coveny
Died: Mrs Rothermel
Hubert Bryant in Colo.
Louise Sievers parents in N.Y.
Mrs Wilcox g.m. DeGoff and aunt Mrs Harris
May 26, 1881: Adm. Not. Benj. Long
Born: Jim Rice - dau.
Myron Baum - dau.
Mrs Purdy keeping baby her dau. Mrs Collar left
Mrs E. VanNess of Mich. Father is J.D. Wilson
Died: Joseph Obart
Able and Lucy Spaulding from N.Y. with niece
Mrs. L.
Mandeville
June 2, 1881: Mr Davis in Neb.
Mr Cheney dau. is Mrs Davis
Died: P.A. Johnson
Clara Seberger sis. is Mrs D.P. Blake
Born: Ara Smith?
Joseph LaMotte in Wis.
Died: child of John Linots
Toft murder case
Mrs Alice Wright nee Unruh
Obit. Mrs Ella Axe
Funeral sermon Rev. Brakeman
Married: George Durand to Kittie Lightfoot
Daniel Heywood to Georgeanna Whipple
P.J. Clifford to Ellen Swanton
Died: Fannie Crisman
Mrs Baker nee Rose nee Price
June 9, 1881: Married: Lee Obits
Died: Julia Harrold in Chi.
Wilbur Younglove
Jerry Sullivan
Ed John from Ohio brother of Prof. Yohn
Married: Mattie Bartholomew to Henry Mott
Died: Child of Joseph Birch
Married: Rev. C.B. Stevens to Louie Benny in
Minn.
Mrs Smith mother of Mrs Malone to Iowa
Married: Kittie Lightfoot to George Durand
J.O. McInerney to Maggie Connerty
Lee Obitto to Myrtle Clifford
Obit. Sara Collar
June 16, 1881: Born: James Anderson - dau.
Ben Anderson - day
Sam Anderson - dau.
Ennis Vandalson - son
Born: A. Maxwell - son
John James - son
Lewis Robbins - son
Married: Johnny Gustofson to Laura Robbins
Died: Mrs George Lewis
Son of A. Crisman
Hubert Bryant in Colo.
Married: Henry Mott to Mattie Bartholomew
Born: E. Zimmerman - dau.
R.P. Davidson of Austin Minn. here for estate
of Abram Stoner
June 23, 1881: Died: Lola Cullen dau of Eli Bartholomew
Born: Tony Smith - ?
John Dunean of Iowa cou. of Mrs Wm Gibbs
Married Harry Shildon to Lulu Bryant
Obit. Hubert Bryant
Reason Bell is adm of estate of John Drawens
dec.
Miss Mate Crathers in Mo.
Mrs Buel and adopted dau. Belle her brother R.
Dunlap - parents in Ill.
June 30, 1881: Died: John Babcock
Andrew Fleming in Kan.
Wm. Philley s-i-l of S.W. Smith
Married: Jennie Drago to George Bratt
Mrs Wm Sager dau. is Mrs Norman
Mr Newton Seward dau. is Flora Dexter
Obit. William Crisman
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Chesterton Tribune - November 5, 1885 cont
Will Chesterton have any entertainments this winter? Even an Uncle
Tom's cabin troupe would be welcome here, so hungry are many for some
kind of amusement.
Six thousand dollars was paid to the County treasurer as taxes last
Friday. It is believed that settling up with the treasurer has had much
to do with causing the dullness of the past two weeks.
Many new improvements have lately been made in the Hillstrom Organ
factory. Just now the store room looks comparatively empty for the
demands from aboard are so numerous that an instrument is shipped as
soon as finished.
Mrs. George Morgan went Wednesday to Indianapolis to secure medical
treatment for her two months old child. The little one is suffering
from a deformed foot, caused by contraction of one of the cords of the
leg.
Postmaster Suman's commission expires on March 31, 1886. Editor
Zimmerman will please make note of this for on or before that date,
Valparaiso will have a new postmaster, and his last name will not
commence with Z either.
About twenty pounds of butter, owned by a South Chicago man, was left in
front of P.A. Johnson's store Monday night to cool. When the owner went
to get it about 10 o'clock he found that some one else had been there
before him. The butter had been stolen by some sneak thief.
Mrs. Charles Lindstrom returned from Chicago last Monday and says her
husband has suffered considerable pain since the operation, and has some
fever but was some better when she returned. He is visited every day by
Dr. Gunn, who seems to take especial interest in the case.
Last week some one entered Blackwell creamery and rifled the trunk of
James Donnelly. A small sum of money and articles of clothing were
taken. Suspicion points to boys who have been in the habit of playing
around the building. A silver watch and other articles of value were
left untouched.
Prof. C.W. Spencer, will give an entertainment at the Grand Circle Rink,
Hageman, Tuesday evening, Nov. 5. Panorama scenes from old and new
Testaments, scenes from the life of Mary Queen of Scots, and a number of
sentimental and comic paintings will be exhibited. No one should fail
to see this as any of the above paintings are well worth the price of
admission. Doors open at 7, Exhibition at 7:30. Admission 15 cts,
children 10.
Notice the change in Julius Barnes & Co's ad this week. Read what they
offer.
Your photograph made by Weller, of Laporte would make a handsome present
to a friend.
In Crawford Kansas, there are 12 newspapers. The last addition to the
list is the Headlight.
Cholera has, within a few weeks swept away a thousand hogs in one
township in Champaign County, Ills., and is rapidly spreading.
Doratha Lahayn et al. transferred to Leander E. Sovereign and he in turn
to Frederick Lahayn 80 acres of land in Liberty township, consideration
$4,000.
An exchange says: If you receive a circular from New York stating that
an organ is to be sent to you in order to introduce it in your locality,
but that four dollars must be sent to pay freight, "don't send it. It
is a ten cent mouth organ."
This is the month when the poet sings "The melancholy days have come,
the saddest of the year, when it is too warm for milk punch, and a
little too cold for beer." Notwithstanding, it is very probably that
this poet will manage to eke out an existence for another month.
Chesterton Markets
Wheat per bushel 87cts
Oats " " 21cts
Potatoes, peach blows 35cts
Turnips 25cts
Butter per pound 10 to 14cts
Lard 7 to 10cts
Eggs, per doz 16cts
Hay, Timothy, per ton $8.00
Hay, Marsh 5.00
NOTICE
>From and after this date, all visitors will not be permitted to visit
The Hillstrom Organ Factory, except on business. We are obliged to make
this rule, for much as we like to have
the public see our factory, the hindrance to our business and danger to
visitors from machinery, belts, etc., makes such a rule necessary.
Hoping the public will take notice and not make it necessary to refuse
any one.
We are respectfully,
C.O. Hillstrom & Co.
Low Prices. Look at them.
Fine-cut tobacco, 30cts.
Dried beef sliced, 15cts.
Pure cider vinegar, 15cts. per gallon
Can punkins, 8cts.
Can peas, 8cts.
Magic yeast cakes, 5 cts. per box.
Other goods as cheap, too numerous to mention. At Wm. Brucker's.
Winter is Coming
But who needs to regret it, when one can go to Swanson & Son's and get
elegent winter clothes for a song. Provided with a neat warm overcoat, a
warm suit of flannels, a pair of gloves, and a fur cap, anyone can go
through the coldest weather with comfort.
And. By the way, the Ladies and children are not forgotten. Cloaks in
immense variety, low price, and a fit guaranteed. Come and see us. We
are sure we can make you happy.
Swanson
& Son
Notice
I have a number of accounts against parties owing Fred Stick for meat.
These knowing themselves indebted to him are requested to call at the
Tribune office and settle the same immediately.
Peter Wiesemann
At a bargain, my house, lot and blacksmith shop. Here is a splendid
chance for the right man. Address or call on John Stemper, Chesterton,
Ind.
[There are 6 applications of license in this edition of the Tribune. In
the village of Chesterton, C. A. Anderson. In the village of
Chesterton, Louis Miller. In the village of Hageman, Theodore
Goetzelman. In the village of Hageman, John Czizek. In the village of
Chesterton, August German. In the village of Chesterton, Charles Lager.
These were typed in full in the November 14 issue of the Tribune, posted
19 December 2002. They can be found in the archives. Someone is
getting lazy here!]
enjoy!
Chesterton Tribune - November 5, 1885
In and About Chesterton
Get Swan Nilson to do your painting.
Jas. Moroney, of Englewood, was in town last week.
Subscribe to the Tribune. Get your friends to subscribe.
Can't you add one name to The Tribune subscription list?
Mr. H. Benson spent three days of this week in the Garden City.
Chas. Johnson sold to Martin Galow to lots in Hageman for $500.
Copies of The Tribune on sale at M. A. Salisbury & Co. every week.
Henry Kruyer, of Valparaiso, was in town Tuesday selling goods to saloon
men.
E.J. Green sold to Sarah J. Green, 40 acres of land in Porter township
for $640.
Ed Green was in Chicago last Sunday. Chicago now has a great attraction
for him.
Magdalena Ackerman sold Peter A., Peterson, two lots at Ackerman's
Corners for $100.
Peterson and Anderson sold to O. J. Sackman 80 acres of land Jackson
township for $4,600.
S.A. Harper is writing up a large number of insurance policies. His
companies are reliable.
A. W. Blaes made a flying visit to Chesterton and spent a few hours with
his family last Tuesday.
Bring your job work to this office. First class facilities for doing
good work. Prices reasonable.
Mrs. John Newquist, who has been so seriously ill for the past two
months, with dysentery, is recovering.
Bridget O'Connor has sold to Catherine Little 40 acres of land near
Chesterton for a nominal consideration.
In the case of Geo. Brown vs. Jno J. Taylor, the jury brought in a
verdict Friday for plaintiff with judgment for $85.00.
Miss Emily Widell of Chicago, who has been visiting the family of A.P.
Strom during last week returned home last Monday.
Charley Williams has returned from Minnesota. He now contemplates going
to Nebraska. Settle down, Charly. Settle down.
Bryant, the Laport photographer takes photographs of the baby in the
twinkling of an eye. When in Laporte call at his gallery.
Mr. James Fitz Hugh, of Indianapolis, spent last Saturday with his
friend, Mr. Phil Muldoon. Mr. F. is a very pleasant gentleman.
For accuracy of likeness, fine finish and general tone, Weller's Photo's
are unsurpassed. Give him a call. 2 doors south of P.O. Laporte, Ind.
Wedding invitations, printed either in type of lithographed, can be
obtained at this office at reasonable rates. There is no need of going
elsewhere.
When you want elegant photographs taken, be sure to visit Bryant's
photograph gallery, of Laporte.
Justice Blanks, Deed, Mortgages, Notes, etc., for sale at this office.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Mrs. Lambert, wife of the Methodist minister of this place, is suffering
from a severe attack of erysipelas in the face.
Mr. C. M. Langstedens, living near Hageman, and who is 74 years old,
received a partial stroke of paralysis on the right side last Sunday.
Cheap Ocean Tickets
Swanson and Son are agents for the Thingvalla lines and sell excursion
tickets from Chicago to Sweden and return for $52. Tickets are good
until Jan. 1, 1897. Come and see us.
Albert Gustafson, who has been Altona, Ills for the past summer,
turned to his home in Burdick last week, to remain permanently. [an
article was cut out of the paper and there is a gap in the columns -
sorry]
Albert Wooten of Furness whose mother Mrs. Ellis recently of
dysentery, is himself re
from a severe attack of the case.
In the case of the state ex C. Wells, Homer W. Porter,
Letherman, County Offices, Wilson, contractor, and the
Commissioners, the court order writ of mandate requiring the all of
the county officers to be in upon the hall tablet of the new
house, or that the defendants appear in court on next
Monday and sufficient reason why it should .
Insure with S. A. Harper.
Halloween was very quietly observed in Chesterton.
Many of our farmers are buying lumber in Michigan City.
Thanksgiving day is the next holiday and will soon be here.
The new school house at Baillytown is nearing completion.
The new Catholic church at Kouts Station is nearly completed.
Frank Johnson is suffering with a severe attack of rheumatism.
Jno. T. Taylor went Tuesday to Chicago to buy a stock of winter goods.
Call and have S. A. Harper write you a policy in the Queen Insurance Co.
Charles Schenck and Joseph Decker, of Valparaiso, were in town last
Wednesday.
Get your photographs at Weller's Art Studio, two doors south of post
office, Laporte.
For Sale - 80 acres of land located about 2 1/2 miles southwest of
Chesterton. Apply to James Moroney.
Chas. Turner, of Chicago, spent Monday in Chesterton, and then went to
Valparaiso to visit friends.
Wm. Chetham offers his house, barn and two acres of land at the Porter
Brick yards for sale cheap.
The Imperial Skating Rink will be open on Tuesday and Saturday evenings
of each week until further notice.
S.A. Harper represents the Queen Insurance Co., of Liverpool, one of the
best in the world. Rates reasonable.
Lost. - On October 18th, a cameo ear-ring on the street in Chesterton.
It is only valuable as a keep sake, and the finder will be liberally
rewarded by leaving it at Dr. Green's.
Mrs. A.E. Letts
For Sale - Six acres of improved land, with house and barn, located one
mile and a half north of Old Porter. Apply to or address.
Swan Aleck Nelson
S.A. Harper will insure you against loss by fire or lightning.
There will be no school in this township during the week commencing
Monday, November 23rd. During that week there will be a teachers'
institute.
Louis Andrews, of South Bend, spent a few days week with his friend
Chas. Johnson at this place. Both returned to their respective
positions as operators last Tuesday.
Easter Sunday will not occur next year until the 25th of April. This is
the latest period at which it has occurred for more than a century, and
it will not occur so late again until 1945.
David McHenry, J.M. Williams, T.J. Johnson, and H.H. Williams started
for the Kankakee Tuesday morning for a big duck hunt. They will remain
the greater part of this week.
Chesterton Tribune - November 5, 1885 cont
School Items
Our picture of the presidents is now ornamented with ribbons of the
nations' color.
Prof. Phares visited his friend, Mr. Yost, of Crisman, Saturday and
Sunday.
One of our high-school girls has flown from our midst, and Dame Rumor
has it that she is to be spliced. We wish her all the joy that can be
found in this "vale of tears."
Mr. Frank Gust of Westville, visited our school on Thursday last.
There are 173 pupils enrolled in the school. There is work enough to
keep four teachers busy.
Last Friday was examination day. And it was (as the boys say) a terror.
All are anxiously waiting for their grades.
Calvin Holmes, a former pupil of our school, started for Kansas, Monday
last. Before going he came to bid Mr. Phares good-bye. While here he
gained many friends and the best wishes of teacher and pupils follow
him. Partly to him we are indebted for our present plan of marching.
Agents Wanted
Persons out of employment of those who are making less than $25.00 per
week, will find it to their interest to write to me. I desire a good,
active agent in every township of the state to sell the beautiful
photolithographic engraving of Cleveland, Hendricks and Cabinet, size 20
x 30 inches.
This picture is a genuine work of art, and sells at sight to every
democrat at least. The business is light, and does not require an
experienced agent to make it a success, as the engraving sells itself.
This is a fine opportunity to make money. Sample copy sent securely
packed in cartoon, and terms to agents, for 50 cents.
Address, FRANK DRAKE, State Agt. 15 Fletcher& Sharpe Block,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Advertised Letters.
The following letters remain uncalled for up to Nov. 1. Persons calling
for same will please say advertised.
Bergman, Mr. J.
Butts, Frank
Lison, Annie E.
Ehart, John
Johnson, John A.
Koillen, Mrs. Nellie
Munson, Edward
Rudabaugh, Mrs. Flora
Smith, Mrs. Lydaa
Walin, A.
R.O. Taylor, P M
Settle Up
All persons indebted to the firm of Green & Harper, are hereby notified
to come and settle up their accounts now.
Chesterton Tribune - November 5, 1885
A few days ago we were shown a rifle, the property of Mr. Geo. Morgan,
which has quite a history and perhaps is worth relating. In 1683 Wm.
Penn made a treaty with the Indians under the great Elm tree at
Shackamaxon, and at this treaty presented an Indian Chief named Kilbuck
with this rifle. On a silver plate is the following inscription:
@........................................................@
..
..
.. GIFT OF THE GREAT
..
.. COUNCIL OF PENNSYLVANIA
..
.. TO
..
.. C.H.K.
..
..
..
@........................................................@
This chief's name was Kilbuck, and in after years he moved to Ohio,
where a river was name after him. The rifle presented by Penn was to
him a treasure, and parted with it only to go to the happy hunting
grounds. The rifle then came in possession of his son who seventy years
ago gave it to Jessie Morgan, who in turn bequeathed it to his son
George. The wooden part under the barrel is almost worn away. The gun
was originally a flint lock, but 45 years ago was changed to a
percussion lock. With the exception of this change and wear, it is the
same as when presented by the Great Council at that famous treaty, never
sworn to and never broken, two hundred and two years ago. Some time ago
a dealer in fire arms of Chicago chanced to see this rifle, and offered
Mr. Morgan the best gun on the market for it, but money cannot buy it.
Physicians should be careful in making returns of births and deaths to
the secretary of the board of health to get all the questions answered
correctly. The pension department now requires certified copies of the
death return from the county health office in all applications. When
the soldier is deceased in a few years the children of soldiers, in
making application for pensions will in the same manner be required to
furnish a certified copy of the birth record.
Prohibition is a might good thing, that is the right kind of
prohibition. What Indiana wants now is a prohibition that will prohibit
a trustee from getting away with all the funds of a township. Recent
disclosures in the southern part of the state tend to show that but very
few trustees can be trusted.
So far Westchester township, and in fact, all of the townships of Porter
country have been very fortunate. The closest scrutiny fails to reveal
the misappropriation of even a dollar. In fact our trustee leans too
much the other way, according to the ideas of many. No expenditure of
money is made until it is absolutely necessary, and then contracts for
such work are let only to those who figure on small profits. Thousands
of dollars could be spent in this township on roads and school houses,
but the trustee does not deem it advisable. And because he carefully
guards the public funds, is saving and economical, some blame him. We
have heard persons say, "Why don't the trustee build a school house in
Porter?" Why don't he build an addition to the Chesterton school? Why
don't he enlarge the Hageman school house? Why don't he fix up the
roads more? A bridge is wanted here, tilling is wanted there, a stone
culvert is necessary somewhere else. Here is a bad piece of road; over
there is a new road to be opened and improved; and a hundred other
"should be dones". All this takes money, and lots of it. Were it done,
and the taxes raised a cent, what a kick there would be and from these
same kickers too. An honest, prudent trustee is a valuable servant, so
reserve your kicks for the dishonest ones that may come after while.
Patents Granted.
The following patents were granted to citizens of Indiana, bearing date
Oct. 27, 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co.,
mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D.C.
Ballman, J.H., Indianapolis, Scaffold-bracket.
Beghtel, Eli, Huntingon, Portable saw-machine.
Bond, C.T., Webster, Gate-latch.
Boyd, J.W., Vevay, Churn-dasher.
Campbell, J.T., Rockville, Revolving cultivator.
Emmitt, Willliam, Logansport, Rail-frition clamp.
Emmett, William, Logansport, Car-coupling.
Henderson, R.M., and J.A. Glaesline, Jackson County, Fire-escape ladder.
Holden, F.H., Michigan City, Machine for splitting quills, feathers,
etc.
Johns, F.L., Clay City, Hay-rack.
McAllister, E.W., South Bend, Piston for syringes.
McCullough, L.H., Richmond, Central-office, apparatus for fire-alarm
telegraphs.
Milbr, S.J., Cambridge City, Fence
Wolcott, Wlocott, Grain-drier.
Taken Up
Found - On Oct. 29th, a white heifer calf, 6 about months old, at my
farm. Persons proving property and paying for feed, and this
advertisement, can have said calf.
Peter A.
Gustafson,
Porter
PROBABLY MURDER
Peter Hommes and Henry Johnson, German Crismanites, in a Hand to Hand
Struggle, Fatally Wound each other.
Too Much Liquor the Cause.
Tuesday evening just after dusk, Peter Hommes and Henry Johnson, both
Germans, living at Crisman, the latter a blacksmith, got into a horrible
combat which will very probably result in the death of Homes. The
particulars as gathered by the Tribune special correspondent are as
follows:
Hommes and Johnson had been together during the afternoon, and indulged
freely in drink. Towards evening Hommes asked Johnson over to supper.
On entering the house the fight commenced. Johnson says that on
entering, Homes seized something from behind the door and attacked him.
Hommes says, Johnson took supper at his house, and being drunk, became
boisterous, and he turned him out; Johnson then returned after dark,
called him out, and attacked him with some unknown weapon. Both deny
having any weapon and claim they do not know what the other had. Mrs.
Homes tells the same story as her husband, and says they were both under
the influence of liquor.
During the fight Hommes received six very bad wounds, and Johnson three,
all appearing as though made by the same weapon, being deep gashes,
partly cut, and partly contused, leading one to think that the claw part
of a cant-hook, a drag tooth, or some other square edged, pointed and
heavy instrument had been used. The incisions were not clean cuts as
with a knife, no bruised as with a blunt instrument.
Hommes was the most seriously injured of the two, having three ugly
wounds on the back of the head, another just above and back of the right
ear, with depression of a portion of the skull, one on the right wrist,
and the most serious one of all over the right eye near the outside,
being a perpendicular, irregular gash nearly as long as the width of the
forehead, appearing as though done by a weapon as above described, the
point penetrating the skull just above the superciliary ridge, splitting
off a portion of bone, one inch in length at the lower angle of the
forehead, leaving the membranes of the brain exposed and at the same
time passing underneath the eyebrow and coming out just below the outer
angle of the eye, leaving a hole the size of a pea.
Dr. Miller was called, and with the assistance of C.A. Gaylord and Prof.
N. E. Yost, this specula of bone and another small piece was removed,
the operation being such as to require the patient to be kept under the
full influence of ether and chloroform, of which a large amount was
administered.
Johnson was afterwards seen. He had a large gash over the left temple,
another in the middle of the forehead, and one on the nose, very similar
to the others, but sustained no injury on the cranium could be
discovered. Both parties lost large amounts of blood, but seemed to
feel that they had dealt out justice to the other.
Hommes cannot recover, and it is very likely will not be alive when this
is read. Johnson has an ugly temper and by some, is considered a bad
man.
Genealogical Notes from the Porter Vidette, April 7, 1881 - September
14, 1882
Abstracted, Compiled and Indexed by Mrs. Kaye Griffiths, Porter County
Library
April 7, 1881: Will Hardesty to Kansas
Isaac White to Iowa
Died: Mrs. Paitcher nee Christena Diefenbaugh
Nellie Fish
Son of Chris Long
Robert Cuppinaugh
Dau. of Emanuel Coucher
Harry Luther g-m is Mrs Holton
Mrs Mattie Gamble to Ohio
Mrs Fowler s-i-l of E.W. Austin
J.A. Hicks wife left bed and board
April 14, 1881: Married: Edward Hesser to Allie Ketchem
Died: Clayton Merrimam
Henrietta LaPeel
Mrs Max Rohoeder nee Mrs Andrew Ludelph
Cornelius Kalaher
Ida Reynolds
Dau. of Emanuel coucher
Geo. Hunter to Neb.
Mr. Unruh s-i-l Ivan Arnold
Born: H. Fish - dau.
Alonzo Collar - dau.
Married: Eva Kelly to Andrew Brunson
C.W. Estell sister and mother in Mich.
April 21, 1881: George Hunter and half brother Robert Smith to Neb.
August Kreiger to Chi.
Born: Power Pomeroy - son
Dr. Marr to Chi.
S.P. Herrick to Kan.
Married: Hudson Uhlich to Susie Ellingham
Born: Wm Stoner - dau.
Married: Proff. Summers to Rena Galoway
Died: James Cornish
Edward Schenck
Mrs Nerve Talcott and Mrs Kate Windle father in
Bremen Ind. Brother in Kan.
E.G. Buel adopted dau. of E.G. Campbell
Rev. Brakeman wife died in Mich reburied here
Lawsuit -- Mr and Mrs Radke
Lena Vollerty sis is Mrs Chas Fernekes
Bertha Schranck of Wis.
Died: Mrs Chas Fernekes
Mrs E.B. Follett
Joseph Bartholomew
[this is penciled in, not sure which date it
belongs to]
Lenburg lost a leg article
April 28, 1881: Died: Mrs Martha Yost
Married Chas. Keene to Sophia Woolbrant
Floyd Carr to Neb.
Died: Mr Cornish
John Burns
Jerome Coffin to Dakota
Married: Ethan Brody to Jenny Wise
Mrs Wm. Barden father died has 2 children of
dead
Sister
Died: Mary Ditman
Frank Williams of Kan.
May 5, 1881: Born: Russel Bundy - dau. lives with Widow Parshal
Lou Robbins - son
Joe Comer - dau.
Died: Frances Creighton niece of Durand
Henry Pierce in Mich.
Died: Mrs Alonzo Collar nee Purdy
Mr Goodykoonty parents in Ky.
Mrs Webb is niece of Mr Bostwick
Mike Heffron to Chi.
Married Wm. Clark to Lillian Beck
W. Sturgeon in Mo.
Erve Aylesworth in Iowa
Marshall Tofte in Kan.
Married: John McAuliffe to Sophia Heberle
Geo. Quatermass to Miriam Conn
Samuel Purdy to Matilda Conn
Administration estate of Cornelius Kaleher dec.
Born: L. Gooley - twins
Joseph Ahart is grandson of J. Bartholomew
Died: Mrs. Abigail Garvey
Mrs. Mary Ditemer
Frank Payton of Iowa uncle is Mark DeMotte
Born: Max Able - son
May 12, 1881: Miss Jessie Humes of Ill, aunt is Mrs Frank Harmon
Married: L.S. Buckles to Ida Cass
H.R. McDonald relatives in Mich.
Married: M.P. Goodykoontz to Jennie Brummitt
Died: Porter Pomeroy
Mrs Frank Axe
Mrs C.C.S. Keech nee Evans
Wilber Younglove
Mrs Rothermel
Mrs Owens
O.I. Skinner in Ft. Wayne
S.I. Dodge student
Thanks to the person who posted all of the Power-Tratebas articles! (I did
not notice a name at the end of the posting.)
I had not seen even half of these. Ooooh, it must be Christmas in February!
Marianne
in CA
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It is Hebron Cemetery. It was at one time called Bethlehem Cemetery but not within the memory of anyone living. I have a listing of burials through 1997 if you are looking for anything specific. It is administered by the Boone Township Trustee.
The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published November 27, 1901, in The Fort Wayne News, Fort
Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana:
PROTEST AGAINST PARDON.
VALPARAISO, Ind., Nov. 26 -- The announcement here to-day that a
petition has been started and is receiving a number of signatures asking
for the pardon of Alonzo Powers from the Michigan City prison has
created intense indignation. The movement is started by the Rev. E. B.
Widger, of Laporte, and the reasons assigned are the youth of Powers and
his exemplary record as a prisoner. General displeasure is expressed
here at the idea, and a counter petition will be gotten up and presented
to the proper authorities protesting against the release. Alonzo Powers
was sent up for life from this county for the murder of John Tratebas.
[NOTE -- John Tratebas is incorrect; murdered individual was William R.
Tratebas]
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published November 15, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 31, Page 8, Columns
1 and 3]:
CHESTERTON CHIPS.
Murderer Powers was taken to Laporte Monday by Sheriff Stoddard.
When Murderer Powers made affidavit that he could not get justice in
this county he prevaricated, to put it mildly. There is no prejudice
against him, even here in Chesterton. A knowledge of the facts and the
enormity of his crime may be construed into prejudice. If Powers is
really looking ofr justice, he need not go away from home to find it. To
escape it, he puts the county to additional expenses, and a host of
witnesses to infinite trouble. The fellow is a worthless, shiftless,
notoriety-loving barnacle on society, whose neck, according to law, the
honest, industrious element must contribute to save from the gallows.
The law needs revising.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published November 22, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 32, Page 8, Column
3]:
CHESTERTON CHIPS.
The case of Alonzo Pwers, charged with the murder of Will Tratebas, was
set down for trial For Monday, Dec. 2d. Lieutenant Governor Nye, or
Laporte, will assist Judge Johnston in defending Powers.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas was published
December 6, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter Co.,
Indiana [Volume 12, Number 34, Page 1, Column 4]:
ALONZO POWERS ON TRIAL
FOR THE MURDER OF WILLIAM TRATEBAS.
Many Witness for the State, and but Five for the Defense.
Alonzo Powers, the murderer or Wm. Tratebas, was arraigned before Judge
Hubbard at LaPorte, on Tuesday morning. He pleaded not guilty to the
charge brought against him. At two o'clock a venire of twenty-one jurors
had been exhausted with but two of the regular panel being accepted. The
attorneys on both sides put forth their best efforts to get a jury that
would act according to the evidence, and at three o'clock the following
gentlemen had been accepted:
Charles Lundquist, Martin Siegel, Daniel Shoemaker, J. P. Anderson,
Daniel Linard, Henry Biege, Joseph Ireland, William Beahm, John Gress,
Duncan Hunt, Christian Herrold, I. D. Phelps.
The following witnesses were summoned by the State: Lenard Hill, David
Osborn, Martin Young, William Finney, Chas. Sundine, Nelson Barnard,
Richard Dodd, Maggie Stemper, Fred Parmateer, Geo. Brown, Allen Brown,
Annie Reglien, Allen Barnard, Arthur Beck, Jerome Tratebas, Joseph
Bavery, Ann Powers, Sarah Tratebas, Ben Little, Thos. Grady, Charlotte
Travan, Lyman Schemer, Wilfred Trudell, Frank Tratebas, Lucy Cooley, Al
Harper, Dr. Rubin, Lucie Reglien, C. J. Campbell, Frank Quick, Gust
Sundine, F. G. Ketchum, Mrs. Maggie Stemper, Frank Tratebas, John
Tratebas, Pauline Lawrence, Adolph Ellison, Chas. Stoner, Chas. Green,
Emil Blatz, P. A. Johnson.
Powers is represented by Judge Johnson and H. H. Loring, of Valparaiso,
and E. E. Weir, of Laporte. Seated at the State's table are Prosecuting
Attorney Heard and Judge Crumpacker, of Valparaiso, and Attorney John
Richter, of Laporte. Mrs. Powers, of Chicago, and Mrs. Ann Powers, of
this place, have seats near young Powers; while Mrs. Tratebas, wearing
mourning weeds, and her husband, are seated to the left of Judge
Crumpacker. The recital of the harrowing details has had its effect on
the mother of the dead boy and she has cried piteously at intervals
during the trial. Mrs. Powers has also been in tears.
The same indifference which has characterized Powers since the morning
of the tragedy was apparent when he took his place in the prisoner's
dock. From the opening day of the trial he has maintained a stolid
indifference as to the proceedings and it is doubtful if a sentence of
death on the gallows would awaken him to the enormity of his crime or
the seriousness of his position.
Judge Crumpacker began his opening address to the jury at 3:30 Tuesday
afternoon, speaking for upward of thirty minutes and graphically
portraying the scenes which led to the taking of human life that
memorable August morning. He was eloquent and forcible. The first
witness was Lyman Shaner, who was then employed at Truedell's blacksmith
shop, whose evidence was important to the State. He recited the quarrel
between the two boys and characterized the killing as unprovoked.
Powers, he said, deliberately drew his revolver and fired the fatal shot
when Tratebas was standing several feet away, following the first shot
with a second, which caused Tratebas to sink to the floor, death
speedily ensuing. His testimony was not materially shaken by the cross
examination conducted by Judge Johnson.
Jerome Tratebas, father of the murdered boy, told of the character of
the wounds and of the position of the body when found.
WEDNESDAY.
Lizzie and Anna Reglien testified as to the quarrel the afternoon
previous to the tragedy when Powers made threats that he would be
revenged.
George Brown, the officer who arrested Powers, said that the latter told
him that the reason he fired the second shot was the belief that the
first shot would not cause death. His evidence was damaging and was in
the nature of a sensation.
The blood-stained shirt and coat were then presented for examination by
Dr. Ketchum, who described the course of the bullets, stating the either
of them would have caused death.
Wilfred Trudell, Richard Dodd, E. L. Harper, C. J. Campbell and Al
Harper, all of whom were in or about the blacksmith shop the morning of
Aug. 15th, recited the actions of the two men and giving convincing
evidence as to the guilt of Powers.
The cross examination failed to adduce facts favorable to the theory of
the defense except possibly a few minor particulars.
THURSDAY.
The state this morning showed by the evidence of John and Frank Tratebas
that there were no conversation Monday night of the week of the tragedy,
which would have caused the belief of Powers that a conspiracy existed
to deprive him of his property rights. Constable Brown and Deputy
Sheriff Green testified that there were no marks of violence on Power's
face or body. The state showed by the evidence of Trudell that Tratebas
had no weapons or wear any found on his person. The state rested at
10:30. Judge Johnston opened for the defense with a brief statement to
the jury outlining the theory of self defense which will be offered.
Powers took the stand at 11 o'clock. He was sharp and decided in his
answers to the questions asked and was very much inclined to talk,
adding a great deal to necessary answers. He told and gave illustrations
of the positions and actions of himself and Tratebas at the time and
just prior to the shooting without the least show of emotion. In a
matter of fact way he gave the details of the crime. His mother and the
mother of the deceased silently wept as he went on. He does not deny
firing the shots but does claim that Tratebas was advancing toward him
in a threatening manner when he drew the revolver and shot Tratebas
down.
In the cross examination of Powers, Judge Crumpacker held full sway and
he brought in some telling questions which the witness made efforts to
evade but it was useless. His attorneys kept Judge Hubbard busy acting
upon objections. It was quite evident that Powers was as good a witness
for the prosecution as for the defense. A little sister of the
defendant, about 10 years old, was put on the stand but her evidence did
not lend any important light to the case.
The defense brought its evidence to a close at 2:45 o'clock Thursday
afternoon and five minutes later Prosecutor Heard, or Porter county,
took the floor and presented the argument. Judge Hubbard limited each
side to 4 hours. Attorney Weir, for the defense followed and Judge
Johnston ended the argument for the defense.
The state has considerable rebuttal evidence to introduce, and the case
will probably be given to the jury today. The general belief among those
who have watched closely the daily trend of the proceedings is that the
jury will agree to inflict the death penalty.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published December 13, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 35, Page 1, Column
4]:
[From the LaPorte Herald.]
HIS LIVING DEATH.
POWERS DOOMED TO PRISON FOR LIFE.
Listens to the Reading of the Verdict Without the Least Show of Emotion.
As thought the public, so decided the jury, that Alonzo Powers was
guilty of the deliberate murder of William Tratebas, and in
consideration of which it was that body's finding that he should suffer
the penalty for such crime, by being imprisoned in the penitentiary
during the remainder of his natural life.
It was just 9:30 o'clock Friday night, that a stir came from the jury
room. One of the jurors rapped on the door and Baliff Parkhouse
responded. The ??et was communicated to him that a verdict had been
arrived at, and the body was ready to report. Judge Hubbard and the
attornies were notified, Sheriff Wells and Baliff Wells were dispatched
for the prisoner. He bore a frightened look, but made no other signs of
uneasiness. He took his chair inside the railing and the jurymen filed
into court. I. D. Phelps, foreman of the jury, handed over the verdict
which was scrutinized by Judge Hubbard, and he in turn gave it to Clerk
Sallwasser, who read it. A stillness as of death pervaded the room. The
verdict was as follows:
We, the jury, find the defendant, Alonzo Powers, guilty as he stands
charged with murder in the first degree, and assess as his punishment
that he be imprisoned in the state prison during life.
I. D. PHELPS, Foreman.
The reading of the verdict did not make any impression on Powers. He
took it as a matter of course. The frightened look which had overspread
his countenance some minutes before had entirely disappeared. His mother
upon hearing the cruel words, leaned over and threw her arms about her
son's neck, where for a minute or two she sobbed bitter tears of
anguish. Court was then adjourned and Sheriff Small took possession of
the prisoner. He kissed his mother and started with the officer. He took
a cigar from his pocket, scratched a match on his heel, ignited the weed
and went with the officer to jail. The prisoner did not lose any sleep
while waiting for the verdict. When the officers went to get him he was
found fast asleep, and it took considerable racket and labor to arouse
him from his stupor. It was first thought that he was dead, which caused
the jailor some alarm. Powers was finally awakened and hastily made his
way into his clothes, showing himself in court, fully dressed. Upon
returning to jail after hearing the verdict he told Sheriff Small that
it was just what he expected. "At one time," he said, "I thought they
would hang me, but at the end of the trial I didn't think they would
stretch my neck."
HOW THE VERDICT WAS FOUND
The jury was in session eight hours and fifteen minutes, not deducting
an hour, from 5:30 to 6:30 o'clock, that its members ate supper in the
city hall, served by the ladies of the German Methodist church. A juror
tells the tale of the siege in part as follows: "Upon making ourselves
acquainted with the surroundings of the jury room we took a ballot to
ascertain if the man was guilty of murder. The result was unanimously
yes. Next we endeavored to decide in what degree the prisoner was
guilty. The result was eleven first degree, one third degree. Then the
clash began. This one man was not in favor of hanging and it took two
hours to convince him that it was not necessary to hang a man if found
guilty of murder in the first degree. In the meantime other jurors, to
prevent too hasty an action, jumped from their first vote and at one
time there were as many as three votes for manslaughter in the third
degree, which is punishable by imprisonment for not less than two nor
more than twenty-one years. Gradually the jurymen drifted back to their
first vote and it was decided by the twelve voters that the prisoner was
guilty of murder in the first degree, which is punishable by death or
imprisonment for life, being left to the discretion of the jury. In this
case not one of the jurymen voted for the death penalty, which left but
one alternative, that the prisoner should spend the remainder of his
days in the state's prison.
THE CRIME.
the crime for which Alonzo Powers will suffer the penalty of life
imprisonment can be told in a few words. They, the murderer and his
victim, were indirectly connected with the same families. Powers thought
that William Tratebas, the murdered man, was endeavoring to gain
possession of some property, which, through inheritance, he thought
should descend to him. They quarreled without any serious results. The
next day they had another clash in the blacksmith shop. They were
separated immediately after which Powers drew a revolver and fired two
bullets into the body of Tratebas, killing the latter almost instantly.
Powers is twenty-four years old and his victim but nineteen.
Chicago Record, Dec. 11th. -- Judge Hubbard sentenced Alonzo Powers, the
boy murderer, to life imprisonment in the Michigan City penitentiary,
yesterday. In an interview at the jail Powers expressed gratification
that he had escaped the gallows. Mrs. Powers has returned to Chicago and
will direct her efforts to secure a pardon for her boy. She says he is
in poor health and cannot long survive prison life.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published December 20, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 36, Page 1, Column
3]:
The Laporte papers state that the mother of Alonzo Powers is already
taking steps to apply to Gov. Matthews for a pardon for her son. While a
mother is always to be pitied, yet in this case sound judgment cannot
extend pity to her, for in a great measure she is responsible for the
fate of her boy. Has she raised and trained him from early childhood and
fitted him for life's duties, instead of abandoning him to the care of
others ill-fitted for the work, perhaps his mind would not have turned
to trashy novels, and deeds of daring. His was a premeditated,
cold-blooded murder, and the victim was an honorable, upright youth --
the making of a useful citizen. While a mind capable of committing such
a deed must certainly be deranged, that derangement, like a
disease-breeding cess-pool, cannot be tolerated when discovered, if
society be spared. A life sentence in prison is sufficient mercy, and
under the circumstances amply tempers justice with the milk of kindness.
The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published August 23, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 20, Page 1, Columns 2
and 3]:
LATER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THE POWERS AFFAIR.
Bound Over to Court.
Alonzo Powers, the murderer of Wm. Tratebas had his preliminary hearing
before Judge Parks Tuesday, and was held to await the action of the
grand jury without bail. Coroner Coates rendered a verdict in the matter
and found Powers guilty of murder and recommended that he be held to the
grand jury. Judge Johnson is defending Powers, and the only claim so far
made justifying the shooting is that of self-defense. It is not expected
that this line will be followed in the trial of the case as the only
escape for Powers is the insanity dodge. The Prosecuting attorney has
been here several times since the shooting, and had with him a
stenographer and a photographer to take evidence. The grand jury will
probably take action next month, but when the case will come to trial is
another question.
The Prosecutor had quite a time with Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Johnson, when
he attempted to have pictures taken of the Bee Hive, the house where
Powers lived. They strenuously objected, and a constable was called to
assist in preventing them obstructing the work. Prosecutor Heard also
swore out a warrant for the arrest of the two women. Mrs. Powers takes
the arrest of her grandson very hard, and her sympathies are entirely
with him.
Particulars and Facts Accumulate.
Not since the West murder has the community been so shocked and stirred
up, as it is now over the killing of Will Tratebas by Lon Powers. As the
particulars begin to come in, the case looks blacker for the murderer,
and all that can save his neck from the rope is for him to successfully
play the insanity dodge. From a child up he has been a lazy, shiftless
fellow, with just enough ambition to envy his industrious neighbors and
excuse his own shortcomings by saying "The world is against me.
Everybody is down on me, and won't let me get up." Instead of getting
out and making a place for himself he preferred to lay on the banks of a
creek, and read novels or shoot turtles and at marks for practice. Of
course, he never had any training, but just drifted into this habit of
living. His nature was a suspicious one, and he thought others were
trying to rob him of the property which belonged to the old woman he
lived with. This old woman married his grandfather, and is no blood
connection of his. She is and always has been a terror, and it is no
wonder that her protege is what he is. The neighbors tell horrible
stories regarding the life of this old woman and young Powers, which
seems incredible and unnatural, and until verified will not be
published.
The immediate cause of the shooting seems to date back a few weeks ago
when Powers had been pounding his grandmother, and gave her a black eye.
She sent for Jerome Tratebas, father of the murdered boy, to come and
help her. He did so. The old woman told her story, which was overheard
by Powers in an adjoining room. Tratebas advised her to have him
arrested, and by that means she could get rid of him. She did not want
to do that. So Tratebas went to Powers and talked to him, telling him if
he could not live with the old woman without pounding her, he ought to
go away and leave her in peace. Powers finally said: "Well, give me two
hundred dollars and I'll go out."
Tratebas said he nor the old woman had no money to give him. That he had
not been raised by her, and was old enough to take care of himself, and
was entitled to nothing. This ended that interview. A few days before
the murder, John Tratebas and the two boys, Frank and Will, were going
to the Powers house, where John's wife was, and just before entering,
stopped outside to talk. Their conversation was about the sale of the
mill property to Crocker Land Company, and in the conversation they
talked over the proposed change in the dam which would increase the
water power. Young Powers was hiding behind a tree near by, and probably
heard the word "Power" used, and imagined that he was the subject of
their conversation. The next day he jumped upon Will Tratebas, the first
one of the trio he saw, and accused him of conspiring against him. The
charge was so ridiculous that Will treated it lightly, but finally would
have struck Powers, but that he saw a revolver in his coat pocket. The
next day Powers renewed his attack, and in this, fired the fatal shots.
Is Now Writing a Book.
Murderer Powers would depopulate Chesterton could he have his own way.
He is now yearning for the blood of the man who "writ that piece" about
him in the TRIBUNE last week. Mr. Holmes can take a back seat for the
Powers that is handy with his gun. He has written 300 pages of his
life, and wants to put a book on the market. He thinks there would be
lots of money in the scheme, and will do it if he can find a publisher.
All that Powers ever did in this world can be put in a mighty small
book.
Another Life in Danger.
Wednesday morning Constable Brown swore his life against Mrs. Elizabeth
Johnston, and she was taken to Valparaiso. It seems that she told
several persons that she would kill Brown, and did give him an
unmerciful tongue-lashing. Mrs. Johnson's case was tried before Justice
Severts, Thursday. He bound her over to the circuit court. She promptly
furnished bond and was released.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published August 23, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 20, Page 8, Column
1]:
Wm. R. Tratebas, who was killed last Thursday by Lon Powers, was born in
Chesterton, Oct. 25, 1875, and had he lived until the 25th of next
October, would have been twenty years of age.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published August 30, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 21, Page 8, Column
6]:
Coroner's Inquest.
I, the undersigned, F. G. Ketchum, Coroner of the County of Porter, and
State of Indiana, by virtue of my office, empowered to enquire, and true
presentment make, in what manner and by whom William Tratebas, whose
body was found at the blacksmith shop of Wilfred Trndell, in the town of
Chesterton, Westchester township, Porter county, Indiana, on the 15th
day of August, 1895, came to his death.
After having examined the body and heard the evidence, I do find that
the deceased came to his death by shock and internal hemorrhage caused
by two (2) gun shot wounds, which said gun shot wounds were inflicted by
one Alonzo Powers, at the County and State aforesaid on the 15th day of
Augusut A. D. 1895, and in my judgment the said Alonzo Powers is guilty
of having, on the day and date aforesaid, committed the crime of murder,
and I recommend that the said Alonzo Powers be placed under arrest and
held to await the action of the grand jury, at the next session of the
October term of the Porter Circuit Court of Porter County and State of
Indiana.
FRED GRANT KETCHUM
Coroner Porter County, Indiana.
Valparaiso, Ind. Aug. 19, 1895.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published September 27, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 25, Page 8, Column
2]:
CHESTERTON CHIPS.
Murderer Powers is now confined to a cell in the county jail. Until
lately he was accorded the run of the jail, but is deprived of that
privilege owing to the fear that some fool friends may give him tools to
cut his way out or something to make way with himself.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published October 11, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 27, Page 8, Column
2]:
CHESTERTON CHIPS.
Murderer Powers, through his attorney, Judge Johnston, gave notice to
the Court, that he would file an affidavit for a change in venue. By the
way, we would like to ask what has become of the money collected to hire
a lawyer to assist the prosecution? No lawyer has yet been engaged. If
one is to put on the case, it would seem as though he ought to be
engaged before the trial is over anyway.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published November 1, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 29, Page 8, Column
2]:
CHESTERTON CHIPS.
The Grand jury has returned an indictment of murder in the first degree
against Alonzo Powers. This means that he will be tried for his life,
and the best he can do is to get off with a life sentence. That body has
been has been investigating Crocker methods of saloon keeping , with
serious results to saloonkeepers. A large portion of the population of
that neighborhood were summoned to Valparaiso to tell what they knew,
and from all accounts their testimony was very bad for the
saloonkeepers.
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The following newspaper item concerning William Tratebas and Alonzo
Powers was published November 8, 1895, in the Chesterton Tribune,
Chesterton, Porter Co., Indiana [Volume 12, Number 30, Page 1, Column
5]:
POWERS PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
And Will Be Tried In Laporte For the Murder of Wm. Tratebas.
Monday afternoon Sheriff Stoddard came into the circuit court room with
Alonzo Powers, the Chesterton murderer. Powers was neaty dressed, and
looked better than he ever did in his life before. Jail life has
freshened him up considerably. When brought in, just as he was about to
sit down, he glanced around the court room, and when his eyes fell upon
the parents of his victim a sneering smile played about his mouth. The
indictment charging him wilful murder was read to him in full by
Prosecuting Attorney Heard, and at its close, Judge Gillett asked the
prisoner, "Are you guilty or not guilty?" "Not guilty," was the reply.
Then his attorney, Judge Johnston read an affidavit setting forth that
his client could not get a fair trial in Porter county, and asked that
the case be transferred to Laporte county. This was granted, and Powers
will be taken to Laporte next week, and tried the present term. Powers
will get one of three sentences, 14 years in prison, a life sentence, or
a death sentence, if found guilty. If he escapes the gallows, it will be
owing to the ability of his attorney.
Chesterton Tribune - September 24, 1885 cont
James Moroney is buying wheat this week at this place.
If you want bargains, good goods, and fair treatment, patronize that
genial good-fellow, H. Dabbert.
Mr. Brown, the watchman on the L.S. & M.S. and M.C. railway crossing is
the happy father of a little daughter, born Sept. 11th.
The two sons of John Schultz, living west of Porter, ages 6 and 16 are
very sick with dysentery. They may recover.
If you want a good dish of Turtle or Ox-tail soup, Jacob Thun of
Valparaiso requested us to say for you to stop at his place when in
town. No. 22 Washington st.
Little Willie Gondring took sick last Friday on the fair ground. He was
brought back by the teachers and Mrs. Young in the carriage, and taken
home by Mr. Phares.
Henry Dabbart has as neat and well stocked store as can be found in the
township, with no rent, clerk hire, or heavy expenses, he sells low, and
makes money both for himself and his patrons.
Mr. Shepherd and daughter Edith, are now spending a few days at Mr. Ed.
Quick's, on a visit with Mr. Shepherd's little son Allie. They will
return to their home in New York, next week.
Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Cross, of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
A.R. Harper. They arrived here last Saturday. Mr. Cross is in the
insurance business, filling a very responsible position and his trip
west is one of pleasure and recreation.
Hageman has a new postmaster - a Democrat, of course. The government has
no fault to find with Henry and he is likely to continue in charge until
Sept. 11, 1906, when Dabbert, Junior, becomes of age. Congratula- Henry,
and cigars, if you please.
The Northwestern Indian Bee-Keepers Association meets in Michigan City,
Wednesday, October 7th at 10 o'clock a.m. The association hopes to have
an unusually large and interesting meeting. Porter county bee-keepers
are cordially united to be present.
Mr. Peter Severs was suddenly and seriously taken sick Thursday of last
week. For two or three days he was confined to his bed. Saturday he
was able to be out, though yet very weak and looking haggard, he is now
fast recovering his vigor, much to the gratification of his friends.
The matrimonial season is at hand. Now let us see a few marriages
between couples living in Chesterton. It is a strange fact, but never
the less true, that of all the married people in town, not one couple
were raised here. Either the husband or wife married a stranger to the
town. Let somebody break the charm.
The gentlemanly liveryman, John Williams, inspection one of his buggies,
the other day, remarked to comical Charley, the son. "These side
curtains are mildewed." "I see, I see," was the reply; "the same is
true too, of Jim Donnelly - mill dude." As a comedian Charles takes the
cake - from Bleckwells's best flour, delivered by Jim at $2.50 per
hundred.
The Crawfordsville Journal thinks if township Trustees were compelled by
law to publish in some newspaper of the county, a quarterly, semi-annual
statement of the financial affairs of the township it probably would be
he means of saving several hundreds dollars every year. The temptation
to speculate in school supplies would be removed.
A careful observation by a "man up a tree" will convince him that
Michigan City is composed of Harry Francis, a gas engine, penitentiary
and a refrigerator. We suggest that Harry stop the glass-blowing
business and turn his attention to the Laporte county ring, where he
may, if he looks closely, find something to interest his readers. Now
Harry, you must not say that Chesterton is composed of Dr. Marr, poison
meat, and the Tribune.
We suspect that the eloquent defense of Dr. Marr, before the Porter
County Board of Health recently was not as satisfactory to that
gentleman as he wished. Many of the learned gentlemen who heard him
read his paper express themselves as disgusted, for instead of a well
written, instructive paper, it was a mess of contradictions, such as no
school boy would be guilty of writing, much less reading before a body
of learned men.
Last Wednesday, a week ago, Mr. Peter Severs, well-known here, was,
while at work at the brick yards, taken sick. Feeling badly, he started
for home about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. After terrible suffering he
reached his house, and almost immediately after had a hemmorage of the
stomach and bowels. The attack was terribly severe, and for many hours
afterward he threw off great quantities of blood, and then would fall
into spasms. For some time his life was despaired of, but finally he
rallied, and has since been slowly recovering.
One hundred school-children of Chesterton attended the fair last Friday,
at Valparaiso. They made up one four-horse load and three two-horse
loads. The larger children of the Hageman school attended. The teachers
accompanied the schools. All arrived on the ground without accident, a
pleasant day was passed, the children picnicked on the ground, saw the
sites, and returned safe. All were taken down town to see the new court
house; pleased with this unexpected treat. The teachers report very
courteous treatment by official and employes of the Agricultural
Association, and acknowledge their obligations. Thanks are due also, to
Messrs. John Williams, Henry Hageman, Jack Johnson, William Benn, and
Jhn Brown for the manner in which they cared for the children to and
from the grounds. The Tribune would be glad to know of a more general
attendance of schools throughout the county. The regular day set for
their attendance was Thursday; we would suppose Friday would be a better
day, but doubtless there are good reasons in favor of the day decided
upon. The admission of our schools upon Friday, was by special
arrangement.
M. L. Phares spent the Sabbath with his friend, Mr. Newton Yost of
Crisman.
Lost: A black silk handkerchief, the finder will be liberally rewarded,
by returning same to Frank Gustafson.
Misses Cora Green, May Gilbreath, Eva and Nellis Corson, and Chas.
Williams and Edwin Green picnicked at Lake Michigan last Tuesday.
G. E. Houser will soon engage in the photograph business in Chesterton.
A new building is being erected on one of Mr. E. Shaper's lots,
adjoining the jail for this purpose.
Mr. John Charlston, the day watchman at the Baillytown bridge on the
L.S. & M.S. was suddenly taken ill while on duty last Sunday, with
dysentery, and was taken home on a handcar.
Messenger - By request of quite a number of our citizens the Board of
County Commissioners have caused to be placed on the tower of the Court
House, a weather vane, costing, we judge from its size, about one dollar
and a quarter.
Wednesday Mr. C. E. Hilstrom, Book-keeper at the organ factory, brought
to this office a pheasant, which he found a short time before at the
factory. The bird had flown against the lamp and killed itself. This is
very rare, to find such game right in town.
Swanson and Son, have just received a large stock of Men's and Boys
Ready made clothing, Hats and Caps, gloves, etc. which the offer at
bottom prices. The Tribune recommends the purchasing public to call on
this firm and examine their stock.
Mr. C.O. Hillstrom left Wednesday for the east on an extended trip
through the principal cities. He is looking after the interests of the
Hillstrom Organ in Washington, Worchester, New York City and other
places. He will also visit a sister in New York City.
McLellan, the Valparaiso Photographer, opp, New Court House invites the
readers of The Tribune to call on him when in town, and see his elegant
Studio. Bring the little ones along, for he takes their pictures in the
twinkling of an eye.
The Hillstrom Organ Co. have just introduced a new style of action and
cases for their organs. With the present improvements, the Hillstrom
organ is now the finest and richest in tone, and most beautiful in
finish in the market. Mr. C.O. Hillstrom is an indefatigeable worker,
always strives to lead.
The attention of our readers, and especially our American friends, is
called to a fact that surely must have been overlooked. We refer to the
M.E. church, of this place. This modest unpretentious little house of
worship, once so neat and cozy, is rapidly showing signs of time. The
interior and exterior of the building are badly out of repair, the fence
is bad, and the walks miserable. The good pastor, Rev. Lambert, has
seen this state of affairs with a feeling of regret, and though nothing
is more disagreeable for him than to call for money, yet circumstances
have over powered this aversion, and the consequence is that he has
started out to raise $500 to put the church in good repair. Although
just started, he has raised nearly $75, and is confident of securing the
necessary amount. As it is only American church in the township, it
seems to us that the American citizens of the township will take pride
in this church, and gladly come forward and make it a model of beauty,
and a fitting place to worship God in.
McCool Station
W. Wischuneyer, whose wife and daughter are visiting at Mr. H. Weitzel's
returned by the B. & O. this morning. His daughter being sick, he came
to see her.
Mr. Fred Hennegan arrived Monday from Chicago to visit friends here.
The Misses Wise, Kittie and Maggie, with their friend, Miss Kuhl, are
spending a few days at Flint Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Brody, with grandpa Brody spent Sunday with the parents
of Mrs. Brody at McCool.
Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Wise, with family spent Sunday in the Hughart
Settlement visiting an uncle of Mrs. Wise, who is sick.
Mrs. Bernard Kuhl spent Monday in the Vale, as she is in that
neighborhood, I suppose is the cause of the journey.
If any one should ask if the bridge is safe on the railroad south of
Salt Creek, I should advise them to ask the Salt Creek correspondent as
he travels the road frequently.
Miss Gertie Gaylord was severely hurt by her horse taking fright and
throwing her from the buggy, at Mrs. W.A. Wise, where she was on a
business trip for her father. She is improving.
Work Letting
Notice is hereby given that the Trustee of Westchester township, Porter
County, Indiana, will, on the 28th (Monday) day of Sept. A.D. 1885, at 1
o'clock P.M. receive Proposals for the work of Ditching and Grading
piece of road approaching the new bridge over the Calumet river about
one and one half mile east of Chesterton on old Indian boundary line,
according to specifications to be made known at any time desired. Good
and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of the work will be
required.
Proposal will be received at Green & Harper's Drug Store where
specifications also may be seen after this date.
H. Green
Township
Trustee
Sept. 21, 1885
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Thank you Gypsy for typing all of those articles - and the advertisements
too!
The article about the murder of William Tratebas by Alonzo Powers has
helped my family research immensely. I had not a clue about my Alonzo
Powers' story, until one day, I found him listed as an inmate at the Indiana
State Prison in Michigan City! This particular article in the Chesterton
Tribune also told me clues about his parents that helped me track down
Alonzo's father in San Francisco. One thing led to the next, and I found so
much info on this one person! Prisons, I found out, are great paper
creators, and they've got those "old family photos" too (aka mugshots)!
It is tedious to go through the newspapers one page at a time. Not to
mention that it takes forever just to go through just one year! Thanks again
for all that typing! It's very interesting reading - and gives me an idea on
how things were 100+ years ago.
Marianne
in CA
p.s. I've been able to contact a descendant from the Tratebas family and we
are now exchanging info. Imagine that!