The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-01-11

ill Mr.. Reece was among the pioneers, and pos
sessed literary ambitious in his more youthful
days
The First National Bank of vIncennes had on
State banks.
Davis, who set up as an evangelist in Fort
Wayne ana got into trouble, is now rolling up
cigars in that city.
A Young man named Coil contributed an arm
to bark ceaver i'll Carme, Dunn IL Co.'s tan
merry at Richmond, Monday.
Bog iron ore is found, in places, four feet thick
in the northeastern part OF DaVIess county, and
when roasted yields so per cent of metal
McKeehan Post Of the G. A. r. cleared over
5000 ont of the late festival at North Vernon,
which will be used in purchasing new uniforms.
A post of the G. A. r. was mustered at Con
neIsylue, last night, by Joseph p. lift, Of Rich
mond, A NJ. o. 1t starts with a membership of
sixty-six.
The aged widow of the late William e; Jones,
ana Uhe mead OF large and wealthy family, set
tied in Fayette and Wayne countless was
buried Tuesday.
Christ Musselman, of Peru. Ind, put a stick of
phosphorus in his pocket, The article took fire
spontaneously, and Christ was so badly burned
that he VIII probably die.
Dr. d. W. Butler, struck by the cars Saturday
at Connersvile, was hurt worse than was
Thought AT first He is now reported in critical
condition from internal injuries.
The trial of the case of the State VS. Anthony
MeDouga1 indicted for the butchery of his wife,
a Few months ago, was called in the Circuit
Court at Jeffersonville Tuesday.
New Albany is now in her SEVENTEEN year, the
town being laid off and the first sale of lots made
in 1913-the sale occurring the first Tuesday
and Wednesday of November of that year.
An attempt was made to rob John Cochran,
near Shelbyyllle, Tuesday night. He wrenched
a knife from the footpad and wounded him Sc
riously, the robber finally making his escape.
Kenesaw Post, No. II. G. A. R., Dan Vile, ILL.,,
has invited the McKeen Cadets, of Terre Haute,
to participate In an entertainment to be given
there on the evening of Feb. 1, on the assem-
bling OF the grand encampment, department of
Illinois,
Mary Keih who was thrown from buoy
Christmas night and somewhat bruised, has filed
a complaint IN the Fayette Circnis Court against
pile OF saw-logs lying at the roadside frightened
the horse, causing him to run away and throw
ner from the vehicle, damaging her person to
the extent OF So, 900, which she claims.
In the case of Samuel Gibson's, ex-county
treasurer, deficiency, j. U. Macy, of Winchester,
appointed to audit the books, made his report in
the Circuit Court at Muncie, showing Gibson
defaulter of over 1000. THIS is the third time
the books have been audited, each time showing
deficiency. The county commissioners brought
suit for 81 900, but will now take judgment for
this sum. Gibson is under bond for criminal
action, which will more than likely be tried this
term.
ILLINOIS.
Gardner's attorneys at Havana are awaiting
the decision of their application to the Supreme
Court for new trial. Gardner is quiet and
hopeful
Reports sent from Springfield, ILL.,, to the Asso-
cia5ed Press, that the Springfield Iron Com
pany has decided to permanently discontinue
the manufacture ofiron and steel rails, are incor-
rect
William R. Hemenway, an old and respected
resident of Dundee, died very suddenly Tuesday
morning, aged seventy-four years. He held the
Office OF postmaster in that place for fifteen
years.
About 600 men are engaged in putting up ice
at present on the Kankakee river, III Kankakee
county, and at Custer, VIII county. The ice
averages from six to ten inches in thickness and
is very clear.
In a suit before the County Court at Hilsboro
the opposing lawyers, Edward Lane, ex-county
judge, and George W. Jones, city clerk of Itch
field, engaged in a very bitter alteration, in the
course of which each called the other q liar, and
Judge Lane struck Jones, who returned the
blow. He was following it up, when the sheriff
and others interfered, and the belligeTents were
separated, They were fined $50 each, ana Judge
Lane Immediately took out his pocketbook and
paid his fine. Jones claims to have acted strictly
in self-defense, aud that his fine should be re-
mitted,