The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-10
Minor Notes.

AT D0lpnolS, Cnr1SL kIuernauS was kicked on
the head by horse and almost instantly killed.
On the Seven-mile prairie, ir the northern
part of Hendricks county 276 rattlesnakes have
been killed this summer
young of John Byers. prominent citi-
zen of Shelbyville, fell out of q loft, on Sunday
night, and received dangerous injuries
The tobacco crop in the southern part Of the
State was severely damaged by hail last week
In some places the leaves were torn to shreds.
Thomas Morgan, while working in the city
gravel pit at Logansport, had both legs broken,
the bank caving in. Other workmen barely
escaped being buried.
Andrew Eldridge of Lexington, sold bill of
railroad ties, which did not belong to him, to
John James. amounting to $3.50, and was made
to disgorge at the pistols mouth.
A large roller fouring-mill is to be erected in
Ligonier, at a cost of $25, 900. The parties come
from Wauseon, O. A store -house, with capae-
ity of $4,000 bushels of wheat, will also be
erected.
Incendiaries burned frame house on the
farm of q. T. DUNCAN. three miles south of
Huntington. The house was flied with aericul-
tural implements. Loss 500; insured for 500
in Ohio Farmers.
Charles Wlcks of Albion, committed suicide
at Ligonier, last Friday, by taking laudanum.
He parted with his wife some time ago. and this
preyed upon his mind to such an extent that he
took his own life.
Mrs. Ruth Chandler. widow, whose home is
in the western part of Greene county, is in Jail
at Bloomfield, charged with infantcide Her
brother in-law, named Madden, is also in JAIL
charged as an accomplish after the fact
A farm house. situated near Elkhart, belong
lug to Levi Hartzler. burned down on SATURDAY.
causing loss of So 000 There were ten cans of
dynamite in the house. but it was, fortunately
removed in time to escape an explosion.
Isaac Miller, a prominent farmer of Wells
Loot
returning, search was made, and he was found
dead with bullet-hole through his head It is
not known whether the killing was accidental or
u suicide.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry T. Gaines, of Shelby
county, yesterday celebrated the golden ami
miles east of Shslbyville. At least 200 persons
were present. among whom were Edward
Cornelius and wife, of Indianapolis.
The thirty-second annual temperance rally of
Union county was held near Liberty, on Satur-
day. with about six thousand people in attend
ance. Addresses were made by Rev. Sam Small
Hon. E. b. Reynolds and W. @. Wills of De-
troit, Mich. Mr.. Small received 800 for his adj
dress.
Mr. Miller a farmer living north of Albion.
has quite curiosity in the shape of stalk of
the common thistle which is quite peculiar in
many respects. The stalk, instead of being
round and of the usual shape. is about q quarter
of an inch thick and five or six inches broad sur
mounted by heavy. bushy top 1t is queer
freak of nature.
Alfred Stone and wife, an aged couple, who
Hive in Morristown. Shelby county, were awak-
ened few nights ago by two masked burglars,
who thrust their reviewers into the old mans
face, and demanded to know where his money
was. The old man tried to get up, but they
threatened him with death. and, after vainly
searching the house without finding anything,
they left
The White lick Association will hold Sunday
school convention at Plainfeld, Aug IL. Many
Sunday-school workers will deliver speeches,
prominent among whom are J. E. Sheriff. of Dan
Vile; r. N. Harvey: Z. j. Conner Of Indianap-
oils; S. H. Huffman. of Seymour; Jane Worrell,
of Clayton; and J. NJ. Tinder os Stilesville. c.
p. Jacobs. of Indianapolis will deliver the an
nual address.
= Wilkes Mays and Grant Newton, two colored
citizens Of Greencastle, engaged in a quarrel
over little yellow dog belonging to Mays, in
CSwleys saloon. A desperate fight ensued, and
Mays whipped out the proverbial razor and
slashed Newton in horrible manner. Mays is
desperate character, and has been the principal
in score Of shooting and cutting scrapes since
he has resided here.
A turtle was recently found ca farm near
CLAYTON, and on it's back was the inscription,
s1783' For some time the turtle was viewed
with admiripg gaze. because ii was thought to
be 103 years old, but the ever schievous small
boy eventually appeared and disclosed the fact
that month previous he had caught the turtle
and cut the uame Of that year on its back. Prob
ably similar reason could be given for the 'fad-