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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
A sad Message.

DuLsBoEoUGH, Feb. ESPECIAL. Miss
Altha Wilson who recently committed
suicide left this letter to her mother:
Trouble. trouble, and this world is full OF IT,
This is what has been the matter with me all
summer aud nothing else. Lew knows that
am going to take my life, but he does not care,
nor do ]. l want you to read his letters that
he wrote TO me and then please send them TO
his folks to do the same. Then they can burn
them or do what they like with them. This is
all dear mother. / would like awfully well TO
live awhile longer. but Lew says that must
die, so die it is. or / hope so when you find me.
Good-by. one and all. ALTHA.
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DiphtherIn at nIoors.rllIe.

MooREsvH1E, Feb. Especial. DIR.
W /. Thompson of this place, who has
bee treating several cases of diphtheria at
Bro, lklyn, together with his wife, is now
i'll OF the same malady and both are in
critic, Il condition. The schools have been
closed, revival services in-~the churches
have b cen discontinued and all children
under ixteen years of age have been or
dered OF the streets Business is at
standstin on account Of the scare. Every
precautio. is being taken against further
spread Of the disease.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
A Honsier Heir.

ENGLISH, Feb. Especial. Thomas
Melrose, poor farmer near Grantsburg
received letters of credit from the Bank of
England last evening calling for any sum
less than 100000, nearly S5,OOOOOO, ac-
companied by an urgent call from London
solicitors that he report in London with
out delay to claim large estate in north
ern England
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
, InGdn ma Pensions.
ORIGINAL.

Edwin Sour, Joha Vance, John Peoples,
Corydon w. Maui, 0nver c. Mitchell, Lemuel
n. Richey. William II. Judkins. Hulsel Amer
inc, William l.. Fields, William Darlington,
Samuel G. Scott, Charles II. Sleeth, John
Magel Denis O'Neil, W iliam II. Jarrard, Ed
ward Black Henry D. AleKeever. james Kerr,
Robert ians uig, AlicAa ell Schiller, John w.
Henderson. Peter J. NJ o,lnin. Anfred Crouch.
William II. MahAn. Alfred ". Ebrey.
John Dolson Thomas Godfrey Clarkson
Gates, James c. Davis, John :. Barnes, John
Johnson, Patrick FlathelSy, Samuel II. Evis-
ton, Charles A Harris, e5illiam I. Johnson,
Cyrus II. Edwards, John u. jarnecke, Nathan
CTagO, Henry ii. Irwin, DayT Oliver, Stephen
jerks, Bryant Hosier, & Seth Compton, Mil
ton I. Hartie John w. Hill. Lewis Hans. Jona-
than +. Harpster, william, p. Emery. John
Caldwell. Daniel Ham, Ruins l.. Jones. Will
lam III. Elliott. Matthias f. Hitch ner, Ben janin
Howard, John Carrigus, James s. Hesten, Nor
ris DishoDg, J. Ii. Ball. Thomas A. Capehart.
John A. Darby, CALVIN Cole, William Ii. Davis,
II. J. Hayden.
James Owens, William Folds on, William Err
win, Henry horse. John Chen oworth, Samuel
Croninster. James w. Fisher, William II. Macy,
Daniel Miller, John j. Ross.
ADDITIONAL.
Shelton Dunn, Joseph c. Roberts, Levi NJ. B.
Jones.
George W. Porter.
Henry N. Smith.
SUPPLEMENTAL.
Tobias Smith.
INCREASE.
Joseph Wiley, Henry Spears, Coleman Ehr-
man, Jacob Brandmeer, George p. Wright,
James House, w. c. Williams, Joseph \.
Spencer.
SaInel F. Rinker. John Stallsrd. George S.
Gillian. Andrew I. Tompkin. Peter Stinson,
Henry II. Jones, 7. II. Bucklin, Isaac Wal
ters. John J.. Lansford, Thomas /. Brown
Samuel Davis. William Davenport. John w.
Poland, Philip Dolts.
REISSUE.
John B. Rowe.
Abraham Hisey. William A. AdGir.
REISSUE AND INCREASE.
Josiah D. RePlogle.
ORIGINAL WIDOWS, ETC.
John w. Lindsay, Mary Jenkins, Martha
Rhymer, Martha l.. McLellen, minors OF James
c. Parlet Albert II. Cory, Serrepta Bowman,
Amanda J. Flynn, Charlotte L. Buthe. minor
of Patrick McDermott. Minor OF John Gather
Mary L. Mosier. Barbara Jaudebeur, Martha
O. Hunter.
Susan c. McMinn, Sarah A. Moore, Sarah
Jane Gordon, Samuel II. Weyburn. Hannah
MVtter, Marian Howard, Luticia White, Clara
S. holland, Susan c. Ayers.
MEXICAN WIDOW.
Mary II. Padgett.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Two Y.nrs Imnri,onment-

Triton, Feb. Especial. William
Jones, the accomplice in the Hobbs muir
der case, and who was indicted by the last
grand jury for furnishing the deadly
weapon to John Bonecutter who shot and
killed young Hobbs at Hampton, this
county, some time last fall. was brought
into court yesterday. lie pleaded guilty
to the charge and was sentenced to the
penitentiary for two years. 1t will be re-
membered that Bonecutter received
sentence for ten years in the penitentiary
for the killing of Hobbs.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
A Barn DESTROYED by Fire.

LoGANsPoRT, Feb. ESPECIAL. Fire
destroyed the large barn and contents on
the farm of John w. Cheney, in Clinton
township. The loss exceeded $1,000. The
fire was started by an unknown
who afterward went TO Cheney's
house and awakened the family and
warned them that the barn was in flames.
He then made good his escape. No cause
can be given by the owner for the mans
strange action, but detectives are working
on the case
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
The Selfridgs WIN Broken.

LIBERTY, Feb. Especial. The jury
in the Selfridge will case returned a YER
dict for the plaintiffs today, thus break
ing the will The case involved over SlO,-
COO and it took over a week TO present the
evidence. The plaintiffs tried to prove
that their brother, DIR. Selfridge, had given
his father opium and morphine and kept
him under the influence of the drugs un-
til he had persuaded his father TO sign a
viii made by himself, and until his death.
Under the laws of Indiana it is a very
difficult task to break will, but the jury
was only out short time.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
All,s WelI Thnt Endn Well.

ANDERSON, Feb. Especial. William
Hess, q young plate glass worker of FL
wood. was arrested last evening at this
place on complaint Of Miss Pearl Ostler,
charging him with betrayal. Hess WIS
captured just as he was preparing to leave
town. He came TO Anderson yesterday
and. securing a marriage license, he com
promised the trouble 10y marrying the
young lady. The ceremony was performed
at 10 o'clock last night by the mayor of
this city,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
An Old Pioneer Dead.

CLINTON, Feb. Especial. benjamin
Harrison, aged eighty-seven years, died at
his home near here last night. He was
one of the most prominent PIONEER set
tiers of western Indiana. Tie was q
justice of the peace for thirty-two years
and decided many important cases, and in
all that time only one of his decisions
was overruled. The indications are that
his funeral tomorrow will be honored by
a vast concourse of people.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Gift TO Hanover.

FRANKLIN, Feb. Especial. John
Clarke, president of the national bank of
this city. made magnificent gilt Of $50. 900
in cash and real estate to Hanover col
lege for the purpose of establishing a new
professorship, which will probably be
styled the Ezra and Charles Clarke chair
of history and political science, in memory
of the young men named, who died in
early manhood.
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land having engendered the i'll feeling.
Downs imagines he has been cheated out
OF the land, for which he was given a quit
claim deed to secure him for money be
had paid as surety for man, the land be-
ing mortgaged at the time the deed was
executed, and became a monomaniac on
that question. Since his return from
prison he has again laid claim TO the land
and it was necessary to restrain him to
prevent another crime.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
The Hn.l1,nd B,amel..,.

MUNcIE, Feb. 2.-LSpeciaL] THE result
of the post mortem examination made on
the remains of Mrs Oliver Williams TO
ascertain the direct cause OF her death, re-
lieves her husband from all blame.
1t is ascertained that the cause OF her
death was lung trouble and not from the
wounds made IN her neck by the knife in
her husbands hands as generally supposed.
Much surprise was caused by the result
of the examination. The old man broke
down with JOY when told the result by
Sheriff Swain this morning.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
WILL VOTE AUSTRALIA WAY.
Shelby Democrats Make Arrangements for
the several Conventions.

the Several Conventions.
SHELBYvILLE, Feb. 7.-[Special. The
democratic central committee of this
county met here Saturday to
adopt rules for the government of the
various conventions.
Several hundred democrats were in at
tendance and they were entertained by
the Hon. Mason J. Niblack, candidate for
governor, who made very happy speech
and good impression. The committee
adopted the Australian ballot as the mode
OF holding the primary election. IL also
adopted rule providing that ell candi-
dates for district or congressional Offices
shall have their names printed on the
tickets and be voted for the same as local
candidates, and those getting the highest
number OF votes shall be entitled to the
solid delegations 10 the various conven-
lions
As B. s. Sutton and Prof L. T. J. Jordan
are candidates for congress against w. S.
Holman the one receiving the highest vote
IN the county will get the rhirty-four dele
gates from this county. II Is claimed that
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
A NIL Bnrneh.

DUBIIN. Feb. Especial. The large
steam flour mill of this place burned early
this morning The min was owned by
q. Moore. It was built in 1870. How it
caught is a mystery. There was about
300 bushels of wheat, two tons OF -four and
considerable feed in it, all of which
burned. An insurance of s., 600 was on it.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Mime. Mattel Insane.

GREENcAs TIE, Feb. Especial. Sur
prise and sorrow were occasioned in this
city by the announcement that Mime.
Mattel was insane, and an inmate of
bellevue hospital, New York. She was
formerly an in structor in the DePauw
school ofmusic, aud leader of the Plymouth
church choir at Indianapolis. She was
crazed by spirituaiism.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
A Good Biz Estate

VALPARAISO, Feb. 7.-[special.1-Mrs.
James Livingstone of Crown Point is re-
ported to have fallen heir to an estate of
Sl,0O0000, which was bequeathed to her
as the sole survivor of the family by rel
alive across the ocean. Mrs. Livingstone
is widow and was only in moderate cir
cumstances hen the legacy came.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10

SPIcELAND, Feb. 8. Especial. Fire
broke out in the rear of the Chances
building last midnight burning in the
block, also the furniture store in the Tay-
Tor building The front of Hoover's block
was badly damaged. The loss is about
$4,000; insurance, $500.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Widow Demands Damages.

GREENFIELD, Feb. Especial. Mrs.
Sarah ]. Heaton, a beautiful widow of
Knightstown, today instituted suit in the
Hancock circuit court against John w.
White. wealthy farmer of Brown town
ship, this county, for breach of promise.
The complaint alleges that they were
under engagement to marry during the
second week in January, but the defend
ant failed to carry out his agreement. She
demands $4,000 damages.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Gas MT spiceland,

SPIcELAND, Feb. Especial. Gas was
struck here this morning at three feet in
Trenton rock. The flow increased until it
reached the depth of eleven feet. 1t is
one of the best wells ever drilled in this
part OF the gas belt. The cicizens here are
very jubilant over the result.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Enr Ilrnin En-
F HoRsFoRD's ACID PnosPHATE.

Use HoRsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
DR.. W. H. Fisher, lie Sueur, Mimi,
says: Il find it very serviceable in
nervous debility, sexual weakness,
brain fag, excessive use of tobacco,
as drink in fevers, and in some urinary
troubles. 1t is a grand good remedy in all
cases where I have used it"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
..x1r.. Vvtnslow.. soothing syrup"

Has been used over Fifty Years by
millions of mothers for their children
while Teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child. softens the Gums,
aIlays Pain, cures Wind Collie and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoea- Sold by
druggists in every part of the world. %
cents q bottle.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
4 - Eagge.

LEBANON, Feb. Especial. David
Isenhour of this county killed bald eagle
which me assured eight feet from tip to tip.
The bird had killed and partially de-
voured a half-grown sheep.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
KILLED AT A FOX CHASE.
AYOUNG MAN MEETS HIS DEATH BY A
CARELESS SHOT.

DR.. Dunfes OF Bziddleburc, o., Under Arrest
FOR the Act-KiIed by the Cars Near
WhsatIand-saIe of the south Bend "Post'
Il sad Nsssage-Decatur County Demo-
crats-Libp-ty Revival Meet.n ss-severnl
Pioneers Desd-Trying to Break a VIII.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
&c Commanaer-ln-Chief

OF the Grand Army of the Republic. Majot
George S. Merrill Few remedies are bet
ter known in this vicinity than Sulphur
Bitters; their sale has been very general
throughout this section, and the number
of reliable and well attested cases of benes
ficia! results and recovery by their use il
large and beyond dispute.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10

along the railroad, was struck by freigh t
train and instantly killed. The engineer
blew the whistle and rang the bell, but
Smith made no attempt to escape from
danger. 1t is thought that he was tired OF
life and wanted TO be killed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Cure NourEeIE.

Don't pay large doctors bills. The best
medical book published, 100 pages, elegant
colored plates. will be sent to you on re-
ceipt of three 2-cent stamps to pay post
age. Address a. p. Ordway & Co., BOs-
ton, Mass.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
G enldn,t Agree.

BEDFORD, Feb. Especial. THE jury
in the Finley-B, eidifIer murder case We're
discharged this afternoon. They could
not agree. They stood nine for conviction
and three for ACC initial.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Johnston County Democrats.

Fra SKLIN, Feb. Especial The
democ rats of this city are making ar
rangem ents for mass convention to be
held he re February 81, which will be ad-
dressed by Congressman George Cooper.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
FIRE at Brazil.

BRAZIL, Feb. ESPECIAL. The Central
house caught fire tonight from lamp ex-
plosion. The furniture and fixtures are
total loss, and the building is badly dam
aged. Loss 81 800, but covered by insur-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Bitten by a Taransula.

EVANSVILLE. Feb. Especial i ice
Marsicano, a Wholesale fruit dealer, while
cutting into bunch of bananas this
morning, was bitten by a tarantula
Prompt medical attention was given, but
the arm is badly swollen and very painful.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10

ursl gas occurred this morning. ice Nc
Cor kle's house caught fire at an early
hour tins morning and was completely de-
slroyed. No insurance.
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management taking place today. The
paper has heretofore been neutral in poll.
tics, but will now advocate republican
principles.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Klled in "A Coal Mine.

BEAzTL, Feb. 4. - Especial j Michael
Shay, a miner, was killed six miles west OF
here by falling slate and dirt
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
KILLED bya Train,

vNcESNEs. Feb. ESPECIAL. John
w. Smith, farmer, while going home
from Wheatland Sunday evening. walking
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS,

Holman will make a contest for this coun-
tvs delegation. The time for holding the
primary convention is set for March s.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Weddings.

RENSSELAER,, Feb. Especial. l-Jesl 3
Grub, the popular express agent at tim
place, and Miss Maud Benjaman, one of
Rensselaer's most beautiful and attractive
young ladies. were quietly married yes
terday afternoon. Miss Beniaman's
mother, who is widow, from some unac-
countable reason was bitterly opposed to
her daughter keeping company with Mr.
Grub, and gave her the alternative of
discarding him or leaving home. She
took her mother at her word and went to
her aunt's and resided there until she was
ready to marry. The young people have
the sympathy and good wishes of the COM
munity.
NoBLEsvnLE, Feb 4. Especial. IA
private telegram received here today an
nounced the marriage of Andrew Oge Of
this city TO Miss Sadie Bailey OF Brazil,
Ind, which occurred this morning. The
groom is one of the most prominent young
men in this city.
muscle, Feb. 4.-[Special. THE Rev.
G. L. Wade this evening welded John X.
Crowell of Bluhton and Mary J.. Davis of
Muncie; also Arthur T. Bullock and May
Corbly Of Selma, and Charles Il. Beopy
and Allie VI. Milhollin of near Muncie.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
An Ex-Convlcs Goes Crazy.

LAFAYETTE, Feb. Especial. = Isaac
Downs has been declared insane. Downs
is seventy years old and was recently re-
leased from the northern penitentiary,
where he served five years for the murder
of John Holloway. The murder WAS the
result OF feud. theltitie to forty sores Of
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
AGENT WANTED.

GENTS MAKE 100 PEA CENT ARD WIN
n SIS cash prizes my cor-ets. belts, brushed
ans remed es; sample freei territory d.. B-ldgnan<
s75 Broadway New YORK.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
New,paper Said.

LAPoRTE, Feb. ESPECIAL. The South
Bend Morning Post has been sold to J. W.
O'Cannon and q. c. Tufts, the change of
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10

Two Fires within Week.
KNIGuTsTowN, Feb. ESPECIAL. THE
second fire within week caused by nat
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
The Spring Inflow.

Every day it comes, and
every day it is displayed-now
one thing, now another, but all
new.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-10
Spring DreSsG Goods
and Silks.

The high-tide of the stock IS
breaking over the edge all the
time. We retain it, show it.
II you want any Of it you should
come, and the sooner you come
the wider and fresher range
you have Tor choice.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-10-28
The Avenue Honse Burned.

On Tuesday morning little before
5 o'clock people We're startled from
their slnmhnrs bv the shrill cries of
fire! The Avenue house was on fire.
and beyond all hopes of saving it,.
The occupants merely had time to get
out. some scantilv clad. The fire
started in the kitchen, probably from
the stove. as Mr. Anstad had built the
morning fire and gone into the office o
sweep. He soon observed smoke in
the house and upon examination the
entire kitchen was fonnd enveloped in
flames. small quantity Of furniture
was saved The building was owned
bv g. G. FARGO and valued at $4,000.
insured for $4,000. The furniture was
owned hv Mr.. Ansta1, who was rum
ming the house. and valued at 81, 800.
insured for 81 $50. For time it was
feared that the fire would catch to
other buildings near bv, hut there was
M wind. and with plenty NJ water
r.-y- -lr .
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-10-28
Rap;.h!,ran Rallies Throughout Fail
River County,
Will he held as follows:

Will he held as follows:
Friday. Oct %. at Hilderman school
house in Union precinct, ard at Rich
school honse IN Cheyenne River pre-
cinct at 1880 p. m.
Saturday. Oct. %, at Oelrichs and
Cascade at . p. m.
Monday, Oct. 81. at Odell school
house and at Minnekahta at 7:30 p. m.
Tuesday, Nov. l. at Edgemont and
in Beaver township at 7:30 p. IN.
Wednesday. Nov 2. at Anderson
school house in Duck creek and Pad
den school house in Sand creek at 7:SO
p. M.
Thursday. Nov. 3, at Barkdall school
house in Hat creek and at Smlttwick
at 7:30 p. m.
Friday, Nov. 4. at Rich school house
in Cheyenne River precinct and at.
Hilaerman school house in Union at
7:30 p. m.
Saturday Nov. 5. at Oelrichs at . p.
m. and at Cascade at 1880 p. IN.
Meetings will he arranged for at
Hot Springs from time to time.
j. b. DIcKovER.
Chairman Rep. Cent. Committee.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-10-28
L. ID. BROOKE.
Black Hills College Department.

The number of students is gradually
increa.ing.
Miss Nalsy Warren, of this city,
matriculated Wednesday, making the
total number eightv-eight.
President j. W. iiancher and tinan.
cial secretary, DIR. j. ID. Searles, are
spending the week in the Northern
HILLS, looking after college interests.
The campus presents quite an ami
mated appearance on these pleasant
afternoons. The boys have caught the
football fever and we may expect to
to hear of sprains and bruises without
end from now on.
We advise certain young gentlemen,
who are prone to wonder off on little
excursions, to hereafter take along
money in sufficient quantities to pay
hotel and livery bills without seeking
aid from their fair companions. =
On Monday afternoon few of the
students tramped across the mountains
for number of miles in quest of
specimens and returned with several
fine ores which will adorn the shelves
of the college museum.
Prof. Matte G. Allen made a flyinp
visit to Sioux City last week, depart.
ing on Friday and returning in time
for her classes Tuesday.
Prot; y %. Lymer met with quite a
painful, but we hope not serious ac.
cident on Wednesday evening, while
on his way home. Some careless. per.
son had left a.pitchfork in the road and
professor was unfortunate enough Ia
tramp on it.
The subject Of chapel orations, IN
which the upper classmen are much
interested. has at last been decided
lnstead OF being delivered singly in
chanel, one night is set apart toward
the last Of the term, when all will be
nermittea to sneak. This innovation
is the cause of the broad smiles of sat.
isfaction that are noticed in the faces
of those students interested.