The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-08-20
Minor State Items.

Minor State Items.
An apple tree in the yard OF A. N.
Lines of ElwoOd, is novel sight. 1t Is
full of apples, and few days ago came
out In bloom for the second time.
Louis Chesoc of South Bend. was
drowned while bathing in the st. Joe
River. Several persons tried to rescue the
un nfortunate man as he was sinking.
The Sixth National Convention of the
Kelley League will be held at Indianapo-
lis next week. 1t is expected that from
LOO to 800 visitors will be in attendance.
Charles Bornwasser of New Albany,
while seated on the steps of his sisters
residence, suddenly complained of the
heat, arose and staggered few steps and
fell dead.
George Marion, a prosperous farmer,
residing near Wilders, 20 yesrs old, ad-
dicted to the drinking habit, drowned
himself in the Kankakee River while de-
spondent.
Ed. Haines, Wabash conductor, was
shot at Huntington by brakeman named
Frank Fries. Ills wounds may prove ia
tai. The shooting grew out of some
trouble the men had had.
Mrs. William White of Kokomo, gave
birth to triplet boys, each weighing six
pounds. Mr.. White, who is an enthusias-
tic Republican, has named the boys Nc
Kinley, Hobart and Mount.
The body of Elmer Thompson, young
nan residing in West Indianapolis, was
found near the corner of Cornell and
q
have been due from heat prostratiOn.
At Greensburg, VIM. +. Reisling assign
I'd TO Harrington Boyd. Assets. $1,000;
liabilities unknown. Sarah Goodwin as
enad TO Harrington Boyd. Assets, 81, 900;
liabilities, $4,000.
John Rogers of Peru, who took an over
lose Of chloral some days ago, developed
signs of insanity. His wife hid hatchets,
hammers, knives, and other murderous,
instruments and had watched his actions
Until he disappeared. A pair of blood
hounds were obtained and his dead body
was found by the side of the railroad,
where he had been struck by train.
Mrs. Sarah Love, Of Licking County,
ohio, has left bequest to the Wernle
Orphans Home, of Richmond, amounting
20 about 81, BOO. The will will probably
oe contested by interested parties, and the
Board of the Home has authorized the
President of the Ohio Joint Lutheran
Synod, under the control of which the
Home is, to employ an attorney to look
,ut for their interests.
j. w. Sanders of Anderson, while in
Missouri twelve years ago became sepa-
.ated from his son, Claude, then ii
| old nd oft lIr lire
lad returned to Indiana, they were nOti-
led of his death. On Saturday last
TOung man made himself known to Mr..
Sanders, who is now living in Anderson,
md after desultory talk he produced
evidence showing that he was the missing
BOY. The reunion was delightful one.
The State Camp of the Sons of Ameri-
"a, held at Charlottesville, have elected
he following officers: President, w. A.
Esbach, indianapolis; Vice President, J.
). Gregg, Rushville; Secretary, w. X.
Miller, Charlottesville; Treasurer, III. II.
Griffith, Charlottesville; Conductor, w.
L. Spahr, Brook; Inspector, Jasper Bray;
IleenwoOd; Trustees, j. S. Keith. In
lianapos; l. W. Single, Richmond; w.
W. Goltra, Charlottesville.
Judge Hammond, of the Circuit Court
1t indianapolis, appointed p. c. Trussler
eceiver of the Union National Building
md Loan Association. The trial upon
.pplication for receiver has been in pro-
,ress about three weeks, and has been
tubbOrnly fought by both the plaintiffs
md the defendant association. The assO-
,ation was one of the largest in the State,
md has assets of over $500, 900. Its re-
.eipts last year were $339 ,667 .S6, of which
i30, ,76O. 80 went to expense account. Its
earnings for the year were $40, ,95O.1O.
Valparaiso and vicinity was visited with
he worst storm in its history. The rain
ell in torrents, flooding everything, and
vas accompanied by terrific lightning.
Five houses and barns in the city were
truck and slightly damaged. Through
he county thirty barns were struck, and
,everal burned with contents. David
Wilson lost large barn and $50 tons of
lay, loss $1,000. Calvin Shinkle's barn
Ind contents were destroyed, loss 81 $50.
Several horses and cows were killed. The
otal loss in the county is estimated at
150, 600, with only slight Insurance..
Relatives of Mrs. Malinda Benton of
BrOwnstown, have received word Of the
ieath of her twin sister, Mrs. Lucinda
Tuell of Terre Haute, at the age of 20
years. This couple bore the unique dis
;inction of being the oldest female twins
living. They were born and raised near
BrOwnstown, and both were married on
he same day. Over 800 guests were pres
INT at the wedding. The surviving sister
is in feeble health, and her death would
lot be a surprise at any time. She has
lot yet been informed of her sisters death,
md it is greatly feared that she can not
and the shock.
About month ago fire was discovered
n the County Auditors Office, at Decatur.
As the doors of the Office were locked and
;he Fire Department had to break into the
office, the origin of the fire could not be
accounted for. An investigation showed
hat among the undestroyed orders many
we're found to be raised to from two to ten
lines their original value. This placed
he County Auditor and the different
Township Trustees under suspicion.
Filled with indignation, these gentlemen,
oy the aid of the Commissioners, have
been investigating the Treasurer's books.
The work has just begun, and shortage
If nearly $4,000 has, it is alleged, already
oeen found. Commissioner HOlbrOoks
,ays that he expects to find a shortage Of
nearly 500, coo before the investigation is
completed.
The City Council of Shelbyville. fixed
The license for selling cigarettes at 81 ,00'.
The ordinance was first introduced with
license at $500, but syndicate Of dealers
was formulated to pay the license. The
tic .nse of $1,000, if it is enforced, will
effectually prevent the sale of cigarettes
there.
The survivors of the Twenty eighth u.
). colored regiment, have just held their
seventh annual Reunion at Noblesvile,
and rOusing campfire was recorded the
heroes of the Petersburg (Va.) mine. ii.
NJ. Caylor, State Commander; Judge
Stephenson and Hon. c. b. Lands were
present.
AS Nelson Horrine and his family of
five were going to Kokomo, lightning
struck their wagon. Both horses were
knocked down and the wagon shattered,
but the occupants all escaped death,
although they were unconscious for a
time. A little boy, the least affected, says