HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA
NEWS
Noblesville, IN, Oct. 7 ,1897,
The reunion of the 75th and 101st Indiana Regiments began at Wild’s Opera House this afternoon. The veterans have been coming in all day, and one of the largest crowds ever attending a reunion is now in the city. The citizens of Noblesville have opened their homes to them. At the opera house this afternoon welcome addresses were made by mayor E.C. Wilson, and ex-Department Commander Caylor, and responses by Capt. B.F. Williams, of Wabash, and John H, Gray, of Cincinnati. The camp fire was held tonight. The reunion continues tomorrow. John r. Leonard, of Washington D.C. is here mingling with the veterans.
Noblesville IN. Oct, 8, 1897.
For 2 days this city has been decorated with flags and bunting in honor of the 75th and 101st Indiana Regiments that have been holding their 15th annual reunion here. Two hundred of the veterans were present and enjoyed one of the biggest meetings in the history of the organizations. The opera house was packed last night at the campfire. Speeches were made by Hon. Thomas E. Boyd, ex-Department Commander Caylor and Isaac Hiatt, of this city, Congressman Steele, of Marion, Captain Hilligoss, of Muncie, Mr, King, of Illinois, Adam Foust, of Warren, C.S. Pettijohn, of Hortonville, Dr. Mendenhall, of New Castle, Mr. Justice of Wells county, and Captain R.F. Williams of Wabash. The reunion closed this morning with a business session. The following officers ere elected: president, W.S. Stitt, of Wabash, secretary, Captain B.F. Williams, of Wabash, the next reunion will be held in Wabash on the 6th and 7th of Oct. 1898.
Noblesville, IN.
May 26,1899. The jury in the case of the State Bank of Indiana against Benjamin F. Hillis, the Indiana Hedge and Wire Fence Company, Sterling R. Holt and others, which was brought to this city on a charge of venue from Clinton county, and which has been on trial for 8 days, returned a $500 verdict this morning for damages against the fence company and finding for the other defendants. Hillis gave the company a note for $500 for a quantity of the fence and when the paper was sold to the bank. Mr. Holt and the other defendants, who were officers in the company, indorsed it. When it became due, Mr. Hillis refused to meet the obligation on the grounds that the fence had been misrepresented to him and wasn’t worth the time it took to put it up. The verdict of the jury releases him from the payment of the note and holds the company responsible. The banks holds 8 other notes, aggregating $12,000, which were procured from Clinton County farmers in a similar manner, but as the same questions are involved in each case it is not likely that the others will be tried, although the attorneys representing the bank say they will insist on a separate trial in each instance.
Noblesville, IN.
Dec. 30, 1898. George Stubbs, son of ex-Judge Stubbs, of Indianapolis, has instituted suit in the Hamilton Circuit Court against Francis M. Rondebush and wife, asking %5,000 damages for alienating the affections of his wife and daughter. About 2 yrs ago Stubbs disappeared, but afterward returned. The trouble then was said to have been of a domestic nature. He enlisted as a soldier in the Spanish War, and on his return home his wife and daughter refused to recognize or live with him. Mr. Stubbs believes that Mr. & Mrs. Rondebush, parents of his wife, are the cause of his troubles.
8-19-1897 Indiana journal.
The annual meeting of the old settlers of Hamilton County was held in Jones’ grove near Eagletown Saturday. Ten thousand people are said to have been present. Meade Vestel presided and the principal speeches were delivered by County Superintendent Hutchins and Judge F.P. Davis, both of Noblesville.
Sheridan, IN. June 23, 1898.
Benjamin Weaver, age 68, died here today. He had a large interest with Stanley Brothers, dry good merchants here, and owned farms in Park County. where he and Mr. Stalley were partners in the mercantile business for many years before coming to this place. Internment will take place at Bloomingdale, Park County tomorrow.
NOTE>>>>> I do not know if Stalley and Stanley are one and the same, or 2 different men, so I wrote it as it is written>>>>>>>
Westfield, IN. Sept. 8,1898. disastrous fire swept over the business portion of Westfield last night, beginning about 11:30 and burning steadily until after 2 o’clock this morning, when it was finally over-come. The conflagration started in the Union block, in which is located the Westfield Bank, G.L. Myer’s grocery and F.M. Smith’s dry goods store, in the first floor and various offices and business establishments on the second floor. As soon as possible the fire department went to work and after 3 hours’ hard work finally got the fire under control, but not until the entire block and the adjoining drug store of W.H. Conklin was a mass of ruins. The origin of the fire is unknown and the loss is estimated at between $20,000 and $25,000.
Indiana Notes.9,14,1898
George and Robert Reel pleaded guilty to the charge of grand larceny and were sentenced to the Reformatory for from 1 to 3 yrs in the Circuit Court at Noblesville yesterday morning, for horse stealing. These boys have for years been a source of trouble to the Noblesville police officials
Cicero, IN. Oct. 12,1899.
The annual reunion of the 29th Indiana Infantry and 8th Indiana Cavalry is being held here, and the streets are full of veterans and their friends. The double reunion is due to the fact that the 37th infantry, after 2 years service as “dough boys” was mounted and called the 8th Indiana Cavalry. The regiment participated in some of the heaviest fighting of the war. None of the field officers is living, and of the line, 5 Captains and a few lieutenants survive. Five of the Captains were present. The camp-fire tonight was addressed by Chancellor W.H. Hickman, of DePauw University, who was a private in the regiment.
Noblesville, IN. Oct.10,1899.
Judge Neal made a decision this morning that is of interest to the temperance people of this State and one that may assist the Good Citizen’s league in suppressing saloons under the Nicholson law. At the meeting of the Board of Commissioners in Sept. Arriel Sedan applied for a license to sell liquor at Sheridan. A remonstrance was filed by a majority of the voters of Sheridan, through Joseph Vicery, who acted, by power of attorney, for the remonstrators. The commissioners refused to issue a license to Sedan. He appealed to the Circuit Court and Judge Neal held that a remonstrance thus signed was valid and sustained the Board of Commissioners in their action in refusing Sedan a license.
Rev. Amos Sanders, after a pastorate of nine years at Noblesville, has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Friends Church, to take effect the middle of September.
Date: July 26, 1899 Location: Indiana Paper: Indiana State Journal
Noblesville Ind., Dec 1
Judge Stephenson handed down an Important decision In the Circuit Court this morning involving the sale of real estate by lottery. Several years ago the Washington Glass Company, of Cicero, platted an addition to that town and offered the lots for sale. Selection of lots was mode by putting tickets in a hat and drawing for choice of lots. Conrad Mosbaugh, who bought one of these lots under this arrangements resisted payment, and set up as a defense the violation of contract under the lottery statue Judge Stephenson found for Mosbaugh.
Source: Indiana State Journal December 9, 1896
Noblesville, Ind, July 7.
At a recent meeting of the County Board of Education It was decided to make but one district of Hamilton county for purposes of complying with the compulsory educational law. After careful consideration it was
found that last year not more than 5 per cent, of the children of the. county between the ages of eight and fourteen were out of school and therefore there is but little need of a truant officer. The trustees of the townships, towns and cities In co-operation with the teachers have all agreed to first give their assistance to bring In the children who are absent from school before the truant officer is asked to act. The enforcement of the law is to be the last resort. When any children, after due notice by township trustee, fail to attend school then the cases are to be reported to the county superintendent and the truant officer will be Instructed to do his duty. It is believed here that there will be but little work for the truant officer And that one is sufficient for the county. To-day Superintendent Hutchens announced the appointment of George Nagle, ex-sheriff of the county, for this position.
News Of the Week Current Events (News Article) Date: 1897-07-14; Paper: Indiana State Journal
Noblesville, Ind. Sept. 29
The women of the W. R. C. of this city gave a reception to the soldiers last night. The courthouse was crowded, and speeches were made by Mrs. Hiram Hines, George Shirts, bandmaster of the One-hundred-and-flfty- ninth Regiment;
Capt. O. A. Cox, of Sheridan; Hon. F. E.. Boyd. ex-Commander H. M. Caylor and others; A banquet was spread for the boys.
Source: Indiana Journal Oct 5, 1898
Noblesville, Ind., Sept. 28.- Griff Stephenson, son of Judge Stephenson, arrived home this morning from Montauk Point hospital on a sick furlough for thirty days. He Is very pronounced against the prevalent criticisms of the administration
on the treatment of the soldiers. He says soldiers were treated and fed as well at Montauk as large numbers were treated at home. Great quantites of fruits, etc., were wasted daily for want of consumers. They had the best of medical care—surgeons working night and day and using every effort in their power to relieve the suffering regardless of expense or luxuries. He was furnished transportation home and $1.50 a day for subsistence while on his way. He said they all felt very Indignant at the false reports of some of the New York journals over the treatment of the boys. He said chicken in the hospitals was always on hand, and chicken pot pie for the regiment was a frequent part of the rations issued. They were never short of water but once and that was the day the President visited the camp. Every hospital and regiment had fine filters for the water used and every boy was sent home as soon as he was able to travel.
Source: Indiana Journal Oct 5, 1898
Noblesville, Ind.. Jan. 29. - Since the city of Evansvillle wants the Legislature to appropriate $200,000 for sewerage purposes for the Insane Asylum at that place the people of this city would like to ask for its removal from that out-of-the-way
place, where it seems that proper drainage cannot be secured. For much less money than is asked for this sewer the city of Noblesville would guarantee its removal to this place, furnish natural gas. water and as good a site as can be furnished in the State. Representative Harris is reported in favor of such a movement.
Indiana Journal February 3, 1897
New President for DePaw.
Indianapolis, ind.—The Rev. Francis J. McConnell, Ph.D., pastor of the New York Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, Brooklyn, N. Y., has accepted a call to the presidency of DePaw university, Greencastle, Ind.
Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas October 23, 1908 Page 2
Administrator's Notice
Estate of Thomas Morris, dec. late of Hamilton Co., IN.
Letters of administration granted to Mary Morris, adm'x and George Wise, adm'r Nov. 24, 1830
Indiana Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, December 29, 1830
Contributed by Candi Horton
Notice
The undersigned has this day obtained from the Hamilton County, Probate Court, letters testamentary on the estate of John Colip, Sen., dec'd, late of said county.
.... The estate is probably solvent.
John Colip, Jun Nov. 2, 1830
Indiana Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, December 29, 1830
Contributed by Candi Horton
The reunion of the 75th and 101st Indiana Regiments began at Wild’s Opera House this afternoon. The veterans have been coming in all day, and one of the largest crowds ever attending a reunion is now in the city. The citizens of Noblesville have opened their homes to them. At the opera house this afternoon welcome addresses were made by mayor E.C. Wilson, and ex-Department Commander Caylor, and responses by Capt. B.F. Williams, of Wabash, and John H, Gray, of Cincinnati. The camp fire was held tonight. The reunion continues tomorrow. John r. Leonard, of Washington D.C. is here mingling with the veterans.
Noblesville IN. Oct, 8, 1897.
For 2 days this city has been decorated with flags and bunting in honor of the 75th and 101st Indiana Regiments that have been holding their 15th annual reunion here. Two hundred of the veterans were present and enjoyed one of the biggest meetings in the history of the organizations. The opera house was packed last night at the campfire. Speeches were made by Hon. Thomas E. Boyd, ex-Department Commander Caylor and Isaac Hiatt, of this city, Congressman Steele, of Marion, Captain Hilligoss, of Muncie, Mr, King, of Illinois, Adam Foust, of Warren, C.S. Pettijohn, of Hortonville, Dr. Mendenhall, of New Castle, Mr. Justice of Wells county, and Captain R.F. Williams of Wabash. The reunion closed this morning with a business session. The following officers ere elected: president, W.S. Stitt, of Wabash, secretary, Captain B.F. Williams, of Wabash, the next reunion will be held in Wabash on the 6th and 7th of Oct. 1898.
Noblesville, IN.
May 26,1899. The jury in the case of the State Bank of Indiana against Benjamin F. Hillis, the Indiana Hedge and Wire Fence Company, Sterling R. Holt and others, which was brought to this city on a charge of venue from Clinton county, and which has been on trial for 8 days, returned a $500 verdict this morning for damages against the fence company and finding for the other defendants. Hillis gave the company a note for $500 for a quantity of the fence and when the paper was sold to the bank. Mr. Holt and the other defendants, who were officers in the company, indorsed it. When it became due, Mr. Hillis refused to meet the obligation on the grounds that the fence had been misrepresented to him and wasn’t worth the time it took to put it up. The verdict of the jury releases him from the payment of the note and holds the company responsible. The banks holds 8 other notes, aggregating $12,000, which were procured from Clinton County farmers in a similar manner, but as the same questions are involved in each case it is not likely that the others will be tried, although the attorneys representing the bank say they will insist on a separate trial in each instance.
Noblesville, IN.
Dec. 30, 1898. George Stubbs, son of ex-Judge Stubbs, of Indianapolis, has instituted suit in the Hamilton Circuit Court against Francis M. Rondebush and wife, asking %5,000 damages for alienating the affections of his wife and daughter. About 2 yrs ago Stubbs disappeared, but afterward returned. The trouble then was said to have been of a domestic nature. He enlisted as a soldier in the Spanish War, and on his return home his wife and daughter refused to recognize or live with him. Mr. Stubbs believes that Mr. & Mrs. Rondebush, parents of his wife, are the cause of his troubles.
8-19-1897 Indiana journal.
The annual meeting of the old settlers of Hamilton County was held in Jones’ grove near Eagletown Saturday. Ten thousand people are said to have been present. Meade Vestel presided and the principal speeches were delivered by County Superintendent Hutchins and Judge F.P. Davis, both of Noblesville.
Sheridan, IN. June 23, 1898.
Benjamin Weaver, age 68, died here today. He had a large interest with Stanley Brothers, dry good merchants here, and owned farms in Park County. where he and Mr. Stalley were partners in the mercantile business for many years before coming to this place. Internment will take place at Bloomingdale, Park County tomorrow.
NOTE>>>>> I do not know if Stalley and Stanley are one and the same, or 2 different men, so I wrote it as it is written>>>>>>>
Westfield, IN. Sept. 8,1898. disastrous fire swept over the business portion of Westfield last night, beginning about 11:30 and burning steadily until after 2 o’clock this morning, when it was finally over-come. The conflagration started in the Union block, in which is located the Westfield Bank, G.L. Myer’s grocery and F.M. Smith’s dry goods store, in the first floor and various offices and business establishments on the second floor. As soon as possible the fire department went to work and after 3 hours’ hard work finally got the fire under control, but not until the entire block and the adjoining drug store of W.H. Conklin was a mass of ruins. The origin of the fire is unknown and the loss is estimated at between $20,000 and $25,000.
Indiana Notes.9,14,1898
George and Robert Reel pleaded guilty to the charge of grand larceny and were sentenced to the Reformatory for from 1 to 3 yrs in the Circuit Court at Noblesville yesterday morning, for horse stealing. These boys have for years been a source of trouble to the Noblesville police officials
Cicero, IN. Oct. 12,1899.
The annual reunion of the 29th Indiana Infantry and 8th Indiana Cavalry is being held here, and the streets are full of veterans and their friends. The double reunion is due to the fact that the 37th infantry, after 2 years service as “dough boys” was mounted and called the 8th Indiana Cavalry. The regiment participated in some of the heaviest fighting of the war. None of the field officers is living, and of the line, 5 Captains and a few lieutenants survive. Five of the Captains were present. The camp-fire tonight was addressed by Chancellor W.H. Hickman, of DePauw University, who was a private in the regiment.
Noblesville, IN. Oct.10,1899.
Judge Neal made a decision this morning that is of interest to the temperance people of this State and one that may assist the Good Citizen’s league in suppressing saloons under the Nicholson law. At the meeting of the Board of Commissioners in Sept. Arriel Sedan applied for a license to sell liquor at Sheridan. A remonstrance was filed by a majority of the voters of Sheridan, through Joseph Vicery, who acted, by power of attorney, for the remonstrators. The commissioners refused to issue a license to Sedan. He appealed to the Circuit Court and Judge Neal held that a remonstrance thus signed was valid and sustained the Board of Commissioners in their action in refusing Sedan a license.
Rev. Amos Sanders, after a pastorate of nine years at Noblesville, has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Friends Church, to take effect the middle of September.
Date: July 26, 1899 Location: Indiana Paper: Indiana State Journal
Noblesville Ind., Dec 1
Judge Stephenson handed down an Important decision In the Circuit Court this morning involving the sale of real estate by lottery. Several years ago the Washington Glass Company, of Cicero, platted an addition to that town and offered the lots for sale. Selection of lots was mode by putting tickets in a hat and drawing for choice of lots. Conrad Mosbaugh, who bought one of these lots under this arrangements resisted payment, and set up as a defense the violation of contract under the lottery statue Judge Stephenson found for Mosbaugh.
Source: Indiana State Journal December 9, 1896
Noblesville, Ind, July 7.
At a recent meeting of the County Board of Education It was decided to make but one district of Hamilton county for purposes of complying with the compulsory educational law. After careful consideration it was
found that last year not more than 5 per cent, of the children of the. county between the ages of eight and fourteen were out of school and therefore there is but little need of a truant officer. The trustees of the townships, towns and cities In co-operation with the teachers have all agreed to first give their assistance to bring In the children who are absent from school before the truant officer is asked to act. The enforcement of the law is to be the last resort. When any children, after due notice by township trustee, fail to attend school then the cases are to be reported to the county superintendent and the truant officer will be Instructed to do his duty. It is believed here that there will be but little work for the truant officer And that one is sufficient for the county. To-day Superintendent Hutchens announced the appointment of George Nagle, ex-sheriff of the county, for this position.
News Of the Week Current Events (News Article) Date: 1897-07-14; Paper: Indiana State Journal
Noblesville, Ind. Sept. 29
The women of the W. R. C. of this city gave a reception to the soldiers last night. The courthouse was crowded, and speeches were made by Mrs. Hiram Hines, George Shirts, bandmaster of the One-hundred-and-flfty- ninth Regiment;
Capt. O. A. Cox, of Sheridan; Hon. F. E.. Boyd. ex-Commander H. M. Caylor and others; A banquet was spread for the boys.
Source: Indiana Journal Oct 5, 1898
Noblesville, Ind., Sept. 28.- Griff Stephenson, son of Judge Stephenson, arrived home this morning from Montauk Point hospital on a sick furlough for thirty days. He Is very pronounced against the prevalent criticisms of the administration
on the treatment of the soldiers. He says soldiers were treated and fed as well at Montauk as large numbers were treated at home. Great quantites of fruits, etc., were wasted daily for want of consumers. They had the best of medical care—surgeons working night and day and using every effort in their power to relieve the suffering regardless of expense or luxuries. He was furnished transportation home and $1.50 a day for subsistence while on his way. He said they all felt very Indignant at the false reports of some of the New York journals over the treatment of the boys. He said chicken in the hospitals was always on hand, and chicken pot pie for the regiment was a frequent part of the rations issued. They were never short of water but once and that was the day the President visited the camp. Every hospital and regiment had fine filters for the water used and every boy was sent home as soon as he was able to travel.
Source: Indiana Journal Oct 5, 1898
Noblesville, Ind.. Jan. 29. - Since the city of Evansvillle wants the Legislature to appropriate $200,000 for sewerage purposes for the Insane Asylum at that place the people of this city would like to ask for its removal from that out-of-the-way
place, where it seems that proper drainage cannot be secured. For much less money than is asked for this sewer the city of Noblesville would guarantee its removal to this place, furnish natural gas. water and as good a site as can be furnished in the State. Representative Harris is reported in favor of such a movement.
Indiana Journal February 3, 1897
New President for DePaw.
Indianapolis, ind.—The Rev. Francis J. McConnell, Ph.D., pastor of the New York Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, Brooklyn, N. Y., has accepted a call to the presidency of DePaw university, Greencastle, Ind.
Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas October 23, 1908 Page 2
Administrator's Notice
Estate of Thomas Morris, dec. late of Hamilton Co., IN.
Letters of administration granted to Mary Morris, adm'x and George Wise, adm'r Nov. 24, 1830
Indiana Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, December 29, 1830
Contributed by Candi Horton
Notice
The undersigned has this day obtained from the Hamilton County, Probate Court, letters testamentary on the estate of John Colip, Sen., dec'd, late of said county.
.... The estate is probably solvent.
John Colip, Jun Nov. 2, 1830
Indiana Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, December 29, 1830
Contributed by Candi Horton
Gone to Indiana
Mr and Mrs M J Buscher and son Paul left overland this
morning for Atlanta, IN, where they will visit his father, John
Buscher, who is quite feeble. They will also stop off at Terre
Haute, IN and visit their daughter and sister Miss Bettie Buscher who
is a student at St Mary's of the Woods.
[Litchfield Daily Union, 28 April 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd
Reener]
Mrs. Gimple gets divorce
Noblesville, Ind. Nov. 28 -- Judge Cloe(?) granted Mrs. Emma Gimple a divorce form harry Gimple of Indianapolis. The case came here on a change of venue from Marion County. Gimple was ordered to pay $8 (?) a week for the support of their children, and also $300 alimony. Gimple testified that in ten years his wife had him arrested 72 times for the alleged neglect of their children.
Indianapolis Star, Friday November 29, 1918 Transcribed by K. Torp
Mrs. Gimple gets divorce
Noblesville, Ind. Nov. 28 -- Judge Cloe(?) granted Mrs. Emma Gimple a divorce form harry Gimple of Indianapolis. The case came here on a change of venue from Marion County. Gimple was ordered to pay $8 (?) a week for the support of their children, and also $300 alimony. Gimple testified that in ten years his wife had him arrested 72 times for the alleged neglect of their children.
Indianapolis Star, Friday November 29, 1918 Transcribed by K. Torp