HENRY COUNTY, INDIANA
NEWS
New Castle, IN.
The
New Castle, IN.
May 23, 1899. While engaged in drilling for gas at Mt.
Summit, four miles north of this city today, the drill penetrated a
good vein of oil. The vein was struck at 90 feet in Trenton rock and
has the appearance of being a paying well. The presence of oil in this
vicinity has been suspected for some time, as several abandoned gas
wells have given off unmistakable signs of oil recently. It is reported
tonight that the oil has ceased to flow, showing that it was a small
pocket struck and that the drillers are going deeper for gas. The idea
of oil is not entirely abandoned.
New Castle, IN
Dec. 23, 1898, Captain Pyerhus Woodward died at his home, in this city,
last midnight, after 15 years of suffering. Captain Woodward was born
in this city in 1822 and in 1847 enlisted in Col. Lane’s
regiment, the
Fifth Indiana Infantry, and fought in the war with Mexico. In 1861, he
was chosen captain of Co. C., 13th Indiana, and served until 1863.,
when he was resigned on account of ill health. He leaves 3 children and
a widow. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. conducted by the G.A.R.
On account of the Indiana Commissioners and G.A.R. going to dedicate the Indiana soldiers monuments at Chickamauga Park, Sept. 20. The time of holding the reunion of the 84th Indiana, at Lewisville, will be changed from Sept. 19 to Sept 18, so all who wish can go on the excursion leaving Lewisville at 2:45 p.m., Sept.13 (? Smeared), arriving at Chattanooga at 6:25 a.m. Sept. 20.
New Castle, IN.
Sept.1,1899. Mr.E.B. McMeans, one of the most widely known citizens of Henry County, died at his home in this city today of heart disease. He had been feeling badly for some time, but was unusually well today and his death was a great surprise. He was about 64 yrs old and leaves a wife and 2 brothers, one is S.R. McMeans, residing in Indianpolis.
New Castle, IN.
Sept,2,1899. The annual session of the Old settlers Association of
Henry County was held at the fair grounds in this city today and
several thousand in attendance. The opening talk was made by the
president, B.F. Koons, who was followed by Judge W.O. Barnard, and M.E.
Forkner. Andrew Nicholson, age 94, related his experiences.
He has been in Indiana 74 years, voted for President 17 times, has been
a Sunday-school pupil for 84 years and taught school, having as one of
his pupils the late George W. Julian. After a dinner spent in old
picnic style the list of the aged dead of the past year was read by
Secretary M.J. Burket. Following this Governor James A. Mount was
introduced. The governor spoke principally of the pioneers and their
work in the development of the country, and their part in the growth of
the sturdy, and patriotic character that has made the nation what
is today. He adjured his hearers to stand by the stars and
stripes wherever they may float. Officers for the next year were
elected as follows: President N.H. Ballinger, Vice president, Mrs.
Huldah Parker, Secretary, W.F.Byrket, treasurer, S.T. Powell, executive
committee, B.F. Koons, M.E. Anderson, Seth Stafford and Miss May Harris.
New Castle, IN. Feb. 5,1898.
For several weeks a revival meeting has been in progress at a country
church near this city, and some remarkable scenes have transpired. At
the beginning of the meeting Alex Davis, a middle aged citizen of that
neighborhood, became converted. He had suffered for years from a large
running sore on one leg, and could not walk without the aid of
crutches. When he became converted he prayed that he might recover his
health, and to the surprise of his neighbors the sore seemed to
commence healing at once, and in a few days he was able to walk without
the aid of his crutches. The genuineness of the cure is certified to by
dozens of citizens of the neighborhood, although all are not agreed as
to the cause of the healing.
Knightstown, IN.
Feb. 23, 1898. Washington's birthday was appropriately observed
by the
children of the Soldiersand SailorsOrphans Home. The home band
rendered three excellent selections. The Taking of
Trenton was well
recited by Walter Burton, and the Minute by Fern
Lunch. Washington
Ode a trio, was sung by little girls. The famous hatchet story
was
commemorated by a hatchet drill given by the 16 little boys dressed in
the national colors. A colonial ballroom scene was given by 12 boys and
girls dressed in the costumes of those times, who danced the minuet.
The program ended with tableau representing statues of Washington in
war and in peace. Lincoln hall was beautifully decorated in flags,
bunting and palms, and an excellent picture of Washington, the gift of
the Sons of Veterans to the home, was placed on the stage during the
exercises.
New Castle, IN.
June 21, 1898. Yesterday afternoon while Bertha Huffman was
working at an incubator the lamp exploded, covering her clothing with
burning oil. She was instantly enveloped in flames and although rescued
in a few minutes her hands, face and body were so badly burned that she
can hardly recover.
New Castle, IN.
Sept. 23,1898. The jury in the case against William Fawcett for assault
and battery with intent to kill returned a verdict this evening of not
guilty. The case has excited a great deal of interest throughout the
southern part of the county. Fawcett purchased a farm of Noble butler
and a disagreement arose over the division of the wheat crop. Butler
appeared when the crop was being threshed and interfered. There wad a
fight and Fawcett struck Butler on the head with a hammer, but not
seriously injuring him. The jury decided that the blow was in self
defense.
New Castle, IN.
Sept. 20,1898. The 84th Indiana Regiment held its annual reunion in
this city today and yesterday. About 80 members were in attendance. The
camp fire last night was well attended. The 84th was one of the
regiments which held the field of Chickamauga, went with Sherman to the
sea and took part in the battle of Nashville. The reunion next year
will be held at Lewisville and the following officers will arrange it:
president, Thomas Van Dyke, Lewisville, vice president, Eugene Glidden,
Lewisville. Secretary W.R. Wray, Winchester. Assistant Secretary,
W,T.Dobbins, Lewisville.
New Castle. Ind., April 21The new
telephone line
connecting nearly every business house and residence in nearly every
town in Rush and Henry counties was completed this evening. It extends
from this city to Cadiz, Greensboro, Spiceland, Knightstown, Dunreith
and on to Rushville. It connects with all local plants wherever there
are such and combines the entire circuit under one system, but with
separate management. Farmers along the various lines have connected,
and all realize that the plan will be of great benefit.
Indiana Journal April 28 1897
It is rumored at New Castle that men In that city
contemplate launching a periodical for members of the I. O. O. F. of
Indiana. It is claimed there is but one such magazine pubitshed in the
State, which has 43,000 members of the order. New Castle is a
stronghold of Odd Fellowship, and the project is said to have strong
support.
Indiana Journal February 3, 1897
Weekly Indiana State Journal January 29, 1896
New Castle, Ind., Jan. 27 —The Associated Press dispatch from this city
printed in yesterday's Journal, giving an account of the double suicide
of Henry Wilson and Miss Clara Harris, daughter of Capt. A. T. Harris.
Is absoluateiy without foundation. There is no Captain Harris in Henry
county and no Judge Wilson. Neither is there a Henry Wilton or a Clara
Harris, as far as known, and, last of all, there has been no
suicide except that of the young man Wright, as reported in the
Journal Saturday. The story is a "fake" of the worst sort, unless
the name of the town has been confused with some other. The Cincinnati
press of Friday contained two "fake" sensations from .New Castle, Ind.,
so it is very likely there is an impostor in the city.
Middletown Ind. Otto E. Bowers, 86 Rt. 2 died
Monday at the Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He had been
in failing health the past year. He was a retired farmer and had spent
all of his life in Jefferson Township of Henry County. Surviving are
the widow, Mary R. Bowers; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Rutherford or
Middletown; two sons, Forest Bowers of Anderson and Mendel Bowers of
Sulphur Springs; four grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and one
sister, Mrs. Nellie Caine of Middletown. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. today at the Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home with the Rev.
Howard Breneman in charge. Burial was in the Miller Cemetery.
Anderson Herald and Anderson Daily Bulletin( Anderson, IN ) Wed., Sept.
5, 1973; page 2 Transcribed by Candi Horton
Bert COLE, of Knightstown, was seriously stabbed
in the breast by a stranger, who approached him after nightfall, as he
was walking in the outskirts of that place. There was an attempt the
same evening to rob S.B. NEWBY, but he evaded the highwaymen.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 11 December, 1890
Page 6 column 5 and 6
Last night about 10 o'clock a most brutal assault was committed
upon Asa WAROCK and his wife, living near Sulphur Springs, in [Henry]
county. They are both about ninety years old, in good circumstances and
are in the habit of keeping large amounts of money in the house....
This morning the old people were found lying helpless in bed and it is
feared they will both die....
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 13 December 1890
Page 6 Columns 5 and 6
John Koons and Wife Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Koons, formerly of this county and now of Shirley,
Indiana, on November 1st passed their 48th wedding anniversary.
It was celebrated in an unusual manner, for just before noon about
sixty of their neighbors unexpectedly invaded the home and proceeded to
make merry.
They came with heavy laden baskets of good things which were soon
spread upon a banquet board and all enjoyed a sumptuous dinner.
The afternoon was spent in friendly social intercourse and diversion.
Their guests departed late in the afternoon wishing the happy couple
many more happy returns of the anniversary. Mr. Koons was born in
Lebanon County on the 30th day of August 1868, but has resided in
Indiana since 1870.
On Nov. 1st, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Minerva J. Modlin,
of Henry County, Ind. About two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Koons
spent a month visiting relatives and friends in Lebanon county and a
little more than a year ago Mr. Koons was here to attend the funeral of
Rev. John G. Light. They were little school mates in Lebanon
County over 50 years ago.
Harry Light of the Lebanon rendering works near Jonestown, and Mrs.
Light were guests at the Koons home at Shirley in May of this
year. Mr. Koons is a first cousin of Rev. I. B. Koonds of
Bellgrove; Daniel Koons of Lickdale; Joseph Koons of Lebanon; Samuel
Snyder of Annville, watchman at the Ninth street railroad crossing and
Mrs. Samuel Blouch of Bunker Hill.
Mr. Koons has been a subscriber to the Lebanon News for many years and
has extended his subscription for another year. He likes to keep
posted on the news of his native county and state.
Lebanon Daily News, Thursday Evening, November 5,
1931, Page 15