HENRY COUNTY, INDIANA
NEWS
New Castle, IN.
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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 Soldiers’ and Sailors” Orphans’ 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.