JOHNSON COUNTY, INDIANA
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Edinburg,
IN,
May 24, 1899. Yesterday afternoon a 6 yr old son of Archie Mitchell, living west of Edinburg, got on a clod roller with his father and accidentally fell off. His head, catching between the roller and the frame, was pulled off and the roller passed over it, leaving the body lying on the roller frame. Mr. Mitchell is a well known farmer and had 2 children.
Franklin, IN.
May 26, 1899. A well –dressed stranger today tried to sell a horse and buggy for $65 to W.G. Harris, a Shelbyville horse buyer. The low price aroused suspicion and the stranger started out to secure references. After going a short distance he started to run. A number of people gave chase and he was captured and placed in jail. He gave his name as J. H. Smith, of Ky. And said he secured the horse near Brownstown. A telegram from that place was received during the afternoon notifying the officers to watch for a stolen horse.
Franklin,IN.
Feb.2,1898. Governor Mount attended the Johnson County Farmer’s institute in session here today. Colonel Hussleman, of Auburn, and H.F. McMahan, of Fairfield, were the instructors. One of the features today was a corn contest, John Whitesides taking first on both yellow and white, with John Roberts second. Tonight Governor Mount addressed a large crowd at the courthouse, many farmers driving a long distance to hear him. The present officers of the association are Charles Van Nuys, President, James Pottenger, Vice President, Will Oliver, Secretary.
Franklin, IN. Feb. 19,1896.
The exercises in connection with the dedication of the new Castle hall, just completed by Hesperion Lodge, K of P. of this city, today was elaborate. Hundreds of knights from various parts of the State were present and joined in a big parade. The ritualistic dedicatory exercises, under the direction of the Grand Lodge officers, and an address by grand instructor Simon B. Hunt, of Winchester, were the other features of the afternoon. In the evening there was and address by R.A. Brown, and an eloquent oration by Hon. F.B. Posey, if Evansville. Impromptu responses were made by Captain H.M. Cooper, of new Albany, Hon. James E. McDonald of Ligonier, Rev. L.P. Marshall, N.B. Hunt, and others. A chorus of 50 voices under the leadership of Professor Joseph L. Vawter, furnished music, together with the Elite and Nonpareil Mandolin Clubs, of this city. The hall dedicated is the largest Pythian hall in Indiana.
Franklin, IN. June 25,1898.
The Republicans of Johnson County met in this city today and nominated the following ticket:
William Featherngill, representative.
D.A Forsythe, Auditor. Recorder,
William D, McCartney, Clerk,
William A. Russell, Sheriff,
John T. Overstreet, Treasurer,
Andrew Johnson, Surveyor,
J.D. Tresslar, Coroner,
John C. Feaster & D.H. Stanton, Commissioners.
Chairman L.F. Tracy presided over the convention, with Harry Wood and W.T. Martin secretaries.
6-29-1898
Franklin people have decided to have a monster Forth of July celebration with an industrial parade, races, band contest, and fire works.
Date: 1881-07-07; Paper: The Indianapolis Sentinel
Miss Belle Needham and Mr. John F. Davis, both of Franklin, finding that stern parents frowned upon a matrimonial venture, took the occasion of the races to visit Shelbyville, where they were married. Miss Needham is the daughter of Mr. Jesse Needham. It is rumored that another young couple ran off and availed themselves of the kindness of a Shelbyville Justice to connubiate.
May 24, 1899. Yesterday afternoon a 6 yr old son of Archie Mitchell, living west of Edinburg, got on a clod roller with his father and accidentally fell off. His head, catching between the roller and the frame, was pulled off and the roller passed over it, leaving the body lying on the roller frame. Mr. Mitchell is a well known farmer and had 2 children.
Franklin, IN.
May 26, 1899. A well –dressed stranger today tried to sell a horse and buggy for $65 to W.G. Harris, a Shelbyville horse buyer. The low price aroused suspicion and the stranger started out to secure references. After going a short distance he started to run. A number of people gave chase and he was captured and placed in jail. He gave his name as J. H. Smith, of Ky. And said he secured the horse near Brownstown. A telegram from that place was received during the afternoon notifying the officers to watch for a stolen horse.
Franklin,IN.
Feb.2,1898. Governor Mount attended the Johnson County Farmer’s institute in session here today. Colonel Hussleman, of Auburn, and H.F. McMahan, of Fairfield, were the instructors. One of the features today was a corn contest, John Whitesides taking first on both yellow and white, with John Roberts second. Tonight Governor Mount addressed a large crowd at the courthouse, many farmers driving a long distance to hear him. The present officers of the association are Charles Van Nuys, President, James Pottenger, Vice President, Will Oliver, Secretary.
Franklin, IN. Feb. 19,1896.
The exercises in connection with the dedication of the new Castle hall, just completed by Hesperion Lodge, K of P. of this city, today was elaborate. Hundreds of knights from various parts of the State were present and joined in a big parade. The ritualistic dedicatory exercises, under the direction of the Grand Lodge officers, and an address by grand instructor Simon B. Hunt, of Winchester, were the other features of the afternoon. In the evening there was and address by R.A. Brown, and an eloquent oration by Hon. F.B. Posey, if Evansville. Impromptu responses were made by Captain H.M. Cooper, of new Albany, Hon. James E. McDonald of Ligonier, Rev. L.P. Marshall, N.B. Hunt, and others. A chorus of 50 voices under the leadership of Professor Joseph L. Vawter, furnished music, together with the Elite and Nonpareil Mandolin Clubs, of this city. The hall dedicated is the largest Pythian hall in Indiana.
Franklin, IN. June 25,1898.
The Republicans of Johnson County met in this city today and nominated the following ticket:
William Featherngill, representative.
D.A Forsythe, Auditor. Recorder,
William D, McCartney, Clerk,
William A. Russell, Sheriff,
John T. Overstreet, Treasurer,
Andrew Johnson, Surveyor,
J.D. Tresslar, Coroner,
John C. Feaster & D.H. Stanton, Commissioners.
Chairman L.F. Tracy presided over the convention, with Harry Wood and W.T. Martin secretaries.
6-29-1898
Franklin people have decided to have a monster Forth of July celebration with an industrial parade, races, band contest, and fire works.
Date: 1881-07-07; Paper: The Indianapolis Sentinel
Miss Belle Needham and Mr. John F. Davis, both of Franklin, finding that stern parents frowned upon a matrimonial venture, took the occasion of the races to visit Shelbyville, where they were married. Miss Needham is the daughter of Mr. Jesse Needham. It is rumored that another young couple ran off and availed themselves of the kindness of a Shelbyville Justice to connubiate.
Stars and Stripes, European Edition,
18 February 1947
Ma Gets Day Off to Bear Child
Trafalgar, Ind., Feb. 17
Mrs Lester Smith was back home
yesterday after being away from her
family overnight for the first time in 28 years and again was directing
the smooth operation of her household in which 13 of her 16 living
children reside. Her one-night absence was caused by
illness preceding the birth of
her 28th child which was stillborn in an Indianapolis hospital.
He
planned to be up soon and said she never had spent more than four days
in bed after the birth of a child.
"Children get on some mother's
nerves, but mine are a pleasure to
me" said the 44-year-old mother who was married at the age of 16.
(Contributed by Amy Robbins Tjaden)
The Johnson County Fair Association, Saturday, elected the following officers for the coming year: S. W. Dungan, president; North Whitesides. vice president; W.S. Young secretary; T. E. Valentine, superintendent; Samuel Harris, treasurer.
Source: Indiana State Journal December 9, 1896
Fort Wayne News January 15, 1896 Franklin, Ind., Jan. 11
The will of the late John Clarke was probated to-day. The bulk of the estate, which Is estimated at over $100,000 goes to the only daughter, Mrs. Victor Smith. The widow receives about $16,000 in fee simple. The will provides that $5,000 be paid to the Woman's Board of Presbyterian Illusions of the Northwest, as a memorial to Mr, Clarke's first wife, Mrs. Eliza Fink Clarke, and $5,000 additional to Hanover College, Numerous smaller bequests are made to relatives, Victor Smith is named as administrator, without bond.
Franklin, Ind., Jan. 11
Richard T. Overstreet. a retired banker of this city, died at his home in East Franklin, at 11 o'clock to-day. He had been in declining health for several months. Mr. Overstreet was a native of Kentucky he was one of the pioneers in the mercantile business of Franklin, having engaged In the dry goods trade here in 1845. In 1858 Mr. Overstreet became cashier in the Farmers Bank of this city, the first bank, established in Franklin. Mr. Overstreet was cashier of the Second National, of Franklin. No. 73, during, its chartered existence. He became president of the present Franklin National, but was compelled to retire from active business several years ago on account of ill health, Mr. Overstreet was married three times. His oldest son. William S. Overstreet, is connected with an Indianapolis bank. The widow, six sons and three daughters survive. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Overstreet was an active member.
Indiana Journal January 15, 1896
Administrator's Notice
Having taken letters of administration agreeably to law on the estate of Hugh Hulligan deceased late of Johnson county, Ind.,
I hereby notify all those indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims will present them legally authenticated within 12 months. Said estate is supposed to be insolvent. Timothy R. Threlkeld, Admt. Nov. 30, 1830 Indiana Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, December 29, 1830 Contributed by Candi Horton
Franklin Ind., April 17.-The Republican students of Franklin College held an enthusiastic meeting this afternoon and or organized a club with the following officers: L. G. Miles, president; Omar Covert, vicepresident; E. Abaunuys, secretary; E. M. Johnson, delegate; Erie Heath, sergeant at arms; Maris Prorfit, orator; E. A. Arthur, campaign manager; Arthur Ereningham, reporter. The Weekly Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, April 19, 1899
Contributed by Candi Horton
Daniel Foxworthy, of Johnson county, while handling a breech-loading gun, accidentally discharged the weapon, the charge entering his right arm. The next day the arm was amputated.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 12 December, 1890 Page 6 Column 5
(Contributed by Amy Robbins Tjaden)
The Johnson County Fair Association, Saturday, elected the following officers for the coming year: S. W. Dungan, president; North Whitesides. vice president; W.S. Young secretary; T. E. Valentine, superintendent; Samuel Harris, treasurer.
Source: Indiana State Journal December 9, 1896
Fort Wayne News January 15, 1896 Franklin, Ind., Jan. 11
The will of the late John Clarke was probated to-day. The bulk of the estate, which Is estimated at over $100,000 goes to the only daughter, Mrs. Victor Smith. The widow receives about $16,000 in fee simple. The will provides that $5,000 be paid to the Woman's Board of Presbyterian Illusions of the Northwest, as a memorial to Mr, Clarke's first wife, Mrs. Eliza Fink Clarke, and $5,000 additional to Hanover College, Numerous smaller bequests are made to relatives, Victor Smith is named as administrator, without bond.
Franklin, Ind., Jan. 11
Richard T. Overstreet. a retired banker of this city, died at his home in East Franklin, at 11 o'clock to-day. He had been in declining health for several months. Mr. Overstreet was a native of Kentucky he was one of the pioneers in the mercantile business of Franklin, having engaged In the dry goods trade here in 1845. In 1858 Mr. Overstreet became cashier in the Farmers Bank of this city, the first bank, established in Franklin. Mr. Overstreet was cashier of the Second National, of Franklin. No. 73, during, its chartered existence. He became president of the present Franklin National, but was compelled to retire from active business several years ago on account of ill health, Mr. Overstreet was married three times. His oldest son. William S. Overstreet, is connected with an Indianapolis bank. The widow, six sons and three daughters survive. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Overstreet was an active member.
Indiana Journal January 15, 1896
Administrator's Notice
Having taken letters of administration agreeably to law on the estate of Hugh Hulligan deceased late of Johnson county, Ind.,
I hereby notify all those indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims will present them legally authenticated within 12 months. Said estate is supposed to be insolvent. Timothy R. Threlkeld, Admt. Nov. 30, 1830 Indiana Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, December 29, 1830 Contributed by Candi Horton
Franklin Ind., April 17.-The Republican students of Franklin College held an enthusiastic meeting this afternoon and or organized a club with the following officers: L. G. Miles, president; Omar Covert, vicepresident; E. Abaunuys, secretary; E. M. Johnson, delegate; Erie Heath, sergeant at arms; Maris Prorfit, orator; E. A. Arthur, campaign manager; Arthur Ereningham, reporter. The Weekly Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, April 19, 1899
Contributed by Candi Horton
Daniel Foxworthy, of Johnson county, while handling a breech-loading gun, accidentally discharged the weapon, the charge entering his right arm. The next day the arm was amputated.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 12 December, 1890 Page 6 Column 5