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)
(Contributed by Amy Robbins Tjaden)