Wabash County, Indiana
News
Sept.30,1899
Though the new curfew ordinance in this city nomimally became effective 2 months ago, not until tonight has it enforcement been undertaken seriously, owing to the inability to procure a proper signal. The City Council today provided a whistle so dissimilar in tone from other steam whistles of the city that it cannot be mistaken, and urching out after
Wasbash, IN. Dec. 9, 1898, an incendiary fire last night destroyed the flour mill at Belden, this county. The mills were built 20 yrs ago and was modernized 3 yrs. ago. They belong to James Patterson, who estimates his loss at $5,000, with $2,000 insurance.
12/14/1898 The ice harvest, began at Wabash yesterday, and on many of the lakes in northern Indiana. The weather has been extremely favorable for the formation of ice of high quality, which is from 7 10 12 inches thick. The thermometers registered from 2-7 degrees below zero Saturday morning.
12/14/1898 Milo Meredith, editor, and Ben Kinerk, business manager of the Wabash Times, were arrested yesterday on an affidavit by John T. Hiler, charging them with criminal libel. The case was called before a magistrate and dismissed when it was found that the prosecuting witness had not made the legal demand for retraction. Hiler then formally asked for a retraction, which the Times people refused, and new affidavits will be prepared.
INDIANA NOTE: 12/14/1898
The ice harvest, began at Wabash yesterday, and on many of the lakes in northern Indiana. The weather has been extremely favorable for the formation of ice of high quality, which is from 7 10 12 inches thick. The thermometers registered from 2-7 degrees below zero Saturday morning.
INDIANA NOTE: 12/14/1898
Milo Meredith, editor, and Ben Kinerk, business manager of the Wabash Times, were arrested yesterday on an affidavit by John T. Hiler, charging them with criminal libel. The case was called before a magistrate and dismissed when it was found that the prosecuting witness had not made the legal demand for retraction. Hiler then formally asked for a retraction, which the Times people refused, and new affidavits will be prepared.
Wabash, IN. Sept. 2,1899.
John Yost, an employee of the Hardwood Lumber Company, today received from a friend in the lumber business at Jackson, Ky. A yellow rattlesnake, captured in the Ky. hills. It is 4 feet long and has 10 rattlers. The reptile came through the express.
Wabash, IN. Aug.30,1899.
Fifteen thousand people met at the old Wabash County fairgrounds, now the City Park, here today at the annual gathering of the old settlers of Wabash and surrounding counties. This morning a procession of the old inhabitants, headed by the Wabash Band, gave a parade. The line included many antiques rigs, among them the old hand fire engine of the city, used a generation ago. Citizens masqueraded in the attire of the olden time. There was great disappointment when it was learned that Gen. Lew Wallace and Colonel DeHart of Lafayette, who had been engaged as speakers, could not attend, but there was an abundance of local talent.
Wabash, IN. Sept.2, 1899.
Isaac Unger, a farmer south of Wabash, has been ill of Typhoid Fever for several weeks. This week his neighbors flocked in with their teams, and ten plows were soon turning up his wheat land for the fall sowing. The neighbors kept at it all day, their wives cooking their meals at Unger’s residence and his fields are now ready to seed. They have promised Mr. Unger to return and gather his corn for him.
Clinton, IN. Feb. 6,1898.
The large elevator at Summit Grove, on the C. & E.I. Railroad, 4 miles north of the city, together with its contents, was burned early this morning. The elevator was comparatively new, and equipped with much modern machinery. The large cribs, adjoining it were also destroyed, as was a large amount of corn and wheat. The loss will aggregate several thousand dollars, a part of which is covered by insurance. Five cars belonging to the C.& E.I. Railroad were burned. The cause of the fire is unknown, but incendiarism (SIC) is alleged. The flames burned the telegraph wires at Summit Station, and on this account the trains on the road were side-tracked during most of the night.
Wabash, IN. Feb.24,1898.
Mark Harsbarger, near Treaty, this county, was arrested on a bench warrant sworn out by his sister-in-law, Lizzie Stoops, charged with cruel treatment of his wife. Miss stoops makes affidavit that Harshbarger a few days ago seized his infant child and held it over a red-hot stove until its face was blistered. He denies the charge and was dismissed on $100 bond.
Wabash, IN. June 25,1898.
What appears to have been a dastardly attempt to wreck a train on the Wabash Railroad was discovered here this morning when Lee Meyer, on his way downtown, found a package of dynamite wedged in a frog in the main line. There was nearly a pound of the stuff, and a train had passed over it, partially crushing it, yet failing to cause and explosion. It is the impression that tramps thrown off a train endeavored to get even. The secret service of the company is working on the case.
Wabash, IN. Sept.11, 1898.
Torence Mahone, employed on the “fill” the Big Four road is making across Wabash bottoms, was found in the road south of the river, this evening, almost cut to pieces and unconscious from loss of blood, He had 2 deep stabs in the back, another under the left arm, one in the breast, 2 in the neck, while his face was laid open in many places. He recovered consciousness tonight, but refused to say who his assailant was. There is a very slight hope of his recovery. Mahone came here 2 months ago and lived with the gang of laborers on the fill.
Wabash, IN. Sept. 17,1898.
The cornerstone of the new $35,000 Methodist Church in this city was laid this afternoon, the ceremonies being conducted by Rev. Dr. C.N. Sims, of Indianapolis. The preliminary service was held in the old church building across the street, which was so crowded that hundreds were turned away. At the conclusion of Dr. Sim’s address, the congregation with the large crowd which could not gain admission, gathered around the new building. The cornerstone is 28 x 48 inches, and over 100 newspapers, books and documents, all of local and religious character, were placed in the stone, which bears the inscription. “First M.E. Church, Wabash, IN. 1898.
Wabash, IN. Sept. 23,1898.
Preparations are being made here for the reunion of the 75th and 101st Indiana regiments in this city Oct. 6 & 7. There are from 200 to 300 members of these regiments expected here and the meeting will be addressed by several prominent members, among them being Congressman George Steele. The reunion will take place in the G.A.R. hall, where a banquet and campfire will be given. The president of the organization is County Auditor B.F. Williams and the secretary Will S. Stitt, both of this city.
Wabash, IN. Nov. 29,1898. The Wabash Times today appeared as a free silver newspaper, in accordance with the wish of Democratic politicians of this county. The times is owned by attorney Nelson G. Hunter and was one of the few Democratic papers which declined to endorse the Chicago platform of 1896. Mr. Hunter himself being a Gold Democrat. He expected his paper would be vindicated, but found his mistake. Benjamin Kinerk, who edited the paper in 1896, releases editorial control and Milo Meredith, grand commander of the King’s of the Maccabees of Indiana, together with Kinerk, leases the property from hunter and becomes the editor. Another free silver paper was established here, so that the county now has 2.
Wabash, IN. Dec.3,1898. From an entirely reliable source it is learned that a syndicate has been formed to acquire possession of 12 electric light and power plants now illuminating as man towns and cities in this part of Indiana, ranging in population from 4,000 to 25,000. these lighting systems are all within a radius of 60 miles of Wabash, and the scheme originated in this city. Options on 9 of the 12 plants have been obtained at favorable figures, and it is expected options on the remaining 3 would be closed today. The aggregate price of the 9 is $360,000, but the syndicate, which intends to add many and important improvements and extend the scope of operation to the other fields, will be capitalized at $1,500,000. The capital for carrying out the scheme has been pledged by men of wealth in this and neighboring cities, together with parties in Indianapolis, Hamilton, Ohio, and New York.
Indiana Notes: 12-07-1898
Walter Irvin, a young Republican attorney of north Manchester, has announced himself as a candidate for clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives.
Wabash, IN. Oct. 31,1898. Last night at Lafontaine, Rev. E.R. Brown, pastor of the Christian Church, caused a mild sensation by referring in his sermon to the free-coinage theory exploited by the Democracy. He was speaking of the sale by Joseph of old of his brother for 30 pieces of silver, and advancing to the front of the rostrum, with uplifted finer, he said impressively “And brethren the 30 pieces of silver which Joseph received were no better that 30 pieces of the 16 to 1 silver which a large class of Americans citizens would have us adopt as our monetary standard”.Tthe preacher brought down the house, and even the Democrats present smiled faintly.
Wabash Ind., Dec 3
Republicans at North Manchester, this county, will hold a primary election to settle the matter of recommendation for appointment to the post office at that place. Congressman Steele last Monday met a delegation of applicants for the place and their friends in this city, and they earnestly appealed to him to permit the matter to go to an election. Major Steele expressed his disapprobation of the plan, but intimated that the choice of the primary might be considered In makings recommendation, and with this hope the applicants decided to proceed with the election, which will be held on the Australian plan, Dec. 12 There are nine candidates.
Source: Indiana State Journal December 9, 1896
Fort Wayne News January 15, 1896 Wabash, Ind. Jan. 12.
This county is rapidly becoming an inviting field for oil prospectors. Two or three thousand acres of land in Liberty township have been leased lor this purpose lately, and last evening Daniel Gift and M. S. Brane in Lagro township leased to a new operator named Craig. Mr. Craig's after other farms in the vicinity.
Wabash, Ind. Jan. 28 - A radical cutting down of expenses goes into effect In the offices of the Michigan division of the Big Four here Monday. On that date three dispatchers will do the work Instead of four. Chief Dispatcher Ed Murphy, who
has heretofore looked after the car distribution, being assigned a trick in addition to his other duties. One clerk is taken out ot Trainmaster Courtright's office and J. W. McQueety. clerk in the office of Engineer of Maintenance of Way W. S.
Moore, is retired. Other changes are in prospect.
Indiana Journal February 3, 1897
A gas rate war is threatened at Wabash.
The city council has granted a franchise to a rival company which has already reduced rates to factories.
The Warren Republican February 28 1895
Wabash, Ind., Jan 24. -William Green, ten years the superintendent of bridges and buildings of the Michigan division of the Big Four, sued the company to-day for $15,000. Green alleges that on Jan. 26,1896, he was dismissed from his position because he would not "O. K. bills for lumber to be used in the erection of the company's grain elevator at Benton Harbor, Mich., for a sum considerably in excess of the actual amount of the purchase. He declares that when he was dismissed notices were sent to other railway lines, and to officers of all divisions of the Big Four system, warning them not to employ him, as he had been blacklisted and that in consequence, on Feb. 19, 1896 when he applied for a position on the Wabash Railroad he was refused, and since then he has been unable to re-enter railway service. Mr. Green is a well-known citizen and last spring was a candidate for the Republican nomination for county commissioner. The Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wed., Feb. 1, 1899 Contributed by Candi Horton
Wabash, Ind., Jan. 25.?The grand jury in the Wabash Circuit Court adjourned today, after sitting two weeks. The jurors are all Democrats, and toward the end of the session decided to take up the matter of investigating the Wabash county officers, all of whom are Republicans, and who had been the target for the most reckless charges In the campaign just closed from two Democratic newspapers of this city. Allegations of wholesale corruption were made, and Editor Sharpe, of the Star, and Editor Ben Kinerk, of the Times, were subpoenaed to tell what they knew of the plundering of the people. Their examination was brief, lasting only fifteen minutes each, and it is understood from a reliable source that they were obliged, on the witness stand, to confess their entire ignorance of any irregularities. The grand jury immediately, afterward asked for its discharge. The Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wed., Feb. 1, 1899 - Submitted by Candi
Wabash, Ind., April 17. The funeral of David Bach, one of the oldest and wealthiest Hebrew residents of Wabash, took place from the family home this afternoon. Dr. Cohen, rabbi of the congregation at Fort Wayne, conducted the services, and Dr. Charles Little, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, this city, assisted. The attendance was large. The Weekly Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, April 19, 1899 Contributed by Candi Horton
Wabash, Ind., April 17. Letters received here to-day by Mrs. Thomas F. Payne, from Ocala, Fla., state that the trial of the five persons charged with the murder of her brother, Ira Arms, a former Indianian, had ended. The jury, after being out five hours, disagreed. The two principals, Nicholas and Robertson Myers, were remanded to jail for retrial, but the three who were held as accessories, were dismissed. Mrs. Payne does not believe the Myerses will ever be punished, and pronounces the trial a farce. The Weekly Indiana State Journal, (Indianapolis, IN) Wednesday, April 19, 1899 Contributed by Candi Horton
Jerry O'BRIEN, of Wabash, employed by the Diamond Watch Company, fell from a ladder, striking squarely upon his head on a stone floor and receiving fatal injuries.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 10 December, 1890
The son of John SEGSTETTER, near Wabash, aged sixteen, entered a pen where a savage boar was confined and the animal attacked him.... One leg was so badly torn that amputation will be had.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 10 December, 1890
George LYON, living near Lafontaine, has been arrested, charged with stealing $150 from the store of J.W. BILITER, at Lincolnville.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 15 December. 1890 Page 6 Column 5 and 6
Arthur BURRELL, one of the proprietors of the LACK flouring-mill of Wabash, while attempting to adjust the machinery, was caught by cog-wheels and his arm terribly torn, laying bare the arteries.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 15 December. 1890 Page 6 Column 5 and 6