Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 12, 1899. Private G. S. Polen of Battery "B" has returned to his regiment, Savannah, Georgia.

Cincinnati (OH) Commercial Tribune, November 11, 1885, p. 1. JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. Murder Trial Jeffersonville, Indiana, November 10-Joseph Coyne, who it is alleged shot and killed William Hitchman a week ago, will be taken before Judge Ferguson on a writ of habeas corpus tomorrow morning. Coyne is the contractor for the building of the government levee under the direction of Col. Merrill to protect the City of Jeffersonville from high water overflows. He got into an altercation with a party named Kraus and meeting him on last Sunday a week ago, both being mortal enemies, drew their revolvers and fired. It is alleged that Kraus fired first. At any rate, the bullet from one of the pistols struck William Hitchman, a bystander who was in no way interfering with the fight. He died two days afterwards. Coyne claims that Kraus's bullet did the fatal work, and Kraus's friends claim to the contrary. Coyne has engaged Congressman Howard, Read and Stannard and Hon. Jason (difficult to read) Brown, the best criminal lawyers in Indiana, to defend him. The case will be a notable criminal proceeding, Coyne having been indicted for murder in the second degree is liable to cost him a great deal of annoyance and money.

Cincinnati (OH) Commercial Tribune, November 11, 1885, p. 1. JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. Fatal Railroad Accident Jeffersonville, Indiana, November 10--Thomas Crackle, aged 35 years, was instantly killed at eight o'clock this morning in the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railway yards in this city. He had occasion to adjust a valve on the front part of the engine while it was moving into the yard. In so doing, he lost his balance, fell beneath the driving wheels, and was cut to pieces. He had just removed to Jeffersonville from Indianapolis where he is well known in railroad circles. He leaves a wife and several children.

Cincinnati (OH) Commercial Tribune, November 11, 1885, p. 1. JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. Sudden Death of an Old Citizen [Special to the Commercial Gazette] Jeffersonville, Indiana, November 10-Myron Stratton, one of the oldest and best known citizens of the falls cities, was found dead in his bed this morning. Mr. Stratton was aged 68, had lived about the falls for 52 years, served as a member of the City Council of Jeffersonville from 1844-1867. He was an old line Whig and afterward a prominent Republican.

Rockford (IL) Daily Register Gazette, November 25, 1905, p. 12. TIRES OF HIS SILENT WIFE Indiana Man Seeks Divorce from Helpmate Who Never Talked but Wrote Him Notes Jeffersonville, Indiana, November 25-Not because his wife talked too much but because she talked too little does Charles Hulbert seek a divorce. He alleges in his complaint that she would go for days at a time refusing to speak a word or have anything to do with him. Even for the commonest courtesies, he was often compelled to write a note. Finally, in July last, Hulbert says, he insisted on talking whereupon his wife left him.

Montpelier (VT) Argus and Patriot, March 14, 1894, p. 1. Burglars made things lively in Jeffersonville, Indiana, last Wednesday night. They chloroformed the family of Frank Briggs and ransacked the house stealing everything they could find, and it was several hours before they could be revived. The family of William Quick was treated in the same manner as was that of Frank Baker. Stephen Geer was awakened by the barking of his dog and went to the door when he was shot in the back and felt dead. As soon as it was light, the officers put bloodhounds on the trail and followed it to the cottage occupied by Paul Jones, an old colored man, with his wife and daughter and son-in-law who were arrested on suspicion.

In the July-September 2012 issue of Ancestors, a newsletter compiled by Bartholomew County Genealogical Society in Columbus, Indiana, Becky Speaker solicited information about veterans of the War of 1812 who have county connections. The information is needed for local research. Speaker asks that if you have any information on a veteran of the War of 1812 with ties to Bartholomew County, that you contact her at rebeccaspeaker@sbcglobal.net.

Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 7, 1914, p. 5. Hammond S. Rund has been appointed administrator of the estate of his brother, Francis F. Rund, deceased.

Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 7, 1914, p. 5. Mary E. Childers vs. George Childers is the title of a divorce suit filed for hearing in the June term of our circuit court. In her complaint, plaintiff alleges that she was married to Mr. Childers January 2, 1911; that they separated April 15, 1914, and that defendant has failed to provide for her. Mrs. Childers resides near Helmsburg.

Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 7, 1914, p. 5. FRAINCIS F. RUND DEAD Francis F. Rund, veteran of the Civil War and a highly esteemed citizen of Jackson Township, died Monday morning at his home a few miles northeast of Georgetown after a lingering illness of diseases incident to old age. He was in his 73rd year and is survived by one daughter, unmarried. He was a gentleman of many excellent qualities and enjoyed a large circle of friends that he greatly appreciated.

Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 7, 1914, p. 5. VANNIE FOREMAN DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Wife of Ellett Foreman of Nashville Succumbs in Columbus Hospital after Surgical Operation Mrs. Vannie Foreman, aged 32 years, wife of Ellett Foreman, residing just east of Nashville, is dead as a result of a surgical operation performed in the hope of saving her from the deadly results of uremic poisoning. Mrs. Foreman was taken ill about one week ago, Dr. F. L. Tilton was summoned, and he on Sunday last called Dr. Holder of Columbus in consultation, and it was decided that death could only be avoided by a surgical operation. Accompanied by the husband and Dr. Tilton, the stricken lady was taken to the City Hospital at Columbus Sunday afternoon. The operation was performed Sunday night and at one o'clock Monday morning the patient died. Deceased leaves a husband and two children. Mrs. Foreman was a consistent and valued member of the Christian Church and a most lovable woman. She was a daughter of James Haislup of Bartholomew County. The remains were taken from Columbus to South Bethany for burial Tuesday afternoon.

Brown County (IN) Democrat, May 7, 1914, p. 5. IVA JUST CAN'T BEHAVE HERSELF, SO IT SEEMS And This Time She's "In Bad" on a Charge of Stealing $10 with Which She Bought Some "Glad Rags" Hello, here's Iva gain. Law-abiding, modest, refined, honest and gentle little Iva. Iva, of nineteen summers, large dreamy eyes, beautiful to look upon and as docile as a pet lamb. Iva, who in the past few months has been trying to make her husband, Thurman Percifield, be good by a continuous string of affidavits charging him with fraudulent marriage, asking a divorce, alimony and damages, two statutory charges and many other allegations for which we haven't space to enumerate. Iva has, indeed, gained much notoriety by her efforts at "law enforcement" and still more by her own law violations. She has been arrested and jailed over at Columbus, where she makes her home, on more than one occasion. Only a few weeks ago she and one William Dill were captured in a rooming house when the police raided the place. She spent the night in jail and next morning pleaded guilty to associating. Now Iva is in more serious trouble than ever. She has confessed to stealing a $10 bill from the home of W. G. Tyrell over at Columbus where she had been employed for a few days as a domestic. After Iva disappeared from the Tyrell home a few days ago, it was found that the $10 bill was also missing. Saturday night an officer went up to Franklin where the girl had been taken in charge by the sheriff of Johnson County and took her back to Columbus and put her in jail. She had registered at a Franklin hotel as Blanche Reed and had purchased a new hat and skirt in that city. In the city court last Monday, she made a written confession that she had stolen the $10 from the Tyrell home. The prisoner was bound over to the action of circuit court and being unable to furnish bond in the sum of $300, she was committed to the county jail. Iva was formerly Miss Iva Harden and was married to Thurman Percifield several months ago, but they did not "live happily ever after." Storms arose on their matriomonial sea, and they were soon estranded (sic). It is very seldom our duty to report a Brown County girl gone wrong, but there are exceptions to almost all rules.

Columbus (IN) Evening Republic, February 11, 1897, p. 8. LEG AMPUTATED James A. Petree of Elizabethtown was in this city Monday returning home from a trip to Chicago. He visited the latter city in the interest of Samuel Murdock of Rockcreek Township who has been undergoing treatment at the Presbyterian Hospital for an injury to his knee that he received last summer. It was found necessary to amputate the leg which was done Saturday. Mr. Murdock stood the operation well, and it is thought that he may soon be able to return home.

Columbus (IN) Evening Republic, February 11, 1897, p. 8. IN MEMORY OF GRANDMOTHER WEAVER Lydia Weaver, who departed this life February 3, 1897, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, November 22, 1822, aged 74 years. She was married to Henry Weaver March 21, 1844. She was the mother of ten children. Her husband, four daughters and one son have preceded her to the better land. Five sons are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. Mother Weaver was a devoted Christian lady, a member of the Methodist Church of Edinburg and highly esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral took place at the Ohio Ridge Church, services conducted by Rev. G. W. Cohagen, pastor of the M. E. Church.

Columbus (IN) Evening Republic, February 11, 1897, p. 8. MISS LONG SERIOUSLY HURT The Cost of Lighting a Cigar Miss Myrtle Long, who teaches in the Whitecreek School, is lying in a critical condition at her home in Jonesville. She met with a sad accident while out sleighing with Joe Kirkhoff last Tuesday night. He asked Miss Long to hold the lines while he lighted a cigar, and as the animals were frisky, this she was unable to do. They started to run, and Miss Long jumped from the sleigh striking her head against a telegraph pole breaker her jawbone in three places and knocking her teeth loose. She was unconscious when picked up and has since been suffering with nervous prostration brought on by the fright and shock sustained.

Columbus (IN) Evening Republic, February 11, 1897, p. 8. Eugene Wynegar came up from Columbus Saturday and visited his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Wynegar, over Sunday, returning Monday accompanied by his sister, Miss Maud, who will visit friends in that city this week. -Shelbyville Democrat.

Columbus (IN) Evening Republic, February 11, 1897, p. 8. Some time ago William Watson brought suit against W. W. Mooney & Sons for $5,000 damages on account of damages received by falling into a vat. Today the case was compromised by the payment of $80 and costs.

Salem (Indiana) Democrat, November 4, 1898, p. 1. NOTE: The item below was abbreviated from the original as noted by the ellipsis. DEATH OF RAY STEVENS Died-Sabbath morning, October 23rd, 1898, of heart failure, Ray Stevens, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Warder Stevens, aged 14 years, 3 months and 12 days. When the news was brought from "Brookside Farm" last Sabbath morning that Ray Stevens was no more, there was a universal expression of regret and sorrow from all classes-for Ray Stevens was known to all and loved by all. At his death a great sadness fell on our heart because that little friend was nameable no more among the living-among our hopes. Our heart went out in sympathy for the bereaved parents at Brookside, whom the requirements of the law prevented us from visiting. The day passed and night came. As we lay down silently naming over our friends whom we should commend to God, the tears sprang hot to our eyelids. Ray was a bright boy-an unusually bright boy. Everybody loved him and all knew him. As a pupil in the high school, he was perfect in his work with a mind splendidly fitted for literature and the natural sciences in which he excelled. He was well known at Purdue University by the Weather Department, having reported the weather conditions for that institution of learning and as an acknowledgement of his services had been presented with a splendid apparatus for taking observations. Ray was a lover of agriculture and was quite as familiar with the proper manner of conducting a farm as one more experienced in years.

Salem (Indiana) Democrat, November 4, 1898, p. 1. Dr. B. F. Radcliff now occupies his new quarters in the two rooms over the Citizen's Bank-the offices formerly occupied by The Democratic Sun. The doctor has the coziest, neatest and most convenient location in the city and is quite ready and willing to attend to those molars and incisors that have been troubling you for so long.

Salem (Indiana) Democrat, November 4, 1898, p. 1. Seems like John B. Clarke has ransacked Chinadom for all that's new and novel and much of his store is kept asparkle wit bits of daintiness that came from over the sea. Holiday stocks will be coming pretty soon and John has clipped good liberal slices from the prices of much of his present stock.