Columbus (IN) Daily Herald, October 8, 1897, p. 2. Mrs. L. C. Griffith will go to Indianapolis next Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. Charles Smith.

Columbus (IN) Daily Herald, October 8, 1897, p. 2. Mrs. Elsie Fingle of Washington, D. C., cousin of Joseph I. Irwin of this city, will attend the national convention of Christian Churches at Indianapolis next week. She is now 84 years of age. She attended the World's Fair at Chicago in 1892 alone and she will also attention the convention next week unassisted.

Columbus (IN) Daily Herald, October 7, 1897, p. 4. Miss Vermie (sic) Almon of Murfeesboro, Tenn., is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Salt, on Second Street.

Columbus (IN) Weekly Times, November 15, 1895, p. 8. Mrs. Hanna (consider Hannah a spelling variant) Thomas, wife of John Thomas, who has been a terrible sufferer for several months past, was relieved on the evening of the 11th inst. by death. She leaves a husband and a very large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at Friends' Sandcreek Church this afternoon at two o'clock. Services by J. J. Mills of Earlham College.

Thanks for the update, Jim. I'll keep an eye out for items related to Boling and Reymen. Randi -----Original Message----- From: in-south-central-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:in-south-central-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jim Hill via Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:29 AM To: gftl@bluemarble.net; in-south-central@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL] Washington County: Randall Boling Kidnapped for Ransom Randall (Randolph), son of Jesse Boling and Sarah Hobbs, was a 1st cousin of mine (3x removed) was born in 1825 and didn't die until 1912. His wife was Martha Jane Reymen, dau of John and Martha Lindley Reymen. Randall divorced in 1980. Any additionial information would be appreciated. Jim Hill cotogolfer@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Randi Richardson via <in-south-central@rootsweb.com> To: IN-South-Central <IN-South-Central@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wed, Jul 15, 2015 4:03 am Subject: [IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL] Washington County: Randall Boling Kidnapped for Ransom Terre Haute (IN) Daily Gazette, September 3, 1870. There is a big excitement in Salem over the disappearance of one Randall Boling, son-in-law of Mr. John Ryman. He disappeared last Friday night suddenly and mysteriously from his residence two and a half miles from Salem. On the same night a letter was received by Mr. Ryman purporting to come from the Seymour Vigilance Committee and stating that unless Ryman deposited in the Boling school house, so that the vigilantes could obtain it, $1,500-one half immediately and the remainder within one month-Boling, who was a prisoner in their hands would be put to death. On Sunday Mr. Ryman received a second letter from the same source demanding the immediate deposit at the above designated place of $3,000 accompanied by a threat that if the demand was not acceded to that night Boling would be murdered and his house, barn, etc., burned. Mr. Ryman declined to accede to the strange demand. Some parties believe the letters are genuine while others think they emanated from Boling himself. The latter has always been regarded as one of the best citizens of Washington County. The IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL Rootsweb list is for genealogists and historians who have an interest in the south central district of Indiana, as defined by the Indiana Genealogial Society, including the counties of: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harris, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Scott and Washington. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message The IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL Rootsweb list is for genealogists and historians who have an interest in the south central district of Indiana, as defined by the Indiana Genealogial Society, including the counties of: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harris, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Scott and Washington. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Randall (Randolph), son of Jesse Boling and Sarah Hobbs, was a 1st cousin of mine (3x removed) was born in 1825 and didn't die until 1912. His wife was Martha Jane Reymen, dau of John and Martha Lindley Reymen. Randall divorced in 1980. Any additionial information would be appreciated. Jim Hill cotogolfer@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Randi Richardson via <in-south-central@rootsweb.com> To: IN-South-Central <IN-South-Central@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wed, Jul 15, 2015 4:03 am Subject: [IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL] Washington County: Randall Boling Kidnapped for Ransom Terre Haute (IN) Daily Gazette, September 3, 1870. There is a big excitement in Salem over the disappearance of one Randall Boling, son-in-law of Mr. John Ryman. He disappeared last Friday night suddenly and mysteriously from his residence two and a half miles from Salem. On the same night a letter was received by Mr. Ryman purporting to come from the Seymour Vigilance Committee and stating that unless Ryman deposited in the Boling school house, so that the vigilantes could obtain it, $1,500-one half immediately and the remainder within one month-Boling, who was a prisoner in their hands would be put to death. On Sunday Mr. Ryman received a second letter from the same source demanding the immediate deposit at the above designated place of $3,000 accompanied by a threat that if the demand was not acceded to that night Boling would be murdered and his house, barn, etc., burned. Mr. Ryman declined to accede to the strange demand. Some parties believe the letters are genuine while others think they emanated from Boling himself. The latter has always been regarded as one of the best citizens of Washington County. The IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL Rootsweb list is for genealogists and historians who have an interest in the south central district of Indiana, as defined by the Indiana Genealogial Society, including the counties of: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harris, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Scott and Washington. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Terre Haute (IN) Weekly Express, October 20, 1869. >From the New Albany Commercial we learn that on last Friday there was another murder in Washington County. It appears that one Jones, a man about 30 years of age, and one Huffman, a boy aged 17, both in the employ of John and Henry Huffman near White River, Jefferson Township, had a dispute as to how a certain piece of work should be done. They quarreled some time using cuss words at and towards each other until finally Jones swore he would larrup the boy and started to carry out his intention. The young man was not going to be run off nor thrashed and seized a club about four or five feet in length and dealt Jones a blow on the head felling him to the ground, breaking his skull, from the effects of which he died on Saturday. Huffman has fled the country to escape arrest.

Scottsburg (IN) Journal, November 18, 1914, p. 5. The new Presbyterian Church at Beech Grove, Washington County, will be dedicated Sunday, November 22. An excellent program has been arranged for the entire day. A big basket dinner will be served and everybody will be welcome to attend.

Indianapolis (IN) News, January 13, 1896, p. 2. THOMAS WIER Scottsburg, Ind., January 13-Thomas Wier (consider Weir a spelling variant), died suddenly at his home in New Philadelphia, Washington County. The cause of his death is unknown, but it is supposed to have been rupture of the heart. The day before he was apparently in excellent health having shod 20 horses on that day. He was born and reared in Washington County being one of the oldest residents of the county.

Scottsburg (IN) Journal, November 11, 1914, p. 5. Dr. Grant Sturdevant, a prominent physician of Washington County, died of Bright's disease at his home last Friday. He leaves a widow but no children. Mrs. Sturdevant is a daughter of Mrs. Margaret and the late George Murphy, and a sister of James, T. O., Sanford and John Murphy, and Mrs. Anna Yount. -------------------------------------------------- Dr. Sturdevant of Salem died Friday morning. Mrs. Margaret Murphy, who was visiting in White County, was called home by his death. James Murphy and wife of Wolcott came down to attend the funeral. Mrs. Rebecca Murphy, Mrs. Cecil Yount, John Murphy and wife, Scott Murphy and wife, Tom Murphy and wife and Claud Robbins and wife all attended the funeral at Salem Saturday. The body was taken to New Albany and placed in a vault to be kept until a vault can be built at Bunker Hill where he will be laid to rest. Dr. Sturdevant was born and raised at Bunker Hill and was a faithful member of that church. He was 48 years of age.

Terre Haute (IN) Daily Gazette, September 3, 1870. There is a big excitement in Salem over the disappearance of one Randall Boling, son-in-law of Mr. John Ryman. He disappeared last Friday night suddenly and mysteriously from his residence two and a half miles from Salem. On the same night a letter was received by Mr. Ryman purporting to come from the Seymour Vigilance Committee and stating that unless Ryman deposited in the Boling school house, so that the vigilantes could obtain it, $1,500-one half immediately and the remainder within one month-Boling, who was a prisoner in their hands would be put to death. On Sunday Mr. Ryman received a second letter from the same source demanding the immediate deposit at the above designated place of $3,000 accompanied by a threat that if the demand was not acceded to that night Boling would be murdered and his house, barn, etc., burned. Mr. Ryman declined to accede to the strange demand. Some parties believe the letters are genuine while others think they emanated from Boling himself. The latter has always been regarded as one of the best citizens of Washington County.

Scottsburg (IN) Journal, November 11, 1914, p. 1. CIRCUIT COURT-State of Indiana vs. Mary L. Hinshaw for petit larceny. Plea of guilty, sentenced to Women's Prison from one to three years and fined $100.

Scottsburg (IN) Journal, November 11, 1914, p. 1. Circuit Court--Belle Hudson vs. Garriott Hudson, for divorce. Divorce granted and $1.00 per week allowance for support of their child.

Scottsburg (IN) Journal, November 11, 1914, p. 1. CIRCUIT COURT-Bessie Ringo James vs. Norval James, divorce granted, and restored to her maiden name, Bessie Ringo.

Scottsburg (IN) Journal, November 11, 1914, p. 1. Circuit court-S. B. Wells, administrator (for) Margaret H. Wilson, deceased, vs. J. C. Wilson, et al., petition to sell real estate. Petition granted and administrator ordered real estate sold on terms one third cash, one third six months, one third twelve months.

Scottsburg (IN) Journal, November 11, 1914, p. 1. CIRCUIT COURT--Alfred Richey, administrator of Alonzo Dobbins, deceased. Report of sale of real estate, deed ordered and approved.

Terre Haute (IN) Weekly Express, August 17 1870. Miss Esther Peterson, Orange County, committed suicide by taking morphine on the 11st inst.

Terre Haute (IN) Weekly Express, March 9, 1870. Our readers will remember the divorce suit of Mrs. Eliza Bowles vs. Col. William A. Bowles -of Sons of Liberty notoriety-tried in the Orange circuit court about one year ago in which Mrs. Bowles was granted a divorce with $25,000 alimony. The lady, however, refused or neglected to pay her attorney, Hon. George V. Howk of this city, his fee for services rendered in the case amounting to $7,000, and this involved her in another suit brought to recover this sum. But it is almost certain that Mrs. Bowles lost her life by the burning of the steamer Emma No. 3 on the Mississippi River last week, and this suit, which was set for trial in the Orange circuit court at Paoli this week, will probably never be tried. Major Leonidas Stout, who is the agent of Mrs. Bowles, left for Paoli this morning to notify the court of the death of Mrs. Bowles and to continue her case until her estate can be administered upon, in the event her reported death should prove true. Capt. Maratta of the Emma No. 3 reports that there was a Mrs. Bowles and her niece on his boat at the time of the disaster and that both took passage at New Orleans for Louisville and both were lost. Mrs. Bowles resides at Louisville but had been to New Orleans on a visit. Her niece resided in Louisiana. -New Albany Ledger

Jeffersonville (IN) Weekly Journal, March 5, 1897, p. 3. DESULTORY DISSERTATIONS We are told that John Hay will be very acceptable to the English government as Minister to the Court of St. James because of his truly English style and aristocratic lineage. Well, this is a good joke and must be relished by those who know something of John Hay's early life. In the town of Salem, 35 miles north of Jeffersonville, John Hay, the author of "Little Breeches," was born in a little, one-story, vine-covered cottage of small dimensions. His father, Charles Hay, was a physician of modest means who loved to the little Indiana town from Lexington, Ky., about 1830. Dr. Hay did not only practiced medicine in Salem but was the editor of the village paper and was reputed a good, progressive citizen of more than average intelligence. The burial place of the Hay family is on the highlands near Salem, and the neglected grave of the father of the illustrious poet is marked by a rude tombstone of the old style. John Hay's mother was born in Harrison County, Ind., near the old town of Corydon. She was one of several sisters, all celebrated for their beauty, and was an accomplished woman of that day but far from being an aristocrat. We all love John Hay for his talent and esteem him for the many pretty and quaint verses he has written, as well as for the fact that he is a brother Hoosier. But we hope he has not grown "too English," for when as a boy he waded ponds and puddles about Salem he had no more aristocratic tendencies in him than a mud cat.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, February 19, 1903, p. 3. Samuel S. McIntosh of this city has been notified that he has received the contract for carrying the mail from Paoli to English and also from Paoli to Newton Stewart at a salary of $750 yearly on each contract. The contract beings the first of July. -Paoli News.