120 YEARS AGO North Vernon Sun North Vernon, Indiana Thursday May 13, 1880 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Local and Miscellaneous News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MOSES ALEXANDER At the Star Clothing Store will pay Cincinnati Market Price in Cash for Wool. Cash paid for at Levy's. Brown Muslin 6 cts at Levy's. Cheapest Dress goods at Levy's. Men's Shoes only $1.25 a pair at Levy's. Fresh meats at George F. Verbarg's. Get your Cincinnati at Hahn. Capt. Elliott now sports a regulation cap. The bug catchers were busily engaged last week. A new Huckster Wagon for sale. Enquire at Gumble Bros. Charley Hathaway, of Louisville, was in the city this week. Mrs. Peter Fries, of Brazil, is visiting friends in this city. Carpenters are at work on the Otter Creek railroad bridge. Frank Lathrop the eminent violinist at Odd Fellows Hall, May 19. Rev. I. B. Granby, preached at the Universalist church, Sunday. Last Thursday was Ascension day and generally observed by Catholics. Lou Reichle and lady have gone to housekeeping in the First ward. Mrs. Baun of Missouri, is visiting friends of her girlhood days in this section. Griff Oliver caught a gang of scrap iron thieves at Jeffersonville, last Friday. August Klingler has opened a cigar factory two doors west of the post office. Born to Nick Gasper and wife, on Wednesday of last week, a twelve pound daughter. Mrs. J. D. New, daughter and son, returned home from Washington last Thursday. The lightning burned out two telegraph instruments in the Lawrenceburg office last Sunday. Mrs. John Greer and daughter, of Seymour, were visiting friends in this city yesterday. Last Monday Dr. Greene removed a troublesome tumor from the head of Herman Foke. John McCarnan who has been confined to his house for a long time, is very low and it is feared that he will never recover. Mrs. Phillip Huber, of Bowling Green, Ky., was last week visiting friends and relatives in this neighborhood. Charley Case went up to Indianapolis Monday, to testify before the United States grand jury in the Fulton counterfeit case. Stubb Kimball is at home and confined to the house by sickness. Fred Naner and Miss Lizzie Hess, of Vernon, were married on Tuesday, May 11, at the residence of the bride's parents near that town. A two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watson, that had been sick all its life, was found dead in its bed last Thursday morning. Charley Olcott has purchased property near his mother's residence and moved his family into it. He intends remaining in the city permanently. Harry Jones who has for the past year been practicing law in Columbus, has returned to Versailles, where he is now filling the responsible position of deputy clerk. Abe Doll was so elated over his election to the office of treasurer of this city, that he went straight-way and purchased a new buggy and bell organ. It is strange how these things do effect men. The McGovern perjury case that was set for trial in the Jackson Circuit Court on Monday, May 21st, has been by Judge Carr continued until Friday, June 4th, on account of other business that will occupy the time of the Judge until then. Andy Bauman, Lou Hill, Holton and a number of others went up to Indianapolis Monday in obedience to a summons to appear before the United States grand jury and testify in the case of the alleged counterfeiters caught near Queensville. Ed. Burge, Master Mechanic of the Cincinnati Southern railroad has moved his family to Somerset, Ky., the central point of that road between Cincinnati and Chatanooga. His many friends in this section will be glad to hear of his well deserved promotion. Last week while Charles Sherman and family, who live a short distance in the country were absent from their home a gang of tramps invaded their house and robbed it of a number of articles of wearing apparel and a considerable amount of provisions, and skipped the country before their depradations had been discovered. HARDENBURG HASH Mr. J. E. Harrison is talking of having a picnic beofe many weeks. The assessor is getting acquainted with every citizenin the township. Quite a number intend going on the excursion, one week from today. Horse shoe pitching and a few games at croquet are the principal amusements just now. The Phonograph was exhibited to a small crowd at the school house last Tuesday night. Is it not getting about time to think about the Harvest Home? Have not heard anything about it this spring. Mr. C. W. Hinsdale, O. & M. train dispatcher came over from Seymour last Monday, to catch minnows to use for bait at White river. J. L. Kindrick has purchased a portable hay press that runs by steam power. He will have it ready for business in time to press this years crop. Mr. Jno. Van Riper will take charge of the post office at this place soon. Mr. Jno. Sullivan has run it perfectly satisfactory for several years. OAK GROVE GLEANINGS Corn planting is in progress. Smith Greenwood is hauling cross-ties for Jap Marsh. Little & Brown are delivering spoke timber to R. Leavitt, at Vernon. Dan'l Skinner has moved into the house vacated by Wm. Crocket, and is working for Mr. Parkill. Jones & Thompson, of North Vernon were in this neighborhood looking at the land belonging to the Miller estate with a view of purchasing. They desire it for the timber. William Wallace an ex-Federal soldier and Martin Aultman, an ex-confederate, both of whom in spite of the bloody war now being carried on by the republicans -- with their mouths, have concluded this the war is over and that the hates and strife of almost a score of years ago, should be buried, have formed a partnership in the [ ] business and they are doing a [ ] business. Both participated in the battles of Chicamauga, Shilo and other hard fought battles, and both were good soldiers. BUTLERVILLE BATCH Conductor Fitzmaurice and family were visiting at J. C. Lee's, Sunday. Social at the residence of Rev. Evan, Thursday night. It will well repay a visit. Go. An infant child of W. A. Hill, died last Saturday, and was buried at Brush Creek cemetery Sunday. Bennett Grooms is the possessor of two chickens that were hatched from one egg, and are alive and as healthy as any in the brood. The Methodists will remodel their church and add improvements that will cost from $400 to $500 immediately. WE'RE GOING DOC. MONROE. When we get our new Times office completed we are going to invite our brother quill drives and have a dance. There's Marsh, Hoading, Simpson, Daily, Shank, Boland, Abernathy, Rettig, Whitson, Frysinger, Ryan, Brown, Reed, Salgrove and a score of others that we can't call to mind. Going to have Col. Horace Scott, John Lyle, Kennedy Brown, Dan Smith and Col. John Cummins too. These all be christians, but that makes nothing out. -- Seymour Times. CUPID'S COUPLINGS St. Mary's Catholic Church last Sunday, was the scene of two interesting events at least to the parties themselves and their immediate friends; one was the marriage of F. W. Long to Susie Brolley, Rev. Father [Missi ?] officiating, and the other the baptism of the groom immediately preceding the marriage ceremony. After the two interesting ceremonies the happy couple repaired to the residence of the brides parents when a reception was given a few select friends that lasted until evening when they departed to their future home in Bigger township, taking with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends. TREASURER We are authorized to announce the name of WILLIAM CLAYPOLE, Vernon township, as a candidate for Treasurer of Jennings county, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention, to be held at Vernon, May 22nd, 1880. We are authorized to announce the name of ABRAM WAUGHTEL, of Geneva township, as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Jennings county, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention, to be held May 22. SHERIFF We are authorized to announce the name of FREDERICK W. VERBARG, of Center township, as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Jennings county, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. EDITORIAL NEWS AND COMMENT Judge New is the coming man. Republicans of Jennings County are demanding a change of leadership. The Ohio Democracy last week instructed their delegates for Thurman. Hon. Frank Landers was canvassing Jackson and adjoining counties last week. Godleve S. Orth is looming up as the probable republican candidate for Governor. The surest indication of political defeat is dissatisfaction in the party rank and file; such is the condition of the republicans in this county. A party to be successful must have an honest and energetic newspaper to defend the claims. The only party in this county possessing such a thing is the democracy. The Crawford County Democrat has a strong sensible and just article on the candidacy of Hon. Jeptha D. New for the democratic congressional nomination in this district. Will appear next. week.