Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 17, 1896, p. 4. Edna Davis, the little daughter of Dr. O. F. Davis, met with an accident Friday, which is feared will result in the loss of her right eye. The child was curling her hair with a hot iron, when by accident the iron struck her eyeball, and the injury is very painful.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 17, 1896, p. 1. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Campbell, north of town, a daughter.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 17, 1896, p. 1. Irvin Grimes, one of the leading citizens of South Park, and Johnny Sutphin, a bright 11-year-old boy, had one of the peculiar election bets. It was agreed that a pea-nut was to be rolled down the south pike about half a block by the nose, down on all fours. If Bryan was defeated Mr. Grimes was to perform and if McKinley, then Master Sutphin. Now the South Park people are patiently waiting for the contract to be carried out.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 17, 1896, p. 1. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hartman, Maple Heights, is seriously ill.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 17, 1896, p. 1. William Spaulding "not Guilty" William Spaulding, the well known old colored man, has been acquitted of the murder of David White on the grounds of self defense. The case was first tried Monday and Tuesday, but as the jury could not agree, Judge Giles discharged it and ordered another trial at once. The case was called up a second time Thursday morning and by 6:30 a verdict of acquittal for Spaulding was a part of the record of the court. The evidence was much the same as already outlined, and the instructions of the court were read about 4:30. The jury retired to their room, appointed W. B. Baker foreman, and in 2 hours had a verdict of "not guilty" ready. The defense was strictly confined to a self defense, showing that White had gone to Spaulding's house, called him out and cut him with a knife. Then Spaulding attacked White, cutting his throat, resulting in death. The jury voted unanimous for acquittal on the first ballot.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 17, 1896, p. 1. James Huncilman has returned from California, where he has been spending several months for his health.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 13, 1896, p. 4. The Ellettsville schools still remain closed and it is not likely that they will be opened for several weeks. Two new cases of scarlet fever were reported last week and the officials state that they will not allow the schools to open until all danger is over. There has been three deaths from the fever.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 13, 1896, p. 4. Grant Wantland on Trial. Grant Wantland was placed on trial this morning for attempted criminal assault on Mrs. Martha Chandler, a lady residing in the vicinity of South Park. The jury is made up of the regular panel with one or two exceptions. East & Fulk are attorneys for Wantland and J. E. Edmondson is conducting the prosecution. The crime occurred last August and created a great deal of excitement. Mrs. Chandler is a respectable widow lady and supports herself and children by working about the neighborhood. Mrs. Chandler had gotten up early in the morning to assist a neighbor lady, who was going south on the the [sic] early train. After doing this she returned to her home to find a man standing in her pathway near her door. He would not let her pass and made an attempt to assault her, tearing off a part of her clothing. Her screams frightened the man and he made away in the darkness. Mrs. Chandler claimed that she recognized the man as Grant Wantland and on her evidence he was arrested and later indicted by the grand jury. Wantland had been released from the penitentiary only a few months. He was sent to prison on a charge of stealing pole-cat hides from Thomas King. His attorneys appealed his case to the supreme court, which reversed the decision and granted him a new trial. The jury in the case against Grant Wantland, for attempted criminal assault on Mrs. Martha Chandler, brought in a verdict last night for the acquiting [sic] of Wantland. The evidence on both sides was very weak and an alibi was established by the defense.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 13, 1896, p. 4. SAD DEATH. Passing Away of Willie Graham at the age of 17. >From Thursday's Daily: Willie Graham died Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Graham, west Kirkwood avenue. His death was caused by apendicitis [sic] and resulted after a week's illness. He was compelled to leave his school a week ago today and complained of a severe pain in his right side and continued to grow worse until Tuesday, when after a consultation by a number of leading physicians it was found that an operation was necessary. The operation was performed Tuesday evening, when it was seen that there were small chances for recovery, as an abcess [sic] had formed in the region of the appendix and had already broken. The boy was 17 years old, and was a young man of high integrity, being a good student and standing high in his class atschool [sic]. He was a member of the 2nd year high school class and recognized as one of its brightest pupils. He was a consistent christian and has been a member of the Kirkwood Avenue Christian church for the past four years.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 13, 1896, p. 4. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. In the matter of the Estate of George T. S. Williams, deceased, James Williams, administrator. In the Monroe Circuit Court, October term 1899 [sic]. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of George T. S. Williams deceased has presented and filed his accounts and vouchers in final settlement of said estate and that the cause will come up for examination and action of said Court on the 14th day of November, 1896, at which time all persons interested in said estate are required to appear in circuit court and show cause if any there be, why said account and vouchers should not be approved, And the heirs of said estate are hereby notified to be present at said time and make proof of heirship or claim to any part of the estate. JAMES WILLIAMS, Administrator
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 13, 1896, p. 4. COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, commissioner appointed by the Monroe Circuit Court to make sale of the real estate in the case of Edward Hawkins, receiver for the Indianapolis National Bank, vs. Columbus F. Buchanan, et. al., No. 4204, will sell at public outcry on the premises on Tuesday, the 24th day of November, 1896, The following real estate to wit: The Northwest quarter of section 23, Town 9 north range 2, west except 7 ½ acres off the north end thereof; Terms of the sale: One third cash in hand on the day of sale and the balance in two equal payments of six and twelve months from date of sale, the purchaser executing his notes for the deferred payments with approved security waiving relief from valuation and appraisement laws of the state of Indiana and drawing interest at 6 per cent per annum from date. The sale will be a 1 oclock p.m. on the premises. SOLOMON E. CARMICHAEL, Commissioner.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 13, 1896, p. 4. GLAD HE'S ALIVE. Harry Aiken Makes a Remarkable Escape from Death. Harry Aiken is glad to be alive today when he thinks of how many men have been killed outright with half the opportunity that he had yesterday afternoon. Mr. Aiken is a member of the firm of Hinds & Aiken that is now operating the well known planning mill on the Monon just south of town. He was at work as usual about the mill, and was wearing a cut-away coat. As he passed a line shaft the end of his coat caught in a screw head and in an instant Mr. Aiken was being thrown about the fast revolving shaft, which is about 18 inches clear of the ground. The fact that there were witnesses of the accident doubtless saved his life, as they stopped the machinery and hurried to his assistance. Mr. Aiken's coat, vest and shirt were torn from his body in the meantime, and the miracle is that his body was not mangled. He was at once moved to his home on east 3rd street and Dr. Lowder summoned. It was found upon examination that the right shoulder was dislocated and there were a number of painful bruises about the body. None of the injuries are regarded as serious and Mr. Aiken is resting nicely today.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. D. B. Eskridge, who has been working in the harness trade and visiting relatives in Hardinsburg, Ky., has returned to remain until after the election.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. W. T. Breeden came home yesterday from the south, where he has been in the interests of the Dustless oil company. He will be here for a few days before returning to his duties.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. Frank Bridwell and family returned to Owensburg today after a pleasant visit with the family of Charles Graham. Mr. Bridwell is post master at Owensburg and is a son-in-law of Mr. Graham.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. Nat Hill, jr., who accidentally shot himself a week ago, is slowly improving. Though his injuries were quite serious, he is getting along as well as could be expected, and is able to sit up at short intervals.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. Harry Millis, who represented Indiana University at the Social Settlement in Cincinnati last year, and who is taking advanced word in the Chicago University, came home Saturday to visit his parents and to remain until after the election.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. Mrs. Henry Fate will leave tomorrow for her former home in Pendleton to visit for several weeks.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. William A. Wallingford will return tomorrow to his business at Newberry, S. C. He came home to vote.
Bloomington (Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, November 3, 1896, p. 4. Harry Wells, son of the president of the Monroe County bank, killed an old soldier by the name of Johnston at Paoli, Saturday. Wells was drunk and struck Johnston with brass knuckles when he was acting as peace-maker.