Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday Aug 9, 1895 - At noon Tuesday Tillie Derickson, a boxom colored girl living in one of the houses opposite the Monon station made a rash attempt to slip her moorings and sail off on the waters of the great beyond. Tillie had troubles of her own but she never told them to the police nor anyone else so far as can be learned. She lives with her mother and Annie Jones. Mrs. Derickson works at the Robbins House and knew nothing of her daughter's attempt until informed of it by a messenger. Annie Jones who was in the house with TIllie stated that the girl deliberately swallowed a gill or so of creosote, stating that life no longer had charms for her and that she wished to die. Anniie thought Tillie was speaking in a pleasantly facetious manner until the girl began to have spasms. Then medical aid was summoned. There is no really reliable theory advanced as to the cause of the girl's action. It is stated, however, that her lover has lately been paying attention to another.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday Aug 2, 1895 - On Thursday, July 25, at his residence near Alamo occurred the death of one of the oldest and most respected of Ripley Township's citizens. Samuel Truax was born near Eaton, Preble County, Ohio May 6, 1825. Seven years later his parents returned to this county and with the exception of two years his life has been spent in the neighborhood to which he came as a child. He married Martha Stubbins of Waveland Jan 1, 1852. Surviving her 23 years he leaves a family of 4 sons and two daughters, who realize in their berevement the grief that passeth speech. While not strictling speaking one of the old settlers, Uncle Sam was of the time that witnessed the conquest of the wilderness. His earlier days were familiar with the log cabin and clearing. In that stern burdensome servitude which redeemed from the unbroken forest the fairest country in the realm of agriculture he performed his part faithfully and well. The untiring industry and unserving integrity that marked his career was rewarded with a full measure of success in the accumulation of the substantial comforts of this life. Strongly independent in character, yet thoughtful and kindly in disposition, he was typical of all that is best in American citizenship - a home - builder and keeper, a model husband, an indulgent father. He joined the Masonic Fraternity Nov 24, 1849, becoming a Master Mason in January 1850 and in 46 years never missed a lodge meeting except when prevented by illness. The column of white aproned brethren of the compass and square who preceded the hearse and conducted the last imposing ceremonies was sufficient evidence of the esteem in which he was held by the order. (there is a proclamation from the Masons afterwards)

Crawfordsville Daily Journal June 17, 1904 p 4 -- Andrew herron, a well known stock buyer and a prominent farmer living near Fruits' Corner on the Perrysville Road in Ripley township died Tuesday morning at an early hour. He arose at a little before 5 o'clock and started as usual to go to the barn to look after a herd of fancy cattle that he would not allow anyone else to feed. He had suffered from a severe case of heart failure a few weeks ago. He had been living with his daughter, Mrs. Edwin Ingersol as his wife is dead. Nothing was thought about the delay at breakfast as he appeared to be in his usual health when he left the house. After waiting for some time a search was made and his body discovered in the rear of the barn yard wher ehe had gone to feed the cattle. Medical aid was sought at once but was of no avail for the heart had ceased to beat forever. He leaves two sons, Thomas Herron of this city, Frank Herron, Mrs. William Fink and Mrs. Edwin Ingersoll of Ripley Township.

Crawfordsville Daily Journal March 9, 1900 p 4 - With the sadness which comes to every heart in the time of death we are called upon to write of the death of Mrs. Adrian Herron (sic - Anna wife of Andrew Herron). Mrs. Herron was born in Wayne Twp, April 27, 1844 and died Saturday evening, March 3, 1900. She was married to Andrew Herron Dec 15, 1864 and to this union was born two sons and two daughter (sic) all of whom are left with their father to mourn her loss. This mother and wife they loved so well was a woman of goodness itself. The people in this neighborhood in which she has lived for over 30 years, speak of her with words of praise only, not because she has passed from us but because they loved her for her goodness and kindness to all. A gloom is cast over the entire community but her friends find consolation in the thought that she did not fear death. She was sick but one short week and in that time all that loving hands and medical aid could do was done for her. We extend our deepest sympathy to the broken hearted husband and children, for as a grief stricken son cried when she was dying, " a boy's friend is his mother." Interment took place Monday at he Waynetown cemetery. The relatives of the departed desire to thank the neighbors for their kindess which they appreciated so much and also thank the singers which were FA Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Wash Titus and Bess Smyth, all of Alamo.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Friday Aug 2, 1895 -- On Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock the long expected happened in the death of Mrs. Rebecca Herron. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. MB Waugh on South Washington Street after an illness extending over several weeks. For about a week before the end she was unconscious most of the time. The funeral occurred at the residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and was conducted by Dr. E.B. Thomson. The interment was at Oak Hill and the pall bearers were six of her grandsons; Joe Herron, George Downing, Chase Harding, JJ Swearengen, Will Smith and James Harding. Mrs. Herron's maiden name was Rebecca Young and she was born Nov 20, 1802, in Butler Co Ohio which made her about 93 years old. In 1825 she was married to James D. Herron and in February of the following year they came to this county on horseback and settled in Ripley Twp. Here they resided until 1856 when they moved to the old Herron home place, two miles southwest of town. 11 children blessed the union, of whom 7 are yet living, Mrs. Nancy Downing, Mrs. Rebecca McMaken, Mrs. James Swearengen, Mrs. MB Waugh, Mrs. Robert Smith, Capt. WP Herron and Mrs. Henry Harding.

Crawfordsville Journal Review 23 Aug 1947 -- Linnsburg, Aug 23 - Mrs. Eliza A. Harris, 79, a lifelong resident of Montgomery County died Friday night at 11:10 p.m. at her home in Linnsburg. She had been ill several months. Born April 4, 1868, Mrs. Harris was the daughter of John and Julia Armstrong. She married Andrew J. Harris Dec 21, 1890. She was a member of the Mace Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband; one son, John Harris of near Linnsburg, a brother, Esba Armstrong of Lebanon, a grandson and great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence in Linnsburg, with burial in Mace K of P cemetery. Friends may pay their respects at the home.

Crawfordsville Jounral Review 30 Jan 1952 -- Darlington - Miss Cora Paddack, 78, native of Montgomery County and for many years a native of this community died Turesday morning in Whittier, California where she had lived for the past 10 years with her sister, Mrs. Josie Honecker. Miss Paddack had been ill for four months. Born in the Campbell Chapel neighborhood, northwest of Darlington, Miss Paddack was the daughter of Joseph and Caroline Husted Paddack. Since her mother died 25 years ago she had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Honecker. The sister survives together with a number of nephews and nieces, Reid Paddack of Darlington is a nephew. Two brothers, Frank Paddack and Arthur Paddack and a sister, Mrs. Clydie Todd preceded her in death. Miss Paddack was a member of the Methodist Church in Darlington. The body will arrive from California in Indianapolis by plane Thursday noon and will be brought to the Smith Funeral Home in Darlington. Funeral services will be held at the Smith Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Robert Todd, of Mohawk, a great newphew. Friends may call at the funeral home. Burial will be in Odd Fellows cemetery at Darlington.

Several of you know my new project which is to write several fictionalized stories (PRE 1900) about REAL murders in Montgomery County. I'm going to put one example on here -- let me know what you think. HOwever, MY REAL PROBLEM is ... I only have FOUR -- I'd like 4-6 more. Anyone know of any ???? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I met a friend at the library today and he steered me toward one but I'd like MORE :) BTW -- this is the shortest and my fav :) Meet Me In Heaven by Karen Bazzani Zach My name is Delia. Tomorrow, my brother, John Coffee will hang for a double murder. He didn't do it. In my heart, I know John didn't do it. The adage, tall, dark and handsome portrays my brother, John. We were both born in Kentucky but after his father was killed toward the end of the Civil War, our dear mother decided to marry my father, George Matthis. I was their only child and they came on to Montgomery County, in Central Indiana. Our two brothers, Christian and Zeke and my father, all died of fever shortly after our arrival in Indiana. It just about killed mother too but knowing she was all John and I had left she fought for survival. Life was good for awhile, except we never had enough money. We were always the recipients of the poor baskets at the M.E. Church. I always wondered if that was why John joined church in 1876. It's not that John didn't believe, because he is a believer in the Lord, Heaven and Hell. In fact, he's firmly convinced that he will soon see our Mother in the great beyond, as she passed there three years ago. I think that's all that's kept John going these last few days. Reasons pile high pointing to my brother being not guilty of murder. I'll name a few and you see if you agree. For one, James and Mary (Hutchinson) McMullen were shot. My brother would never used a gun. He's too soft-hearted. John loved to go hunting for the camaraderie of being with Christian and Zeke but Christian would shake his head and say, "What good are ya' brother John, you wouldn't shoot a bear if he was attacking you. You're too tender-hearted for hunting." John never owned a gun in his life. We had a lever-action rifle his father had left at home that we used to hunt for food but when the fever took the boys and my father, Mother sold it knowing that John would never hurt anything or anyone. He told me that the Rankins insisted that he shoot Mrs. McMullen, "She ain't dun nuthin' to me. I won't do it," he told them. I have no doubt that happened. Another top reason is that the sheriff, doctors, lawyers and everyone involved says that this was a well-planned infraction of the law. I love John very much, but he's shy in brains and could never be a master plotter. Definitely, he's not the instigator! John in school could barely read and write and ciphering was out. Each night, I had to reteach him everything the teacher had taught us, even though I'm five years his junior. Nope, John could never have planned such a horrendous tragedy. Here's another. John's nye on lazy. The misdeed described at John's trial took much energy. Bashing in Jim McMullen's head, chasing down and shooting Mrs. McMullen, executing Jim, stealing their goods and firing their beautiful oak wood home is way too much work for my laid-back brother. Another thing is that John had no money and it was a proven fact that Jim McMullen always had a great deal of money in the bag that his wife had made special for keeping his cash. McMullen had even more than usual as he'd sold stock at Wingate the day before. If John had done the deed, why did they never find coins or cash on him or in his belongings? Simple. There was none given to him, nor did he steal any. Well, okay, he admits to taking a quarter from a table. Probably the most damaging evidence against John is that he had a pair of boots of Jim McMullen's. Jim was a tiny man with feet to match. My brother is thin and tall but his feet reflect his brain not his length. The boots fit to perfection. I'd not be in my right mind to try to convince you that John wasn't there the night of the McMullen tragedy, but no one could ever induce me that John pulled the trigger to end those poor soul's lives, so why should he hang? John helped put the noose around his own neck really by telling three different stories. There's reason for that too - a four-letter word - spelled F E A R and the fear-factor is James Dennis. The McMullen's neighbor, Peter Manson, said that there were two sets of tracks going by his home. That's proof that my brother could not have done the whole of the outlandish deeds alone, yet he's the only one to hang tomorrow, the only one to pay, and I'm more than sure that John's, the . what's the word . scapegoat for the Rankin gang, including their son-in-law James Dennis. Dennis, according to John, (and I believe him) after shooting the McMullens, pointed the gun at John, threatening, "If you tell, I'll kill you, too!" John had just witnessed proof that Dennis would indeed take a life. That's why John's first confession was that he'd worked alone. Later he added Dennis and still later indicated others. John was petrified with the thought that Dennis might be put in the same rotating jail cell with him. If the rotation was in the back corner, where the deputies could not see, there would be plenty of time to kill John, but Sheriff Harper has gotten to know John in the last few weeks and I think he truly believes him and didn't want another murder on his hands. Dr. Coulter of Wabash College had some fancy microscope that proved the spots on Dennis' trousers were human blood. Too bad the impressive scope couldn't prove whose blood. Dennis said that he cut himself shaving and wiped it on his pant leg. Odd, he has a beard - looked to me to be at least a year old - but no one questioned that, either. There was much speculation about Dennis' suspenders but his brother-in-law lied and said that he was with him when he purchased 'em back in '83; yet, McMullen's brother-in-law, Ben Hutchinson, one fine man, pointed the suspenders out saying that Jim McMullen had a pair just like them and that he wore them under his Sunday suit. The suspenders had white pearls. They were very different than any man's in the court room that day, purchased by someone with some money, and that's not Dennis. Again, no one questioned it. An inmate with Dennis stated that Dennis said that he did the work while John Coffee looked on. Dennis told James Morgan that they went to the house to talk, then he told McMullen to give him money. Only when Dennis told Jim McMullen that he'd kill him did McMullen hand over $43. Dennis beat him to where McMullen passed out, then went after Mary McMullen. The inmate, Morgan, verified that Dennis said that my brother was "too chicken to kill her," so why is it that Dennis' family verified his being away from home yet they lied where he was to let him go free while tomorrow my brother will die for a crime committed by others? I don't feel John's lawyers tried very hard. Dennis' worked day and night, calling in all types of witnesses sprouting about how nice Dennis was and how he was on his way to Indianapolis to see his poor wife who is in the insane asylum there. I suppose this was to purport his family ties. Well, I wish they'd ask why she's in there! Maybe she too is afeared of him! He's even more handsome than John, but about 10 years older. Taller, too, ranging to maybe 6'. Slightly graying with a bit of his temples shining his otherwise midnight black hair is cut to perfection. His pin striped red and white shirt with his little bowed tie and black suit and charming smile put him one up on my poor brother who even with his good looks could never afford such a marvelous get-up. John's lawyers called no one even after me and my husband and some neighbors and the ME Minister all begged for the stand. I was quite proud of John, though. The defense lawyers were merciless in their badgering. John looked them in the eye and never varied his stare. He answered their questions in truth. The verdict I'm sure did not surprise John. He's not afraid of being punished as his body was at the McMullen's home that night without a doubt, but he did not kill them, he did not steal but a pair of boots, and his one quarter of the more than $300 said to be taken. Is hanging justice for that? John's taking a nap, so I've been able to set my feelings to paper, but he's awakening, giving me a faint smile. I'll write more tomorrow after I've seen my brother one last time. There's another adage, "The third time's the charm." Not that seeing them try to hang my brother three times was a charming thing. In fact, it was the most horrible thing imaginable. John walked right up on the scaffolding to face his maker. A little of his bravery could be because of the soporific that Dr. Montague mixed up for him. He was happy that he got to play one last song on his harmonica, and play he did! I think all of Crawfordsville heard Abide with Me! John resisted quite a bit after his cell was rotated, he was lead out, but once in the open, he knew Mother would be watching and he listened to Elder Phillip's prayer. In the prayer, Phillips asked the Lord to listen mercifully because John professed himself not guilty! The Lord did listen but the Sheriff and his posse weren't hearing or choosing to see what was happening. The first indication was that very few refused to sign a petition of respite. This enlightened John. This was the time when he stated that he'd be happy to go to the gallows if the other four who were guilty went too. It did no good to have four-fifths of Montgomery County's signature on that document asking for a reprieve for John, because Governor Albert G. Porter refused it. Yet, how anyone could doubt John's innocence after the fool-proof one inch thick rope broke the first time is beyond my belief. Sherriff Alexander Harper had told the Crawfordsville Star that there was no danger of breaking as the noose had been made by Bontes in Cincinnati. Griffith's made the scaffold and it too was guaranteed. Several times the Sherriff's men tested the drop with large bags of sand while my brother John eyed them with interest. Over 200 invitations were sent by Sheriff Harper. Can you imagine spending our money to send out invitations for a hanging? They say it was simple, "Execution of John W. C. Coffee, at Crawfordsville, Indiana Friday 16 day of October 1885 Admit . Alexander Harper, Sheriff MC Ind." I didn't get one of those little pieces of paper, but John requested me to be there, so they could not bar me from the scene. Of course, now, I wish I'd not have gone. John was a shadow of his usual emaciated frame, looking like a skeleton marching to doom. When they placed his neck in the noose and dropped the bottom, John fell to the ground. The rope had broken. Blood oozed from his ears and I tried to go to him but was held back. When John came into consciousness and realized he was still alive, he asked to say some words, but the Sheriff would not allow it. This time, they had to drag John to the rope and again, it broke. Lord, have Mercy! Governor Porter, can't you see? Sheriff isn't it obvious? The crowd of not only the 200 invited guests but of the hundreds lining the streets began to jeer and ask for John to be taken down, but Harper knew it had to be done. Again, his assistants lifted John up by the arms, fixed the rope the third time and dropped John. Usually it takes just a few seconds to kill a man, whereas John dangled for almost ¼ of an hour before he finally stopped jerking and was peacefully asleep. The last words my brother spoke to me reflected the same thought of our mother's last words, "Live right so I can meet you in Heaven." I truly believe I will indeed see them both there as Mother was the best of souls and John's soul has more than paid for him being in the wrong place, with the wrong people at the wrong time. John Wesley Christopher Coffee, I will meet you in Heaven with our Mother and Fathers!

Crawfordsville Weekly Jouranl Jan 31, 1896 -- Clarence Peterman, of Mace has had a large number of postal cards printed offering a substantial reward to anyone meeting his divorced wife "Siphonia." Siphonia it will be remembered, kidnapped Claren's son, little Gover Cleveland Peterman some months ago and departed. Clarence has endeavored ever since to discover her whereabouts but in vain.

Crawfordsville Weekly Jouranl Jan 31, 1896 -- Richard C. Harper of Sugar Creek Twp is announced in today's Journal as a candidate for Sheriff before the Republican convention. Mr. Harper was born in Warren Co Ohio on a farm and came to Sugar Creek Twp when he was but 14 months old where he has since resided. He is now 45 years of age, and was but 10 when the war broke out. His father, however, gave his life for his country. Mr. Harper cast his first vote for US Grant for President and has ever been an ardent and zealous worker in the Republican ranks. For 12 years he has served as JP of his township. Each time he was elected he received the full vote of his party. He has for many years been an active church and Sunday School worker, and is one of those men who believe that hristian men should take an active part in politics. He hails from a township that has always given a Republican Majority but which has received but few of the crumbs which have fallen from the Republican table. His friends therefore think that he has claims that the Republicans of the county should consider when they come together to select their jewels.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, Oct 18, 1895 - Harry Brothers, aged 23 died Tuesday morning about 2 o'clock of typhoid fevera t his home on Binford Street. He had beein growing worse for several days and all hpe of his recover abandoned Monday. The funeral occurred from his father's home at 900 E. Main Street on Thursday at 2 o'clock, services by Rev SH Creighton. Harry Brothers was born June 6, 1872 at Dunacnnon, PA and was the youngest son of James and Mary M. Brothers. The greater part of his life was passed in Crawfordsville and for several years he had been connected with the Vandalia RR, first in the capacity of baggage-master of the local station and later as road supervisor. On May 5, 1891, he was married to Miss Daisy Bayless, who with one child, a boy of two years, survives him. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was a fine young man in all respects and a pleasant face and accomodating ways made him a favorite everywhere. His death is one of those lamentable afflictions so little understood. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Aug 9, 1895 - At her father's home near New Market on Monday Aug 5, Eva, daughter of William and Mattie Gott passed away. She had been sick since April, her disease being hasty consumption. Two years ago she was graduated from the public school. Possessing marked ability she was urged to become a teacher by those who felt sure of her success in that profession. Her home ties, however, were too strong to be broken in that way. Indeed few parents are blessed with a daughter so obedient and devoted. People often remarked, 'How kind Eva is to her mother." Her merry heart, loving disposition and forgetfulness of self gained her mamy friends both old and young. Death is always sad but this seems unusually so. She was only 18 but she brought a world of sunshine into the now darkened home. Cultured and beautiful, well calculated to shine in society, but like the true woman she was, her sweetest smilse and kindest acts were for home. Shall we think of her as she lay in her last sleep with no trace of pain on lip or brow folded hands. "My works is done," shall we think of her lonely windswept grave on the hillside. Shall we not think of her with a song, a harp and a white robe, led by the Good Shepherd in the green pastures beside the still waters of salvation. The bereaved parents have our sympathy. We pity the sorrowing brothers and sisters, bright eyes weep for her, tender hearts mourn her. Farewell, d arest Eva, a last farewell. For where thou art gone adieus and farewells are a sound unknown.

"Waveland News" Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Aug 9, 1895 - The infant son of Tom and Bessie Rice died Monday evening of cholera infantum. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning at the family resience, Rev. A Hunter conducted the services.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Aug 9, 1895 -- The tribe of Ben Hur has now in its employ the youngest efficient stenographer in the county. It is Miss Bessie houston, aged 10 years and her work is speedier and more perfect than that of most adult stenographers, said FL Snyder this morning, "I dicated over 20 letters to her in rapid succession and she quickly wrote them out on the typerwriter without an error.:" The little tot is a daughter of the Mr. Houston lately connected with the business college.

IGNORE THIS -- sorry, it was for Dellie -- sorry, Reed if you're reading this I meant it to go to Dellie - DUH ME :( KZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Zach" <karen.zach@sbcglobal.net> To: <INMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 9:22 PM Subject: [InMontgo] Fw:Don't get me the ones I asked for but could youPLEASE PLEASE get these >I was at C'ville today got those obits and ran into Reed, which was good I >did as the murder I spent a couple of hours researching took place in Parke >County, NOT Montgomery - DANG -- now, I'm back to work and wno't get in >there -- could you get these - no major hurry though -- if you want to >read some of 'em glad to get your opinion :) Also, if you see anything on >any PRE 1900 let me know. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Reed Morrow > To: Karen Zach > Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 9:12 PM > Subject: William Edgar Shular murderer info > > > Karen, It was nice to see you today. I am listing some notes on my > distant cousin, William Edgar Shular. He was born about 1860 and he died > 5 Jan 1929 in Montgomery County. These notes are somewhat random but they > might help. > > Reed > > William was a drunk and sonewhat psycho. He and William G. Layne or > Lane got drunk in the 1880's and got into a fight. He killed Layne. He > was sentenced to prison and got out around Christmas 1890 or in early > 1891. He was sent away for alcohol treatment at one time. He later gave > speaches on the Court House steps and was known as a local character at > the time of his death in 1929. He was sometimes a street preacher. He was > charged with attacking a woman in the 1880's or 1890's. > > CJ 5 Nov 1918 p5 c5 William was arrested for intoxication > > Crawfordsville Journal Sat 24 Jan 1891 p.1 He had been in the prison > for about 6 years. A doctor who visited him says he looks 15 years older > than when he left CVL. He says the fowl air is ruining his health. He > works on the forge in prison. > > CVL Sunday Star -Monday!!! 26 May 1902 p.1 c.3-4 Trial of Will for > assaulting Mrs. Mac Stilwell. > > Article about crowded jail which mentions William. ( Crawfordsville > Sat Evening Journal 24 Jan 1885 p.1 c.5) > > Shular sentenced for murder in CVL Sat Eve Journal 16 May 1885 p.1 > c.6 > > Shular found guilty of murder in CVL Sat Eve Journal 4 Apr 1885 p.8 > c.3 > > Shular on trial in CVL Sat Eve Journal 28 Mar 1885 p.1 c.4-5 > > Murder of William G. Lane by Shullar reported in CVL Sat Eve Journal > 27 Dec 1884 p.1 c.5 > > > http://ingenweb.org/inmontgomery/ > > List Manager - inmontgo-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > INMONTGO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I was at C'ville today got those obits and ran into Reed, which was good I did as the murder I spent a couple of hours researching took place in Parke County, NOT Montgomery - DANG -- now, I'm back to work and wno't get in there -- could you get these - no major hurry though -- if you want to read some of 'em glad to get your opinion :) Also, if you see anything on any PRE 1900 let me know. ----- Original Message ----- From: Reed Morrow To: Karen Zach Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: William Edgar Shular murderer info Karen, It was nice to see you today. I am listing some notes on my distant cousin, William Edgar Shular. He was born about 1860 and he died 5 Jan 1929 in Montgomery County. These notes are somewhat random but they might help. Reed William was a drunk and sonewhat psycho. He and William G. Layne or Lane got drunk in the 1880's and got into a fight. He killed Layne. He was sentenced to prison and got out around Christmas 1890 or in early 1891. He was sent away for alcohol treatment at one time. He later gave speaches on the Court House steps and was known as a local character at the time of his death in 1929. He was sometimes a street preacher. He was charged with attacking a woman in the 1880's or 1890's. CJ 5 Nov 1918 p5 c5 William was arrested for intoxication Crawfordsville Journal Sat 24 Jan 1891 p.1 He had been in the prison for about 6 years. A doctor who visited him says he looks 15 years older than when he left CVL. He says the fowl air is ruining his health. He works on the forge in prison. CVL Sunday Star -Monday!!! 26 May 1902 p.1 c.3-4 Trial of Will for assaulting Mrs. Mac Stilwell. Article about crowded jail which mentions William. ( Crawfordsville Sat Evening Journal 24 Jan 1885 p.1 c.5) Shular sentenced for murder in CVL Sat Eve Journal 16 May 1885 p.1 c.6 Shular found guilty of murder in CVL Sat Eve Journal 4 Apr 1885 p.8 c.3 Shular on trial in CVL Sat Eve Journal 28 Mar 1885 p.1 c.4-5 Murder of William G. Lane by Shullar reported in CVL Sat Eve Journal 27 Dec 1884 p.1 c.5

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, Aug 9, 1895 -- Sixteen pleasuer and curiosity seekers bought tickets to Niagara Falls last Monday of Agent Reed at this place and 10 tickets were sold to Lakeside. Among them were DW Gerard and family, JW Stroh and family & Miss Bessie Nicholson, all of Crawfordsville to Lakeside. Among the Niagra Falls people were Amazon Ward and daughter of Crawfordsville , THomas Wilkins and daughter of Linden, JO Dingman and wife, AS Fraley & Wife, Wm. Fraley, Fannie Fraley, JS Vanscoyoc and others. Dr. Dingman and wife will visit relatives in Toronot, Canada as also will Thomas Wilkins and daughter. It was a big day for the Clover Lead & Big 4 Railroads.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, Aug 9, 1895 -- "New Market" item -- Jas. Bennett, Jr. and John Whitaker, two of our most enterprising young gentlemen, have, without animosity, established a tonsorial room in JR Brush's old store room. Hereafter you can get shaved for a nickle or have your hair cut for 15 cents.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, Aug 9, 1895 -- "Whitesville" news item - Leon, the youngest son of Joe Nichols and wife died Sunday, Aug 4 at 9:30 o'clock after two weeks of intense suffering with bronchitis and flux. He was born Aug 22, 1893 and died Aug 4, 1895, aged one year, 11 months 12 days. Funeral Monday by Rev. Will Anderson. Interment at Harshbarger's cemetery. Joe Nichols and wife wish to thank all those who in any way assisted them during the sickness and death of their child.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, Aug 9, 1895 -- "Whitesville" news item - Elder B.H. Flora, pastor of the Progressive Dunkard Church of Flora, Ind will preach at the Universalist Church in Whitesville Saturday evening Aug 17 also Sunday morning and evening, Aug 18. Subject Saturday evening, "The Church," subject Sunday morning "What Must I Do to be Saved," subject Sunday eveing, "What Characterizes a Christian?" Come everybody.