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Saturday Morning, April 7, 1855
MARRIED
On the 25th ult., by R_____, Mr. WILLIAM TURMAN to (?paper torn) BRIDEWELL.
On the same day, by the same, Mr. CORNELIUS RAINES to Miss N. (?paper torn)BURN, all of this county. [Note: From other sources
I would infer that she is Naoma Jane Osburn, daughter of James]
On the 1st inst., by the same (?paper torn) O'HAVER, of Knox county, (?paper torn) JEWELL, of this county. [Note: From other
sources I would infer that they are Henry O'Haver and Mary S. Jewell]
MEDICAL
Dr. John E. Lloyd respectfully informs the public that he has removed to the village of Middletown, Vigo county, where he
will continue in the practice of his profession.
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ADIEU
In taking leave of his many friends and acquaintances in Sullivan, the undersigned desires to express his extreme regret,
yet returns his heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses and liberal patronage received at their hands.
March 31, 1855 JOHN E. LLOYD
Romantic
Two gentlemen, named James Little and David Jacobs, are now held in durance vile in our county jail under charges of abduction
and counterfeiting. One day last week Little and Jacobs stole two young ladies, Miss Angeline Kimberlain and Miss Mary Wisely,
and put them on the cars at Smithville, with an arrangement to meet them at Elletsville that night. The gallant Lochinvars
met them there according to appointment, and having probably forgotten they were not married, were about to occupy the same
room together. The landlord, who knew that Little had a wife and two children objected to the proceeding, and thought the
aforesaid Miss Wisely, who is only about fifteen years of age, was too young for Little's wife. But Little replied that this
was his second wife, and that they were just married, and making their bridal tour.
They were apprehended, however, and the whole party brought back to Bloomington. There was about $200 in counterfeit money
found on the person of Miss Kimberlain, Jacob's doxy. An examination was had before Esq. John Sluss, last Saturday, which
excited great interest. In the midst of the trial Miss Kimberlain rushed through the crowd with disheveled hair and streaming-(paper
torn)
Administrators Sale of Real Estate
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, administrators of the estate of William Burton, dec'd, will expose to sale at
public outcry, on Friday the 20th of April, A.D. 1855, on the premises, all the interest of William Burton, deceased, in and
to a part of the west half of the northeast quarter of section 25, in township 8, north of range 11 west; also a part of the
N.W. qr. of same section, town, and range, containing in all sixty acres more or less.
Terms: one-third in cash in hand, one-third in six months, and the remaining one-third in twelve months-- notes with approved
security, waiving valuation, appraisement, and stay laws now in force, will be required of the purchaser or purchasers. Sale
to commence between 10 A.M. and 2 P.M., of said day.
JOHN DODD
SARAH BURTON
March 10, 1855
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Saturday morning, April 14, 1855
MARRIED
On the 8th inst., by Eld. Joseph W. Wolfe, Doct. JOB WALLS, of Sullivan county, to Mrs NANCY MADDEN, of Monroe county, Ind.
Railroad Accident
Nelson Smith, a brakeman on the Freight Train of the Evansville and Crawfordsville Railroad, was killed on Saturday, the 7th
instant, in the following manner:
Just before reaching the bridge over the canal, about four miiles below the city, he had gone from his place on the train
to the tender to get his coat, and while returning to his place the train had entered the bride, when one of the cross ties,
at the top of the bridge, struck him on the back of the head, fracturing his skull, and throwing him off the cars and under
the train. The wheels of two cars ran over his body, cutting him nearly in two.
An inquest was held by coroner Blinn, and a verdict returned in accordance with the above facts.- [Terre Haute Express
>The fine mansion of James Farrington, Esq., a short distance south of the city, was entirely consumed by fire yesterday,
about one or two o'clock. Most of the furniture was saved, though much damaged and injured by being thrown from upper stories
and handled roughly. The loss is supposed to be about five or six thousand dollars. The house was one of the best in the city
of Terre Haute or its suburbs.- [Prairie City, 11th
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Saturday Morning April 28, 1855
OSAGE ORANGE HEDGES-- Mr. VANSCOYOC, of Prairieton, who is well known as a cultivator of Osage Orange plants and seed, we
understands intends opening a nursery of plants in the suburbs of Sullivan this summer. This plan of making fence seems like
a very slow and tedious one, in this fast age; but its durability and excellent qualities when once matured, compensate for
the time lost in its making. We trust VAN may be successful in his undertaking.
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Saturday Morning, May 5, 1855
DIED
On Saturday, 28th day of April, LEANNOR, child of Dr. A.P. Arnold, of this place, aged two years and six months.
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Saturday Morning, May 12, 1855
MARRIED
At Worthington, Thursday, May 3d, by Esq. Andrews, Mr. M.R. OVERSTREET to Miss CELIA HALLETT.
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Saturday Morning, May 19, 1855
MONROE COUNTY ROMANCE- DAVID JACOBS, one of the romancing youths of the Salt Creek section of Monroe County, who were
lately arrested for abducting a couple of girls, was sentenced to the penitentary for four years for counterfeiting. Miss
KIMBERLAIN, his sweetheart, was with him during the trial.
LITTLE, the other romantic youth, was sentenced for two years on similar grounds.
NOTICE
It is hereby given that my wife ELIZABETH has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation; all persons are
therefore cautioned against harboring or trusting her on my account as I will pay no debts of her contracting.
May 19, 1855 JAMES WEIR
MURDER-- An old man, named Imlar, who, we are informed, was living with a woman of ill fame, in the upper part of the
county, was brutally murdered, on Friday night last, by some persons as yet unknown. The body was found on Saturday, and inquest
held upon it. It appeared that his head had been mashed as if from blows with a club. He is said to have been a harmless old
man.--[Vin. Gazette
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Saturday Morning, May 26, 1855
MARRIED
On Tuesday morning, 22d inst., by Elder Joseph W. Wolfe, WILLIS G. NEFF, Esq., to Miss MARY A. MCGREW, all of Sullivan.
--Our friend Willis and his beautiful Bride will accept the thanks of the printers of the Democrat office for the very liberal
share of wedding cake which accomplanied the above and the best wishes of "all hands" that their journey through life may
be one of unalloyed pleasure.
REMARKABLE FECUNDITY-- We learn that Mrs. E. SANFORD, living on the edge of Vigo county, gave birth, a few days ago,
to triplets-- two boys and a girl-- all fine, healthy looking children. Mrs. S. is certainly contributing her full share to
the population of the country; she has been married but nine years, and is now the mother of nine children!
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Saturday Morning, June 2nd 1855
FIRE
- The alarm of last Saturday was occasioned by the smoke-house of Mr. Robert Sherman taking fire. The flames
were soon subdued with but little damage but the prospect of a big fire was at one time quite flattering, as it was in very
close proximity to two large dwellings.
Desperate Fight
Quite a row was kicked up in Vincennes last week, which it seems will likely prove fatal to one or two of the actors.-- A
number of drunken men attempted to enter one of the comic side shows accompanying a managerie, without paying the price of
admission. This led to a fight between the showmen and the other party. The Courant of Saturday last says:
We hastened to the spot, and found men lying around apparently in all directions struggling and gasping in bloody gore, and
moaning frightfully. On further examination we found there were but three, all citizens of town: Zedore Kurky, Samuel Dupree
and John Jereau.
Jereau, we learn, is not badly hurt; but the other two dangerously, if not mortally wounded. There is much sympathy felt for
Dupree, as he was in no way connected with the row, but had just come in to pursuade his friends away. Kurky, too, is usually
one of the most peaceful and best natured men in the place, but on this occasion he had lost his reason by liquor, and it
is feared that he has also lost his life. There were no attempts made to arrest the showmen so far as we know, and should
the men died we have not heard that any pursuit would be made.
MOST HORRID OCCURRENCE
-- A man by the name of Morgan, who had been a physician, and was residing in the vicinity
of Owensville, Gibson county, was burned to death in his own house, while in a state of intoxication, a week or two ago. He
had gone to bed, with some matches about his person, while his family were all absesnt, and by some means, the matches set
fire to the bed, and the house was in flames before his wife and children knew anything about the disaster. Morgan was literally
burned up-- all that could be found of him were some bones and his heart, the latter being almost uninjured by the fire! Behold
the end of the drunkard, who maketh his bed in hell!
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Saturday Morning, June 23d 1855
Jacob Page Chapman is said to be dangerously ill, and but slight hope is entertained of his recovery.
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Saturday Morning, June 30th 1855
DIED
At New Lebanon, on the morning of Friday June 22d, after a very brief illness, Miss SARAH J. TALBOTT, aged about 25 years.
The subject of this notice was an assistant teacher in the New Lebanon Academy-- where as in the social circle, she was loved
as they are always loved. Though connected with the school but a comparatively short time, her gentle and amiable disposition
had won the unbounded love and confidence of the pupils , and in the whole community she was so endeared to every one, by
her many virtues, that no eulogy would be deemed extravagant. The intelligence of her death, in the morning of life, will
send a pang to many a heart, and cause the tear of grief to dim the eye,-- but though lost to us, she is a gain to that angel
choir, who joyously chaunt around the throne of their loved Redeemer. Let us say, in submission, "God's will be done!"
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Saturday Morning, July 7th 1855
MARRIED
On the 19th June, by the Rev. D. Hays, Mr. LYMAN S. FORD, of Stafford, New York, to Miss MARY M., daughter of the Rev. W.
Ammerman, of Sullivan county, Ind.
On the morning of July 3d, at New Lebanon, by Rev. Henry O. Chapman, Prof. A.P. ALLEN, Principal of New Lebanon Academy, to
Miss JOSEPHINE, eldest daughter of William F. Dodds, Esq.
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Saturday, October 6, 1855
(ran through December 1)
KANZAS BOYS, LET'S GO!
The subscriber, wishing to emigrate to the Far West, desires to dispose of his property in the town of Sullivan, Sullivan
County, Indiana, consisting of one and a half Town-Lots, on the corner south of the Public Square, formerly known as the Elias
Walls Property; a good dwelling house, store house, with cellar and warehouse; together with a large stable on the half lot.
Any person wishing to locate in this town, either for merchandising or keeping entertainment, or both, would do well to call
and examine the premises, all of which will be offered at a reduced price for cash in hand.
Come on, gentlemen, and examine the property; you will find the terms easy.
ROBERT SHERMAN
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Saturday, October 20, 1855
We regret to learn that our young friend, Mr. OVERSTREET, had his pocket picked, on the first day of the Fair. The amount
of money in his pocket-book was inconsiderable.
SHOOTING-- A man named SAMUEL HUFF, living in the northwestern part of this county, near the river, got into a quarrel
lately with a man in Illinois, named HOLLIS, in reference to a dog belonging to the latter individual, which was in the habit
of atttacking HUFF's hogs. We are informed that HUFF had frequently threatened vengence, and on Wednesday last, finding that
one of his hogs had been killed by the dog, he procured a gun and fired at HOLLIS across the river, but the ball falling short
of its destination, glanced from the wter, and struck him in the thigh. HUFF was arrested shortly after and taken before Esq.
GRAY, of Fairbanks, when, failing to give bonds in the sum of five hundred dollars for his appearance at the next term of
the Circuit Court, he was lodged in the county jail.
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Saturday, October 27, 1855
Marriage Licenses Issued
October 22d-- to H. Ring and Nancy Johnson.
October 22d-- To Thomas S. Pound and Mary Jane McClary.
October 23d-- To Manard Bell and Elizabeth Ann Bryant.
October 25th-- To Josiah Tewalt and Missouri Howard.
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Saturday, November 3, 1855
Marriage Licenses Issued
October 29-- To Isaac H. Arnett and Rebecca March.
October 31-- To Henry Frakes and Emily W. Ritter
October 31-- To Greenup C. Stark and Amanda C. Davidson
November 1-- To Peter M. Troutman and Clarinda M. Watkins
DIED
On the 30th ult., of Typhoid Fever, LORENZO THEODORE son of R. and M. P. Griffith aged eleven years and ten days.
On Sunday night, October28th, at his residence in Merom, Maj. JAMES BOND, aged 63 years.
On Tuesday last, Mr. JAMES HAMILTON, at a very advanced age.
Mr. H. was one of our oldest settlers. After him, we believe, was this township named. He enjoyed an extensive acquaintance,
and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
A MAN KILLED-- James Clark, who resided in Harrison township, was killed on last Saturday, by one Richard P. Hager,
his brother-in-law. From Hager's own statement (as yet there is no other positive evidence) it seems that a difficulty arose
bewteen them in the field a short distance from the house; that Clark drew a knife, and that Hager, in self-defence, struck
him with a pitchfork, which blow killed him almost instantly. This statement did not hold out very well, however, for on an
examination, the Coroner's jury decided that several blows had been inflicted, and that one prong of the fork had been thrust
into his head. Hager has been lodged in our jail to await his trial at court.--[Washington Telegraph, 27th
A MAD HORSE-- On Sunday last a horse belonging to a Mr. COFFMAN, who lives some five miles west of this place, showed
unmistakable signs of hydrophobia, breaking loose and running recklessly about over fences and against trees. It was recollected
that he had been bitten by a dog supposed to be mad, when a party soon started in pursuit, and, we believe, shot him.
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Saturday, November 10, 1855
Marriage Licenses Issued
November 6-- To Henry P. Gregg and Jeanette Clark
NOTICE
I am compelled (however painful to my feelings) to caution all persons from trading with on my account or harboring my wife
Nancy Gambill, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting, she having left my house without any just cause whatever.
Nov. 7 WILEY GAMBILL
>We notice that our friend, L.BY. CONWAY, editor of the Hoosier Blade at Worthington, has taken a life partner in the person
of Miss JOE. BURNAM. We wish him prosperity and happiness in his new relation.
AN OLD CITIZEN OF VINCENNES GONE--
SAMUEL WISE, Esq., an old and respected citizen of Vincennes, died in that place on Saturday morning last. He died of apoplexy.
Mr. W. was a man of industry and integrity and his death will be deeply lamented by all who knew him.
>HUFF, who was confined in jail at this place for shooting HOLLIS, has been released upon giving bail in the sum of five hundred
dollars. We learn that HOLLIS has sustained no material injury in consequence of the wound, though the ball has not yet been
extracted.
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Saturday, November 17, 1855
Marriage Licenses Issued
November 10-- To Samuel Moore and Sarah McCarty
LOST!
A few days ago, between the Railroad House and Chase's mill, a large PORT-MONAIE containing a small sum of money and, perhaps,
some papers. The name of the undersigned is written inside. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this office.
Nov. 17 It. GEO. BURNS
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Saturday, November 24, 1855
Marriage Licenses Issued
Nov. 20-- To John S. McClellan and Mary E. Collins
Nov. 22-- To Charles W. Crapo and Harriet C. Thixtan
Nov. 22-- To Cameron Gross and Nancy Pr(?)an
MARRIED
In Sullivan, at Duffiey's Hotel, on Tuesday evening last, by Eld. Joseph W. Wolfe, Mr. STERRETT McCLELLAN to Miss MARY E.
COLLINS, both of Carlisle, Sullivan county, Indiana.
>Dr. JAS. H. WEIR, having been on the sick list for some time, calls on his debtors for a little material aid to keep his
head above water. Pay up!
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Saturday, December 1, 1855
Marriage Licenses Issued
November 27-- To Stephen Thompson and Elizabeth Huff.
November 27-- To William Canaday and Susannah E. Evans
MARRIED
By Elder Samuel Bonham, of Greene county, on the 27th ult., Mr. STEPHEN THOMPSON, to Miss ELIZABETH HUFF, both of this place.
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Saturday, December 15, 1855
(mis-dated December 16)
Marriage Licenses Issued
December 8-- To John Williams and Isabella Stuck
December 11-- To Benjamin F. Manwarring and Frances A. Hinkle
December 11-- To Francis Godwin and Alvira Halberstadt
December 11-- To Daniel Herbet and Martha E. Reid
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Saturday, December 22, 1855
Marriage Licenses Issued
December 18-- To John Hawtin and (? off page) Gambill
December 19-- To Allen McClellan and Martha McConnell
MARRIED
In Elkhart county, Ind., on the 12th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Colclazin, Lieut. JOB DAVIS, U.S.N., to Miss FANNIE L., daughter
of the Rev. Richard S. Robinson.
Petition for Divorce.
State of Indiana, Sullivan Circuit Court, Sullivan county. February term, 1856.
James Kelly - vs- Elizabeth Kelly
Comes now the said Complainant by Neff & Neff, his attorneys, and files his petition herein for divorce, and also an affidavit
of a disinterested person, that the said defendant, Elizabeth Kelly, is not a resident of the State of Indiana. The said defendent
is therefore hereby notified that unless she be and appear before said court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to
be held at the Court House in Sullivan on the last Monday in February next, to answer or demur to said petition, the same
will be heard in her absence and decreed accordingly.
Witness, JOSEPH W. WOLFE, Clerk
Dec. 22, 1855
ARREST-- A young man named G. W. DAVIS, charged with stealing between two and three hundred dollars from a R. SUMMERS,
of Daviess county, was arrested in Hutsonville, Ills., and taken through this place last Monday, en route for the town of
Washington. The theft was committed sometime in September last, since which time Mr. S. has been constantly in pursuit of
the fugitive. A reward of fifty dollars was offered for his arrest and delivery to the sheriff of Daviess county.
-- Since the above was in type, we learn from F.L. NEFF, Esq., who was engaged with Mr. BURKE of Washington, for the defence,
that young Davis was discharged after a protracted trial of two days.
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT-- A subscriber living in the vicinity of Fairbanks, in this county, sends us the particulars of
a shocking accident which happened near his house on last Monday. A couple of sons of Mrs. JOHNSON were out in a clearing
chopping wood, and near them was a burning tree, yet standing. Two younger children, a boy and a girl, had just come out into
the field and were approaching their older brothers, when the tree fell on them, killing the little boy instantly, and scattering
his brains over his sister! They lay one on each side of the tree; the girl is severely cut about the head, and one shoulder
is completely crushed. She was still alive on Thursday, although little hopes were entertained for her recovery. The boy was
aged five and the girl seven years.
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