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Muncie Sunday Star, December 4, 1904
CARRYING THE MAIL IN MUNCIE IN 1853
Present County Commissioner Once Dumped into a Mud Hole in the Town
STORY OF A WILD NIGHT RIDE
Interesting Reminiscence of the Early Days Related by a Pioneer Citizen
Much is being said and done these days in behalf of "good roads," all of which is certainly commendable. The automobile, the bicycle, the light weight modern vehicle, all demand smooth and hard dry roads, and we are getting them. There have been no more rapid strides made in any direction of improvement than in road making in eastern Indiana.
In Delaware county alone we have nearly 200 miles of free gravel pike, while a large per cent of our township roads are graded and groveled, and each year more extensive improvements are made in this direction. Yet we still have a few "kickers"- a few who say, "I have never seen the roads so bad." For this statement to be true one of three conditions must prevail; they are young, have been blind most of their lives, or have been in this section of the country a very short time. Certainly they were not here in the early fifties when I was a mail carrier between Muncie and Huntington, for then there were no roads worthy of the name for at least six months of the year-merely mud strips through the woods, winding around, seeking the highest ground and ridges. In writing of these pioneer days, incidents which seemed trivial at the time and of small consequence seem to expand and enlarge with the passing of time.
There is in memory a species of mental long-sightedness which, though blind to the objects close to our side, can reach blue mountains and the starry skies, which lie many miles and years behind us. Is this a malady, or is it rather a providential gift to alleviate the tedious hours of life and cheer the lonely one whose thoughts are his own realm?
LONG LONELY RIDE
Though the ride from Muncie to Huntington was a lonely one, long and lonesome, yet it now seems to me, in recalling them, that I was very happy, and if a feeling of gloom ever momentarily passed through my mind it was soon superceded by the thought that such came so rarely in this work-a-day world that each should be looked upon as the last, and it is my experience that nothing ever makes one so happy or agreeable as the conscious belief that he is so. Nothing is "flat or unprofitable" to those who desire and strive to make it otherwise. Good health and good spirits are wonderful traveling companions, and I have courted their companionship through life and at 65 they have neither notified me of their desire to sever the implied contract or change the firm.
IMPRESSION MADE IN ROAD
Many incidents of these old days are fresh in my memory. One which I recall made a deep impression on my mind, and I and my horse made quite an impression in the mud road. As near as I can locate the scene now where it happened is the site of the Indiana Bridge company. At that time the only road leading southwest from Muncie was the old Middletown pike, or road, as it was then called. To reach this road you must go south on Walnut street to near where the Big Four crossing now is, thence west on the north side of the railroad to where Liberty street crosses the railroads. The only building west of Walnut street crosses north of the present right-of-way was a two-story frame structure used as a grain storage room. The road curved to the north of the building and Willard’s grove of large forest trees came close to the road on the north, while a high "staked and ridered" fence separated the road from the woods. The Huntington mail arrived at 6 o’clock in the evening and I always made it a point to be on time. The date of the incident was about Dec. 1, 1853, fifty-one years ago last week, and the night in question was dark, with a cold drizzling rain. It was as dark as the inside of a black hollow log, with both ends stopped with burnt cork, or a dark night on a burnt prairie.
THE START
My horse became frightened at an incoming train as I passed down the railroad and started to run. Not being able to see the road, the animal ran into the rail fence just north of the warehouse which caused a little backset. The horse freed itself from the fence, however, and started again on the dead run west, turning into the road about the present site of the Pioneer Pole and Shaft company’s building or the Smith bending works on South Liberty street. The horse ran south across the tracks on the old road which followed on or near the present line of Liberty street, to Seventh, then angled to the west, but on the east side of what is now Hoyt avenue, until near Buck creek.
THE FINISH
After turning south on this road and getting clear of the railroad my horse began to show signs of having had enough of its run and disposition to quit, while i had enjoyed the ride so that I wished to keep on going at a fast pace, as I had discovered that I could ride as fast as my horse could run. The road was laid with polls and logs and was pretty rough. About 300 or 400 yards south of the railroad I suddenly received "notice to stop" and did.
Just how it happened I never knew, but all at once, without warning, my horse began to display acrobatic qualities which I had never suspected were in him. He began by standing on his head. My first impression was that I had been fired from the muzzle of a small cannon, as I was sailing rapidly through air. My horse, in his effort to stop, had run his head into the mud, and as I had received no notice of his intended action and was enjoying the ride, I went on, still holding onto the bridle rein and taking it with me. When I reached the end of the rein I did a somersault stunt (almost) and landed on my feet (nearly). Gathering myself and all the pieces I could find together, I followed the reins back to the horse, which I found in the meantime had regained his feet, and was making strange noises which resembled the snorts of a locomotive. At first it caused me so uneasiness, as I thought that perhaps the engine and train had followed to see the fun and result of the unusual racing qualities of my steed. I also thought that maybe I had run into a menagerie and the animals were about to get out of their cages. An investigation, made in the dark by running my hands over my horse’s head, showed that his nostrils were entirely stopped up with mud and he was breathing through his mouth. My buffalo saddle cover was hanging over the horse’s head and he seemed perfectly willing to travel peaceably. I know that I was willing to go slower.
When I arrived at "Uncle Billy" Mc Connell’s on Buck creek, where I made my home, and secured a lantern the light revealed the probable size of the hole in the ground where he had stopped, as the horse’s head was plastered with mud from mouth to ears, and I - well, ask some old settler. But still in those days we were happy. JOHN S. ELLIS
Muncie Sunday Star, December 4, 1904
ANNUAL LODGE OF SORROW
Memorial Event of Elks
Members of Muncie Lodge Will Assemble to Do Honor to the Memory of Twelve Deceased Brothers
In memory of twelve deceased brothers Muncie lodge No. 245, B. P. O. Elks, will hold its annual "lodge of sorrow" this afternoon.The services will be held at 2:30 o’clock in the Wysor Grand. The address will be delivered by Frederick Van Nuys, a member of Alexandria lodge. Exaulted Ruler E.G. Clarke will preside.
The services will be impressive and beautifully appropriate to the sad occasion. Several musical selections will be rendered by local artists. The public is invited to attend.
The committee on arrangements is composed of P. P. Busch, C. O. Grafton and W. L. Holme.
The deceased members of the order are: C. D. Beemer, J. R. Ervin, G. L. Lenon, E. Will Kirk, J. A. Grisell, E. D. Bishop, R. C. Hemingray, W. T. Seitz, J. O. Sawyer, David Cammack, John Kennedy, J. D. Truit.
The members of the lodge will meet in their rooms at 1:30 o’clock to march to the Wysor Grand in a body.
Muncie Sunday Star, December 4, 1904
SEEKS TO RESTRAIN HIS WIFE'S TONGUE
Former Muncie Man Makes Unusual Request in Divorce Suit in Chicago
DESERTED HIS FAMILY HERE
Thomas P. Wood Also Wants Second Wife Restrained From Writing to Muncie
After being absent for over ten years, a report from Chicago courts brings to former Muncie friends and business associates knowledge of the whereabouts of Thomas P.
Wood, one a well known carpenter of this city.Leaving a wife and daughter, who still make their home in Muncie, Wood then left suddenly for parts unknown. With the report which tells of his present home in Chicago comes information that he has again married. A dispatch states that he has filed in a circuit court a request that an injunction be issued to restrain his wife, Mary G. Wood, whom he alleges to be a scandalmonger, from talking.
Wood's unique suit has created something of a sensation in the Chicago courts, as it is a rare one. He declares that his reputation will be ruined unless the talk of his wife is stopped, and, not content with stopping oral utterances of Mrs. Wood, asks that she also be restrained from writing injurious tales about him to Newtonville, O., and Muncie, Ind. By his reference to Muncie Wood fixes his identity as the former resident of this city.
LEFT TWELVE YEARS AGO
Wood's disappearance from Muncie dates back to about twelve years ago. He was well known as a carpenter and contractor and engaged in work on many of the business buildings of the city.
After his disappearance Mrs. Jennie Wood, his wife, was compelled to support herself and daughter, who was then but a child. She established a boarding house at 418 South Franklin street of which she is still the proprietress. Mrs. Wood is at present on a visit to relatives in Michigan.
At the time of his separation Mrs. Wood did not seek legal separation at once but did so later and was divorced on the grounds of desertion. In his suit in the Chicago court Wood admits having been married for eleven years, stating that he has lived with the Mrs. Wood whom he wishes restrained from talking, for eleven years but not until within the past four years has the habit of talking proven damaging to his reputation.
The suit he files in the Chicago court contains charges made in the strongest terms. He alleges his second wife to be "a person of overbearing disposition and viscious and malevolent temper, visionary and imaginative in the extreme, and with unreasoning propensities of absurd and malicious jealousy against the complainant and against other persons."
The Muncie Morning Star, Friday, December 2, 1904
LARGE CATTLE SHIPMENT FROM DELAWARE COUNTY
A.N. Harman, of Near Eaton, Sent Ten Car Loads of Export Stock to Boston Market (By Star Special Service)
Eaton, Ind., Dec. 1- Probably the largest individual shipment of cattle from Delaware county, was made yesterday by A.N. Harman, of near this place. He sent out ten car loads of export cattle to Boston, receiving the fancy price of six cents per pound. Eight cars were of his own raising and consisted fo Holstein and Hereford breeds. The cattle weighed on an average of 1,600 pounds.
Muncie Sunday Star, December 4, 1904
FIRE FROM DEFECTIVE FLUE
House Damaged to Extent of $600
Another Bad Chimney
A fire, which caused a loss of over $600 worth of property, occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of J. M. Mellindy, corner of Kirby avenue and Grant streets. The house is owned by J. C. Grieshelmer and the loss is covered by insurance.
The fire caught from a defective flue. The flames had made considerable headway before they were discovered and by the time the fire department arrived the roof of the building was in flames.
An alarm yesterday morning called the department to the home of Charles B. Rowe on Berlin street. The soot in the chimney had caught fire. The flames were extinguished before any damage was done.
Muncie Sunday Star, December 4, 1904
CARS TO RUN EAST EARLY IN SPRING
New Muncie-Dayton Line May Be Completed by March, or May at the LatestFINISHED UP TO FARMLAND Surveyors Working at This End and Route Into City Will Be by Whitely
The Dayton and Muncie traction line will be running cars from Muncie to Dayton, if the work on the road continues as it has in the past few months, by May 1 at the very latest. This statement was made yesterday by a local man connected with the new road. The road is already completed as far as Farmland, and cars are now running from Winchester to Dayton.
The line will in all probability enter the city by way of Whitely. It will extend along the northern edge of Boyceton and west to Broadway, where it will connect with the Whitely line, thence into the city.
The new eastern line will be modern in every detail. The cars will be large and commodius.
The line will run from Muncie via Parker City, Farmland and Winchester to Union City. From Union City it will drop down to Greenville, O., and there connect with a line that extends from that city to Dayton and has been running between these two cities for several years.
Work between Farmland and Muncie is being pushed with all rapidity. If there is no severe siege of cold weather the tracks may be laid into Muncie as early as March 1. Surveyors are now at work on this end of the line and the company will probably ask for a franchise from the city council in the near future.
Dr. J. E. Lowes, of Dayton, president of the new company, and Superintendent Feight, were in Farmland last week inspecting the line. While there they stated that the company would probably complete the line to Parker City before they would began (typo as is) running cars to Farmland from Winchester.
Muncie Sunday Star, January 8, 1904
Aged Brothers of Delaware and Henry Counties are probably the oldest living twins in the U.S.
"Very Large Photo"
Delaware and Henry counties together can boast of probably the oldest living twins in the state or in the United States.
On Thursday, Jan. 5, Brice Powers of Delaware county, and Reason Powers of Henry county, celebrated their ninetieth birthday anniversaries. The former who
is a well-known farmer of Center township and resides not far from Muncie, is
still in hale health and occasionally drives down to Henry county to visit his twin brother, Reason Powers, who lives on a farm east of Springport.Brice and Reason Powers were born on January 5, 1815, in Mongolia county, West Virginia.Their father, Nehemiah Powers, first saw the light of day in a Virginia fort, erected to protect the settlement from the incursions of the Indians.
Brice Powers was but a lad of eight when his father moved to Wayne county in 1823 and settled at Centerville. After farming some in Wayne county he finally moved to Delaware county in 1852 and has since resided here.
The twin brothers are each highly respected in his own community. Brice Powers has accumulated considerable real estate, while his brother is also ready to end his last days in peace and comfort.
The Muncie Morning Star, Wednesday, December 28, 1904
Delaware County Teachers Instructors in Cowan School."Medium sized Photo"
Caption: C.L. Clawson, Principal, Miss Kiger, Miss Tuttle & Marion Kirp
Under the management of the above, corps of teachers, the Cowan school with its high school department, is one of the very best in Delaware county-and that is saying a great deal.
Muncie Morning Star, Saturday December 31, 1904
Girl Enticed to Cincinnati by Professed friend of family"Large Photo of Ethel Saylors"
Enticed to Cincinnati by the man who posed as an old friend of the family and professed to be a second father to her, little Ethel Saylors, aged 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Saylors, 308 West Ninth street, this city, has escaped his clutches after two weeks of anxious search by her parents and the betrayer of the little girl, Charles Dickerson aged 44, is now in jail at Cincinnati, awaiting trial under a heavy bond. The girl is detained as a witness at the trial which is expected to occur soon.
Dickerson roomed for two years at the Saylors home here, and was considered almost a member of the family.When he asked that Ethel be allowed to come to the city, promising her proper care and protection, the parents consented, thinking that the visit would do the child much good. Hearing nothing from her after several days, they became anxious and began inquiries. Finally a letter came from the girl appealing to her father to rescue her from the wretch, into whose hands she had fallen. Saylors, aided by the Cincinnati police, soon found the two and had Dickerson arrested.
The Saylor family formerly lived in Dunkirk and the father made a dilligent search in Dunkirk and vicinity before he suspected the guilt of Dickerson.
ACCIDENT AT A BURIAL
(By Star Special Service)Rushville, Ind., Dec 1.- During the burial of the body of the late Mrs. Daniel Shawhan, of Indianapolis, in the cemetery yesterday afternoon, a team of horses attached to a cab dashed away, throwing the occupants to the ground. Mesdames Minnie Abercrombie, N.W. Havens, John D. Megee and George Havens were in the cab, and all were injured. Mrs. Havens suffering a broken arm and di (Incomplete)
STRUCK BY RUNAWAY HORSE
Dec. 3, 1904
Woman Run Down and Fatally Injured at Kokomo.Mrs. George Babcock, 55, while crossing a street, was run down and perhaps fatally injured by a runaway horse. She was struck by the frightened animal and the horse planted one of its feet squarely in her face, bruising the cheeks and nose in a most shocking manner, and rendering her unconscious. The wheels of the vehicle to which the horse was attached passed over her body, injuring her internally.
Dec. 1, 1904
COW KICKED WOMAN AND DEATH RESULTED
Mrs. John StreibAccident to Mrs. John Streib, of near Hartford City, Several Weeks Ago Proves Fatal (By Star Special Service)
Hartford City, Ind., Nov.30- A kick from a cow several weeks ago ultimately resulted in the death of Mrs. John Streib, 45, who died Monday evening at her home four miles northwest of this city.
About two months ago Mrs. Streib fell from a ladder and was painfully injured and not two weeks later she was kicked in the abdomen while milking a cow. On account of her physical condition, the accident almost proved fatal at the time. As a direct result of the injury an abscess formed, which caused her death. She leaves a husband and seven children. Funeral Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the Lutheran church. Mrs. Streib was one of the best known women in the county.
Muncie Morning Star, Saturday, Dec. 3, 1904
NOT INFORMED OF HER DEATH
Aged Husband of Mrs. Rudy, of Hagerstown, Is Very Ill.Dec. 2- The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Rudy, Sr., 88, was held at the Christian church, Rev. Borthwick officiating. Her husband is so extremely ill that he has not been informed of her death. He lies in a room adjoining the one in which his wife lay a corpse.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy have a number of surviving children, among them being D.A. Rudy, the well-known insurance man of Indianapolis, Ind; Fred Rudy, marshal of Hagerstown; Charles and Clay Rudy and John Rudy who lives in Maryland.
Muncie Morning Star, Dec. 2, 1904
GIRL FATALLY BURNED
Eva DoneyBloomfield, Ind., Dec 1.- Eva Doney, 5 year old, daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Myer, was left with her grandmother, Mrs. Susan Myer, while the mother went to town. During the temporary absence of the grandmother the little girls clothing caught fire and she was frightfully burned, dying six hours later. She is supposed to have poked the fire during the aged womans absence, and in this wag ignited her clothing
Muncie Sunday Star, Dec. 4, 1904
Muncie, Indiana
WEDDED FIFTY YEARS AGO, Lived in Old Munseytown, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shafer Happily Celebrated Their Golden Wedding Anniversary Yesterday.A very pleasant and delightful golden wedding anniversary was celebrated last evening by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shafer, at their home, 1101 East Willard street. About 150 invitations had been issued and several were present from out of the city. During the evening a program was rendered which included music by a mandolin club, solo by Miss Mary Kinert and an "appreciation" read by Dr. C.M. Carter, pastor of the First Baptist church. At a late hour a dainty course luncheon was served. The decorations for the affair consisted of ____ and plants artistically arranbged with bouquets of carnations. The guests from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Maddock and daughter, Miss Ethel, of Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs.G.W. Barrow, of Ft. Wayne; Miss Maude L. Weirman, of (Incomplete)
The Muncie Sunday Star, Dec. 4, 1904
Very popular young couple to make life journey together"Large Photo"
Lewis Leavell and Miss Mabel Pittenger Whose engagement was recently announced by the parents of the bride-elect. Miss Pittenger is a bright and winsome young lady of Royerton.She is well and favorable known all over the township. Mr.Leavell is employed at the Lake Erie railroad offices in this city.
He has a large circle of friends.
December 25, 1904
REV. GEORGE W. BOXELLPREACHED FOR FORTY-SIX YEARS AND HELD MANY INDIANA CHARGES
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Caption: REV. GEORGE W. BOXELL
One of the oldest and most prominent Methodist Protestant ministers of Indiana, the Rev. George W. Boxell, has been critically ill for several days at his home on Bethel avenue, Riverside. Since 1853, when he was ordained, Rev. Boxell was actively engaged in ministerial work until 1899. He has served as pastor of congregations in Marion, Anderson, Elwood, Ft. Wayne, Frankfort, Muncie and many other cities. Beginning in 1876 Rev. Boxell was pastor of the Muncie M.P. church for five years.
Rev. Boxell was born on January 16, 1833, in Virginia. He early moved to Delaware county and lived here when Wysor's old grist mill and a log cabin inn practically comprised the town.
Dec. 17, 1904
J.A. Snider, Harrison Snider, Alex Snider & Virgil SniderFOUR GENERATIONS SHOWN OF DELAWARE COUNTY FAMILY
"Large Photo"
Caption: J.A. Snider, Harrison Snider, Alex Snider & Virgil Snider
The above is the picture of four generations of a well-known family of this county. The oldest is Alex. Snider and the youngest his great grandson, Virgil G. Snider.
Mr. Alex. Snider and son, J.A. Snider, now reside in Hamilton township, while his son, Harrison Snider, and his son, Virgil, reside in, Harrison township. Their ages are as follows: Alex. Snider, 77 years; J.A. Snider, 54; Harrison Snider, 30; and Virgil Snider, 3.
CITY OFFICIAL WILL RETIRE AFTER NINE YEARS OF SERVICE
WILLIAM F. WARNER"Large Photo"
Caption: WILLIAM F. WARNERAfter nine years of service in the employ of the city as superintendent of the Muncie electric light plant William F. Warner will retire on January 1. His resignation is now in the hands of the electric light committee of the city council, which will name his successor. Mr. Warner has invented and patented a new are(?) light and will henceforth will devote all his time to its manufacture. The lamp is now used on the streets of Muncie and in many other cities.
January 8, 1905
ROY PLANKFORMER MUNCIE BOY ENJOYS LIFE ON THE “DIXIE”, AT COLON, PANAMA
“Good size Photo”
Photo Caption: ROY PLANKA Muncie boy who is now in Panama is Roy Plank, who has been connected with
the navy for the last two years. He was a popular young iron worker while in
this city and lived in Avondale. At present he is on the “Dixie” at Colon,
Panama. He likes the navy, he writes to friends, but finds it pretty warm in
Panama.
January 15, 1905
AGED FRENCHMAN, HIS WIFE AND HIS TWO SISTERS, WHO LONG AGO FOUND AN ASYLUM IN MUNCIETOWN“Large Photo”
Photo Captions: Mrs. Eiler, Peter Mutch, Mrs. Mutch, Mrs. Ovinger
AGED WOMAN TELLS OF SEIGE OF PARIS
Mrs. Margaret Ovinger, of Muncie, Recalls Napoleon III, Louis and Eugenie
LOST FOR WEEKS ON THE SEA
Remarkable Story Found in Early Career of Four Aged Residents of This City
Peter Mutch . . . . . . . . . . Age 88
Mrs. Catherine Mutch . . . . . . 85
Mrs. Mary Eiler . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Mrs. Margaret Ovinger . . . . . 83
Total age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
Average age, 87 years 9 months
With enough interesting history in their past to fill a volume, four old
people, the youngest of whom is 83 years of age and the oldest 95, are now
living peacefully and happily in a cottage at the corner of Charles and Plum
streets.They are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mutch, aged 88 and 85 respectively; Mrs.
Margaret Ovinger, 83, and Mrs. Mary Eiler, 95, sisters of Mr. Mutch.By birth all are French and lived in the old country during some of the most
turbulent times in the history of Europe, and they have witnessed some of
the scenes which history related and at which people shudder when reading
the accounts. They have resided in Muncie many years, but often tell their
early experience to their friends.“Yes”, said Mr. Mutch to a Star representative, yesterday, “I served in the
French army under Louis Napoleon, Napoleon III, and was in active service
for seven years. I did not have to fight any in my own country, but was in
many battles. While going to the front I was on water for over six months,
and had some very trying experiences. I entered the army from the province
of Meuse, the town of Nancy. All young men had to serve seven years and as
all were not needed at the front a system of drafting was used to tell who
should be sent. Although of French birth I lived in Strasburg, Germany, for
a long time.LIVED 22 YEARS IN PARIS
They story of Mrs. Ovinger, the youngest of the four, is probably the most
interesting, as she remembers those stirring days better. When but 18 years
of age she moved from her country home in Lorraine to Paris, where she
resided for 22 years. She was there during the siege of Paris, in 1848, in
which her youngest brother, aged 19, was killed and buried with the other
soldiers in the center of the city. In speaking of her live there, she says:“ I like Paris better than any other place I have ever been. I lived there
at the time of Louis Phillip and Napoleon III and saw them often. The times
then were terrible and death was everywhere. I remember the king and emperor
as if they had lived but yesterday and also Empress Eugenie, who now lives a
retired life in London, England. She had the most beautiful hair of any
woman I have ever seen and I have seen her hundreds of times in the
hospitals administering to the sick and wounded. Her two sons have been
killed and she is now alone to face the world. When she was married to
Napoleon she was about 20 and he was about 40 years old. She was from Spain.“When Louis Phillip was forced to fly from France he came to America and
made his home in New York. He never returned to his home country that I know
of and the last I heard had seven children living in New York.PLANNED TO DIE TOGETHER
“I was the last of my family to come to this country and came over the water
with my husband, who died about twelve years ago. My four children died and
are buried in Paris. We left Paris on a sailing vessel and were just
sixty-three days on the way. We were lost for many weeks and the captain
gave me the last food on the boat. Before we would starve my husband planned
with me to jump overboard. We were supposed to land in New York, but sailed
into an unknown port. Inquiry showed that we were in New Orleans and from
there we came over land to Muncie. That was forty-six years ago and Muncie
was then a small village.I have often wanted to go back to Paris, but never have been out of America
since arriving here. Mr. and Mrs. Mutch and Mrs. Eiler have also remained
continually in America since coming across the ocean.”Mrs. Eiler was the first to come to America. She sailed from France with her
husband over sixty years ago, and came to Ohio, where they first settled.
They came to America at the request of a cousin of Mr. Eiler, who was here.
After the term for which Mr. Mutch was enlisted in the army had expired and
he had married, his sister, Mrs. Eiler, coaxed him to bring his bride to
America. He came and then, with Mrs. Eiler, began to write for their
remaining sister, Mrs. Ovinger, with her husband, to come to this country.LIVED IN WOOD NOW IN CITY
Finally the latter started and as their relative lived in Muncie they came
to Delaware county and made their home in the woods about the corner of
Charles and Hackley streets. Since then the three families have always lived
within a few miles of each other and now in their last years on earth are
making their home together.Although aged, all are comparatively healthy and expect to live for several
years yet. They are very proud of their advance age and enjoy telling of
their early life. Only one of the three woman has any living children, as
Mr. and Mrs. Mutch never had any and those of Mrs. Ovinger have all died.
When they first came to Muncie it was a village of a few inhabitants and
they have witnessed the town’s growth to the present size. Years ago they
all lived in separate homes, but near each other, and until just recently
they lived apart. Each one has property in his own name and enough to
provide until death comes.
January 16, 1905
JESSE R. LONGWELL KNOWN ATTORNEY WAS NAMED PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL CLUB
“Very good clear photo”
Photo Caption: JESSE R. LONG
At the last meeting of the Muncie Commercial Club Jesse R. Long was elected
president for the coming year, succeeding George A. Ball. President Long is
a member of the well-known law firm of Bingham & Long. His capabilities are
such as make the choice for head of the Commercial club an unusually
fortunate one.
January 22, 1905
Bruce millerTHIS DELAWARE COUNTY HORSE A GRAND CIRCUIT CANDIDATE
“Photo of Horse”
Caption: “Bert Hazel”
A 5-year-old sorrel stallion owned by Bruce miller, a Delaware county
farmer, that will make the Grand circuit this year. The sire of Bert Hazel
is Nut Boy and dam Acolite. In working the Ohio circuit last year he made an
excellent showing and the local admirers of the horse expect him to be good
this season. He is coming 6 years old.
January 22, 1905
Reading from the left: Zetta Yingling, Mayme Warfel, Mrs. J.E. Andrews,
Lizzie Yingling.SISTERS LEAD IN YORKTOWN SOCIAL AND CLUB CIRCLES
“Small photo of women”
Photo Caption: SISTERS IN A GROUP
Reading from the left: Zetta Yingling, Mayme Warfel, Mrs. J.E. Andrews,
Lizzie Yingling.Yorktown, Ind., Jan 19.- Four soisters, two of whome are active club
members, and three of whom are living in Yorktown and one in Muncie, are
shown in the above group.Miss Zetta Yingling was born in Yorktown. The second lady in the picture is
the corresponding secretary of the Yorktown Woman’s club. Mrs. Andrews, of
Muncie, formerly of Yorktown, is the mother of four sons. Miss Yingling has
been an active member of the Yorktown Woman’s club since the birth of the
club.
Friday, February 3, 1905
ALVIN COLEGOING TO THE PHILLIPPINES
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Photo caption: ALVIN COLE
Alvin Cole, a Yorktown young man, who is a member of Company B., Sixth
Infantry, now stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kas., will on next Monday,
start for the Phillippines, where his company has been ordered. He expects
to remain on the islands for several months. Young Cole enlisted last August
for a term of three years.
Friday, February 5, 1905
LEADERS IN WORK OF MUNCIE’S NOTED CHORUS“large photo”
Photo caption: OFFICERS OF THE APOLLO CLUB
Top row- Frank W. Prothero, secretary; Charles C. Bryan, librarian; Orville
Harrold, L. H. Volvin, Alex. Ernestinoff and George C. Benham, music
committee; Dr. J. M. Quick, treasurer.Bottom Row- S. L. Potter, president; Miss Nellie Kinert, accompanist; and
Thomas E. Bracken, vice president.
February 6, 1905
REV. JOHN L. KITTRELLCONDUCTING REVIVAL IN MUNCIE
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Photo caption: REV. JOHN L. KITTRELL
The Rev. John L. Kittrell, of Farmland, is now conducting revival services
at the Friends church. Rev. Kittrell is one of the ablest and most successful evangelists that has labored in the middle west in rec ent years. His manner
of conducting revival work is peculiar to himself. His sermons always awaken
the conscience of his hearers.He will preach tonight at 7:30 on the subject, “The Origin, Extent and Power
of the Gospel of Christ.”
Wednesday, February 8, 1905
WELL KNOWN CITIZENS OF COUNTY“Large Photo”
Photo caption: CYRUS HEDRICK, 85. MRS. GABRIEL PAYTON, 83. MRS. SARAH GRAHAM, 79.
Three of the oldest settlers of the county from the same family are Cyrus
Hendrick, 85, residing four miles east of Muncie on the Selma pike, and two
sisters, Mrs. Gabriel Payton, 83, of near DeSoto, and Mrs. Sarah Graham, 79,
living four miles east of Muncie. Recently they all met at the home of Mr.
Hedrick and celebrated his 85th birthday. All three came from Pendleton
county, West Virginia, in 1836, and have resided here ever since. They were
the children of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hedrick and are well known all over
Delaware county.
Thursday, February 9, 1905
MR. AND MRS. JONAS HANEY
WERE WEDDED FIFTY YEARS“Large Photo”
Photo Caption: MR. AND MRS. JONAS HANEY
For forty years Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Haney have been well-known residents of
western Delaware and Eastern Madison counties. They lived near the county
line. After fifty years of wedded life the union was broken Tuesday by the
death of Mrs. Haney. She was 74. The funeral cortege will leave the house at
10’oclock this morning for Mt. Pleasant church, where the services will be
held. Interment will be made in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Muncie Morning Star, Monday, December 5, 1904
MUNCIE ELKS HELD "LODGE OF SORROW"
Beautiful Memorial Service Paid Tribute to Twelve Departed Brothers
MASTERLY ADDRESS HEARD
Frederick Van Nuys Eloquently Extolled the Noble Virtues of the Order
Muncie Elks, their families and friends filled the Wysor Grand to overflowing yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the annual memorial ceremonies, the "lodge of sorrow." The services were beautiful and impressive recalling with eulogistic addresses and paying homage in sacred music to twelve deceased members of the Muncie order.Exalted Ruler E. G. Clark presided, occupying the stage with a number of brother officers of the order. The address of the service was delivered by Frederick Van Nuys, and Alexandria member of the order. Musical numbers, appropriate and beautiful, were contributed to the program by Miss Ellen Cates, Miss Josephine Saylor Jones, Miss Nellie Butler, and Mr. L. H. Colven. The Rev. Harry Noble Wilson pronounced the invocation and benediction.
Owing to an unavoidable accident Henry J. Keller, who was to have delivered an eulogy upon the late J. D. Truitt, was unable to take part in the services and Mayor C. W. Sherritt filled his place on the program with a short and impressive address, recalling the departed brothers.
Following Mr. Sherritt’s address Mr. Van Nuys, the principal speaker of the occasion for the hour, held the large audience spellbound as he delivered in a forceful and masterly manner an address which dealt with the subject of "Fraternalism."
Mr. Van Nuy’s address will be remembered long by the many who heard it. Clearly and distinctly, with well modulated voice and in a manner which showed the speaker to feel and comprehend his theme, he discoursed of the appropriateness of the service and of the nobleness and sacredness of the order.
LESSON FOR THE LIVING
He said, in part: "We are too prone to reserve our eulogies and flowers until after death has defeated their appreciation. And so while we meet today in the name of the absent brother, the lessons of the occasion are drawn for us, the living. We choose the purest and brightest out of the absent life, not as a belated tribute from our brotherhood, but because such only is of value to us. Our brother possessed faults necessarily. We write them upon the sand. He met conditions in his day even as you and I. If from our closer association we gained sidelights upon his individual struggle, we may be pardoned if we speak from this more intimate knowledge. His victories are our victories, and such only do we commemorate upon this occasion.
"While in a thousand cities, at this hour, our great brotherhood is surrendering itself to the holy influences of a fraternal love, which even death itself cannot sever, it is fitting that we ask ourselves the question, What is fraternalism?
"We would attempt to answer that querry by suggesting that fraternalism as exemplified by the lodge organization has been the divine quest of the centuries. That the goal of political government, as revealed in history; of science as shown by its experiment; of religion, as revealed in its sacrifice and martyrdom; of philosophy, literature and law has been the one grand increasing purpose of the ages - unification, fraternalism, brotherhood."
The speaker closed his masterful effort with a prayer for the continued success of the Elks. His closing words were "God bless, protect and defend the Elks."
The deceased members of the order to whose memory tribute was paid are: C. D. Beemer,1896; J.R. Ervin,1896; G. L. Lenon, 1896; E. Will Kirk, 1898; J. A. Grisell, 1900; E. D. Bishop, 1900; R. C. Hemingray, 1901; W. T. Seitz, 1901; J. O. Sawyer, 1902; David Cammack, 1903; John Kennedy, 1903; J. D. Truitt, 1904.
Muncie Morning Star, Monday, December 5, 1904
MUNCIE IS FULL OF PEOPLE
Houses Are In Great Demand
Real Estate Dealers Report But Few Empty Dwellings and Many Are Now Wanting to Move Into the City
That Muncie is enjoying an industrial boom becomes quite evident by a glance at the placards displayed by real estate men. There are fewer empty houses in Muncie at present than at any time during the past three years. For months the real estate men have been unable to supply the demand for the better class residence house and that demand is steadily increasing.
One real estate man, in speaking of the dearth of empty houses yesterday,
said: " I never found fewer houses for the better class of renters since I have been
in business. Eighteen months ago I could supply almost any kind of demand, but for the past six months I can give my clients absolutely nothing. Nobody wants to move out and everybody wants to move in. Of course, the influx of oil workers has had considerable to do with the demand, but then there seems to be a settled permanent increase in the population."He stated that he believed that next spring would witness a great boom along the building line.
Muncie Morning Star, Monday, December 5, 1904
OWNED STORE IN SECRET
Trouble in Reclaiming All
Ex-Postmaster of Daleville, Who Seeks a Divorce, Finds Trouble in Giving Property to Wife As He Promised.
Because he desired to keep his ownership of a general store in Daleville a secret matter Charles H. Forrest may now have to take legal action to recover his entire property from its manager, Finley Heaston.
And all this complication is the result of a matrimonial entanglement that has now reached the process of a divorce suit.
While Charles H. Forrest was postmaster at Daleville he Forrest and his wife decided to disagree and get a divorce as each found the other’s company disagreeable. Among other considerations Forrest agreed that the store should be turned over to his wife completely.Then he went to Indianapolis to live.
Recently, when Mrs. Forrest sought to gain some information about the store and demanded the books Heaston refused to vacate. Mrs. Forrest called a Muncie attorney with the result that Forrest was recalled from Indianapolis to oust his manager.
Heaston again refused to vacate until he was shown the folley of opposing the request. When he did finally leave, on Saturday night, he took with him, it is claimed, all the money in the drawer as well as the books of the store. So far he has retained the books, which greatly inconvenience the new owner because of a large amount of credit.
Forrest threatens to take legal action today unless some compromise is made.
The affair has created much talk in Daleville.
TOO MUCH FOR CONSTABLE
Job Gave Him Heart Trouble
Home of Finley Heaston, at Daleville, Searched, and Serious Charges May Be Placed Against Him
Because a Daleville constable is affected with heart trouble, under any exciting circumstances, Constable W. E. Floyd, of Muncie, was called upon to make a trip to that town yesterday.
The services of the constable were required by Charles H. Forrest, ex-post-master of Daleville, who is now suing Mrs. Forrest for divorce. For some months Forrest has owned a general store in the town, but it has been managed by Finley Heaston. Recently, upon separating, Forrest agreed to give the store to his wife, with other property, amounting to $2,600.
However, Heaston refused to give up the account books and the horse and delivery wagon. Forrest obtained a writ of replevin (transcribed as written) yesterday, and put it in the hands of Justice Harris, who sent Constable Oliver to bring in the goods name in the writ.
Heaston refused to give anything to the constable, who decided not to force the matter. The justice later explained his constable’s failure to act as due to heart trouble.
Heaston also refused to give up anything to Constable Floyd, who then proceeded to search the house himself. The account books were not in the house and the horse had been taken away. Floyd later got the books at the home of Heaston’s brother-in-law. In Heaston’s home was found hidden away large amounts of flour, sugar, coffee and other provisions which, Forrest states, he is certain were taken from his store. He also states that Heaston told him he had placed $125 in the bank to the store’s credit, but the cashier informed Forrest there was but $14 in the bank. Forrest is now contemplating filing charges of embezzlement against Heaston.
Muncie Morning Star, Monday, December 5, 1904
LITTLE GIRLS SEEK A MISSING FATHER
Strange Disappearance of Old Soldier of Near Gaston Puzzles Friends has been gone since March
Pathetic Appeal for Aid is Written to the Star by Little Miss Effie Tharp
Will the touching appeal of a little girl cause an absent father to return to her who still loves him, even though he deserted her?Since last March George W. Tharp, a well-known old soldier who has resided near Gaston and made his living chiefly by ditch-digging, has been strangely missing. Nothing has been heard of his whereabouts by any of his friends or relatives. He came to Muncie, and no trace of him has ever been found since.
Tharp left two little daughters, to whom he always seemed greatly attached. Why he deserted them cannot be explained by those who knew him. Tharp got a pension and made a fairly good living. He was educated more than the average laborer and was a great reader.
Tharp married a daughter of Mrs. Lavina Carter, who lives two miles south of Gaston, but his wife died about nine years ago. Once before he left his children and was gone a long time, and it is thought by some that his strange actions may be due to his brooding over the death of his wife.
Since he left last March Tharp’s children have been staying with their grandmother, Mrs.Carter.Effie is 11 and Blanch 14 years old.
Some think that Tharp may have been tired of living and working as he did, and has gone to a soldiers home to live. If he had done that, however, it is thought he would have written by this time of his whereabouts.
Unable to wait longer in patience news of the whereabouts of their father the children have begun a search for him. The letter written by little Effie Tharp to the Star is a pathetic appeal for aid in finding her father. The letter is self-explanatory:
Gaston, Ind., Dec. 4, 1904
Editor Star:
My father left home March 2, and I have not heard of him since. If any body knows where he is, please let me know. He is a heavy-set man, about five feet tall. He has one ear drawn together by a burn. His name is George W. Tharp. I am his daughter. I am 11 years old. EFFIE THARP, R.F.D. No. 3, Gaston, Ind.
Muncie Morning Star, Monday, December 5, 1904
GLASSWORKERS GOING WEST
Fifteen Muncie Men Will Leave Tuesday to Work in Kansas
A party of fifteen glassworkers of Muncie will leave Tuesday for Independence, Kas., where they will accept positions in the Independence Glass company’s plant in that city. The party will be composed of members of the Amalgamated Glassworkers union exclusively.
The men accepted positions in the factory several weeks ago and were to leave last month, but a difficulty arose over the wage scale and they would not leave Muncie until this had been settled. The men wanted to work under the Phillips, or new scale, while the officials of the plant wanted them to work under the old L. A. 300 scale. They refused to acquiesce to their demands and a breach resulted.This however, has been satisfactorily adjusted. S. N. Jay, an official of the company, recently came to Muncie and had a conference with the men and an agreement was reached.
Muncie Morning Star, Tuesday, December 6, 1904
ENRAGED FARMERS FIRED ON GHOULS
Repeated Attempts Have Been Made to Rob Graves in Union Chapel Cemetery
NIGHTLY VIGIL IS NOW KEPT
Supposition Is That Ghouls Are Merely Working for Some Medical College
Ghouls have been at work at the Union Chapel cemetery, near DeSoto. Twice farmers of that vicinity have routed men who had been seen trying to dig up a coffin. It is believed by those who have seen the ghouls at work that they are trying to steal the body of Rev. John A. Pittinger, the blind preacher, who was buried last Monday.
Investigation revealed the fact that the newly-made grave of the Rev. Pittinger had been disturbed and that several other graves had been dug into. It is believed by the residents of that vicinity that the ghouls are the agents of medical colleges who want the bodies for experimental purposes.
The ghouls were first seen by an oil worker who was driving by the cemetery Monday night, one week ago. He said that he saw four men busily at work in digging up a grave with picks and shovels. He drove on until he came to the home of a farmer and he reported the matter to him. A small posse was soon organized, but when they reached the grave yard the robbers could not been seen. The following night Marion Pittinger and N. F. Pittinger, brothers of the deceased minister, kept a watch on the grave yard.
About 9 o’clock four lights were seen approaching from a distance. The two men escaped unseen and aroused several of the farmers, who had gathered around the grave yard with shotguns and pistols. They saw two men diligently at work over the grave of Rev. Pittinger. The farmers challenged the ghouls, but they ran across the fields in the direction from whence the lights had come. Several shots were fired, but none of them took effect.
Farmers of that vicinity are greatly incensed over the repeated attempts to rob the graves and nightly vigil is kept over the grave yard. The farmers are armed and they state that it will go hard with the ghouls if caught.
Dr. W. D. Simmons, of DeSoto, who attended the Rev. Pittinger just previous to his death, stated last night that he died suddenly of heart failure. He said that he could not see any reason why a medical college should be anxious for his body. He was of the opinion that the ghouls were endeavoring to get the body of some one else, and that they had mistaken the grave. He was inclined to believe that they were after the body of Mrs. Martha Jenkinson, who was buried several months ago. She died from a peculiar cancerous growth.
Muncie Morning Star, Tuesday, December 6, 1904
RESIDENCE WAS THREATENED
Fire, Probably of Incendiary Origin Destroyed Outbuildings
A fire, believed to have been of incendiary origin, broke out yesterday morning in the outbuildings in the rear of W. W. Shirk’s residence on East Washington street. The outbuildings were burned to the ground and the fine residence narrowly escaped being burned. The loss will probably be about $300.
It is believed by the family that some one was trying to steal chickens and had dropped a lighted match in the building. Other residents think that the building was set afire by some one who wished to have the flames spread to the house.
The alarm was turned in at about 3 o’clock from box No. 47. No. 1 department responded.
Muncie Morning Star, Tuesday, December 6, 1904
INSANITY IS PLEA OF MRS. GAUNTNER
Aged Mother, in Tears, Stated That Her Daughter Was Subject to Strange Spells
CASE IS STRONG FOR STATE
Trial of Woman Who Shot Saloonist Heirich Is Begun in Circuit Court
The trial of mrs. Hattie Gauntner, charged with assault and battery with intent to murder Frank Heirich, a young saloonist, was called in Circuit court yesterday morning. At a late hour in the evening the state’s evidence had been concluded and one witness for the defense, Mrs. J. E. Winner, had testified. It is thought the case will be concluded and rest with the jury today.
Insanity was the defense of Attorneys Walter Gray and Nathan Spence, who are defending Mrs. Gauntner. That they will make a strong effort to prove that Heinrich’s paramour was not in her right mind at the time the shot was fired, several months ago, was for the first time evidenced yesterday by the testimony of Mrs. Winner, the Gauntner woman’s mother.
Mrs. Winner is an aged woman and during her testimony concerning the affray, which may result in her daughter being sent to a convict’s cell, tears streamed down her wrinkled cheeks. She testified that frequently her daughter would give unmistakable signs of being out of her mind; that she would tear her hair and act in a manner which could only be attributed to an insane condition of the mind.
She stated further that she believed that Mrs. Gauntner at the time of the shooting was suffering from the mania. She stated that her daughter has been subject to these spells every since childhood when they were less severe and were attributed to hysteria. After the examination of the aged mother by the defense Prosecutor Dearth cross examined for the state, and made an effort to break down the array of insanity evidence.
CLAIM ACT PREMEDITATED
Prosecutor Clarence Dearth and Prosecutor-elect Albert E. Needham state that they will prove that the woman through malice premeditated the killing of Heirich, her lover.
A number of witnesses stated that they were in the Heirich saloon, at Second and Mulberry streets, at the time of the shooting; that they heard Mrs. Gauntner ask Heirich to drink with her and when he refused, approached him as he was standing with his back to her in the doorway and taking a revolver from the folds of her dress, fired at close range into his back.
Judge leffler has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Thomas Sheehan for contempt of court, as he was summoned as a witness, but failed to appear. Sheehan was repairing a lock on the saloon door at the time of the shooting, and is an important witness.
Heirich, himself, who lay for several weeks at death’s door, testified yesterday. He will attend the trial through out and may take the stand again.
The case will probably go to the jury today.
Muncie Morning Star, Thursday, January 5, 1905
HARROLD AGAIN HONORED
May sing with Orchestra
Noted Muncie Tenor is Offered an Engagement with Famous Theodore Thomas Orchestra for Nine or
Ten ConcertsThe eyes of the world of music are again turned Muncieward. Orville Harrold, whose wonderful tenor voice has won him international fame, in which all Muncie takes pride, has been offered an engagement of nine or ten concerts with the celebrated Theodore Thomas orchestra, of Chicago, for next spring. Though the famous leader of the organization bearing his name is dead, the orchestra will continue the work that has stamped it is one of the leading musical aggregations in the world. Mr. Harrold is now in Iowa singing at revivals with a well-known evangelist. The news that he had received the offer from the Thomas orchestra came last night to O.H. Colvin through S.R. Scott, of Ft. Wayne. Mr. Harrold is expected to announce his decision to the manager of the orchestra at once. What it will be is not known in Muncie.
Muncie Morning Star, Thursday, January 5, 1905
NOT DISCOURAGED BY PAST FAILURES
Dr. J.C. Ross Ventures Upon the Sea of Matrimony for His Fourth Time
THIRD FOR HIS NEW BRIDE
Dr. E. B. Randle Refused to Officiate and Rev. Chamness Regrets That He Did
Again Dr. J. C. Ross, aged 61, a well-known Muncie physician, has ventured upon the sea of matrimony and set sail on his fourth voyage into married life. The bride is Mrs. Linda(?faded) Brown, and this makes her third hazard on the same sea. The three former wives of Dr. Ross and the two first husbands of Mrs.Brown are still living. The bride is 45 years old.The doctor had evidently remembered the notoriety connected with his previous experiences, and took steps to keep this one out of the papers. He secured the license Tuesday afternoon, but at his urgent request Deputy Clerk Earl Patterson kept it off the record. The facts concerning the wedding leaked out Wednesday, however, and the doctor was then recorded.
HIS VARIOUS VENTURES
The first venture of Dr. Ross was made thirty-three years ago to Mrs. Ludinda Stump, from whom he was divorced after several years. His next attempt at securing domestic felicity was made with Adelia Dowell, now of Hartford City. The third time he tried married life with Mrs. Wiley, who was divorced from him in about three months. The fourth and last is with Mrs. Brown, who for the last six years has been employed as a starcher in the Cottage steam laundry and made her home with Mr. and Mrs. George Hosler, of Avondale.
The wedded bliss of the present Mrs. Ross has also had its trials, judging from the number of times she has been married. She first gave heart and hand to a man by the name of Wreckler, but was divorced three years later to be married in a few years to James Brown, from whom she was divorced about a year ago.
ONE MINISTER REFUSED
Dr. Ross and his bride were not married without some difficulty. Tuesday evening Dr. E.B. Randle, pastor of the High street M.E. church, refused to marry them, as he knew that both had been married before and their divorced partners were living. They then went to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Hosler and called Rev. J. P. Chamness, of the Avondale M.E. church. Until after the ceremony, Rev. Chamness did not know that either had been married before. He said last night that had he known the record of the bride and groom he would not have married them, as his faith forbade him from doing so. The only witnesses at the services were the members of the Hosler family. Dr. Ross and his bride are residing on East Seymour street.
Although some of Dr. Ross' children were opposed to the marriage at first it is stated they are now reconciled.
Muncie Morning Star Newspaper, Thursday, January 5, 1905
HE QUIT BAKING TO PREACH
Former Muncie Baker, Now in Denmark, Is Seventh Day Adventist
John Hansen, a former Muncie baker, send Christmas greetings to friends in the city. He is now located in Denmark, and is engaged in spreading the teachings of the Seventh Day Adventists, having quit the bakers trade several years ago.
Muncie Morning Star, Thursday, January 5, 1905
LOWENSTEIN TRIAL IS SET
Murder Trial, Venued From This County, Will Begin Jan. 23.
The trial of Emanuel Lowenstein, who murdered Henry Stiver in this city last summer, the case having been venued to the Madison County Circuit court, has been set for Jan 23. The case was venued on account of the ill-feeling which is said to exist in this city.
It is understood that the defense will put up a strong fight. Lowenstein's wife, who lives in Lafayette, it is said, has wealthy and influential connections, and every effort will be brought to bear to have this man acquitted. A plea of temporary insanity will probably be entered by the defense.
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