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Brookville Plain Dealer Nov. 12, 1816

NOTICE-----All persons having any demands against the estate of James Knight, (deceased) are hereby requested to bring them forward in order to have them adjusted, between the 15th of November and the 1st of December next. And all those indebted to the above estate, either by note or book account, are requested to make payment immediately. Mary Knight Admin’x of the estate of James Knight, dec’d

FOR SALE-----A small farm of first rate land, lying within two miles of Brookville----terms easy. Apply to the subscriber living in Brookville-----B.F. Morris

Brookville Franklin Repository Oct. 30, 1827

ONE CENT REWARD,

And no Charges paid

Ran away from the subscriber on the night of the 13th inst. and indented servant by the name of William Dickson, in the fifteenth year of his age, dark complexion, dark hair and for his hight heavy set frame; had on when he absconded a blew Linsey round about, Linen pantaloons, and wool hat, the above reward will be given to any person who shall return him to me. All persons are forbidden to harbour or employ said runaway on penalty of the law.

David Williams

Brookville, Oct. 16th 1827

 Brookville Franklin Repository Feb. 18, 1828

NOTICE

Having regained my health, and abandoned certain pursuits which for the last nine months rendered it inconvenient to attend to my profession, I now offer my services with the expectation of being paid within the year, by all who may employ me. I would just inform the unfortunate, that I am well provided with surgical instruments for almost any emergencies; and where their complaints are of such a nature as to allow them time to consult their precuniary interests, as in cases of cataract, stones in the bladder ????. I will operate for very little more than cost of instruments used in such cases.----As a pledge of assiduity in every branch of my profession I will charge nothing in all cases which may terminate, fatally, where I have been the only physician employed.

Jehu John

Brookville, February 13, 1828

ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That, on the 8th day of March next, the undersigned will offer for sale, at public outcry, the personal property of Hugh May deceased, consisting of house-hold furniture, ????; at the late residence of the deceased, in Whitewater Township, Franklin County, In. Sale to commence at 10 o’clock A.M. of said day. Terms of be made known on the day of sale.

George L Deibler

George W Kimble

Admr’s of Hugh May Dec.

February 14, 1828

 Brookville Franklin Repository Nov 19, 1828

EXECUTORS SALE

EIGHTY ACRES OF LAND

FOR SALE

The undersigned having been appointed Executor of the Estate of Robert Morris, deceased, there will be offered for sale, at the late residence of said deceased in the County of Franklin on the 5th day of December next at 10 o’clock of said day, the following parse of land, to wit.

The West Half of the South East Quarter of Section twenty-one in Township twelve of Range thirteen, East of the second principal Meridian line, in the District of Cincinnati and the State of Indiana continuing eighty acres.

If there be any claims against said Estate, which have not been presented, the person or persons holding such claims, will present them immediately legally ???????

The Estate of the said deceased is insolven

Garret Jones Executor

8th November 1828

 Brookville Indiana American Feb 22, 1839

Died----In Iowa Territory,on the 28th Oct. last, Lewis Raymond, formerly, for many years, a citizen of this county (Franklin.) Mr. Raymond had removed to Iowa, for the purpose of locating himself, with his numerous family, in that new and highly favored country, but unfortunately, had hardly sufficient time for providing a home for his family before his much lamented death. He has left as affectionate wife, and a numerous family to mourn the loss of a tender husband and father.

Died----On Saturday evening last, in the vicinity of this place, Mrs Kimble, wife of Geo. W. Kimble.

CAUTION----Whereas, my wife Katurah Dart, has left my bed and board, without any just cause of provocation, this is to forewarn all persons from trusting or harboring her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date. Levi Dart Highland Township, Franklin County In., Feb. 12, 1839.

 Brookville American Jan 4, 1856

PROFESSIONAL CARDS

J.B. Davis, M.D., Physician and surgeon. Office at his residence, corner of Main and James Streets, Brookville, Ind.

Dr. J.W. Keeley, Surgeon Dentist Office, One door south of the Valley House, upstairs. All work warranted. No charge for examination or advice.

Cyrus Kilgore, Justice Of The Peace and Attorney & Counsellor at law, Brookville, Ind. Office, 2d story West’s new building fronting the Court House.

Alf. Ward Attorney & Counsellor At Law. Office, over Power’s Store, Brookville, Ind.

Moses J Kelley----Attorney At Law and Notary Public. Office, one door south of the Valley House, Brookville, Ind. Will take acknowledgments of Deeds, take and certify Depositions, Affidavites,

Thomas J White----Notary Public, Laurel, Ind., will take depostions and acknowledgments, and attend to Notarial business generally.

Land For Sale

The undersigned offers his Farm, on the Brookville and Anderson Turnpike, 15 milesfrom Brookville, for sale on very reasonable terms. It is a valued grass farm. For particulars come and see it.

George W Kimble

Brookville American Jan. 25. 1856

Administrator’s Notice

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of John Shaw, late of Franklin County, deceased. Persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment immediately. The estate is probably solvent.

Jan. 18, Judah Hinckley Ad’m

Administrator’s Sale

Notice is hereby given that I will offer for sale on Saturday the 9th day of February, 1856, at the late residence of John Shaw, late of Springfield Township, Franklin County, deceased, all the personal property of said Shaw, consisting chiefly on farmers utensils and household furniture. A credit of nine months will be given on all sums of three dollars and upwards, the purchaser giving note, with approved security, waiving the benefit of all valuation and appraisement laws. \

Jan 18 Judah Hinckley Ad’m

Brookville American Feb. 1, 1856

Dr. J.W. Keely,-----Surgeon Dentist, Brookville, IND., Thankful for past favors, would inform his friends, and the public generally, that he has determined to do plate work at a reduced price where more than two teeth are inserted, so that almost all who have been so unfortunate as to loose their natural teeth may furnish themselves with an artificial substitute. Teeth on gold plate will range from $3 to $3.75 per tooth, according to the kind of teeth used, and the amount of plate required. On silver plate from $1.75 to $2 per tooth. On full upper sets and full sets of teeth inserted on the suction principal a small deduction will be made. Teeth on Pivot from $1.50 to $2 each. Filling from 50cts to one dollar. Cleansing from 50cts to one dollar. Extracting twenty-five cents. I warrant my work, and make no charges for examination or advice. I am now ready, willing and waiting to serve you. Come on. Office one door south of the Valley House, upstairs.

Brookville American March 14, 1856

It will be seen by Capt. Noble’s card, that he is engaged in getting up a map of Franklin County. There are a thousand people who can well afford the five dollars for that purpose. It should be in every house whose inmates make pretensions to intelligence about home matters. Some would prefer a map of Russia or Siberia, but men of practical common sense would wish to be posted in home matters first.

 Robert Boal, a highly esteemed and exemplary citizen of Cincinnati, the father of William Boal new New Trenton, died in Cincinnati, last Sunday morning.

T Montague & Sons, of Metamora, have moved their goods into the Rubottom store-house, where they will be happy to meet and wait upon their old and new customers and patrons.

Franklin Machine Shop at the Brookville Cotton Factory. Will Birch, manufacturer of several sorts of straw and feed cutters, pumps, corn shellers, horse powers, turning lathes, etc. All kinds of patent machinary made and fitted to order, at short notice. Wheels and screws cut to any pitch or pattern. Sticks, taps and dies made to order. Strict attention given to reparing steam engines, mill goaring and all kinds of machinary. Castings furnished at short notice. Terms reasonable. Cash paid for old iron, brass, and copper---------Will Birch

Brookville American Jan 20, 1860

Marriage Licenses

Issued by the Clerk of Franklin County, during the month of December 1859

Wm. Wilson to Margaret Stoops

Wm. H. Bash to Lydia E Beasly

John T Taylor to Phe?? Jenks

David Vail to Tabitha Gard

James Ashton to Margaret Davenport

John H Daniels to Sarah Speers

David L Samuels to Rebecca Smith

Wm W Butler to Hannah Wright

Henry Cruse to Charlotte Schlemner

John Huber to Mary Grimme

Daniel T Ruby to Matilda C Smith

Geo Ahl to Mary Miller

Squire A Tyron to Olive Wiley

Henry Rake to Mary Bourne

James W Norvell to Mary A Sherwood

Thom, L Clarke to Elizabeth Jane Lowe

James M Fowler to Lutitia McCaw

Thomas E Lownsberry to Anna Corn

OBITUARY

Departed this life on the 3d inst., in the Franklin County Asylum, Mrs Fanny Wilson, an inmate thereof, at the supposed age of 96. The deceased was a native of Pennsylvania and from her own narration was born in the vacinity of Philadelphia, as she remembers distinctly of hearing at the age of thirteen, the cannonading between hostile forces comanded by Generals  Washington and Clinton, at Brandywine Creek, Sept. 11th, 1777. The writer became acquaiinted with her in the year 1818. She then resided on Butler Run, north of Brookville, and was at that time apparently of middle age, and bore the aspect and mi?? of nobility, which characterized the women of that period. The motives which impelled her friends, in her advanced age, to place herein the institution is not for us to convass. While here, the utmost attention was extended to supply her wants, and make her declining years content

 Brookville Indiana American Feb. 18, 1870

 Died Thursday night, Feb. 10th, of consumption, in the 15th year of age, Sullivan Pierce, son of Solomon and Caroline Pierce. The deceased was born in Blooming Grove in this County, but at the time of his death was living with his brother Wm. Pierce of this place.

Our young friend Wilbur Hahn met with a serious accident on last Wednesday night.---He was on his way to Cincinnati on the downward freight train, and had arrived at Cedar Grove, where he got off the train while it was stopping there, and while trying to get on again after the train started, by some means he was thrown to the ground and one of the trucks of the caboose passed over his right leg, cutting it off about four inches below the knee. Drs. George Berry and Son were sent for, and came and dressed his wound.----His brother was notified of the accident, and went after him the next morning, returning with him on the freight train the same day. He is at home now, and the best of care is being taken of him, and up to this time he is doing as well as could be expected. As so many boys are in the habit of jumping on and off the trains as they are passing this and other stations, it is hoped that this accident, so sad in its nature, will be a warning to them.

Turnpike Election--------Notice is hereby given that an election will be held at the residence of Samuel W Barber, in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana, at 1 o’clock P.M. on Saturday the 25th day of February, 1870, for the purpose of electing five directors for the Mt. Carmel & Richmond Turnpike Company. All stockholders are requested to attend said election. Samuel W. Barber, Sect. January 31, 1870.

Public Sale Of Real Estate

Valuable River Bottom Farm and Timber Land

The heirs of William Hendrickson will sell at Public Auction, on the premises On Friday April 1, 1870. their Farm of about 216 acres on the White Water Valley Railroad, 2 1/2 miles about Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, about 100 acres of which is good river bottom, the residue being good wheat and pasture land, on which there is a good frame house, barn, orchard, and plenty of water. This Farm is within one-half mile of Yellow Bank switch on Rail Road.

Also 80 acres of good timber land about one mile from said switch.

Private bids for said land will be received at the office of Adams & Berry in Brookville up to day of sale, who will give any information concerning said land.

Terms of Sale---One third down, one third in one year, and remaining third in two years from day of sale, deferred payments to be secured by notes and mortgage on the premises, bearing interest from date, waiving valuation and appraisement laws.

David Hendrickson & Others

Adams & Berry, att’ys

February 4, 1870

Brookville Indiana American June 17, 1870

Samuel Clark, so well and favorably known in this place, has taken charge of the Valley House, and is now running that hotel. Samuel is a good, steady, cleaver fellow and we wish him success.

We noticed upon our streets the familiar face of out young friend W. Scott Baker, who has just graduated at the US Navel Academy, Annapolis, Md. He has always stood near the head of the class.

Wm. P Rose of Bath Township has bought of John W. David the acres for property known as the “Old Abraham Miller Farm” in Blooming Grave Township, containing $3900 cash.

Messrs Wiley & Case, Grocers, have bought of John Roberts the two story brick building in Brookville formerly known as the “Old Grindstone Corner” paying $4000 therefor.

A sad accident occurred near Batesville on Monday. Abner Newman, an old resident, accidentlly fell while repairing the roof of his dwelling, and was instantly killed.

On the 9th inst., by Elder J A Proctor, Mr. John Bockover to Mrs Armilda Jones, all of Fairfield.

Death of a Centenarian-------Last Sunday Moses Barber died at his homestead near New Trenton, in the one hundred and third year of his age. Mr Barber was born on the Saratoga battlefield, in 1767, and while yet an infant his parents removed to North Carolina, which State they left after a few years’ residence and accompanied Daniel Boone’s first colony to Kentucky. In 1797 Mr. Barber came to Cincinnati, but after a few years’ residence there he removed to Indiana Territory, locating on the farm on which he lived up to the time of his death. He has five generations of descendants living. Mr. Barber voted every Presidential election, casting his ballot for Lincoln both times and for Grant at the last election. When Morgan’s guerrillas made their raid through Indiana and Ohio, he went to New Trenton to volunteer in defense of his home. He was in comfortable circumstances, and highly esteemed by all his neighbors

Brookville Indiana American Nov. 25, 1870

Died at Poplar Grove, Indiana, Nov. 5th, Rettie, wife of Rev. J.V. Terflinger. The deceased was formerly a student in Brookville College, where she formed many friends who now mourn her early death. She was beloved by all who knew her, and her large circle of schoolmates feel that one of the brightest and best of their number has passed to the better world. In the language of the bereaved husband, “As her life was a bright example of the beauties of Christianity, so was her death triumphant and happy.” She leaves an affectionate husband “alone in this world;” but as a true minister of God, may he, in administering the consolations of religion to others, realize that although he has been bereft of his loved companion so early in life, God’s grace is sufficient even in the deepest sorrow.

Brookville Indiana American Oct. 20, 1871

 Erastus Howell, of Bath Township, is teaching school at Billingsville. We congratulate the Billingsvillians on securing Mr. H.'s services.

Serious Accident-----One day last week, whilst George Shults Esq., of Bath Township, was assisting some friends to seats on the cars at College Corner, Ohio, the train started, and while he was in the act of jumping off he fell and dislocated his wrist, but was otherwise uninjured.

Laurel Review July 6, 1882

A.J. Shriner is still in a very critical condition.

There was an increase in the family of Joseph Abercrombie last Saturday in the way of a new born baby girl.

Morton Barber performed a great pedestrian feat last Saturday night by walking from Carthage to Andersonville, a distance of about 25 miles.

William Fortner, one of the early settlers of Posey Township, was in town last week shaking hands with his old friends. Mr. Fortner is now a citizen of Bartholomew County, to which place he immigrated about forty years ago.

 Batesville Tribune July 16, 1896

Sam Garrison and son of Brookville is visiting his father, James Garrison.

Quite a number of relations and friends gathered at the home of C.M. Osburn to remind Hayes Osburn of his 20th birthday: they brought with them good things to eat. The Terry’s Orchestra furnished some very fine music for the occasion. They all left for their homes wishing Hayes many many more happy birthdays.

Those who attended the funeral of Mrs Noah Dashiell, at Greensburg, were James Rimstedt and wife, Joe Rimstedt and wife, W.M. Dean and wife, Jake Rimstedt and wife, Harry Johnson and mother, George Risinger and wife and Thomas Dashiell and wife, the parents of the bereaved husband.

 Lewis Helmsath met with a serious accident last week. His foot got caught in the corn sheller, crushing his foot badly.

 Rev Lewis Risinger preached the funeral sermon of George Brown, who was interred in the Mud Pike Cemetery one day last week.

 Died of cholera infantum, the infant child of Henry Helmsath. It was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery. Rev Fletner officiating.

Laurel Review January 11, 1899

J George Adair is confined to the house with lagrippe.

John Sottong is now employed at the Stoll meat market.

Al Turner and Miss Dora Eberlein were united in marriage on Christmas Day.

Lewis Amos and Miss Julia Meyncke were united in marriage at the bride’s home on Sunday last.

Miss Lizzie Crawford died at her home in this city, Sunday last, of pneumonia. Interment Tuesday, on the Crawford farm, south of town.

Louis Shockey, living on Blue Creek. Froze his foot so seriously during the extreme cold weather amputation will be necessary to save his life. Dr. Carter will perform the operation some time next week.

William Smiester, the Hill Top dairyman, had a runaway last Sunday morning. His team started with the milk wagon from his home north of town and ran as far as Dr. Squires residence on 9^th street, before it was stopped. No serious damage was sustained.

George Mathews and Miss Amanda Jackson were united in marriage last Sunday. The happy couple left for Connersville, Tuesday, where they began housekeeping at once.

Word reached here that Prof. W Flack met with an accident, mashing two fingers on his right hand very badly. We failed to learn particulars.

Roy Banes went back to school Monday, at Purdue University

Dayton Barber is reported sick at this writing.

Mary J., daughter of William and Jane Anderson was born at Laurel, Indiana November 10, 1833; died December 24, 1898; aged 64 years 1 month and 14 days. She was married to Thomas C Morrow, Nov. 20, 1856. To them were born two children, William and Alice. William died last August. Alice was married to Byron Ballenger and remains to mourn the loss of a faithful and loving mother. Mr Morrow died June 4, 1861; after his death Mrs. Morrow moved to Milroy. She was married to C.D. Stewart, July 4, 1876. They lived happily together until March 12, 1896, when Mr Stewart died. Sister Mary Stewart united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Milroy about twenty years ago, and remained a faithful and devoted member until the day of her death. She often expressed the sweet peace and comfort she found in Jesus. To her, He had been a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow. She had found His grace sufficient. Though called to pass through deep sorrows and great trials, she found a friend in Jesus who gave her hope in the hour of discouragement, and brought sunshine to dispel the cloud. She was highly respected by all who knew her, and her Christian character was beyond reproach. She seemed in her usual health on Saturday evening and attended the church social at the hall. While on her way home she was stricken. Friends carried her to her home, where she died in a few moments without regaining consciousness. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday at 10:30am conducted by Rev. E.P. Jewett, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Milroy cemetery.

Leslie Huxtable, who was a student at Purdue University, is certainly making a high water mark. His report for the last quarter has just been received by his father, and he is marked A in all his studies except one, and in that he is marked B. The report also shows that he was not absent from a single recitation.

Elmer Trichler, of this township, son of John Trichler, and Miss Nora Sherwood, daughter of John Sherwood, of Connersville, were married at the M.E. parsonage, Sunday, January 1^st. The bridal party consisted of the principals, a brother and sister of the groom, Mr. Clark and Miss Bash.

Laurel Review May 19, 1909

Miss Alice O’Hair left Saturday for Anderson where she will visit her sister Edna a week and then she will go to Tuscola ILL and spend a week with her sister Claire. She will visit at Marion Urbana and Indianapolis before she returns home.

 A.D. Blackburn an enterprising farmer of Route No. 8 was in Laurel Tuesday consulting Dr. Gifford concerning his father who is confined to his home by asthma and dropsy.

 Mrs. Charles Herrmann went to Metamora Monday to spend a few days with her mother Mrs. Harriet Anness.

 Thomas Garrison went to Cincinnati Monday for a few days visit with his daughter Mrs. Sarah Elwood and family.

 Miss Cora Steffey was confined to her home several days last week because of illness. She has now fully recovered and is at the bank attending to her duties as usual.

 Fred Flannigan and wife of Anderson Ind. came Monday for a few days visit with the latter’s uncle and aunt James Williams and wife. Mrs Flannigan was formally Miss Reva Schaffer who resided here with her parents during the greater part of her life.

 Bert Lockwood, son of Postmaster Lockwood who has been in California during the past four years arrived in Laurel, Monday and will remain with his parents and friends at least until the early part of July. Bert’s healthy appearance indicates that he has taken good care of himself during his absence.

 Oliver Carpenter who has been in the west and who has made three trips to California and returned has again taken up his abode in Laurel. He appears to be enjoying good health and is as active as forty years ago.

Batesville Tribune June 9, 1909

Young Man Instantly Killed at Indianapolis----Frank Zimmerman, a young man well known in this vicinity, was almost instantly killed in a street car accident at Indianapolis Saturday night.

Young Zimmerman was standing on the running board of an over crowded street car returning from Riverside Park with a chum, Arthur Watters.

In making a short curve the body of the car left the tracks and fell on its side, pinning Zimmerman and his chum, Watters, to the street, killing Zimmerman and almost killing Waters and a young lady, Miss Ethel Haynes. The two latter are in the hospital and are scarcely expected to live

Frank Zimmerman. the young man who met his sudden death was bright and industrious and was 21 years of age. He had almost completed a four year apprenticeship in mechanical drawing. He was a nephew of Commissioner Henry Mang, Peter Mang and Mrs. Doepker of this place.

Funeral services were held at the Zimmerman home at 411 Patterson street, Indianapolis, Monday and the remains were shipped to Batesville in the evening for interment at Adam’s Church on Tuesday.

The following relatives and friends accompanied the young man’s remains here from Indianpolis Monday evening: Mat Zimmerman and wife, parents of the deceased, and their daughter Miss Anna, Charles Denker and family and Miss Margaret Lynch. A large number of Batesville relatives and friends of the deceased attended the funeral.

Mrs. Josephine Ferkinhoff, nee Fasbinder, died at her home, on R.R. 3, last Saturday, of asthma, at the age of 74 years and 9 days. The funeral took place from the Holy Family church at Oldenburg Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the St. Mary’s Ladies Society, who attended in a body

The Laurel Review Aug. 25, 1909

Mr and Mrs Thomas Garrison and their family have moved back to Connersville.

 Mrs John Wilson, of Metamora, and her adopted daughter Bernice Sherwood, were here shopping Monday.

 Thomas Crawley, a well known citizen, of Buena Vista, who has been almost totally blind for a long time, received the good news recently that the government had recognized his claim for an increase of pension and has granted him $50 a month. We congratulate our old friend and wish that he may live many years to enjoy this merited increase.

 F.M. Hickman and family moved to Windfall, Ind., Saturday. Mr Hickman was employed by the school board of that city who made the salary such an inducement that he could not afford to remain here much as he desired to do so. Mr Hickman had been at the head of our schools for four years and his work was eminently successful. Mr Hickman will be missed by the circle of friends he had gathered about him, in the church, in the school and in the town. His influence for good was exerted on all occasions. While we regret his departure from among us we are glad that his removal is only in the line of promotion and trust that his ability to inspire pupils with a desire to accomplish things will be as effective as it was here.

Batesville Tribune Dec. 15, 1909

The remains of Miss Eda Ebler, daughter of Wm. Ebler, deceased, and Rachel Ebler, living near Weisburg, were brought from Cincinnati and interred at St, Paul Wednesday. Miss Ebler was burned to death in Cincinnati Sunday morning in a gasoline explosion. She was born and raised on the old Ebler farm, west of Weisburg, but for sometime had been employed in the city as a dressmaker. The deceased was forty six years of age and leaves an aged mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn their loss.

The funeral of Mrs Lib Miller was conducted by Rev J. L. Brown of Manilla, at the M.E. church Sunday morning. Mrs Miller was a charter member of the Rebecca lodge and they had charge of the services, the following charter members acting as pallbearers, Mesdames Helen Jones, Isa Murray, Permelia Stegner, Sophia Thorpe, Hester Gorrell and Elizabeth Hildreth.

Wm. Sherwood and wife, Elsworth Miller and family, of Connersville, Loren Chambers and Nola Sherwood, of Blooming Grove, Clark Tague and family and John Trickler and son Herbert, of Laurel, attended the funeral of Mrs Lib Miller here Sunday.

On last Thursday evening a number of the friends of Hattie Glisson surprised her with a taffy pulling it being her 44th birthday.

It is reported that Frank Bruns is suffering from a severe attack of typhoid fever.

Marriage License-----Lafayette Perry to Myrtle B Lewis, both of Osgood.

John Frolich Jr and his sister came in from Dayton, O., Saturday evening to visit their parents, John Frolich and wife as Mr. Frolich is quite ill at this writing.

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