Johnson - Hale - CW
Born 1847 in Montgomery County, Indiana
Source: Nappanee Advance-News (Elkhart Co) 26 August 1903 p 6
Bloomington, Ill Aug 22 – Prohibitions of the US Friday unveiled at Newton, Jasper County, a magnificent monument of Barre granite to the memory of Hale Johnson who was assassinated on election day last year. He was chairman of the prohibition state committee and national committeeman at the time and was the VP presidential candidate on the prohibition ticket in 1896. Many states were represented. Hon. Robert H. Patton of Springfield spoke in the morning on “Hale Johnson a lawyer and a patriot.” In the afternoon addresses were delivered by Hon. John G. Woolley of Chicago, National Chairman Oliver W. Stewart and former Congressman George W. Fithian.
From findagrave
Born in Tippecanoe Co., IN, (sic) a son of surgeon John B Johnson. Reared as a farmer in Indiana; taught school and farmed. He was a private in the Civil War, enlisting in 1864. He was admitted to practice in June 1875 and moved to Effingham County, Illinois where he practiced for two years. He then moved to Newton, Jasper Co., IL, and practiced in the law firm of Gibson & Johnson. He was considered to be one of the prominent lawyers of Jasper County.
He married Mary E Loofbourrow in 1871. Children: Jesse, Frank, May Bell, Fannie, Ruby and Hale Jr.
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Effingham, Il, Nov 4- Hon. Hale Johnson, a prohibition leader of national prominence and vice presidential candidate on the prohibition ticket in 1896, was shot and killed by Harry Harris this afternoon at Bogota, a village in Jasper county. Johnson, who was practicing law at Newton, the county seat, went to Bogota to collect an account on which judgement had already been rendered against Harris.
An altercation occurred between Johnson and Harris at Harris's home and the latter secured a shotgun and fired at Johnson at close range....causing instant death. Immediately after the shooting Harris jumped into Johnson's buggy and attempted to make his escape but was apprehended by a deputy sheriff, who had accompanied Johnson and who was a witness to the shooting. J
Johnson's body was taken to his home in Newton and Harris was placed in jail in the same place.
Johnson was the nominee of the prohibition party in this state for governor in 1896 but later accepted the nomination for the vice presidency and withdrew as a gubernatorial candidate.
Harris committed suicide in the county jail tonight by taking poison.
Source: Decatur, IL Herald Nov 7, 1902 p6. Contr. by kpet (#47128976)
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A memorial meeting in honor of our departed chieftain, Hon. Hale Johnson, was held in this city Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church and was well attended. A large portrait of Mr. Johnson was placed on either side of the rostrum. The services were very interesting and the best of attention was manifested throughout. Not many eyes in the audience but were dimmed with tears at different times as the speakers mentioned the sterling qualities, high moral character and devotion to right principles of the beloved fallen leader.
The services were opened by singing. After this song, Rev. A. W. Mills offered prayer, which was followed by the song, "Nearer My God to Thee." Then Rev. W. B. Lile read the scripture lesson. The reading was followed by an address by Mrs. Agnes A. Matthews, a prominent W. C. T. U. worker, who, in the discharge of her duties as district president often came in contact with Mr. Johnson. She spoke of his home life--the devotion and love of the man for each member of his household. Prof. M. N. Beeman followed on "Johnson as a Citizen." Next was a song, "Asleep in Jesus," which was followed by an address by Elder Noah J. Wright on "Johnson as a Reformer." After another song, the congregation was dismissed by Elder C. M. Farnham, to congregate in the evening in a union temperance meeting which was well attended, Elder N. J. Wright delivering an elaborate address.
Source: The Clark County Herald (Marshall, IL) 24 December 1902, p. 1
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 6 July 1900 p 9
Hale Johnson, so prominently mentioned in connection with the candidacy for President on the Prohibition ticket is a native of Montgomery County and a cousin of JJ Insley of this city. Mr. Insley saw Johnson in Chicago last week and Johnson stated that the Prohibitions would have a big time here on Thursday of the fair. It is likely that Mr. Johnson and JG Wooley, the presidential nominee will both be here that day to speak.
Source: Nappanee Advance-News (Elkhart Co) 24 Dec 1902
The Alliance meeting of Dec 15th was a success in every respect, the hall being well filled and a good program rendered. The parts taken by those on program were exceedingly well performed. The music by the Jr. Orchestra was charming and a highly appreciated feature. Space is too limited to make mention of each number though they well deserve mention. Resolutions were passed on the death of Hon. Hale Johnson former candidate for VP on the Prohibition ticket; but too long to allow of being used here. The Jan meeting promises to be of unusual interest…
Source: Indianapolis News 5 Nov 1902 p 15
Newtown, Ill Nov 5 – Hale Johnson, Prohibition nominee for VP in 1896 was shot and instantly killed yesterday by Harry Harris of Bogota. The slayer attempted flight was overtaken and committed suicide by taking poison. The shooting was the result of a dispute over a claim Johnson, as a lawyer was endeavoring to collect. How Harris managed to poison himself is a mystery but he died in agony as the officers were conveying him to the jail in this city. The murder of Johnson took place on the public highway four miles south of Newton and one and a half miles west of Boos Station where Harris was a buyer and shipper of poultry. The legal firm of Gibson & Johnson had a collection on Harris. An execution had been issued and Mr. Johnson, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Rittman attempted to levy on a lot of poultry Harris was taking to Boos Station for shipment. The levy was made and the deputy sheriff took charge of the poultry, driving off toward Boos, leaving Johnson in the buggy talking to Harris who was standing in the road. Harris took a shotgun from the wagon and Rittman when he had gone 50 yards heard two shots. Then his horse ran away. After catching the horse the deputy went back and found the body of John lying in the road with the top of the head blown off and a charge of shot in the left breast. Harris had gone. The officer following him to Bogota and he was placed under arrest at his home. Just before starting for the town with the officers, Harris succeeded in take some kind of poison supposed to be strychnine and died just before reaching here. Harris was a respected citizen and was related to the oldest and best known families in the section. The only theory advanced for his act is that he was temporarily crazed by the debts he had contracted while in business at Bogota and collections that were being pushed. Hale Johnson was one of the leading Prohibitionists of the US. In 1896, after having been nominated for Gov of Ill, he was placed on the national ticket at the Pittsburgh Convention for VP of the US; Joshua Levering of Maryland being the candidate for President. The candidate was on the stump during the entire campaign visiting more than 30 states. He was a member of the national committee and for nearly four years had served as chairman of the Ill State central committee of which he had been an influential member for 16 years. Mr. Johnson was a prominent Republican, conspicuous in southern Ill politics for many years until 1882 when he and others bolted the Republican state convention because the convention would not pledge the party to submit a Prohibition constitutional amendment to a vote of the people. He was born near Lafayette, Ind in 1847. He served through the Civil War in the 135th Indiana Vol. At the close of the war he removed to Marion County, Ill and several years later to Newton, Jasper County where for many years he was engaged in the practice of law. His partner was Judge Gibson, a leading Republican of southern Ill. Mr. Johnson leaves a widow, one son and four daughters.
Source: Indianapolis Journal 5 Nov 1902
EFFINGHAM. 111., Nov. 4-Hon. Hale Johnson, a Prohibition leader of national prominence and vice presidential candidate on the Prohibition ticket In 1896, was shot and Wiled by Harry Harris this afternoon at Bogota, a village in Jasper county, thirty miles from here. Mr. Johnson, who was practicing law at Newton, the county seat, went to Bogota to collect an account on which judgment had already been rendered against Harris. An altercation occurred between Johnson and Harris at the Harris home and the latter secured a shotgun and fired at Johnson at close range, the charge striking Johnson in the face and causing instant death. Immediately after the shooting Harris Jumped into Johnson's buggy and attempted to make his escape, but was apprehended by a deputy sheriff, who had accompanied Johnson and who was a witness to the shooting. Johnson's body was taken to his home in Newton, and Harris was conveyed to jail in the same place. The people of Newton are much excited, but there are no fears of lynching at this hour. Johnson was the nominee of the Prohibition party In this State for Governor in 1896, but later accepted the nomination for the presidency and withdrew as gubernatorial candidate.
Source: Nappanee Advance News 12 Nov 1902 p8
Joshua Levering says: “I am shocked to learn of the tragic death of Hale Johnson. He died as he lived, knowing no fear in the path of duty. His was a character rarely equaled in these days; he believed with his whole heart that the licensing of the liquor traffic was wrong and that the protection of law should be taken from it. With him sincere relief was equivalent to hearty action. He was ever ready for any sacrifice necessary to aid in the overthrow of the license system. May his death hasten the bringing about of that principle for which he lived and died. “
Source: Indianapolis News 28 June 1900
continued from pg 1 -- compel the old parties no longer to Ignore. but to respect the Prohibitionists. This Is not a time for experiments. We must not strive for an increased vote by any other means than by straight party work. Votes will hurt rather than help, unless they come to stay to the finish. “This, of all years. Is the on* 'n which to convert men to the Prohibition party. Give us then a leader of enthusiasm who can stir the hearts of men Give us a man whose elements of strength have already taken him Into the forefront of the fight and made him the most prominent reform orator In America.” He closed by naming John G. Woolley, "of every State." The announcement of Woolley's name by Mr. Stewart was the sign for the indulgence In a little of the horse play of politics by the delegate*- Gray-bearded old delegates, as well as the younger men, ,cheered, shouted, waved flags and handkerchiefs, and as W. O. Stew-art concluded, apparently half the delegates arose and cheered wildly. Johnson’s Name Launched. George W. Gere, of Illinois, then took the platform to renominate Hale Johnson. *T have the honor to name to you, today, the grandest man In the Prohibition party in the world [applause], except Oliver W. Stew-art and myself. [Laughter ] He was born In Indiana, In 1847. Ho could not help It. He is wiser than Solomon. He married only one wife. He was a soldier So were his father and grandfather. So is his son. So, delegates his war record is clear. In 1875 he became a lawyer -an honest lawyer. [Laughter ] Now, not only must we have a man of ability, but we must have a man of business affairs and constitutional ability, so he can call down the Attorney-General when he nullifies the canteen law "For years he has been a fighter In the ranks of Prohibition, for God and home and native land. He is a courageous Christian citizen as grand a man as lives beneath the sun is Hale Johnson.” [Great applause ] Swallow Came Next. “California yields to Pennsylvania,” came the announcement from that State. Homer L. Castle. ,f Pittsburg, pale and_ slender, took the platform, amid the applause of the friends of Dr. Swallow, to nominate the Pennsylvanian.
Source: Indianapolis Journal 29 May 1896 p 5
Hale Johnson the nominee for VP is 49 years old. He was b in Indiana and served through the war. He is a past commander in the GAR and a col. in the Veteran’s Union. In 1884 he was a delegate to the National Republic Convention but shortly after became a Prohibitionist and has been prominent in its councils ever since.
Name Hale Johnson
Birth Year abt 1846
Age 18
Enrollment Date 8 May 1864
Discharge Date 29 Sep 1864
Place Crawfordsville, Indiana
Company D
Regiment 135
1870 Alma, Illinois
John Johnson 52 b Ohio – says farmer $800 person $8000 real estate
Rebecca (2nd marr?) 37
Hale 22
Lettie H 21
Preston 16
Wm 15
Mary 10
Julia 7
Ellen 6
Edgar 3
Inft 4 months
1850 John Bunyan Johnson 33 Coal Creek Twp Mont Co IN Physician $3150
Sarah Ann Leigh Davisson 33
John PH 3 – so this would be HALE – John P Hale – wonder if P stands for Preston and he’s named for his pop obviously6
Infant 1 –
1860 John B. Johnson Madison Twp Mo Co PO Linden Physician $8000/1880
Rebecca 25
John P 12
Lettie 10
Preston King Davisson Johnson 6
Wm L 4
Mary 5 months
George Mason 25 Laborer b Scotland
By 1880 they are in Alma, Marion Co IL
John’s father was Eleazer Ebenezer Toadvine Johnson and Mom Martha Elizabeth Read Round
Eleazer buried in Highland Co Ohio d 14 Sept 1822 b 8 March 1773 Maryland marr Snow Hill, Worcester Co MD 9 oct 1793
Eleazer’s father was Eleazer Johnson and mother Alice Toadvine
