INDEX TO SURNAMES /The Daviess County Democrat/ Vol. 17, No. 7. Saturday, January 5, 1884 **************************************************************************** THIS FILE IS THE PROPERTY OF KELLY J. OLIVER, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FILE IS PUBLIC AND NOT UNDER COPYRIGHT, THE PRESENTATION OF THIS INDEX IN THIS FORMAT REPRESENTS MANY HOURS OF TIME AND EFFORT PLUS PERSONAL EXPENSE. YOU MAY NOT REPRODUCE, FOR PROFIT OR OTHERWISE, ANY PORTION OF THIS FILE WITHOUT PERMISSION. FOR PERMISSION TO REPRINT SMALL SECTIONS, WRITE TO KELJEANNE@AOL.COM. You may NOT copy this index and put it on your web site or in any books or publications. You MAY, however, link to this page from your web site. If you don't know how to do that, ask me. Do a "Search in Page" in your browser to find the name you're looking for. Try searching by only last name at first. For example, Francis A. Ward is listed as Francis A. Ward, F. A. Ward, and Sheriff Ward. You'll find all of those listings if you search only for "Ward." Also, first names are often abbreviated (I left the abbreviations as they are in the newspaper) -- Wm for William, Geo for George, etc. First names are also often reduced to initials. If you find someone (or several people) you're looking for, I encourage you to read /The Daviess County Democrat/ for the entire story. These old newspapers are treasures. /The Daviess County Democrat/ is available on microfilm in the Carnegie Library in Washington, IN, and in the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis, IN. I also own the microfilm. If you don't live near Indiana, write to me (at keljeanne@aol.com), and I'll tell you what one article says. I'll even send you a photocopy of the newspaper article if you ask really nicely. TELL ME THE DATE, NAME OF THE PERSON, NAME OF THE ARTICLE, AND PAGE NUMBER. If you leave out any of that information, I won't be able to find what you're looking for. Please write to me (keljeanne@aol.com) if you have any questions. Thanks! ***************************************************************************** /The Daviess County Democrat/ Vol. 17, No. 7. Saturday, January 5, 1884 LAST NAME FIRST NAME COMMENTS PAGE 1 "REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS" Thompson Rosetta and hus to Catharine Thompson, lot 28 Tranter's addition Thompson Catharine to Cyrus Thompson, same property Thompson Cyrus Palmer Josiah C. et al to Martha Buckley 4 lots in Maysville Buckley Martha Beltman Gabe to Ell J. Hannah 31 acres in Harrison twp Hannah Ell J. Bell Willis B. to Catherine and James Landergan 40 acres in Barr twp Landergan Catherine Landergan James Gough C. M. per sheriff to Mary E. Michaels 7 acres in Barr twp Michaels Mary E. Overholt John to George O., and Mary Seal 110 acres in Barr twp O. George Seal Mary Walker Mary E. to Patrick McGrath 6 3/4 acres in Barr twp McGrath Patrick Harmon Ella and hus to Joseph Ledgerwood 68 acres in Madison twp Ledgerwood Joseph Miller Phillip to Joseph Ledgerwood same land "CITY ELECTION" Strouse Dr. W. H. H. Candidate for Democratic nominee for mayor Downey John Candidate for Democratic nominee for mayor Tharp Clint K. Candidate for Democratic nominee for mayor "LIST OF LETTERS" Remaining at postoffice week ending Dec. 29, 1883. Ladies: Brooks Mrs. Arthur Moore Sallie A. Nash Hester Walker Ella Blackwell Lucy Loreshner Ana Heanon Mary Long Maggie Moore Mary H. McCombs Julia Gents: Bellwood Geo Dudley Wm H. Brace J. P. Jacobs Dan Maloney John Mickel L. E. Potts Jno Meng Samuel Cheeman Arthur Morgan H. N. Porter James Slaven Nimrod Welch Edward Horrall Albion PostMaster "RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF ARTHUR BEDDOE" Hall of Charity Lodge No. 30, F. & A. M., Washington, Ind., Dec. 31, 1883. Statement from the Masons regarding Arthur Beddoe, the late mayor of Washington. Committee: Beddoe Arthur Recently deceased Mason and mayor Read Richard N. Committee Taylor Samuel H. Committee Belding Stephen Committee "LATEST LITIGATION" Sauce Michael vs. Fayette Williams, drainage assessment Williams Fayette Deering William vs. Albert R. Hall, note Hall Albert R. Demoss Andy J. vs. Gustav M. Ginnsz, account Ginnsz Gustav M. McDougal Wm F. vs. Hyatt, Levings & Co., et al, to quiet title Billheimer John C. vs. Jacob Williams, on guardian's bond Williams Jacob Markle Elizabeth vs. Nancy and John Weddell, note Weddell Nancy Weddell John McCrea Rhoda vs. Willis B. McCrea, divorce Mccrea Willis B. Very interesting that the editor actually gave the details here. Rhoda McCrea said "she married him October 3, 1878, and lived with him as a dutiful, affectionate and loving wife until about the 18th of March, 1883, when Willis was found guilty of adultery with one Ada Westfall in Madison twp., ... and about the same time he was also guilty of adultery with divers other lewd women." PAGE 2 "LEGAL" NOTICE TO THE TAX-PAYERS OF DAVIESS COUNTY" Greenwood Richard H. Treasurer of Daviess Co. "NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR" Beddoe Arthur Former mayor (deceased) Cosby Jacob Foster William Hogshead Hiram Inspector Read Nathan G. Inspector Meredith Richard W. Inspector Herr John F. Judge Demoss A. J. Judge O'Neall Patrick Judge Ellis W. P. Judge Naylor Joseph President of Council O'Brien Eugene Clerk "NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS" Thompson Wm R Treasurer, City of Washington "NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT" O'Neall John H. Turner Cyrus C. Hayden Matthew J. Wilson Joseph Clerk "LEGAL" Sauce Michael Turner Cyrus C. Turner William S. Crawford Elizabeth A. Crawford W. H. Stokes James "ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE" Garaghan Patrick T. Deceased Burke Matthew F. Administrator "SHERIFF'S SALE" Hughes James Solon John Ward Francis A. Sheriff "LIST OF LETTERS" Remaining at the postoffice week ending Dec. 22, 1883 Ladies: Graves Eliza Goodman Lin Redman Reno Price Ana Graves Nancy Adams Nettie Liveston Mrs. B. McLin Rebecca Gents: Graves Joseph Ellis E. F. Hott P. Johnson Samuel Lyle R. H. Shafer Frank Smith Sylvester P. Snyder G. W. Davis James A. Gray Chas. D. Jacobs S. L. Seng Fred Stamm Fred Taylor Dr. Townsly J. L. PAGE 3 "AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL REMINISCENCES" "'Old Bullion' -- Ewing" Benton Hon. Thomas H. Died 9 Apr 1858 at his residence in Washington city. Had a daughter named Mrs. Jones. Ewing Hon. John Died 5 Apr 1858 in Vincennes. "One of the brilliant Whig politicians and orators of the day." Hyatt Wm Hon. John Ewing spoke in a grove of the pasture of Wm. Hyatt. "AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL REMINISCENCES" "A Character" Pryor Joseph Was typesetter for the /Telegraph/. Entered Union Army as a private in an Illinois company. Rose to rank of Captain. Long after the war ended, published a Republican newspaper in Paris, IL. He was deceased at the time of writing. "MISCELLANEOUS" -- Advertisements Mulholland Samuel H. Undertaker. At Cruse Building, opposite Post Office. Barton G. G. Physician and Surgeon. At Blue Drug Store. Dagley Dr. E. L. Physician and Surgeon. At residence in McTegart's addition. Billheimer Attorney, Billheimer & Fegan. At Murphy's building. Fegan Attorney, Billheimer & Fegan. At Murphy's building. Padgett Attorney, Padgett & Downey. At Murphy's new building. Downey Attorney, Padgett & Downey. At Murphy's new building. Odgon Attorney, Ogdon & Burke. In Lehey's Block. Burke Attorney, Ogdon & Burke. In Lehey's Block. Gardiner Attorney, Gardiner & Taylor. At northwest corner of Main and Third Sts. Taylor Attorney, Gardiner & Taylor. At northwest corner of Main and Third Sts. Barton G. G. Jr. Attorney. In Murphy's building, adjoining Sefrit & Thomas' Insurance Office. O'Neall Attorney, O'Neall & Hefron. In Murphy's new building. Hefrom Attorney, O'Neall & Hefron. In Murphy's new building. O'Brien Eugene Notary Public and Fire Insurance Agent. At City Building. Myers W. H. Attorney, Myers & Spencer. At Leahy's Block. Spencer J. H. Attorney, Myers & Spencer. At Leahy's Block. Toy Jerry Hyatt House Saloon. Stewart Joe Barber, Joe Stewart's Barber Shop. In Murphy's Block. Clark J. W. Dental Rooms. Over City Drug Store. Brown H. C. Proprietor, Eclipse Mills. Head of Main Street. "TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE'S NOTICE" Brown Charles H. Trustee, Washington twp. PAGE 4 "REAL ESTATE" Leslie Alex. Real Estate Agent and Notary Public. Office over City Drug Store. "SPECIAL NOTICES" Meredith John B. Lower Main St. Sells: canned goods, groceries, free delivery of goods, imported music boxes, finest grade "C" sugar (ten pounds for one dollar), New Orleans molasses. Faust Joe "Joe Faust's Narrow Gauge Saloon, one door west of Gimbel & Son's Clothing Store." Sells: wine, liquor, cigars, bulk oysters. Fried Saddle-Rock given with every drink. Lett Eli Public Sale: Of residence of the late Eli Lett on Tuesday, January 15, 1884, in Washington twp. "Consisting of horses, milk cows, several head of young cattle and hogs, one two-horse wagon and farming utensils of all kinds, corn in crib, wheat in field, and household and kitchen furniture." Johnson A. E. Person selling the residence of Eli Lett. ***Please Note****** The following local business is also mentioned in the "Special Notices" section, but I don't know if Lacy is the surname of the person who owns the drug store. Lacy's Drug Store sells (according to their ads) cutlery, toilet articles, fancy soaps, perfumeries, pure drugs and liquors for medicinal purposes, physician's prescriptions, wall paper, paint, and painter's goods. ******************* "HOME NEWS" Lee C. "Wheat wanted in unlimited quantities at Lee's Mill." Corning Mrs. Jay "For Rent--One story frame house, six rooms and cellar, corner Walnut and West First; good well and outbuildings." ***Please Note****** The following local businesses are also mentioned in the "Home News" section, but I don't know if the business names are surnames for actual local people. Myers & Thompson sells (according to their ads) shawls, bed comforts, jeans and flannels, cloaks and dolmans, boots and shoes, blankets, and skirts. Beitman Bro's sells (according to their ads) salt, groceries, delivery, fresh canned goods, candies, fresh roasted coffee, Flaschman's yeast, Kingan & Co's sugar-cured hams. Menzel & Co sells (according to their ads) books, Bibles, vases, toilet sets, moustache cups, albums. ******************** "RELIGIOUS READING" Slater J. B. Baptist church, opening chapter Sanford Willie Baptist church, prayer Allen John Baptist church, importance of reading the Bible at home Allen Decatur Baptist church, importance of secret devotion Allen Jennie Baptist church, How many temptations to evil will be resisted? VanHorn Miss Ella Baptist church, select Bible reading "HOW THE HIVES HUMBLES A FELLOW" The associated editor gives a factual, personal, and very humorous account of his experience during the past week of having hives. For example: "Last Tuesday and again on Thursday the victim aforesaid hied himself home at high noon to spend the remainder of the day in a life and death struggle with the horrible hives and, happily, came out whole but as backboneless and emaciated as a second-hand angle worm." Later in the article, "Next morning he feels, and is, as hollow as a gun-barrel and fearing he will miss a day from work he saunters out into the cold and down town and about as soon as he gets there turns around and commences to saunter back earnestly hoping he may get back in time to have his funeral from his residence." In closing, he relates that a friend had advised him of a cure that worked, so he sent the wife of the friend a gift in a small box as thanks. The friend's small son, whose English wasn't very good because his parents were German, rushed into a crowded store and screamed that his mother had small pox. Which accounted for several customers running from the store and gossip going around that the woman was afflicted with small pox, when in truth she was afflicted with a small box. Vollmer Henry F. The friend, of Turner's annex. Vollmer Mrs. Henry F. Alleged small pox victim, actually the recipient of a gift. "AMONG THE MAGISTRATES" Prentiss 'Squire Candidate for re-election next Spring. Meredith 'Squire Married 26 couples in 1883. Tidd Michael case pending, committing assault on Patrick Boland of Barr twp. Boland Patrick case pending, committing assault on Michael Tidd Pulliam Robert case pending, attempting to provoke Elias Grace "to thump him" Grace Elias apparently was provoked to thump Robert Pulliam Moore Edward case pending, "for treating Jane Purcell the same way" Purcell John apparently was provoked to thump Edward Moore Haynes 'Squire Has been on the sick list. Personal Paragraphs Allen W. P. Called to renew. Boyd Sam B. Called to renew. Long Miss Cora Called to renew. Dosch Wm, Sr. Called to renew. Raymond E. H. Called to renew. Clark Lloyd Barr twp., called to renew. Walter Henry City, called to renew. Meredith William, Jr. Called to renew. Meredith B. T. City, called to renew. Melton Thomas H. City, called to subscribe. Maher Thomas City, called to subscribe. Madden George Montgomery, called to subscribe. Johnson Sam Elmore twp., came in to subscribe. Winchell Capt. C. M. left last Wednesday for St. Louis. Walker Harry Called to renew for his brother Will of Loogootee. Walker Will Loogootee, his brother Harry called to renew. Cruse Uncle Phil Age 88, oldest subscriber, called to renew. Niblack J. Mason, from Vincennes, was in the city on Sunday. Bailey Editor, from Vincennes, was in the city on Sunday. Reily Mike From Chicago, sends dailies. Murphy Mrs. Mary City, called to renew for her daughter in Ontario, C. W. Hunter Prof. D. E. Elected treasurer of the State Teacher's Association last week. Signor George F. And family have returned from Dakota and again taken up residence in this city. Vance Campbell Has quit tying up goods at Brann's grocery and engaged to sell trees for a Geneva, N. Y., nursery. Geeting George Took in two turkeys with one of the Peabody Rifles' guns at the shooting match on New Year's Day. Tomey D. J. Has puchased the sawmill of Levi N. Dunlap at Cornettsville. Dunlap Levi N. Sold his sawmill to D. J. Tomey. Levi and his wife have separated. Jackson Deloss B. Late of Jeffersonville, has moved to Cannelburg, and has taken the position of coal-weigher. Walters Capt. G. S. Has returned home from Olney after a severe spell of sickness there. Knight Wm P. Publisher of the Pike Co. Democrat attended the convention of Democratic editors at Indianapolis. Wynn Josh Will open a first-class meat store next week on east Main street, near Mr. Elisha Hyatt's residence. Hyatt Elisha Will be living near Josh Wynn's new meat store. Walter Will H. Son of ex-Councilman Walter of this city, is holding the position of night operator at English, a station in Crawford county on the Air Line Railroad, 40 miles from New Albany. Ober Joseph Clerk for the past two years and better at Jones' Drug Store, this city, left Thursday night for Covington, KY, to visit friends before he takes a position at Dallas, Texas. Danks Rev. T. C. Of the M. E. church, was the recipient of a number of small and useful presents. Quigley John J. County surveyor, will attend a convention of the surveyors and drainage commissioners of the State, at Indianapolis on the 15th. Chomel Charley And wife of Odin, Ills., spend New Year's Day in this city. Walters Miss Ella Sister of Mrs. Chomel, accompanied them home and will remain with them during the winter or longer. Hyatt Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Had a "pleasant party of young people" by invitation to meet Miss Florence Ragland or Bowling Green, Ky. Ragland Miss Florence Was evidently presented to some young people in Washington. Corning Mr. & Mrs. Jay Returned from a bridal tour and were given a reception at the residence of the groom's mother, Mrs. Corning. Miller Mrs. Eva Of Turner's annex, turned 56 on Dec. 29, 1883. Mentions that she is "the mother of an interesting family of excellent children." Crosson Thomas A. One of the best teachers in the state, spent the holiday vacation in this city. Haystead Charles H. Business manager of the Jolly Pathfinders announced the coming of Rentfrow's excellent troupe of fun-makers, who will be here next Wednesday night, January 9th. [The Jolly Pathfinders was apparently a theatre troupe.] "DAISY DOTS" Grow Mary E. widow, has taken the property of her husband ($468.13) Taylor Jas. P. Appointed guardian of Vieva Taylor, age 12. Taylor Vieva age 12 Taylor James G. Surety for guardianship Howard John Applied and was accepted for re-admission to the Indiana Hospital for the Insane. Allen Wm P. Appointed Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Ward. McCracken George W. Appointed Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Ward. Ward Sheriff Robinson Hamlet Appointed guardian of Chalres Akester, age 13. Akester Charles age 13 McCafferty Thomas J. Surety for guardianship Russell John Surety for guardianship Moody Miss Mary Wove 1,218 yards of carpet and did 83 washings, "besides taking care of her mother who was ill during a considerable part of the year." Swiss Andrew "The old soldier who was hurt by the cars, near Wheatland, last fall, and brought to this city, where he remained a few days at Mr. E. H. Stringer's, has written here to learn the name and financial condition of the physician who attended him." Stringer Mr. E. H. Andrew Swiss stayed at his place while ill. Toy John D. Of Reeve Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Arvin Joshua Of Reeve Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Roarty John Of Reeve Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Daily Thomas Of Barr Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court McDonald Green Of Barr Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Killion John A. Of Steele Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Sanders Benjamin F. Of Steele Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Adams William Of Madison Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Garten Zimri V. Of Madison Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Price Samuel Of Washington Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Hawkins John Of Washington Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Payne Thomas J. Of Elmore Twp., Juror for January term at Daviess Co. Court Van Trees John M. Will give select readings from Shakespeare at the next meeting of the literary society that was being organized and meeting at Billheimer's law office. "SMALL-POX" Baumert Mrs. Peter New case of small pox. She resides "two squares" from the home of Mr. Jack Belcher, where all the previous cases were. Belcher Mr. Jack "Mrs. Belcher died last Sunday, and another of the children on Monday, making four deaths in the family in all." "AMUSEMENTS" Thompson John John Thompson's company gave an entertainment at the Opera House last Thursday night. Nagle Miss Dotie Part of John Thompson's company. Thompson Miss Mollie Part of John Thompson's company. "OBITUARY" Lett Eli Died last Tuesday of a complication of diseases. Leaves a wife and three children [no names given]. Williams Pressley 67, died last Saturday of pneumonia. Bachelor uncle of Fayette Williams and died at Fayette Williams' home in Sugarland. Williams Fayette Nephew of Pressley Williams. Smith Dr. A. W. Died 29 Dec 1883. Son-in-law of the late B. F. Mears. Former dentist and teacher of penmanship. He became insane some two months ago while a resident of Sedalia, Mo., and was taken to the insane asylum. Mears B. F. Father-in-law of Dr. A. W. Smith. Clark Jas L. Age 23. Died Sunday, 30 Dec 1883. Youngest son of Mr. Alva Clark of Barr twp. Died at his parents house of hemorrhage of the lungs. Funeral St. Peter's Church, Montgomery, on New Year's Day. He studied telegraphy under Mr. J. C. Tanner, now of Ludlow, Ky, and took charge of the freight and telegraph office at Cannelburg, in 1877 when only 17 years old. In April 1882, he took the position of telegraph operator at Ludlow, Ky., under Mr. Tanner, and held that position until last November, when failing health made him give it up. Married Emma O'Brien in Sept. 1881; had one son. Clark Mr. Alva Father of Jas L. Clark. O'Brien Emma Wife of Jas L. Clark. Married Sept. 1881. The couple had one son. O'Brien Wm P. Father of Emma O'Brien Clark. Clark Lloyd Only brother of Jas L. Clark. Gough Charles M. Died 30 Dec 1883, 3:55pm, age 52, at his residence in Gretna, La. Born Hardin Co., KY, 31 Mar 1832. Came to Daviess Co., IN, age 4. Stayed until June 8, 1882, then moved to Texas. Became ill and moved to Louisiana to become healthy, but died there. Devout Catholic. Leaves wife, five children, one brother, and three sisters. Gough Stephen T. Brother of Charles M. Gough. "BIRTHS" Axtell Daughter born 2 Jan 1884 to wife of Charles J. Axtell. Weight 9 1/2 lbs. Axtell Charles J. Father of a daughter on 2 Jan 1884. "MARRIAGE LICENSES" Jones James With Mary E. Graves. Graves Mary E. With James Jones. McGowen Albert F. With Florence A. Smith Smith Florence A. With Albert F. McGowen Kinneman Samuel S. With Louisa Riggle. Riggle Louisa With Samuel S. Kinneman. Johnson James With Melvina Horrall Horrall Melvina With James Johnson.