New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 8 Apr 1856 p2 c1:
A post office has been established at Hartford, Crawford county, and, in compliance with the petition of the cititzens, named English, in honor of our able and distinguished member of Congress.
Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer
New Albany Daily Ledger 12 May 1868 p2 c1:
Fatal Shooting Affray at Crawfordsville. A private dispatch from Crawfordsville says that John Ross, ex-Marshal of Crawfordsville, was shot and wounded at half past ten o'clock last night by unknown persons. . . . When shot he was walking along on the sidewalk.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Ledger Standard 24 Aug 1872 p4 c1:
Mr. Zeb. Leavenworth, founder of the village of that name in Crawford county, is reported seriously ill. He is one of the oldest citizens of Indiana, and one of nature's noblemen.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
Daily Ledger Standard 11 Feb 1876 p4 c3:
Probable Murder in Crawford County. The town of Hartford, in Crawford county, was the scene of a cutting affray last Sunday, which may have a fatal termination. It appears that GEORGE TEMPLE, a son of Caleb I. Temple, and one Bry Gregory, who has been once pronounced insane and sent to the asylum--from which he escaped--had a quarrel. Mr. Caleb Temple undertook to prevent the quarrel, when Gregory drew a knife and stabbed him several times in the side and back, inflicting very dangerous wounds. Mr. Temple's wounds were dressed, and at last account he was considered in a critical condition. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Gregory, but at last accounts he had not been arrested. He is a dangerous character to be turned loose in any community, and should be arrested and knpt in close confinement.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Ledger Wednesday 18 Feb 1885 p4 c5:
Crawford Co. News — Since the death of Mr. Wm. Cox, which occurred in November, his bereaved family have been greatly distressed by sickness. At no time has there been less than two, and the greater part of the time as many as six members of the family, prostrated with that dreadful disease, typhoid fever.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
The Warren Republican February 28 1895
Fourhanded Fight.
English, Ind., Feb. 26.—News has reached here from Bird's Eye of a four-handed fight with knives between Edward and Charles Cummins, brothers, on one side, and Simp and John Lane, brothers, on the other. John Lane and Charles Cummins will likely die. Both are out about the head, breast and shoulders. All were drunk. They belong to good families.
New Albany Daily Ledger 8 Nov 1862 p2 c5:
Ran Away, from the subscriber on Wednesday evening, Nov. 5th, 1862, a boy named ISAAC KINDER TAYLOR, aged about twelve years. Had on when he left . . . He is fair complected, tall for his age, and slim. Supposed to be in New Albany. Any information will be thankfully received, and a suitable reward paid, by application to Wm. Thomerson. Farmer's Hotel, State Street, or the undersigned, near Milltown, Crawford county. —James D. Wethers.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Ledger 26 Jan 1872 p4 c2:
Important Will Case. A very important action to set aside a will was tried in the Court of Common Pleas of Crawford county this week, occupying three days time of the court. Recently an old man named OWEN LINDLEY, died in that county, leaving an estate worth over fifty thousand dollars. His heirs consisted of four strapping Quaker boys, Mrs. Trueblood and Mrs. Deborah Tarr, the latter being daughters of deceased. Upon his death the will of Green Lindley was admitted to probate, said will devising to the four boys and Mrs. Trueblood and an equal portion of the estate, while it specified that the executors should pay to Mrs. Tarr the sum of $500, when she came to absolute want. Mrs. Tarr joined by her husband, Jonathan Tarr, brought suit against the other heirs to set aside the will and come in as heir to one sixth of the property, upon the ground that her father was old and weak minded, and had been unduly influenced by the sons to virtually cut her off from any portion of the estate. the defendants claim the will valid, and put a in a general denial to the charges of undue influence. Both parties made a strong fight, and the case was submitted to the jury last evening. It is thought that the jury will disagree.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Ledger Standard 24 Aug 1872 p4 c1: Mr. ZEB. LEAVENWORTH, founder of the village of that name in Crawford county, is reported seriously ill. He is one of the oldest citizens of Indiana, and one of nature's noblemen.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Ledger Standard 30 Mar 1876 p4 c2: Fred D.
Conner was today appointed assignee in bankruptpcy of the estate of W. J. MCBURNIE, of Crawford county.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Weekly Ledger, Wednesday, 29 Apr 1891 p5 c2:
CHARLES A. ROSS, aged 16 years, son of William S. Ross, clerk of Crawford county, has been appointed a cadet at the Naval Academy at Annapolis from the Second CongressioNew Albany Ledger district by Congressman Bretz. Frank Crooke, son of Judge Crooke, of Bedford, has been appointed alternate cadet.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
New Albany Weekly Ledger, Wednesday, 29 Apr 1891 p5 c1:
The Tell City News, is the name of a new and bright weekly newspaper issued on the 25th, at Tell City, Perry county, by the News Publishing Co. HON PHILIP ZOERCHER is the editor. The News is devoted to the interest of Tell City and Perry county, and is representative of these interests. It will favor making Tell City the county seat of Perry county.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
Public Press 21 Mar 1900 p8 c3:
Greenville — Dr. J. M. Davis was called to Marengo last Thursday to attend his nephew, DUDLEY DAVIS, who is very sick. Mr. Davis is the democratic nominee for recorder of Crawford county, and a most estimable young man.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter
LOST IN SULPHUR CAVE - A dispatch dated Tuesday, of last week says: A party of excursionists has been lost two days in Sulphur Cave near English, Ind. Among those known to be missing are Charles Strother, of St. Louis, E. R. Role and Sister Rose, of St. Louis, Ed L. Grace, of Porter county, Indiana, F. X. Graves, Francis Arcutt, Patrick Breen and George Murphy of Campbell county Kentucky. Besides these whose names are on the hotel registers are supplied to be fifteen or twenty persons from the surrounding country. The party entered the cave last Sunday and undertook an independent course without a guide, so far as is known. Well-equipped searching parties are employed.
From Hamilton Appeal, - Marion County AL - July 31, 1896 Transcribed and submitted by Veneta McKinney
Crawford Co
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Cogan, of Crawford county, Ind., have for seventy-five years fought life's battle together, and a day or two ago, surrounded by numerous children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they celebrated their diamond wedding
Date: 1893-11-24; Paper: Morning Star
Again Rampant in Crawford County
Information has been received here that a band of White Caps entered the residence of W. Strain, near the deviding (sic) line between Harrison and Crawford counties, in the latter county, Thursday night, and taking Strain and his paramour from the building, administered lashes upon the back of the man, until the blood was oozing from manv wounds. The woman was treated in even a more brutal and barbarous manner. A portion of her body was covered with vile smelling tar, and she was then bedecked with chicken plumage. Strain was left in an unconscious condition beneath the shadows of the forest trees, while the woman was permitted to remove the uncomfortable coat of tar as best as she could. The people in the neighborhood are greatly excited over the affair and many are highly indignant over the treatment accorded Strain and the woman. The White Caps in that vicinity are powerful in number, however, and it is not probable that the matter will be investigated.
Strain was until recently a minister of the United Brethren church and conducted meetings in a school house near his place. He came from Cincinnati with the woman and the pair passed as man and wife. For a time they were exceedingly popular but finally vague rumors were circulated concerning the true state of affairs existing between the minister and his pretended wife. The guilty pair quarreled one day recently when the fact that they were not legally married was divulged by the irate woman. The white caps were not long in taking action upon the case, and the affair of Thursday night is the result. A gentleman who came in on the Air Line this morning related the above facts to TRUTH TELLER reporter and states that the man and woman will be again visited if they do not leave the country immediately.
Public Press, 2 Jul 1890, p 8
The famous Crawford Co. robbery cases against M. Roberts, G. W. Patton, and R. Gillirt, venued to Orange Co., began Friday before the Hon. J. C. I-awler of Salem. The defendants are represented by C. L. Jewett of New Albany, Peckinbaugh and Weathers of Lavenworth, Maj. Funk of Corydon and Judge M. S. Mavity and T. B. Buskirk of Paoli. There are between two and three hundred witnesses in the cases, and much interest is manifested in the trial on account of the prominence of the parties
From the Public Press Wednesday, 2 Jul1890 p 4:
A Canning Factory. English will have an 58.000 plant. - A Sure Go. It is now assured that English will soon be the proud possessor of perhaps the largest canning factory along the Southern Railway in Indiana. Tomatoes will be the main crop contracted for this year. The canning buildings will be erected soon, west of the electric plant.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday, 4 January 1906
Assured. The Canning Factory At Last A Sure Thing.
Enough stock has been subscribed by our business men and farmers to insure the installment of a cannery at this place. A meeting will be held at the courthouse, Saturday, the 6m at I p.m. for the purpose of letting crop contracts and instructions in growing and handling same and a full attendance of farmers is desired. English is well situated and farms well adapted to the growing of canning crops. The advent of a cannery will stimulatefruit growing. Peaches, strawberries, blackberries and apples will be packed besides beans, tomatoes, and pumpkins. The proposed factory will give employment to from 60 to 125 hands and be a needed help to our town and county. Work will soon begin on the buildings, and it is expected the plant will be completed by early summer.
The English News, 5 January 1906
Crawford County State Bank.
This bank has been in existence for three years, making their capital and surplus $30,000. Samuel J. Elsby, President. 3% compound interest on time deposits left 6 months or one year.
The English News, 5 January 1906
Dr. C. D. Luckett - Physician and Surgeon, English, Indiana Calls answered day or night. Surgery a specialty.
The English News, 5 January 1906
G. W. Baylor and A. H. Rhodes, Physicians and Surgeons, Milltown, Indiana. All calls will receive prompt attention day or night.
The English News, 5 January 1906
Mrs. Jerry Longest and child of Indianapolis visited here due to the serious illness of her brother, Jerry Moore.
The English News. Friday, 23 February 1906
Leavenworth - The button mill is in operation now.
The English News. Friday, 23 February 1906
Will Lemons, formerly of this place, has been visiting here, has returned to his home in Richmond, Va.
The English News. Friday, 23 February 1906
West Fork - H. F. Doolittle, of Franklin, visited his sister Mrs. W. G. Willis.
The English News. Friday, 23 February 1906
Leavenworth - William Wright, George Houser and John Carver left Saturday for Bowling Green, Ky., where they have accepted positions in the ship-yard.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
The large steamer Morning, Star is running on this trade taking the place of the Tarascon which will run from Owensboro to Evansville.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
Milltown - Abraham Sheckels and family will move to the vicinity of Mattoon, Illinois next week.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
Josh Sprinkle, proprietor of the Alton Hotel, has put in a phone.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
No. 10 - Joe Dillman procured the right to get wood for the school and has delivered nearly six cords.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
Jerry L. Suddarth received notice that Mahala Moore, widow of John Moore has been granted a pension on February 15, 1906.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
Taswell - Mrs. Sarah Lents, of Washington, lnd. Visited her parents Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Wilson last week and attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Frank Knight.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
John E. Funk administrator of the estate of Neal Miller, deceased, by his attomey, Jerry L. Suddarth, filed in Corydon last week, a damage suit against the Eichel Lime & Stone Co. for $10,000 damages.
The English News, Friday, 2 March 1906
The case of Thomas Stephenson, administrator of the estate of James Miller, against the Eichel Lime and Stone Co. returned a verdict against the company for $2500.
The English News, Friday, 2 March 1906
Notice - All farmers desiring to make contracts with the Canning Co. to furnish tomatoes will meet at the Opera House, Saturday, March 3'd at I p.m. John H. Luckett, Pres.; J. C. Longest, Secretary.
The English News, Friday, 2 March 1906
Mrs. J. W. Patton and little son, visited her parents, Geo. H. Riddle and wife at Beechwood.
The English News, Friday, 2 March 1906
Dr. C. D. Luckett and wife visited her parents, Chris Eckerty and wife, at Eckerty.
The English News, Friday, 2 March 1906
Mrs. Nancy Gregory returned from Opolis, Kan. Saturday, where she spent several months visiting her daughter, Mr. S. T. Roberson and family.
The English News, Friday, 2 March 1906
Alton - Peckinpaugh, Harrison, and Co's. flat boat will leave Wednesday for the South, with Capt. Bob Riddle, Pilot.
The English News, Friday, 2 March 1906
The pension of Green B. Suddarth has been increased from $12 to $24 per month, by special act of Congress approved Feb. 10, 1906.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
Eckerly - Mrs. E. W. Heneger started to Arkansas Tuesday to join her husband, who had preceded her some time ago.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
Mrs. Maud Cuzzort left last week for Century, Fla. to join her husband who is engaged in the lumber business.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
There has been a smallpox epidemic in the county for several weeks.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
Weather record for February 1906 - Total snowfall, 17.01 inches; Lowest temperature, l7 degrees below zero
on the 7th; Snow at end of month, 3 inches; Thunderstorm on the 24th at night.
Crawford County Democrat, Thursday. 1 March 1906
The Roll sisters left Saturday for the trimming rooms, also to attend the Louisville and lndianapolis millinery openings.
The English News. Friday. 9 March 1906
Schooner Point - Mrs. Mary Jenkins visited her daughter, Mrs. Ida Moade, Sunday.
The English News. Friday. 9 March 1906
West Fork - Miss Lou Maloy, of near English, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Blunk.
The English News. Friday. 9 March 1906
Despite the exceedingly bad roads the milk wagon from Doolittle Mills vicinity continues to make regular trips to the creamery.
The English News. Friday. 9 March 1906
Alpha Cummings, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, and Miss Mary Seacat, visited Saturday afternoon.
The English News. Friday. 9 March 1906
Crawford County Furnishes Material for Roads Elsewhere. The limestone deposits found in Crawford and Harrison Counties are among Indiana's valuable resources.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 15 March 1906
Charles Gregory, of Decatur, Alabama visited home folks.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 15 March 1906
Grantsburg - Charles Roberson and family moved to fudge Farm, Illinois.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 15 March 1906
Jericho - 85 friends of Nathan Patton met at his home Sunday, March 4th, and celebrated his fiftieth birthday. John Gregory and family returned to Great Bend, Kansas. Mrs. Gregory is sister of Benjamin Cummins.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 15 March 1906
Mt. Sterling - Sheep in this vicinity have gone almost out of reach. The lowest price is $7 per head.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 15 March 1906
The frame work of the main building of the canning factory was put up last week. On account of the saw mill being out of repair, work was delayed at the factory for some time, but now they have plenty of material and if we have a week or so of fair weather the buildings will soon be ready for placing the machinery.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Jesse Heishman and Clint Ferguson, who went to New Mexico some time ago to work at a rock crusher returned last Sunday evening. They have had enough of New Mexico for the present. Others that went with them will return as soon as they get able financially.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Riddle. - Ottis Anthony returned to his home near St. Louis after visiting relatives here.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Albert Shafer, of New Albany, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dotson.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Miss Ava Grimes, who has been attending school in Evansville, is visiting her parents.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Mrs. Arthur Lyon of New Albany, visited her mother, Mrs. Mary Bell.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Mrs. Chambers visited her daughter Mrs. W. W. Wells.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Mrs. William Clark of Jeffersonville was called to the bedside of her father Wm. Cole, who is quite ill.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Mrs. C. Eckerty visited her son, James Eckerty, at Princeton. Mrs. John Eckerty of Milltown, visited her parents Mr. & Mrs. John W. Sturm.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Mrs. Dovie Westerman of Indianapolis, is visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Ott.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Mr. & Mrs. C. D Highfill visited Mrs. Highfill's parents, Mr. & Mrs. David Pettit, of Birdseye.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
Russell Eckerty graduated from the New Albany Business College and has a position with the Southern Railway at Princeton.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 22 March 1906
The public schools resumed Monday after a vacation of four weeks on account of smallpox. There will be five more weeks of school.
The English News, Friday, 23 March 1906
Joins the Army - George V. Newton, son of John T. Newton, Eckerty, enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army on March 20th at the U.S. Recruiting Station in Evansville. Young Newton enlisted for the cavalry, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks at St. Louis, MO, for his preliminary training in the duties of a soldier prior to joining his proper troop.
The English News, Friday, 23 March 1906
The M. L. Social Club met at Mrs. Volley Starr's Thursday and celebrated Washington's birthday in a very fitting manner. Patriotic colors were used everywhere in the decorations and a very interesting contest was indulged in, a pretty gift being awarded the lucky contestant. Luncheon was served at four o'clock, and favors such as small hatchets, Martha Washington hats, etc., were distributed to each guest. Those present were: Mrs. Sam Benz, Mrs. J. E. Stewart, Mrs. T. B. Sonner, Mrs. J. F. Jones, Mrs. R. Y. Thomas, Mrs. Chas. Conn, Mrs. Harry Roberts, Mrs. J. I. Stroud, Mrs. Ellis Stroud, Mrs. Chas. Brown, Mrs. F. R. Gobbel, and Mrs. Volley Starr.
The English News, Friday, 23 March 1906
Magnolia - Jacob Ginsberg, our peddler, passed through our city last week crying goods for sale.
The English News, Friday, 23 March 1906
School closes here March 28th.
The English News, Friday, 23 March 1906
M.L.S.C. - The Married Ladies Social Club met in their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. L. V. Starr. Some of the members are Mrs. Conn, Mrs. Brown, Wanona Sonner, President, and Mary A. Jones, Secretary.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 29 March 1906
George Cummins Shot. It is said that he and William Ashby became in a difficulty in the Moore Saloon near the depot and Cummins was shot twice. At this time, Cummins is getting along nicely. Ashby made his escape and has not yet been apprehended.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 29 March 1906
H. H. Pleasant, who has been teaching school in Hanco*ck County the past winter, was in English Monday. He visited at Tower a week before entering the normal at Terre Haute.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday, 29 March 1906
The public roads in this county are in a worse condition than was ever known.
The English News, Friday. 30 March 1906
Our schools are being taught six days a week so that they may close as soon as possible.
The English News, Friday. 30 March 1906
The showboats are passing up the Ohio River, and will return giving performances at the river towns during the summer season.
The English News, Friday. 30 March 1906
The Lily White Sulphur Springs Co. is preparing to handle a large number of guests this season. George, Cap, James, John and Robert Tucker, sons of M. H. Tucker and George, a brother arrived Wednesday from Kansas to attend the bedside of M. H. Tucker. M. R. Tucker of Milltown also visited his brother.
The English News, Friday. 30 March 1906
Alton - John W. Pearson and wife leave Monday for Alabama to make their furure home.
The English News, Friday. 30 March 1906
Milltown-George Tucker of Kansas, & John Tucker (John Tucker, nephew,) of Cincinnati, were in town Monday on account of recent illness and death of their brother and uncle, Martin Tucker.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday . 5 April 1906
The main building of the canning factory is nearing completion and the machinery will be placed the latter part of this week.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday . 5 April 1906
John, James, and George Tucker, Sr., retumed to their homes in Kansas Monday night. George Jr., Cap. Robert, Mrs. M. H. Tucker & Miss Edna will leave for that state in a few days.
English News, Friday. 16 April 1906
Leavenworth-Miss Ava Grimes returned to Evansville after a visit with her parents.
English News, Friday. 16 April 1906
Curby & Pilot Knob-
The roads have been impassable for three weeks.
English News, Friday. 16 April 1906
Marengo-Quite a number of people from here attended the sale of M. R. Tucker, Tuesday.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 12 Apr 1906
Jericho-The loss of Uncle E. Brown is a loss to our neighborhood.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 12 Apr 1906
In soliciting farmers to plant tomatoes for the English canning factory, the solicitor, Jerry Carter, has been very successful. There has now been over 240 acres subscribed.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 12 Apr 1906
Mrs. M. H. Tucker and daughter Edna will leave today for Kansas where they will remain for several months.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 12 Apr 1906
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schlegel of Jeffersonville attended the bedside of Mrs. Schlegel's sister, Miss Fannie Goodman, last week.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 12 Apr 1906
Sunday is Easter; today is Good Friday; plant your potatoes today.
Crawford County Democrat. Thursday. 12 Apr 1906
Justice Wm. H. Cunningham gives us a few names of soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812:
English News, Friday. 13 April 1906
Toney, grandfather of the late Capt. Emery P. Toney, served in the Revolutionary War, and was buried in the northern part of Sterling Township, and is remembered by M. W. P. Smith. In the War of 1812, James Denbo, buried at this place in the Denbo graveyards; Garrett Hall, resided in this township, buried at Providence in Orange County; John Goodson, buried in southeast corner of Liberty Township; John Brock, died near Taswell, buried in Highfill graveyard; Sampson Turley, resided near Temple, buried in Harrison County. Mr. Cunningham attended school where Mr. Turley was teacher. Denbo, Brock, Turley, Hall, and Goodson all served under General Jackson.
English News, Friday. 13 April 1906
Notice of Administration 27 March l906-Cynthia J. Nash appointed Adm. of the estate of James W. Nash, late of Crawford Co.
English News, Friday. 13 April 1906
Alton-the new telephone line from Alton to Leavenworth will be completed in a few days.
English News, Friday. 13 April 1906
Pilot Knob & Curby-M. R. [Happy Mike"] Tucker, of Batman Ridge, sold all his personal property last Tuesday, preparatory to removing to Kansas.
English News, Friday. 13 April 1906
Mt. Sterling-Lafe Scott, of Clark county, visited his mother Mrs. Mary Beasley.
English News, Friday. 13 April 1906
Riddle - Misses Pleasant and Anna Rainforth of Kansas, are visiting relatives here.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Grover Roberson , of Evansville is visiting relatives here.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Earl J. Boyd has gone to Larned, Kans. where he has a position in a hardware store.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Mr. and Mrs. Omer Myers and children, of Vincennes are visiting Mr. Myers' mother, Mrs. Turner.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Mrs. M. E. Austin and son Walter visited Mrs. Austin's daughter, at Billett, ill.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Nicholas Coleman has been visiting "Uncle Nick" returned to his home at Vincennes, excellent health.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Cecil Sonner was appointed administrator of the estate of Andrew J. Sonner, deceased. Estate is supposed to be solvent - Jun 27. 1906
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Sulphur - Frank Jobe, and son Charles, of Illinois, are visiting relatives here.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
Riddle - Mrs. Anna Tomberlin from Ottawa, Kans., is visiting relatives here.
Crawford County Democrat Thursday 5, Jul.1906
THE DEAD ALIVE!
We understand that Delany Gresham, Esq., of Lafayette township, in this county. who mysteriously disappeared in August last, returned to his home on Saturday last. Mr. G. states that he has been south and most of the time during his absence very sick and unable to write to his family. it will be recollected that the last that was seen of him was near the Jeffersonville paper mill. Subsequently it was reported that a dead body had been tbund near this spot. which was supposed to be that of Mr. G. His family and friends were fully convinced of his death, and a notice of administration of his estate by his with will be found in our last weekly paper! If a man had risen from the grave and presented himself before them, his famiiy could not be more astonished than they were when the husband and father presented himself before them. . .
NADL 8 Dec 1349 p2 c 6: Administrator's Notice: Delany Gresham. late of Floyd county; Olive Gresham" Administratrix
New Albany Daily Ledger 28 Dec 1849 p2 cl:
White Cap Diabolism.
NEW ALBANY, Ind., July 26.-A tragedy in which the White Caps figured, was enacted early Tuesday included a spot in the neighborhood of Karnes mill, in Crawford county. A middle aged woman and daughter, aged about nineteen years, live in that neighborhood, and have fallen under the displeasure of the notorious White Caps of Crawford county, who charge that the women were unchaste. On the night of the 23rd, about twenty-five White Caps rode to the Wiseman residence, took mother and daughter out of bed, tied them to trees, and whipped them unmercifully with hickory switches. Blood flowed with each lick laid upon the bare backs of the unfortunate women. Their shrieks and pitiful cries for mercy were disregarded by the savage torturers and blows continued until each fainted, they were then cut loose by the White Caps. A consultation was overheard by the men in the house near that of the Wiseman women. The White Caps agreed to go to the house of Leslie Moreland, a respectable citizen of the neighborhood tell him what they had done, and why they did it, and order him to spread the news, this being their custom. The three men who overheard the arrangement, took a short cut to Moreland's house, told him what had occurred, and secreted themselves in the thicket in front of his residence. White Caps soon appeared, and called Moreland who came to the door, rifle in hand. The White Caps told their errand, and ordered him to start at daylight and spread the news. Moreland told them he was not that kind of a man, and no such lawless gang could bulldoze him. the White Caps told him if he did not, they would call again and hang him, and commenced yelling and firing their revolvers at the house. Moreland replied with his rifle and at the same moment the men in ambush fired upon the gang. This was more than the cowardly White Caps expected, and with threats they galloped away, one of them, John Saunders, leaving a bloody hat on the highway. Two others being supported in the flight by their companions, three of the gang had been shot, two of them, John Saunders and Pryor Gregory, supposed to be fatally. The name of the other victim is not learned. Gregory is a well-known country merchant, at West Fork, Crawford county, has a family of grown children and is about fifty years old. It is said he will die. He is in good circ*mstances, and has been highly respected. Saunders in a saloon-keeper, and a worthless fellow. The affair has created intense excitement, and a determined effort is being made by the citizens to find the place where the wounded men had been taken by their friends. The elder Wiseman woman will probably die from the whipping she received.
The Abilene Reporter, Aug. 2, 1888, page 6, Abilene, TX, submitted by Robin Line
The female school teachers of Crawford county, Indiana, have pledged themselves not to wear corsets.
Sonoma Democrat, No 12, 31 Dec 1870 - transcribed by J.S.
Leavenworth Arena, Vol 3, No 3 (Leavenworth, Crawford County, IN) 25 Jun 1840 - transcribed by J.S.
NOTICE
Daniel Lyon, Joseph Caldwell vs Allen House
Administrators of J.L. Smith, Deceased. Domestic attachment, demand $5 68 3/4
NOTICE is hereby given, that at the instance of said plaintiff a writ of Domestic Attachment, was issued by the undersigned a Justice of the Peace, of Crawford County, Indiana, on the 16th day of May 1840, against the goods, chattles, rights, credits, moneys and effects, of said defendant, which said writ was directed to a proper fer service; and was returned as follows, to wit: By virtue of this writ, I attached I shot gun, bullet moles and wipers, as the goods and chattles of Allen House, and with the assistance of Simon Coonrod, the said property was appraised at $12, and that on the 27th day of June 1840 at my office, at one o'clock on said day, I shall proceed to hear and decide upon said writ, of which the said Allen House, and all others concerned, will take notice. Given under my hand and seal this 16th day of May 1840.
Z. Leaenworth, J.P. [seal]
