RCHS Blog Post Number 246.
Randolph County Weddings, Divorces, Deaths, Bankruptcies, Suicides, Arrests etc.
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Journal-Herald and News Gazette Newspapers
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Cruel & Inhumane Treatment
December 16, 1947.
BRENGMAN, Robert C. of Ridgeville, charges cruel and inhumane treatment in his complaint against Violet Beatrice Brengman of New Albany. The couple married May 17, 1941 and separated October 23, 1947.
April 5, 1949.
Cruel and inhumane treatment is charged in the divorce complaint filed in Randolph circuit court by Harriet BOND of Winchester, against Walter Bond. The couple married September 26, 1942 and separated January 15, 1949.
March 12, 1945.
A divorce was granted in the Randolph circuit court to Robert BRIERLY from Mara Brierly on the grounds of cruel and inhumane treatment. The couple were married May 4, 1940 and separated July 4, 1944. No children were born of this marriage.
March 1935.
CHAMNESS, La Vaughn alleges cruel and inhuman treatment in the divorce suit which she filed in the circuit court against her husband, Charles Chamness. They were married August 16, 1933 and separated December 25, 1934. Custody of their only child, Jerald, is sought by the mother.
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Drug Store Sold
April 21, 1915.
SALA, A. F. sold his drug store at 114 West Washington street to H. R. CROSS, formerly of Indianapolis and Chicago. Mr. Cross has had several years experience in the drug business. Mr. Cross has taken possession and Mr. Sala is undecided as to his future.
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Lunacy Commission Declaration
May 15, 1912.
BROWN, Theodore T., 32 years old, has been declared of unsound mind by a lunacy commission composed of Justice PATTERSON of Ridgeville and Drs. C. A. and Charles E. SPITLER of Saratoga. He will be taken by the sheriff to Easthaven for treatment.
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Insane Judgement
April 1871
Miss Jane SHAW, daughter of Isaac Shaw, Winchester, was adjudged insane April 8, 1871 by a commission consisting of Esquires TRIPPE and HILL.
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Charges of Selling Intoxicating Liquor
November 27, 1912.
BLACK, Carrie, a resident of Parker City was arraigned in court on four separate charges, the principal one being the selling of intoxicating liquor to a minor. Mrs. Black pleaded guilty to three of these charges and was fined $90 and costs, which she was unable to pay and was committed to jail.
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Ruth's Liquor Store
August 23, 1937.
Ruth's Liquor Store, operated by Ruth SHIRES, is open for business at 204 North Main Street in Winchester. Shire's Cafe on West Washington street has been closed.
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Delinquiency Charges
February 5, 1935.
CROWELL, Mary of Hillgrove, Ohio and Thomas WINKLE of Winchester, are confined in the county jail awaiting arraignment. The girl, 16 years old, faces charges of delinquency and the man is charged with encouraging delinquency.
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Death of Lewis Kelly
September 16, 1871
Lewis KELLY, who lived on the farm of C. C. MONKS, about two miles southeast of Winchester near the Greenville Pike, died September 16, 1871 of congestion.
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Attempted Suicide
August 11, 1941.
The condition of Morton BIRD, 55, well-known resident of near Farmland, today was reported as "fair" at the Randolph County hospital, where he was taken following an attempt at suicide. Bird slashed his throat with a straight edged razor.
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Marriage License for Cooper and Bemis
March 1935.
A marriage license was issued to Charles Brice COOPER, 26, farmer of Union City and Velma THETIS BEMIS, 22, factory employee of Union City, rural route one.
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School Hack Fire
April 2, 1935
The lives of 26 school children were endangered last week while they were riding in a school hack near Harrisville when the fire started from a leaking carburetor. Flames were extinguished before serious harm was done. The children left the hack, driven by E. L. CONKLIN, in an orderly fashion. Harry U. DAVIS of Winchester, state bus inspector, investigated and reported that he had condemned the vehicle at the opening of the school term. He also stated that he notified the trustee but that the bus was continued in service. The bus is of wooden construction mounted on a Model T Ford chassis.
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Cox Signed to Play for Farm Club of Philadelphia Phillies
September 16, 1947
COX, Francis, 17 year-old right handed pitcher for the Haysville baseball team, has been signed to play with the Appleton, Wis., farm club of the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1948 season, Herb STROMER, president of the Western Ohio-Eastern Indiana league, announced recently. Cox, a husky 185 pound resident of near Union City, was signed by Heine GROH, a Phillies scout.
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Divorce
September 13, 1947.
BLIZZARD, Russell Edwin, of Winchester, has been granted a divorce in Randolph circuit court, from Betty Kathleen Blizzard. She is a resident of Amersham, England. The couple married July 21, 1945 and separated January 5, 1946. 9-13-1947.
March 31, 1943.
David H. JONES, filed for divorce against Beverly Jones.
January 19, 1943.
Biddie WILSON, Lynn route 1, was granted a divorce from Roy Wilson and also awarded alimony of $150.
April 16, 1943.
Raymond L. LUMPKIN filed for divorce against Betty Lou Lumpkin, Wayne Twp.
February 11, 1943.
Helen Eileene DODD filed for divorce against Ernest Sheldon Dodd, Jr. of Connellsville, Pa. A son, Sheldon Duwayne, born 4-19-1939.
February 16, 1943.
George R. SHAFFER filed for divorce from Thelma Shaffer. One son, Ralph Eugene.
February 17, 1943.
Mary Marguerite BRAY filed for divorce from William Earl Bray of Maywood, Marion County. Non-support and cruel treatment.
July 12, 1860.
Martha Fulghum vs Willie Fulghum, divorce and her name restored.
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Reunions
July 21, 1933.
The HERNLEY Reunion was held at the Modoc home of Mrs. Kate (Hernley) HUBBARD. Present were: Hernley, GRIFFIS, MARTIN, THOMAS, CROUSE, McGUNNIGILL, DOWNEY, FOUTS, BURKE, PERKINS, WILLIAMS and RANDALL.
September 16, 1941.
The HANES family reunion was held at Goodrich Park. Members who were unable to attend were missed and were said to have missed a good turkey dinner. A large cake was sent by Mr. and Mrs. Charles REINHART of Columbus, Ohio who were not able to attend. The cake was decorated with roses and bore the inscription, "The Hanes Reunion-1941" Held in memory was Mrs. W. S. HANEY.
September 23, 1941.
One hundred descendants of Eli and Mary HIATT gathered in reunion in Muncie. A sociable day was enjoyed by all in attendance. R. S. Hiatt was reelected president.
August 20, 1941.
The seventeenth annual reunion of the HINKLE family was held at the Shady Nook Park between Winchester and Union City on St. Rd. 32 with 100 persons in attendance. In the business session the following officers were elected for the coming year; Roger Hinkle, president; Edna JESSUP, vice-president; Flossie MOCK, secretary, and Lulu LAWSON, historian.
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Bastardy Charge
March 15, 1922.
Charles DAUM, arrested on a bastardy charge two months ago, and who has languished in the county jail since that time, finally concluded the best way out of his trouble was to make good by marrying the girl, so he and Miss Minnie Mae ALEXANDER were married in the Clerks office by Squire Coats.
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Eleven Month Old Daughter Died
March 15, 1922.
The eleven months old daughter, Garnet, of Mr. and Mrs. Seth SAYER, colored, died at her home northwest of Winchester. Funeral services were held at the Cabin Creek church near Modoc with services conducted by a minister from Dunkirk.
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McIntire Death in Maxville
September 1871
Robinson McINTIRE died at his residence in Maxville September 14, 1871, aged 86 years old and was buried at Maxville. Mr. McIntire laid off the town of Maxville and it was given it's name in honor of him. He had been a resident of Randolph County for over 50 years, 46 years of which were spent upon the place where he died.
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Eggs Sold Unfit for Human Consumption
February 8, 1946
David BOWEN, of Lynn, was fined $50 and costs in Richmond City court on charges that he sold eggs unfit for human consumption. Bowen entered a plea of guilty to the charge which was preferred against him by E. R. MENEFEE, state board of health inspector. Bowen was fined $1 and costs suspended on a similar charge in 1943.
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Charged with Drawing a Deadly Weapon
December 22, 1939.
Ruth DODD, of Winchester, arrested early in October, pleaded guilty in Randolph circuit court to a charge of drawing a deadly weapon. Judge John W. Macy assessed a fine of $10 and costs and meted out a six-months' suspended sentence to the Indiana Women's Prison in Indianapolis. The woman admitted drawing a gun on Ruth GREEN and Lillie THOMPSON on October 1. She has been free on bond.
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