Press release 7 | Southern Indiana Connections

24 Dec. 1893

Sheriff Conway returned home last Friday with James O’Carr, whom he arrested in Indian Territory last Monday. O’Carr is charged with the stabbing and instantly killing of Pete Bryant at Derby, this county, Aug. the 19, 1892. The history of the murder is about as follows: O’Carr and Bryant had been at outs for quite awhile, and had several quarrels, each nearly ending in a fight. The killing took place near C. E Hargis saloon on Friday evening about 8 p. m. There was ball in town, and both Bryant and O’Carr came to town to attend the ball. Both were drinking heavily, and accidently met in Hargis saloon. They at once became Involved in a quarrel, renewing the former trouble. Friends interfered, and thought the quarrel had subsided. Sam Bryant, brother of Pete, went for the horses to take Pete home, leaving Pete standing on the corner with friend, O’Carr having walked down the street. In the absence of Sam Bryant O’Carr returned and stabbed Pete Bryant twice, severing his lungs. Pete lived fifteen minute after the stabbing. Witnesses say the quarrel was not sufficient to warrant the killing. O’Carr is a man of about 38 years and has a wife and three children. He has resided in the Indian Territory ever since the killing, considering himself free from the clutches of the law. O’Carr will be tried at the February term of Court ’94. It will be an interesting trial O’Carr is now in jail.

(From the Independent.)

Benyan Linney passed away at 11.o’clock Friday night, after many months of lingering and suffering of consumption. Age nearly 24 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Linney; was a school teacher and a model Young man that stood high in tin the estimation of all, and all regret his early taking away and sincerely sympathize with the family. Funeral was held Saturday from St. Pius

Mrs. Theresa Kunkler

Mrs. Theresa Kunkler, wife of Jacob Kunkler of the Mode Brewery here, was instantly killed in a run-a-way all Eighth street in Tell city, about 4 o’clock Thursday evening. She and Mr. Kunkler had started to Troy and were driving a horse with a bad record. The halter rein came of and dropped to the ground all the horse, waiting only a small excuse, started to run. Mrs. Kunkler, becoming frightened a the threatened danger, arose from her seat, probably intending to jump out of the buggy, when the horse gave a sudden surge to greater speed, jerking her back ward onto her head behind the buggy, and breaking her neck. Mr. Kunkler staid in the buggy got the horse under control and came out unhurt.

The above are the details a nearly as we could learn, of the most deplorable accident in which one of Troy ‘s most esteemed women died in the prime of life with, hardly a moment’s warning. The entire town of Troy unites in sympathy for the bereaved family.

She was taken to the under taker where her remains were at tired for that eternal sleep that knows no dreams nor waking Later in the evening she was brought to Troy in the hearse. Funeral will be from St. Pius church today, (Saturday,) at 9:30 a. m..

8 June 1905

George Pursinger

Mr. George Pursinger, aged 57 years died Friday morning at his Horne a mile and a half from this city. He leaves a wife and several children. He was a hard worker and a thoroughly honest man, the cause of his death was from exposure and nervous exhaustion. The funeral took place at 9 o’clock Saturday morning burial at Chestnut Grove. Deceased was born and reared near Cannelton and by occupation was a coal miner. He was a member of the united Mine Workers.

Angeline Fisher

Mrs, Angeline Fisher was born in Louisville in 1834, and died in Troy June 1, 1905 and was there fore past 70 years old. She was married in Troy to George Fisher, from which union there were 6 boys and 4 girls. She had 13 grand-children and 3 great-grand child rent Funeral from M. E. church Sunday June 4, to the city cemetery. She died esteemed by all, and in the firm hope of reaching that better land that is promised to the faithful here.

Feb. 1. 1908 Cannelton Enquirer

Mrs. Felix Sundaughter, an aged lady and the wife of an Italian, residing at Hawesville, was fatally burned last Wednesday afternoon. Her clothing ignited from and open grate. She was burned horribly about her head and it is said her eyes where burned out. At last reports she was alive but cannot recover.

Feb. 1, 1908 Cannelton Enquirer

Jim Northrnor failed to agree with the brand of booze he took on last Friday afternoon, got obstreperous, etc., and concluded to have an argument with Marshal Drumb. The subject up for discussion between “Slick” and the Marshal was that the latter could not take the former, but there wasn’t much to the argument. Jim’s in jail, all due to the fact that he had a meeting with the mayor the day after and drew a package marked “1$ and” out of the city fishing pond. Now he is figuring on how many little rocks there is in one big one with headquarters up behind the court house.

Feb. 1, 1908 Cannelton Enquirer

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Mar. 1892

M. V. Burnett has removed his grocery store from this place to Don Juan. Mr. Burnett has been in business at this place for a long time, and we regret to see him go from, our midst. He thinks he can do better at Don Juan, and in consequence we can congratulate the good people of that section up on the gain of Mr. Burnett as a business man and his excellent family as neighbors. May success attain him.

Apr 1905

Myers & Lorch of Troy have purchased an 8-acre site at Liver-More, Ky. and will soon begin he erection of a chair factory. that little Green river town is on boom. With the chair factory running it will have nine wood working plants. Arrangements are being made with the O. & N. railroad for a switch to the new factory.

23 Mar. 1923

Thomas Alvey Leaves Perry County. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alvey of Tell City, are this week leaving the county and state of their nativity to spend the remainder of their lives in the, west either Denver or Los Angeles. They go today to Indianapolis to visit a daughter, where they will be until May 1st, when they go to Denver to visit another daughter for a similar time, after which they will go to Los Angeles to visit other relatives, via: Mr. Louis Masters and family, also former a Perryites who have resided their for the past two years.

(From the Independent.)

Mrs. Theresa Kunkler

3 Oct 1918

The will of the late George Reed, Who died on Sunday, Sept 22 at his home near the Gravel Lick school-house, has been admitted to probate in Clerk Anderson office. It provides first that his, doctor’s bill and funeral expenses be paid. What is left is bequeathed to his son Leonard.

In the event that a son Herbert and a daughter Bessie should be taken ill and have not the money with which to pay the doctors’ bill, it is to be paid out of the estate of testator.

The son Leonard being a minor the executor, Geo. Lorenz is to use the money intended for his ward as he may see fit, and rent the land of the deceased wife of testator to the best advantage for him.

This will was made on April 20th last and witnessed by Delilah J. Reed and Amy Lorenz.

Mr. Reed’s death came as a result of tuberculosis of long standing. The funeral took place on Tuesday, Sept. 24th al the Powell graveyard. Sherma McCallister conducted the service.

May 10, 1906

Mrs. Henry J. Heck died last Thursday about midnight as a result of having been shot, mention of which has been previously made in the Telephone. The funeral took place Saturday morning from St. Michael’s church. Burial in the Catholic cemetery. Deceased was only 33 years of age and was a daughter of Thos. Hossey Sr.

Joe Aldridge

Application Notice

11 Nov. 1909

The subscriber hereby gives notice to the, citizens of the 2nd ward, city of Cannelton, troy tp., Perry co in, that he will apply to the Board of commissioners of said county at the December term, 1909 for a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt and intoxicating liquors in less quantity than a quart at a time with privilege of allowing the same to be drank on the premises where sold.

My place of business where said liquors are to the sold and drank is locate in a front room northwest, on Washington street, the same being on, the ground floor three story brick building, situated on the following lots and part lots.

21 7-12 ft, in lot 41, part in-lot 22, 40 and 23 in block 15 in Cannelton, Perry county, Indiana.

The room is, 72 ft long 19

ft wide and 12 ft 8 inches high, has one large window, and four glass doors in front, two windows and one door in the rear.

(nov 11- St) Joseph Aldridge

He Isn’t Certain

5 Oct 1905

Mr. John Snyder of this city who went to Clinton, Ky. last week for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the body of a man killed on the Illinois central railroad and buried there on Aug. 10th unidentified, was his brother, Edward.

After he reached Clinton, he had two men come up there from Memphis, Tenn. who knew Ed, and the body was exhumed. It was given the roughest kind of burial alongside the railroad track. The body was too badly decomposed to be identified by any one of the three men; however, the men from Memphis think that some of the clothing on the body were those worn by Ed Snyder when last seen. The rest of the clothing they could not identify. It is possible that after the man was murdered, that a part or all of his clothing were changed so as to conceal the deed.

Snyder says the town of Clinton was greatly aroused at the time of the occurrence, and the Citizens talked of administering summary vengeance on the murderer or murderers, If they could have been ascertain. From all he could learn the deed committed by a tough train crew who had his boast that no man could ride the train and get to his destination alive. This man, he said has a record of having snuffed the life out of a dozen or more men. The grand-jury of that county has the investigation in hand, and it is hoped that something more definite can be unearthed to identify the dead man to see whether or not it is that of Ed Snyder.

Mr. John Snyder arranged with the two gentlemen from Memphis to open his brother’s trunk at Memphis and to thoroughly examine the contents of same and afterwards to ship it to his home here. Mr. Snyder half believes that it was his brother. He returned home here on Monday.

12 Oct 1905

Mr. Joe Snyder Monday had the TELEPHONE to print postal cards offering a reward for any information that will lead to the discovery of his son, Ed Snyder, who left Memphis, Tenn., on the Ill. Central road on the night of Aug, 7. He was 26 years old, height 5 ft. 9 in. and weight 169 to 180 pounds. He was smooth shaven, light complexion, blue eyes, low straight nose and bad sandy hair. When last seen wore a black cloth suit over which was a suit of blue overalls. He wore a soft felt hat and was well up in railroading. He had started to his home in this city.

28 august 1910

Mrs. Edna Pannett, (nee Palmer) wife of Mr. Jefferson Pannett, died Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness of almost a year. She had reached the age of 23 years, 3 months and 19 days. She was born and reared in Perry County. At 19 years she with her mother, father, Sisters and brothers move to Evansville. Here mother, father, one sister and brother died, leaving her the eldest of a family of five children. They came back to Tell City and in September of 1908 she became the wife of Jefferson Pannett. In November, 190, a son was born to this union, who with his father, are left to mourn. Mrs. Lula Hicks, of Prospero, Mrs. Clyde Bohm and Stanley Palmer of this city. Interment at the city cemetery Friday morning. – Tell City News.

Pate Set Free

Aug 10 1905

Pate Set Free.

Last Monday, Charles Pate was brought here by Sheriff Bannon and lodged in jail. He was charged with the murder of Wm. Thomas at the rock quarry above town on the morning of July 31 1905.

The examining trial was held here Thursday before Squire John Kelly and as there could be no evidence produced against him, he was set free. It seemed that there was no one who knew anything definitely about the matter, although Wm. Thomas met his death at that place at the above stated time and there was trouble between the two parties and it had been stated that Pate kicked Thomas in the stomach which caused his death. Pate had been dodging the officers since that time and was picked up by Sheriff Bannon in Grayson County and brought hero Monday.

Mrs. Charles Pate whose examining trial was held here August 4, as an accessory to crime and who was held over till circuit court and had been in jail since her trial, was released under a $150 bond and the family returned to their home Thursday evening.- Hawesville Plaindealer.

Murder Trial at Rockport

28 sept. 1923

On Monday and Tuesday of this week the prosecuting attorney, Curt Goble was in Rockport, prosecuting Henry Warmke who killed Joshua Burkhart at Chrisney on June 20, 1923. The evidence showed that Warmke had been discharged by the owner of the mill, Fred Burgman and that Joshua Burkhart had been hired as the engineer in his place which offended Warmke, who got his Pistol, went to the mill and killed Burkhart.

The case was started On Monday and completed Tuesday evening. Prosecutor Gobel for the state was assisted by James Huston, his deputy. The defense was represented by Wm. Smith of Rockport and Thomas Lindsey and Manzie Lindsey of Evansville.

The indictment charged Henry Warmke with murder in the first degree.

The prosecuting attorney made a strong argument for the state demanding the extreme penalty. The defense claimed accidental shooting and self defense, claiming that in scuffling with the men who were trying to prevent the shooting the gun as accidentally discharged.

The case has attracted a great deal of attention throughout Southern Indiana.

The jury after being out all night, at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree and fixed his penalty at life imprisonment.

Prosecuting attorney Goble who prosecuted the case vigorously said that it was a just verdict.

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