Gessie, Indiana

Parke give due notice that they will make application to the next court to have commissioners appointed to assign and set ofl" the widow's dower in the real estate of said decedent. Dr. Waterman gives notice that the partnership heretofore existing between himself and Dr. Small is dissolved. Crawford & Jackson, proprietors of an oil mill, advertise that they will give the highest price for flax and hemp seed, or castor beans. George W. Palmer offers a one-horse wagon and harness for sale cheap for cash. J. W. Downing, J. P., gives notice that an irongray mare, taken up by James Rush, was appraised by William P. Dole and A. M. II. Robinson at §45 before him on the 24th day of November, 1838. William Bales, sherift', advertises the real estate of John Fosdick for sale at public auction, to satisfy a judgment in favor of Silas Kellough, William Dunning and Isaiah Dill. Joshua Skidmore, of Clinton, gives notice as follows: ""Whereas, my wife Mary has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, I do hereby warn all persons, body politic or coi'porate and of whatsoever name or title, not to credit or harbor her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date, January 1, 1839." The names of Durham Hood and Margaret Craft appear as administrators of the estate of John Craft, late of Eugene. Roseberry & Jewett, dry goods merchants of Perrysville, occupy about one-third of a column in enumerating their large arrival of new goods. William J. Nichols and James H. Cory, of Eugene, inform the people where to get their saddles and cheap harness. Dr. T. S. Davidson tenders his professional services to the citizens of Perrysville and adjoining country. Hall & Gessie announce the reception of new goods in a two-inch card. Jones & Smith call attention in a four-inch card to their stock of fall and winter goods. Nathan Reed and J. H. McNiitt request that those indebted to them for professional services come forward and square up by cash or note immediately. Jacob Riley informs the readei's that he has found a silk handkerchief, supposed to be worth |1.2o, which theownercan have by paying for the advertisement. G. W. Palmer, J. P., gives notice that John Fultz has taken up two estray heifers, which were appraised at §6 each by Samuel Lacy and James Crawford, before him, December 15, 1838.

Passage source: Biographical and Historical Record of Vermillion County, Indiana : Containing Portraits of All the Presidents of the United States from Washington to Cleveland, with Accompanying Biographies of Each; a Condensed History of the State of Indiana; Portraits and Biographies of Some of the Prominent Men of the State; Engravings of Prominent Citizens in Vermillion County, with Personal Histories of Many of the Leading Families, and a Concise History of the County and Its Villages, published 1888.

Vermillion Lodge, No. 113, K. of P., was organized December 31, 1884, by District Deputy Talley, of Coal Creek, assisted by members from various lodges. There were sixteen charter members, and the first officers were: Dr. James T. Henderson, Chancellor Commander; F. S. Smith, Vice-Chancellor;

Passage source: Biographical and Historical Record of Vermillion County, Indiana : Containing Portraits of All the Presidents of the United States from Washington to Cleveland, with Accompanying Biographies of Each; a Condensed History of the State of Indiana; Portraits and Biographies of Some of the Prominent Men of the State; Engravings of Prominent Citizens in Vermillion County, with Personal Histories of Many of the Leading Families, and a Concise History of the County and Its Villages, published 1888.

The Cross-EoadsUnited Brethren Church, two miles west of Perrysville, was organized over forty years ago, and a large frame church built also in early day. The membership there numbers about seventy-five, of whom the leader is Mrs. Sarah Park, and stewards, Jacob Brown and Richard Spandau. Sundayschool throughout the year, with an average attendance of about eighty, superintended by John Park.

Passage source: Biographical and Historical Record of Vermillion County, Indiana : Containing Portraits of All the Presidents of the United States from Washington to Cleveland, with Accompanying Biographies of Each; a Condensed History of the State of Indiana; Portraits and Biographies of Some of the Prominent Men of the State; Engravings of Prominent Citizens in Vermillion County, with Personal Histories of Many of the Leading Families, and a Concise History of the County and Its Villages, published 1888.

Machine-read from a century-old scan, so expect the errors a machine makes: misspelled names, dropped words, stray characters.

Read the whole chapter on Highland Township - it names this place 12 more 12 times.