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Dynamite Explosion

David Heller and Fred Miller, of Brazil, were killed by an explosion of dynamite, last Friday. The two men were torn to pieces in a horrible manner, and the Times states that “the only way the two dead men could be told apart was by their clothes and difference in their size. Both are married men and leave families.”

Clay City Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), p. 2, col. 1

Frederick Miller, one of the men killed by an explosion of dynamite, at Brazil, last Friday, was the father of Miss Viola Miller, who was killed last summer by a piece of terra cotta cornice falling upon her.

Clay City Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), p. 2, col. 1

Frederick Miller was buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery, Brazil, Indiana. His tombstone is quite spectacular and non-traditional. His daughter Viola was also memorialized on the same stone. Find A Grave

Fred A. Carpenter

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It is said that Fred Carpenter was conscious until the last moment, and gave directions concerning all matters pertaining to his business, funeral, etc.

“Town and Neighborhood,” Clay Clay Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), p. 3, col. 3

The funeral service of Fred A. Carpenter, the young Normal student who was taken sick while attending school in this place, occurred at Cloverland, last Saturday. The exercises were conducted, by Elder J. W. Nye, and the attendance is said to have been the largest ever witnessed upon any similar occasion in that place. W. H. Chillson, J. S. Goshorn, M. Markle, J. E. Travis, P. E. church, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Funkhouser, of Clay City, were present to witness the last sad rites of the popular young man.

“Town and Neighborhood,” Clay Clay Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), p. 3, col. 3

Daniel Zenor

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An Old Pioneer Gone

Daniel Zenor died at the residence of J. M Boothe, his son-in-law, in Bowling Green, Ind., March 29, 1890, aged 78 years, 10 months, and 22 days. He was born in Harrison county, Indiana, and moved with his parents to Clay county when he was about 8 years of age, and has resided in Bowling Green, or its immediate vicinity, nearly seventy years. He was married to Elizabeth Leonard, August 16, 1832, and they lived together as husband and wife 56 years, 9 months, and 12 days. There were born unto them 8 children. Four of them are deceased. The four living are Mrs. Brad Orman, Mrs. J. M. Boothe, John H. and Joseph M. Zenor. Daniel Zenor was an honest, upright citizen, and his funeral was largely attended.

“An Old Pioneer Gone,” Clay City Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), 28 March 1890, p. 2, col. 1.

Jury Duty

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Among the substantial yeomanry on the jury at the present term of Circuit court, we have noticed Michael Schiele of Harrison, James T. Carrithers of Jackson, R. S. Hobbs of Washington and F. H. Tapy, of Cass.

“Among Our Exchanges,” Clay City Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), 12 April 1889, p. 3, col. 3.

Republicans In Council

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Schiele, Michael - nominating candidates, 1890-03-14

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REPUBLICANS IN COUNCIL

An Unusually Harmonious Convention, and a Faultless, Winning Ticket Placed Before the People

Brief Report of the Proceedings

The Republicans of Harrison Township assembled in convention at Clay City, on Saturday afternoon, March 8, 1890, for the purpose of nominating candidates to be voted for at the approaching April election. Daniel Molter, township committeeman, called the house to order, and on motion of the convention, Dr. I. A. Hale was selected to preside over the meeting. After a short address by the presiding officer, W. J. Ward was chosen to act as secretary, and the business of the convention proceeded in due form. It being decided to nominate by ballot vote, the names of Michael Schiele and Henry Correll were placed before the convention as candidates for Trustee. Virgil Brown and James Owens were appointed as tellers, and the convention submitted their vote which resulted as follows: Michael Schiele, 86; Henry Correll, 13. Mr. Schiele having received the majority of all votes cast, was declared the nominee of the party.

“Republicans in Council,” Clay City Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), 14 March 1890, p. 2, col. 1.

Republican Candidate for Trustee

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Michael Schiele, Republican candidate for Trustee of Harrison township, has few equals in Clay county, all things considered. He is honorable, liberal, well qualified, and always has a kind word for every one he meets. In fact, there can be nothing truthfully urged against him.

“Town and Neighborhood,” Clay City Reporter (Clay City, Indiana), 14 March 1890, p. 3, col. 1.