Sept. 1, 1870 "J.T. Unthank of Spiceland reports having planted 6 Early Rose potatoes this season, the yield from which was 4 bushels. Who beats this?" Mrs. Nathan Scoville of Spiceland died of consumption on Monday, leaving several children. Simon Bates of near Muncie killed tenant. Claims self-defense. Jonathan Adams now a resident of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Nathan Newby, son of Thomas, currently teaching in Binghamton, New York, High School, to be professor of mathematics at Terre Haute Normal School. "E.E. Parker, a former resident of Henry County but now a resident of Crawford Co., Ks., is spending a few days with his many friends in this part of the country. His little boy, 3 years of age, has been very sick for some time, and his physicians advised a change of climate. We hope he may not have come in vain." Andrew Harrold appointed administrator of the estate of Martha Chew.

Sept. 8, 1870 Married by Elder D.H. Gary, Sept. 1, at the pride's parents, Lewis Odom to Miss Mary Needham. Greensboro: Mrs. E.G. Saint, who married James Hadley, is visiting Iowa and maybe Kansas. Greensboro: George Macy and Milton Spencer moving to Nebraska. Greensboro: Caleb Johnson preached at Progress Hall. "Mrs. Fuller, wife of Dr. Fuller, died in childbirth at Dunreith on Tuesday morning." "Miss Betsy Boon, an elderly maiden lady died at Spiceland on Monday after a protracted illness." Mrs. William Bricker of Lewisville reported missing and feared murdered by husband. Bricker was arrested in bed with a preacher's wife while the reverend was in the same house with another woman. Also arrested for assault and battery on Jesse Saunders. John Minesinger, Freemason, county commissioner and civil engineer, fell through trestle while working on railroad at St. Louis. Buried South Mound Cemetery, New Castle. "Two predacious cows belonging to Mr. Wiggins, near Dunreith, broke into Mrs. Eliza Burnett's corn field on Monday and gobbled up something less than an acre of corn and thence passed to the orchard and topped off with a bushel or two of apples apiece, more or less, and as a consequence have ceased to be milch cows. This is quite a severe loss to Mr. Wiggins." Joseph Willis died June 10, 1870, in 65th year. Born near Guilford Court House, Guilford Co., N.C., Aug. 26, 1806. Moved with parents in 1811 to present site of Liberty, Union County. Married July 19, 1829, to Jennie Waddle, and moved to Henry County in Sept. 1829, where he lived until death. Member M.E. church over 40 years; house used for preaching 1838-1851. Wife died March 27, 1868; married Jane Mahlon, Oct. 15, 1868. Obituary written by I.U. Kay, Straughn Station. Spiceland items: "C.W. and E.J. Bogue are rapidly fitting up their new store room, and we expect soon to see a fresh arrival of dry goods in our town." "A new barber shop has recently been established by Jack Clark, formerly cook in the 36th regiment." "We understand that Porch and Gordon have been very successful in their operations at the old 'stone quarry.' They are making a first class article of lime, and we are informed by those who ought to know, that it is far superior to the Paris lime. They are honest, well-meaning boys, and deserve a liberal patronage."

Sept. 15, 1870 Lydia Pickering, wife of Philander, sister of editors, died 1 mile west of Cadiz, 9th Mo. 9, 1870, leaving a one-month old baby who died on Sept. 13. Both buried at Spiceland Friends burying ground. "Our old friend W.W. Cheshire, a former citizen of this county, has been renominated by the Republicans of Lake County as their candidate for county clerk. Cheshire is a true man, and well deserves the place to which he is sure to be elected this fall." Rev. D.A. Towney to preach trial sermon at New Castle Presbyterian Church. Dr. John Needham of New Castle appointed professor at Physio-Medical Institute, Cincinnati. "A novel liquor case was tried this week. Mr. John Reichert was indicted for violations of the liquor law. It appeared in evidence that he had bought ale or beer by the quantity on the recommendation of his physician for his wife, who had been sick for some time, and that he had occasionally given some to his minor children as a remedial agent. The indictment was not sustained." Hannah Osborn, colored, about 15, who had lived at S.S. Bennett's past few months, died "very suddenly last Saturday night." Invalid several months but seemed to improve. Buried at county home burial ground where some relatives already buried.

Sept. 22, 1870 Report of woman's suffrage convention at Dublin. William Miller, aka Bill Nebraska, found dead on the Charles Hood farm west of Dublin on Sept. 15. Resided near Sulphur Springs. Died returning home intoxicated from Cambridge City. Aged 60 years. Coroner ruled died from intemperance. Peter Koontz sold New Castle property, formerly Mr. Dale's, to Mr. Schrock, and returned to farm. James Mowrer & Miss Emma Cummins married Monday. Mr. Dale has sold interest in Democratic Times to William Johnson, now typesetter in Republican office. "Last Thursday morning, Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Ardus, of Richmond, awoke and found their child Ada dead by their side. The little girl had previously been in the best of health." Lydia Pickering, wife of Philander and daughter of Aaron L. & Ann E. Pleas, died Sept. 10, in 27th year. Mother of 3 small children, youngest of whom has since died, aged about 1 month. Greensboro: S.B. Saffell assigns all goods to E.R. Bowman; J.W. Fawcett plans to marry Spiceland girl and move to another state. "Thomas Holladay, living in Blue River Township, has done well for his country. He was born in Chatham County, N. Carolina, Feb. 26th, 1792, and is consequently in his 79th year. He has had two wives; was first married Jan. 27th, 1811, and had by his first wife 11 children. Was married again Mar. 13th, 1823, and has had by his second wife 12 children-23 in all. He has 74 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Who beats this?" "Albert Hodson, of Spiceland, left home last week for the purpose of spending several months in Europe. Mr. H. goes with his eyes open and will be likely to see what is to be seen. He has promised to let his friends hear from him during his absence, through the columns of the Republican."

Sept. 29, 1870 William Sheridan, pioneer settler, died at Spiceland Sept. 23, aged 64 years, result of falling from apple tree. William Edgerton building a new house near Dunreith. Rev. James S. Ferris deceased, resolution from Masons. Adolph Rogers married Sept. 15, 1870, at Albion, Iowa, Samantha Modlin. Residence of former county treasurer R.M. Grubbs in Knightstown destroyed by fire last Sunday night.

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