Marie Harper Found in Muncie, 1917

Goshen, Indiana Democrat
June 14, 1917, page 5

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Marie Harper of Muncie,who disappeared from her home, was found at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Lena Pierpont, in Muncie.

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Lena (Orcutt) Pierpont (1883-1958) was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed and the daughter of James and Samantha E. (Metzner) Orcutt.  She was also the mother of Dillinger gangster, Harry Pierpont.

Marie Harper's relationship has not been determined yet.

Metzner Sole Bidder to Repair Green Township Bridge, Jay County, 1899

Portland Daily Commercial
Portland, Indiana
September 11, 1899, page 1.

The only bid received for the repair of a bridge in Green township was that of W.T. Metzner, and some little question arose because it was not accompanied by a bond, an attorney being called in for a decision.

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This snippet of local news from the Portland Daily Commercial concerns Wesley T. Metzner, my paternal 2nd-great granduncle.  He was the son of John and Catharine (Young) Metzner.  His occupation in 1910 census in Portland listed him as a contractor, which would fit with this bid.  I did not see any follow up articles whether or not he posted a performance bond for the work.

Marriage License Issued : Samuel Hancock and Ida Davis, 1892 Monroe County, Indiana

Ellettsville, Indiana Monroe Citizen
September 24, 1892, page 1

Marriage licenses have been issued to the following named persons since last publication: Samuel Hancock and Ida Davis, David Wright and Martha Jones, John T. Burks and Emma Crews, Morton Fullerton and Minnie Woodward, Thos. Owlings and Amanda Grubbs, Jas. C. Polley and Susan Kelley, Benj. Miles and Nancy Buchanan, John W. Bennett and Agga Simmons, Elsworth McGlothlin and Frank Sears.

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Located another mention of the marriage of my maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Ida Davis (1874-1900) to husband Samuel Hancock.  A previous mention was found here.  I still need to write off for the copy of this marriage license.