Vernon, IN. Sept.3,1899.  Three prisoners broke jail this morning at 3 0’clock by cutting through the stone wall. Sheriff Trapp was aroused by the noise and getting up found them leaving the jail and gave chase. He caught one before leaving the court yard. Bloodhounds were soon put on the trail and followed them to North Vernon, where they took the west bound freight train and are still at large. The 3 were charged with burglary.

Vernon, Ind. Jan. 8
Alonzo, C Shepherd, who has borne a good reputation as an honest business man until some two weeks ago, when It was found that he had been forging the names of citizens, of the county and drawing money on the forged notes from all three of the banks in this county, pleaded guilty to the charge of forgery this morning and received a sentence of three years In the Prison South and to pay a  fine of $30. His forgeries will amount up to about $2,000
Indiana Journal January 15, 1896