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great was the fear Mabee inspired, that no man raised a hand to
prevent the butchery of a helpless man.
 
  
                      REDDINGTON.
 
Reddington is an old and dilapidated village, situated in the
northeast part of Redding Township. It was laid out June 10,
1837, by John Prather, and consisted of forty-three lots. Lot
No. 19 was donated, by the proprietor of the town, for church and
school purposes. For many years Reddington was quite a
thriving little village; had its stores, blacksmith shop, doctor, etc.,
but after the completion of the Jeffersonville, Madison & Indian-
apolis Railroad, to Rockford, but little business was done for a
considerable time. At present, the principal business is done by
Charles and John Swingle, and Fred Huber.