Divorce Filed in Lawrence Circuit Court
Ollie M. Sanders filed for divorce from Verna Sanders in Lawrence circuit court alleging cruel treatment and adultery. The couple married December 24, 1908 and separated April 3, 1915, with the defendant accused of adultery on that date and with unnamed partners. The suit asks for custody of their two children. Giles and Doman represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie M. Sanders
Lawrence
Verna Sanders
Giles & Doman
Arthur Haverley Charged With Petit Larceny Fined
Arthur Haverley charged with petit larceny for stealing small articles from Kraft & Co ten cent store was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court. The fine means thirty five days in jail if the amount cannot be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Haverley
Kraft & Co
Ten Cent
Linton Band Enter Big Contest at Beasley Park
The Linton band, now part of the Consolidated Band Association of Southern Indiana, will perform in a big concert at Beasley Park in Linton on Sunday June 6. Members ordered new white duck uniforms from DeMoulin Bros Co of Greenville IH featuring silver cord trim and monogrammed buttons in blue and red silk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Consolidated Band Association of Southern
Presbyterial meets this week at Brownstown
The annual Presbyterial Assembly convenes Tuesday and Wednesday in Brownstown. Delegates include Ladies Missionary Society members Mrs Freeland, Mrs Emery, Mrs Foster, Mrs Scott, Mrs Buthham, and Westminster Guild representatives Mrs Owen and Miss Greve. The Gunns traveled from Bloomington to join the Brownstown event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Ladies -Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian’ Church
City
Mesdames
J. T. Freeland
C. H. Emery
Goodrige Foster
D. W. Scott
H. M. Buthham
Westminster Guild
Henry Owen
Miss Haze Greve
Mitchell
Marrhing
Farmer Dillman Reports Drought Affects Wheat and Orchards
Prominent Yellowstone farmer F A Dillman says wheat needs rain, oats are scarce, and peaches in his area are nearly all killed. He notes preparations for a large corn crop as carpenters led by Luther Lancaster begin repairs on the J A Gunn livery barn damaged by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Dillman
Yellowstone District
Luther Lancaster
J. A.gunn
Henry Yarber
Huron
City
Stone business grows as plaster crate arrivals rise
The local stone and plaster industry shows steady improvement with frequent crate shipments from Boston. Notables such as Mrs Mary Stephenson of Oolitic Rev Calvin Bair and Troy Sipes with Mrs Springville visit the city, while Margaret Canada travels to Heltonville for a call. William Alexander Campbell, born May 2 1837, died April 1 1915 at 77 years, 14 months and 29 days, leaving a large family and a long devotion to his wife and children. He joined the Christian church over 60 years ago and was known for selfless care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stephenson
Oolitic
Calvin Bair
Troy Sipes
Springville
iMargaret Canada
Heltonville
William Alexander Campbell
James
Miranda Campbell
Sarah Guthriee
Florence Harbison
Kansas City
Aylette
Florence
Bedford
New Mexico
St John’s .Episcopal Church
Stosie
Charles BI. Lanz
William Ernest Carter
C. B.mccormick
J. M. Winstandley
Ladoga
Archie Carter
Charles W. Lanz
William Crossman Otto
Thais
Charles Schmidt
South FP
Gipson Messenger Boy In Bicycle and Auto Mishap
In a city incident, Frank Gipson is identified as a messenger boy whose bicycle and an automobile collided. The event underscores local traffic safety concerns and the rider’s involvement in a minor accident.
Gentry Famous Show Set for City Visit Friday
A three act dog and pony show by Gentry Bros. plans to open on Seventh Street near the Monon railway Wednesday April 28. The event follows a Tuesday accident at Sixteenth and J streets where a boy sustained bruises and a new wheel suffered heavy damage. Dr. Short treated the boy. Show promoter H. R. Overton was in town arranging the setup and advance notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Whitted
Frank Gipson
Sixteenth
J Streets
Dr. Short
H. R. Overton
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
Seventh Street
Mionon Railway
Bedford Boys Organize Local Baseball Club
Local youths form a self run Bedford baseball team at Athletic Park for the season. They offer equal winnings and losses, seek support from Bedford residents, and plan to start as soon as weather allows. The lineup includes Zonkie George, Fosset, Kilworth, Huff, Hat Paulk, Scheffer, Campbell, Huff Mars, Lee, and Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Zonkie
George
Fosset
Kilworth
Huff
Walter
Hat. Paulk
Scheffer
Carl
Campbell
Frank
Mars
Lee
Rip
Corps
Clarence
Harry Riggs Pleads Guilty in Grand Larceny Case
Harry Riggs admitted guilt on grand larceny after stealing Boone Leonard’s automobile with Cecil Lay. He and Lay were captured in Bardstown Kentucky Tuesday and Riggs received a prison term of one to fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Riggs
Cecil Lay
Boone Leonard
Bardstown
Wilbur Hill, Jackson County Pioneer, Dies at 81
Wilbur Hill, well known retired farmer and pioneer of Jackson County, died suddenly Saturday night after an hour of heart trouble. He was 81. his wife died last July. Surviving children include John, Howell, William, Daniel, Elizabeth Pruitt, Ellen Goble, and Sherd Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hill
Houston
Jackson County
Howell
William
Arkansas
Daniel
Elizabeth Pruitt
Enen Goble
Sherd Hill
Uniontown
Ind
Indiana Cities Population Estimate By U S Census Bureau
The Census Bureau uses an arithmetic method to estimate yearly city populations between censuses. Fort Wayne remains Indiana’s second largest city, with Evansville third, South Bend fourth, and Terre Haute fifth. Gary’s rapid growth prevents applying the rule to this year. Elwood Jeffersonville and New Albany are not larger than in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Bureau
Bureau of the Census
Indiana
Bealome
Maine
Aare
Bloomington
Paz Serp Dles
Fort Wayne
Frankfort
Gosher S
Hammond
Huntington
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Newcastle
Bessel
Shelbyville
South Bend
Terre Haute
Vansville
Elwood
Minoad
Family learns of Smiley’s recovery hopes after train collision
Mrs. Geo. J. Tovey received word from her mother on Tuesday that Mr. Smiley of Indianapolis, injured when an auto was struck by a train near Lawrenceville, Illinois, is improving with bright prospects for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Tovey
Local Police Warn of Fayetteville Outfit Tuesday Night
Authorities alerted law enforcement to watch for an outfit from Fayetteville, issued after reports of possible activity Tuesday night. The notice urged vigilance and asked agencies to share information promptly.
Police Search For Stolen Horse And Rig In Fayetteville
Chief of Police John Woodruff and night officers conducted a search Tuesday for a horse and rig reported stolen from Fayetteville during a commemoration event. The thief appeared to head toward Bedford with a reception committee extending to Salt Creek. The property, owned by Baker of Suverville, was not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woodruff
Nizar
Fayetteville
Bedford
Salt Creek
Baker
Suverville
Two women sentenced to Clairmont School for theft
Glia Melvina Brown and Etta Terrell were sentenced to Clairmont School after stealing money at Mitchell. The court conveyed the ages ten and fifteen for the two offenders with the formal ruling on the case.
Two girls sentenced to state school for theft in Mitchell
Sean Tell Melvina Brown aged 10 and Etta Terrell aged 11 pleaded guilty to stealing 45 dollars from George Head in Mitchell and are to be sent to the girls' school at Clermont, with transport planned for Wednesday. Also notes on local farming and a wedding at St Johns Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina Brown
Etta Terrell
George Head
Mitchell
Clermmont
Lawrence County Board Hears Cement Experts on Road Plan
Lawrence County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday at Hatfield Hotel with cement experts to review plans for miles of concrete roads petitioned in the county. The proposed roads would depart from the city about 13 14 miles and cost roughly 150000 dollars, noting Jackson County already has miles of similar roadways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOARD
Lawrence County Board of Commissioners
Hatfield Hotel
Jackson County
Terre Haute Election Crafters Rumor Safe Special Cars
Report claims two Federal Prison Pullman coaches with steel cells were moved from Fort Heaven Worth Kansas to Indianapolis via Terre Haute last Friday. Alleged plan tied to Terre Haute election prosecutions that led to convictions of Mayor Donn Roberts, Sheriff Shea, and other leaders across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Eimprores
Fortheaven Worth
Kansas
Indianapolis
U.S
United States
Donn Roberts
Shea
Gall Moose
Two Girls Sentenced For Petit Larceny In Mitchell Case
Tachoa Elvina Brown and Etta Terrell, both teens, were taken to Clairmont today after pleading guilty in juvenile court to petit larceny. They admitted stealing 45 dollars from George Head at Mitchell and nine dollars from Ed Mark on West Ninth Street. chief Woodruff recovered all but 3.80. They fled to Seymour and Medora, then returned and were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina Brown
Etta Terrell
Clairmont
McCture Smith
George Head
Mitchell
Ed Mark
West Ninth Street
Seymour
Medora
Bedford
Divorce Granted in Circuit Court and New Marriage Report
Mamie Mitchell was granted a divorce from Bernie Mitchell in circuit court Monday with judgment of 25 dollars per month for child support. Adam Brewer, 40, of Washington county, married Carrie Stephenson, 34, of Bono in Justice Malott's office Wednesday at 2 p.m. Brewer is a farmer and they will reside in Washington county. John Taylor of Bono Township was in the city Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Mitchell
Bernie Mitchell
Eircuit Court
Justice Malott
Adam Brewer
Washington County
Carrie Stephenson
Bono
Lawrence County
Brewer
John Taylor
Bono Township
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Lie Sanders, of
Arthr Haverley
Petit Larceny
Or’s Court
Ree
Beasley Park
Harry Gunn
John-Vogle
MLS
Express
Furst-Kerber
Boston
Ingalls Company
Christian Church
W. A. Campbell
William 1A. Campbell
Thomas Harbinson
14Th Street
Horse Cave
N. E .Mattox
Louisville
Martha Oliver
Doss Spurgeon
Freetown
George Beeman
Washington Avenue
iFrank Gipson, “Messenger Boy
Gentry
Iboy
Port of
Wilbur Hill
Pioneer
Gary
Ten
Etta
Terrell
Clairmont School
Sean
Ernest Carter
Miss Josie
ST. John's
Homer Guthrie
Stone City Bank
Monon
Minneapolis
Minnesota
South Dakota
Guthrie
Dubber
Christian Church of
Harris Grand
Fairview
John Gehring
Rom
Williams
Eliza Mitchell
B. &. Pitman
William Wartiman
East Sixteenth Street
Monday
Chester
Atley Starr
Dorothy Louise
Otto Inman
Helton‘ville
Charles Michael
Ruth
Henry McGregor
Second Street
Mendelssohn
W. S. Monyhon
Cincinnati
Mrs. Monyhon
North Washington Street
Adamson
Western Union
Boyd
14Th
R Streets
Carter
Charlestown
H. H. Gray
Ama Lanz
3. A. Hays
Letha
Ladog
Stella Metz
Boonville
Chicago
S. J. Bartle
Arthur Robinson
Ber
Tachoa
Elvina Brown and
Mr. and
Mrs. Smith
Circuit Court
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