One System Wins as Vincennes Board Refuses Franchise
The Vincennes Board of Works refused a Pike County Telephone franchise after a heated hearing. The vote favored continuing one system, citing subscriber sentiment and cost concerns, with Central Union Telephone Co. expanding locally. Washington officials praised the decision as affecting future local telecom plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Pike County Telephone Company
Central Union Telephone Company
Central Union
Centeral Union
Jack Prather
Washington Petersburg
John B. Zuber
Vincennes
McDowell
George A. Alsop
John T. Boyd
L. A. Meyer
Daniel Oestreicher
William Duesterburg
D. H. Crabbs
W. A. Flint Company
Harle H. Buck
T.J. McKimsey
A. G. Case
John €. Wagner
Esco Walk
W. D. Curl
Petersburg
S. G. Davenport
Washington
Frank Wampler
Finacal
Vincennes Capial
Ben Wilson Faces Tough Path in Tenth Circuit Bench Fight
James Ben Wilson, seeking the supreme bench via the Bull Moose route, is labeled a Republican outcast. He lost Lawrence and Monroe counties in the Tenth Judicial circuit race, losing his home county by 878 votes, while Monroe is normally Republican by 450. The piece suggests his strength may be insufficient for the current campaign. The clipping also lists a volley of taunts directed at Teddy Roosevelt, including Bull Moose and Demagogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ben Wilson
Supreme Bench
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Lawrence
Monroe
J. Ben
Linton
Pledges Offending Drunkard Henry Lamping Isolated In Jail
Henry Lamping the traveling salesman from Columbus and other places confessed to Chief Abell of Seymour that liquor had caused him trouble and vowed to stay off it. He was taken to Brownstown to cover fines and costs totaling 25 dollars and will be jailed for about a month, keeping him from liquor. Lamping has long troubled Seymour police with his repeated arrests and sharp court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lamping
Columbus
Abell
Seymour
Brownstown
Hiney
Narrow escape as coal oil stove explodes in Webster house
Mrs. Waddy Shires, who rooms in the Webster house, narrowly escaped after a coal oil stove she was cooking on exploded Friday. A bystander carried the stove outside before extensive damage occurred to the room.
Trains Delayed After Truck Detour Dings Southeastern Line
Southeastern line trains were delayed for hours when a truck in No. 3’s train jumped the track near Mt Olive Thursday afternoon. The incident caused widespread four hour delays with minor track damage and marks a third wreck in the area, prompting superstitious railwaymen to note a sequence of smashes.
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Mt. Olive
Tow Divorce Petition Seeks Separation from Alva Tow
Laura Tow files for legal separation alleging abandonment and requests court action. The notice names the petitioner and respondent with formal dissolution procedures pending in the jurisdiction.
Former Names Raura Tow Seeks Divorce in Lawrence Court
Through attorney Jos Giles of Mitchell, Raura Tow filed for an absolute divorce from Alva Tow in Lawrence circuit court. She alleges marriage on May 21, 1910, separation on July 23, 1910, abandonment, failure to support, and that he squandered earnings on drinking and gambling. she asks restoration of her former name.
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Raura Tow
Jos Giles
Mitchell
Friday
Lawrence
Alva Tow
Rose and White Dinner Honors Leo Sohn at 20th Birthday
Mrs Edward Sohn hosted a rose and white dinner for sixteen on West 15th Street to honor her son Leo celebrating his twentieth birthday. The evening featured pink and white decor, a 20 candle cake, four tables of Five Hundred, and prizes for Miss Bess Smith and Beryl Farmer. Out of town guest Miss Hazel Pickens attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sohn
West 15Th Street
Leo
Bess Smith
Beryl Farmer
Hancock Piano Tuner Taken Home After Wreck Injuries
Estel Hancock a piano tuner from Seymour who was hurt in the Southeastern wreck east of this city when two passenger coaches left a trestle was moved home Friday morning. He had a broken ankle and severe leg muscle injuries. His wife went to the city and accompanied him home. he rested on a cot at the station and then in the baggage car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Johnson
Mr. Buck
D. H. Crabbs
W. A. Flint Company
J. T. McJimsey
Estel Hancock
Seymour
Hancock
Yellow Bages Blamed by Young Convict for Burglaries
Oliver Snyder a former Brown County teacher and burglar wounded by Seymour police after attacking Mrs. George Lockmund and entering several homes confesses yellow back novels spurred his crimes. He says early reading of thrilling thief stories influenced his plan to mislead officers by entering nearby residences. A half pint whiskey bottle was found on arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Snyder
Brown County
Abell
Seymour
George Lockmund
Orleans Boys Strips Car in Monon Yards
A gang of youths stripped an automobile at the Monon yards in Orleans taking brass and furnishings. They have been captured and may face serious action. Local officials plan to clear the Monon station platform of loafers and undesirables to improve safety for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Orleans
Hte
Marriage Licenses Granted In Saturday Record
A lull in license activity gave way to three couples obtaining marriage licenses Saturday. Dennis Fortner of Mitchell to Daisy Quackenbush of Mitchell. William H. Sallee of Mattoon to Alva M. Barksdale of Georgia. Irwin Burton of Leipsic to Hiva G. Lee of Stonington.
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Dennis Fortner
Mitchell
Daisy Quackenbush
William H. Sallee
Mattoon
Ill
Alva M. Barksdale
Georgia
Ind
Irwin Burton
Leipsic
Hiva G. Lee
Stonington
Finger Amputation at County Farm Inmate Case
Gertie Hawkins, an inmate at the county farm, had the first finger of her right hand amputated on Friday after a brass ring caused a deep cut and blood poisoning. The finger became severely injured when the brass band wore tight and lead to infection. surgery followed after arrival two weeks ago.
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Gertie Hawkins
Local boxers fight to a six round draw at Athletic Park
Frank Henderson from the city and a Salem challenger dueled in a lively six round bout at Athletic Park Friday night. The match ended in a draw per management. Three preliminary bouts preceded the main event, drawing many local fans to the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
Salem
Athletic Park
Unusually Heavy August Rainfall Reported in Bedford and Lawrence
A Bedford and Lawrence county resident cites weather records showing rain every day since August 1 with some days bringing two or three showers. The total rainfall remains unmeasured but is among the heaviest August totals in local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lawrence
Improvement Projects At 16th And J Streets Discussed
Ralph Cosner plans extensive repairs to his business room at 16th and J streets adding a corner entrance and a large show window on the 16th street side. The work is expected to greatly improve both exterior and interior appearance according to the Tribune. Melvin Hatton reports a giant sassafras near the old Hugh Meharry house north of Wingate, measured by Hatton and H. T. VanCleve as girth 9 feet 8 inches from ground and height about 60 feet, noted at the Chautauqua gathering.
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Ralph Cosner
16Th
J Streets
16Th Street
Melvin Hatton
Wingate
Chautauqua
Tribune
Sassafras
Hugh Meharry
H. T. VanCleve
Attica
SPECIAL CAMPAIGN RATE IN WEEKLY MAIL OFFER
The Weekly Mail will be mailed to any address until after the election for 25 cents in advance. Mrs Jesse Pace and son Donald and Jesse Lee visit relatives in Odon for a week. Lynn B Lewis born to Mr and Mrs Lynn Lewis in Bloomington.
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Jesse Pace
Donald
Jesse Lee
Odon
Lynn Lewis
Lynn
Buchannan Lewis
Bloomington Telephone
Mrs Bates and kin travel from Louisville to New Albany
Mrs. George Bates and her son traveled to New Albany Friday afternoon after visiting her sister Mrs. Mate Fowler. Accompanying her home were Mrs. John Pace, Mrs. Charles Alen and baby, and Charlie Pace with children. Miss Emma Mater of Louisville visits cousin Mrs. T. J. Owens on M street.
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George Bates
New Albany
Mate Fowler
John Pace
Charles Alen
Charlie Pace
Emma Mater
Louisville
T. J. Owens
M Street
Bedford Visitors Highlight Orleans Social Roundup
Misses Elsie and Marie Taylor of Bedford visited Orleans with relatives and friends last week. Elsie Collier of Hardinsburg visited Mabel Kimbley in Orleans before returning home. Mrs. W S Holcomb traveled to Indianapolis to see daughter Mrs Purn Kerr at Runnells Sanitarium after an operation. Mrs Curt Hawkins returned home from visiting Addie Easton. Elza Jackson, the shoe man, is very ill at his North N street home.
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Elsie
Marie Taylor
Bedford
Orleans
Elsie Collier
Hardinsburg
Mabel Kimbley
Curt Hawkins
Addie Easton
North
Elza Jackson
North N- Street
Owensburg Native Visits Daughter on West 21st Street
Charles Strosnider of Owensburg is the guest of his daughter Mrs. Howard Vields and family on West 21st Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Strosnider
Owensburg
Howard Vields
West
Gilbert Pollard Undergoes Lung Fluid Removal Following Leg Amputation
Gilbert Pollard, who recently had his leg amputated, was Friday operated on to remove two quarts of fluid from his lungs. The young husband remains in a serious condition as relatives and friends fear for his outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Pollard
Frances Sara Duncan Celebrates Sixth Birthday
About twenty five of the little friends gathered at Mrs Nellie Duncan’s West 12th street home Saturday to celebrate Frances Sara Duncan’s sixth birthday. Games were played and summer refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Sara Duncan
Nellie Duncan
West 12Th Street
Twinkles From the Bloomington Star
A light column notes local musings about the campaign season and playful observations on watermelons and town girls described as hand painted pictures. The tone is breezy and satirical with local flair.
Pleasant visits span Tennessee and Brownstown
Mrs. Lewis Miller returns to Tennessee after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lemon of West 18th street. Mrs. C. A. Branaman and her daughter Lois come home after visiting Mrs. Appleheart and attending the Brownstown Home Coming. Mrs. Mattie Simpson, visiting Mrs. Jennie Alexander, returns to Bedford Bloomington Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frea Sears
Nelson Chambers
Bedford
Bloomington
Lewis Miller
Tennessee
Matthew Lemon
West 18Th Street
C. A. Branaman
Lois
Mrs. Appleheart
Brownstown
Mattie Simpson
Jennie Alexander
Local visitors and moves noted in Bloomfield area
Resident circles include guests Mrs H H Walls hosting Mr and Mrs George Burdock and Mrs Marshall and son from Wheeling WV. Albert Green ill with lung abscess. Dodds visit Cage Duncan and plan Pentwater two weeks. Chenaut birth son. Nellie Lermond visiting relatives in Caryle IL. David Torphy buys Viola Edwards property on West 16th and moves family in. William E Stewart returns from Columbus after visit with William Henderson. Miss Lessie Bridwell stays with Nona Susie Graham and Harriet Graham then to Sullivan. Blue and McNeeley return to Indianapolis after visit with C P Marke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessie Bridwell
Bedford
Nona
Susie Graham
Harriett Graham
Sullivan
Bloomfield
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Louis A. Meyer
Old Home Telephone Company
Meyer
Home Telephone Company
Curll
Teddy
Bull Moose
Four Flusher
Rough Rider
Lion Hunter
Big It
Octopus
Big Bluff
Moosyvelt
Teddy the
Terror
Big Noise
Hero
San Juan Hill
Ananias the Great
the Great
Lord High
Bloomington Star
Lamping NY
Aun Seymour
Stone Fyll
Qoutheastern
Laura Tow
Tion
Alva
ROSE
Mrs
Ward Sohn
Miss Hazel Pickens
Spencer
WEY Boxing
Albert Fultz
Jay Garriott
Boynton
Oklahoma
B. A. Deckard
Smithville
Nice
John Erwin and
Will Kimball and
St. Louis
Alex Callahan
South I Street
Harry Brooking
Pineville, Ky
J. H. Brooking
al Fultz
Boynton, Oklahoma
J. Garrett
W. H.artlin
Akron
Ohio
F. F. Bingham
Politic
Isaac Kern
Wiliams
Lena McKnight
W. M. Harrell
Heltonville
William Henderson
Terre Haute
Grand Lodge of the
Colored Masonic Order
George Burdock
Marshall and Son
Wheeling, West Virginia
Albert Green
D. B. Dodds
Cage Duncan
Pentwater, Mich
Charles Chenault
East Politic
Nellie Lermond
Caryle, Il
David Torphy
Viola Edwards
West 16Th Street
William E. Stewart
North I Street
Paul Morrison
Katé Gainey
Indianapolis
Beryl Foster
L Street
Rex Jackson
Arkansas
Charles
Blue
W.B. McNeeley
C. P. Marke
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