Lightning Strikes Homes Aboard City Area Causes Injuries
A severe storm and lightning damaged several structures on G Street and near Guthrie. A rear porch and weather boarding were ripped from a dwelling, a water pipe fractured, and residents including Hart were stunned. A second strike hit a farm east of town igniting a blaze seen by nearby sons. One telephone line was damaged and many residents reported power and communication outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
Dr. Wao
Oly
u.Hart
von Guthrie
William Mc
I. McFall
Disulica
Flag Raising Planned At Secford Public Library
Volunteers prepare to unveil a handmade flag at the Secford Public Library as a community celebration. Staff, led by Mary Cat and an assistant, anticipate a formal ceremony with donations promised to support the flag’s display and a town turnout expected for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ated Bank
Mary Cat
Indiana wheat campaign aims to boost state grown grain
A Indiana wheat promotion plan was launched by the Indiana association during a Grand SI afternoon session. Delegates including Blish Seymour Edgar Indianapolis and David A ville were appointed to push the drive for wheat grown in Indiana to meet world standards, with figures showing local production matching quality goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Agoee Blish
Seymour
Edgar Janapolis
David Aville
Ham Stratton
Case in Clark County Probate Ruling on Will Inheritance
A Clark County case decides on the will of a deceased person and the legitimacy of a life interest and inheritance. J H McQuiccy Peters is involved as executor or claimant with contested property rights and a grant to a wife’s heirs. The probate references will and inheritance rules, with property passing to a ward and ongoing administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
J. H. McQuiccy Peters
Peters
Ward Peters
I. Fats
Peter
Io Ty
Widow Peters Challenging Estate Title Under Will
Frances Peters claimed a one third share of Edward Peters estate arguing her father in law failed to elect to take under the will. McQuiddy sued as title was clouded. Court ruled the elder Peters held only a life interest and could not convey reversionary rights to Martha Peters' children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuiddy
Edward Peters
Frances Peters
Willer
Peters
Martha Peters
Unconstitutional Warrant Provisions Upheld in Milltown Case
Judge C W Cook declares the blind tiger law unconstitutional in James M White v Sheriff Hanger Crawford county replevin suit over seized saloon fixtures. Attorney W H Roose represents White while Nanger's counsel defenses the seizure terms. The ruling prompts questions on treasurer salaries and delinquent tax collection under Indiana statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cook
James M. White
Hanger
Crawford County
White
Milltown
W. H. Roose
New Albany
Nanger
Roose
Repeal Call From Indiana Reformatory Chief
Indiana Reformatory Superintendent W H Whittaker at Jeffersonville argues for repealing the ten to twenty year burglary sentence for youths. He cites Stillwell a 16 year old inmate who hanged himself and urges courts and prosecutors to favor reform over vindictive long terms. He urges annual visits to prisons to inform sentencing and critiques misapplications of the law by prosecutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Whittaker
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
French Lick Springs
John Roach
Frank Stillwell
Whittaker
Stillwell
Indiana State
Michigan City
Indiana
Culhan and McCartney Married at St Vincent de Paul
Katherine Jane Culhan and Bernard D. McCartney wed Monday at 6 30 PM in St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev Father Lannert presiding. Only close relatives attended as the bridal party returned to the Culhan home at 1517 West 17th Street. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Culhan. the groom works as a stone cutter at George Doyle Stone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Jane Culhan
Bernard D. McCartney
St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic Church
Father Lannert
James Culhan
West 17Th Street
George Doyle Stone Company
Young Man Severely Injured At Bedford Mill
Clarence Hardman twenty year old sawyer at the Bedford Cut Stone mill was caught by a diamond saw when a wrench slipped. The blade cut the palm across to the wrist nearly severing the thumb. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors hoped to save the hand. Wardman’s father runs a North Bedford meat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hardman
Bedford Cut Stone Company
Hardman
City Hospital
Freeland
Wardman
North
Bedford
Schlatter Seeks English Aid in Persecution Claim
Francis Schlatter, the self described divine healer, was arrested in Princeton for practicing medicine without a license and has sent his case to the English embassy in Washington. He alleges he is the Earl of Watteridge and heir to Morley Hall, Berkshire, and expects the English courts to settled the dispute with the Earl of Cavendish. He will remain in Princeton during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schlatter
Princeton
Washington City
T Chlatter
Morley Hall
Berkshire
Earl of
Watteridge
Princeton Democrat
Atter
Chicago
Schlatter
Lord
Earl of Cavendish
House of Morley
Consul Letters Probe Schlatter Arrest Details
Prince Lindy mayor reports a British consul inquiry in Chicago about Francis Schlatter divine healer arrest and imprisonment. Schlatter calls himself Earl Wateridge and British subject, sought protection from Ambassador Bryce. County clerk's office notes Sanders and Miss Bastin of Bartlettsville attended. Rev Cal Bair officiated ceremony as the couple plan to reside at Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Cushan
Prince Lindy
Chicago
Francis Schlatter
Divine Heal
Schlatter
Earl Wateridge
Bryce
Washington
Chicago Con 5
Est
Sanders
Miss Bastin
Bartlettsville
County Clerk’s
Cal Bair
Eye Injury Leads to Radical Removal After Accident
Charles Speer of Eighteenth and L streets was struck in the left eye while splitting kindling. Doctors Mitchell and Emery operated yesterday and removed the damaged eye to protect the sight of the right eye, which showed signs of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Speer
Eighteenth and
L Streets
Sumterday
Mitchell and
Emery
Burglary at Seymour Grocery Wrecks Safe
A Sunday morning burglary at Mrs. Droege's grocery in Seymour used nitro glycerin to blow the safe, damaging the store and building to about $300. About $400 in cash was left behind while a pocketbook containing $5 was stolen. robbers also took a crowbar from the station and a woolen blanket from the woolen mills to muffle the explosion. No crew listed.
Indiana County Treasurers Urged to Collect Delinquent Taxes
Indiana county treasurers must act to collect delinquent state and county taxes or risk loss of their salaries. State tax commissioners have pressured treasurers to prove full duty and deliver satisfactory results in revenue recovery.
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J. W. Mc
Indiana
Child Hangs by Neck in County Orphans Home Bed Incident
A three year old boy at Princeton county orphans' home became trapped between bed slats and hung by the neck. Matron Mrs. Boren placed Oscar Biggs on an iron bed whose mattress did not reach the foot. Restlessness caused the child to slip into the opening and suspend with toes barely touching the floor before an assistant freed him.
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County Orphans
Princeton
Nage
Hie
Fire Destroys a Home in Oolitic Smiths Addition
A Saturday night blaze in Oolitic Smiths Addition destroyed a fire room dwelling owned by Steve Howell and lived in by Charles Patterson and family. Firefighters and neighbors saved most possessions. the house valued about 1200 and insured for 900 across two companies.
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Smith
Oolitic
Steve Howell
Charles Patterson
Patwa
Ehold
Northern Insurance Company
Heary Weyer
Continental
Contract Signed For Madison State Hospital Project
southeastern Indiana Insane Hospital commission signed a contract with Pulse & Porter of Greensburg for completing the Madison hospital. The bond and security total 845009 dollars. Attorney General Bingham will seek dismissal of a state action against the commission. Moss Fannie Burton, Mitchel resident, died at home after rheumatism. Decoration Day events planned in Leesville with John W. Harris delivering the principal address.
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Southeastern Indiana Insane’ Hospital Commission
State House
Vuise & Porter
Greensburg
Madison
Pulse & Porter
Federal Union
As, Security
Marion
General Bingham
Henry M.dowling
Commissiots
Julie & .Porter
Ef P. Lodge
Ahd
Leesville
John W. Harris
Hoodoo Lodge Plans Big Elks Indiana Reunion Parade
Hoodoo Lodge No 13 Indianapolis hosts the seventh annual Elks of Indiana reunion June 1 2 with about 10000 attendees. Grand Hotel headquarters electric lighting downtown decorations parade Wednesday led by Grand Marshal Captain William E English and aides. officers committees set events for wives social functions and a prize parade honoring lodge representation and originality.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
Elks of Indiana
Lodge No. 13
Grand Hotel
Elks
Muncie
Strawberry shipments from New Albany rise as harvest nears end
Strawberries moved in large quantities Monday night with five cars to Chicago via Monon and four cars to Indianapolis via Adams Express. Prices hold around 3.25 per case, with growers hoping for 3.50 in today’s markets. Harvest near end as late varieties come in and yield remains satisfactory and berry quality strong.
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New Albany
Monon
Chicago
Adams Express Company
Indianapolis
Monument 10 Soldier Dead Memorial Shaft Planned
Lawrence County and Lawrence Park officials launch a revival of a project to erect a Bedford stone shaft in Lawrence Park to honor Civil War soldiers. Mayor John B. Stipp and Col. V. V. Williams lead the drive with city and county funding and public subscriptions. cannons may flank the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Park
Lawrence County
John B. Stipp
Col
V. V. Williams
Court Park
Green Hill
Stipp
Col. Williams
Board of County Commissioners
Beech Grove
Funeral services held for Mrs Nellie Peate
The funeral for Mrs Nellie Peate of Bloomington who died of tongue cancer Saturday was held Monday at the Bloomington Christian church with Rev T J Clark presiding. Attending from the area were J F Hamer and wife Oscar Hartley and wife and William M Smith and family. Mr Smith, her brother, was at her bedside when she died. A strawberry fair at Horticultural Hall Edwardsville by Floyd County Horticultural Society drew strong interest with over fifty premiums from New Albany merchants and local growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Peate
James Peake
Bloomington
Christian Church
T. J. Clark
J. F. Hamer
Oscar Hartley
William M. Smith
Ben
Smith
Edwardsville
Floyd County Horticultural Society
Floyd County
New Albany
Bedford Hosts State Auditor David E. Sherrick
David E. Sherrick, former State auditor, is visiting Bedford from Indianapolis for several days with local friends. Dr and Mrs Perry Woolery of Hel tonville will depart Monday for Chicago to attend American Medical Society sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Sherrick
Indianapolis
Bedford
Perry Woolery
Heltonville
Chicago
American Medical Society
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Ane
Secford
Lic
Indiana Wits
Plan Campaign
Clark Goll
the &Quare
HAMER
Srefrigerators
Orthias
Lary
Mpcartney
Culhan
Catholic Church
Princeton Meyer
Linquents
Moss Fannie Burton
Mitcrieh
Hettie “Dorse
Mitel
Hoodoo Lodge
Peakes
J. c. Wes Co
Lowell, Mass
Ares
Sarsaparilla
Ayer
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