Lewis to Remain in Marion County Jail After Indictments
Terre Haute Ind March 25 The grand jury indicted Vernie Alphonso Lewis for first degree murder in the killings of Celeste Balding Walter Balding and Thomas Balding. Lewis faces a prior murder charge of Mrs William C Balaing The prosecutor Werneke says Lewis will be kept in Marion County jail until trial readiness. Trial dates for several cases including Mrs Mayrule Gibbons murder case of Flrey B Smith are announced with delays for injured children from the flatiron tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Vernie Alphonso Lewis
Celeste
Thomas
Walter Balding
Lewis
William C. Balaing
Werneke
Marion County
Indianapolis
Vigo County
Clifford Ana Irene
Harding
St. Anthony's Hospital
Mayrule Gibbons
Flrey B. Smith
Insurance Agent in Jail Over Fraudulent Check
Claude E. Grove an insurance agent is jailed in Wayne county based on an affidavit charging a Richmond bank check fraud for 344 dollars. He allegedly sent the amount to the Massachusetts Housing and Insurance company state agent in Indianapolis to cover a balance. Grove reportedly attempted suicide days ago in his North Ninth street apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Claude E. Grove
Wayne County
Reller
Massachusetts Housing and Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Richmond Bank
Grove
North Ninth Street
Firebug tries to burn Reed & Son mill in Brazil Indiana
In Brazil Indiana March 25 a firebug started two fires at the CG H Reed & Son planing mill. Fire department saved the building with only a few hundred dollars in damage. One fire began on the ground floor, the other on the upper floor where oil soaked shavings fed the blaze. A burned packet and a candle caused smouldering. The mill owner carried no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
CG. H. Reed & Son
No Blame For Infirmary Fire Revelations
Investigators in Muncie Ind report the county infirmary fire led to three recovered bodies and a reduced missing list. Inspector Walsh criticizes night watchmen and calls for strict new rules and fire escapes for the old building. Superintendent Clark resignations and prior incompetency trial are noted as officials face scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
John Sherwood
Sherwood
Clark
Luggi Cenncchi
Cenacchi
J. J. Walsh
Walsh
State Department
Panama Pacific Exposition dedication speeches mark opening
President Charles C. Moore chaired the opening ceremonies in San Francisco on March 25 introducing Senator James Phelan. Chester H. Rowell praised the exposition as Vice President Marshall closed the day after reviewing a grand parade of troops from the Presidio and marines. Foreign officers including Japanese and French representatives added an international military atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Charles C. Moore
James Phelan
California
Chester H. Rowell
Phelan
Marshall
Rowell
Presidio
Iloward
Murray
Depositors Vote to Fund Suit Against Former Auditor
Four hundred depositors of the Farmers and Merchants bank at Cicero vote to pay one per cent of their deposits into a fund. The money will hire attorneys to sue for damages against W. H. O'Brien of Lawrenceburg, former auditor of state, on his official bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Cicero
State
W. HH. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
National League Adopts New Batting Order System
In New York on March 25 the National League announced a new system for announcing the official batting order of contending teams in all championship games this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National League
Notice for Non-Residents in Lawrence County Court
In Lawrence Circuit Court of Indiana in 1915 William T Meadows sues William Fender and others unknown heirs of Caswell Donica and John Reed and their heirs. Defendants must appear at the September term on the 2nd Monday in Bedford to answer or demur. otherwise default judgment. Signed March 20 1915 by Clerk Fred E Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Fender
Fred N. Fletcher
James A. Zaring
William Fender
Caswell Donica
John Reed
Indiana
Lawrence
Bedford
Bl. S
Fred E. Jackson
Caswell Doniel
State
L. S
Ezekiel Dayton
Matilda Dayton
Dayton
Lawrence Circuit Court
Notice to Non-Residents in Lawrence Circuit Case
In the Lawrence Circuit Court Sept ember Term 1815 Ida Y Meadows v Fender et al complaint filed by Fletcher and James A Zaring attorneys names William Fender and unknown heirs of Caswell Doniel and John Reed and their unknown heirs not residents of Indiana. Clerk Fred E Jackson signs this 1915 notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bryant
Millard Caney
David Young Jr
W. R. Cobb
Floyd Chenault
H. C. Jeffries
Clovis Blackburn
J. L. Treadway
Abner Lee
Chas. D. Conroy
Dr. C. Collins
Otto Cain
Wm. Mooney
John E. Smith
Irvin Emmons
F. ©. Brown
M. McClellan
Clyde Foddrill
W. &. Shirley
Chas. Goodman
Ziba Owens
Robert Ray
C. W. Robbins
John Swango
Alexander Fender
Grover Cuddy
F. Deford
J. W. Duncan
George Kinder
L. A. Smallwood
John Bell
Chas. Vantney
W. H. Wiliams
John Krenke
Oscar Short
Z. M. Johnson
A. Johnson
Lesley Hodges
W. L. Houston
N. C. Plummer
J. L
Robt. J. Younger
D.L. Ray
Sam Stipp
Newland Day
S. D. Skerd
W. EB. Hendricks
Robert Fultz
A. Bartlett
E.G. Short
A. J. Lee
Virgil Stipp
John Jackson
James Meadows
Mary Blackburn
Frank D. Hatfield
Frank Quackenbush
J. W. Lester
M. W. Hunter
J. F. Hamer
Jas W. Douthitt
D. Torphy
J. J. Wagoner
J. IT. Freeland
Ernest Blackburn
T. H W. Owens
J. M. Potter
Rex Jackson
A. K. Sears
Fred McGinnis
J. R. Black
Wm. Bass
F.C. Jones
Charlie Chesnut
William W. Jackson
C. W. Quackenbush
Jno
LuaNen
V. Strout
I. Y. Guernsey
Thos. M. Brinkworth
Paul
Higman
Gus. Tewell
H. M. Guthrie
Co. L. Cobb
Frank Jackson
Harry Griggs
Nelson Chambers
Geo. Chambers
Oiling of every street in Bloomington approved
Bloomington Indiana city council orders oiling of all streets and awards contract to Western Piping Company for 19960.60 to supply 890 tons of twelve inch water mains to link Leonard's Mill dam with the municipal water plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Western Piping Company
Leonard’s Mill
Sheriff Sale of Land in Lawrence County Indiana
A sheriff sale is held in Lawrence County Indiana to satisfy a decree against Albert T Fountain and others. The 1915 notice lists multiple parcels including sections 27 28 22 and 21 in township 6 north range 2 east and details specific parcels along the Evansville and Richmond Railroad with rents and profits for up to seven years. If not enough is raised, the fee simple of the land may be sold to satisfy the decree plus interest and costs.
Notice to Bond Buyers for Shawswick Township Bonds
Treasurer Earl G Short of Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by 2:00 pm March 27 1915 for seventy four hundred dollars in Shawswick Township Gravel Road Bonds Twenty bonds at 370 each payable May 15 and Nov 15 with interest at 4 4 percent semi annually. Bonds dated March 8 1915 issued to fund road construction per W S Hendricks. Right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Indiana
Shawswheck Township
Shawswick Township
W. S. Hendricks
Lawsuit Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court Indiana
Hugh A. Todd and others file a complaint with affidavit naming Ezekiel Dayton Matilda Dayton and unknown heirs as defendants unknown non residents. Defendants must appear and answer by May 3 1914 or risk a default judgment. Clerk Fred E. Jackson signs.
Notice to Heirs and Creditors on Final Report
In the Lawrence Circuit Court April Term 1915 Mary C Fields administratrix of Winepark Fields deceased has filed final account and vouchers The court will examine the settlement on April 12 1915 All heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship Brooks Brooks Attys M19w3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mary C. Fields
Winepark Fields
Notice to bidders on county asylum supplies
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for supplies for the County Poor Asylum for the quarter ending June 30 1915. Bids accepted by classes until 1 pm Monday April 5 1915 with requisition on file in the Auditor's Office. Board may reject any or all bids. Ezra W Edwards Auditor. Mdteic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MN Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Ezra W. Edwards
Indiana
Mdtiec
Guthrie Township Bond Sale Notice
On March 25, 1915 at 9 a.m. bids will be received at the Trustee offices in Tunnelton Indiana for seven refunding bonds of $500 each dated March 15 1915 and due July 1 in 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 bearing 41 percent interest. Bids require a $50 certified check or cash. Noble Malott Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Lawrence County
Indiana
Tunnelton
Noble Malott
Local Residents Report Illnesses and Travel
Walter Route of T street suffers from grip. Mrs. Samuel Baker of Sixth and 1 streets shows improvement. Mrs. Phil Harris of Sixth street remains quite ill. Mrs. Clyde Steffer and her son Daniel of Vincennes have returned home after visiting sister Mrs. J. W. Holand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Route
T Street
Samuel Baker
Phil Harris
Sixth Street
Clyde Steffer
Daniel
Vincennes
J. W. Holand
Notice of Petition for Gravel Road in Lawrence County
A petition filed with the Lawrence County Indiana Auditor seeks improvement of four gravel highways in Shanswick Township by grading draining and paving with crushed stone concrete. The petition requests bonds and submission to voters with a hearing scheduled for Tuesday April 6 1915 before the Board of County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor
Lawrence County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Shanswick Township
Board of County Commissioners
Corporation Line
West Sixteenth Street
City of
Bedford
Harrisonville
Bedford Pike
Salt Creek Bridge
Corporation
Corporation Hine
Lincoln Avenue
Bedford and
Bloomington Pike
Shawswick Township
Corportion
Bedford and Paoli
General Assembly
State of
A .C. Clark
Andrew Cuddy
Oliver L. Brown
H. L. Clark
C. H. Lavender
Jess Lavender
John W. Hicks
C. E. Terry
E. H. Bridwell
Nathan Sears
James Paul
C. B. George
J. S. Bush
Wm. Cuddy
Lincoln Byers
Frank Canfield
Thos. Pruddy
Gill Hennon
Noble Dye
Lawson Cain
Sam Creamer
Marshall Miller
Felix Millen
Tony Rock
Andy Romey
Howard Bruce
Jackson Bennett
Liew Williams
Earl Foddrill
Said County
Board of Commissioners of
Public Auction Under Court Decree for Real Estate in Lawrence
Court in a case with Laura G. Anderson as plaintiff requires $822.52 plus interest and costs. The property described as part of the NE quarter of section eight, township six north, range one west, containing eight acres, will be sold at public auction at the Lawrence County Courthouse on Saturday, March 27, 1915, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. by William H. Sitler, Borulf & Borulf, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Circuit
Albert T. Fountain
Elmer K. ‘Oder
Lottie A. Oder
William V. ‘Riggs
Daisy Riggs
Lawrence County
Indiana
Reat
Evansille and Richmond
Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern Railroad
Evansville and Richmond
Laura G. Anderson
Frances P. ‘Jackson
Myrtle Jackson
Ora Fender
Bloomington
Bedford Pike Road
Guthrie Pike
Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Perry Woolery as Executor of the estate of David M Brown deceased. The estate is reported to be solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Lawrence
James C. George
Lawrence County
Circuit Court
State of
Indiana
Paul Short
David M. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vice Admiral
Peirse
American Press Association
London
Dardanelles
Smyrna
R. JL. Peirse
Spector
Marshall E
William T. Meadows
Ida Y. Meadows
Sheriff’s Sale
William H. Sitler
Robert L. McHen
Earl G. Short
Byers & Nichols
The
Hugh A. Todd
Brooks & Brooks, Attys
C. A. Camp
Osteopath
State Board
East 16Th Street
J. A. Blankenship
C. H. Emery
15Th and
K Streets
J. W. Trainor
Hamer & Smith
North Side
Tra J. George
Brooks & Brooks
Attys
Walls & Walls
Uudge & Valle Hide
J Street
Charlotte P. Short
James B. Wilson
Borulf
Perry Woolery
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