Dinner Hosted by Mrs James F Stephenson at White River Cabin
Mrs James F Stephenson hosted a dinner party Tuesday evening at their cabin west of the city. Guests included Mr and Mrs O M Carmichael and son from West Palm Beach Florida Mr and Mrs A Carmichael Hammond Mr and Mrs John Holmes and daughter of Hammond Mrs Les Owens and baby of Oolitic Mrs George Holmes Mr and Mrs Will Owens Mr and Mrs A H Dunlua Mr and Mrs E Y Guernsey and Mrs Ira Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Stephenson
O. M. ‘Carmichael and Son
A.carmichael
West Palm Beach
Lorida
John Holmes
Hammond
Mirs
Les Owens
Baby
George Holmes
Will Owens
A. H. Duni- Lua
E. Y. Guernsey
Ira Carmichael
Barber Business Supply leader moves to Terre Haute with joint venture
Adamson L L Adamson formerly of Williams moves from Lawrence County to Terre Haute in partnership with his brother in law purchasing J W Gentry Co Barber Furniture Supplies. He has led farmers institutes Purdue extension work and Federal Demonstation efforts and will bring his public service record to new enterprise in agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Adamson
Williams
Bedford
Terre Haute
J. W. Gentry Co
Barber Furniture’ & Supplies
Eighth Street
Adamson
Lawrence County
Wis
Farmer's Institute
Farmer's Association
Purdue University Exivision
Farmers Institute
Automobile Kills Large Snake on Weekend Trip
Mr and Mrs Ed Ard and friends on a motor trip Sunday met a blue racer crossing the road. The snake 7 feet 4 inches long and as large as a pick handle was run over and killed. Mrs Augusta Saczepansky returned home Sunday from Loytevillé and New Albany after several weeks visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ard
Augusta Saczepansky
Loytevillé
New Albany
Clever Ruse By Jackson County Men Lands Auto Bandits
Four hold up men hijacked Harold Hackett’s car near Seymour and, after losing their way, asked for directions to Indianapolis. Hackett redirected them into custody with sheriff officers, revealing a stash of sixteen revolvers and ammunition and signaling a planned bank robbery. The four detainees—Allways, Fasig, Sharpe, and Kerber—claim Mexican, army, and past Cincinnati or Covington links, and were jailed in Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ind
Harold Hackett
Seymour
Hackett
Indianapolis
James Allways
Chief Morgan
Robert Fasig
Cyril Sharpe
Robert Kerber
Cincinnati
Covington
H. L. Montgomery
Columbus
Bert Owens
Vandivier
Morgan
Allways
Fasig
Sharpe
McCord
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Old Union Sunday School
The Old Union Sunday School will host an Ice cream supper at Cre tus Kerns on Saturday night September 13 to benefit the Sunday School. All are welcome and urged to bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Union
Cretus Kerns
Wreck In Front Of Citizens Trust Curbs Buick
A Buick backing from the curb yesterday struck a passing Overland. Damage was minor and the car owners were not identified. Mrs. Wm. J. Benzel and her two sons, Robert and Haase, returned home after a week away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Trust Company
Wm. J. Benzel
Robert and
Haase
Surae
Louisville
New &Ibasy
Grand Jury to Probe Banks Murder in Monroe
The grand jury will be called next week by Prosecutor East to investigate the murder of Andy Banks at Sanders on May 26. Alva Banks, 20, is held at Jeffersonville Reformatory for the killings, with defense arranged by Mac Banks of Springville. Alva plans to plead self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Andy Banks
Sanders
Alva Banks
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Mac Banks
Springville
Lawrence County
Alva ‘Banks
Bloomington
Finger crushed by falling ice box lid at home
Will Cadle of Sixth and M streets suffered a painful injury when a heavy ice box lid fell and mashed the middle finger of his left hand. A local physician said recovery would take several days before he can return to work at the Southeastern yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Cadle
Sixth
M- Streets
Boy Returned to Plainfield After Bicycle Theft Charge
Hubert Deford nicknamed the politic boy was taken back to Plainfield on parole from the Plainfield school after a field agent accompanied him from the city following charges of stealing a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Deford
Plainfield
Shower Honors September Bride Miss Mary Duncan
Miss Shirley Armstrong hosted a kitchen shower at her home on Gym Street for Miss Mary Duncan who is to be a September bride. Miss Frances Freeland also treated the same circle to a china shower earlier today. Marie Hackett and Mary Catherine Heiger traveled to Indianapolis to return to St Johns School after vacation. Captain J D Alexander visited Owensboro friends and then proceeded to Columbus Ohio for a G A - a Behouseweeting event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Armstrong
Mary Duncan
Marie Hackett
Mary Catherine Heiger
Indianapolis
St.John's School
Currie Sues for Divorce in Lawrence Court
Nat C. Currie, by attorney R L Mellen, filed for divorce from Lois Allen Currie in Lawrence Circuit Court. They married June 23 1910 and separated Sept 8 1917. He alleges abandonment and that she deserted him and cannot be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat C. Currie
R. L. Mellen
Lawrence
Lois Allen Currie
Freight Car Thieves Report Big Theft at Mitchell Station
Reports say seven freight cars were broken into at Mitchell station Sunday night with a large quantity of merchandise stolen. Detectives pursue suspects as a burnt scrap heap nearby contains assorted goods. Mr and Mrs George Foster returned from Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Foster underwent surgery and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
George Foster
Rochetter, Mini
Farewell Party for Loyal Workers at First Christian Church
Sunday school class of the First Christian church enjoyed a farewell party Monday evening at Mrs George Saul’s home on West Nineteenth Street. Ice cream and cake were served after games and conversation. Attending were Helen, May and Frances Duncan, Aileen Malott, Bertha Drake, Florence Green, Laudna Gipson, Mabel Stevens, Amelia Trueblood and Spaine, George and Evan Armstrong, Harold Standish, Harold Evans, John Sears, and Hubert Brewer. Out-of-town guest Mr Redmond from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
George Saul
Helen
May
Frances
Duncan
Aileen Malott
Bertha Drake
Florence Green
Laudna Gipson
Mabel Stevens
Amelia Trueblood
Spaine
George and
Evan Armstrong
Harold Standish
Harold Evans
John Sears
Hubert Brewer
Mr. Redmond
Chicago
Notice to heirs and creditors in Kelly estate
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September term 1919 executor George M. Dodd files final settlement vouchers for the estate of Mary F. Kelly deceased The court will examine the account on September 19 1919 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved John R. Andrews Clerk Dated August 27 1919 A 29 w 2c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Kelly
Lawrence Circuit Court
George M. Dodd
Circuit Court
John R. Andrews
Talbott Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony and Restraining Order
Hattie E. Talbott filed in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Charles F. Talbott and sought 2250 dollars alimony. She asks the court to restrain him from disposing of property valued at about 4680 dollars which she helped accumulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie E. Talbott
Robert L. Mellen
Lawrence
Charles F. Talbott
Sheriff Sale on Avondale Lot in Bedford Details
A sheriff sale. Lawrence County Indiana exposes rents and profits for seven years from Lot 6 in Block C Avondale addition Bedford. Wabash Savings Loan and Building Association sues Clarence Clark Edgar Armstrong Maude Horan for 1185.05 dollars plus interest and costs. sale at Bedford Court House on September 13 1919 between 10 AM and 4 PM. if rents fail sale of the fee simple is offered. A Jay Lee sheriff notes no appeal or valuation relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Circuit
Wabash Savings Loan and Building Association
Clarence Clark
Edgar Z. Armstrong
Maude Horan
Lawrence County
Indiana
Towit
Avondale
Bedford
Gale
Jay Lee
Notice to heirs and creditors on final settlement
Notice is given that Frank C. Jones as administrator of Corvossa Jones deceased presents his final account for examination by the Lawrence County Indiana Circuit Court. A hearing is set for September 15, 1919, to approve the settlement. Heirs and creditors must appear to prove heirship and show cause if any why the account should not be approved. Brooks and Brooks represent the estate. Aliweec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank c. Jones
Corvossa Jones
Bhid Circuit Court
Seirs
Frank C. Jones
Brooks & Brooks
Aliweec
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
Indiana
Charles ‘Wagoner
Colvent
Thompson
Aeiger
Agtniswater
11 Year Old Knocked From Pole By Live Wire
Oliver Flinn aged 11 climbed 18 feet on a pole near his home on Sunday night and touched a live wire. He was knocked unconscious with severe burns on hands and feet. His younger brother Ernest, 7, also fell from the pole and suffered a cut under the chin and severe bruising. Both boys avoided broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Flinn
Henry
Flinn
Ernest
Worth While Bible Class Plans Rally Day
The Worth While Bible Class of First Presbyterian met at Mrs. Elza Knight’s home on South H street for a social evening. Plans were set for Rally Day on October 5. Ice cream and cake were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth While
First Presbyterian Church
Elza Knight
South H Street
Case Against John Mitchell Dismissed. $1 Fine and Costs
The case against John Mitchell was dismissed after the final actions. Mitchell was fined $1 plus court costs.
Mitchell faces charges in police court after Milwaukee restaurant incident
John Mitchell appeared in police court charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Aretus Scoggan and with intoxication. The intent to kill count was dismissed after the prosecuting witness showed little desire to press it. Mitchell reportedly cut Scoggan at the Milwaukee restaurant where Scoggan is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Aretus Scoggan
Mitchell
Scoggan
Milwaukee
Sells Floto Circus Boosts Bedford Take More Than Bloomington
The Sells Floto circus grossed more at an afternoon Bedford performance than both Bloomington shows, which lost about $1,000. The Bloomington engagement underperformed, and residents of the county may need to travel to see the circus again if it returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells-Floto
Bedford
Bloomington
Notice of Administration for James L Dillman Estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Gherles H W Oyuribte as Administrator of the estate of James L Dillman, deceased. The filing notes the estate is vent and lists Robt Nu Palmer as Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
James L. Dillman
Gherles H W. Oyuribte
Robt
Nu Palmer
Attosnoy
Ice Cream Supper at Spice Valley Church Wednesday
Ice cream supper to be held at Spice Valley church about one mile south of Bryantsville on Wednesday evening Sept 10 1919. The notice notes attendance and community gathering with no further program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spice Valley Church
Bryantsville
Guerybody
Notice of final settlement in Margaret J. Smith estate
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1919 Stanley T. Chrisler as administrator presents final account and vouchers for the estate of Margaret J. Smith deceased. The examination will be on September 30 1919. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. John R. Andrews Clerk. Henry P. Pearson Attorney for Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Smith
Lawrence
Stanley T. Chrisler
Notice of Final Settlement for Emily J Johnson Estate
Effie Pleasant as administratrix with will annexed presents and files her final account for the estate of Emily J Johnson in the Lawrence circuit court Septem ber term 1919. The court will exam ine the account on September 12, 1919, and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. John R Andrews Clerk. Attorney R N Palmer for Estate. August 25 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily J. Johnson
Lawrence Circuit Court
Effie Pleasant
Emily ‘J. Johnson
Estate Administrator Appointed in Lawrence County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints an administrator for the estate of Charles Wagoner deceased. The document names the administrator and records the official appointment details in the court file.
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James F. Stephen
Jackson County
Hands of Law
Orem
Grand Jury
Monroe
Nancy Cain
Donaldson
Green Hill
Nancy Cain .Donaldson
O Street
S.S. Lappin
Nancy Cain Donaldson
John Buch
Salem
Thomas J. Cain
Bro. Taylor
Wabash River
Lafayette
Woman’s Relief Corps
Lfe
Mrs. Torrence
Gilmore
Clas
Planfild
Mary Dunneany
China
Frances Freeland
J. D. Alexander
Owens
Ohio
G.A
the Law
Rence Circuit Court
Lomal
Workers Sunday School
First Christian Church Enjoy
PARTY
E. Talbott
Fife
Aed
Weill Bible Glas
Henry P. Pearson
R. N. Palmer
Bersladl
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