Arrest of Luther Shoemaker in Indian Springs Arson Case
Luther Shoemaker of near Indian Springs was arrested by Sheriff Burgess for the burning of Joseph Watson’s home. He allegedly confessed to Webb Tutt. Bloodhounds traced from the scene toward Shoemaker’s residence as motive centered on farm tenancy disputes with Charles Dawson at Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Shoemaker
Indian Springs
Burgess
Martin County
Joseph Watson
Webb Tutt
Shoemaker
Watson
Charles Dawson
Clinton
Old Time Dinner Party At Graham Home Honors Samuel Graham
A Tuesday old time dinner at Doyle Graham's home on street honored Samuel Graham son of the late Bass Graham now a Portland hotelman. Guests included boyhood friends and families such as H T Fields and Orlando Graham, with reminiscences of youth and a noon meal of chicken and green beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Graham
Street
Samuel Graham
Bass Graham
Portland
Oregon
Graham
H. T. Fields
C. M. Dobbins
Howard Fields
Orlando Graham
Isis ‘Day
Mr. Graham
N. T. Fields
Bloomington
William Dobbins
William Graham
Peace Treaty Ratified After G A R Delegates Vote
Delegates of the G A R approve the peace treaty in its current form, moving it toward ratification. Officials announce continued negotiations and the expected formal signing date remains to be set pending treaty details.
Almost Unanimous Resolutions Oppose Treaty Ratification
At Columbus Ohio delegates at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment adopted resolutions opposing ratification of the peace treaty in its present form. Comrade Ketcham of Indiana presented the measure, and a morning debate preceded a vote where nearly all delegates supported the resolution. They argued the move is non political and upholds 100 percent Americanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Columbus
Grand Army of the Republic
Ketcham
Indiana
New Bedford Creamery Opens Local Dairy Industry
Fresh and Pure John Miller and Donald Stalker start Purity Creamery in Bedford at 1620 South 1st Street. They will buy raw milk and cream and produce standardized pasteurized milk, cream, buttermilk, creamery butter, and cottage cheese to keep spending local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Donald T. Stalker
Bedford
South 1 Street
Sister in critical condition after Bloomington operation
Mrs. Mary Porter learns her sister Mrs. Wm Moore of near Harrodsburg is in a very critical state following an appendicitis operation at City Hospital Bloomington. Mrs. Porter and her sister Mrs. Harry Krenke plan to travel to Bloomington Sunday to stay through the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Porter
Wm.Moore
Harrodsburg
City Hospital
Bloomington
Porter
Harry Krenke
Piece of metal injures man at work
Worner Chaney of North Street and employed as a car repairer at M Yen suffered an eye injury this morning when a piece of casting flew into his left eye. A local physician treated him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worner Chaney
Noth ~ ‘Street
Myen
Iis Work
Tig
Stolen 6000S Found In Corn Field Southeast Of Orleans
Walter Malott city engineer rejoices as a 32 by 4 tire and rim stolen from his car is found in a corn field two miles southeast of Orleans on Charles Henderson's farm. The loot, including a tool box and chains, was spotted by Henderson and later identified. Thieves likely returned at night. the field held scattered items from Bedford and Mitchell thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Malott
Charles Henderson
Orleans
Henderson
Frank Smith
Bedford
James Frost
McCord
Mitchell
Malott
Bromer
Infant dies at Tunnelton. funeral held at home
The nine month old infant Alyn Roberts Horner, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Horner, died at his Tunnelton home at noon on Monday. Funeral services were held from the residence on Tuesday and burial followed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyn Roberts Horner
Thomas Horner
Tunnelton
Sears Wins City Hall Heating Bid In Regular Council
George A. Sears was awarded the contract to build a hot water heating plant for the city hall at 900 with 1025 to lay basement piping in asbestos. John J. Quinn bid 1100. Council discussed water supply, street water plug requests, and police force applications with several appointments and resignations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fas
Hartime
Heelty
Montgomery
George R. Sears
John J. Quinn
Sears
A. J. Lee
24Th and
N Streets
Water Works Committee
Lawrence M. Perkins
John B. Evans
Hans
J. C. Nance
Thomas Iixon
James Cornwell
Public Service Commission Probes Power Rate Increase
Dr. Munson Atwater of the Public Service Commission arrives in Bloomington to investigate Southern Indiana Power Co.’s plea for a 75 percent rate hike for quarry power in Lawrence and Monroe counties. The company claims it is losing money and seeks a just compensation through an inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson Atwater
Bloomington
Public Service Commission
Southern Indiana Power Co
Lawrence
Monroe
Reds Clinch National League Pennant With 4–2 Win
The Cincinnati Base Ball team secured the NL pennant by beating New York 4 to 2 in Cincinnati. With seven games left, they can lose all and still lead. Bill Rariden receives strong credit for contributing to the title run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
New York
Bomb prove serene and secure
A Bloomington Telephone editorial questions President Wilson's claim of willing sacrifice for peace. It argues the nation sought volunteers two years ago, and Wilson and relatives avoided danger, remaining safe and distant in Washington rather than facing battlefields in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Omaha
Washington
France
Infant son of Foddrills dies during visit in city
Seven month old twin son of Mr and Mrs Riley Foddrill of Indianapolis died at 10:30 PM Tuesday in this city while the family was visiting. The other twin remained seriously ill and burial is planned at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Foddrill
Indianapolis
Green Hill
Birthday anniversaries celebrated at Fairview home
Mrs William Sitler and daughter Mrs Leither Hobson honored their joint birthday anniversaries with a Sunday dinner at their Fairview home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Felix Fish, Mr and Mrs J F Stephenson, Mr and Mrs J W Hobson, Mr and Mrs Ollie Skerd and son Robert, and Mrs George Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sitler
Leither Hobson
Fairview
Felix Fish
J. F. Stephenson
J. W. Hobson
Ollie Skerd
Robert
George Holmes
Lawrence Co Anti Tuberculosis Society Pledge Reminder
Subscribers who donated $1.00 or more to the Tuberculosis Fund are reminded pledges are due September 16. Payments can be made at Citizens National Bank or mailed to I. I. Farmer. Field workers and others may still subscribe to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis Fund
I. 1
Citizens National Bank
Tuberculosis Society
Five Year Old Burned After Fall Into Boiling Water
A five year old son of Mrs. Bertha Chastain of Indian Springs fell into a kettle of boiling water at home on Monday. He sustained burns over about two thirds of his body from the shoulders down. Dr. Gilkinson attended and warned that the outcome depends on future developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Chastain
Indian Springs
Gilkinson
Pretty wedding unites Frank Orton and Goldie Horton
A pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday at noon at the First Methodist church parsonage. Mr Frank Orton a prominent Missouri farmer and Miss Goldie Horton of Norman Station were united in marriage by Rev R H Toole in the presence of the bride's sister and a friend of the groom. The couple will reside in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Orton
Missouri
Goldie Horton
Norman Station
R. H. Toole
CAH And Ladies Furnishings Stolen From Boston Store
Bedford bloodhounds traced the theft to the Boston store in Washington Indiana where a coat valued at 150 dollars another at 80 dollars and a dozen pairs of silk hose were taken along with 160 dollars from a box totaling 310 dollars. The proprietor doubts an arrest will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
Ind
Finger Severely Mashed in Railroad Yard Accident
Charlie Marley a brake man on the Bedford branch of the B and O suffered a crushed left little finger at a coupler in River vate yards. The injury was treated by the company surgeon. Noyle Radcliff, employed in Collinsville TL oil fields, returned home after a hip injury worsened and he resumed work nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Marley
Seyimour
Bedford
Marley
Noyle Radcliff
Collinsville
Standard Oil Fields
Death of Little Bertha Chastain in Home Boiler Accident
Bertha Chastain a five year old daughter of Mrs. Bertha Chastain of Cale near Indian Springs died after falling into a kettle of boiling water at her home Tuesday morning. News reports initially misidentified the victim as a boy. The child suffered severe scalds over about two thirds of her body with flesh peeling in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Bertha Chastain
Cale
Indian Springs
Notice to heirs and creditors in Kelly estate
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September term 1919 executor George M. Dodd filed final settlement vouchers for the estate of Mary F. Kelly deceased. The examination and action will be on September 19 1919. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. John R. Andrews Clerk. Dated August 27 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Kelly
Lawrence
George MM. Dodd
Mary I. Kelly
Circuit
John R. Andrews
Estate of Margaret J. Smith final settlement notice
Stanley T. Chrisler as administrator files final settlement of Margaret J. Smith deceased in Lawrence Circuit Court. Hearing to examine the account and vouchers is set for September 30, 1919. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why approval should not be granted. Dated September 4, 1919. Henry P. Pearson, Attorney for Estate.
Notice of final settlement in estate of Emily J. Johnson
In the Lawrence circuit court September term 1919 Effie Pleasant administratrix filed final settlement of the estate of Emily J. Johnson deceased The examination and action will be held September 12 1919 in the circuit court Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved Dated August 25 1919 R N Palmer Attorney for Estate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily J. Johnson
Lawrence Circuit Court
Effie Pleasant
Circuit Court
Notice of Administration for Charles Wagoner Estate
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Thompson Geiger as Administrator of the estate of Charles Wagoner deceased. The estate is expected to be solvent. Marshall Woolery acts as Attorney in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Charles Wagoner
Thompson Geiger
Marshall Woolery
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Springs
Mr. and
Mrs. Doyle Gra
Ham
P. B. Monical
Gertrude Rariden
Oscar Jkerd
Virginia
William Chambers
Mrs. Home Lee
Frances
Mrs
Steve Lee
Mr. Lee
Abner Lee
Onear Ykerd
Jeffersonville
Woh Fordyce and
Httle Son
Owensburg
Otsdwie
Conner Wykoff
Anderson Morris
North ’ Street
Manu
Facture Standard Dairy Pro
Rim
Red
Louisville
A. K. Sears
South
L Street
Truley S. Abbott
Daniel
John Carl
Lfe
Winnie Sears Bush
Pasadena
California
E. E. Mitchell
von Baker
von Graham
Noble Sears
17Th
Streets
Cons
GEO. A. Sears
W. B. Clark
Henry Struble Cut Stone Company
Noble Tatum
24Th Street
Ten Avenue
Pennant
Reds
Rariden
Bill Rariden
Riley Foddrill Jr
William Sit
Ler
Hob
Son Sunday
Lawrence Co
Anti T. B. Society
Mr. Frank
Orton
Miss Goldie
Horton
Washington, Ind
Little Bertha Chastain
Iridian
Margaret J. Smith
Stanley T. Chrisler
Henry P. Pearson
R. N. Palmer
Jesse J. Moore
Hannah Childs
H. M. Burnham
Moore
Taanbkood
Butghayn
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