Family Quarrel Sparks Courtroom Drama as Wife Is Arrested
A domestic dispute escalates to a court scene when a husband has his wife taken into custody. The incident highlights ongoing family tensions and police involvement as the case proceeds.
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
1
A domestic dispute escalates to a court scene when a husband has his wife taken into custody. The incident highlights ongoing family tensions and police involvement as the case proceeds.
The court calendar shows daily dockets from Monday Jan 29 through Saturday Feb 3 including cases such as Dorsey v Fougerouse Smith v Smith Funkhouser v Funkhouser Vanderburgh v Vanderburgh Pirtle v Pirtle Dempsey v Dempsey Davis v Davis Webber v Webber Rowe v Wells and a tax and multiple estate and divorce actions with several administratrix appointments and bank suit First National Bank of Shelburn v Curry et al listed among Sullivan county cases.
In Worthington court records, Harry Welch won $259 in a burial-related judgment against Nick Cassassa Est. State v. Burcham saw a deadly weapons case and a 1 fine for drawing. State v. Fleener involved a 50 dollar assault verdict. Frank Taylor’s parole revoke led to 30 days at the penal farm after intoxication conviction.
Paul Y. Davis and Avis Claris Bryan. Harrison Heaton and Daisy Hamlin, both of Linton. Herman Delaisse and Bertha E. Carliss, both of Linton.
W. I. Carter continues in the auto livery business here as the year begins, marking the first of the year with his long running operation. The article notes his ongoing presence in local transportation services and hints at stable local demand.
The Owen County Journal notes a Ford dealer who has driven over 125000 miles since starting his business eight years ago. He owned four Ford cars, used $1800 in tires, and consumed about seven thousand gallons of gasoline. His longest day was 250 miles and he has had only one, non fault, accident.
The church announces next Sunday's schedule with Merritt Owen as pastor presenting the second sermon on Knowledge within the Christian Addition series. Morning service at 10:30, Sunday school active, loyalty to work urged for 9:30, C. E. service at 6:00, evening service at 7:00, chorus to lead a musical program. all welcome.
Evangelistic meetings start February 4 at 10 30 a m with a sermon by Dist Supt Dr A H Pitkin. Each evening features a sermon on The Modern Christian by local pastors and special music by multiple choirs and quartets. District Superintendent to attend quarterly conference Saturday evening urging strong financial report.
Postmaster George E. Endres has two 12 pounder mountain howitzers and forty 12 pound cannon balls. The ordinance was obtained by a bill urged by Congressman William A. Cullop and requested by Endres. The artillery is stored in the G A R hall, to be placed in the Court house yard nearby.
A. H W Greenhow, once of Spencer, killed his wife and then died by suicide in Albuquerque New Mexico Saturday night. Mrs Greenhow was the daughter of David I Spear and wife of Indiana polis.
The president calls for universal adoption of Monroe Doctrine principles. He argues for nations to determine their own development, avoid entangling alliances, and pursue freedom of the seas and arms moderation. He asserts American and global support for consent of the governed and peaceful order.
The Indiana House passed Wright bill to ban manufacturing sale distribution and advertising of alcoholic beverages. The measure, approved 70 to 28, would enforce a dry regime starting January 1 1918.
A humorous piece from a country schoolboy praising editors while lampooning doctors and spelling, arguing editors are born, not made. He compares editors to missing links, describes editors living in the bushes after the flood, and jokes about editors facing swearing for mistakes versus funerals for doctors.
Governor James P. Goodrich is accused in Indianapolis hearings of owning Union Heat Light and Power and failing to file annual reports as required by public utility law. Critics question whether a commission under Goodrich control can fairly investigate his utilities and enforce penalties after four years.
Russell G. Hathaway of Linton Indiana receives the Jake Gimbel prize for mental attitude in athletics at Indiana University this year.
The annual prize honors the student showing the best mental attitude in athletics among juniors or seniors. It includes the interest on $500 for one year and a gold medal. Funded by Mr. Gimbel of Vincennes, with the Indiana athletics in mind. Last year Claude Ewing of Clinton received his A B degree. judges from the faculty select the award.
A freight wreck on the S C railroad near Victoria Wednesday night disrupted service. Wreckers from Effingham worked to clear the track as David Bland unloaded a livestock load for later shipment. An east bound passenger train failed to reach Bloomfield until near noon Thursday.
It was announced that country listings could not be compiled in this issue and will appear in the next issue on Tuesday. The notice indicates a delay in publishing the full set of country notices.
Mrs. W. R. Cravens spent Wednesday in Indianapolis. Mrs. Herbert Priest of Linton visited relatives in Bloomfield Thursday. Miss Hazel Slinkard of Newberry visited her aunt, Mrs. W. F. Spooner, Wednesday. Simon Shehee of Switz City called at the Democrat office on business Wednesday. A. M. Beasley Rufus Edington and Wm. Humphreys of Linton were in Bloomfield on business Thursday. John Grounds of Washington township was in Bloomfield Tuesday. John Gorman returned Tuesday from a hospital operation in Indianapolis. Miss Mary Stalcup is home from Indiana University for a few days with her parents. Mrs. H. E. Cushman returned to Indianapolis Thursday. Mrs. James Walker returned to Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday. O. R Rodarmel bought the Star Grocery from Edington and Lucas and will run it as sole owner. Mrs. John W. O'Harrow is sick with pneumonia at home on North Walnut Street.
Governor James P. Goodrich removes Edwin M. Lee from the public utility commission Tuesday. Lee's attorney serves notice he will not comply until the legality is court tested, and Lee's attempt to offer services to the commission is refused by Chairman Thomas Duncan. Lee plans mandamus to halt successor salary.
Harvey A Wonder and Goldie Cushman of Linter wed ten days ago. Tuesday Mrs Wonder filed for divorce citing cruel treatment and fear of personal violence and requests restoration of her maiden name Goldie Cushman.
Grafton Anderson and Joseph Maddox, Lyons youths, members of the second Indiana regiment, have been released from guard duty and are expected home in a few days.
Palm Beach resident Richie Simpson writes a letter to friends back home describing coastal scenes and social life during a winter visit. He details weather, local outlets, and neighborhood chatter, conveying a breezy, personal update from the officer of a southern retreat.
Richie Simpson reports from West Palm Beach Florida on January 20 describing mild January weather with temperatures 70 to 82 degrees, barefoot children and light clothing, and crowded concerts. He notes a large Palm Beach hotel opening with 1500 guests and 2000 rooms, frequented by New York millionaires, plus banks and post offices operating as usual. He warns visitors to bring some spending money as Florida tourism heavily relies on tourist dollars.
At the American mine in Bicknell, Harry Hill was caught by falling coal Tuesday and suffered a compound fracture of the left arm. He was taken to a Vincennes hospital. Freeman Haag also sustained a mashed foot from the same incident.
The house approved a bill to call a constitutional convention by an 87 to 10 vote. It provides for delegate selection on the third Tuesday in September and the convention to be held on the second Tuesday in January 1918.
Robert Morris aged father of John T. Morris a state field accountant and former Martin County auditor died January 19 at his home in Rutherford township Martin County. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the Truelove chapel. Morris was born in Ohio in 1834 and moved to Indiana with his parents at age ten.
Mildred, seven year old daughter of Rev. A. P. Bentley of the M. E. church, Sandborn, is ill with scarlet fever and precautions are in force to curb contagion. Edith Louis, also of Sandborn, is recovering from measles.
A promotional notice offering a one year subscription to the Bloomfield Democrat and the Terre Haute Tribune for 3.00 dollars, with emphasis on timely payment. readers are urged to send in their subscription while the offer lasts.
In order to settle the Babbet Kauf man estate will sell a three room house and vacant lots in a good location. Max Stein. Phone 90 Lyons.
Born to Mr and Mrs Cliffie Dixon in South Bloomfield on January 24 a baby boy joins the family.
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