Greene County Circuit Court Week Calendar
Greene County Circuit Court schedules a week of cases from Sept 18 to Sept 23 including damagers appeals and divorces. Notable matters include Woodward state v Woodward multiple damag es actions and several divorce disputes with others on the docket.
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State
Woodward
Shouse
May
Vandalia Coal Co
Cromwell
Persons
Greenway
Maze
Warner
White
Civil Docket Summary of Judgments and Foreclosures
The docket lists judgments for multiple plaintiffs including First National Bank of Jasonville for 95.60 and 90.52 against Shanklin parties, James Padgett and Ulysses Clark cases with 806.95, 302.35 awards, and London & Lancashire against Joseph Genester. Foreclosures involve Home Loan and Savings Association and Max Stein executor. receivers appointed in several cases. Divorces granted in Haseman and Abrell matters with custody and support orders. alimony set at 2.50 weekly in Mattie White v Clyde White. other actions include partition and sale reports.
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First National Bank of
Jasonville
Charles Shanklin
Mitchell B
Mitchell B. Shanklin
William E Shanklin
Wallace Thurlton
Mitchel B. Shanklin
James Padgett
Ulysses G. Clark
Sam Clark
John R
al Forbes
Max Stein
Moses Kaufman
John Davidson
Frank M. Harwood
Ora D. Haseman
Leonora Haseman
Hillard
Murel Abrell
Richard T. Abrell
Robert
Mattie White
Clyde D. White
Mattie Broshears
William C. Dorsey
Thomas I. Missed
Joseph RB. Padgett
Mattie W. Fellows
William B. Harrah
Guardian resignations and ward guardianship actions reported
Probate docket notes the resignation of George W. Clayton as guardian of James B. Clayton and others, with Thomas Shields appointed as guardian. It records Jerry Bender authorized to sell ward property and execute a deed. It also shows Fred E. Dyer authorized to spend 185.85 to educate ward G Louisa Maddox in a business college in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clayton
James B. Clayton
Thomas Shields
Jerry Bender
John F. Bender
Fred E. Dyer
G.louisa Maddox
Ward
Indianapolis
Corwin Will Probated in Greene Circuit Court
The will of Mathew Corwin was probated in Greene Circuit Court. It provides three items: payment of all debts and court costs, leaving all real and personal property to his widow Mary E. Corwin of Worthington in fee simple, and designates Mrs. Corwin as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin
Mathew Corwin
Greene Circuit Court
Mary E. Corwin
Worthington
Plot to Kidnap Mrs Harriman's Son
Three men, Marion A. Lufkin David McLoy and Ralph Zufelt alias Ralph Majors, are jailed on conspiracy charges in connection with a plan to kidnap Roland Harriman son of Mrs E H Harriman they hoped to ransom for 100000 dollars and threaten to harm him if payment failed Arrests were made near Island Park and Kilgore after a confession by one suspect and further questioning McLoy confessed while Zufelt denied involvement Deputy Sheriff Hudson James M Hudson brother of a local resident led the arrests and interceded before the plan could be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion A. Lufkin
David McLoy
Ralph Zufelt
Ralph Majors
Island Park
Roland Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Hudson
St. Anthony
Lowe
Kilgore
McLoy
Jufelt
Will Trade
George Edington
Lufkin
Teton Peak Chronicle
James M. Hudson
Civil Service Examinations Seek Male Stenographers and Typists
Greatly increased demand for male stenographers and typists in U S government service prompts frequent examinations in Washington D C Monthly tests for Departmental Service in male appointments at entrance salaries from 840 to 1000 dollars per year with advancement possible Some high earners reach about 1200 yearly rating requirements include at least 85 in stenography and two years office experience Applications available via the U S Civil Service Commission or the Board of Examiners in listed cities
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United States
Washington, D. C
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Boston
Mass
New York
N. Y
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Democrats to Hold Meetings in Greene County Towns
The Democratic speakers, led by Guy H. Humphreys James M. Hudson Claude E. Gregg and Seymour Riddle, tour Greene County towns from September 14 to September 30 speaking at 7 30 P M urging voter registration by October 9 and promising peace debt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Guy H. Humphreys
James M. Hudson
Cincinnati
Owensburg
Scotland
James H. Humphreys
Claude E. Gregg
Wright Township
Plum Branch
Red Rough
Ellis School House
Stafford Township
Ellis School
Bedwell School
Fields School House
Seymour Riddle
Solsberry
Koleen
Newberry
Marco
Bloomfield
Florence Lowder to John French Tie The Knot Tonight
Mrs Florence Lowder and John French a Brownsville Texas resident will marry tonight at her home at eight oclock Rev R W Fish of the Methodist church officiates Relatives and intimate friends attend with ice cream and cake served The couple will move to Texas soon where French builds a canal and serves as president and manager of the Indiana Canal Company Friends extend best wishes to the couple homewardbound to Browns ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lowder
John French
Brownsville
Texas
R. W. Fish
Methodist Church
Indiana Canal Company
Forty Year Township Trustees Record Challenged
Trustees for Forty Years Stafford township present and challenge State for record of ex trustees still living. Names include Frank Ramsey elected 1876 and 1878, John French 1880–1884, G H Hendren 1884–1888, John Fitzgerald 1888–1890, S N Yeoman 1850–1894, Lowry Maddox 1894–1900, Wm Hunter 1900–1904, Jake Garrett 1904–1908, Wm Squires 1908–1914, Oliver Williams two years. All are living. Plaintiffs invite reunion for a group photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford Township
Frank Ramsey
John French
G. H. Hendren
John Fitzgerald
S. N. Yeoman
Lowry Maddox
Wm. Hunter
Jake Garrett
Wm. Squires
Oliver Williams
Local Students Set for College Next Year
Will Attend College Bloomfield will be represented in the various colleges the coming year by the following young people Misses Elizabeth Osborn and Cora Johnson will return to DePauw University and Miss Margaret Fish will enter there this year. Lawrence Pate and George Cravens will attend Wabash College at Crawfordsville. Wayne Miles will attend Purdue University at Lafayette and Paul Kessler the University of Illinois. Misses Helen Cravens Lucile Herold Jessie McCracken Bonnie Bennett and Caroline Stein. Bernard Cravens Alva Miles and Hobart Hancock will go to Indiana University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Elizabeth Osborn
Cora Johnson
DePauw University
Margaret Fish
Lawrence Pate
George Cravens
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Wayne Miles
Purdue University At
Lafayette
Paul Kessler
University of Ilinois
Helen Cravens
Lucile Herold
Jessie McCracken
Bonnie Bennet
Caroline Stein
Bernard Cravens
Alva Miles
Hobart Hancock
Indiana University
Reuben Hunter Killed by Bull at Marco Farm
Reuben Hunter, a prominent farmer and stock breeder near Marco, was gored and trampled to death by a bull in a woodland pasture adjoining the barn lot. His body was found about 6 pm after a search began when he failed to return home. The Hunters were longtime Marco residents and operators of a grist and saw mill and large stock holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Hunter
Marco
Hunter
Wm. Hunter
Stafford Township
Frank Hunter
Greene County
Declared Insane Civil War Veteran Is Placed Under Guardian
John R. Allen, a Bloomfield resident and Civil War veteran, was last Saturday declared of unsound mind. He possesses personal property valued at 700 dollars and receives a 25 dollar monthly pension. James M. West was appointed guardian and has assumed charge of his affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Allen
Allen
Bloomfield
James M. West
Bloomfield Band Earns Honorable Mention at Indianapolis Tourney
The Bloomfield band earned an honorable mention at the Bloomfield mothers group hosted band tournament at the Indianapolis motor speedway last Saturday. Nineteen bands competed and three prizes were awarded with Bloomfield among the two honorable mention recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers of the Bloomfield
Indianapolis
Bloomfield Band
Kuhn Speakings Draw Big Crowds Across Greene County
The Kuhn speaking tour in Greene County attracted large audiences in Bloomfield Linton Worthington and Jasonville with enthusiastic cheers. The Lyons meeting was rain-affected yet highly spirited. Kuhn is praised as an exceptional orator in the state, with national regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Kuhn
Greene County
Bloomfield
Linton
Worthington
Jasonville
Lyons
Kuhn
Marriage of Miss Edington and Hobart Combs Reported
Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Joaquin Edington daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Edington to Hobart Combs son of Mr and Mrs James Combs of Rockwood. The couple wed last April in New Albany where Edington visited a friend. Mrs Combs a Bloomfield high school graduate and former State University student has taught at Koleen for two years. Combs also Bloomfield graduate and State University attendee will teach the advance grades in Mineral school next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaquin Edington
E. W. Edington
Hobart Combs
James Combs
Rockwood
New Albany
Edinton
Combs
Bloomfield High School
State University
Koleen
Mineral School
Family Reunion Of Newsom Descendants Near Switz City
The descendants of Jack Newsom gathered for their annual reunion at the Louie Moore home, about one mile from Switz City. Mrs Moore is a Newsom daughter and granddaughter of Jack. Tables were set in a grove, swings provided entertainment, and about fifty family members attended including E. E Knapp family of Bloomfield and Vaughn Taylor with two children of Camp Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Newsom
Bloomfield
Louie Moore
Switz City
Moore
John Newsom
E. E Knapp
Edna
Vaughn Taylor
Camp Ground
Pioneer Days Of Uncle Jerry Hatfield
Uncle Jerry Hatfield of Greene County is among the area’s oldest men. The piece recounts his birth in 1826, long farming life, Civil War service, tobacco use, bear and wolf hunts, and a wish to reach 100 years. It notes family ties, move from Tennessee to Indiana, and recent job at Clinton school for Victor Wilson.
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Jerry Hatfield
Greene County
Isaac Deckard
Marco
Jerry
Isaac
Jeremiah Hatfield
Emanuel
Nancy Hatfield
Campbel County
Tenn
Jasper Hatfield
Washington Township
Mary Edington
General Ashcraft
Elizabeth Records
Ark
Indiana
Owensburg
Atlanta
Bloomfield
Bald Knobs
Georgia
Switz City
Marsh
Bloomfield merchants tout locality as top trading point
Fifteen Busy Bloomfield merchants claim the town is the best trading center as ads run over 15 weeks in a Victrola contest. Local shops from Parrish to Jones Lumber emphasize service, variety, and bargains across townships including Richland Center Jefferson Grant and Cass with frequent calls to acts like heating installs and wagon needs.
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Bloomfield
Star
Fairplay
Richland
Parrish
Center
Mansfield
Stockton
al Williams
White River
Eel River
Jefferson Township
Vanmeter and Company
Jackson Township
Spooner and Hays
Grant Township
Neidigh
Pairplay
Jones Lumber Company
Taylor
S. D. Miles
F. L. Burke
Smith
Hannah
Cass
Hasler Brothers
Washington
L. H. Stalcup
McCracken
Vanmeter Hardware Company
Lighland
Bicycle Accident Injures Madge Workman
Madge Workman daughter of Harley Workman living with grandparents in the north part of town was struck on the walk by W E Trueblood's son who was riding a bicycle. The pedal cut a place in her side and she was taken to a physician where she is reported as getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Workman
Harley Workman
W. E. Trueblood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greene County Circuit Court
John T. Singleton
Chicago, Terre Haute
South Eastern
R. R. Co
Virgil O. Keller
Thomas Richardson
Malcolm Reed
Samuel E. West
Mary Watson
Harry L. Watson
Jones Lumber Co
Hays Roach
Jasper M. Huffman
Josiah R. Huffman
John Mollett
Jack McGuire
Thomas J. Johnson
Cannis A. Johnson
Mahion W. Gilbreath
Henry Wasmer
United States Civil Service Examinations
John A. Mellhenny
Ships OF the County
Pas
Ture
The
Uncle Jerry Hatfield
Clinton
Victor Wilson
Clinton School
Wilson
Hanover
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