Diamonds at stake in Willis vs Deebie case heard
In a nonjury Carlisle court action Judge Cowle ruled for the defendant in a dispute over a diamond ring worth 50 and diamond earrings valued at 50. Willis claimed the jewelry was pledged to remain with Deeble until marriage or be returned if she wed someone else. Deeble testified no conditions attached. The case drew local interest due to its unusual nature and prominent locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Frank Willis
Thomas J. Deebie
Fannie Pearce
Squire Cowle
Carlisle
Willis
Deeble
California
Defendent
Harry Siuefer
Loney Beach
Calif
J. R. Cauble
Vincennes
A. D. Cutler
Will H. Hays
Sullivan
Ten Saloons Out by Knox County Court Order
The Knox county commissioners court wiped out ten saloons in a single day after Vigo township remonstrance was filed and sustained. Six saloons shut at Bicknel, two at Westphalia, one at Sandborn, one at Edwardsport. The last will close its doors April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County Commissioners Court
Vigo
Bicknel
Westphalia
Sandborn
Edwardsport
Rare home grown lemon weighs 14 ounces in Carlisle area
Big Lemon, Mrs. Louis Haulton, four miles east of Carlisle, boasts a rare lemon growing in a tub indoors. The perfect fruit weighs 14 ounces, a standout among five on a two year old tree, with other lemons remaining unripe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Haulton
Carlisle
Open Letter to Indiana Democrats by Hon. Chas G Conn
Elkhart publisher Charles G Conn critiques the gubernatorial nomination and Democratic principles. He urges a clean energetic campaign and stresses relying on wage earners for party success. The missive frames Decadence as due to lack of adherence to Democratic tenets and calls for decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chas. G. Conn
Elkhart
Democratic Party
Willams
Isaac P. Gray
Williams
Albert G. Porter
Porter
Gray
Alvin P. Hovey
Hovey
Ira P. Chase
Democratic Organization
A Thorough Organization of the Party is Needed
Elkhart Indiana March 3 1908 a call to Indiana Democrats to reform party organization and curb corporate influence. The writer traces electoral results from 1872 to 1904, argues for renewed unity and stronger voter mobilization, and urges practical reforms over promises. He cites Governors Hendricks Williams Gray Porter Matthews Mount Durbin Hanly and stresses wage earners and honest governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Matthews
Matthews
Indiana
James A. Mount
Mount
Winfifield T. Durbin
Republian
Durbin
J. Frank Hanly
Hanly
Miss Edna Behrens and Nora Davison Visit Terre Haute
Primary teachers Edna Behrens and Nora Davison from Carlisle schools visited Terre Haute. Edna returned Sunday while Nora remained through Saturday as guests of Anna Behrens, Edna’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Behrens
Nora Davison
Carlisle
Terre Haute
Anna Behrens
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Fannie Deebie
Corporation
Thomas A. Hendricks
Hendricks
James B. Williams
Cartner’s
Cartner
Price
Geo. A. Ridgway
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