Trial Opens in Conley Blind-Tiger Case in Circuit Court
William Conley faces three counts for operating a venue selling intoxicating liquors unlawfully at his Gem Social Club north of the Farmers and Merchants Bank on Central avenue. Prosecutor Edwards outlines the club as a trumped up device to evade the option law while witnesses, including Barton Barker, testify. Conley takes the stand as the state argues that order for beer shows a retail liquor business managed by the defendant.
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Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Central Avenue
Edwards
Ing
William Conley
Gem Social Club
Conley
Social Club
Michael Winn
Barton Barker
Death of Jonas Scholl Loyal Lyons Station Resident at 71
Jonas Scholl lifelong Lyons Station resident and respected community figure died at ten minutes before seven this morning after a year of declining health. Aged 71, he was born on the Scholl homestead east of the city and spent his life near his birthplace. He married Sarah Widdows in 1864 and left four of six children, Edgar Scholl and Mrs. Sarah Holmes surviving, along with a widow, three brothers, and a sister Mamie Fisher. His funeral is planned for Thursday with arrangements incomplete.
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Jonas Schol
Lyons Station
Jonas Scholl
Scholl
Sarah Widdows
Edgar Scholl
Sarah Holmes
Glenwood
Elias Scholl
Daniel Scholl
Seattle
Washington
George Scholl
Baltimore
Maryland
Mamie Fisher
Child Hurts Chin In Bicycle Accident
Nine year old Eldon Hiers son of Mr and Mrs John Hiers of north Western avenue was injured when he fell from a bicycle while riding on the handlebars with a friend William Clark. His chin cut a gash about an inch and a half long requiring three stitches after a physician treated him at the scene.
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Eldon Hiers
John Hiers
North Western Avenue
William Clark
Rumored brothers in dispute after Saturday night fight
Police saw two brothers drinking and quarreling Saturday night but report no evidence of injuries. Local rumors claim one brother was seriously cut during the altercation.
Clouds Hit Nar Last Night In Grand Avenue Settlement
City treasurer Jake Clouds faced large bills after a council backed deal with the Hydraulic Company. A $3,696 balance for rental up to June 5 was approved, along with $500 to Washington lawyers D W McKee and Charles F Jones for Grand avenue litigation. Also $1,150 paid to Stoops Hinds Neal for water plant work. The compromise ends years of disputed rent and settlements.
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Jake Clouds
Hydraulic Company
D. W. McKee
Charles F. Jones
Washington
Grand Avenue
Mr. Jones
U.S. Supreme Court
Jake
Stoops
Johnston
Change of Venue Sought in Osborn Case by Taxpayers
Attorneys Conner and Chrisman seek a venue change for W. H. Q Osborn charged with manslaughter. Ten affidavits filed claim prejudice would prevent a fair trial in Fayette county. the state may respond later, delayed by the Conley case.
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Dally, Conner & Chrisman
W. H. Q Osborn
Sparks
William H
Box in Rushville hall reveals damp, decayed papers
A timeworn corner stone at Rushville's old Odd Fellows hall yielded a buried box. Investigators found the container damp and its papers badly deteriorated after 57 years.
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Rushville
Odd Fellows Hall
Norman Couple Attends Contention School Reunion
Lewis J. Edwards and his wife from Norman Oklahoma arrived in the city last evening and are guests of relatives. Edwards, an early News office caller, looks forward to a reunion with former classmates. He notes several promised attendees including Mrs Trusler of Washington.
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Mrs. Trusler
Washington
Connersville
Local Club Women Attend Federated Clubs Meeting
A delegation of Brookville area club women joined the Sixth district Federated Clubs representatives in Brookville for a session today. Attendees included Mrs. A. H. McFarlan, Mrs. J. H. Fearis, Miss Kate Heron, Mrs. W. F. Ochiltree, Miss Minnie Wilkin, Miss Martha Carter, and Miss Alla Bilby. The Brookville hosts planned diversions and a midday luncheon, followed by an automobile excursion to The Hermitage, home of artist J. Otis Adame.
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Brookville
A. H. McFarlan
J. H. Fearis
Kate Heron
W. FE. Ochiltree
Minnie Wilkin
Martha Carter
Alla Bilby
Hermitage
J. Otis Adame
Chicago Association of Commerce Aims at City Welfare
The Chicago Association of Commerce, a live body of about 2900 to 3000 Chicago men, covers 800 professions. It strengthens member business interests to a point, then shifts to public welfare when private interests conflict with Chicago’s best. It allies with public interest when public and private aims clash, even if members are affected.
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Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Funeral notice for Mrs Claire Jobe
The funeral for Mrs. Claire Jobe will take place tomorrow afternoon. The cortege departs from the west Eighth street residence at ten o'clock for the Lutheran church at Lyons Station where services will be held. Interment will follow in Union cemetery nearby. Those wishing to view the remains may do so from this evening until the funeral hour.
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Claire Jobe
West Eighth Street
Lyons Station
Union Cemetery
Deserted wife seeks work after being stranded in city
Mrs. Alice A. Steele a mother with a child arrived alone from New Lisbon and was aided by the police and a Ladies' Aid Society. She says her husband deserted her in Henry County and she hopes to find work in Hamilton, Ohio where she has friends. Police will buy a ticket to send her there for better chances.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Anderson
Connersville
Steel
New Lisbon
Henry County
Glenwood
Hamilton
Ohio
May Postal Totals Show Heavy Office Throughput
Post office records for May reveal 347 090 total pieces handled with 221 127 first class. Incoming mail reached 137 550 while outgoing was 25 043. Rural carriers delivered 8 754 letters and 37 521 newspapers alongside 4 220 magazines and collected 4 898 letters and 3 153 cards. City carriers walked 2238 miles and made 39 500 stops.
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DeHaven
Washington
Ulaman Explorer Held for Ransom
Turkish bandits hold German explorer Professor Richter on Mt Olympus near Salonika after kidnapping him last week. They demand a large ransom and a letter from Richter pleads with his government or friends to meet terms. Turkish troops advise against payment as they coerce locals to reveal the bandits’ hiding place.
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Salonika
Professor Richter
Mt. Olympus
Thessalay
Richter
Injury to finger leads to fatal blood poisoning
Michael Hayes, of this city, was summoned to Chicago Saturday by the death of his brother William Hayes. The brother suffered a finger injury long thought minor but later developed blood poisoning. Death occurred during amputation in an attempt to save his life.
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Michael Hayes
Chicago
William Hayes
Wrist Fracture From Local Pole Vaulting Incident
Russell Cupp an eleven year old boy the son of Mr and Mrs James Cupp of West Hill fractured his right wrist while pole vaulting with friends near his home. A physician set the bone promptly and the injury remains painful.
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Russell Cupp
James Cupp
West Hill
Russell
Miss White Goes to Mattoon Illinois
Miss Portia White has returned from Charleston Illinois where she took an examination and accepted a position as fifth grade teacher in Mattoon Illinois. EH A Turner former principal now superintendent showed her courtesies. Miss White’s mother and sister Ida will move to Mattoon.
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Portia White
Charleston
Illinois
Mattoon
A. Turner
Miss White
Ida
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Grand Avenue Case
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Lisbon
Alice A. Steele
Ulaman Explorer
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