Assessors Report Progress Ahead of June Board
County assessors reported Saturday with some still finishing work. Completed by J. M. Armstrong Sand Creek Lark M. Walters Fugit and Frank Cord Marion township. County assessor J. M. Redington and deputy Miss Redington review tax schedules with the books as the county board of review set to meet June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Armstrong
Sandcreek
Lark M. Walters
Fugit
Frank Cord
Marion Township
J. M. Redington
Miss Redington
County Board of Review
Kentucky Guards Arrive at Maysville to Counter Night Riders
After Them Companies A and C Second Regiment Kentucky state guards arrived in Maysville Tuesday morning armed and prepared for action. The troops assembled at the armory at daybreak while authorities monitor night rider movements via spies reporting to the adjutant general in Frankfort.
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Kentucky State Guards
Maysville
Adjutant General’s
Frankfort
Memorial List Of Local Soldiers Who Passed Away
The article lists dead old soldiers since last decoration: A. P. Bone July 7 1907 Spencer Clemons September 4 1907 M D Tackett September 17 1907 W R Elder January 15 1908 James W Fiscus April 3 1908 D R VanBus kirk April 15 1908 John Suttles April 29 1908 A memorial sermon will be preached at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at two by Rev W G Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Bone
Spencer Clemons
M. D. Tackett
W. R. Elder
James W. Fiscus
D. R. VanBuskirk
John Suttles
Christian Church
W. G. Johnston
Ministers Lead Sunday Meat Market Closures in St Paul
In St Paul the ministers of the town persuaded local meat markets to close on Sunday. Traders sign an agreement to keep shops shut on the Sabbath, urging residents to stock up Saturday night for Sunday meals. Rev J W Corrary of the M E church pushed for more Sunday closures, with uncertain results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Sheloyville
Batterton's 50¢ Book Line Highlights Classic Titles
The store features a 50¢ book line with titles including The Yoke Soul of Tarsus Vashti The Port of Missing Men The Lion and the Mouse At the Mercy o Tiberius and hundreds of other works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsus
Tiberius
Batterton’s
For Mother's Sake High School Play Shown At Opera House
The senior class presented the play For Mother's Sake at the opera house on Tuesday evening. A large audience praised the performance which featured a wide cast including Joshua Jarvis Giles Gray Count de Courville Roy Hunter Gerald Murray Robert Thomas Upson Downs John Crooks Joe Clark Carl Billings Mulchney Ronald Ruddell Munson Carl Turner Erastus Reynolds Oliver Kessing Letitia Reynolds Mary Robison Mrs Reynolds Jensie Biddinger Minervia Crackett Elva Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Joshua Jarvis
Giles Gray
Count de Courville
Roy Hunter
Gerald Murray
Robert Thomas
Upson Downs
John Crooks
Joe Clark
Carl Billings
Mulchney
Ronald Ruddell
Munson
Carl Turner
Erastus Reynolds
Oliver Kessing
Letitia Reynolds
Mary Robison
Mrs. Reynolds
Jensie Biddinger
Minervia Crackett
Elva Grove
Murderer Seeks Forgiveness In Rushville New Trial
Leslie Bundrant, the man convicted of killing Charles Coleman in Rushville last fall, asks forgiveness as he faces a new trial after being sentenced to death. He claimed guilt only after assurance of avoiding the gallows, with ties to a Rushville woman alleged in the plot. Bundrant’s wife and mother reside in Mt. Sterling Kentucky and Judge Sparks of Rush County is expected to grant a life-imprisonment option.
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Leslie Bundrant
Charles Coleman
Rushville
Coleman
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Sparks
Rush County
Speakers Named for County Commencement Addresses
The county selects speakers for township commencements. Washington and Clinton townships will meet in Greensburg on June 12 with Ernest H. Lindley of Indiana University. Saltcreek IDC Newpoint hosts June 1 with Rev. Thomas H. Kuhn. Adams June 4 at Adams Fugit June 5 Clarksburg Sand Creek Marion Letts June 6 Clay Burney June 11 with C. B. Coleman of Butler College.
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Washington
Clinton
Greensburg
Ernest H. Lindley
Philosophy
Indiana University
Saltcreek Township
Newpoint
Thomas H. Kuhn
Adams Township
Adams
Fugit
Clarksburg
Sandcreek
Marion
Letts
Clay
Burney
C. B. Coleman
History
Butler College
Houghton Promises New Depot in July at Y Site
Word from the State Railroad Commissioners says H F Houghton general superintendent of the Big Four railroad promises a new depot in July to be located at the Y. If not done soon the city should compel relocation and fulfill a promise made over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Houghton
Big Four Railroad
Mass Meeting in Greensburg Addresses Saloon Question
Sunday afternoon a mass meeting at the Baptist church led by Rev. Johnston of the Christian church drew a crowded crowd. He spoke on the saloon question and its relation to Greensburg city. A separate women’s meeting at the First M. B. church led by Rev. Beach also drew a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Johnston
Christian Church
Greensburg
Our City
M. OB
Beach
Death on Fence Line Reported as Desperate Tragedy
The body of Edward Glass, about seventy five, was found hanging head down from a farm fence three miles west of town. A letter on his person addressed to Mrs Barbara Glass was found, and coroner Morgan arranged for identification by John Warner. The man left a wife and two daughters. body moved to Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Glass
Frank Robbins
R. A. McCoy
Henry Rethlake
Rethlake
Barbara Glass
Watt Street
Jeffersonville
Morgan
John ©. Warner
Marion
Warner
Memorial Sunday Service Plans and Church Notices
May 24th is Memorial Sunday plans urge patriotic themes for all services. Each congregation should display a flag and flowers while Sunday school leaders speak on blessings to the nation’s children. Children to bring a flower and all worshipers to sing My Country ’Tis of Thee. Rev W G Johnston to deliver the post sermon at 2 p m at the Christian church. House cleaning tips advertise Batterton for wallpaper values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Land of Liberty
W. G. Johnston
The
Christian Church
Farmer Injured In Field Accident Near St Paul
Clyde Thornburg a prominent farmer living about a mile south of St Paul sustained a serious head and face injury Saturday morning when a core drill broke and threw him to the ground near his horses. Dr Howard of St Paul attended. injuries not dangerous though confinement to home for several days expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Thornburg
St. Paul
Dr. Howard
Pleasant Surprise Marks McKee Birthday
George E. McKee of West North street received a pleasant surprise Sunday morning for his fifty six birthday anniversary. Attending were relatives including son Charles J. McKee and family of Louisville Kentucky Marion Ayres and family and John McKee and family of St Paul Joe Odell and Ed Ridler of Fairland Emmons Leffler and wife of Adams Mrs Mary E Cole and daughter Maud of Cincinnati and Dr C F Kercheval and family. An elegant dinner followed for a warm family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. McKee
West North Street
Charles J. McKee
Louisville
Kentucky
Marion Ayres
John McKee
St. Paul
Joe Odell
Ed Ridler
Fairland
Emmons Leffler
Adams
Mary E. Cole
Miss Maud
Cincinnati
Rev W J Armitage Speaks On Prison Life At City Church
Rev W J Armitage delivered a stirring address at the Church of God on his four year prison sentence on a false charge. His vindication lent boldness as he described life behind bars to a crowded audience and he plans a return visit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Armitage
Church of God
Armitage
Death of Mrs Mohr in Gainesville
Mrs Caroline Mohr aged 67 died Friday morning after a pneumonia illness. A lifelong Gainesville resident she was well known and respected. The body was interred Monday at Millhouses. She is survived by a number of children.
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Caroline Mohr
Gainesville
Millhouses
Purdue Commencement Speakers Named for June Exercises
Exercises on June 6 and 10 at Purdue University will feature Dr. Harvey W. Wiley delivering the address to graduates as chief of the U S department of agriculture bureau of chemistry. Bishop Charles P. Anderson of Chicago will give the baccalaureate address on Sunday afternoon June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington D. C
Charles P Anderson
Chicago
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Milford
Batterton
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