Raid on bootlegger’s home ends with man shot in face
Members of the Horse Thief Protective association raided the home of an alleged bootlegger in Odon last night. A defender inside fired a double barreled shotgun through a window as the raid began, striking William Bunch in the face and injuring him severely. Bunch was taken to Freeman hospital for treatment, where he is not believed to be fatally injured though his face is badly punctured. The shooter was later arrested and is jailed in Washington on a charge of shooting with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Horse. Thief Protective Association
Homses
Odon
William Bunch
Freeman Hospital
Bunch
Afa T
Washington
Damage suit filed in Knox Circuit Court
Elijah C. Williamson as administrator of Mattie Ashley’s estate filed a suit in Knox Circuit Court against Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway seeking 10000. The Dec 25 1922 collision near Sandborn killed Mattie and Alonzo Ashley as their car was struck on the tracks. Plaintiffs cite obstructed track view, lack of warning, and train speed of 25 mph with steam off. Surviving heirs Edith Williamson Mary Clark and Agnes Pearson named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah C. Williamson
Mattie Ashley
Knox Circuit
Pittsburg
Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis’ Railway Company
Alonzo Ashley
Sandborn
New Bridge Approach at Hazelton Holding Strong
Despite days of rainfall and a high White River, the Hazelton bridge approach in Vincennes Indiana remains firm with minimal earth slippage. State highway crews work to pack gravel and rock, ensuring the grade handles traffic while river levels fluctuate but are seen as not causing a new rise at Decker or Hazelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
White River
Hazelton Bridge
Décker
Hazelton
Bet on a Hoss Race Warns Uncle Eben Says
A local saying from Uncle Eben declares betting on a horse race is wrong, arguing a bettor’s judgment mirrors his morals and is inherently faulty. The remark reflects community views on gambling and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Bandits Capture Two Shot At Pearl Street Exchange
In a hotel lobby on Pearl Street, two illicit gunmen were captured after an exchange of shots. A hotel clerk reported a small sum of money stolen, while a third man acting as lookout escaped. Local authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampt
Pearl Stry
Tommy Gibbons to Fight Fred Fulton in February in St Paul
St Paul, Minn, Dec 27. Tommy Gibbons agreed to meet Fred Fulton in a ten round bout in St Paul in February. It will be Gibbons first match since his bout with Jack Dempsey at Shelby Montana, part of a program he believes will lead to a return match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Tommy Gibbons
Fred Fulton
St.Paul
Gibons
Jack Dempsey
Shelby
Mont
Charles Easter Crushed by Falling Slate at Mine
Charles Easter, 41, of Worthington, was severely injured at the Stalcup wagon mine three miles northwest of Worthington when a mass of slate fell on him about 8 am. Fellow workers freed him, an ambulance rushed him to Freeman City hospital, where doctors voiced little hope for recovery. He is married and resides with his family in Worthington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Easter
Worthington
Stalcup
Easter
Freeman City Hospital
New Year to Bring U S Call for Income Return
Washington December 27 A week from Tuesday with Christmas bills due Uncle Sam will begin calling 7 000 000 taxpayers to file 1923 income tax returns The filing period runs January 1 to March 15 Forms for individuals corporations partnerships and other returns will be available January 1 at IRS offices nationwide The IRS will mail about 7 000 000 1922 returns Forms 1040 A have been revised to a single sheet covering three questions on income with all instructions on the reverse side
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam
Revenue Act
Collectors of
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Home Loan and Savings Association Stockholders Urged to Bring Pass-books
Notice to stockholders to bring in pass-books by December 25 for crediting of semi annual dividends. W. F. Stover Assistant Secretary signs the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Loan and Savings Associsition
Pleass
W. F. ‘Stover
Asst
Market Prices Reported for Grains and Livestock
The notice lists wheat at 1.00, corn at 1.25, oats at 0.45, timothy hay at 22.00, and 25.00. Live stock prices show hogs at 7.25 to 7.85, steers 9.25 to 10.00, calves 6.50 to 7.00, bulls 4.50 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Hay
End of Cologne 4711 Era Ends Legacy of Scent
The famous Eau de Cologne known as 4711, made by the Cologne firm, has closed down after two centuries. Supply remains plentiful though Cologne is credited with its manufacture. The secret recipe traces to an Italian immigrant named Farina who secured the formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Farina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Astallslate Shingles
Novak
Lloyd
Humphreys
Bloomfield
Victor
Terre ‘Haute Ironnoe
Ravard Fioldt
China
Chapman
Cooper
Second St. N. W
Zito
Chas
Jerrald
C.P. Millers
Barnes
Birst St. S.Y
Hazelton Holding
Tommy
Gibbons
Worth
Ington
U.S
Home Loan and Savings Association
Corinne *Gellfigh
Frank Maye
Goldwyn
Charles Brabin
France
Elinor Glyn
Circle Theatre
Indianapolis
Indiana Theatre
Terre Haute
Wagon Market
W. J. Hamilton
Cushings
Winter Garden
N. Main Street
Ax & Fry's Grocery
Afamily
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!