Eel River Ditch Case Rises Again in Courts
In Brazil July 15 the Mizer ditch project to straighten widen and deepen the West River from Wheal's bridge to White River faces new litigation. Clay county landowners sue auditor and treasurer to stop distributing excess funds to original landowners taxed for the improvement. After final accounting a balance of 85000 remained. opponents want proportional distribution to current landowners, not the original taxpayers. Lawyers Dyer Burns Weaver defend claimants list includes Boyd Hubbell Barton Carson Arthur Foster Lynch Dalton Falk Blanton Blair Cromwell Stockrahan Heaton and Brown.
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Clay Circuit
Clay County
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Fred FE. Dyer
Green County
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Clay City
Fred Weaver
Charles H. Boyd
Mary Hubbell
William Barton
Emmet Carson
James Drat¢e
Cecelia Arthur
Everett Morris
Henrietta Foster
Fred Lynch
George and
Rose Dalton
Winston Falk
Elmer Blanton
Clara E. Blair
Harry Cromwell
Wm. F. Stockrahan
Riland Cress
Jos C. Whitaker
Elizabeth Flatoe
Chas WF. Corbin
William Heaton
Sylvester Brown
Sullivan Coroner Weds Greene County Woman
Sullivan Indiana July 15 Coroner William H McGrew and Bloomfield resident Mrs Kittie K Brooks were married last Wednesday afternoon Rev Hartman Bloomfield Church officiating The bride is the daughter of Dr J W Gray of Bloomfield The couple's reception at the McGrew home featured a wedding supper prepared by Lester McGrew and other relatives
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Mrs Lester McGrew
Miners Vote 25000 Aid for British Struggle
Springfield July 15. Illinois Mine Workers vote a 25000 donation to aid British miners in their wage fight. Referendum count announced today.
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Springfield
Ill
Woman Finds Sleep With Pinkham Remedies
Mrs Belle Thompson in Ropeville Georgia describes long insomnia and poor appetite. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a wash, she reports better sleep, energy, and ability to care for her three children. She credits both products for her improved well being.
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Lydia BE
Lanny Tuompeos
Ropeville
Georgia
Tydia
Pinkham
Home-Coming Week 70 Opens at Morris Chapel
The annual home coming of the Methodist churches of the Cass charge opens at Morris Chapel July 19 through 25 with nightly services led by visiting ministers and a closing all meeting on Sunday. Details include basket dinner at noon, morning talks by Rev. A L Welker, afternoon and evening speakers, and choirs from Hymera and Old Tricksy church providing music.
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Morris Chapel
Charles Mundell
Mt. Calvary
Watkins
Mt. Moriah
A. L. Williams
Paxton
West
Bethel
W. J. Williams
Gass
J. R. McBride
Long’s. Chapel
L. Welker
Hymera
James Todd
John Begle
Old Trikqy Y ‘Church
Dead hermit identified as Missouri family killer
Tulsa July 15 Positive ID of an aged hermit who died last Thursday as George Taylor, the man who killed a Missouri family 22 years ago. P B Christy of Tulsa, Taylor's boyhood friend, confirmed the slayer's identity. Others who knew Taylor in Missouri also identify the recluse as the long-escaped suspect. Taylor lived alone in a shanty by the Arkansas river for years.
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Tulsa
Okla
George Taylor
P. B. Christy
Taylor
Missouri
Arkansas River
Cat Adopts Young Rat in Marion Barn Scene
In Marion Indiana on July 15 a cat was found nursing four baby rats in a barn manger. P E Smith reported the mother cat clutched a rat as he moved them, then returned it to the litter when he removed the young rodent.
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Marion
Ind
P. E. Smith
Ballooning Drunk Climbs 100-Foot Tower in East Chicago
A drunk man in East Chicago declared he was a balloon and planned to float back to the old country. He climbed a 100 foot electric sight tower and officials called the fire department to stop him from leaping.
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United Prabs Diepatch
Chicago
Old Country
Miners of District 10 to Hold Ninth Annual Picnic Beauty Contest
Terre Haute July 16. Miners of the Eleventh District set Aug 14 for their ninth annual picnic with a new daughters beauty contest for ages 14 to 18. Local unions to nominate entrants with final judging at the stadium on picnic day. Entries open until minutes before judging. judges to be named later. no votes, no clothing influence, prize based on beauty of physique and facial features.
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Terre Haute
Ithe
Evangelist Is Bootlegger in Gary Police Probe
United Press Dispatch Gary Indiana July 16 reports an evangelist retired from the pulpit after an investigation. Police discovery found 99 gallons of pure alcohol in his garage as part of the probe into bootlegging activities.
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Gary
Ind
Used Truck Bargain Offer Captures Shoppers Interest
A local dealership promotes savings on pre owned trucks drawing buyers to check inventory. Shoppers are advised to act quickly as limited units remain and prices are advertised to attract quick sales.
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