Perkins Turned Down a Warm Machine Gun Offer at Herrin
Emmett Perkins of Bicknell and teammates were in West Frankfort during the Herrin massacre. A gunmen urged Perkins to operate a machine gun at 10 AM, but he refused and left town. The Bicknell Braves observed the chaos as shots and raiding spread. armed crowds and gun rumors filled the day, with townsfolk anxious and departing by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Perkins
Bicknell
West Frankfort
Herrin
Bicknell News
Fred Stalcup
Dec Lynn
Emmet Hittem Perkins
Arthur Woodville
Clint St. John
Jimmy Powers
Perkins
Slope
Veach
Vlbe
Ravages of the Gypsy Moth Across Massachusetts
The gypsy moth, introduced in Medford in 1860 during silkworm hybridization experiments, escaped and became a serious pest by 1880s. Massachusetts spent about $1,000,000 fighting it between 1890 and 1900, though the insect faded briefly and later returned after campaigns ended.
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Medford
Mass
Massachusetts
We Guarantee This Speak Well of Others Quote
A concise maxim from the Boston Transcript urges that praising others builds trust and enhances the speaker’s reputation. It frames ethical praise as a social asset and a guide to interpersonal respect.
Minister Found Guilty in West Virginia Murder Trial
The Rev. J. E. Wilburn was found guilty of second degree murder by a Jefferson County circuit court jury after a two week trial related to the fatal August shooting of a Logan deputy sheriff during miners protests in the southern coal fields. The jury deliberated one hour and 25 minutes. Wilburn remained calm and impassive upon hearing the verdict.
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Charles Town
W. Va
J. E. Wilburn
Logan
Jefferson County
Indianapolis Wheat and Livestock Prices Report
Market notes from Indianapolis show wagon market Wheat at 1.05 to 1.07 per bushel with several cents quoted. oats at 45 to 47 cents. timothy hay priced between 15.00 and 17.00. Live stock: hogs heavies around 11.00. steers 9.00 to 9.50. calves 7.50 to 8.50. bulls 4.75 to 5.50.
Teachers Examination Names for Bloomfield Licenses Today
A Bloomfield teachers license exam list includes Misses Mary Jones Edith Bray Esther Duhne Mary Grounds Beulah Taylor and Messrs Roy Clayton Lawrence Clayton as writers for teachers licenses today.
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Bloomfield
Misses Mary Jones
Edith Bray
Esther Duhne
Mary Grounds
Beulah Taylor
Roy Clayton
Lawrence Clayton
Woman Too Weak to Walk Benefits From Pinkham Cure
A Union Village Vermont woman Mrs L A Guimann reports severe weakness and nervous exhaustion improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She worked nine hours daily in a steam laundry within weeks and credits the medicine with restoring health. The letter is part of ongoing endorsements highlighting the remedy's help for women with fatigue and nervous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Village
Lydia E. Pinkham
L. A. Guimann
Vermont
Lydia E. Pinkha
Notice of Final Letter of Estate in Greene Circuit Court
Guy W Dixon and Donald Reid Dixon as executors of Nathan G Dixon deceased present final settlement and vouchers for examination in Greene Circuit Court May term 1922 July 1 1922 heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why accounts should not be approved. Clerk Meredith Mesick seals. Allen G Pate attorney. June 9 1922 Bloomfield Indiana. 10-17-24
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Dixon
Donald Raid Dixon
Nathan G. Dixon
Greene Circuit Court
Guy v. Dixon
Donald Reid Dixon
Bloomfield
Indiana
Meredith Gq
Messick
Allen G. Pate
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Linton Ice & Cold Storage
Wolford Hardware Co
N. Main Street
Linton
Herron
Indianapolis
Boston
Pranscript
L. F. van Zelm
Western Newspaper Union
Felix Featherhead
Jaug
Felix
Forr
Slocum Kid
Vincennes Street
Elliston Bridge
Ford Parts
Ford
Paul Fry
Linton Motor Sales
West
W. H. Wakefield
South Main Street
Frank M. Welch
Will C. Welch
Dentists
Ovex
Hamilton
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