Non-Resident Notice in Jefferson Circuit Court 1918
Jefferson County court warns Magdalena Engel heirs and unknown successors to answer by February 4 1918 in Madison Indiana. The case seeks sale of real estate to pay debts of Curtis Marshall as administrator and names the lot on Baltimore Street bounded 24 by 63 feet with appurtenances.
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State of Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Curtis Marshall
Magdalena Engel
Louis Johann
State of
Indiana
City of
Madison
Baltimore Street
Main
Main Cross) Street
Jefferson Circuit Court
M. Prenatyt
Divorce Notice in Jefferson County Court Indiana
State of Indiana Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Court January term 1918 Newton S Householder vs Dora E Householder No 8704 defendant is hereby notified of suit pendency and must appear February 5 1918 at Madison Court House to answer complaint Witness seal and date December 5 1917 Clerk Edw M Prenatt Attorneys Sulzer Bear.
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State of
Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Newton S. Householder
Dora E. Householder
Madison
M. Prenatt
J. C. C. Sulzer & Bear
Final Settlement of Estates for Marion R. Graham
Creditors heirs and legatees of Marion R. Graham must appear in Madison Indiana Circuit Court on January 10 1918 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved provide proof of heirship and receive distributive shares.
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Marion R. Graham
Madison
Indiana
Complete reorganization of the emergency shipping corporation
Washington reports the emergency shipping corporation will undergo a full reorganization after the resignation of Rear Admiral Frederick Harris as general manager amid board disputes. Charles Peace of Chicago, vice president of the Fleet Corporation, will replace Harris. Early returns show a Unionist victory in the Canadian election, strengthening party alignment.
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Washington
Emergency Shipping Corporation
Frederick Harris
Charles Peace
Chicago
Fleet Corporation
Harris
War News Highlights Bolshevik and German Peace Plotting
London reports rapid Bolshevik and German efforts to push peace talks to a conclusion as major war activity slows. At Monte Grappa British forces clash with Austro German units on northern Italy’s front while heavy artillery duels rage from the Piave to the Brenta. Western front actions continue with varied intensity in France and Belgium.
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London
Prips
Monte Grappa
Asiage
Italy
Piave
Brenta
France
Belgium
Senate orders drastic investigations into transport
In Washington on December 18 the Senate without dissent adopted resolutions for probes into shipping and railroad difficulties. Senator Hardin urged a shipping investigation while Senator Cummins called for examining the Interstate Commerce Commission recommendations. Democrats and Republicans joined in pressing inquiries across major war departments.
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Washington
Dee
Senate
Hardine Vpting
Cummins
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Food and Fuel Administrations
Army
Navy
Optimism Voiced by Col House in War Conference
Washington reports Col House will present his views to the President in a closed conference. Officials anticipate optimism despite policy errors as questions that hinge nations’ fate are examined. Immediate tightening of U.S. participation in the war is expected.
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Washington
Col. House
Fuel Administration Orders Diversion to Aid Homes
Washington reports the fuel administrator issued a sweeping directive directing diversion of fuel supplies to residential use to alleviate widespread suffering. The order aims to prioritize households amid shortages and rising hardship nationwide.
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Washington
Hartford City School Superintendent Resigns to Explain Income Tax
Hartford City schools superintendent resigns to tour Indiana explaining the income tax with no salary, citing patriotic motive. Also notes American quail migrations across the border to Canada.
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Hartford City
Indianapolis
Canada
American Aviators Get A Few Pointers From British Before France
American air crews study British methods before deployment to France, absorbing guidance on aerial tactics, training routines, and equipment usage to improve frontline effectiveness. High command notes cross alliance cooperation as essential to success in the upcoming campaign.
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France
Pastors Conference Plans City Revival to Save Fuel
A group of Mache son area pastors launches a cooperative revival effort aimed at fuel and cost savings. The plan includes cottage prayer meetings two to three times weekly before the revival, a union weekly prayer gathering, a city wide choir, and local pastors delivering sermons with a hired chorus leader as outside help.
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Macheson
Eitart
Red Cross urged to join drive for World War I relief
Community leaders in Madison Indiana appeal for Red Cross memberships amid wartime need. Miss Cora F. Mullen and township chair Glenn Culbertson urge households to contribute and display the Red Cross button. Reports and receipts directed to the See's Insurance office in Madison.
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Mero Aibeort
Savina Oteewns
Walter
Red Cross
Cora EF. Mullen
See’s, Insurance Co
Madison
Ind
Glenn Culbertson
Tragic Murder Case Touches Infant Son’s Life
The report notes the murder case involving John De Saulles and the impact on his infant son Jack De Saulles. It characterizes Jack as an innocent child unaware of the tragedy surrounding his father. The excerpt reflects the era’s somber framing of the crime and its effect on the family.
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Jack” de Saulles
Jack de Saclles
Nation wide prohibition resolution sent to White House
The Senate approved the House amendment to the nationwide prohibition measure and sent the bill to the President for signature. Vice President Marshall announced the vote as Senator Barbour of Thatie voted with the drys, while some opposed the measure as likely to fail before adoption.
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White House
Washington
Dee
Senate
Marsahall
Barb
Thatie
Staten
Porkless Saturday and Daily Bakery Price Fixes
Odd fragment discusses bakers closing one day weekly and fixing bread prices at a set rate. Mentions pork restrictions and daily bread cost, with garbled lines about wheat, weeks, and grocers. No clear dates, places, or people identifiable.
Prohibition Party Ahead in Push for 87 Prohibition Legislation
The national Prohibition Party notes that an amendment to enforce prohibition will prevail by January. The party plans to elect legislators to defeat the wets and advance prohibition, according to Secretary Clarence Pitts.
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Cnegee
Pam
Ciarence Pits
Nathanael Prolebidien Party
Red Cross Adds 325000 Members Across Midwest
Three hundred twenty five thousand new Red Cross members were obtained yesterday in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky as part of a regional drive. The count reflects rapid expansion and broader reach for the humanitarian group in the area.
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Red Cross
Cleveland, Bec. ES
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Carrollleton Council Chooses City Officers at Meeting
In a tense session, Carrollton voters selected new city officers including Gullion as Mayor and Lacey as City Clerk. Police Chief, Fire Chief, and School Superintendent were among retained or reassigned posts amid attendance by residents and city staff.
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Gullion
Lacey
Pesce
Shelton
Defur
Vibert
Polimee Daa
Jude
Christmas Instrument Sale Ad Promises Fine Tone
An advertisement touts a wide range of disc records and a superior instrument designed for festive playing. The store offers evening hours and promises satisfaction for customers and their families during the holiday season.
Pleasant Point News Briefs Include Visits and Travel
Mary and Pearl Day of North Vernon spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Oh Mood Gurnetroorte who has been ill. Austin and Charles returned from Linvis and shucked corn. Parner returned home after visiting Moss Rebecca Danner in Madison. Madison Hall attended a Sunday night event amid bad weather. Endianapolis resident Mrs Miller visited to see Vernon who has taken a clerk job in a large store. SALP Board room accommodations offered at Springs hotel. for particulars call this office.
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Nise
Mary
Pearl Day
North Vernon
Volleget
Oh Mood Gurnetroorte
Austin
Charles
Linvis
Parner
Moss
Danner
Masvid Thamiali
Weird May
al- Say Ossoain Madison Hall
Aevan
Endianapolis
Vernon
Sion
Congress Holiday Duty Defeated in Senate Vote
Washington December 18 Senator Bo rah failed to keep Congress on duty during the holidays as the measure was defeated in the Senate by a 43 to 82 vote.
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Congress
Washington
Borah
Senate
Senator Harding calls for probe of Shipping Board
Washington dispatch reports on December 18 when Senator Harding demanded a formal probe into the Shipping Board amid concerns over its operations. Delicious brown cakes baked with Mrs. Austin's Rag Pancake Flour are highlighted in a separate note.
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Washington
Harding
Shipping Board
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