Local Notes and Obits from Jeffersonville to Indianapolis
A jumble of notices records visits, appointments, and deaths. Peter A. Adios presided over a ceremony at 2 o'clock in Jeffersonville, while Gov. James Cranpton heads the Military Home in Marion. Mrs. Len Williams returns to her home after a visit with her aunt. Baltimore politics ripple as a Democrat named Tete becomes council member. Speed’s plant adds $50,000 boilers to harness waste heat from cement kilns. Miss Lortta Schram earns a side clerical post in Indianapolis Ripley Railroad. Edward Hophen dies in Stafford Kansas and Capt. George E. Grace’s family mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stridoitern
Lafayette
Purdue
Len Williams
Thevteci
Taden
Aqtella
Mies
Clara Tete Buty
Iortou
Baltimore
Leiignee
Toa
Marloc
George W. Ivele
Jennis Beehanan
Vieiteag
Vira
Mutla
Speeda
New Albany Ledger
Lortta Schram
Indianapolis
Rip Four Railroad
Miss Schram
Nicholas Schram
Elizabeth Thomas dies after heart trouble at home
Mrs Elizabeth Thomas aged 73 longtime resident of this county died this morning at her east Second street home after a brief heart trouble attack. Widow of Michael Thomas she lived in the same residence for 50 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Peter Brisbo stepson John Thomas sister Mrs Sarah Lee and brother Charles Hollis. Funeral plans undecided but likely Friday afternoon.
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Elizabeth Cioman
East Second Street
Michael Thomas
Peter Brisbo
John Thomas
Sarah Lee
City
Charles Hollis
Harden Grove
Mrs Elizabeth Richert of Tell City Died After Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Richert a long time resident died at 9 45 this morning at her home on the hill road after about three months illness from complications. Born in Schaffhausen Switzerland Sept 12 St and married John Richert in 1862 eight of their ten children survive including Viva Conrad Heck Mrs John Sample Miss Catherine Mrs George Gertz Miss Carrie Mrs Fred Eckert and Metera George and Lemuel Richert. Three brothers also survive George Lemuel Keller both of this city and John Keller of Tell City. Funeral services likely Saturday with final arrangements to be announced.
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Elizebeth Pichert
Itehe Hill
Schauffhausen
Switzerand
John Richert
Conrad Ileck
John Sample
Catherine
George Gertz
Carrie
Fred Eckert
George
Lemuel Richert
Messrs
George and
Lemuel Keller
John Kellar
Tell City
Richert
Lutheral Church
Funeral Services for Mrs. Isabelle Harper Durbin Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle Harper Durbin were conducted at 4 PM at her daughter Mrs. Charlea N. Dickersons home with Dr. Turner of Trinity Church officiating. The burial followed in Springdale Cemetery with pallbearers S. M. Strader N. T. Drake George Wood Elmer E. Scott Verne Ramsey and S. Grayson serving.
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Isabelle Harper Durbin
Charlea N. Dickerson
Turner
Trinity Church
Springdale
M. Strader
N. T. Drake
George Wood
Elmer E. Scott
Verne Ramsey
S. Grayson
Remonstrance Case in County Liquor License Fight Continues
County commissioners heard testimony on the remonstrance against William Bennett’s liquor license as City Councilman John M. Cisco alleged Edward S. Coyle offered $100 to withdraw the remonstrance. Cisco presented two $50 rolls as corroboration and noted a further $100 could be offered. The board postponed ruling until tomorrow morning while other renewals were granted. The session also awarded the Joseph Flint 3 mile road contract in Shelby township to Wendell Jacobs for $8,980.
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Peter Kramer
William Bennett
John M. Cisco
Edward S. Coyle
Kremer
Coyle
Harry Cope
Cisco
Mr. Coyle
Mr. Kremer
Madisco Brewing Co
Indianapolis Brewing Co
Fred W. Pfortner
Edward Zeiser
Albert G. Winter
Edward Flynn
Grant Zoeller
Hotel Jefferson
Cooper Hirat
Michael Finnegan
Samuel Steigerwald
Joseph Flint
Shelby Township
Wendell Jacobs
Local notes from Madison and surrounding towns
A Madison morning train carries Miss Pernell Sweet and Mrs. Bertha Tuttle to visits in towns such as LouiseVille Evanaville and Indianapolis. Real estate records show Elizabeth Laurel Dunn transferring 50 acres to Curtis Marshall in Madison township for 150 dollars. Funeral travel and arrivals include Mr. John Thomas and family for Elizabeth Thomas’s funeral in New Albany and relatives visiting Miss Pitcher in Madison.
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A. S. Davis
Brooksburg
Hope
Dupraz & Babcock
Vevay
Studebaker
David Johnson
Bertha Tuttle
Evanaville
J. W. Peak
Little Son
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Laurel Dunn
Thaatee
Curtis Marshall
Madison Towneship
Michael Lay
Canaan Road
United States Supreme Court
Leo M. Frank
W. H. Robertson
Rockford
Elg
Mayme Pitcher
Lucile Graves
Chicago
Pitcher
John Thomas
Chas. Caroly
Mamie Miller
Elizabeth Thomas
J. W. Adams
Thomas Walch
Kentucky
Josephine Martin
Chester
Till
Brank Adams
Jeffersonville
Pete Adama
Johanna Lebnert
Misa Barbara Schlereth
New Albany
Rheumatic Relief Promised by Sloan Liniment Ad
Ad promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic and muscle joint pain with quick relief after application. Claims deep penetration and immediate pain draw, suggesting a druggist price of 25 cents and a money back offer for unsatisfied customers. Also recommends Sloan's Bag Pan for grocers.
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Sloan
Gable acquitted in larceny case then rearrested in stock charge
HM Gable once of Hartford City is acquitted of grand larceny in Stockton California but rearrested on a warrant accusing stock issuance on a bank with no funds He claims the case belongs in civil court No second trial date set Berlin dispatches say Russians evacuated Jaslo a key railway junction near Gorlice in western Galicia
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Stockton
Cal
H. M. Gable
Hartford City
Gable
Berlin
Jaslo
Gorlice
Galicia
County Commissioners Reject Bennett Liquor License Renewal
The county board adjourned after weighing evidence in the Kremer remonstrance against renewing William H. Bennett’s Mecca license. Bennett’s license renewal was denied, with appeal noted. Bridge bids were opened for Visgah bridge in Graham township. St Louis Bridge Co. won the riveted contract at $5,200, others over budget. repairs awarded to Mereis and Platz.
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Peter Kremer
William H. Bennett
Mecca
Bennett
A. D. Vanozdal
Dora Welc
Leland
Circuit Court
Bear
Cir Ewit Court
Visgah
Graham Township
Biscreek
East
Champion Bridge Co
Pio
Burk Construction Co
Pn Fu
Winamac Construction Co
St Louwia Bridge Co
Bear Bridge
W. C. Mereis
Schwab Bridge
Charles Platz
Prominent Men Guilty in Jackson Township Fraud Case
Indianapolis May 6 George M Ray Charles Hawking Orville Hendricks and Charles Shipp pleaded guilty to presenting fraudulent claims for school supplies in Jackson township James A Muncie former township trustee pleaded guilty to bribe taking W W Collins former trustee of Harrison township pleaded guilty to shortage in accounts All were sentenced to two to fourteen years in prison and fined 10 dollars The sentences were suspended on governors recommendation and others providing 13000 be paid back Ray and others to quit the school supply business
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Indianapolis
George M. Ray
Charles Hawking
Orville Hendricks
Charles Shipp
Jackson Township
James A. Muncie
W. W. Collins
Harrison Township
Ray
New Castle Councilman Arrested Over Schoolhouse Payroll Scheme
Howard C. Elliott county auditor elect and city councilman was arrested in Middletown on charges of obtaining money under false pretense by padding payrolls. He posted a $1,000 bond and was released. In Glasgow on May 6 reports said the British steamer Chorbury was sunk off Ireland’s west coast by a German submarine on April 20 and the crew saved.
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New Castle
Howard C. Elliott
Middletown
Glasgow
Weat
Ireland
New Mohegan Haymakers Association Instated at Chelsea
The Mohegan Haymakers No 271 in Chelsea Indiana held a formal installation for Juniata Haymakers Association No 21 with 18 charter members. Officers installed included Chief Haymaker Thomas Cray and Trustee O B Hay, amid music by the Haymakers Band and a social smoker. Police fined several individuals for various charges, including a woman sentenced to the Woman's Prison.
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Juniata Haymakera No
Mohegan Hayloft
Ivorge
F. Harper
Maud
Tobe Uaglin
Andrew Cower
J. Kot
Mohegan i Haymakers
2. C.H. George
James H. Bibbs
Frank Benham
Frank Mckheaod
Ark Nipaebert
O. B. Hay
Brows Amos
Horn Brower
John Day
Doriver
Avid Bieary
Tauard
Kaysoft
Nathaniel Caswell
Hay
Grand Lodge
R.A. McKeand
R. A. MelKeand
Chelsea
Hlayloft
Juniata Association No
Alex White
New Haymakers’ Association
Mohegan No
Chelava
Ind
Vrank McKeand
Rk. A. McKeand
David Weary
Ark Nighbert
Wesley Blackford
Dinos Amos
Harry Wells
Thomas H. Jay
H. J. Taff
J. EK. Hay
J. H. Biggs
I. F. Benhan
Thomas Congley
Herzis Kemp
Frank Giltner
J. N. Gray
Juniata Haymakers Association No
Mohegan Haymakers’ Association No
Zeppelin raid tests and civilian reactions in England
A Zeppelin raid over England near Lowestoft caused alarm and minor damage including a fire bomb in Amber and several doors torn from hinges. Reports describe pilots testing a new machine with a headlight illusion, while locals recount fear and curiosity as officials plan stricter defenses and anticipate further raids.
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Ger- Thadulvid
Lowestoft
Ghote
Pye
Gedt
Senter
Paris Youth Goujon Faces War Hero After Escape
Jacques Goujon, seventeen, killed two German sentinels and blew up two quick firers before capture. He escaped, carried to French lines with a German machine gun, becoming a wartime figure celebrated by The Herald.
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Paris
Jacques Goujon
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Moe Pitlatel
Phoyogee
W. Urvan
Porn
Ville
Harriette Grace
Stafford
Kas
Edward Hophen
George E. Grace
Hughes
Wirt
Elizabeth Richert
Madison
Miss Pernell Sweet
Louiseville
Mrs. C. B. Melish
Cincinnati
J. H. Wice
J. W. Darbro
John Cruse
Eagle Station
Worthville
John Fisher
Edward Fisher
Salina
Fisher
Selina
Sloan's
HM. Cable
California
W. H. Bennett
Tekan
Auditor-elect
NEW Loft
Chelsea Haymakera
Juniata Loft
Jenkins
Kremer and
Alexander
Maggie Lofton
North Poplar Street
James W. Snyder
Dan Lyle
Crozier
Snyder
Costa
England
Reider
Benestt
Abel
Phrate de Anmertern Press Association
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