Notice in re Holwager case in Jefferson County Justice Court
The plaintiff William H. Tull files a verified complaint asserting Allan Holwager is not a resident but has property in Indiana. He is summoned to appear in the Justice Court of David G. Stuart in Madison Township Jefferson County Indiana on November 10, 1917 at 10 o clock a m to answer the complaint or it will be heard in absentia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Jefferson County
David G. Stuart
Madison Township
Iniana
William H. Tull
Allan Holwager
Indiana
Justice Court
Madison
Terein
David
Suart
Justice of the Peace
Ind
Liberty bonds offer protection against rising capital costs
The article explains Liberty loan bonds automatically guard investors against price declines as capital costs rise. It notes the unique conversion privilege to exchange for higher yielding long term bonds and compares this to other bonds that lack such a safeguard.
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United States
Uncle Seeks Loan To Aid Friend In Tight Finances
A poem narrates Uncle’s request to borrow all he can, claiming a need to aid a friend. The verse notes neighbors accuse him of grudging money and resisting a fight, implying community scrutiny of his finances.
Arrests Own Brother. Ten Year Old Finds Truant
In Passaic county New Jersey ten year old Ann Hoppe burst into court dragging a younger boy claiming he is her brother Charlie. Probation Officer Mahoney advised and ordered Ann to escort him to public school No. 28 and act as his mentor.
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Paterson
N. J
Passaic
Ann Hoppe
Pine Street
Mahoney
Charlie
Acer
Anna
Heavy infantry fighting on West Flanders front reported
London reports heavy infantry combat along the West Flanders front with British forces withdrawing slightly after strong German counterattacks north of the Ypres Staten railway. French and British positions gained the previous day are described as largely consolidated. American aviators with the Lafayette Escadrille are said to be playing an important role on the western front.
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London
West Flanders
Ypres- Staten
Petrograd
Gulf of Riga
Riga
Paris
Lafayette Escradrille
War Office
Aisne River
Two Cent Fare Law Deemed Unconstitutional by Judge Anderson
Judge Anderson of the Federal Court ruled the two cent fare law unconstitutional for the Evansville and Indianapolis railroad. He said the rate was confiscatory and allowed the receiver to set charges to keep the road solvent, noting other lines may cite the ruling as precedent.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Federal Court
Sofar
Evansville
Human Welfare League Opens Season at Commercial Club
The Madison based Human Welfare League held its initial winter season meeting at the Commercial Club with M R Sulzer presiding and Welby C Monroe as secretary. Revs Antrobus Moody Broadwell John McGregor M J Bowman and others discussed plans to continue relief work with church representatives forming the core of the organization and Monday meetings set to elect officers and organize charity efforts.
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Human Welfare League
M. R. Sulzer
Welby C. Monroe
W. C. Roth
Madison
Price Fixes Set for Sugar Flour and Potatoes in Chicago
State Food Administrator Wheeler announced price ranges for sugar flour and potatoes in Chicago. Potatoes were set at 43 to 46 cents per peck with specific margins defined for the other staples.
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Chicago
Wheeler
John F Brooks Dies After Ill Health in Brooksburg
John F Brooks aged 53 died last night at Cragmont after months of ill health and mental decline. He had been moved from his Brooksburg home to Cragmont Hospital two months ago. He is survived by his widow, parents, and several brothers and sisters. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Brooksburg Methodist Church. A heavy coal shipment moves down the Ohio River as eight towboats passed Maysville yesterday on a record artificial rise.
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John F. Pranks
Cragmont
Brooksburg
Brooks
Ohio River
Maysville
N. Horuff & Sons Pack Comfort Bags for Soldiers in France
The Jefferson County Red Cross Chapter ships bundles of comfort bags to American troops in France. Contents include socks tobacco face powder soap lead pencils toothbrushes writing tablets towels and playing cards. Bags are khaki with an American flag and are part of ongoing local relief efforts.
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N. Horuff & Sons
France
Jefferson County Red Cross
Europe
The
Red Cross
Troops Soon to Be On Fighting Line
Washington October 23 The War Department said winter will not halt the allies offensive and American troops will soon be on the fighting line, according to Secretary of War Baker.
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Washington
Baker
Petition Presented Over Water Supply Pumps in Madison
City of Madison asks Jefferson Circuit Court to compel Johnson Contract Company to pump from driven wells and turn off the river valve, claiming three weeks pass since pump repairs and urging immediate action to secure a reliable water supply. Attorneys Ford and Tandy sign petition urging show cause why pumping plant isn’t repaired. Oscar Oliver chairs Public Improvements committee.
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W. C. Ford
Madison
Johnson
Sulzer & Bear
Judge Bear
Rule
State of Indiana
County of Jefferson
Jefferson
City of Madison
Indiana
Johnson Contract Company
City of
W. O. Ford
C. S. Tandy
Attys
Oscar Oliver
Committee On
Garfield pledges unprecedented coal output and power to compel production
Pittsburgh October 23 Fuel Administrator Garfield told about 2,000 coal operators that coal would be produced as never before. He said he would use all his power to force production and that homes and factories would be plentifully supplied. He argued government mine takover would be no more radical than drafting young men for war.
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Pittsburgh
Garfield
County school blanks sent to raise high school standards
Washington reports another $20,000,000 loan to France. County Superintendent Pender begins mailing blanks to teachers to submit monthly detailed reports on student work and class progress, aiming for uniform high school standards countywide.
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France
Washington
Red Cross Seeks Scraps for Soldier Pillows and Bed Sacks
The Emma Scott Circle of the King's Daughters will sew at the Elks home this evening. Members are urged to save scraps from their sewing to fill fracture pillows and aid the Red Cross in supplying bed sacks for soldiers at the front.
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Emma Scott
The
King’s Daughters
Elks Home
Red Cross
Court News Highlights Larceny Case And Divorce Action
The Indiana case State v John W Stoner for larceny was set for Tuesday October 30 with Prosecuting Attorney and Judge P E Bear for the State and Sulzer Bear and Harry Lemen for the defendant. Della B Hampton was granted a divorce from Abner Hampton after over ten years of separation. Sheriff Monroe and Officer Kremer attached a team and wagon belonging to J H Luckett of Trimble county Kentucky due to a default on carpenter work payments. The court did not set a new date for the larceny trial.
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Indiana
John W. Stoner
P. E. Bear
Sulzer & Bear
Harry Lemen
Della B. Hampton
Abner Hampton
Griffith
Ceme
Monroe
Kremer
J. H. Luckett
Trimble County
William Donat
Real Estate Transfers Noted in War Era Listings
Marianne Laird transfers North Madison property to Agnes Vaughn for 900 dollars. City Building Association No 3 sells North Madison property to Nancy A Ryker for 600 dollars. The notices state On account of the war.
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Marianne Laird
Agnes Vaughn
North Madison
City Building Asso. No
Nancy A. Ryker
Plot to assassinate President Wilson uncovered
Federal agents report a Tennessee led plot to kill President Wilson on Thanksgiving Day. Eight men have been arrested as conspirators. Names of those held have not been released.
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Memphis
President Wilson
Tennessee
U-Boat Attacks Rise In Submarine War Zone
The Shipping Board reports that U boats are effectively passing. In six months wartime passages show that one ship in every 200 sailing in the submarine war zone is attacked and one in 125 attacked is sunk.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Miss Helen Lucht birthday party at Lucht home
A group of Miss Helen M Lucht’s friends celebrated her 15th birthday at her parents home on South Jefferson Street. The event featured games music autumn decor pink and green streamers bonbon favors and refreshments. Guests included Agnes Krum Gertrude Klein Cordelia Haungs Catherine Martch Mary Kampe Mary Lucht Helen Lucht Joe Steinhardt William Steinhardt Joe Niesse William Pfortner Bernard Martch John Lucht and Cornelius Drake.
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Helen M. Lucht
Jacob Lucht
South
Jefferson Street
Helen
Miss Helen
Agnes Krum
Gertrude Klein
Cordelia Haungs
Catherine Martch
Mary Kampe
Mary Lucht
Helen Lucht
Joe Steinhardt
William Steinhadt
Joe Niesse
William Pfortner
Bernard Martch
John Lucht
Cornelius Drake
Four Minute Men Boost Liberty Loan Interest
The four minute men address audiences at the Grand Opera House and the Little Grand Theatre to promote the second issue of Liberty Loan bonds. Speakers include R L Ireland and Joseph Colgate with prior talks by W Guy Pender and E E Scott. Bond subscriptions from the community show growing turnout and support.
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R. L. Ireland
Grand Opera House
Joseph Colgate
Little Grand Theatre
W. Guy Pender
Uncle Sam
E. E. Scott
Private James F Cochran Visits Scottsburg on Furlough
Private James F Cochran of Scottsburg in the medical corps in training at Fort Riley Kansas is in the city today visiting friends on a furlough from his post.
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James F. Cochran
Scottsburg
Medical Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Easy Choice Bonds Versus Taxes In Liberty Loan
Two Moorefield youths Edgar R. Cole and Arley A. Weaver, both 19, enlisted in the U S Army infantry yesterday through Corporal William Thompson. They left by morning train for Indianapolis to complete enlistment. The recruits are nearly identical in height weight and age.
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Moorefield
Ind
Edgar R. Cole
Arley A. Weaver
Infantry
United States Army
Wm. Thompson
Indianapolis
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