Paroled manslaughter convict Beasley of Linton released
George R Beasley of Linton who killed his wife Kitturah Beasley in 1907 and was imprisoned in Michigan City has been paroled by the state board of pardons. He is a brother of Thomas and John Beasley of northern Daviess county. Mental illness concerns were cited, with possible transfer to a private sanitarium if needed. The parole was kept secret locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Kitturah Beasley
Main Street
Linton
Jane
Board of Pardon
Beasley
Board of Physicians
Board of Pardons
Board of Parole
Saloon License Refund Fight Ends With Dry Move
Hawkins seeks refund of unused liquor license funds after Shoals town stayed dry, remonstrances failed, and an option election turned the unit wet. The board cites no fund and no authority as it had turned license money to the public school fund. Hawkins sues for an injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Hawkins
Sentinel
Burglary Alarm Disturbs Indianapolis Home
Burglars attempted to force entry at 2825 Isabella Street, Indianapolis, waking Miss Dessie Callahan and scaring residents. They fled before police arrived, leaving no clue. Mrs Pittman, formerly Minnie Callahan, resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy. Pittman
Isabella St
Indianapolis
Misa Dessie Callahan
Pittman
Test of Lees Egg Maker Increases Hen Egg Yield
H T Herdon of Odon Indiana reports on using Lees Egg Maker and Germazone to improve egg production. He notes five weeks of feeding yielded 2 eggs in week two, 24 in week three, 63 in week four, and 90 in week five, claiming year round health benefits for hens. Sold by Odon Drug Co. The notice is dated December 25, 191L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Odon
Ind
Community Notices From Shiloh Area
Warney Byrer visited with Bill Chestnut on Sunday. Joseph Chestnut returned from Bedford on Saturday. H C Clinton lost a valuable male on Friday night. Mrs Win Homerickhouse and child and Miss Mary Homerickhouse visited Plainville last week. Mr and Mrs Alva Callahan stayed with Andrew Williams and family Sunday. James Flynn of Bedford visited his sister Mrs H C Clinton earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Homerickhouse
Mary Homerickhouse
Plainville
Alva Callahan
Andrew Williams
Family
James Flynn
Bedford
H. C. Clinton
Divorces Granted in 1911 Recorded in County Clerk Report
Deputy County Clerk W P Walter reports to the state Bureau of Statistics on circuit court civil cases for 1911. 223 civil cases were filed and 239 disposed of, with some dispositions carried over from 1910. Juvenile court saw 11 cases, 52 letters of administration issued, 4 guardianships, 8 foreclosures, no sheriff sales, and 16 adjudged of unsound mind. Two men, one Turkish and one English, declared intent to become naturalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Walter
Thomas W. Brokey
State Bureau of Statistics
Daviess
Marriage and death linked in early Indianapolis tale
Peter Smith once Pullman car inspector and Miss Bloomfield married in Indianapolis and lived in Minneapolis since. Four years earlier Mrs Stone then Miss Stone was to wed Homer Carey of Eaglesville. Carey disappeared on the eve of marriage. his body was found the next morning in his buggy, suicide, horse returning with the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianapolis
Pullman
Smith
Miss Stone
Homer Carey
Eaglesville
Elnora Woman Victim Of Tuberculosis Dies
Elnora woman Jessie Pershing aged about thirty died Monday night at her home in Ellora from consumption. She was wife of Roland Pershing and mother to young children. Her husband is brother of Edgar Pershing postmaster at Elnora. Daughter of James P Orr and his wife of Elmore township she was well known. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie ‘Pershing
Ellora
Roland Pershing
Edgar Pershing
Elnora
Pershing
James P. Orr
Elmore Township
Fairview Cemetery
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Harvey Riggins
Mrs Harvey Riggins of Ragtesville was surprised Sunday by about sixty friends and relatives who gathered for a splendid birthday dinner marking her 30th birthday. She received many valuable presents and the guests left late in the afternoon after an enjoyable day of best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Riggins
Ragtesville
Dr Hobson's Extract Promises Kidney Health Aid
An old advertisement claims Dr Hobson's Extract of Bavin treats kidney ailments, asserts the remedy prevents stomach diseases, and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by D Gantz & Son Crugzist 50c per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Hobson
Maeterlinck’s Early Publications Review and Poetic Beginnings
Fragmentary notes discuss Maeterlinck and early literary output including first and second publications. Mentions La Pleiade and references to a review and appearance of a Solumme. Context suggests a cataloging of initial works and publication sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeterlinck
Firat. Aeures
la. Pleiade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pershing & Matthews
Washington, Indiana
The
White River Poultry and
Pet Stock Association
Rte
Ics
Lee
Ege
H. T. Herdon
Shiloh
Warney Byrer
Bill Chestnut
Joseph Chestnut
H.C. Clinton
With S
Iece
Peter’ Sa
Mr. Smith
Jessie Pershing
Roland Persh
D. Gantz & Son
Crugzist
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!