Pike County Racing Meet Declared Best Yet
The sixth annual Pike County Racing Association meet closed last Saturday, drawing strong crowds and acclaim for top horses and thrilling events. Billy M. set a track record in the free-for-all pace, while an exciting automobile race drew the largest attendance. pastor Alex Harnishfeger was injured but survive, and organizers hailed three-act attractions as the best yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike, County Racing Association
Billy M
Covington
Alex Harnishfeger
Evansville
Harnishfeger
E. S. Imel
Fleming
Hagnishfeger
Baron O’hair
Bob Hale
Heliobas
Cecelian Mazalin
McClellan
McCellan
Birdie Gray
Dixie Hale
X-Ray
Nellie Strongwood
Babe Nelson
Harry J. Alvis
May Cherry
Jack Pointer
Longwood
John Stevens
County Commissioners approve road changes and awards
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session and ordered the Miller Highway in Logan township established and a petitioned road relocated as requested. Dennis Gleason won the bid for court house closet construction at 675 dollars. W.R. Berridge became assistant rock roads superintendent and new constables were appointed in Marion and Patoka townships. Mrs. Alice P. Stoops reported to the county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Logan Township
M. L. Heathman
Dennis Gleason
W.R. Berridge
Rock Roads
Herb Clark
Marion Township
Tom Garrison
Patoka Township
Alice P. Stoops
County Board of Charities and Corrections
Pansye Harris Detained After Wandering to Race Course
Pansye Harris, a Washington resident described as a colored gentleman, hired a rig to travel to Maysville but ended up at a local race course. He mingled with other color ed men, learned horse racing secrets, and enjoyed the event. Washington livery owners had him jailed after a rumor of horse theft and a mob formed to seek justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansye
Harris
Washington
Patterson
Maysville
Coom Seben
Coom Eleben
Whitney
Out for State Treasurer Candidate Visits Bedford
State Senator C. W. Lanze of Lawrence county visited Bedford and Gibson county last week while campaigning for the Republican nomination for state treasurer. Dr. D. C. Driscoll of Bedford accompanied him. Reported there are two other candidates in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Lanze
Lawrence County
Bedford
D. C. Driscoll
Mr. Lanze
Gibson County
Who Threw the Brick in the Prohibition Raids
Police raided locations believed to sell liquor on Saturday afternoon uncovering about 30 cases of alcohol. The discovery led to the seizure of the contraband and the filing of five indictments. Public mood shifted to milder drinks as authorities tightened enforcement.
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Milwaukee
Miss Lucy True Entertained By Young Friends
Miss Opal Tislow hosted twenty or more guests Tuesday at her Eighth street home in honor of visiting Miss Lucy True. Maurice Thompson won best gentleman player. Vivian Heurline claimed champion lady player, with prizes. Refreshments followed.
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Opal Tislow
Lucy True
Eighth Street
Maurice Thompson
Vivian Heurline
Aline Jean
Ninth Street
Miss Jean
Plow for corn in fall drives Pike county farming
Pike county farmers advocate fall plowing to prep corn ground in northern Illinois and the state. Early plowing aids soil and enables early planting with expected yields up to 90 bushels per acre as Pike county reports its largest corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Illinois
Racing Mare May Penn Dies After Track Collision
May Penn a fine bay trotting mare owned by Charles Cox of New Harmony died after injuries from a Thursday workout at the Fair Grounds. Collision occurred with Dr. Wilson’s horse whose surrey shaft pierced the mare’s throat. Once thought not serious the injuries worsened and she passed away. Valued at 1500 dollars.
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May Penn
Charles Cox
New Harmony
Fair Grounds
Dr. Wilson
Worthington
Wilson
Cox
Canteloupes Flood Markets As Shipments Rise
Canteloupe season is on with thousands of baskets shipped daily. Quality has improved and demand is up as vines fill and the crop looks fair. Baskets sell from 40 to 50 cents. watermelons start ripening next week but shipments begin the following week.
May Drill for Gas Aims to Power Petersburg
Paul Plost of Oakland City seeks local capital to form a company and drill for gas to serve Petersburg. He recently bought the city’s buried gas mains for junk and plans to invest $600 to organize a four company venture.
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Paul Plost
Oakland City
Petersburg
Plost
Quiet fairground fights mark a tranquil week
A calm week with few fights at the fairground. a handful of scuffles caused minor injuries while the marshal handled eight cases including drunkenness and brawling.
Obituaries for Pirkle Edmondson Arnold and others in Pike county
William B Pirkle longtime Pike county Republican and Novi resident of Oakland City died suddenly at home aged 67. Edith Wilhelm and Rob Edmondson noted with deaths in Pike county. service details given and families mourn. John McCormick found dead in Terre Haute. funeral in Winslow. William Pollock 62 died after a brief illness in Arthur.
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John McCormick
Pike County
Terre Haute
Winslow
Flat Creek
Hale
Neighburimg
William Pollock
William Pollack
Arthur
Raymond Stone Dies at Four From Appendicitis
The four year old Raymond Stone son of Mr. and Mrs Rudolph Stone died from appendicitis early last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the residence by Rev Pattison and interment followed at Algiers cemetery. The family receives widespread sympathy from friends in their great bereavement.
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Edith
William Wilhelm
Otwell
Pattison
Orwell
Robert Edmondson
Pike County
Charles Barnett
Cato
Mr. Edmondson
Jack Miley
Pattis
Iva
Bob” Edmondson
Joseph M. Arnold
Marion Township
John Godwin
Arnold Cemetery
Arnold
Raymond Stone
Raymond
Rudolph Stone
Algiers
Mrs. Stone
Pipeline to city links Sutton oil field with Emery project
Emery Petroleum will dig a trench to connect the city with the Sut ton farm oil field three miles west. A Main street pumping station will feed tank cars along the C E I siding. Two Sutton wells produce 75 barrels. more wells to be drilled as production warrants. Standard Oil plans a later pipeline extension if needed.
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Emery Petroleum Company
Sutton Farm
Main Street
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Co
Canteloupe Grower A H Wolven Sees Strong Pickings
A H Wolven cultivates three fourths of an acre for cantaloupes in his yard. On Monday he picked 117 baskets sold at 40 to 50 cents each and today’s pick is about 60 baskets. He notes 14 million small melons on the vines and plans to ship baskets weekly to cities and resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wolven
Mr. Wolven
Farm For Sale Near Petersburg Indiana
80 acre farm near Petersburg Indiana with dwelling barn and good water. All land under cultivation priced at 75 dollars per acre. For more information contact J B VanNada and Co Petersburg Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
J.B. VanNada & Co
Indiana
Races draw visits from Oakland City residents
Mrs H Sturgeon of Oakland City attended the races on Thursday with her daughter Margery while Mr Sturgeon stayed home due to weather. Casper Beck of Logan township dropped by Tuesday noting wheat remains to be threshed nearby. Seth Lemasters of Tipton Indiana, manager of a news stand, visits his parents as Garfield Chambers of Velpen, Bowker Fertilizer field manager, attends to business. Virgil DeRitzins, guest of Georgia LeMasters, has returned to Howell Indiana.
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Mr. Smith
Oakland City
Kiefer
Washington
Otwell
W. E. Davisson
Davisson
Wolf
Monticello
H. Sturgeon
Margery
Sturgeon
Pike County
Casper Beck
Logan Township
Beck
Seth Lemasters
Tipton
Ind
Garfield Chambers of
Velpen
Bowker Fertilizer Company
Virgil DeRitzins
Georgia LeMasters
Howell
Indiana
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Florida Baron
Co Phema
Hallie G
Josie Review
Dorothea Bandridge
Phema
Lena Moka
Dr. D. C
Alva Goffman
Madam Highwood
Belle T
King A. Dillard
Prince W
Theowood
Alva Coffman
Coffman
Ford
Alex Harnischfeger
Wisconsin
W. R. Moss
Sheridan
Regal
G. E. Brown
Courier
Henry Goodart
Mt. Carmel
R. D. Johnson
Jasper Ford
B. F. Harris
Huntingbury
Virgil Leach
Schambaugh
C. H. Kirkpatrick
Lafayette
Henderson
George Vaughter
Indianapolis
E. L. Armstrong
Hazelton
Commissioners’ Court
Miss Lucy True
Moosie
Hosmer
Wyoming
Devies
Horace Wellavid
Forest Fire
Decatur, Ilinois
William B. Pirkle
Pirkle
Augusta
William
Tennessee
Dubois County
Tenth
Indiana Cavalry
Edith Wilhelm
Blackfoot Church
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