Fifty-Five Call for May 4 Pike County Troop Sendoff
Fifty five selectives left Winslow for Camp Taylor Kentucky on Monday morning. Captains Lester Barrett and Harry Berridge led the Peters burg group in high spirits. Local crowds hosted a dinner at the Chandler hotel and a church service before the train. A fund of 102 dollars plus 19 from the WX. of P. Lodge supported the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
Lester Barrett
Harry Berridge
Pike County
Louisville
Patersburg
Soldier Boys
Chandler
Giro Marsee
Marsee
W. L. Clark
Armess
George Softon
David Doster
William R. Berridge
Rev
W.L. Clark
Berridge
Clerk
Petersburg
T Petersburg
P. Lodge
J. 5
Rohnson
Bove
Two School Houses Planned for Jefferson Township
Trustee George H. Thomas advertises for bids to build two school houses in Jefferson township Otwell will be brick and cost about twenty thousand dollars and will be a model up to date structure The Black School site will be a frame building of standard size The final decision ends a long running controversy in Jefferson township.
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George H. Thomas
Jefferson Township
Otwell
Card of Thanks From Jesse Parker in Petersburge Bakery
I thank friends and patrons for generous patronage while in business. I have joined colors and the business will be run by my father O. O. Parker during my absence. I hope you will extend the same favors to him and keep goods up to the present standard. When I have done my share toward licking the Kaiser I hope to return and resume business. Yours sincerely Jesse Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburge
O. O. Parker
Sam
Jesse Parker
Little Randolph Catt Breaks Arm
Randolph Catt, son of Mr and Mrs J R Catt, fell and broke his arm several days ago but is recovering well and will soon be able to go out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randoph Catt
J. R. Catt
Public Sale Notices and Local Gossip Mixed
A public sale ad for a seven room house at Kate Flenners Havre Montana is shown along with various local notes. Mentions include John Sanders seeking Republican congress nomination candidacy in Evansville, Perry Griffith in Jefferson township on business, and grocers in Pike County calling a meeting next Wednesday. Other items cover farmers delaying planting due to wet weather, visits from T Ro Rice to Bloominton, Posey Coleman paying taxes in Petersburg, and local shoppers joining The Press Army of readers. Panamas and Milan hats advertised by Vogue Hat Shop.
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John Sanders
DePauw University
Beveridge and
Watson
Congress
Evansville
Perry Griffith
Black School House
Jefferson Township
Griffith
Pike County
Winslow
Maysch
Po An
AL Bowne
Gus Frank
Pike Uieanty
Indiana
Pike County Medical Society
Petersburg
J.T. Kime
France
Lloyd Pride
William Pride
Indianapolis
Pike County Court Docket Mixed Criminal and Civil Matters
The Pike Circuit Court docket covers State versus Wm. France perjury with trial by jury and disagreement. Wm. Fulcher larceny tried by Court with acquittal. Rufus Street failing to support children tried by Court with guilt and 1 to 7 years sentence with suspension on payment. Ben Harris assault verdict not guilty. Steve Allen assault plea guilty with $10 fine and ten days jail. Civil actions include Mabel Tisdale v Goodlet Tisdal divorce denied. Flora McKinney v Commodore McKinney divorce with alimony $2193 and attorney costs. Harper v Hollon judgment for plaintiff $319.15 and costs.
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State
France
Wm. Fulcher
Rufus Street
Ben Harris
Steve Allen
Mabel Tisdale
Goodlet Tisdal
Flora McKinney
Commodore McKinney
Mary KE. Hollon
Edwin E. Harper
Eighth Grade Commencement Programs Preview
The article lists events for two upcoming ceremonies. An eighth grade evening program on May 8 features a long musical sequence with solos, duets, and a diploma presentation led by Rev. Fish and student performers. A high school baccalaureate follows next Sunday at the Methodist church with hymns and a cantata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Fish Sage
Uncle Sam
Albert Nordhorn
Lillian Wyatt
Regina Miller
Aileen Butler
Jacob
Frank Batson
Mary Baker
Gladys Bennett
Edna Smith Carnet
Margaret Crow
Indiana
Allen Kime
Mildred Garland
Eleanor Hyter
Edwin Fish
W. L
Opera House
A. F. Hughes
Evansville College
C. M. Clark
Garden of Flowers
Girls Glee Club
Glee Club
Misses Fulcher
Crow and Kinman
the Bees
Miss Tislow
Gleelub
Flora Carter
Proof of a 1910 political appeal from Pike County
Republican voters are urged to support Rk W Baldwin for County Assessor in the May 7 primary. Baldwin notes 24 years as a chef in Pikeville Lockhart township, claims no prior county ticket candidate in his precinct, and cites past delegate roles in the I C C F Grand Lodge and M W A state camp. He appeals for votes despite limited personal outreach.
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Pike County
Pikeville
Lockhart Township
Grand Lodge
Mt. W. A
Petnin
Bank furniture arrives for People's Loan and Trust
After lengthy delays the bank equipment for The People's Loan and Trust Company has arrived. President Burger and Secretary Dearing expect rapid setup and aim to be ready for business by the end of May. The furnishings are described as up to date and indicate a new, attractive banking institution in southern Indiana.
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People’s Loan and Trust Company
Burger
Dearing
Jane
Indiana
Shell Explosion Injures Woman in Brush Heap
Mys William Tislow of West Main Street reports a brush heap fire Saturday afternoon when a shell in the pile exploded. Mrs Tislow was struck in the abdomen by shot tops. injuries are painful but not serious. No other person was harmed.
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William Tislow
West Main Street
Luhring Longtime Republican Candidate for Congress
Mr. Luhring, a Gibson county native and Evansville attorney for 18 years, has been a Republican stalwart. He served Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney from 1908 to 1912 and one term in the Legislature representing Knox, Gibson and Vanderburgh counties in 1903. His congressional bid is endorsed by the Vanderburgh County Central Committee and backed by known supporters who foresee a large nomination margin.
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Luhring
Gibson County
Attourney
Evansville
Vanderburgh County
Knox
Gibson
Vanderburgh
Obituaries of Cahill Robling and Barnes in Winslow
John Davis Cahill 64 dies after brief illness at home native of Petersburg survived by new wife Linda Selby and niece Mrs. Will McConnell funeral at 3 pm at residence under Rev W L Clarke burial in Walnut Hills Grace Bell Robling 30 dies of heart leakage at Winslow survived by husband and two children funeral at 2 pm with Rev F Barrett and Oak Hills burial George Emmett Barnes 2 dies after spinal fistula illness funeral at Baptist church Winslow with Revs Noble and Hale burial Oak Hill cemetery
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John Davis Cahill
Petersburg
Linda Selby
Will McConnell
Munvie
W. L. Clarke
Presbyterian Church
Wailnut Hills Cemetery
Grace Bell &Foeling
Grace Bell Robling
Walter Robling
Winslow
Fd Barrett
Oak Hills
George Emmett Barnes
Emmett Barnes
Baptist Church
Noble and Hale
Oak Hill
Woman Attendance Officer in Pik County for First Time
The Pik County Board of Education selects Edna Wilhite as Attendance Officer after five ballots. Candidates included J Wytleven and O Fye with Mrs Wilhite securing votes in multiple rounds. Wilhite, a former pupil of the common school, is noted as well qualified.
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Piks County
County Board of Education
Edna Withite
J. Wytleven
O Fye
Wilhite
Bresem
Caucns
Kirst Irae
Kirk
Hogan
Hogan Bam Wilhite
Fhon
Hogani
Withite
Wirk
Wihite
Hers
Nate
Sehool Co Lessing
Meer
Washington realty firm faces registration issues
A garbled line from a local page mentions a Washington realty company and registration, implying a notice about regulatory action or filing problems involving the firm and its associates. The readable items name a realty firm and geographic reference but lack clear dates or outcomes.
The Whip's Coming At The Opera House
A fragmented note notes The Wain wrestling on stage with a commission fee and previews of The Whip, praised by critics as greater than before. Advertisement hints bargain prices at the Opera House, with unclear dates and locations.
Ten Big Hogs Poisoned In Local Incident
A local farmer Willie Meinerding reports ten hogs, weighing 126 to 175 pounds, poisoned after Monday feeding. Nine died by Tuesday morning, the last was dying. Dr. Lee DeMotte suspects poisoning, with stomach samples sent to Indianapolis for analysis. Community leaders urge rewards and vigilance against traitors amid wartime food regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Meinerding
W. H. Meinerding
Meinerding
Mr. Meinerding
Cincinnati
Lee DeMotte
Indianapolis
Court House
Belgium
France
County Liberty Loan Figures Released by Bank Chairman
George Hurst county chairman for the Third Liberty Loan drive reports Pike county bank rankings. Winslow shows 100,950.00 dollars, Hank 61,700.00, nai Bank Petersburg no total, Crwell State Bank Orwell 36,500.00. Sub tibers PIS amount listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hurst
Liberty Loan
Fike County
Pike County First Pares Bank
Winslow
Hank
Petersburg
Nai Bank
Thorst
Crwell State Bank
Orwell
Vsulsert
Landed in France Arrivals Reach France in War Effort
Lieutenant Isaaxe Gladish son of Mr and Mrs C J Gladish and Paul Lamb of the Ord nance Department son of Mr and Mrs Will Lamb have both arrived safely in France marking another step in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaaxe Gladish
C. J. Ladisn
Paul Lamb
Ordnance Department
Will Lamb
France
For Sale Monroe Roadster 1816 Model Car Ad
For sale Monroe Roadster 1816 model with latest improvements. Self starter electric lights three speed transmission in top condition. Bargain or will trade for a Ford Touring car. The Press office
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Monroe
Othee
Marriage Licenses and Local Sermon Schedule
Raven Traylor and Louise Deads obtain marriage licenses. Jon and Edna Arnold also listed for license. Wright of Union will preach at Gladish Chapel on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven Traylor
Louise Deads
Jon
Edna Arnold
Hos. Wright
Union
Gladish Chapel
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Winslow Ein
S Sherman Carl Black
Alva Lawrence Lee
Amos F. Barrett
Oscar Carl Kronemeyer
Mattthew
Luther Jjacobs
Joba Krilt
Sherman
Thomas 8. Crow
Hate Meyerholtz
Virgil Ugladish
Wilter O. Davis
Arthur Beentel
William Burns
William Eskew
John D. Howard
S. H. Frank Burke
Joseph Loveless
Columbus Arnold
Oscar Jrast
Warner Willis
Cyrus A. Dun
Milton Green
John Adam Marsve
Clyde Norrick
Lewis Coleman
Herman Brown
Lawrence Steen
Clyde A. Montgomery
Cecil Raymond ‘Thomas
Robert H. Ingler
Albert J. Boyles
Jesse Frank Mut
Try
Harry Klotz
Herman L. Osgathorpe
Charles Preston Beck
Gettes Morton
Charles Price
John Howard
Alfred Steen
Charles Webber
Thomas Postlewaite
Chas. Grubb
Elis J
Ft. Thomas
Virgil Padgett
Cyrus A. Dunn
Hazelton
Oliver Schnaker
Stendal
George Harley Bement
Ollis George McRoberts
James D. Waid
The
Red Cross
Purdue University
Bathyl Hadlock
Glezen
Arthur H. Loveless
Rumble
Basil McCormick
Velpen
Kate Fleener
Havre
Montana
T. Ro Rice
Battle Creek
Mich
Blogmineton
Anne
Mrs. Rice
Posey Coleman
Monroe Township
Irene Dixon
Chicago
Berenies Praeger
Adv Vogue
Pike Circuit Court
Maryland
Ady
Sam Query
Washington Township
Query
White River
Harry Hill
Bicknell
W.S. Hill
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Fe. W. Dunkin
M. Clark
Meyith
Les J Coteman
William Ballard
Clay Township
James Boonshot
Belle Careton
Martinsville
W. J. Bethell
Winston
Adv
Helen
Vivian
Vincennes
Gus Frank's
Ads
Volue Hat Shop
J. W. Chaille
W. Baldwin
Oscar Ray Luhring
Cts
Cenond '& Co. Realty Cipi Eand
Gear Py
Washington
Eneivp
WM. Meinerding
Ayrshire
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