Winslow Track Team Tops Sectional Meet at Bloomington
Winslow won the sectional state track meet at Bloomington with 34 points, followed by Washington 29 and Bloomington 20. Heardsly led with 16 points, taking two firsts in low and high hurdles and placing in the 400 yard dash and broad jump. Engleman won the half mile, tying for first in the mile with Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Bloomington
Petersburg
Inslow
Washington
Bedford
Linton
Heardsly
Fred Engleman
John Woods
Harley Sims Tok
Ens
Pike County
Abe Loeser
Bai
Obituary: William Riesenbeck Dies in Oklahoma Tuberculosis
William Riesenbeck aged 19 died in Oklahoma Saturday night after a long illness of tuberculosis. His body was brought to Velpen and funeral services were held at Cap Creek church. He was the son of Henry Riesenbeck and last November he and his father sold their personal property and moved west for his health. He was esteemed by all who knew him and his death caused widespread regret in his old community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riesenbeck
Oklahoma
Velpen
Cap Creek
Henry Riesenbeck
Ming
Leg Amputation for Petersburg Man in Indiana Hospital
Jentice Moore once of Petersburg and now on the Dety farm in Da county suffered rheumatism that led to a large sore and near limb malignancy. Surgeons amputated the leg near the hip last Sunday at Methodist Hospital in Indiana poli. recovery chances are reported good as he remains hospitalized and friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jentice Moore
Robert Moore
Petersburg
Tra Dety
Methodist Hospital
Indianapoli
Moore
Arrested and Taken to Princeton on Bench Warrant
Nolan Bensinger of Winslow was arrested on a bench warrant by Deputy Sheriff James Hardison last Friday evening and taken to Princeton charged with larceny under false pretense. Friends say he has a good reputation and expect he will be cleared. Sverett Meyers, formerly of Winslow, is visiting from Colorado and plans to return after visiting Pike friends and relatives. Will Crecelius, Wes Spillman, Ed Kenis and local farmers discussed the Patoka River straightening matter. Mrs. Susie Martin, visiting her son in St. Louis, has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Bensinger
Winslow
James Hardison
Princeton
Sverett Meyers
This
Colorado
Will Crecelius
Wes Spillman
Ed Kenis
Patoka River
Susie Martin
St. Louis
Disposal of Newkirk Real Estate in Pike County
Estates records show Josiah Newkirk's land distributed among heirs and partners. E P Richardson receives the 283 acre West Petersburg farm, with James Newkirk, Dessie Burton, Alonzo Hoggatt, Benjamin F Newkirk, and John Arnold each allotted specific tracts. Total disposed land amounts to 765.01 acres in Pike County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Josiah Newkirk
Newkirk
E. P. Richardson
Petersburg
Mr. Richardson
Richardson
Finis Herady
James Newkirk
White River
Dessie Burton
Madison Township
Alonzo Hoggatt
Washington Township
Winslow Road
Benjamin F. Newkirk
Jefferson Township
John Arnold
They All Look Alike To Her Divorce Suit Filed
Williard D. Cook files for divorce from Prudence A. Cook claiming a May 8 1918 marriage and a April 2 1919 separation. He alleges cruel inhuman treatment including jealousy bad temper and putting him to public humiliation. He cites lack of spousal support and says she left without cause. Attorney Dillin represents him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard D. Cook
Prudence A. Cook
Velpen
Plaintiff
Dillin
Bad Outlook For Farmers In Wet Spring
The continued wet cold weather disrupts corn planting with ground too wet for work. Wheat looks fair but needs sunshine and warmth to prevent delay or damage. Farmers on hills and bottoms alike feel the impact as crops suffer and growth stalls continue.
Petersburg sisters boast perfect attendance in school careers
The Evansville Courier notes Eloise and Florence Killion of Petersburg, graduates of Petersburg High School, have never been absent nor tardy in their entire school careers and graduated with extra credits. They are daughters of Charles Killion, a prominent land and mine owner, and Mrs. Killion, formerly Mattie Culbertson of Edwardsport, daughter of Col. Culbertson, a noted lawyer and oil well owner.
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Evansville
Eloise
Florence Killion
Petersburg
Charles Killion
Col. Culbertson
Woman's Franchise League Meeting Planned in Pike County
A Pike County gathering at the Presbyterian church Friday at 2 30 p m aims to organize a Woman's Franchise League. National Director Mrs Richard Edwards and Mrs B S Rose of Evansville along with National Secretary Mrs Beasy Crawford of the War Mothers will speak. a musical program is slated and locals urged to attend. Chas Adams of Vincennes visited his parents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Pike County
Richard Edwards
B.S. Rose
Evansville
Beasy Crawford
Atend
Mrs Lee Dorsey Seeks Divorce After Long Separation
Mrs Maggie Dorsey filed suit for divorce from Lee Dorsey alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their 1890 marriage. She cites abuse before their six children, seeks custody of two minors, education and maintenance support, and alimony. The couple reportedly amassed about $20,000 in real and personal property. Represented by Richardson and Taylor, Harry W. Carpenter, and Frank Ely.
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Maggie Dorsey
Lee Dorsey
Dorsey
Richardson and Taylor
Harry W. Carpenter
Frank Ely
Craig Alford nuptials linked in Jefferson township
Last Friday evening at 6 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage the Rev Golden A Smith performed the marriage of Hugh McKinley Craig and Miss Violet Jean Alford. The couple, both prominent Jefferson township youths, will reside in Illinois where Mr Craig is employed.
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Golden A. Smith
Hugh McKinley Craig
Violet Jean Alford
Jefferson Township
Hsband
Craig
Theodore Craig
Nathaniel Alford
Illinois
Madison Couple Wed at M. E. Parsonage
Raymond R. Renner a Madison township veteran recently discharged from the U S Army and Miss Lucy Troxier daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Troxlee of Madison township were married at the M E parsonage Tuesday afternoon Rev Golden A Smith officiating They will reside on the Cox farm near the Burkhart school house in Madison township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. Renner
Madison Township
U. S. Army
Lucy Troxier
Anthony Troxlee
M. E
Golden A. Smith
Cox
Burkhart School
Van Nadas Visit Osage for Kansas Business
John B. Van Nada and his wife left Tuesday for Osage Kansas to visit Mr and Mrs A A Adams and to look after business interests in Kansas.
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John B. van Nada
Osage
Kan
A. A. Adams
Kansas
Decoration Day Services Plan for 1919 Program
Decoration Day events on May 30 1919 organized by the G A R and W R C assemble at the G A R Hall at 9 a m with flowers then proceed to the cemetery at 9 30 sharp. Afternoon program at the Opera House begins at 2 o clock includes America sung by students a prayer by Rev J A Sandefur the Commander's Address a dead roster read since May 30 1918 and readings by Fred Chew Rev Golden A Smith a soldier drill and the Star Spangled Banner performance. All are invited.
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Opera House
America
J. A. Sandefur
Fred Chew
Golden A. Smith
Stutzman
Vandals Hit Main Street Damaging Lights and Pole
Last Thursday night vandals struck Indiana Water and Power Co. lights on Main Street with a brick. A Buress barber pole was set up in front of the Court House yard. A new plow owned by John Gladish was broken and a buggy wheel disappeared from an Alford farmer's property.
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Indiana Water and Power Co
Main Street
Court House
John Gladish
Alford
Saturday Night High Jinks on Main Street
Saturday night from 11 to 2 o clock residents on Main street endured a loud serenade by partygoers with shot guns and noise makers. Several revelers obtained immunity and the uproar ended around two in the morning. No damage occurred though sleep was disrupted and two minor fights were reported with no injuries.
Farmers greet friends as Kays and Cooper visit Monroe Pike
John S. Kays and John Cooper, noted farmers in Monroe township and Pike county, spent Saturday attending to business and meeting longtime acquaintances. Frank E. Robinson traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday as the local representative of the Odd Fellows to the Grand Lodge.
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John S. Kays
John Cooper
Monroe Township
Pike County
Frank E. Robinson
Indianapolis
The
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Pike Circuit Court Docket Highlights Various Venue Changes and Judgments
Pike Circuit Court entries include venue changes for Martha Hunley and several cases, judgments for quieting title in Welton and Cato suits, and a guilty plea in State v Spaw with two year probation and child support. Other items note guardianship oil leases, custody orders, and hearings set or ongoing.
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Floyd Spaw
Elmer Spaw
Pike Circuit Court
Cut Worms Ravage Tomato Crops and Potatoes Nearby
Cold wet weather boosts cut worm numbers harming tomato plants and early corn in sod fields. A farmer lost most of 1000 tomato plants. potato bugs swarm tomatoes, driven by mild winter. Locusts expected. wheat rust and short straw noted. Social notes mention visits by Frank Sheteld and Cora Brandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey County
Indiana
Judge Ward Returns for Patoka River Straightening Hearing
Winchester Judge Ward appointed by the Governor spent June 23 and 24 handling motions on the Patoka River straightening case. Farmers attended as hearings resume June 29. Remonstrance edits were made and attorneys withdrew. The dispute may involve the largest sum yet in Pike and Gibson counties, drawing statewide interest.
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Ward
Winchester
Patoka
Thomas Carthers
Strance
Alexander Sturgis
Twineham
Sumner
Pike
Gibson
Wolf to Wed Miss Juliet Moss in Summer
Petersburg businessman Harry M. Wolf, a leading store proprietor, will marry Owensboro Ky. native Miss Juliet Moss in early summer. The engagement was announced after a reception in Owensboro featuring Columbia roses and more than 100 guests.
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Harry M. Wolf
Petersburg
Indiana
Juliet Moss
Owensboro
Owensboro Inquirer
Emanuel L. Moss
Hart Flats
Juliet
Columbia
Miss Moss
Wolf
State Tax Board official aids county assessors in valuations
T P Tillman of Boonville met with township assessors early this week to help prepare real and personal property returns for the Board of Equalization which starts Monday. Officials expect wide discrepancies in real estate values and foresee a higher county valuation, possibly nearly double prior totals, as intangibles visibility under the law grows.
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T. P. Tillman
Boonville
Mr. Tillman
State Tax Board
Board of Equalization
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Vive Winslow
Newkirk Real Estate
Woman’s Franchise League
Chas. Adams
Vincennes
My, J
Mrs
Con Adama
Craig—Alford
Renner—Troxler
Martha Hunley
Muren Coal Co
Napoleon B. Coffman
Charles Murray
Shirley McKinney
Martin Hem‘sel
Daviess County
Charles Hunter
Pike County Coal Co
S. W. Little Coal Co
Tom Bryant
Dubois County
Clarence C. Welton
John Merchant
Austin Cato
John Weare
Martha F. Reid
Peyton Burkhart
Anna Hollon
Delbert Corn
Postelwaite
Virgie Postelwaite
Esther Gideon
Frank Roberts
Martha A. Brenton
S. T. Harrison
James M. Smith
Ayrshire Coal Co
Belle Simmons
James W. Simmons
Wm. E. Willis
Carl Harvey
Oliver C. J
Fannie
Rene Harvey
Minnie Lindy
Peoples Loan and Trut Co
Guardian
Frank Sheteld
Pennsylvania
Bert Warner
and Slyvs Tom Hisgen
Sheffeld
Cora Brandt
East St. Louis
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