Court House Contract Let in Columbus with Three Bids
Three bidders competed for the new Court House contract on Monday. Jasper N Good & Co of Columbus Indiana won the basement and ground floor with brick facing. Other bids by English Bros Champaign and Charles J Wacker Indianapolis were disclosed with various stone and brick facing options and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper N, Good & CO
Columbus
Ind
Court House
Indiana
English Bros
Champaign
Charles J. Wacker
Indianapolis
Jesper N. Good & Co
Jtd
Good & Co
Kinman Divorce Sought After Brief Marriage
Hazel Kinman files for divorce from Prentice Kinman alleging cruel and inhuman treatment after a marriage begun September 9, 1919 and separated August 28, 1920. She seeks custody of their infant and support, with attorney Carpenter representing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Kinman
Prentice Kinman
Carpenter
Democratic Meeting Shows Low Interest Among County Democrats
The district chairman met workers at the Court House in a sparse gathering with only a handful of men and about six women. The district leader stated the outlook was discouraging and enthusiasm was weak as the election year progresses.
Vincent Resident Aaron Padgett Dies at One
Aaron Padgett a well known resident of the Vincent community died at one o clock Wednesday afternoon funeral arrangements and particulars could not be verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Padgett
Vincent
Harris party attends Terre Haute fox chase
QO. D. Harris Dr. EB. J. Harris Fred Finney and Warren Waid traveled to Terre Haute on Wednesday to attend a large fox chase event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. D. Harris
EB. J. Harris
Fred Finney
Warren Waid
Terre Haute
Nordhorn sisters visit Edwardsport and Evansville this week
Misses Alma and Lournia Nordhorn are visiting relatives and friends in Edwardsport and Evansville this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Lournia Nordhorn
Edwardsport
Evansville
Norton Seeks County Recorder Post Here
A. H. Norton, Republican candidate for county recorder, visited Wednesday to attend to business matters and discuss the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Norton
Anderson Resigns as Princeton Area Highway Superintendent
W B Anderson resigns effective immediately as superintendent of the Princeton sub division of the State Highway, overseeing roads 10a 10b 10c Evansville to Hazelton and 20a 20b 20c 20d 20c 20f 20g 20h Mt Vernon to Petersburg. He will head the sheep department at Evansville Live Stock exposition and then seek reelection to the State Legislature while canvassing Pike and Knox counties. Unclear highway plans for Pike county show competing routes via Winslow Jasper or direct ties to Peters burg, with no formal State Highway Commission announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Anderson
Princeton
Evansville
Hazelton
Mt. Vernon
Petersburg
Anderson
Pike
Knox
Pike County
Winslow
Globe Strip
Cato
Algiers
White River
Alfordsville
Washington
Jasper
Pet Ersburg
Contemplates Going to California for Winter Plans
Harvey Carter, a well known Petersburg citizen, has put his business up for sale and plans to move to California for the winter. If the climate suits, he may make Santa Monica near Los Angeles his home. His health has been failing and a change of life is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Cater
Pettsburg
California
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Carter
Fire and dog fight make hot Sunday in Otwell
A Sunday morning fire destroyed most of Joy O Brittain's two story home in Otwell. While residents battled the blaze two dogs from locals fought nearby drawing a crowd, delaying firefighting efforts and leaving Brittain with near total loss and no insurance on the dwelling. The blaze started from an oil stove explosion and the fire did not spread to adjacent buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otwell
Joy O. Brittain
Mark DeMott
Register to Vote This Saturday Urges Officials
Men and women are urged to register Saturday to ensure voting rights. Attending on that day completes all formalities and secures the privilege, essential to vote in November. Do not wait for the October session of registration boards, as delays may bar registration.
Oil developments in Logan Township oil field
In the Oatsville field on the Hightower lease Indian crews drilled a fine well Tuesday near the prominent High tower well described as the best in the field. On the Will Huey lease a fifteen barrel well was drilled last Friday with no further field developments since. Many wells are going down but only those two have come in, and work overall appears slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Township
Oatsville
Will Huey
Marriages Orval Dellas Terrell and Effa Weedman
Notice records the marriage of Orval Dellas Terrell to Effa Weedman. The fragment mentions a voter registration reminder urging registration tomorrow or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Dellas Terrell
Effa
Weedman
Arthur Woolsey Slain Protecting Woman in Missouri
Arthur Woolsey a Pike county native long known in Petersburg was killed in Tallapoosa Missouri last Friday while trying to stop a man from harming a woman. The knife wound to the heart proved fatal and the murderer fled. Funeral services were held in Tallapoosa with many local friends attending. Survived by his wife and several children. Norman Woolsey of Oakland City attended the funeral. Woolsey had moved to Missouri about fifteen years earlier and built a successful saw mill business.
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Arthur. Woolsey
Pike County
Petersburg
O. O. Siple
Tallapoosa
Woolsey
Tallipoosa
Arthur Woolsey
Missiouri
Beecome
Norman Woolsey
Oakland City
Big Labor Celebration Monday at Petersburg Fair Grounds
Local labor unions finalize plans for a large program on Monday at the Petersburg Fair Grounds. Festivities include a parade at 9 AM, welcome address at 10:30 by Rev. G A Smith, talks by Henderson and John Hessler, lunch at noon, pacing races, acrobatics, wheelbarrow and Fat Man's races, a band concert, and a wrestling match. crowds from surrounding areas expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istas
G. A. Smith
Mr. Henderson
John Hessler
Fair Grounds
Petersburg
Enthusiasm High for Republican Meetings in County
The county shows strong movement in organizing GOP efforts led by Chairman Bryant and Mrs. Wilhite. A Harding and Coolidge club is forming with many men and women joining at Winslow and Thomas precinct events, featuring speakers including A. H. Wolven and several candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Coolidge Club
Bryant
Hurst
Wilhite
Winslow
Harding and Coolidge Club
Thomas Schoolhouse
Thomas Precinct
Iurst
Tennessee House Reverses Vote on Equal Suffrage
The Tennessee House met in Nashville and passed a 47 to 25 resolution with 20 abstentions to not concur with the Senate in ratifying the suffrage amendment. Secretary Colby had certified the prior action, making the move too late to block women’s voting this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Alabama
Tennessee Senate
Colby
Tennessee House
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Clarke Whitman at Home
Friends gathered at her home last Wednesday for a birthday celebration. Three tables of games entertained guests, followed by refreshments and dancing that lasted until midnight.
Mrs George Whitney Dies at Age Six in City
Mrs George Whitney aged six died at her home Monday evening at 11 o clock. Funeral services were held at the residence by Rev Loveless Wednesday and interment followed at Walnut Hills cemetery. She is survived by her husband two sons and one daughter. She was held in high esteem by neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whitney
Loveless
Walnut Hills Cemetery
Sunday School Convention at Union Next Sunday
The Clay Township Sunday School Convention will be held next Sunday at Union. All those interested in Sunday School work are cordially invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Union
Stores of Petersburg Labor Day Closures Notice
Miss Ruth Ault and Wilber Ault visit Spencer while Petersburg stores announce closure all day next Monday for Labor Day. voters reminded not to vote and register tomorrow Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
If you expect to vote you must re register notice
Residents are urged to register now to be eligible to vote. A notice reminds that registration must be completed before the upcoming election and days are running out.
Local Union Visit Notes From Union and Nearby
Union residents Mr and Mrs Charles Davis visit Mr and Mrs Chalmers Jenkins this week. Miss Ester Hoofin of Evansville visits Miss Alma and Miss Olive Shrode. Mrs A S Abbott and son visit Union relatives. Grace Lewis and Joe Bryant of Danville Illinois visit Mrs Ollie Lewis. You can not vote. Register tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
Princeton
Chalmers Jenkins
Ester Hoofin
Evansville
Alma
Olive Shrode
A. S. Abbott and Son
Union
Grace Lewis
Joe Bryant
Danville
Ill
Ollie Lewis
Local Lawyer Bilderback Visits Oakland City on Monday
J B Bilderback renowned Oakland City attorney attended to client matters on Monday. Saturday marks registration day and residents are reminded to register. Mrs Mayme Everetts from Detroit Michigan spent the week visiting relatives and friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Everetts
Detroit Mich
Visits and family news from Otwell and Greensburg
OTWELL Miss Opha Minnis of Petersburg visited Miss Lois Clark last week. Mr. and Miss F. T. Rhoads of Otwell and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rhoads of Winslow motored to Greensburg Saturday to be with the ill mother of Mr. Rhoads. A son, Edgar Jr., was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar De Broler on Thursday. W. M. Capehart of San Antonio, Texas, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gray.
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Opha
Minnis
Petersburg
Lois Clark
F. T. Rhoads
Otwell
Robert Rhoads
Winslow
Greensburg
Rhoads
Edgar de Broler
Edgar Jr. W. .M. Capehart
San Antonio Tex
Edward Gray
Reverend Golden A. Smith To Return Home From Indianapolis
The Rev. Golden A. Smith, pastor of the local M E church, recovering from surgery in Indianapolis, will return home today. He says he is nearly fully recovered and feels better than in years after enjoying his Bay View stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden A. Smith
M. E
Bay View
Mich
Indianapolis
Death of Dr W H Stonecipher Retired Evansville Dentist
Dr W H Stonecipher a well known dentist died at Woodmere Evansville on Monday afternoon. His body was moved to Petersburg for a family funeral on North Fourth Street and burial at Walnut Hills. He is survived by his widow two sons and a daughter all married. He had long retired from practice and suffered ill health for years.
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W. H. Stonecipher
Woodmere
Evansville
Petersburg
North Fourth Street
Walnut Hills
Grace Ricketts Dies at 19 in Ayrshire Colored Cemetery
Grace Ricketts, a young colored woman, died at her father James Ricketts home Monday at age 19. Funeral services were held Wednesday conducted by Rev Gordon and burial followed at Ayrshire colored cemetery. She leaves her parents, four brothers and sisters.
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Grace Ricketts
James Ricketts
Gordon
Ayrshire
Local Farmer Luther Selby Plans Winter Sale and Florida Trip
Luther Selby a well known young farmer announces a sale of his personal property before he leaves with his family for the south to spend the winter. He will travel after the election and proceed to Florida to decide on a winter home. He may return in spring but has not fixed plans. County residents wish the family would return. Prof Toe Risley and family of Dana Ind are visiting his brother County Auditor W F Risley.
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Luther Selby
Flordia
Toe Risley
Dana
Ind
W. F. Risley
Unclear text fragment about Armstrong family
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs and Mr Armstrong connected to J W Armstrong of Jefferson township and farming activity in Tinsis. reader text is garbled and partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nearois
Iva
R. Armstrong
Armstrong
J. W. Armstrong
Jefferson Township
Tinsis
W. FL
Mrs. Mary A. Rhoades Interred at Algiers Cemetery
Former county resident Mary A. Rhoades died in Greencastle and was brought to Algiers for burial in McClure cemetery. Funeral services were led by Reverend R. O. Pearson at the Methodist church in Algiers at 3:30 PM on Wednesday.
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Mary A. Rhoades
Greencastle
McClure
Algiers
R. O. Pearson
Capehart Visit to D. E. Osborn and Family in County
Mrs Will Capehart and her granddaughter from San Antonio Texas visit D E Osborn and wife along with relatives and friends in the county during a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Capehart
San Antonio
Tex
Mr. Capehart
D. 8
Miss Goree Arnold and James Foster Jr. wed in Petersburg
Miss Goree Arnold and James Douglas Foster Jr. were quietly married at the Baptist Parsonage on Monday August 28. Foster, employed at the Buick Garage, will continue to live in Petersburg with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goree Arnold
James Douglas Foster, Jr
Baptist Parsonage
Saturday Registration Day Reminder
Registration day is Saturday. Do not forget to register and complete any required forms or steps for eligibility or participation.
Miner 22 Dies In Atlas Mines Accident
Paul Beckett aged 22 died after being crushed by a second string of cars at Atlas Mines near Petersburg. He lived in Hymera and had just begun work there. he died at St Marys Hospital Evansville at 1 45 PM Tuesday. Funeral services were held in Hymera. Beckett, unmarried, was son of D Beckett. He was employed at Atlas for the first time after arriving from Hymera. Dr Byers treated him before he was rushed to Evansville but he died of injuries including ruptured intestines and a broken ankle. This is the Atlas mine’s first fatality.
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Paul Beckett
Atlas
St. Mary's Hospital
Evansville
Hymera
Ind
Young Beckett
D. Beckett
Beckett
Petersburg
Arm Fracture After Horse Kick in Monroe Township
Rufus Julian of Monroe Township was here Tuesday after a horse kicked him. The blow fractured his arm between the wrist and elbow and he will be unable to use the limb for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Julian
Monroe Township
Miner Virgil Meadors Injured at Atlas Mines
Virgil Meadors suffered a leg injury from a state fall at the Atlas Mines on Monday afternoon. Another worker, Beckett, was fatally injured in the same incident. Meadors was in a different section and has a broken small bone but is expected to resume work soon.
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Virgil Meadors
Atlas Mines
Young Beckett
Meadors
Adams pairs visit kin as Lt Col heads to Texas post
Lt Col Frank H. Adams and wife Sheriff Harry Adams and wife of Vincennes spent Saturday here with relatives and friends. Adams heads to Texas for Quartermaster service while Sheriff Adams seeks re election in Knox County and is viewed as practically assured of victory in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Adams
Harry Adams
Vincennes
Adams
Texas
Ervice
Knox County
Petersburg
Col. Adams
France
Petersburg crowd packs Hagenbeck Wallace Show in Washington
A large Petersburg audience attended the Hagenbeck Wallace Show in Washington last Tuesday night, traveling by automobile despite bad roads. Circuses draw strong local turnout and the Petersburg crowd remains hard to deter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Washington
Clarks travel news touch Plano and Lafayette plans
Carl Clark of Oakland City and Lois Clark of Orwell visited Miss Opha Minnis Sunday. Mr. Clark has accepted a principal position at a Plano High School. Miss Clark will leave next week for Lafayette to attend college.
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Carl Clark
Oakland City
Lois Clark
Orwell
Opha Minnis
Clark
Plano
Miss Clark
Lafayette
Knight of Pythias Attend Daviess County Meeting in Washington
A large local Knight of Pythias gathering met in Washington Monday evening for the Daviess County meeting of the order. Seven members from Orwell joined, and attendees reported one of the best times in the history of the order in Daviess County.
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Knight of Pythias
Washington
Daviess County
Order
Lodge
Orwell
Local Residents Attend Tractor Demonstration Near Vincennes
Walter Risley of Marion Township visited on Wednesday for business matters. Herman Bryant and Gilbert McCord traveled to Vincennes on Wednesday to attend a tractor demonstration near that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Risley
Marion Township
Herman, Bryant
Gilbert McCord
Vincennea
Saturday Registration Day Reminder
A brief notice reminds readers that Saturday is registration day and urges residents not to forget to register. The message emphasizes timely action and civic participation without extra details.
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Ireland
State Highway Commission
OIL, News
Missouri
FOMER
BIG Labor
Labor Day
Ruth Ault
Wilber Ault
Spencer
J. B. Bilderback
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