Freeze Nips Tender Buds in Orchards
An early morning freeze at 24 degrees devastated much of Gibson County s pome fruit crop. Judge H A Yeager reports apple buds in full bloom likely killed though some varieties such as Grimes Golden Jonathan King David Winter Banana Virginia Beauty Old Winesap Stuyvesant Winesap and Stark Delicat are less damaged. Late cherries are spared while peaches plums and pears suffered heavy losses.
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Gibson County
H. A. Yeager
Grimes Golden
Jonathan
King David
Frost Fails to Spoil Most Plants as Winter Returns
A 24.73 degree freeze on Tuesday formed ice three-quarters of an inch thick on still water. Bright sun melted frost and damaged tender buds and leaves while hardier vegetation endured the setback, ending the brief winter spell.
Armstrong Visits City on Business
P. S. Armstrong of near Owensville was in the city Tuesday on business.
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P. S. Armstrong
Owensville
City
Legion Plans to Decorate Graves of Dead Service Members
Gilson County and other area posts plan Memorial Day activities to honor overseas service members. Legion Post 24 will lead the grave decoration effort on May 30 with local posts funding the work, while some posts will solicit voluntary support. Vocational training for veterans was discussed for later implementation.
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Legion
Lewig
United Suites
Levion
Gibson County
Amercian Legion
Princeton Legion Post
Commission Plan of Government Lecture Tonight
Robert G. Tracy of the Bureau of Municipal Research and National Chamber of Commerce will lecture at the courthouse tonight at 7 50 on the city manager or commission plan of government. Citizens group sponsors the talk to explain the system as a recent state law allows cities to vote for this form. The meeting is open to the public.
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Robert G. Tracy
Bureau of Municipal Research
National Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Legislicure
Stricken by God Says Scientist Adolph Leray
Paris March 28 The X ray chief Adolph Leray of St An toine Hospital died after a so called successful effort to shield against X rays He had worked on 35000 radiographs during war service which left his hands damaged and led to the amputation of several fingers The scientist attributed his fate to the hidden God.
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Paris
Adolph Leray
St. Antoine Hospital
France
Mrs Shafer Accompanies to Evansville Hospital for Operation
Mrs Bertha Shafer traveled to Winslow with Mrs Fred Shafer formerly of this city to Walker Hospital in Evansville where she will undergo an operation.
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Bertha Shafer
Winslow
Fred Shafer
This City
Walker
Suits Filed in Gibson Circuit Court Over Hog Losses
Jesse TL Douglas sues Souther n Railway for 350 damages claiming eight hogs died and others shrank after hogs shipped from Winslow to Indianapolis were delayed beyond 36 hours. John Manahan sues Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway for 325 damages alleging death and crushing of livestock shipped from Somerville to Indianapolis stock market due to delay. Attorneys YT McDonald and Dale Eby represent the plaintiffs.
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Jesse TL. Douglas
Soutern Railway Company
Winslow
Indianapolis
Gibson Circuit
Daly
John Manahan
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Manahan
Somerville
Com- Maint
M. McDonald
Dale Eby
Pearl Elkins and Ralph Decker wed in East Broadway office
The marriage of Pearl Elkins a laundry employee from Vincennes and Ralph Decker a coal miner from Sullivan occurred Monday at 3 PM in the office of Squire Miller on East Broadway. They will reside in Sullivan.
Stewart Tooley wed in Francisco
Miss Sophia Elien Stewart of Francisco married James Alfred Tooley of this city at 3 p m Monday in Squire Morton s office on West Broadway. The couple will reside in Trinceton where the groom works in the mine.
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Sophia Elien Stewart
Francisco
James Alfred Tooley
Squire Morton
West Broadway
Tinceton
Phillips Thom as double wedding at Rev Burch home
A double wedding united Ruth Phillips and Lennis Thompson and Thelma Thomas and Charles Linkhorn at Rev Gilbert Burch’s home. Attendants included Mrs Harley Rhodes and Celia Frances King. The brides wear Harding blue satin and brown taffeta gowns. The couples plan farm and North Gibson Street residences.
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Gilbert Burch
Ruth Phillips
Lennis Thompson
Thelma Thomas
Charles Linkhorn
Harley Rhodes
Thompson
Celia Frances King
Miss Phillips
T. H. Phillips
Francisco
G. W. Thompson
Washington Township
Miss Thomas
Arthur Thomas
Mr. Sinkhorn
William Sinkhorn
Center Township
Gibson Street
Kate Apgar Returns Home to Mt Vernon Ill
Mrs Earl Skelton hosted Kate Apgar during a short visit in South Gibson Street Mt Vernon. After a few days with her daughter, she returned home today to resume daily routines.
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Mras- Kate” Apgar
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Earl ‘Skelton
South Gibcon Street
Romancé‘ Hicks
Elsworth
Mt Carmel
Mia. L. C. Camp
North Race Street
Peonage Case Killings Reported In Georgia
In Monticello Georgia two more bodies of Black men were recovered from the Alcovy River raising the total to eleven linked to peonage and murder charges against Jasper County farmer John Williams. Clyde Manning confessed to killing five by ax and burying them, others died in ravines and wells as jurors linked Williams and Manning to the deaths. DOJ agents Wisner and Chastain investigated, Williams denying the scope of the claims while his sons and guards were noted nearby.
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Monticello
Maren
Alcovy River
John Wiliams
Jasper Counuly Farmer
Williams Plantation
Clyde Manning
Williams
Manning
John Williams
Johnny Green
Green
Willie Givens
Charley Chisholm
Givens
Fletcher Smith
Big John
Little Bit
John Brown
Chisholm
Cound
Department of Justice
A.J. Wisner
A. S. Chastain
Jasper County
Willams Plantation
Hulon Williams
Leroy Williams
Williamses
Wabash Reports Light Fruit Damage From Freeze
United Press reports minor fruit losses in Wabash county after a freezing night. Buds in some orchards were damaged, but overall fruit prospects remained strong as the Wabash River receded, not yet reaching 1920 flood levels. Livestock losses from flooding were noted as the river fell one foot short of the 1920 peak.
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United Press
Wabash, Ind
Wabash County
Owensville Dogs Lose Interest in Poultry and Livestock
In Montgomery township trustees report only 71 dollars paid last year for dogs killing poultry sheep and hogs, down from over 400. The article notes a stable dog population and mentions local deaths marriages and school events including Esther Mowrer’s Dallas wedding and updates on local patients.
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Owensville
Marca
Montgomery Township
Beresford
Defendant Found Not Guilty in Slander Suit
A civil action for slander with damages of 25 dollars proceeds as the defendant is found not liable. Plaintiffs and defendants reside at Pekopp Evansville, with limited details readable from the document.
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Pekopp Evansvilig
Blast in Chicago factory in Little Italy kills ten
An explosion at the Joseph W Heil Co factory at Fourth and Halstead in Chicago's Bloody Nineteenth ward killed ten and injured fifteen. Officials cite a gas leak while police consider a ward feud or fireworks as possible causes. Firefighters and police recovered three bodies as debris and shattered windows drew crowds.
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United Press
Chicago
Little
Italy
Joseph W. Heil Company
Fourth and
Halstead Streets
Hughes
Entombed Miners Die in Mine Near Fire Zone
In Ell, Indiana, the bodies of seven miners buried after a February mine fire were recovered within feet of a rescue drill hole. The fire had not reached the remains, allowing easy identification by relatives awaiting at the surface.
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United Press
Ell
Ind
Kathleen
City Government Under New Law
Princeton residents invited to hear Tracy secretary of Indianapolis discuss the city manager form of government at the courthouse tonight. Rotary welcomes new members Eldor Armstrong and George Mosman. No fee or obligation required. Dr Rhoades vows no hat passed.
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Princeton
Tracy
Court House
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