Court actions and receivership filings in Spencer County
Spencer County probate court reports list suit for receiver against Lincoln Coal Co. and various cases including divorce proceedings, guardianship, sale of real estate, and a 1921 board of review appointment. Notices cover changes of venue, bonds, and estate settlements amid county legal proceedings and local agricultural agent notes on girls canning clubs and farm issues.
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David Ellison
Lincoln Coal Co
Vanderburg Probate Court
Louis N
Mymer
John Yeach
Iza A
Lamar
Dian
Inghot
Ange
Jude
Arch Stevenson
Warrick County
James Shackelford
Albert M. Swan
Wallace
Third Street
Hardin Cain
Uriah B. Langley
Christopher C. Mason
Spencer County Board of Review
Charlies
E. L. Boyd
Louis Fishback
Wms Kaiser
Wm. Schaaf
Charles E. Schaaf
Albert W. Frey
Joseph Morris
John B. Morris
John D. Hullett
Mons
Public tuberculosis clinic to open in Breckport
A free public tuberculosis clinic will be held in Breckport next Wednesday April 27 to conclude Dr. McKane’s two week work in Spencer county. Dr. G C Johnson of Boehne tuberculosis camp Evansville will lead the clinic and will be assisted by local physicians to examine those suspected of TB.
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Breckport
Spencer County
McKane
State Board of Health
G. C. Johnson
Boehne
Evansville
Johnson
Button Factory Resumes Operations in Rockport
The button factory reopened last Monday at noon with 62 men and boys working. The plant, typically employing about 100, is acclaimed as one of Rockport’s best and its return brings a boost of optimism to the town.
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Rockport
St Bernard’s Church to Install Clock and Bell on Elm Street
Members of St Bernard’s Catholic Church plan to install a new bell and a tower clock on Elm Street. The clock is to strike the hours, enhancing the church’s silhouette and daily schedule.
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St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
Elm Street
Engagement announced for Mary Rachael Sargeant and Harold Forsythe
Mr. E. G. Sargeant of Newbury announces the engagement of his daughter Mary Rachael to Harold K. Forsythe of Grandview. The couple plan a June wedding.
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E. G. Sargeant
Newbury
Mary Rachael
Harold K. Forsythe
Grandview
Cadick Returns to Bloomington After Visit
J. Lawrence Cadick of Grand View returns to Bloomington University after several days with his parents Mr and Mrs D B Cadick.
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J. Lawrence Cadick
Grandview
Bloomington University
D. B. Cadick
Harding's First Message Defines Foreign Policy Shift
The Indianapolis Star warns Harding shifts foreign policy from Senate to the executive, endorsing a peace resolution, Versailles treaty with amendments, and a new world peace alliance. It cites Hughes, Taft, and others as supportive, while noting irreconcilables will oppose.
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Senate
Executive Department
Ril. Harding
Germany
Congress
Messrs
Johnson
Borah
McCormick
Senate Chamber
Harding
Hughes
Taft
Root
Hoover
Zu Cage
League of Nations
Ese
Sulemi
League
Mar
Charles Evans Hughes
Indianapolis Star
Burglary at Halbruge Co. Store Reported
A break in at the Halbruge Co. dry goods and notions store on Main Street last Friday evening yielded only a few dollars in cash and a missing pocketbook containing 74. The intruder gained entrance by breaking a rear window and climbing the iron crate. No clues were found to identify the thief. Nearby text discusses the League of Nations and President Wilson’s policy.
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Halbruge Co
Ani
Marguerite
Spain
Wade Dows
Pry
Gentry Purchases Lizzie Mohr Property on Second Street
J Wayne Gentry has purchased the property of Miss Lizzie Mohr on Second street.
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J. Wayne Gentry
Lizzie Mohr
Second Street
High School Notes Highlight Spring Festival and Sports Plans
The boys track team will travel to Boonville for the April 23 athletic meet. The baseball squad beat Chrisney 16 to 7. Preparations continue for the Blue and Gold Spring Festival on April 29 at the high school. A domestic science class hosted a 12 o'clock dinner for the faculty. The debate on capital punishment was won by the affirmative in the L1A English class. Honor Roll students are listed with high averages and several names appear repeatedly across grades.
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Boonville
Elizabeth. Kehrer
Sionday
Chrisney
Maestes
Josephine Agnaw
Anna Dye
Leland
Mason Feizel
Louise Stevenson
Feigel
Margaret Smith
Charlotte Cromie
Edward Beet
Maurice Baur
jHiisie Paveridgy
Mary Ladosca Zachrite
Earl. Borris
Julia Mason Lang
Margaret Wright
Alice Mason
Gladys’ Tulse
Josephine Kellams
Christine Olschye
Floyd
Thurman
Helen Hammond
Madge Young
Aline Olsch
Smith Andrews wedding in Little Rock Arkansas
Friends in the city have received notice of the marriage of Miss Hilda Kathryn Smith to Lieutenant Colonel Charles Frederick Andrews of the Infantry United States Army. The wedding took place last Thursday April 14 in Little Rock Arkansas. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry W Smith formerly of Rockport now in Little Rock.
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Hilda Kathryn Smith
Liett
Charles Frederick Andrews
Infantry
United States Army
Little Rock
Ark
Rockport
Varner Marries Stockwell in Indianapolis
Darwin Varner formerly of this city married Genevieve Stockwell daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Stockwell of Indianapolis last Wednesday in Indianapolis. The groom, son of Mrs Frances Varner of Evansville and nephew of Charles Salm of this city, will reside in Indianapolis where he works as a pharmacist.
New City Clerk Appointment Follows Resignation
Henry J. Vawter resigned as city clerk on Wednesday evening. Mayor W. E. Martin appointed Charles G. Davis to fill the vacancy on Thursday.
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New
Henry J. Vawter
W. BE. Martin
Charles G. Davis
Local Citizens Warned in Owensboro Fraud Case Indictments
Local residents are cautioned as Owensboro authorities report a solvent fraud case. Figures including Markskerry and Vance are pressed to endorse for the insolvent concern amid charges of fraud.
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Owensboro
Messrs Markskerry
Vance
Kentucky Banks Involved in Owensboro Promoter Fraud Case
Litigation centers on Hiram Marksberry and J B Pattie with S J Vance in Spencer County. Owensboro banks allegedly kited checks for Owensboro Products Company, inflating its solvency while promoting forged value. Banks pressured the men to sign $50,000 notes for temporary relief, then seized assets to cover debts.
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Owensboro
Spencer County
Hiram
Marksberry
John M. Huffman
J. 8. Pattie
S.J. Vance
J. Wayne Gentry
Rockport
Owensboro Products Company
Rosenfield
First National Bank
United States National Bank
U. S. National Bank
Vance
Products Company
Marksberry and
Marksberry and Vance
W. C. Mason
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Bcgard OF Review
Circuit Co
Ella Sesrener
Menry Nviener
Frank Phish
Bee
J. Levi Couch
Coai
Willian Pack
Tate
Iaiat
Ohio
Luce
Margaret Laird
Ohio Township
Aiaggard
Canning Club
Evansville Exposition
Richland
Cr. W. Carrick
Poultry Extension Department
Allen V. Atkinson
Atkinsons
University
Star
Bryan
Marion
Mr. Harding
Wi Halbruge Co
Daughters of Trinity
Lutheran’ Church
Mayhall’s Chapel
Gardner
Indianapolis
Sunberg
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Kentucky
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