Pollution of the Ohio Water Prompts State Health Report
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state health board urges legislation to curb river pollution. He cites Indiana county death and typhoid rates linked to sewage, acids from mines and factory wastes on the Ohio river. A survey of the Indiana portion is asked along with next step legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Ohio River Sanitary Commission of
Ohio
Marshall
Board of Health
Indiana
Hurty
Ohio-Indiana
General Assembly
Ohio River
State Food and Drug Laboratory Corps
Hurry
Parrish Sentenced to Pen for Bank Insolvency Crimes
Kentucky court of appeals upholds conviction of James H. Parrish former president of Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust for receiving deposits while insolvent. Trial revealed bank assets would not cover deposits beyond fifteen cents on the dollar. Indictments remain for embezzlement subornation of perjury and accepting a large deposit shortly before closure. related charges against Otis and Isaac Parrish lead to a special Hancock circuit court term in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals of
Kentucky
James H. Parrish
Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company
Hancock Circuit Court
Carroll
Hobson
Barker
J. Otis Parrish
Ianac N. Parrish
Otis Parrish
Isaac Parrish
San Antonio
Tex
Commonwealth
Hancock Circuit
Otis
Walnut and Hickory Trees Investment Question
A fragment asks if walnut and hickory trees would be a good investment, implying consideration of forestry or orchard returns. The snippet lacks context on location, dates, or results.
Smithsonian Receives Large East Africa Animal Collection
Techni cal World Magazine reports a vast shipment to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. Skins and skeletons include dikdik hartebeest steinbuck impala wildebeest eland gnu lions leopards hyenas giraffes and a black rhinoceros Hippopotami and warthogs. Birds and small mammals accompany the consignment with rare warty rat noted as unique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
East Africa
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Smithsonian Institutions
National Museum
Africa
Technical World Magazine
Warrick County Buys Four Teen Voting Machines
The Warrick county board of commissioners purchased four teen U. S. Standard voting machines, according to the Boonville Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrick County Board of Commissioners
The
Boonville Enquirer
English Teachers Must Use Proper English Next Year
A public admonition calls on English teachers to improve manuscript quality in the coming year or face criticism. The message warns that sloppy language reflects poorly on educators and the school.
State board tightens English grading for teachers licenses
Wisconsin officials announce a new rule that English and grammar in exam answers will determine part of the grade. In common schools 10 percent and 90 percent on correctness. in high schools 25 percent for English use and 75 percent for answer correctness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Robert J. Aley
Mr. Aley
Vigo County Tops Indiana Jails in Yearlong Inmate Count
Vigo County led Indiana counties in jail admissions for the fiscal year ended September 30, reporting 1 625 inmates. Marion County followed with 1 475, while Knox 788 Grant 533 St Joseph 531 Lawrence 788 and Lawrence 529 plus Delaware 505 were among those over 500. Brown and Pulaski counties had no incarcerations. Total prisoners across counties reached 13 045, down from 13 576.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Board of State Charities
Marion County
Knox
Grant
St. Joseph
Lawrence
Delaware
Brown
Pulaski
Little Packet Inquirer Grounded on Kentucky Bank
The little packet Inquirer ran aground Sunday night on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River between Owensboro and Rockport. En route from Rockport to Owensboro with passengers aboard, fog and rain caused the pilot to misjudge in mid river and collide with the bank. No injuries reported and the vessel slightly damaged. Passengers and crew were stranded until a skiff ferried two men to Owensboro to bring a rescue boat. The Inquirer remained stranded until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Packet Inquirer
Owensboro
Rockport
Kentucky
the Inquirer
Christmas attractions at Wells Bijou Evansville
Sunday December 19 features Gus Edwards musical comedy School Days with fifty performers at popular prices. December 22 has Rose Stahl and the London Company in The Chorus Lady, priced 25 cents to 1.50. Also scheduled Graustark and the upcoming Little Nemo musical at Wells Bijou. The Farmer's Institute meets at the courthouse next Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Bijou
Evansville
Gus Edwards
Rose Stahl
London
Graustark
Nemo
County Assessors to Meet in Indianapolis
The county assessors of the state will meet at Indianapolis on Jan 4 and 5 with the state board of tax commissioners to discuss subjects relating to their work. Addresses will be given by John W. McCardle, John E. Lamb, Gov. Marshall and Timothy B. Howard followed by discussions. All county officials and township assessors are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
John W. McCardle
John E. Lamb
Gov
Marshall
Timothy B. Howard
Eastern Star Elects Officers For Local Chapter
The Order of the Eastern Star elected officers last Friday evening including Mrs Ollie Mayhall as worthy matron C Davis as worthy patron Mrs Grace Mason as associate matron Mrs Carrie V Halbruge as secretary Mrs J H W Logan as treasurer Mrs Mollie Payne as conductress and Mrs H G Weiss as associate conductress. The new officers will be installed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Ollie Mayhall
C. ©. Davis
Grace Mason
Carrie V. Halbruge
J. H W. Logan
Mollie Payne
H. G. Weiss
William T. Woolard Dies After Illness at 43
William T. Woolard of Grass township died last Friday after an appendicitis illness at age forty three. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Fairview church with Rev. L. T. Taylor officiating. The Modern Woodmen lodge, of which he was a member, conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Woolard
Grass Township
Woolard
Fairview Church
L. T. Taylor
Woodman Lodge
Abstract of Mortality Statistics for October 13809
Total deaths 2818 with annual rate 12.2, up from 2674 deaths and rate 11.5 last year. Preceding month had 2660 deaths. Major age groups listed: under 1 year 357 (13.3%), 1–5 202, 5–10 91, 10–15 46, 15–20 81, 65 and over 825 (30.7%).
Barn Fire Damages Farm Near Pattonville
Dan A. Miller's barn west of Pattonville burned last Friday at 9 PM. Loss included hay corn farming implements and a tobacco crop split between Miller and tenants. Total loss about 1200 dollars with 650 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan A. Miller
Pattonville
Weather Shift Dampens November Score Over Weekend
The weather last Saturday Sunday and Monday eased the November score by rain and damp snow. It began raining Saturday morning and continued with only a brief lull until Monday morning when a change brought a very damp snow to finish the period.
Lockyear Case Postponed To February Term
Spencer county sues M. H. Lockyear in Warrick circuit court. Trial scheduled for December 8 was continued due to illness of the county's counsel. Case may be carried to the February term for lack of a hearing day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer County
M. H. Lockyear
Warrick
Married Woman Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Spencer Court
Edna Baughn sues George W. Baughn for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment, married Jan 1889, separated Dec 6 1909. She seeks $1500 alimony and a restraining order to prevent withdrawal of $400 from Boonville National Bank, defendant valued at about $3000. Attorneys Swan and Mason. Also Louis F. Weiss sues to quiet title to parts of Wright and Griffiths addition in Rockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Edna Baughn
George W. Baughn
Boonville National Bank
Baughn
Swan and Mason
Louis F. Weiss
Southern Railway Company
Et al
Wright
Griffith
Rockport
Everything Has Come My Way at Last
A man joins multiple fraternal orders and spends funds on initiation fees and life insurance. He attends a banquet, consumes items, and collapses after a founder, dying. His widow receives twenty thousand dollars in life insurance and remarries within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks and Eagles
Eix
Senator committee clerk resigns and opens law office
Thomas P. Littlepage resigns from the clerkship of the Senate Committee on Expenditures in Washington D C. He has opened a law office there and is connected with a New York firm handling Washington business at a salary of five thousand dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Littlepage
Committee On Expenditures
The
Senate
Washington D. C
New York
Washington
Boonville Seeks 2500 Loan To Bridge Treasury Shortfall
Boonville residents face a depleted city treasury and appeal to money lenders for a 2500 dollar loan at five percent interest to tide the town over through a tight period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Old Town
Gilmer mill owner orders Democrat delivery to his address
Mike Ritter of Gilmer Texas writes to the Democrat asking delivery to his address. He operates a large saw mill in Gilmer and claims the town's population is similar to Rockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Ritter
Gilmer
Texas
Ritter
Rockport
Spencer County Marriages and Obituary Notice
Charles E Sibrel 26 farmer of Spencer county to Ethel Jones 23 of Spencer county. Willis H. Bunner 24 farmer of Spencer county to Anna H. Warner 19 of Spencer county. Mrs Lucy Brandenburg aged 65 died last Sunday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Fred A Hearing’s home. Funeral held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev HE Boldrey. Chas W Schumacher of rural route No 4 was in town Thursday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E Sibrel
Spencer County
Ethel Jones
Willis H. Bunner
Anna H. Warner
Lucy Brandenburg
Fred A. Hearing
HE. H. Boldrey
Chas. W. Schumacher
Real Estate Transfers and Related Filings This Week
Real estate transfers include Edwin Polk to Amanda M Good win part 29 7 7 $250 and Edward Maier to Austin and Sue E White lots in Chrisney for $1 800. Other transfers list Hattie A Meyer to Emma Feltman $4 000 and Michael Heichelbech to Dale Gas Company $20 for Lot 50 by 68 feet in Dale. A range of deeds and filings notes five mortgages, twelve releases, twenty four leases, two assignments, one article of association, two certificates and two court decrees recorded in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Polk
Amanda M. Goodwin
Charles KE
Heuring Et al
Edward Maier
Austin
Sue E. White
Chrisney
Hattie A. Meyer
Emma Feltman
Michael Heichelbech
Dale Gas Company
Dale
Eigenmann Land and Investment Co
Sophia Brown
Democratic Meetings Call For Spencer County Delegates
Chairman R E Roberts issues a call for Democrats in Spencer County townships to meet on Friday December 31 1918 to appoint delegates to the district convention in Evansville January 9 1919. Spencer County has thirteen delegates by township and precinct committeemen and a township chairman will be chosen. A county committee meeting will follow January 4 at 2 PM in Rockport to elect county chairman secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Roberts
Spencer County
Evansville
Luce Township
Ohio
Hammond
Huff
Harrison
Carter
Jackson
Grass
Clay
Rockport
Indiana trustees meet as Gov Marshall cites honesty in office
The Indiana state trustees association held its annual meeting in Indianapolis with larger attendance. Gov. Marshall urged public service with minimal tax costs, defended accounting laws, and called for honest officials to curb private graft. He praised honest officeholders and discussed state spending controls. Dr and Mrs Jess D McKenney visited from Minneapolis and will head to Saranac Lake for winter. Rev Barrett in Boonville claims six blind tigers and heavy drinking persists. William Tilley of Hatfield visited town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Trustees’ Association
Indianapolis
Gov
Marshall
Indiana
Jess D. McKenney
Minneapolis
J. T. McKenney
Saranac Lake
N. Y
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State Forester
Parrish
PEN
Wisconsin
Turtle Lake
Wis
Democrat
Huff Township
Victor
Hugo
Ind
Chicago
Spooner
North Western
St. Paul
Minneapolis and Omaha
Troy
A. Fuhs
Farmer’s Institute
Court House
Lockyears
Southern Railway
Charles F. Barrett
Willian Tilley
Hatfield, Wis
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