Indiana Republicans Divided Over Harding Patronage Move
President elect Warren G. Harding calls Indiana's Harry S. New one of the best minds in America to confer at Marion. The action alarms James E. Watson supporters who fear New will control federal patronage and influence Indiana GOP, reshaping party leadership after March 4. Watson allies lament lack of invitation and warn of altered power dynamics.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Warren G. Harding
Indiana
Harry S. New
America
Marion
Gygnes
New
James E. Watson
Harding
Senator New
Watson
Watson Govenor
Warren T. McCray
Senator Harding
United States
Watsons
Obituary of Wm Starkey Harris
Wm Starkey Harris born July 6 1849 Ohio died December 9 1920 in Spencer County married Emma Lee October 2 1879. Survived by wife seven children Samuel Francis Myrtle Smith Ella Hornback Lizzie Davis Iva Feld Sallie Hornback sixteen grandchildren three great grandchildren two brothers two sisters many relatives and friends. Funeral at Cross Roads Saturday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Interment Hackleman cemetery.
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Wm. Starkey Harris
Ohio
Emma Iee
Spencer Co
Samuel Francis
Myrtle Smith
Ella Hornback
Lizzie Davis
Iva Feld
Indianapolis
Sallie Hornback
Kentucky
Starkey
Cross Roads
Rev
Thom
Hackleman Cemetery
Richland City Couples to Wed at Pirtle Home
Celie Winsett and Irene Halsey both of Richland City will be married this Friday at 4:00 p.m. in the home of C. C. Pirtle. After the wedding they will live on a farm three and a half miles northwest of Richland.
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Celie Winsett
Irene Halsey
Richland City
C. C. Pirtle
Richland
Accident at schoolyard leaves Louie Skelton dazed
Louie Skelton was struck on the head by a large club while by the schoolhouse watching boys play shinny. He was knocked senseless, taken home, and Dr. Ehrman attended him. He is improving and expected to recover in a few days.
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Louie Skelton
Ehrman
Luce Township Home Makers Club Meeting Sees Christmas Program
The Luce Township Home Makers Club met December 18 in Richland with presiding officer Mrs. L B Wilk inson. Myrtle Woolfolk announced ongoing county class work for 1971 and planned year plans with a public meeting December 30. Guests from Rockport Woman's Club performed a Christmas program including readings by Mrs. Atchison and Mrs. Woolfolk and songs by Mrs. Halbruge. refreshments were served by Mrs Bosarth and Mrs Walter Hayford.
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Luce Township Homemakers Club
Richland
L. B. Wilkinson
Myrtle Woolfolk
County Federation of Home Economic Classes
Bertha Cook
Woman‘s Club of
Rockport
K. C. Atchison
Ian
C. W. Halbruge
Bosarth
Walter Hayford
Evergreen Tree promises townwide musical benefit
The Evergreen Tree show features over fifty cast members, with most leading singers and many locals in speaking roles. Proceeds support entertainment goals and community music development at the Methodist church on December 28 and 29. Mrs. Kenneth C. Atchison slipped on Walnut street, breaking her right leg but expects a rapid recovery with medical care.
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Rockport
Kenneth C. Atchison
Walnut Street
Atchison
Evansville Officials Oppose East Main Street Track Removal
Workmen begin moving the Main Street track east of Fifth Street as part of Evansville Traction work. Mayor and citizens object to the removal plan citing impact on traffic and local transit.
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Evansville Traction
Fifth Street
Mayor and Citizens Object
Rockport Fray Delays Track Removal By Rail Company
Ohio Valley Railway crews faced Mayor Martin and Marshal Ellis who halted Main Street track removal over franchise issues. City council heard both sides and deferred action until next Tuesday morning, with potential injunctions if needed.
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Ohio Valley Railway Company
Rockport
Main Street
5Th Street
Martin
Marshal Ellis
Bunkhouser
Kingsville
Court House Square
Main St
Public Service Commision
Dockport
Court Square
New Suits and Estate Filings Cited in Local Records
Ola Marie Langdon files for divorce from Henry Langdon on December 18 1920 citing cruel treatment and infidelity while asking to restore maiden name Ola Marie Bailey. Mary E Hawkins named administrator of Charles Hawkins estate with $400 bonds. Henry Rahmann will filed December 18 1915 leaves everything to wife Elizabeth with $100 for mass and funeral expenses. Will witnessed by Paul Ender and Joseph Peters.
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Ola Marie Langdon
Henry Langdon
Ola Marie Bailey
Mary E. Hawkins
Charles Hawkins
Henry Rahmann
Elizabeth Rahmann
Will
Paul Ender
Joseph Peters
County Bonds Sold for Voting Machine Financing
The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting last Saturday and sold voting machine bonds to an Indianapolis bank at par. The bonds carry five percent interest and have a face value of $18 140.00.
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Board of County Commisioners
Indianapolis
Farmers Institute A Big Community Event
The Farmers Institute in Union Township drew merchants and churches for a three day program with exhibits of corn tobacco fruits and vegetables. Speakers from Evansville Purdue and local colleges discussed education morality and agriculture while a charity entertainment program entertained attendees.
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Committee On Resolutions
W. W. Guy
Myrtle Rosey
Hate Savener
Puraue University
Aitl the
Speaners
Vaiudpie Mueips Wuicn
Hesuvived
Rome
Farmers’ Institute
Rockport
Richards. Kincaid
Mel Swallow
Alhambra
Butscher
Anna Gentry
Margaret Laird
State Fair
Miss Cook
J. E. Gentry
Wm. Brown
J. Winn Smith
H. D. Jackson
Jackson
P. F. Fouts
A. L. Bennett
Franklin
Evansville College
Dean Franklin
Chicago
Hull
M E C A Christmas Gathering at Walnut Street Home
The M E C A was delightfully entertained by Mrs John W Feigel at her Walnut Street home on December 21 A devotional by Mrs Nora Pyeatt stressed Xmas meaning The program featured Xmas carols led by Mrs Robert Miller Victrola music by Miss Emma Feigel a dinner and bazaar report by Mrs Amelia Hill noting a $150 net The event closed with fruit cake and coffee for all attendees.
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John W. Feigel
Walnut St
Nora Pyeatt
Richland High School Notes on Christmas Break and Sports
Richland High requests Christmas vacation from December 23 to January 3. The basketball team lost at Rockport last Friday by thirteen to seven reflecting good sportsmanship. Visitors J. W. Strassell and Mrs. Atchison attended Thursday. Several students were absent this week including Helen Hayford Ted Hayes Amy Ferguson and Ed Hayes. Miss Georgia Ferguson from Evansville visited Monday. Miss Hattie Butscher could not lead orchestra classes Wednesday.
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E. M. Davis
W. D. Bell
Bauman Quartette
Hughes
Evansville College
Indiana
New York
America
Oakel F. Hall
Purdue University
Gregory
Pierce
Henry County
Richland High School
Rockport
Richland Boys
J. W. Strassell
Atchison
Calhoun
Helen Hayford
Ted Hayes
Amy Ferguson
Ed Hayes
Mrs Johnson dies at home near the city
Mrs Rebecca N Johnson 73, daughter of the late William Stateler, died December 21 at 1 10 am at her home four miles north of the city. Survived by two daughters and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 1 80 p.m at Cross Roads Church conducted by Rev W R Thom of Chrisney
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Sen. New
Sen. Watson
Halsey—Winsett
Resolucions Unio Township Farmers’ Institute
Union Township
Mresolveu
Dean Frankin
Hugnes
Dr. Hall
Moving Picture Show
Allen. Atkinson
F. Brown
Estella Shrode
J. W. Atkinson
James H.kirkland
Spencer County
Farmers Institute
Merchant’s
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