Will of J. B. Chrisney Heirs to Endowment and Legacy
The will of John B. Chrisney of Chrisney Indiana probated this week endows a twenty year reserve fund for his heirs including parcels on Main Street and stock in Peoples Bank. It names executor John P. Chrisney and provides for a wife’s lifetime income and home control, burial at Oak Hill cemetery, and division of remaining estate among heirs. Roosevelt era politics are discussed in a separate column urging Bryan as next president if changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Chrisney
Chrisney
Ind
People’s Bank of
Indiana
Farmers Bank Rockport
Spencer County
Chrisney Hotel
Main Street
Chrisner
Peoples’ Bank of
Joseph C. John
Francis W
Thomas BE. Chrisney
Sophia Crandall
John P. Chrisney
Thomas E. Chrisney
Hockport
Eash
Oak Hill Cemetery
F. M Cooper
Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
Bryan
Railroad bridge plans raise hopes for Owensboro Rockport link
The Owensboro and Rockport Bridge Terminal company reports completion of two Ohio River bridge sites between Rockport and Owensboro and plans a meeting to secure right of way. The project estimates reach up to 1 250 000 for the bridge and rail link with a 1 010 000 bridge alone.
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Ohio River
Rockport
Owensboro
George H. Cox
Owensboro and
Indianapolis
Chicago
January Term Circuit Court Adjourns After Few Trials
Numerous cases carried over from the January term of the circuit court were adjourned Saturday with only a handful of cases tried. Proceedings grew light as the term closed and most matters were postponed for future action.
Francis C Hopkins seeks new trial in mass damages case docket
The record outlines a busy April term with numerous damage lawsuits awaiting trial. Various guardianships and executors report balances and bond actions while the court appoints guardians for minors and insane individuals. Several personal injury and contract cases set for jury or court trial include Francis C Hopkins et al versus John Archibald and other suits against notable local defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Smith
Emma Cox
H. G. Weiss
Walter Connor
Business College
Evansville
F. W. Kanzler
Fred Kanzle
Advisory Board of
Ohio Township
Frank J. Borst
Indiana Parlor Frame Company
Vanderburg Superior Court
G. K. Denton
Sigelhart, Taylor and Heilman
Lucy Keegan
Charles J. Keegan
Lucy Widler
Louis F. Weiss
John South
Laura W. Dick
Samuel Dick
Ferdinand Kratz
John L. Sullivan
Southern Railway Company
Herbert Mathew
Hohenstein- Hartmetz Furniture Company
Vanderburg
Jack J. Layman
George B
Eva Hibbs
Henry Titus
Charles Meuser
Francis C. Hopkins Et al
John Archibald
John T. Wheeler
W. Smith
Payne Vs
John
McDaniels and American Surety Co
Charles Thrasher
Spencer County Fair Association
State of
Indiana
Elia Stateville
Charles McNutt
Della
Fanny Bell
Andy Betz
American Surety Company
Ella Stuteville
George W. Stuteville
Ray Stevenson Co
Carl J. Cramm
Mary A. Wulf
Bush and Lane Piano Co
Estey Organ Company
Charles F. Brown
New York Woman Learns Clerk Was Not Angelic Husband
A New York woman believed she married an angelic lord but discovered her spouse was a clerk earning three dollars a week. She is now doubtless eight dollars a week better off than she thought.
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New York
Angelish Lord
River Bridge Plan Across Ohio River Between Rockport and Owensboro
A proposed river bridge spanning the Ohio River to connect Rockport and Owensboro is estimated to cost about 1 million dollars. The project aims to improve regional transportation and commerce, pending funding and approvals.
Political Bias Allegations Rise Over Township Nominations
In Spencer county tensions flare as colored delegates and white leaders clash over Republican control. Nominated Democrats W. V. Hesson for township trustee and Charles Brown for assessor are expected to win, while claims of racial favoritism and boss power persist. A St Louis unemployed convention calls for congressional action as Coxey threatens a nationwide movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Hesson
Jackson Township
Charles Brown
Rockport
Spencer County
St. Louis
Jesults
Coxey
Marriage Licenses in Spencer County
Millard Sherrell 20 farmer Newtonville to Myrtle Patterson 16 Spencer county. Thomas Dawson 24 farmer Spencer county to Lina Hskridge 19 Spencer county.
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Millard Sherrell
Newtonville
Myrtle Patterson
Spencer County
Thomas Dawson
Lina Hskridge
Rev Guard Nominated Over County Treasurer in Race
Rev W L Guard pastor of the Lutheran church secured the nomination for representative by defeating former county Treasurer M W Thomas. Guard totaled 1997 votes to Thomas 1240, a majority of 757. This is the highest plurality for any candidate in Champaign County.
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W. L. Guard
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rockport
Champaign County
Ohio
Rev. Guard
Lutheran Church
M. W. Thomas
Thomas
Guard
Tomas
Train Ditches Near Ice Plant After Heavy Rains
A Lincoln City bound train from Saturday left the track near the ice plant with only the engine spared, and most cars derailed. No injuries were reported as wrecking crews re-railed the cars after the rails spread due to heavy rains, with work spanning most of Saturday night.
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Lincoln City
Child Swallows Metal Piece. Surgery at Evansville
Six year old daughter of Lark Wood living near Rockport swallowed a small metal fragment stuck in the throat. She underwent neck surgery at Evansville to remove the foreign object and is recovering at home. Also reported is the death of George F. Schweinfurth at age about sixty from pneumonia after a week of illness. funeral held at Albright church with Rev. G. Koch officiating.
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Lark Wood
Rockport
Grandview Road
Sutterer
Evansville
George F. Schweinfurth
Hisscome
Albright Church
Washington Street
G. Koch
Huntingburg
Schweintfurth
Kentucky Lawyer Paws Off An Ill Fated Ticket
A Kentucky lawyer tried to buy a railroad ticket with a $2 bill but only had 8 dollars needed. He pawned the bill for 1.50, sold the pawn ticket for 1.50, then met a friend who bought the pawn ticket for 1.50. Who loses the collar in this odd tale of money and misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Chrisne
Endowment For
John P. Chriney
Fave Library
Roosevelt and Taft
Rockport Journal
New Albany
Dale
Fred Crowder
Luce Township
County
James A. Hopkins
Mr. Crowder
Tom Gibson
Smith Fry
Morris Gordon
Jacob Weller
Pennsylvania
Ako
The
Richard M. Milburn
Jasper
Milburn
State University
Lowry B. Deuson
Deuson
Board of Commissioners
Deanson
Grandview
Office of Justice of the Peace
Francis C. Hopkins
Darkies
Court House
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