Spencer County Corn Contest Results Released
The Spencer County corn contest reports 39 starters and nine finishers. Earl W. Hemmesd won first prize with 98.8 bushels per acre at $12.63. James Laise took second with 63.2 bushels and $14.96. Hall 58th placed with 60.3 bushels. Manure usage raised costs, and eight loads affected yields. average yield across nine contests was 3.2 bushels per acre.
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J. G Rimstidt
C. L. Hammond Prudent
Spencer County
Crn
Essacia- Howling
Spencer Cvants
Rex Jowe
Earl
W. Hemmesd
James Laise
Sham battle injures six year old at Fourth and Elm
A six year old, John Robert Aders, was knocked unconscious during a sham battle by a rock thrown by Eddie Yount. He was taken home, a physician attended, and remained unconscious for days. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon as two crowds clashed on Fourth Street.
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Small Bey
Fourth
Elm Streets
John Robert Aders
George Aders
Eddie Yount
John Robert
Revival at Christain Church Led by Le Roy Sergent
The revival at the Christain church will be conducted next Monday by Le Roy Sergent of Lilfoeis. The program details remain unclear but readings and services are expected.
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Christain Church
Heeia
Deputy Treasurer Appointed and Moves to City
Frank Herter, a deputy treasurer from near Newville, has been appointed denat treasure and moved with his family to the city. He has taken residence in the Lane property on the Eloff.
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Frank Herter
Newville
City
Lane
Barber Emery Phillips Visits Mother in Rockport
Emery Phillips a Lexington Kentucky barber arrived in Rockport on Tuesday to visit his mother Mrs Rebecca Phillins.
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Emery Phillips
Lexington
Rockport
Rebecca Phillins
Mrs Celsth Olsch in Critical Condition After Relapse
Mrs John Olsch who recently underwent a serious operation has suffered a relapse and is currently listed in critical condition at this time.
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Celsth
John Olsch
Circuit Court Proceedings Record From Last Monday
Circuit court met in regular session for six weeks with Judge M R Pweedy presiding. Robert Lawhure sworn in as prosecuting attorney. Judgment entered for Gr J C Solly against Andrew Jackson estate for 64.50. Sale of real estate in Singleton case postponed for costs. Several cases noted as continued or dismissed.
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Circuit Court
M. R. Pweedy
Lewis Woolfolk
Floyd Chapman
A. B. Langley
James D. Peran
Robert Lawhure
Crreit
Gr. J. C. Solly
Andrew Jackson
Rebecca Underwoods
Evaline Gondman
Elbert M. Wan
Jame
AL. Simians
Foseo Kiner
Cayroanyman
Fauyonman
Liszaveca
Wiliam
Dog bites and disease outbreak in neighborhood
A dog belonging to Jos. Richard was bitten and died in a pen from an unspecified disease after ten or more neighboring dogs were reported bitten. The incident involves a cluster of bites across the area and concerns about spread within the community.
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Seere
Jos. Richard
County Insurance Settled for Farm Fire Loss
Ten thousand dollars was paid to Spencer County by Williamsboro City Fire Insurance through agent Frank Kincaid for the loss of the county farm building. The board of county commissioners debates replacing the building on site or selling the farm to buy 40 acres near the city on the traction line. Many citizens favor the land purchase for potential savings.
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Spencer County
Williamshiro City
Frank Kincaid
Board of County Commissioners
Farm banks directors listed with new general institutions note
The Farmers Bank governance names Chas Lieb M F Underhill T J der T E Larkin Wm Raider W Fishback and W W Kellame as ceessess directors with a teaser about a new rata mest and a general institutions tone. The passage claims stronger tone and more honey than ever before in Enencer Punky.
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Chas, Lieb
M. F. Underhill
T. J. ‘der
T. E. Larkin
Wm. Raider
W. Fishback
W. W. Kellame
Southern fIridiaena
Enencer
Prayer Service Contest Draws Large Crowd at Baptist Church
A community event held at a Baptist church last Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd. The pro am song contest was unusually good and awarded a silver medal to the winner as many attendees left the church afterward.
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Aptist Church
New Years Dance Draws Large Crowd at Local Hall
The New Years dance hosted Monday night by Seble Blandford and Payne Salm drew a large crowd. The auditorium was decorated in holiday displays and music was provided by Snyder Weirs and Neutzel.
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Pfior
Seble Blandford
Payne Salm
Auditoriaum
Snyder, Weirs and Neutzel
Fellows Install Officers In City Odd Fellows Meeting
The Odd Fellows of this city installed officers led by C. C. Hammond as Noble Grand Ernest Wright as Vice Grand Charles Mayhall as treasurer and J. A. Sargent as secretary.
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Odd Fellows
C. C. Hammond
N. G
Ernest Wright
W. G
Charles Mayhall
J. A. Sargent
County Officials Reorganize for Ensuing Year
County commissioners WB Squier A C Esceman and Delbert Dawson met and reorganized naming H icerman president. L N Savage re appointed county attorney at $200 salary. Contracts awarded for books stationery rock road gravel and road work to multiple firms in Evansville and surrounding townships.
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Board of County Commissioners
WB Squier
A. GC
Esceman
Delbert Dawson
Hicerman
DB. Esrmen
William Wells
Tun
Cour
Clotainge
J. G. Walker
L. N. Savage
Seller-Crescent Co
Evansville
Democrat. Publishing Company
Niles Rock Road
Ohio
Townsnir
Bedford & Nugent So
Montgomery & Parker and
Orville Sanders
Jacob L. Bryant
Lonnie Parsier
Evansville Sand and Gravel Co
Bedford-Nagrent Co
Ohio township farmers institute to convene in Rockport
The Ohio township farmers institute will be held at the Rockport auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday January 17 and 18. Instructors include C. M. McDonnell Mrs Hence Orree and O A Bortell with local helpers contributing to the program. A lineup of entertaining rest period activities is planned and farmers are urged to attend to hear farming subjects of interest.
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Ohio Township Farmers Institute
Rockport
C. M. McDonsell
Hence Orree
O. A. Bortell
Co. Avent Warrick County
Resignation Tendered by City Clerk Watson Jones
Watson Jones has tendered his resignation as city clerk. It has not yet been accepted and will be considered at the next city council meeting. Rockport merchants begin their annual clearance sales with many bargains in general merchandise. Rockport schools resumed work last Monday after the holiday vacation.
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Watson Jones
Rockport
Fire devastates St Bernard's Catholic Church and furnishings
Early New Year fire destroyed nearly all of St Bernard's Catholic church and most furnishings. A Cedar tree and Christmas decorations ignited from a dropped match. Firefighters battled blazes from attic to cross atop the steeple as gas in the garret caused an explosion. Building valued at 13,500 with furnishings 1,500. total loss about 15,000. Insurance covered 6,200 on the edifice and 1,800 on furnishings. Rectory saved. temporary worship planned at the old Lutheran church. Officers elected for Knights of Pythias for 1917 listed.
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St. Bernard’s Catholic
Germain
St.Joesph’s
Iera
St. Bernard’s
Ir. Book
Wr. Sennah
Feizel’s chickens win five silver caps on display
Five silver caps won by John Feizel’s chickens at major poultry shows are showcased in the show-window of Byusye’s jewelry store, highlighting local poultry success and shop display items.
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John Feizel
Byusye
Officers Installed At Grass Township Meeting
At the regular meeting of the O B S many officers were installed for the year including M W M Kate Salm W P W F Adams A M Ophia Adams secretary Ollie Mardell treasurer Ursula Halbruge conductress Georgia Chinn associate conductress Lulu B Biggs chaplain S F Morgenthaler marshal Pauline Richards organist Grace Mason Ada Jessie Harrison Ruth Helen Baumegaertner Esther Ida Smith Martha Elsie Hamilton Electa Stella Haines warder Louis Halbruge sentrier. Grass township residents travelled to the city to pursue recovery of a railroad tax voted on five years earlier and paid a year later with the road’s build date due January. The tax money totaling nearly $20 000 may be returned to the taxpayers.
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O. B.S
Kate Salm
W. M
W. F. Adams
Pauline Richards
Grace Mason
Ada
Jessie Harrison
Ruth
Helen Baumegaertner
Esther
Ida Smith
Martha
Elsie Hamilton
Electa
Stella Haines
Warder
Louis Halbruge
Sentirei
Pryor tobacco prices climb in Owensboro market
Price data from Owensboro shows continued gains for Pryor tobacco with record bids. A former top price of 380 marks was surpassed as buyers persist, despite earlier notes that 520 might be the limit.
Elizabeth Barton Be Buried at Degonia Springs
Mrs Elizabeth Barton of Grandview aged and respected woman was laid to rest at Degonia Springs after transport by the Southern Ry Funeral services were led by Rev Raush pastor of Mt E church Grandview She is survived by two sons and many relatives.
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Elizabeth Barton
Grandview
Walt
Degonia Springs
Raush
Mt. E. Church
Rebecca Officers Installed At Odd Fellows Lodge
Last Monday evening the newly elected Rebecca lodge officers were installed in their stations at the Odd Fellows rooms. After the ceremony a social hour followed. The officers are Carrie Behrer noble grand Mary Ruse vice grand Carrie Pfeifer treasurer Ollie Gentry secretary.
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Rebecca Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Carvie Behrer
Mary Ruse
Carrie Pfeifer
Ollie Gentry
Osborn and Fisher Unite in December Wedding
Claud Osborn of Spen say county and Maye Fisher of Warrick county wed on Christmas Day at Skyvon Q. Both Myr and Mr Osborn are nursing in a private hospital at Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. They have many Warrick and Lee ceresunties friends who wish them well.
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Claud Osborn
Spensay County
Maye Fisher
Warrick County
Skyvon
Myr
Mr. Osborn
Cuyahoga Falls
Warrick and
Lee
Ther
Thunder and Lightning Rattle Mid Winter Weather
Thunder storms sweep the region in mid winter with heavy lightning and rainfall. The river rises rapidly and threatens to flood the low bottoms as mild weather continues this week.
Big Herd of Jerseys Reported by Seattle Farmer
John and Pees likely own the largest herd of Jerseys in Seattle area for a number of years. He has ninety head of registered high grade Jerseys, dairy farming noted.
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John
Pension for David Byers Named in National Bill
A bill in the national congress proposed by Senator Watson would grant a pension of 100 dollars monthly to David Byers a leper at Ft Branch. The measure cites Byers prior service in the United States Navy. John Mulver of Huff township visited the city Thursday on court house business. Mrs C Ashcraft returned Sunday from Portland Indiana after a three week visit with relatives. George M Waener of Vicksburg Mississippi was a holiday guest of Dr and Mrs F M Hackelman and returned home today.
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National Congress
Watson
David Byers
Ft. Branch
Byers
United States Navy
John Mulver
Huff Township
Court House
C. Ashcraft
Portland
Ind
George M. Waener
Vicksburg
F. M. Hackelman
Harrison County Lads Excel In Soil Spencer Meet
Harrison County boys in a soil competition showed strong results at the Spencer County event. Local clubs and participants earned mention for solid performances and notable scores amid a field of youth exhibitors.
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Harrison Coun
Spencer County
Boys Farm Clubs Spread Across States With Prizes
Agriculture clubs form across the nation with participation from experts and colleges. A California boy won a paid trip to the presidential inauguration in Washington next March, while a Georgia boy won a corn record last year.
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California
Washington
Georgia
Sneneer County
Purdue
Spencer County
Corydon Republican
Jackson Township
Purdue University
N. 4
Clunie
Doctor Weiss Heads to Evansville for Medical Care
Dr H G Weiss travels to Evansville for medical treatment. Local physicians and staff prepare for his care and potential procedures. News notes his visit follows earlier consultations and seeks updates on his condition.
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H. G. Weiss
Evansville
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Geoyore County Insurance
Delbert Baweon
A. C. Eiceman
Rock Board and Supplies Contracts
Feighley Mess
Bernard's
K. PL
Knights of Path
Wedavening
J. Ivoted
Jas
G. Hill
Orelata
Mashall
C. P. Abney
Bayley Ines
John B H. Walker
A. R. Robinson
Harvey Parker
BE. M. Swan
Flizabeth Barton Bees
Rebecca
Oibgrn—Fisser
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