Circuit Court Proceedings in Spencer Adjourned Till Next Week
The Spencer circuit court met for a two day session this week with Judge Kiper and Prosecutor Savage. Several civil cases were dismissed or continued and numerous guardianships and estates filed reports approved. A batch of probate matters dominated the docket with inventories filed, trusts continued, and final reports approved. Several criminal cases were postponed or set for trial in mid January.
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Spencer Circuit
Kiper
Atty. Savage
Sam Wesley
Suits Filed for Ejectment and Divorce Actions
Louis F. Weiss sues John South in an ejectment case with Swan and Mason as counsel. Bertha Sapp seeks divorce from Charles Sapp alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment, with J. W. Burns as attorney. Justi Adams sues T. R. Hardy to recover on account, represented by B. F. Wulf man.
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Louis F. Weiss
John South
Swan and Mason
Bertha Sapp
Charles Sapp
J. W. Burns
Justi Adams
T. R. Hardy
B. F. Wulfman
Commissioner's Court: Liquor Licenses and Township Petitions
The Spencer County Board of Commissioners met with all members present and organized Jacob Weller as president. A liquor license was granted to Wmn Head at Enterprise and a remonstrance with 178 names opposed licenses in Clay township was filed by Enos L Kerr et al. The Harrison township pauper report for the quarter ending Dec 31 1907 showed no relief. Samuel I Brown was appointed justice of the peace for Ohio township to fill a vacancy.
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Board of Commissioners
Jacob Weller
T. H. Axton
Albert Byrne
Byrne
Wmn
Enterprise
Enos L. Kerr
Clay Township
Harrison Township
J. J. Brown
John W. Burns
Samuel I. Brown
Ohio Township
In Police Court David Appears Before Squire Jones
In Police Court, David appears before Squire Jones on unspecified charges as the case enters the docket. The brief item notes courtroom posture and pending action without details of offense or disposition.
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Police Court
Squire Jones
David
Local Drunkards Fined Totals Reported for 1907
Welch was fined 2.50 and costs for drunkenness. Allen Lytton paid 2.50 and costs Friday night for drunkenness. Saturday morning Lytton faced 5 and costs for a second offense at Chris ney and Squire Jones. Lita Poster was fined 2.50 for Friday night drunkenness. Squire Jones has turned fines totaling 327.50 over to the treasury for the school fund, this amount collected for the year 1907.
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Welch
Allen Lytton
Lytton
Chrisney
Squire Jones
Lita Poster
Treasury
Marriage Licenses Listed in Spencer County Area
Marriage licenses show Claude N. Cline and Leslie L. Parker both of Spencer County. Walter C. Dendinger and Myrtle M Bramble of Loogootee and Spencer County respectively. Arthur J. Douthitt of Daviess County Kentucky and Blanche Guthrie of Spencer County. Albert A. Jackson of Ohio County Kentucky and Ella H. Shaw of Spencer County. The notices indicate ages and occupations with several marriages performed in early January by local officials.
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Claude N. Cline
Spencer County
Leslie L. Parker
Walter C. Dendinger
Myrtle M Bramble
Loogootee
Ind
Samuel Farrow
Arthur J. Douthitt
Farmer
Daviess County
Blanche Guthrie
Wm. Jones
Albert A. Jackson
Ohio County
Ella H. Shaw
Hunt on Sunday Ends With Fine in Indiana Town
Amzie Dooley, warned by three state game wardens John J Brary M W Rose and Fred A Heuke for Sabbath hunting near the Warrick County line, pleaded guilty in Squire Jones a court Monday to a $1 fine plus 30 cents costs. Twenty dollars goes to the Auditor of State for enforcing game laws, a result Dooley says will curb Sunday hunting.
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Amzie Dooley
Luce Township
Warrick
John J. Brary
Anderson
Ind
M. W. Rose
Indianapolis
Fred A. Heuke
Evansville
Indiana
Dooley
Squire Jones
Spencer County
Auditor of State
River News Boosts Coal Fleet On Ohio Run
The river falls slowly as Ben R. shuttles between Rockport and Owensboro while Messenger undergoes repairs. Steamer Sprague sails with a monster tow of 45 coal boats seven barges two fuel boats and a model barge. One and a half million bushels of coal head south. loading would form a 21 mile long train. Sprague touted as the era's most powerful boat. Tarascon back in Louisville Hogansville trade in fine shape after repairs.
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Ben R
Rockport
Owensboro
Messenger
Sprague
Ohio
Tarascon
Louisville
Hogansville
Langebrake Praised as Frankfort Baseball Leader
Ernest Langebrake, longtime manager of the Blinn theater and a devoted baseball enthusiast, is highlighted by the Frankfort News. The article credits him as the moving spirit of Frankfort baseball, guiding the local team for six years and helping players reach major leagues.
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Frankfort
Ind
Ernest Langebrake
Blinn Theater
Langebrake
Rockport
Lungebrake
Anna Limberger to Wed Frederick J Rowe in Washington
Mr and Mrs Simon Limberger announce the engagement of their daughter Anna B to Frederick J Rowe of Washington Indiana The couple will marry at St Bernard s Catholic Church on January 21 in Washington Indiana River front era news style tone
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Simon Limberger
Anna B
Frederick J. Rowe
Washington, Ind
St. Bernard's Catholic Church
Feed the Birds Initiative From State Game Commissioner
State Game Commissioner Z T Tweene y outlines a statewide campaign titled Feed the Birds. The notice urges residents to provide safe feeding practices and proper bird-friendly habitats to support local wildlife during winter.
Birds and weather warnings urge feeding quails through storms
The piece urges sportsmen to shelter and feed remaining quails before storms arrive, arguing restocking costs are high and actions now save many birds. It cites state officials and notes a recorder's annual report with deeds, mortgages, and satisfactions totals.
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Recorder
Recorder Hill
Recorder’s
Grain distribution and officer order for Columbus Indiana
Farmers distributed a reasonable amount of grain and were advised to keep a tally of the grain used. A statement should be sent to the indicated recipient in Columbus Indiana under the supervision of a county or state officer.
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Columbus
Indiana
Metaphor on Rome and American excess ends abruptly
The excerpt contrasts Roman indulgence with American excess and hints at a cautionary stance about dieting and longevity. It presents a moral pair about restraint versus revelry without a clear contemporary event or outcome.
Eat Less and Live Well Advice from a Physician
A Philadelphia North American excerpt argues against overfeeding, noting meat once dominated diets but now comprises about one third. It advises active people need energy-rich food while avoiding excess stimulants, and that mental workers should not overdo meals. A light night snack may ease sleeplessness after long days.
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Philadelphia
Will of Paul Kremer Filed for Record in Ennff Township
The will of Paul Kremer late of Ennff township was filed for record. After debts and $5 to each child the estate goes to the person who cared for him and paid his doctor. John Hess named executor. will dated May 7 1907 and witnessed by Andy Lautner and Jacob Waninger.
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Paul, Kremer
Ennff Township
Kremer
John Hess
Andy Lautner
Jacob Waninger
State bankers urged to press for government asset currency
The Commoner argues that asset currency should be issued by the government not banks. It warns against favoring national banks and calls for treasury notes to be loaned to both state and national banks to ease local stringency.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Wall Street
Congress
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