Spencer County Society Elects New Officers and Notables Marry
The Democrat reports Spencer County Agricultural Society new officers elected for the year led by J. C. Veatch as president and J. H. William as treasurer. Marriages noted include James Gentry to Ann Haines and Will Pullen to Ursula J. Brown with wedding cake gifts celebrated. The article also notes the Peter Tellow steamer wreck with cargo and honors buried in Conner cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Thomas P. Britton
Spencer County Agricultural Society
The
J. C. Veatch
Jas. Griffith
W. H. Shadoan
J.H. William
George Thomas
E. A. Sharp
Gen. Williamson
W. B. Richardson
J. J. Gwaltney
Thos F. DeBruler
J. M. Green
James Gentry
Ann Haines
Rockport
James
Will B. Pullen
Ursula J. Brown
Cannan
Peter
Ark
Evansville
War of 1812 Soldiers Grave Marking Project
Florence Chrisney requests state and county of service for soldiers listed from the 1812 war era. She seeks battalion details if known, plus pension or land warrant status to guide bronze grave markers at Sunset Hill, Newtonville, Little Pigeon, Hackleman, Pleasant Valley, Raider Farm, and Boonville cemeteries. Names include Hackleman, Cissna, Smith, Howell, Powell, Sutton, Davis, Graham, Courcier, Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmgrs
Florence Chrisney
Chrisney
Thomas E. Bullock
Sunset Hill Cemetery
Rockport
T. Cissna
Sunset Hill
Joseph Cissna
Benjamin Smith
Captain ‘Thomas Hackleman
Hackleman
Mason J. Howell
Pleasant Valley
Ezekiel Powell
Newtonville Meeks
Aaron Sutton
Newtonville
David Bukfins
Little Pigeon
Woody Martin
Charles Davis
Raider Farm
J. W. Graham
Boonville
Warrick County
John Courcier
Perry County
Samuel Connor
Marriages Listed for Owensboro and Spencer County Residents
A sequence of marriage notices shows couples including Heavrin Freant and Goldie Howard in Evansville area, Joseph Zulauf and Elva Tucker in Owensboro, Charles Simpson and Marie Oskin in Spencer County, Theodore Walter and Leah Kinney in Spencer County, and others. Dates cited include January 2nd and January 5th with ministers Samuel I Brown Rev W E White and Perry Philips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavrin Freant
Owensboro
Goldie Howard
Evansville
Samuel I. Brown
Joseph F. Zulauf
Elvan Tucker
Charles Simpson
Spencer County
Marie Oskin
Esq
Perry Philips
Theodore P. Walter
NEW SUITS Lizzie Reed Seeks Divorce From Levi Reed
Lizzie Reed files for divorce from Levi Reed alleging cruel treatment after a marriage began January 22 1907 and ended April 30 1932. She claims four years of marriage with her care and custody. Several other cases include partitions damages divorces and notes with various plaintiffs and attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Reed
Levi Reed
Marv Birehler
Joln
Urban Birthler
George Carsel
Nathan Lane
Sim
Bert Pierson
Ida No Reed
George Roscoe Reed
Smith & McCullough
The
Troy Bank
John
Harvey Ellis Brought Home for Funeral in St. Louis Death
Remains of Harvey Ellis who died in a St. Louis hospital arrived by rail and were taken to Charles Marshall's undertaking establishment. On Tuesday he was conveyed to the home of James Balderson for funeral services held that afternoon by Rev. EL Y W Baldrey. He died of pneumonia at age 56 and was a brother to is Balderson and Henry Ellis, long a resident of this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ellis
St. Louis
Southern
Charles Marhall
James Balderson
EL Y W. Baldrey
Is. Balderson
Henry Ellis
Kinney Bride Unites With Theodore Walker at Grass Township Parsonage
Miss Leah Kinney daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Kinney Grass township and Theodore Walker Chrisney were married last Saturday at the M E parsonage with Rev Edwin H Boldrey officiating. The couple will start housekeeping on the bride’s father’s Grass township farm. Walker is a son of Rev Z T Walker former Chrisney church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Kinney
J. C. Kinney
Grass Township
Theodore Walker
Chrisney
M. E Parsonage
Edwin H. Boldrey
Happenings at the Temple of Justice Circuit Court and County Board
County commissioners meet in regular session with A C E Freeman and William E Squier. Albert Brone elected president. Supplies contracts awarded to Laird & Krieger Co for groceries and J G Baum for dry goods. Printing contracts to Keller Crescent Co Evansville and Democrat Publishing Co. Rock road petitions considered. court actions include numerous guardianships and trust reports. several cases assigned for trial in January. divorces and guardianship decisions noted. several real estate transfers and court filings recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. E Freeman
Wm. E. Squier
Mer. Byrne
Albert Brone
Grociers
Laird & Kreiger Co
J. G. Baum
Keller-Crescent Pty. Co
Joseph Peters
Hartz Bridge
Alex Kennedy
Grandview
Wm Bretz
Rock Road
Aren Stevenson
Cheimtcourt
Monay
Hon
Rath BR
Roberts
Dudee
George
Motion
Aldavit
Enuge
AL EL & W. Construction Co
Board of Commissioners
William BH. Willams
Jnanna
John Balbach
Walters Crow Pearl Gorman
Arville Gorman
Arville W. Gorman
Wini
Iruth
Imina Roth
Anne M. Esterline
On F. Woodraft
Anthony Forler
Lena Forler
Anthony
Hmlizabeth Forler
Simon Forler
Mary Forler Scheessele
Jacob Fahr
Julia Kettler
Amelia Fahr
Installing of new officers at Bratlv Rebekah Lodge
At the regular meeting of Bratlv Rebekah Lodge last Monday new officers for the year were installed. The program included music by J. Jo Brown and Miss Paulline Silsvall, with instrumental selections by Miss Bistherroe Wollowine. A luncheon followed and social time was enjoyed.
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Aniime
J. Jo Brown
Paulline Silsvall
Bistherroe Wollowine
Biait
Itv
Rebekah Todge
Blonday
Claud Lowder
N. G
George Barnett
Jessie Markland
Carol Bridges
P.N.G
Emma Feigel
V. G
Carrie Kreuger
Anu
Peckinpauzh
VY. G
Carrie Pfeifer Treas
Lizzie Wrient
Katie Merithew Chap
John Bays War
Mamie Richey
Laura Wricht
Madge Smith
County Finance Board Names Bank Depositories for Two Years
The county board of finance with Commissioners Eiceman and Squier and Auditor Stevenson selected depositories for county funds for the next two years. Banks awarded sums include Old Rockport Bank 30000, First National 30000, Farmers Bank 30000, Grandview Bank 12000, Chrisney State Bank 15000, Dale State Bank 15000, and Lake State Bank 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Finance
Eiceman and
Squier
Stevenson
Old Rockport Bank
First National Bank
Farmer’s Bank
Grandview Bank
Chrisney State Bank
Dale State Bank
Lake State Bank
Man Accused of Burning Barn In Richland Area
Elva Jamison faces a preliminary hearing on charges of setting a large tobacco barn on the Henry Kramer farm afire last Thursday night. Garlin Hawkins, held as accessory, had venue change granted. both men bond and jail status noted. Eyewitness Rezin Anderson testified, tracing tracks in snow to identify Jamison near the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Henry Brand
Elva Jamison
Henry Kramer
Jamison
Garlin “Hawkins
Smith & McCullough
Clyde Mackey
Lawrence Osborn
Rezin Anderson
Kramer
Jamisod
Bauman and Brown
Rockport
Dairy farming ties feed crops to soil fertility
The article argues the dairy cow is pivotal for farm fertility and that dairy and crop farming are economically inseparable. It notes dairymen should grow more forage and grain, as current trends deplete soil fertility and raise reliance on purchased feed and fertilizer.
Indiana General Assembly Opens with Democratic Officers Chosen
The Sixty-eighth Indiana General Assembly convened at 10 o'clock. Democrats elected in caucuses chose officers including George W. Curtis president pro tempore and Wade H. Free chief secretary in the Senate while Homer L. Cook was named Speaker of the House. Inaugural arrangements and committees were discussed as lawmakers prepared to organize and notify Governor Mershall and Lieutenant Governor O'Neill. Several local figures and visitors from Southern Indiana attended, and fairs, prayer week, and a newly formed Franchise League of Indiana were noted with upcoming events and meetings scheduled.
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Ceneral Assembly
State of
Indiana
Senate
Dennison Hotel
George W. Curtis
Mt. Veron
Wade H. Free
Anderson
George M. Raab
Mishawanka
John D. Shea
Indianapolis
Francis H. Gavish
St. John’s Catholic Church
PF. J. Hall
House
Homer L. Cook
Sam N., Quillin
Linton
PakalPor Crean Castle
Dane Bosler
New Castle
Mersnall
General Assembly
Honday
Gov
Ralston
O'Neill
Visiors
Charlies Lich
Rockport
John C. Taines
Richland City
Lnditor
G. H. Hazen
Dr. C. D. Seales
Boonville
Jchn K. Bare
Gentryville
Edt Hatter
Iale
Ft. C. Rasque
C. M. Partridge
Kentucky
Evansville
New Harmony
Christian Church
E. J. Boldrey
Harriet Noble
Franchise League of Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Ada Rudd
Nell Weil
BE. M. Swan
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Rome
Tarrame Conner
Conner
Washington
Lafayette
Dora V. Richardson
Poe Oldiers
Arvey Ellis
Hege
Walker — Kinney
Temple OF Justice
Arch Stevenson
County Atorney
Elizabeth Russell
William C. Mason
Brown Trust Co
Francis
M. Thurman
Hiram Evans
James W. Finch
Loren F. Gage
Margaret Finch
P. H. Axton
Kate McCoy
William J.tableman
Henry Tableman
Edwin
Hannah Leibering
Leithering
Robert Wood
Burgdorf
John F
Franklin
B. Stewart
McKinney
Alva Et
Combdore McFall
Hatfield
Lot
Hammond Emma L
Franklin Schaaf
Hatfield Catherine
Smith
J. Carlton
Bockting Ferdinand
Anton Jochim
Maria Till
Axton P. H
Fuchs Pue
John’ F. Fuchs
Schroer Henry & Son
John E
Wesley Schroer Dale
Wood
Wm. L
Mary
Lety
JU. B. Church
Dale
Abshier Mary. E
John W. Young
Gentryvilla
Young John W
Eli L. Grigsby
Grigsby
William PF. Edwards
Gentryvillce
Vi Martraves
L Will Lien
Satallation
Alva Jamison
Garvin Hawkins
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