Voter Registration Law Expanded In Indiana Election Rules
The new law requires all voters to register before general elections. It sets three annual board sessions in May September or October, appoints one registrar and two clerks per precinct, and requires detailed personal data on applications. Penalties include imprisonment and fines for false registrations and duty neglect.
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Board of Commissioners
Registration Board
United States
Board of Registration
Atate
Indiana
Election Board
Hoch Elected Inspector for Southern Indiana Building and Loan
Henry Hoch of this city states he has been elected one of three building and loan inspectors for Southern Indiana under a new law by the late legislature. The position carries a $1900 salary and expenses, with duties similar to bank examiners. the law takes effect after the governor's proclamation midyear. Two inspectors will be Democrats and one a Republican.
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Henry Hoch
Indiana
Huch
Ropmn
Fire Devastates Grandview Home of Dr White
A Grandview dwelling owned by Dr J T White burned last Sunday morning from a defective flue. The fire, discovered early about 9 o clock, destroyed the second story and much of the furniture and clothing. Neighbors saved nearby houses. Dr White’s own property suffered heavy damage with losses around 3000 dollars and insurance totaling 1400 dollars.
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J. T. White
Grandview
Q. White
Aluosi
Dr. White
Mrs J W Burns Ready to Move to Oklahoma City
Mrs J W Burns packed her household goods this week and will move in a few days to Oklahoma City Oklahoma to join her husband who is located there.
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J. W. Burns
Oklahoma
City
Okla
Lingolnghy Fire Destroys Five Buildings
A blaze in Lingolnghy destroyed five buildings causing losses amounting to several thousand dollars. Fire crews battled the flames through the night, with property damage estimated in the low thousands and no injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the cause and secured the scene.
Lincoln City Fire Destroys Post Office and Several Buildings
A noon Sunday fire in Lincoln City originated at the post office building owned by John Collier, likely sparked by a Granelton branch engine. The blaze quickly engulfed the post office, John McDaniel building, and Egbert hotel, spreading to nearby structures and barns before firefighters saved many others. Doorways and goods were scattered by wind, with substantial insurance coverage reported on most buildings. Also included are February mortality statistics from Indiana, noting 2908 total deaths and violence causing 160 deaths, with gunshots and suicides among the leading causes.
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Lincoln City
John Collier
Granelton
John McDaniel
Post Office
Egbert
Union Douglas
A. J. Rhoades
John M Ic Daniel
8. L. Carson
John Staten
George Ulsterline
Anna Gentry
W. T. van Winkel
State Board of Health
Indiana
Rockport Fair Promises Greater Event This Year
The fair grounds undergo extensive work with grading and beautification by a force of men. The year’s fair runs August 23 for four days and is expected to be better than ever.
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Rockport Fair
Jesse Grant Acquitted in Hatfield Slaying Case
Jesse Grant was acquitted after a preliminary trial in Squire Brown's court on a manslaughter charge for the killing of Ray Combs in Hatfield last week. About thirty Hatfield witnesses testified. most evidence supported self defense. Public sentiment favored Grant as the Combs family fled back to Kentucky.
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Jesse Grant
Squire Brown
Ray Combs
Hatfield
Grant
Combs
Kentucky
Courtroom Acquittal Draws Warm Applause for Combs
A jury verdict acquitting Combs drew loud audience applause in the courthouse. Many attendees then moved to greet him with handshakes and Combs was overcome, weeping softly as the crowd showed their support.
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Cision
Squire Brown
Combs
Licensed to Teach Names of February Licensees
State High SchoolMary Kitley Common School Amy Costas Ethel Purcell Perry Patmore O J Kemp C L Perry FF KR Glenn B C Birchler Nelson Bennett A A Atkinson High School J B Johnson W G Hile Common School Lottie Mattingley N A Fahr Mae Lloyd James Rune Charlie Kuttler Mary Selby Allen Young Hisie Green Addie Haines Victor Mohr Florence Fella George Carey Iva Bender Leora Hill W C Sutton W O Lamar W W Barton C W Jones Elsie Romine Ella Kennedy Olive Thurmian Lee Locker Kitty Tennemacher Amelia Link Anna Link J W Herrell Hetty Waite Minnie Miller Grace Allen Mary Jennings Katherine Britzius Rockport March 25 1911 examination next
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Mary Kitley Common School
Amy Costas
Ethel Purcell
Perry Patmore
J Kemp
C. L. Perry
Ff. KR. Glenn
B. C. Birchler
Nelson Bennett
A. A. Atkinson
J. 8. Johnson
W. G. Hile
Lottie Mattingley
N. A. Fahr
Mae Lloyd
James Rune
Charlie Kuttler
Grace Allen
Mary Jennings
Katherine Britzius
Rockport
Evansville Teen Paroled After Manslaughter Conviction
Charles Messel of Evansville a 17 year old convicted in Warrick circuit court Saturday of manslaughter was paroled for good behavior. His attorney H J Crenshaw asked the judge to allow him to take the boy home and rear him as a son. The judge warned Messel to avoid saloons smoking and late prowling to attend church and Sunday school and promised future proper conduct.
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Charles Messel
Evansville
Warrick
H. J. Crenshaw
Young Messel
County Dog Fund Allocations to School Corporations
The county dog fund for tuition is distributed to school corporations with listed amounts for each township including Carter 164.31, Clay 133.13, Grass 172.02, Hammond 169.67, Harrison 173.70, Huff 159.28, Jackson 110.99, Luce 280.05, Ohio 278.31, Chrisney 40.55, Dale 46.52, Grandview 69.75, St. Meinrad 54.66, and Rockport 246.79.
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Towit
Carter Township
Clay
Grass
Hammond
Harrison
Huff
Jackson
Luce
Ohio
Chrisney
Dale
Grandview
St. Meinrad
Rockport
Indiana Supreme Court Upheld Bonds for Vincennes University Claim
The Indiana Supreme Court overruled J. Frank Hanly in a suit to stop bond issuance for a Vincennes University claim of $120,000. The court found the law valid and sustained the bond issue.
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Supreme Court of the
State of Indiana
J. Frank Hanly
Vincennes University
Supreme Court
Rentugry Kin Entertains Visitors with Hoosier Hospitality
A lively social scene shows extended kin from Rentugry hosting guests with warm Hoosier hospitality. The gathering highlights generous hosting, hearty meals, and friendly local customs.
Deputy Auditor Cannot Hold Other Public Office
The supreme court rules the deputy county auditor is an office that prohibits holding another lucrative post. John A Wells, elected school trustee of Spencer in 1907, left the post to become deputy county auditor in 1908 for $660 yearly. The Spencer trustees declared Wells’ seat vacant and Peden demanded the trustee records. Wells refused. The lower court held the case unresolved.
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Supreme Court
John A Wells
Spencer
Owen County
Jesse P. Peden
Wells
Peden
Stit
Supreme Court Says Deputy Auditor Holds Office and Powers
The court rejects Wells argument that the deputy is not an officer, holding the position is a defined office with statutory powers and duties. The decision clarifies that accepting the office creates a valid public role under law.
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Wells
Supreme Court
Rockville TB Hospital to Mark Opening Date Pending Governor
Trustees of the Rockville tuberculosis hospital plan a proclamation to set aside a day for the formal opening upon Governor Marshall's return from vacation. April is the proposed opening month if approved. Final contracts for hospital and farm include cattle, horses, tools, electric fixtures, pumps, engines and boilers totaling about $5 000.
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Marshall
Board of Trustees
Tuberculosis Hospital
Rockville
Suits Filed in Spencer Circuit Court Over Real Estate and Divorces
Several actions filed this week in Spencer circuit court include Caleb M. Partridge versus John W. Moseby to quiet title to real estate, Commodore Abney versus Charles Kincaid et al to quiet title, and William EB. Martin et al versus Charlotte Lutes et al over Walnut street lot. Divorces sought by John Wilson from Della Wilson and Eimyra Shadix from Grover Shadix are listed, with attorneys B. Huffman and James L. Houston noted. A separate suit by Ragan Brothers of Evansville against James A. Hargis seeks $244.65 on an account, and William M. Walker sues William J. Wright for $112.90 in alleged real estate commission.
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Caleb M. Partridge
John Wi. Moseby
Spencer
Ragan Brothers
Evansville
James A. Hargis
Stevenson
Commodore Abney
Charles
Kincaid
L. N. Savage
Della Wilson
Hiss
Rockport
John Wilson
B. F. Huffman
Eimyra Shadix
Grover Shadix
William EB. Martin
Charlotte Lutes
Walnut Street
B. Huffman
William M. Walker
William J. Wright
Jackson Township
James L. Houston
Spencer County Medical Society Meets in Ehrman Office
A Spencer county medical society meeting occurred Tuesday in Dr. C. D. Ehrman’s office. Attendees included Drs. Bean and Baker from Chrisney, White of Grandview, Adge of Pattonville, and Weiss and Ehrman from this city. Papers were read and a general discussion on medical profession topics followed.
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Spencer County Medical Society
C. D. Ehrman
Brown and Parker Elected to County Tobacco Board
J. J. Brown of this city and George L. Parker of Grass township were elected last Saturday at a meeting of tobacco growers held at the courthouse to serve on the Board of Control for the Green River Tobacco Growers Association, connected with Southern Indiana.
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J. J. Brown
George L. Parker
Grass Township
Court House
Board of Control
Green River
Pensions Granted to Dale Area Soldiers
Congress enacted special pension laws signed by the president granting monthly benefits to four veterans. George M. Hile receives 30 dollars per month, Silas Kemp 24, John Bilis 24, and Alfred Owen 24. all reside near Dale.
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Boehne
Congress
Gecore M. Hile
Silas Kemp
John Bilis
Alfred Owen
Dale
Ben Hur Anniversary Celebration At Rockport Lodge
The Rockport tribe of Ben Hur marks its fourteenth anniversary with initiation work and a social Friday night. Grandview Ben Hur lodge is invited and expected to attend the festivities.
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Rockport
Ben Hur
Grandview
Spencer County Couple Files Marriage Licenses
Clyde Mackey 27 a farmer of Spencer County weds Minnie Gager in Spencer County. Andrew Ke LaRoe 22 a farmer also in Spencer County weds Florence and a Mr Rice 21 a Spencer County school teacher is listed in licenses.
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Clyde Mackey
Spencer County
Minnie Gager
Andrew KE. LaRoe
Florence
Mr Rice
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Hanly
Rebekahs
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Owensboro
Odd Fellows
Main Street
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Wood
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Mary McAlpin
Rebakah Assembly of
D. W. McClary
Florence McGregor
Rebekah
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Mgr. B. May
Odd Fellows Hall
Dale Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Dale Lodges
Medical Society
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