Wilson administration story of world war achievements
A long, reverent tribute to Woodrow Wilson as a steadfast leader in World War I, praising sacrifice, devotion and the drive toward lasting peace. The piece contrasts Republican critics with Wilson’s aims and urges bipartisan support for the League of Nations. It notes public opinion backing the league and cautions opponents about political costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
America
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
League of Nations
The
League
Court Appoints two good men to Review Assessments of Land
Spencer county judge appointed David F. Kennedy of Clay and John W. Wilkinson of Luce townships to the county Board of Review amid broad disputes among township assessors over four year real estate valuations. The court docket includes various estates, guardianships, and civil actions with hearings set through May and September 1919. A not guilty verdict was returned in the grand larceny case State of Indiana v Burrell Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Kennedy
Clay Township
John W. Wilkinson
Luce Township
Spencer County Board of Review
Nix R. Gammon
Jacob Deyes
Robert E. Luckado
Claude E. Luckado
Boonville National Bank
Robert L. McCoy
State of Indiana
Burrel Baker
Carrie Feigel
Caroline Feigel
John A. Murray
Harriet Murray
Mary E. Crews
James P. Crews
John Stahlman
Catherine Stahlman
Janelia Vickers
S. W. Stateville
Joseph Haines
Crystal Ellerd
Grace Ellerd
Flora Morris
State of
Indiana
Burrell Baker
Grapes and Fruits Hit By Severe Late Week Frost
The late week freezes damaged many fruits with grapes affected more than other small fruits. Peaches and apples suffered in low ground orchards. Garden vegetables including beans tomatoes and potatoes froze badly though wheat remains largely unharmed. Ground was frozen hard.
Feeding Horses A Practical Ration By County Agent
H. D. Jackson, County Agent, advises on horse feeding standards. He notes the exact hay and grain mix varies with the horse and warns against relying on corn or oats alone. Oats are closer to ideal. hay type matters. small substitutions of bran or oil meal aid digestion but excess can cause laxative effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Rockport
Spencer
Warrick
Warrick County
Home Demonstration Agent
W. C. Mason
Main St
Sudan
H. D. Jackson
Veterans of three wars honored at Silverdale gathering
A Saturday night meeting featured Reese Bunner and brothers Lindsey and Solomon, who enlisted in 1847 in Ohio and served in Mexico and the Civil War. Fletcher Peek spoke about hardships of war and the heroism of American troops, while children were urged to remember their sacrifices. The event’s financial contribution to Mr. Peek fell short due to competing local attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverdale
Robbins
C. F. Brown
Reese Bunner
Lindsey
Solomon
Ohio
Mr. Brown
New Orleans
Pueblo
Mex
Mexico
Reese
7Th Ohio Cavalry
Atlanta
Nashville
Andersonville
Lee
Grant
Brown
Fred Atkinson
Helena
Ark
Fletcher Peek
Mr. Peek
Injured in Car Accident Near Underhill Tire Factory
Mrs. Commodore Abney drove a car Saturday morning when unmanageable steering caused a crash near Underhill's tire factory on 5th street. The windshield caused severe cuts on her hands and face. a front wheel and radiator were smashed. Wm. J. Tableman and son helped by taking her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Abney
Underhill
5Th Street
F Peek to Speak on Soldier Boys at Lincoln Park
Fletcher Peek will speak Sunday at Lincoln Park at 2 p m on the soldier boys in the trenches. The Tell City band will perform until eight p m. Soldier boys in full uniform meet at the depot at 1 30 p m to march to the park for the address by Private F Peek in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Peek
Lincoln City
Fletcher Peek
Lincoln Park
Tell City
Lizzie Wright Sustains Both Leg Break in Warehouse Fall
Mrs. Lizzie Wright, bookkeeper at the Ray warehouse, fell from a ladder Monday afternoon, breaking both bones in her left leg. The injury was serious and will keep her sidelined for several weeks. She was alone when the accident occurred and was found on the warehouse floor before receiving aid from a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Wright
Ray Warehouse
Dinner honors Ex-county Treasurer Haug's son Maurice
A large meal was held last Thursday at the home of former county treasurer Joseph Haug near Dale to honor his son Maurice who was home on a ten day furlough. Maurice is stationed at Fort Harrison and expects to be discharged soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haug
Joseph Haug
Dale
Maurice
Fort Harrison
Judge's Oath Strained by Indiana Legislative Violations
Indianapolis editor accuses the 1919 legislature and Governor Goodrich of violating the Indiana Constitution by omitting the permanent registration section and rushing bills without proper readings. The piece argues the Supreme Court must confront entangled constitutional breaches and warns of judicial degradation under a Republican-dominated system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gov. Goodrich
Indiana
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Mans
Browne
Ang
House
Senate
Bender
State
Corner Stone Search Fails as Courthouse Excavation Clears Grounds
Digging for the new courthouse has begun this week. Several fine trees were cut for the project and no corner stone has yet been found. The foundation has disappeared and hopes rise for a future cornerstone laying containing county records. Local papers should be deposited there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Joint meeting of 34th and 85th K of P districts in Indiana
A joint meeting of the 34th and 85th districts of the K of P lodge will be held Friday in Evansville with Orion lodge. Deputy grand chancellor J F Bauman will attend and promote a large turnout from the county and district. An afternoon program is planned and urged for all knights to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. P’s
K. of P. Lodge
Indiana
Orion Lodge
Evansvile
J. F. Bauman
Miss Katheryn Lieb Stevenson Celebrates Tenth Birthday
Katheryn Lieb Stevenson marked her tenth birthday with a Tuesday afternoon party at her home on South Second Street. She hosted many girl friends including Pauline Higenmann, Mary Wade, Judith and Eloise Parker, Julia Mason, Shirley Lang, Ellen Thurman, and Francis Pribble, with iced refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn Lieb Stevenson
S. Second Street
Pauline’ Higenmann
Mary ‘Wade
Judith
Eloise Parker
Julia, Mason
Shirley ‘Lang
Enen Thurman
Francis Pribble
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barrel Baker
Gov. J. P. G
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!