Federal aid in road construction backed by Democrats
Washington reports Democrats in Congress pass the Shackleford amendment to the Post Office bill, proposing ten to eighteen million dollars yearly for road construction and improvement. The plan allocates 25, 20, and 15 dollars per mile for Class A, B, and C roads, funded by compensation for rural free delivery routes.
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Washington
National Democratic Party
Denver
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
United States
Democratic House of Representatives
Shackleford
Post Office
Canadian Boundary Commission
Circuit Court Dockets Set For April Term Decisions
The April term of the circuit court saw venue changes and dismissals in several cases including Farmers Bank vs Homer Fortune with venue moved to Dubois county. Other actions include notices of foreclosure against Charles Baum and Sarah Bauman, final administrator and guardian reports, and a divorce granted to Lucifel Jackson at plaintiff’s cost.
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Circuit Court
Farmers Bank
Homer H. Fortune
Dubois County
Ella Stateville
Charles McNutt
T. Haffer & Co
Union Douglas Et al
James H. Ensor
David Waiters
Warrick Circuit Court
Oron
Lucifel Jackson
William M. Jackson
Chrisney State Bank
Charles Bauman
Sarah A. Bauman
Lafe Melton
James H. Kirkham
A. C. Huff
Anna M. Arnold
William E. Carey
George E. Carey
John W. Heckel
John Heckel
Malinda Madden
Emma
Florence Madden
Local History Bits Highlight 1912 Indiana Chautauqua
The Democrat notes Eureka and Rockport items, arrivals, and court details from 1912, plus an upcoming Grandview Chautauqua in Spencer County. Notables include Judge Pro tempore Harmon G. Barkwell and editor R. S. Hicks, with ads for Evansville merchants and a Grandview program promising Shakespearian theater and lectures.
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Democrat
R. S. Hicks
C. Jones
James W. Young
Sarah Ann Miller
Jacob Miller
Thomas D. Boyer
Ballard Smith
Harmon G. Barkwell
James
Morgan
Esty
Foreman
James Bartium
James C. Hill
Robert Chapman
Wayne Montgomery
John Pullen
Charles W. Springston
Michael Prosser
Elisha Heasley
G. H. Beasley
William Davis
James P. Bennett
L. Q. DeBruler
T. F. DeBruler
James C. Veatch
David T. Laird
H. G. Barkwell
John Atkinson
L. S. Gilkey
Thomas J. Langdon
Rockport
L. S. Lamar
Santa Fe
William H. Blunt
Grandview
W. C. Adams
Gentryville
Park & Kivett
DeBruler & Crooks
Arthur White
S. W. Stocking
L. G. Smith
J. T. Morgan
Isaac Gillett
Robert Graham
Schoenfeld & McCright
R. A. Walker & Co
Proctor & Richardson
Jacob Brenner
Jacob Eigenman
John Hartley
James M. Lemonds
J. F. Nevitt
D. C. Bullock
Kansas
Odd Fellow’s
Mathias Sharp Esq
Indiana
Spencer County
America
United States
Hong
Jacob’ E. Les
Ind
Plattenburg
Geo W. Ba
Calebs
Bowman
Hoosier
Castle Square
Catha Woodland
Fee Grigsby Couple Wed in Hymera Indiana
Miss Jessie Fee and Ernest Grigsby were united in marriage last Sunday at Rev. J. A. Ward’s home in Hymera Indiana. The couple returned to Gentryville after the ceremony where the groom works as engineer at the flouring mill. Mrs. Grigsby, daughter of W. A. Fee, had been teaching in Ohio township schools. A son was born last Saturday to the couple.
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E Fee-Grigsby
Jessie Fee
Ernest’ Grigsby
Gentryville
J. A. Ward
Hymera
Ind
Ward
Grigsby
Registration Furor Delays Spencer County Voter Roll
First day of voter registration in Spencer County drew protests from Republican petitioners seeking a three day session. Officials rejected most petitions. total registrations reached 3 564 with Chrisney leading at 194 and Dale trailing at 185. The piece argues the law aims to purify ballots, calls for pay cuts for officials, and accuses Republicans of fraud and intimidation.
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Spencer County
Board
Poath
Chrisney
Dale
Ohio Township
Hammond Township
Hult Township
Hartison Township
Carter Township
Jackson Township
Grass Township
Clay Township
Indiana
Lake County
Republican County Committee
Republican Committee
Wreck on Cannelton branch halts rail service near Evans ton
A wreck on the Cannelton branch of Southern railway occurred last Monday morning near Evans ton, blocking service until the afternoon. A Princeton bound wing train rushed to the scene, the engine tender and baggage coach left the track, causing delays. The funeral train for Miss Sallie Greathouse of Lincoln City was delayed and had to reach Troy by land.
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Cannelton
Evanston
Princeton
Leigeree
Troy
Licensed to Marry in Early 1900s Indiana Kentucky Matches
A fragmented roster lists multiple to be married entries with ages professions and towns in Indiana Kentucky and Illinois. Names include John Dauenhauer Sr and Jr George D Gaw Ellen K Hopkins William J Bayliss Gladys L Cotton Ernest Grigsby Jessie Fee Frank Bowen Sadie Shrode John Isbill Margaret Hagan Thomas Burk Bertha Wedding Clyde Voyles Vesta Richard Allen Wilson Hura Pinkston and others with locations Spencer county Rockport Owensboro Knottsville Thurston and Gentryville. May dates and officiants are mentioned in scattered notes.
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John Dauenhauer Sr
John Dauenhauer Jr
Nenel
John ‘Dauenhauer
Albert Dauenhauer
George D. Gaw
Chicago
Ellen K. Hopkins
Rockport
Peter Maier
William J. Bayliss
Ind
Thomas Burk
Owenboro
Bertha
Owensboro
Esq. Brown
Clyde L. Voyles
Spencer County
Vesta
Richard
Kentucky
Hura Pinkston
Will of Henry Maas Bequeaths Property to Catherine Maas
Last will dated February 1, 1909 witnessed by E M Swan and Richards. The property of Henry Maas is bequeathed in full to Catherine Maas. The fragmentary text notes a corded will and execution last Friday.
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Henry Maas
Therine Maas
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