New Court Term Opens Monday for Jackson Circuit
Jackson circuit court begins its December term Monday with four weeks of sessions. Grand and petit juries are drawn. many cases linger from October with nearly 300 still pending. A notable suit filed seeks $700 from Lynn Terrell over losses tied to gambling involving Rose F. Smith and Oscar W. Smith. Other cases include Walter R. Kene vs Anna Agnes.
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Jackson Circuit Court
Cox
Lawrence County
Bedford
Rose FE. Smith
Lynn Terrell
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Mitchell
Oscar W. Smith
Walter R. Kene
Anna Agnes
Neighbors in East Street Brawl Ends in Assault Charge
A morning clash between Harry Russell and Mrs. Chace Brenner at 218 East Street led to Russell pleading guilty to assault and battery, fined one dollar plus costs. Brenner claims self defense after Russell cursed her and struck her, while Russell says Brenner attacked with a broom. Brenner pleads not guilty, hearing set for Saturday at 9. Affidavits from both sides were filed.
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Harry Russell
Chace Brenner
East Street
Burkart
Russell
Breiner
Surplus Held by Charity Board Poised for Winter Help
Seymour Charity Association reports only 133.97 in treasury as of December 15 with total receipts 690.57 and expenditures 556.60. New president and treasurer transition, and officials urge public aid to provide food and clothing to needy families before Christmas. Large food baskets planned, with schools churches and organizations coordinating via the Chamber of Commerce to avoid duplicate distributions.
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Seymour Charity Association
Albert H. Ahlbrand
Ahlbrand
Fred D. Bacon
Chamber of Commerce
Ownership of Cat Sparks Two City Court Cases
A quarrel over a cat led to the Thursday arrest of Mrs. Goldie Hunter on a provoke charge. She pled guilty before Mayor Burkart and paid a fine and costs, then later filed similar charges against Mrs. Bessie Warner. a warrant was issued and her case set for the afternoon. Both women used heated language amid the dispute.
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Goldie Hunter
East Tipton Street
Bessie Warner
Hunter
Burkart
Brecher's New Store Offers Practical Gifts for Ladies and Children
Advertising notice extols Brecher's new store with hundreds of practical gifts for ladies and children and promises lower prices on a wide selection.
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Brecher
Fresh oysters at Kelleys Lunch Stand
A note listing fresh oysters available at Kelleys Lunch Stand with phone contact 296.
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Kelley
Receiver Named for Refining Go
A Columbus concern names a receiver to oversee refining operations. The appointment aims to stabilize management and protect creditors while the company faces financial challenges.
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Recever
Hearing in Circuit Court Chooses Temporary Receiver
Judge John W. Donaker appointed People Trust & Savings Company of Columbus as temporary receiver for Indiana Oil Refining Company at Columbus. Stephen Schwartz seeks $525 back pay. the company sues Schwartz for $10,000 damages. A later hearing will decide continuance of receivership and stock sale permissions.
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John W. Donaker
Bartholomew
People Trust & Savings Company
Columbus
Indiana Oil Refining Company
Stephen Schwartz
Schwartz
W. G. Irwin
The
Irwin Bank
Indiana Securities Commission
Irwin
Clarence E. Custer
Indiana Stock Sales Commission
Bartholomew Circuit
A. W. Phillips
Kollmeyer & Sharpnack
American Legion Special Meeting Notice
City Hall hosts an American Legion special meeting on Friday December 16 at 8 15 PM Adj W N Everhart urges all members to attend for important business.
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American Legion
City Hall
W. N. Everhart
Adj
Absolutely Legal Headlights Lens Promotion at Cooper's Garage
Local ad offers headlights lens at 1.50 per set and up with proper focusing to purchaser gratis at Cooper's Garage. D22D
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Gratis
Cooper
First Baptist Church Choir Rehearsal Tonight
The First Baptist Church invites all choir members to rehearsal tonight at 8:00 p.m. sharp and urges punctuality to ensure full participation.
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First Baptist Church
Quadrille Dance Public Invitation for Findleys Birth
Public invited to a Quadrille Dance marking the Findleys birth on Saturday December 17. The notice emphasizes community participation and social event details.
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Findleys
Cooper's Garage Calls Cash-Only Debt Settlement
The notice announces all debtors to Cooper's Garage must settle within ten days as the business shifts to an absolute cash basis starting January 1. It emphasizes cash payments are cheaper and declares the new policy.
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Cooper's
Dail to Ratify Anglo Irish Pact Amid Debate
Dublin dispatch reports the Dail Kirrean expected to ratify the Anglo Irish treaty within a day as leaders from Collins and Griffith push for quick approval. De Valera advocates delaying tactics amid secret sessions and pleas for an early vote to preserve the peace pact.
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United Press
Dublin
Dail Kirrean
Michael Collins
Arthur Griffith
Free State
Eamonn de Valera
Collins-Griffith
Dail
Vaudeville Display Trunk Held by Local Police
Local police hold a show trunk after a telegraphic order from Chet Wheeler of Holton. Frank Swan, advance agent for Wheeler Vaudeville, took his share and left the rest with the trunk. Swan says the troupe split last night but Swan will show as advertised. There are seven in the troupe.
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Chet Wheeler
Holton
Frank Swan
Wheeler Vaudeville Players
Wheeler
Swan
Chief Abell
Abell
Pie and Box Supper at Rinehart School
A Friday December event at Rinehart School offers a pie and box supper fundraiser. Neighbors gather for food and social time to support the school activities.
Peace treaty with Ireland approved by Parliament in London
The British Parliament, both Lords and Commons, approved the Irish settlement and vowed to ratify it, in a debate signaled by defections from the die hards. Col Greton’s amendment regretting the settlement failed as Lloyd George’s policy prevailed. The king’s address was approved without a division.
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United Press
London
Ireland
House of Lords
House of Commons
George
Col. Greton
Ulster
Lloyd George
William Sheron Dies After Illness in St Louis
William Sheron aged about fifty and a native of the city died early this morning in St Louis after an operation. The body will be brought here Sunday afternoon for funeral Monday at 9 from St Ambrose Catholic church. He leaves a widow, his father, a brother John of Cincinnati, and four sisters.
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William Sheron
St. Louis
Frank J. Voss
John Sheron
Cincinnati
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
C. J. Conrad
Mr. Sheron
P. J. Sheron
Mayme Sheron
Kansas City
Salesman Held Up On Seymour North Vernon Road
W. L Davenport a traveling salesman for a Louisville firm was robbed Thursday night between Seymour and North Vernon. A boy flagged the car, a man with a revolver blocked the vehicle and demanded cash. Davenport surrendered $58 and some checks from his traveling case. No police report yet.
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W. L Davenport
Louisville
Seymour
North Vernon
Davenport
France Presses for Large Navy Threatens Treaty Pact
France seeks 350000 tons of capital ships to match Japan, stalling a global naval arms limitation. The United States Great Britain and Japan back current ratios 5 5 3 while France and Italy push for larger tonnage, with plenary talks expected soon.
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United Press
Washington
France
Japan
Italy
Hughes
United States
Great Britain
Connage
U. S
Pacific
Hongkong
Bonin
Brecher's New Store Sells Ladies Coats at Half Price
Brecher's New Store advertises women coats suits and dresses at nearly half the regular price inviting shoppers to save on new season styles. Locational details minimal but emphasizes substantial discounts and retail appeal.
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Brecher’s
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