Traveling confidence man uses rabbit foot scheme in Perry county
A man claiming to represent the Merchants Adjustment Bureau based in McArthur Ohio used a charm ruse to secure names from Perry county merchants. He promised debt collection with no contract but sent a letter demanding a $50 claim if not honored within ten days. One Leopold township merchant has already faced the claim.
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McArthur
Ohio
Perry County
Jin
Leopold Township
Pass On Trip Aims To Promote Inland Waterway Improvements
Messrs Tom Morgan Paul Morgan and Chas Vogel from Terre Haute stopped at Troy on their trip to Pittsburg to gather data for inland waterway improvements. They are commissioned by the Terre Haute Tribune and the Young Men's Business Club of Terre Haute to present findings to Congress and push for a Wabash River outlet to the Ohio River to allow larger craft. Morgan, editor and leader, cites willow and tree planting to protect river banks, referencing the Rhine as a model, and urges government action to safeguard inland waterways and forests.
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Messrs
Tom and Paul Morgan
Chas. Vogel
Terre Haute
Troy
Pittsburg
Terre Haute Tribune
Young Men’s Business Club of
Congress
The
Wabash River
Young Men’s Business Club
Ohio
Wabash
Tom Morgan
Tribune
Myr. Morgan
Rhine
Germany
Warning to Trappers Under Indiana Bird Protection Law
A public letter from the Indiana Deputy Game Warden, released by the Indiana Humane Society, cites the 1905 law restricting killing trapping or selling wild birds and nests. Violators face fines from ten to fifty dollars. deputies will arrest and prosecute violators including those with young birds. Call reporting violations to J. E. Bare in Indianapolis.
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Indiana
Indiana Humane Society
Indiana Humane Association
Indiana Audubon Society
J. E. Bare
Indianapolis
Tobacco Warehouse Fund Raised in Spencer County
At a meeting of the American Society of Equity in Spencer County held at Chrisney last Saturday, subscriptions were started to fund a large tobacco warehouse for local farmers. Chrisney businessmen led the effort with $100 subs, and construction will begin soon to be ready for this year’s crop. Tobacco prospects across Spencer County look strong despite recent heavy rains. Henry Gaesser and stepson Joseph Meyer of Lamar visited Troy Wednesday and praised The Times.
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American Society of Equity of
Spencer County
Chrisney
Henry Gaesser
Joseph Meyer
Lamar
Troy
Gaesser
Times
Still At Large in Indiana Murder Case
Still at large after Ed Riehl was shot and killed and Oliver Rout wounded on the 17th. A $50 reward is offered by Spencer county authorities for the arrest and delivery of the suspected killer, described as a 27 year old, 5'10" man weighing about 150 pounds with dark brown hair and protruding upper teeth. The case has stirred public feeling and rumors of old grudges between Deeds and Riehl. Meanwhile Owensboro Business Men's Association plans a booster trip up the Ohio on August 5 to Troy and other cities to strengthen ties with nearby towns and promote Owensboro.
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Ed Riehl
Oliver
Indiana
Spencer County
Deeds
Riehl
Owensboro
Business Men’s Association
Ohio
Troy
Geo. H. Cox
The
Rockport
Grandview
Lewisport
Tell City
Cannelton
Hawesville
Lose First Game Against St Meinrad Weers
The Troy Indians fell 4 to 3 in nine innings at St Meinrad College grounds Sunday in their season opener. Both pitchers delivered a solid effort with only one walk. Wim Linney struck out ten and allowed no walks.
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Troy Indians
St. Meinrad Weers
St. Meinrad College Grounds
Indians
Wim
Linney
Notable visits and travels listed in local notes
Dr. Dome of Tell City visited Troy on business. Mrs. Joe Bradshaw of Bristow is visiting Mrs. Gus Cassidy. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gross left Ivansville for a short stay.
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Dr. Dome of
Tell City
Troy
Joe Bradshaw
Bristow
Gus Cassidy
Jacob Gross
Ivansville
Death of Local Farmer John F. P. Hattenbach at 61
Sudden death of John F. P. Hattenbach, prominent farmer near Tell City, occurred last Saturday night after a brief illness. A lifelong Democrat and former road supervisor of Dist. No. 1, Troy township, he is survived by his wife and five children. His body rests in the Catholic cemetery at Tell City after interment Wednesday morning.
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John FP. Hattenbach
Tell City
Cannelton and
Leopold Road
Hattenbach
Dist
Troy Township
Owensboro Boosters Visit Spark Hoosier Hospitality
The Progressive Business Men's Association of Owensboro hopes Troy residents will reciprocate the Hoosier hospitality as visiting teams embark on a booster trip. The trip aims to foster friendly ties and community support during the stop in Troy.
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Owensboro
Troy
Grand Bristow Picnic a Notable Local Event
A large picnic in Bristow last Saturday, organized by Messrs. Robertson Carr and Witte, drew arrivals from across the county. The day ended with a crowded dancing hall at Dr Lomax’s venue, celebrated for orderly conduct and broad enjoyment.
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Bristow
Messrs. Robertson
Carr and Witte
Dr. Lomax
Miss Marie Salm Sets Off for Visit to Friends
Miss Marie Salm left Monday night for a visit to friends in a nearby town, traveling by train and planning to return home next weekend.
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Marie Salm
Louisville
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An Inland Water Way Commission
Snyder’s.Huryry
Theo. Gaesser, Jr
Lincoln City
Andy Lindauer
St. Louis
Ab Baertich’s
Tobacco Warehouse
Troy Lumber Co
Lon
Owensburg
Troy Bank
Kentucky
Old Daviess County
Yellow Creek
Bond Goods
W. S. Stone
Sunny Brook
Coon Hollow
Old Crab Orchard
Evansville Brewing Ass'n
James D. Masterson
Riverside
Troy, Ind
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