Local Prohibition, Church Faction, and Mormon Converts Noted
The report details graft allegations within Spencer county prohibition workers and a fine against John W. Batman for selling liquor to minors. It notes prosecutions of youths for procuring wine, a derisive portrait of prohibition politics, and mentions Latter Day Saints activity in southern Indiana with districts in Derby and Spencer County. A St Pius church communion is announced for June 6 with twenty youths among eleven Madison County boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Dou W. Bagman
Rockport
Bauman
Spencer County
John W. Batman
Myansville Comrie
Roelkort
Joan Wo Bauien
Lewdine
Sess Agro
Squire Dones
Claud Abshier
John Tudson
Will Hudson
Mer. Bauman
Pasva
Pompe
Boyd
Cannelton
Mies
Derby
Crawford
Indiana
Cchurch
Perry County
Reformed Church of Latter Day Saints
Old Mormon Church
St. Pius Church
Maersing
Thies Phere
Rosa Hess
Frances Thice
Mary Olberding
Frances Gramelspacher
Alina Gaesser
Olivie Paulin
Frances Hagedorn
Cordalashey
Mageie Moyer
Minnie Kantz
Iha Otto
Fred Sheim
Wilbur Daunhauer
Edward Lindemann
Edward Hensler
August Riehh
Joseph Ortwendel
Richard Summers
Joseph Lindemann
Victor Simon
Roll of Honor New Times subscribers listed
New subscribers added to the Times list include Chris Mason of Rockport John Goepferich Ferdinand A Reynolds BR K 2 Tell City Luke Kellams Dreby Werner Birehler Pell City P J Gofinel Pell City Alexander Cronin Mosby Lonry Ostheimer Frank Thunloh Frank Taus Wan Ulamnack Henry Po Denning St Meinrad Jacob Denning Joe Meir Hulda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Mason
Rockport
John Goepferich
Ferdinand
Reynolds
BR. K
Tell
Luke Kellams
Dreby
Werner & Birehler
Pell City
P. J. Gofinel
Alexander Cronin
Mosby
Lonry Ostheimer
Sane
Frank Thunloh
Same
Frank Taus
Sare
Wan. Ulamnack
Henry Po Denning
St. Meinrad
Excursion to Evansville and Stewartsville Round Trip
Excursion from Troy to Evansville Sunday with round trip by train leaving 7:80 a m and returning from Jovansville at 6 p m. Special attractions include a Central League game Levansville versus Terre Haute and the opening of Oak Summit park. A steamboat trip from Levansville to Flender son Kentucky leaves at 1 p m with return to Moansville at 8:20 p m. Round trip fare twenty five cents.
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KR. Re
Evansville
Troy
Jovansville
Levansville
Terre Haute
Oark Summit Park
Flenderson
Kentucky
Moansville
Benim Ja
A. GG
PLAL
St. Louis
Boonville Sets Local Option Election Date
Boonville Indiana May 24 At a special county commission meeting wets and drys agreed on June 17 for the local option election Mayor John K Heingle ordered the police to notify saloon keepers that all gambling must end and slot machines be removed Heingle vows enforcement of the laws to stop violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
John Kt. Heingle
Miss Connor Wins Courier Europe Contest
Miss Pearl Connor of Rockport wins in the Courier's Europe trip contest with 98,861 votes. Her nearest rival Miss Norena Becker of Boonville trails with 12 votes. George Slewster hosts a large ball at the Roy Bridge tonight with music refreshments and orderly reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Connor
Rockport
Courier
Europe
Norena Becker
Boonville
Stelke AL Smith
George Slewster
Roy Bridge
Bond Refusal in Hardinsburg Double Murder Case
William and Seb McCracken, recently charged in the caseline killing of Jesse Keyes between Cannelton and Cloverport, remain in jail at Hardinsburg. Grand jury bound over for trial. bond unlikely. Local backers J A Tarry James STarris and Joe Mullen offered to sign Seb McCracken bond and Flood Bros offered for William but were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckinridge News
Gloverport
Cannelton
Jesse Keyes
Weeves
William
Selby McCracken
Cloverport
McCrackens
Charlie Miller
Cannelton Enquirer
News
Seb. McCracken
Hardinsburg
J. A. Tarry
James Starris
Joe Mullen
Seb
McCracken
Flood Bros
William McCracken
Derby man declares candidacy for Perry County sheriff
Luke Whellums of Derby says he will seek the Democratic nomination for Perry County sheriff at the next primary. Tim Collins of Cannelton is expected to run as well as friends urge him to enter the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Whellums
Derby
Perry County
Tim Collins
Cannelton
Decoration Day Observed by Gi A Reposts Perry County
Magnus Brucker Post of Joy will visit local cemeteries to place flowers on graves of departed soldiers. There will be no special services observed in Perry county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Comity
Magnus Brucker
Gas Well Drilling Near Gentryville Stopped by Blowout
In Gentryville area drilling for oil caused a strong gas flow Saturday night forcing a temporary halt. A roaring surge was heard a quarter mile away and caps were difficult to install. Two car loads of extra pipe were ordered as the well will be drilled deeper. A seven foot coal vein was found at 200 feet and coal again at 80 feet. Oil was discovered on Red Frake's farm with expected production of 100 barrels per day. The drilling company was organized by Dr. Scott Cook and Ira J. Farmer of Gentryville with Indianapolis associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentryville
Scott Cook
Ira J. Farmer
Indianapolis
Red Frake
Equity Society of Equity Corner Promotes Broad Membership
The Hancock notice explains the American Society of Equity is not limited to farmers but welcomes “farmers and friends of farmers.” Any person supporting agricultural prosperity and broader equity is eligible, aiming to elevate agriculture for the benefit of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Equity
Farmers Society
Farmers and Friends of Farmers
Great
Equity
Dale's New Catholic Church Corner Stone Ceremony
The dedication plans for St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dale include Bishop D O Donaghue laying the cornerstone on June 3 after a High Mass. An English sermon, a German discourse, and a large parish celebration with music and refreshments are planned in Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
D. O'Donaghue
Indianapolis
St. Joseph's Catholic Church of
Bistop
Basil Hensler
Booldasper
Green River Dime
Loo Ft
Lone
Indiana
Flow. Wolf of
Chrisney
Pretty Calico Stallion Dan Visits Ferdinand
John Goepferich of Ferdinand spent several days last week with his saddle driving stallion Dan a striking calico horse of Arabian and Western stock hailed as the prettiest animal in Southern Indiana Dan attracted attention for his color and fine breeding during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goepferich
Ferdinand
Dan
Indiana
Dear Editor complaint about temperance and sales in town
Letter from Uniontown reader urging enforcement of liquor laws and promotion of soft drinks. The writer condemns selling strong drinks, notes townsfolk visiting church pumps for water, and asks the paper to publish the plea. Also mentions community tension over saloons and the dry status in the area.
Fine Lights Trial Gas Street Lamp Replaces Electric
A caseline street light was placed at the southwest corner of Alain and Market streets for a 10 day trial. It emits a strong gas glow and outshines electricity. A base tank and piping feed the double globes with one pumping system lasting a week. An alarm clock stops the light at a set hour. Cost is about 2 shillings per week. The board of trustees will decide at the next meeting whether to adopt gas lighting townwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain
Market
Baney First Communion Goods At Unheard Of Low Prices
Baney offers first communion items at unusually low prices at Sry Bdew’s, Palle. Shoppers encounter a limited-time sale with a focus on affordability and variety for the religious ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baney
Srybdew's
Palle Quick
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Joe Meir
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Dale’s New Catholic Church
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