Jury Discharged in Knox County Damage Case
The jury in the $1900 damage suit Sarahe Hendrix vs Waddle Fitch and the railroad failed to reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Houghton. One juror, Byers, sought a verdict for the defendants and may petition for a new trial.
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Sarahe Hendrix
Waddle & Fitch
Re &Co
Knox County
Thorniog
Qogdon & Inman
Thomas Byers
Charles Lgehney
Parsons
Byers
Tohhange
Houghton
Court Adjourns To Next Wednesday In Light Docket
Thursday adjourned court to next Wednesday as no cages were set for trial and the docket remains light. Mrs Houghton returned to Shoals today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Suit Brought in Circuit Court Over Mortgage on Wilson Property
Hatfield and Palmer Company sues Owen Wilson farmer in circuit court to gain control of mortgaged property. A public sale saw a representative bid on a cow to settle the mortgage, but Wilson refused to surrender the animal. Hastings Alien and Hastings filed the suit seeking 200 for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield & Palmer Company
Owen Wilson
Hastings Alien & Hastings
Death of Miss Fanpie Mink From Smallpox at Glendale
Seventeen year old Miss Fanpie Mink died from smallpox Wednesday night near Glendale after several days of illness. She was visiting at brother Andy Mink’s home, who died of the disease weeks ago, and likely contracted it there. Burial followed in Harrison township cemetery this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Fanpie Mink
Andy Mink
Harrison Township
Railroad roadmaster visits Wheatland after Washington trip
Roadmaster Thomas Welsh returns from Washington. Seymour Republican Earl Johnson, acting agent at B and C W, traveled to Wheatland this morning to visit his ailing mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Welsh
Washington
Seymoure
Earl Johnson
Wheatland
Supreme Court Strikes 1901 State Wage Law
The Indiana Supreme Court held unconstitutional the 1901 minimum wage law for unskilled labor on public work, ruling it violated liberty of contract and amounted to class legislation. It voids a 20 cent hourly floor for county city and town labor and cites due process and confiscation concerns. The ruling mentions wage values, local implementations in Washington and potential moves to revert to 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
United States
Washington
Downey
William Owen Stars in The Theatrical Season Comedy
Amusement notes Mr William Owen shifts from David Garrick to a new comedy production after audience demand. His season plan includes a well known stage show with his star power driving the tour.
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William Owen
David Garrick
School for Scandal recognized as best witty play
J W Mc Connell heads a company of twenty and will present the School for Scandal at the Opera House this Saturday April 4. The performance is hailed as the best and wittiest play in English.
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School For Scandal
J. W. McConnell
Opera House
May Settle Tonight in Wage Dispute for Indiana Mines
Prospects of an early settlement in the wage controversy between operators and miners look favorable as a scale committee conference is held tonight. South and north Indiana differences, tied to Kentucky competition, shape terms for 22.02 and 1.40 daily wages, with work to resume Monday if a deal is reached.
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Taere Hache
Clinton
Kentucky
Oweners
Indiana
Ladies Choir Organized by Prof Black Elects Officers
A women’s chorus organized by Prof J M Black electedPres Mrs Nallie Crennan, Sec Miss Minnie Carnahan, Tres Mrs J G Sanford, Libr Mrs Walter E Anderson. Also notes local social updates and community moves including land purchases, kindergarten plans, and a school program with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Black
Nallie Crennan
Minnie Carnahan
J. G. Sanford
Walter E. Anderson
Four More Converted At Baptist Revival Services
Evangelist Neill preached on Saving faith at the Baptist revival. Four more persons were converted and taken into the church for baptism. Large crowds attend each service. Baptismal services will be held Saturday night. The column ends with a quip about vacuum and celebrity.
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Evangelist Neill
Father Attacked by Son in Montgomery Merchant Home
Frank Matthews who lives in Nontromers assaulted his father Edward Matthews a prominent Montgomery merchant at his residence Wednesday evening. The elder man escaped serious injury due to the son's intoxicated state and fled. Marshal Geyer and Deputy Gates arrested Frank in Montgomery and jailed him.
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Frank Matthews
Edward Matthews
Montgomery
Hom
Marshal Geyer
Gates
Prisoners Smoke Fire at County Jail
At about ten o clock Wednesday night inmate Ray Carter who escaped earlier tried to burn the county jail with an extra mattress. He and Wil Buckley of Plainville were locked upstairs when the fire started, and authorities report the incident as an act of misbehavior within the jail.
Prisoners Escape Plan Through Floor Hole
A report describes inmates driven by a hole in the floor used to sweep dirt between levels. After a disturbance, air flow through the shaft was increased and the prisoners accessed upper floors, with Carter punished and a sheriff asked for relief as smoke and dust filled the areas.
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Carter
Land Appraisers Named Across Townships
Selected land appraisers have filed bonds to assist the township assessors in valuing real property in various townships and cities. The named appraisers include John S. Agan Warrendart in Washington township and Apbhody McGrasel Joseph Facans Charles D. O’Brien in Washington city Steele and Madison townships J M Stotts Barr township Joseph T Livers JFA McAtee and Jubs unningham Harrison and Wm G Bes try Bo card townships Wm I Bowman Huindie township 3 S Parsley Rove ctosdship C To Carrico among others.
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Chess County
Washinton
John S. Agan
Qwarrendart
Washington
City
Apbhody McGrasel
Joseph Facans
Charles D. O'Brian
Steele
R. A. Chattin
Madison Township
J. M. Stotts
Barr
Joseph T. Livers
JFA
McAtee
Jubs
Unningham
Harrison Township
Wm. I. Bowman
Huindie
S. Parsley
Rove
Carrico
Trial in Squire Kellan case over dog tax cruelty charge
Police report details a case about a dog tax dispute involving John Faith and Veales Crees. Witness Umbies testified that cruelty to animals occurred when a dog killed a horse bite, linked to JeTersan by Ayrith during a sickness.
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John Faith
JeTersan
Ayrith
Ene
Kellan
Isich
Amina
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Indiana University
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Columbus
Miss Whitsett
Dr. Winton
Williams Street
Stella O'Donnell
Cabel & Kauffman’a
Queensware
Cumback
Owen Allison
Wieninger
J. F. Parks
Ben Dayton
Ella Goodwin
Reeve Township
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Ray Carver
Wilio
Real Etare
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iQucile
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