County meet hints at school improvement contest
In Montgomery the county plans a two week composition contest titled How Can We Improve Our Schools. The piece praises community backing for education, suggests standardizing county schools to lift poor districts, and argues better roads, post, and rural infrastructure will curb urban migration. A consolidated future with trained principals and year round salaries is envisioned, tying education to industrial and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Suc
Clements
Daviess County
P Ford
Caer
Re Indict Capt Blatin of Shipping Board
Seattle March 27 Capt John F Glann former north Pacific district manager of the United States shipping board was re indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he accepted commissions from sales to the board while in charge The court had previously dismissed earlier indictments against him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
John F. Glann
North Pacific
United States Shipping Board
Names Made Public in Lever Act Conspiracy Indictments
About 25 coal operators and miners across Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania were indicted by a federal grand jury in Indianapolis for alleged Lever Act violations and conspiracy. Names were released by federal officials at a Saturday night briefing in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Indianapol
Industrial Census To Include Mines Quarries And Forests
The industrial census will begin soon and cover manufacturing establishments as well as forests mines quarries petroleum and gas wells.
Lionary Team Rome Gardeners This Year
Local library resources promote home gardening and self education. The American Library Association’s Book for Everybody program supports expanding access to gardening materials, aiding amateur gardeners and reducing living costs through informed home cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionary Team
Rome Gardeners
Lebrary’ Star
American Library Association
Tment
Thesyield
United
Fea
Motec
Will
Civic Federation opposes recognition of Soviet Russia
The National Civic Federation led by Judge Allen B Parker and a group of over 300 prominent members from public life announced strong opposition to recognizing Soviet Russia. The movement plans to forward its stance to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ional Civic Federation
William L. Walker Earns Praise in City Piano Recital
William L. Walker of this city participated in a March 18 piano recital by Albino Gorao head of Cincinnati College of Music. The Cincinnati Enquirer praised his earnest performance of MacDowell Kreisler and Delibes showing strong proficiency in his solo group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Walker
Albino Gorao
Cincinnati College of Music
Cincinnat Enquirer
William Walker
MacDowell
Kreissier
Deluasy
Deaths and Funerals: Local Obituaries Chronicle Tragedies
Woman drops dead at her son Ira Otwell home from heart disease. Minnie A Luke nee Merley, 55, wife of William Luke, dies after gallstone operation at Daviess county hospital. Four children survive. husband and kin mourn. Also mourns for Joseph Wiles, child of estranged parents, and Absalom Myers, 70, who dies in Raushesville. Ernest W Franklin, 19, dies after nine months illness. Surviving relatives listed. services planned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mansfield
Ira
Otwell
Minnie A. Funchs
Minnie A. Luke
Daviess County Hospital
William Luke
Vincannes
Washington
Ors
Hixelty
Lake
Oao
Mourel
Chillienthe
Obie
Miss Nara
Focal VY
Eschanpe
Byle
St. Simons Calieut Choreti
Alieh
Joseph Wiles Temat
Wley
Fas
Hul
Mire
Joseph Wiles
St. Louis
Klefer
Mela
Meridian
Absalom Myers
Beausville
Jacob Myers
Rasbesville
J. H. Holder
Ernest W. Franklin
Joshua Harris
Bronkyville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Franklin
Martin County
Johan W. Prenklin
Johan W. Prenklin. He Is Gor ‘Vived Ty
Catholic Church
Navy Submarine Force Inadequate for War Needs
Washington March 29. Admiral A W Grant testified before the Senate committee that the navy’s submarine force was wholly inadequate to meet war demands against Germany. He said subs were too small, varied in type, with short range and weak engines, and required nearly two years of propaganda to push for building submarines capable of countering 800 ton German U boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Navy Department
Dwelling on farm near Odon destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed a farmhouse owned by Wi ter Thompson less than a mile west of Odon. The blaze gutted the home, with straw and windy conditions leaving little chance to save the building. Family occupants were displaced by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Witer Thompson
Odbn
Wife Seeks Divorce After Alleged Abuse and Alimony Request
Stella At Trent of Washington sues Leo C Trent for divorce and custody of their eight year old son Revere Grant Trent. She seeks maintenance of alimony and $8500 support, alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment. Attorney A Stal represents the wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella At ‘Trent
Washington
Harri
Bicknell
Leo C. Trent
Revere Grant Trent
A. Stal
Derailment Delays B&O Passenger Trains at Vincennes
A derailed front truck of an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio freight train near Vincennes halted both main tracks just after junctions with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Pennsylvania lines. Train 1 and Train 2 faced about an hour’s delay while wrecking and rerouting occurred toward Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes, Inc
Baltimore and
Haw
West Mund
Chivero
Iiwa
Indiana quota for Republican convention in Chicago
Jones A Hemenway of Boonville will head Indiana's quota of tickets for the Republican convention in Chicago on June 4. A. W. Henley says national arrangements chief confi rms Indiana's allotment not yet fixed though demand for tickets already exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones A. Hemenway
Boonville
Indiana
Chicago
A. W. Henley
Henley
Depot Enrooked in Pretsburg Storm
A cyclone struck Pretresburg Indiana on a Sunday. A roof was blown off the depot and telegraph wires were damaged. No injuries reported. The storm scorched trees and buildings across Pike county as winds reached high speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretresburg
Ind
Debal
Pike County
Elnora Man Injured by Window Wind Gust
Porter Radd, eighteen, of Elnora, was blown from a second story window at a Todlidgnapalix Hotel in Indianapolis. A strong gust knocked him from a sill washing the outside of the window, causing a fracture of the right leg. He was taken by emergency squad to city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porthy
Todlidgnapalix
Indianapolty
Simcay
Porter Radd
Bee Sighteen
Elnora
Missouri
Wellington
Hoach
Bersent Touston
Bim
Local Sew Officers Installed After Court Swearing In
SEW OFFICERS INSTALLED IN SULLIVAN IND AS COURT SWORN IN. Charles R Rafisbark named clerk of the circuit court replacing David Giles. Minnie Rogers named deputy, Frank Daniel succeeds as county auditor with Mise Larne 41 as deputy. Judge W H Bridwell administered oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Charles ‘'R
Rafisbark
David Giles
Minnie Rogers
Frank Daniel
W. H. Bridwell
Supreme Court recess extends to mid April
In Angton on March 30 observers noted the court may advance the recess end date for prohibition cases to mid April. If true, the court would extend proceedings beyond April 12. The discussion centers on the anticipated decision timeline for the prohibition questions before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posavn
Embargo on Live Stock at Chicago Yards Impacts Markets
A Chicago embargo halted all arrivals at the stockyards amid a strike reducing hogs and cattle inflows. Rail delays and diversions spread, with quotations disrupted and packing houses facing work suspensions as feeders at the yards attempt to resume operations. Meanwhile reports from Indianapolis recount tornado deaths and recovery, while housing finance plans in Chicago aim to ease a postwar shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cuicagg
Moreh
Mayers
Grant Klifts Buys Park and Home on West Wall
In his role as guardian, Fri Sinwart on Monday sold Dr. G Pore residence at 206 East Street, Grant Keith, for $7,000. Keith plans to move his family into the property, reflecting the city’s evolving real estate scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinwart
Dr. G. Pore
Caat
Grant Keith
Keith
Summer Resort Sold Near Petersburg Indiana
A fragmentary report notes the sale of a summer resort near Petersburg Indiana in Mazeh and Couts Sprioga area nine miles west of the city. The buyer plans orchards on the property of approximately twenty five acres. A small lake on site was stocked with bass and fish, with sulfur spring water present. Patronage allegedly included four local operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Roker Eary Fisher
Costumes and Scenery for Minstrel Show in April
Conversations in Washington report preparations for a minstrel production with costumes and satin fabrics. Jack Cotcord is coordinating stage design at the opera house, promising striking scenery and appealing colors. Clifford encourages attendance and notes the show’s memorable past scene. Advance ticketing and bargain-day reserves begin Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yoaek
Elke
Bane
Clifford Saya
Ting
Clifford
Simt Salts
Telegrams urge miners to remain at work on April first
Telegrams from the United Mine Workers of America instruct miners to stay at work for April 1. Messages were sent to locals by the central office and read at meetings in Bicknell and elsewhere through district 11. The dispatch follows a New York conference that set wage provisions for April 1 while a final wage agreement is negotiated. The telegrams will be followed by official notes signed by international officers. Meanwhile a Georgia primary petition seeks President Wilson’s nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Green
International Secretors
Calted Mine Workers of America
Peamt
Die Indiena
Associaliin
Bitumineda
Telegrints
Olflerk
Uie Daviess County
Univel Mine Workers of America
Arrhenni
Eewin
Peat Tend Murray
Tiece
Ami Caren
Bicknell
Yerehina
Bitullion Vnal Commission
Pew
Byramians
Istiers
Operatees
Tmiders
Ify
Patlanta
Wilson
Gardner
Georgia State Democratic Committee
Deal Offered for Indiana Site by Standard Oil Unit
Standard Oil negotiates purchase of the Main and Meridian corner site from Miss Hattie Meredith. C. H. Griffith, local manager, says the deal closed today for 8227.10 dollars. Dismantling of frame structures will start, with a modern gasoline station to replace them at the prime location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Ol! Company of
Indianan
New Insurance Rates Set For Automobiles and Fire
New automobile and fire insurance rates take effect in March. The plan lowers rates for low mileage drivers while raising rates for higher mileage and older policies. An inspection board approved the changes after a hearing led by state insurance official T. S. McMurray and allies of the state plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Murray
Rudiiwr
India a Meweers Serving All Boys De World Wate
A fragmentary wartime notice notes divisions of service by Indian militiamen to aid soldiers and relief efforts. It references weekly duties aiding Ludiana soldiers, war risk bureaus, and insurance tangles, with mentions of May farmer soldiers and compensation schemes amid a broader relief context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waphiena Ton
BOC
Maren 1
Sanstors Wartun
Mido
Nf Oils
Reesei
Anyonay
Senurno Walsh
Varied Journey of a Florida Man Belatedly Noted
An item from The Mercury in Simme, Florida, records a chaotic, fragmentary notice dated hot weather season. It mentions a woman asking to confirm safety and a man awaiting a response at a local address, with scattered references to journeys from Florida, battles with timing, and a plan to head toward Jacksonville or nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simme
Tnt
Florida
Peberevere
Gudiertul
Natel
Jacksons
Rittlowa
Rane
Kuliisville
Government allows intervention in Texas Oklahoma land permit dispute
The government granted permission to intervene in a regional conflict involving Texas and Oklahoma over land permits in the Hintcher district and related claims. The move followed inflationary pressures and calls to regulate development under existing state and federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathington
Marenty
Oklahoma Exas
Ncnemab
al Tagda
Hintcher
Texas
Reverend John Cropper to Preach at Union Church
The Rev John T Cropper of Harbonville Mo well known to Knox and Daviess counties residents will preach at the Union Church south of the city next Sunday April 4 at 11 am and 2 pm He is a former Kentucky teacher and cradler of Wallace and is remembered for his sermon lectures at One Pleat Christian church causing many of his old acquaintances to travel to hear him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T Cropper
Harbonville
Knox and Daviess
Union Church of
Ha. m
South
Washington
Crapner
Cramp Clark
Kentucky
Arly Wallace
Crapper
Wallace
One Pleat Christian Church
Cannes MIA Cleared of Debt for First Time in History
Vincennes Ind March 31 For the first time in its history the Y M C A of Cannes MIA is out of debt The announcement was made by C C Beers general secretary The drive raised 3125 net after clearing outstanding indebtedness and the last contributor was Ray Lenty who gave 500
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Yinnis Young Men’s
C. C. Beers
Rive
Raylenty
Windstorm Toll Rises With New Fatalities
Associated Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports the March 34 storm increasing deaths to forty. Frank Haggett, 34, died in Portland hospital. his wife and young son Keith perished. Herschell Grant, 27, and Meyerden Simmons died at St Wayne as relief efforts continue in devastated districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Sve Ore
Frank Haggett
Partland Hospital
Severy
Keith
Slepp
Herschell Grant
Meverden Simmons
St Wayne
F ‘Kk
Dagress County Inter scholastic contest details released
The Dagress County Inter scholastic association announces the first annual program with contests in declamation, oratory, spelling, maps, and athletics across ten townships. Events run Friday to Saturday featuring multiple schools and a reception with admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagress County
Linvelers
Min
Mary Shirley
Chiffen
Wolnwe Street School
Walnut Street
Christian Ehuren
Lois Shirley
Ruscel Colbece
Ehirre
Daviess County
Walter White
Sariniay
Fernoon
Ieee
Dairy
Real Estate Transfers Chronicle
A long list of property transfers with numerous grantors and grantees in Washington and nearby areas. Notable entries include Joseph Brooks in Nolan’s subdivision, John W. Harels to Heldas A Abel, and William Sims to Emer sn Sith. multiple parcels across blocks and lots, with prices ranging from 300 to 9,250 and totals around thousands. The column records buyers such as George L. Batchelor, Murphy Realty, and Lewis Dugan among others, detailing tract numbers, NW and SW quarter designations, and lot references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oli A. Elia
Orval T
Jouss
Owen T
Alen
Joseph Swurtzentruber
Nwg
Playa Gall
Elbo
Linn
Queen
Lee Lil
Teerd
Charles Toaper
Odon
Kobradd
Ruben
Joseph FY Brooks
Washington
Nolan
Mila Sonley
James Franklin Collins
ATP
John W. Harels
Heldas A Abel
Charles J. Burton
Bath & Aver
George L. Batchelor
Inston
T. Thant
Mary B. Roulgers
William
William H. Neal
Charles Turleys
Jobo
Charles
Woodlawn
Tolliver
Lewis Dugan
Ilyott
Westree
Oleae
Greece
Amy Diruwn
Lot
St Pauls
Murphy Realty Company
Jqs
Rene
Italia
Taylor
McTouart
Smith
John G
Wathen
Kitterskamp
William Sims
Emersn Sith
Chariea
Turner
Mainle Werker Boeke
Dully
Lucinda Worred
Rossik
George W. Warman
Enoch Prosser
Willer
I ¢ Bateman
Frank SleCarty
Leopard McCarty
Stoey S. Holt
Mail J. Hanson
McKinley
Wishington
Liverpool
Civeee
Lloyd Clark
Jamea E. Afo- Cord
Tha Swartz
h.Elmark
Wikman
Belien D. Susitey
Beretha Swartz
Toba
Elliz D. Maton
George A.cu
Also Mentioned on This Page
J Macragken
Blatin
Shipping Board
Industrial Census
Ditte Til Lyabh
Dawson
Lemper Ay
Shamalls
Fonim
Gardiner & Tharp
Mavie
Lynch
Lyord
Monroe City
Wheatland
Springs
Chelron
Washington Avenue
Threessay
Chigago Yards
Ily
Maret Su
Grover Cleveland
Gdoth Weetiby Yauos
Philadelabian
IBY Associated Press
Jackson, All
Renate
Severs Wella Agin
Trirts
Palm Sunday
Randolph
AE Fen
Adams
Stephen
China
al Maren
Fearre
Michigan
Georgia
Alabama
Wisconsin
Chicago, I
London
George Tehitcherin
Poland
Alascow
AL. Tehitcherin
Exsthona
Washington, D. C
Cansua Bureau
Jeffersonville
Clinton
Copenhagen
Christian
Social Democrats
Vahle Aia
Grant Kfits
Rast Wal
Pacual
Qeorgl Syca
Democrats
Iksurly
Associated Prons
Atlanta
U3y
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Labor
Brotherhood
Mat “Hia
Inkwatdo
Valste
Rome
Cove Esmeneth
Cannes
Inrerschola
Aaa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!