Notorious Washingtonians In a Monday Night Fight
Three Washington figures William Creager known as Shelly Bil Henry Johnson nicknamed Berry and Junie Carr called Hog led a Monday night brawl. After threats at Clinton's Midway and a clash at Ely wick's saloon the fight moved outside where Creager fired a shot. The bullet missed and Creager was dragged away while Johnson and Carr sustained only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Creager
Henry Johnson
Junie Cars
Williamy Creager
Shelly Bil
Berry
Junie Carr
Harri
Elywick’s
Creager
Dohnson
Carr
Smothers Creek Ditch Contract Approval
The Smothers Creek ditch contracts were placed before the county commissioners yesterday after John Downey Jati Hiwilson and Joel Danner filed a remonstrance requesting rejection. The remonstrance was dismissed and the contracts accepted. Bonds issued totaling 22500 bear 5 percent interest dated July 10 1901 due January 1906. Walter C Garten contractor is here from Qodon and will start work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Haymeet iPaith
Smothers Creek
John Downey
Jati H.iwilson
Joel Danner
Walter C. Garten
Qodon
Kicked by a Horse Kills Young Man
Frank Corning, 25, brick smith, on Dewey Avenue, dies after a fractious horse kicks him in the head while tied and being handled by Elijah Owdy’s horse. Dr. Scudder fails to save him. family sympathies pour in as the accident shakes the community. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as a cure for piles and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George I
High Tower
Geogia
Beatie
Alt Smith & Vinton
Frank Corning
Zee
Elijah Owdy
John Helphinstine
Corning
J. C. P. Scudder
Dr. Scudder
Mr. Corning
Luce Cornine
Dewey Avenue
Bucklen
J.N. Idne
Miss Graves Wounded In Accident Near Barr Township
Miss Mary Graves nine teen year old daughter of E Erustee and Mrs Charles Graves of Barr township was accidentally shot by her cousin Barney Morgan while walking along the road near her home The pistol in his pocket discharged striking her thigh as they talked near a horse She was brought home for medical care and doctors search for the bullet A well known local Barr township teacher is Miss Graves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graves
Erustee
Charles Graves
Art
Barney Morgan
Miss Graves
Eight saloonkeepers arrested by county lawmen
Sheriff McCord and Deputy McCracken arrested eight saloonkeepers on information from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Those named are Faust Smith Larheart Borders Corcoran Wiefer Lyons. All appeared at the west arm of court as more affidavits were reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord
McCracken
Joseph Faust
Lewis Smith
Joseph Larheart
Jobo Borders
Dan ‘Corcoran
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Jepson
Bigipz Stéin-B
Jaime Pri A
Thomas Meaddrs
Albert Killion
Littleson
Veile Township
Alice Croxby
Steele Township
Christian Church
James Carroll
Enoch Chatten
W. F. Killion
Cripper
Emma Gough
Edelcratty
Milt Gough
Woodson Murphy
Irs
Myrtle Urroughs
Lilli Harstine
Flora Javidson
Lesshag
Stan Sr
Neews
Orfurel
Leek
Erry Pes Te Sles
Aneloy
Shay Gpeey
Ns ix
Mare Oe
Fonds
Rank Corning
Wes
Bate Township
Winton
Chamberlain’s
Mitchell's Pharmacy
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