Death notices and obituaries in Vincennes area
Robert A. Morris pharmacist dies at 34 from intestinal tuberculosis at his home in Vincennes. Funeral at home then burial in Trueloye cemetery with Rev. Fred W. Hart officiating. Survived by wife Glen Chandler, one daughter, father three brothers and four sisters. Other notices recount the deaths of Warren Wolven and Alta Wolven, Leonard Ward, and Winnie Henaghan with cremation or burial details and local family ties.
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Robert A. Morris
East
Walnut Street
Morris
R. S. Mitchell
Loogootee
Baltimore and
Ohio
Fred W. Hart
First Methodist Church
Pharmacy
Purdue University
Indianapolis
Morris Company
Second Street
Vincennes
Truelore
Martin County
Glen Chandler
Reeve
Township
John Morris
William Morris
the Christian Church
Odon
K. of P
Ben Hur
Fred ‘Wolven
Saap
Hving
Blockade Street
Wolven
Pike County
Warren
Alta
Petersburg
White Church
Washington
B. & O. Southwestern
Noted Denver Lodge Leader Charged With Extravagant Expenditures
George McCormick, longtime Denver Post composing room chief and Knights of Pythias lodge master, faced formal charges of improper spending. He denied wrongdoing as fellow lodge members leveled accusations, offering a silver chest and discharge as a token of esteem. The incident follows his efforts building the lodge into a western powerhouse with a Dayton degree team scheduled to visit en route to Seattle.
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Denver Post
George McCarmick
Washington
George
McCarmick
Post
Knights of Pythias
Denver
McCormick
George McCormick
West
Hehus
Dayton
Seattle
Wash
Damages Sought Over Elzora Hardware Stock Sale
In Daviess circuit court, James H Pennis and Joseph Ni Poindexter face suit by current owners for $3500 in damages. Plaintiffs allege false statements by former owners James E Courtney Edwin S Yeager Stanley B Johnson and Vina Courtney induced $7000 payment for stock worth only $4200. Gardiner Tharp Gardiner and Ogden Inman represent the plaintiffs.
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Elzora Hardware
James H. Pennis
Joseph Ni Poindexter
Daviess, Circuit Court
James
E. Courtney
Edwin S. Yeager
Stanley B. Johnson
Vina Courtney
Gardiner, Tharp& Gardiner
Ogaon & Inman
Knights of Columbus Plan Stag Party Social
The Knights of Columbus meet and plan a stag party for Wednesday evening with committees arranging menu speeches entertainment and refreshments. Knights members invite Kirghite and others to attend and the group will feature a three-quartet to provide music.
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Knights
Columbus
Franki Denver
Henry Vollmer, Jr
59Ohn Kahe
Henry Gers
Board of Review to Meet for Annual Session
The board of review will be called into annual session June 1 to equalize assessments. Only personal property will be considered this year. Judid Houghton will appoint two resident freeholders to serve on the board alongside ex officio county treasurer and county clerk. Last members were Odon and Jeremiah Madden of Barr township.
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Board of Review
Houghton
Odon
Jererpiah Madden
Barr Township
Dillard files damage suit over east Main Street runaway
Addie Dillard a well known saloon keeper sues over a runaway on east Main street. The complaint filed in circuit court alleges negligence by Hatfield & Palmer and Terre Haute Brewing drivers who left teams untied. Dillard claims his horse and buggy were damaged for 200 dollars.
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East Main Street
Hatfield & Palmer Company
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Addie Dillard
Padgett & Padgett
Dillard
Sircuit
Brewing Company
Burglary Attempt at Shoals County Jail During Night
Unusual burglary attempt at Shoals county jail last night. Intruders aimed to break in while Sheriff Queen was away. occupants were the sheriff's family. They fled after disturbing the Carothers residence and Free & Son store, leaving wet tracks. Bakers withdraw bread tickets, selling cash only at five cents a loaf.
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Thomas Queen
John C. Carothers
Carothers
Hur
Free & Son
Postal Clerk to Wed Miss Juanita Russell in June
Announcement cards indicate postal clerk Gaine Hawkins will wed Miss Juanita Russell in late June. Hawkins, popular at the post office, is the son of Charne Hawkins, a West End farmer, and Miss Russell is the daughter of the late Rev. A W Russell, Beulah M E church pastor. The couple resides at 107 West Walnut Street where a new cottage is being built.
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Gaine
Hawking
Juanita Russell
Hawkins
Charne Hawkins
West End
Miss Russell
A. W. Russell
Beulah M
Saloon Fight Ends With Arrests in Small Town
In Arenart saloon on Tuesday noon Lon and Charles Crawford of Plainville and Pete Hoover of Edwardsport fought. Lon Crawford defended himself and claimed innocence while his brother was ejected. All three were arrested. Lon and Charles Crawford faced intoxication charges and a concealed weapon case, with two fine and costs for the Crawfords and Hoover.
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Arenart
Lon
Charles Crawford
Steele Township
Arehart
Pete Hoover
Edwardsport
Hoover
Crawfords
Crawford Boys
Russell
Jon Cradford
Lon Crawford
Crawford
Plainville
Washinon
Nad
Marshal Corning
Wallace
Royse
Suit to test county option law challenges saloon rule
Joseph I. Gordon files a circuit court complaint to block local peace officers from interfering with his Main Street saloon after May 23 when the ninety day license extension ends under the county option law. The suit names the marshal sheriff township constable and city police. The case follows a February 23 election where saloons voted.
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Joseph I. Gordon
Washington Township
Main Street
Waldo
Indiana liquor law case challenges county option act
The plaintiff claims the county option and special election law violates multiple Indiana constitutional provisions and federal due process. He asserts his license is jeopardized by the act and seeks restraint on peace officers during the May to December period before license expiration. The suit, drafted by Padgett, names Padgett Gardner as associates, with a hearing anticipated early next term.
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Gordon
Indiana
General Assembly
United States
Interfertiff
Arnold J. ‘Padgett
Padgett
Idw
Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner
Epidemic of Measles Strikes Spencer Town and Vicinity
Measles outbreak hits Spencer with at least 200 cases in town and nearby areas. Many schoolchildren exposed and six seniors among the victims at the high school. Several classes disrupted as illness spreads through families and streets. Three deaths reported so far from the disease.
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Spencer
George Edwards, Jr
High School
AEO
Indianapolis
Night Riders Threaten Potter Over Farm Land
John Potter, tenant on the Schrolucke farm in Pike County, received an anonymous letter threatening bodily harm or death if he keeps tilling the land. He has armed himself and plans to defend the property against further intrusions after a committee of night riders warned him against farming.
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William Gheroglucke
Potter
Schrolucke
Taxpaying in Full as April Rush Continues
Taxpayers rush the county treasurer’s office ahead of the May due date. Treasurer Godwin and Deputy Porter work nonstop as receipts pile up, with May 3 the last day to pay the spring installment. Delays trigger a ten percent penalty. early settlements relieve crowding and ensure prompt service. Miss Maud Godwin assists during the peak period.
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Cuty
Godwin
Porter
Godwing
Baltimore and
Southwestern Railway Company
Maud Godwin
City Fire Committee buys a new fire horse
The city fire committee members Smoot Horrall and Colbert purchased a bay horse named Jake for central station. Richard Myers of Epsom, the previous owner, sold the four and a half year old, sixteen hands high animal for 172 dollars and 50 cents.
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Smoot
Horrall
Colbert
Central Station
Jake
Richard Myers
Epsom
Divorces Sought in Daviess Circuit Court
Effie Hiatt filed for divorce from John Hiatt in Daviess circuit court Tuesday alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married December 1901 by Rev Hillary Head in the city and lived together until September last year. Mrs Hiatt resides in Veale township and is represented by W D Curl of Petersburg.
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Effie Hiatt
Daviess
John Hiatt
Hillary
Pardon Petition Sought for Robert Simmons
A petition requests an absolute pardon for Robert Simmons a young Black boy sent from the Daviess circuit court four years ago on a criminal assault charge. The petition was drawn by Hastings Allen Hastings.
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Robert Simmons
Daviess Circuit Court
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
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Leonard Ward
North Vernon
John Ward
East van Trees Street
Ward
Bayhood
Mason
Jones
eVale Township
Aikmans Creek Cemetery
Winnie Henaghan
Mt. St. Rose Hospital
St Louis
John Henaghan
Henagtian
Fant
Ington
Mooriuk
DR. Fayette Dunlap
Gnville
Kentucky
Joseph Hamilton Daviess
Daviess County
Dunlap
James M. Wakefield
THE
Night Riders
John Potter
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