Reception Honors Miss Mary and Clara Larkin Guests
A Montgomery road social near Bedford honored Misses Mary and Clara Larkin of Loogates. The lawn glowed with Chinese lanterns and flowers as guests enjoyed conversation and games. City street work plans were announced, with rapid repairs expected using forty cars of stone from a new quarry east of Mitchell.
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Montgomery
Bedford Road
Mary
Clara Larkin
Looggates
Mitchell- and- Street
Ttis
Mitchell
Family Feud Prompts Police Involvement In Beards and Court
William Chrest Beard has accused his father Charles Chrest of assault to compel his return from a weekend stay. The elder Chrest filed an affidavit. police search for the son, described as large and troublesome, as legal action proceeds. Meanwhile Evansville officials survey land for Cable Park with M. B. Saunders and Grant Faith. plans to be presented to the library board Friday.
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William Chrest
Charles ‘Chrest
Eee
Svante
Harpey
Saunders
Evansvill
Grant Faith
Cabel Park
Library Board
Cabel
M. B. Saunders
Evansville
AI Strike Sidelined Workers Demand Higher Wages
About one hundred men from EL&L Section 2 quit work this morning across several towns including Petersburg Worthington Plainville La Belle Elnora and others. They seek wage increases from 1.20 to 1.60 per day and report no agreement reached as crews from multiple locations walked off.
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Bwaia
Petersburg
Worthington
Lainville
Labine
Elnora
Peter
Local Election Notices Include Nine Inspectors
Fragmentary report indicates a law driven election process with nine inspectors to be assigned and a public posting detailing duties and compliance steps.
Diang Operators Aspire to Adopt One Will
Fragmentary OCR hints at mining context with operators adopting a plan or will. Probability and intent mentioned briefly, but specifics and entities are unclear in the readable text.
Fragmented OCR Item From Local Paper DeliversChaotic Mix
The readable text shows a jumbled historical notice with mentions of Indiana Standard Oil, local officials, a governor, and references to Denmark and Napoleon, all appearing in a garbled, hostile stream. It reads like a scanned clipping with disjointed sentences and fragmented names.
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Indiana
Standard Oil
Denmark
Mou
Hindry
Deaths Harvest Notice From Corbettshire
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Lolita Williams aged eighty at Corbettshire. The fragment mentions debility and lingering illness and that she was the daughter of a local resident. Funeral arrangements and church attendance details are unreadable in the text.
Bridge at Combs Forked by Damaged Machinery
County commissioners visited Combs Bridge in Bogard township this morning after a thrashing machine damaged the structure. They plan removal of the machine and will consider Stoll Brothers’ claim only via a special passage from the county court in September. Viewers noted Allen and Care watches and the need to clean the bridges, with owners seeking access to claims.
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Coun
Allen and Care
Altches
School Board Resigns Amid Turmoil Over Finances
A troubled school board member resigned amid disagreements over financial handling and the need to avoid a wider scandal. The remaining members faced questions about accountability and the future of school operations.
Robinson Show Arrives in Washington Wednesday
John Robinson’s Show, led by Wy Iyer, joins Robinson’s Ten United at Washington on Wednesday August 14. The famed tented amusement bills itself as the best in show business with aerialists, gymnasts, elephants, and a King Solomon production featuring the Queen of Sheba and a ballet of lamps, all in a grand spectacle.
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Wy Iyer
Robinson
Ten
United
Willeirnship
Washington
Sollomon
Death of Leden Illinois native after fever in Illinois home
David Watson aged 31 dies after three weeks of illness in Herring Alabama where he had moved with his wife. He was born in Leden Illinois to John G Wallace and Mrs Kane Watson. Survived by wife Tone Watson mother Kane Watson and sister Wilk Hart. Body to be taken to Doe Grove street and funeral at Oak Grove cemetery tomorrow morning.
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Watson
Tone Wat
David Watson
Wilk Hart
Kane Watson
Doe Grove Street
Bural
Oak Grove Cemetery
Evansville Officials Return to Duty Amid Labor Sit
The Evansville scene shows commissioners resuming work after a noon halt as crews report back and staffing questions loom. Letters and notices outline personnel, pay, and vacancies, with several names listed in connection to the ongoing administrative matters.
FiLS 1 Day Recapped With Brief Moments
A short item notes FiLS 1 as the focus, recounting a daytime moment involving a broth and a quiet routine. The readable text emphasizes simple acts and everyday rhythm in a dated local context.
Montgomery News Notes and Local Travel Tidbits
Local items from Montgomery report church events led by Rev J Winkipleck, updates on residents visiting relatives, and a Kentucky move planned by Martin Pee of the Montgomery bank. The piece references August events, a church supper postponement, and remarks on pine forest conservation and local industry.
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Slinken
John ‘Smith
Plainville
Rev. J. Winkipleck
Art McPherson
Springer Abrabes Arhuckell
Flaving Clapp Eorp
Andy
Awed
Albert’ Beckett
V. Paralao
Martin
Montgomery Bank
Kentucky
U B
Sunda
Police Shootout at East Shadownee: Wilkins and Bras Suspect
A chaotic scene unfolded as Officer Wilkins fired a 38 caliber pistol toward a fleeing suspect near a U S W shop. The wounded man collapsed. Wilkins pursued role in a separate bra theft case, while authorities seek additional suspects.
Jumped Into River Lange Ends Life Evansville Tragedy
William Lange a well known man leapt from a slab pile into the river near Evansville. John Grubie at a lumber yard witnessed the act and notified others. A search found Lange's body about two o clock. Lange had recently worked in town and boarded at the Grand Central Hotel. A note book with James Hagan's name was found in his pocket. Lange’s wife and several children mourn his death.
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William
Lange
John Grubie
Evansvilly
Tej
Bord
Grand Central
Ina
Bank
James Hagan
Sivas
Remains of local machinist laid to rest in Illinois
The body of William Laing, a B&O machinist who jumped into the Ohio River at Evansville, was brought to Bana Illinois for burial. He was 63, born in London, England, and moved to Canada before settling in Jana Tennessee. Survived by his wife and two daughters Dessie Fenton and Anna Laing, funeral held at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Miller officiating, burial at Linwood Cemetery.
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Fon Laing
Ohio River
Evansville
Bana
Ill
London
Eng
Hamsite
Canada
Jana
Dessie Fenton
Ora
Anna Laing
Presbyterian Ichurch
Miller
Linwood
Tema
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