Apple Crop Outlook and Varietal Reports from Indiana
The report notes a short nationwide apple crop with better outcomes for blackberries. Early apples show mixed results depending on spraying. yellow transparents fetch up to five dollars per barrel. White Pippin and Spitzenberg withstand weather best, while several varieties suffer varying damage. Local mentions reference markers and Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applea
Flick
Indiana
Arkansas
Michigan
New York
New ‘England
Montgomery to Welcome Brown Tile and Brick Venture
Articles of incorporation filed for the Brown Tile and Brick company of Montgomery. Directors are J F Brown William Beck and C W Slinkard. Capital stock 10000 with ten acres leased for fifty years on the town outskirts. Clay praised as ideal for tile and brick, main output to be tile. Factory under construction using old Brown machinery with some new purchases. brick production not planned this season. Brown, Beck and Slinkard bring local experience and expectations of a paying industry.
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Montgomery
Brown Tile and Brick Company of
J. Fi.” Brown
William Beck
C. W. Slinkard
New Ventore
John’ Michaels
I Q. F Brown
Brown ‘Broan
Brown, Brick and Tile Factory
Plainville ‘Road
Bock
Slinkard
Grave markers sought for all Civil War veterans
Amid historic neglect activists demand markers for unmarked Civil War veterans graves. The effort targets neglected plots and calls on authorities to ensure every soldier’s final resting place is properly commemorated.
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Elty. J
County council debates bridges and costs in September session
The county council met in a pet session Tuesday at the courthouse with members James Po Thomas Bennington Lowe er William Greenwell erem Madden Porter acting chair. They approved appropriations for bridges in Van Buren and other townships totaling $13,325 and proposed seven new bridges in Washington Van Buren Barr and Madison townships with varied lengths and costs.
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Court House
James ‘Po Thomas Bennington
Loweer
William Greenwell
Erem Madden
Eha
Caraban
van ‘Buren
Boott
B. Barr
Nolan
Homer Truelove
Milton Fitsgerald
Washington Township
Chrles H. Brown
Veale
Charles L Stuckey
Reeve
Jesse
Harrison
John Smith
Barr
George
Smith
J W. Kennedy
Hirram Sims
Madidon
Willian Sims
Elmore
Arthur
Ditton
Steele
Charles A
Bané
Bonth
Washington
Graham
Palmer
Andrew Miller
Chelsea School House
Idson
Gliaday
van Buren
Milt Allen
John Hopkins
Ee Barr
Surprise Kentucky Wedding In Richmond Family
A ceremony held at one o'clock Tuesday morning united Mrs. Kiser’s sister Beth Beine and the Rev. M Lass at the Presbyterian church in this city. The bride, formerly of Richmond Kentucky, is Baldwin’s youngest daughter noted for a poised appearance.
Sullivan and Biva Company Incorporation Authorized
The Sullivan and Biva company has been incorporated with capital stock of $30,000. Directors listed include James B. Wright of this city and Allen H. Wright.
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Sullivan
Mit
Biva
James
H. Wright
Allea
Bramfield Death Notice From Petersblhg Dies This Morning
Brief obituary notes Bramfield death this morning at Petersblhg with scant readable rest of the notice. No further biographical details available in the fragments.
Prominent Pike County Bar Member Left Widowed
Miss Flora Brumeld, long a visitor to the city, is left after the death of her husband J. W. Bram who was well known in Daviess County.
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Pope
Pike ‘County
Noe
J. W. Bramwhoig
Daviess
Flora Brumeld
Local Notes Include Births Visits and Surprises
Tol Ham of Washington vis ity re Monday. One year old son of W. Inecora ill with typhoid fever. Austin Chandler and wife of Kagd guests of relatives. Elizabeth Myers sold her farm east of town to Daniel Brown. Mire. M. H. McCord of Cincinnati visiting her parents. Phillip Osman of Washington visited daughter Mrs. D. Griemore. W. C. Gilley of here with Jesse Godwin guests. Joe Bennett and family of Montgomery visiting John W. Alford. Harry Jacksons returned from French Lick. John W. Alford moved to new residence east of town. Charles Crook returning from mill work at Loo gtoe. Rev. R. O. Clements of Gentryville here renting property and plans to move his family, then enroll at Moors Hill. Surprise birthday party for Helen Godwin at Godwin home with about fifty guests at Godwin’s hall. Out-of-town guests included Dr. Harry McCord and sister Weide, Cincinnati. Nellie Foster, Summitsville. Florence Hunter, St. Louis. Charles Cook, Lopgootee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tol Ham
Washington
Austin Chandler
Kagd
Elizabeth Myers
Daniel Brown
M. H. McCord
Cincingati
J. i. Jackman
Phillip
Osman
D. Griemore
W. C. Gilley
Jesse Godwin
Joe ‘Bennett
Montgomery
W. Alford
Harry Jackson
French Lick
Weharles
Crook
Loogtee
R. O. Clements
Gentryville
Moors Hill
Godwin
Helen
Local Notes and Visits in Montgomer yshire
Mrs Heyden Bigham visits at Bickell and John Hedrick of Alfordaville visited Friday. Miss Thille Beckett of Loogootee and Rose Clark moved to Washington. B Brown senior traveled to Greesburg Monday. Mr and Mrs John Thompson of Bicknell visited Hayden Bigham Sunday. Rev J M Inman of Odon to preach at U B church Saturday and Sunday morning. Dr H M McCracken returned from Evanaville Monday after attending a medical college. Town board meeting Monday night. James H Fanning named treasurer to fill vacancy caused by James M Dant’s death.
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Heyden Bigham
Bickell
Austin Sharum
Iason
John Hedrick
Alfordaville
Thille Beckett
Loogootee
Rose Clark
Washington
B. Brown
Greesburg
John Thompson
Bicknell
Hayden Bigham
Odon
U. B
H Im. McCracken
Evanaville
Een
Town Board
James H. Fanning
James M. Dant
Local parish notes and visits mark county church week
The article records updates on residents visiting relatives in Seymour Farmingdale and Evansville. It mentions a reunion planned for next Wednesday with a large crowd expected, and references sermons by Rev. J. H. Miller of Evansville and Rev. E. A. Logansport, along with Mrs Dill’s formal teaching in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rall Conley
Seymour
J. H. Miller
Evansville
E. Aroft
Logansport
Pearl Sunday Adorned West River Shop Window
An East River area shopkeeper showcases a striking display noting a sizable, beautiful item. The event draws local attention as experts estimate its value and potential sale.
Parker Reynolds feud ends in stabbing attack details
Report on the Saturday assault between Andrew Parker and Joseph Cochran in Washington township. Cochran, recovering at his sister’s home, has eight wounds with three deemed dangerous. Parker obtained a double barrel shotgun and struck Cochran, who says Parker’s wife held the gun as Parker urged further violence. Police, prosecutors discuss the case and possible backstory amid family enmity and prior lawsuits.
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Joseph ° Cochran
Andrew ‘Parker
Little Cochran
Washington Township
Elmer E. Hastings
Democrat
the Herald
Parker
Cochran
Mr. Hastings
Andrew Parker
Wenlock Reynolds
Reynolds
Anne
Ner
Nolda
George Drew
Mable
Jott
Cocaran
Knife Attack Follows Domestic Quarrel and Legal Fines
After a trial the accused, Parker, insulted his victim with crude language and the Grow family renewed the quarrel at times. Parker fled Sunday morning after learning the seriousness of the injuries to his wife. A relative cashed a check in the city, and Parker owned a pocket knife used in the assault. Cochrane denies involvement but a knife was used and torn clothing shown as evidence. Mrs Parker was fined $28.60 on two counts including costs. The assault charges were preferred by Wenlock Reynolds.
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Iigud
Hai
Grow Family
Parker
Asvailant
Cochrane
Fireport
Hia
Nevertheles
Mr. Hastings
County Commission Bids Awarded For Road Extensions
The county commissioners awarded bids on road projects. Jason Fair road extension sold to Amos Mussekman as the lowest bidder at 1632. Three other bids were Thomas Sears 1750 John McCullough 1640 Samuel Shufflebarger 1640. Stoy petition in Madison awarded to Samuel Shufflebarger for 4690. Other bids: H H Crooke 4750 C E O Dell 4750 Thomas Sears 4700. M H Wilson Bids on Coyle petition 7921.80. Alex Moore petition in Washington township 1840. Hejwan was the only bidder on these petitions.
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Jason Falr' Jurat
Amos, Mussekman
Thomas
Sears
John McCullough
Samuel Shuflebarger
Stoy
Madison
Samuel Shufflebarger
H. H. Crooke
C E, O'Dell
Thomas Sears
M. H. Wilson
Coyle
Barr
Alex Moore
Washington
Sues Railroad Over Auto Crossing Injury
W W HL Schneider through Ogdon i & Inmag sues B and C Southwestern railway for 5000 dollars after being struck at West Second Street crossing last May. He owner of a West Main grocery says he was thrown from his rig, suffered head and chest injuries, severe headaches, sleep loss, and nervous prostration. He alleges crew failed to warn by bell or whistle and that the train exceeded the speed limit.
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HL Schneider
Ogdon
I & Inmag
Southwestern Railway
West Main Street
West
Iain
Barn Burns in Wheatland Amid Storm Damage
A Wheatland area barn on Emory Helderman’s farm was struck by lightning during a morning electrical storm and completely destroyed. About eight tons of hay, a binder, a wheat drill, and several farming implements were lost, with total damages around $1,600. Only a small amount of insurance covered the loss.
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Wheatland
Méondhy
Emory Helderman
Helderman
Home From the South and a Dayton Visit
W L Brown of Washington township has returned from Chattanooga Tennessee where he visited his son Ben Brows. Ben is confined to Arranger hospital with typhoid fever. Doctors report the fever under control and expect Frank to be released in about two weeks. He hopes to visit once permitted.
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Washington Township
Chattanoogs
Tenby
Benk Brows
Frank
Abaiat Tvo
Bogard Township Farrier Attacked En Route to Hospital
A Bogard township farrier, James Lindergat, was slashed in the throat with a razor last Saturday afternoon while being taken to Evansville Hospital in an ambulance. He survived the attack and was admitted amid steady care.
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Insane Hospital
James Lindergat
Bogard
Farier
Wasitaden
Evans‘ville
Pital
T Ion
B& 1 Pation
Bonhams
Blegerald
Railroads face federal action amid multiple carrier cases
The report cites federal involvement against several railroads including B&O, Chesapeake and Ohio, Big Four, C&O, and Cincinnati Northern. It notes ongoing litigation and regulatory actions over operations and compliance across major lines.
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B. & O. Southwestern
Big Four
C. Hi
É& D
Cinclonati
Northern Railroads
Chautauqua Ends With Prof Heapike Reelected
The Vincennes chautauqua ended Monday night with several hundred dollars profit under Professor Frank Alein Heapike who was reelected to lead the event. United States Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee and ex-Governor arrived Monday afternoon after missing his train in St. Louis and received a warm Democratic welcome after declining to present The Temptation.
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Vincennes Chautauqus
Frank Aleln Heapike
Chautauqua Unds
United
Bob” Taylor
Tennessee
St. Louis
Boy Hurt in See-Saw Accident in Yard
Hubert Allstadt son of Albert Allstadt living on East First Street and Herron Street sustained serious injuries last Monday while playing on a see-saw in Edward McCafferty’s yard. With Allen McCafferty they were on the board when the plank slipped. He fell on his back knocked breathless and injured his legs. The accident occurred about 10 30 o clock.
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Hubert Allstadt
Albert Allstadt
East First
Herron Streete
Edward McCafferty
Hes
Allen McCafferty
Allstadt
Train Delays After Fright Car Derailment Near Royal Wheel Works
Southwestern Passenger train No 26 from North Vernon was delayed about an hour Monday morning after a freight train collided with a flat car on the siding at Royal Wheel Works. The impact derailed the first car of the freight fright and pushed it onto the main track, delaying service.
Cleaning the Carpet with Cornmeal and Tobacco
A historical home trick describes sprinkling cornmeal on a carpet and sweeping, then steeping tobacco in water for twelve hours, straining it, and using the liquid to wipe the rug. The tobacco is said to restore color brightness.
Engines Collide in B&O Southwestern Yard Smashup
Two trains engines were badly damaged in a small shop yard incident in the B&O Southwestern yards on Saturday afternoon. One locomotive had just left the shops and was making trial trips westward when it struck a aiding engine during a return run, causing substantial damage to both engines. Crews escaped injury.
Woman Burns Foot In Starch Spill At City Corner
Miss Minnie Cissell sustained a painful foot burn when boiling starch spilled and ran into her shoe as she hurried washing near the corner of West Sixteenth Street and McCormick Avenue. She has not walked since the accident.
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James T Disselving
West Sixteenth Street
McCormick Avenue
Minnie Cissell
Visiting her uncle in Louisville family ties noted
Miss Mamie Maxwell, educator in Louisville schools and daughter of the late Prof. J. M. Maxwell, visits her uncle C. F. Maxwell in this city. She formerly led the negro high school principalship in Louisville for five years.
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Mamie Maxwell
Louisville
J. M. Maxwell
IC. F. Maxwell
Gilloley Dillon Marriage Suit Filed in Harrison Township
A marriage suit is filed against John Gilloley and Idal Dillon. Gilloley, a Harrison township farmer, is the son of James Gilloley of the same township. His bride is the daughter of Joseph Dillon, a Pike county resident and attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilloley
Idal Dillon
Mr. Gilloley
Harrison Township
James Gilloley
Joseph Dillon
Pike County
Visit at Capital Brings Guests from Indianapolis
Mrs W Hivans and children return to Indianapolis after visiting W P Miles near Alkinah Creek. Miss Nellie Miles and Mildred Akers join Mr and Mrs Ellis for a home visit.
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Hivans
Indianapolis
W.P. Miles
Alkinah
Creek
Nellie Miles
Mildred Akers
Ellis
Grace Wilson and Ma del Grasse Entertain in Calyle Home
The Misses Grace Wilson and Ma del Grasse returned home at Calyle Sunday noon and were entertained in the city by Goldie Weir for a few days.
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Grace’ Wilson
Ma ‘del Grasse
Calyle
Attar Cheng
Goldie Weir
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Bramsfield
Bramf
Fi Ib Sa Wimmoneaur
White River
Ghmages
Home
Tal Sne
Belig
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Sues
Knox
Gilloley-Dillon
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