Court records show multiple arrests and fines in local squire courts
ae was barred from Clara Ross and bound over to the Circuit Court after a squire Streeter hearing. John Cares arrested for assault and battery. Lula Caress allegedly beaten by him. Streeter fined five dollars and costs. Fred Likely charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. trial set for Tuesday. Myrtle Alférd tried for prostitution, pled guilty, fined five dollars plus costs and jailed. Political notes mention Second District races and Republican strength amid prior turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara~ Ross
Squire Streeter
Tor
John Caress
Sita
Lula Caress
Fred Likely
Claren
Myrtle Alférd
Squire Kellams
Suit Over Land Damages In Southern Indiana Railroad Case
NE N Psy files suit in circuit court Friday afternoon against the Southern Indiana Railroad claiming two hundred fifty dollars in damages for alleged land appropriation. Attorneys listed include Tharp Downey Ashby Coffey for plaintiffs and Taylor Richardson for defendants. Other entries note administration petitions and various attorneys in related matters.
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Luda Brinkins
Elnora
Southern Indiana Railroad
Tharp and
Downey
George B.ashby
Charles A. Coffey
Flordrice Thomas
Pike County Court
B. ‘Ashby
Plain and Taylor & Richardson
Mortality Notes and Puzzling Local Deaths
Fragmented obituary items report Joseph Killion of Elgora dying of typhoid fever and a burial in Walnut Cemetery Odon. A five month old child named Luis died at home. cholera mentions and a Sunday burial are noted. The clipping includes erratic product advertising for Dr Fowler’s Extract and Nature’s specific cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Killion
Elgora
Walnut
Bill Cemetery
Odon
Luis
Dar
Attess
Sfocant
Teloele
South Martin
Martin
Jumped to Liberty Convict Turner Escapes Illinois City
James Turner an indeterminate term convict from this city escaped from guards while being transferred from a reformatory to Michigan City. Miller fled with him after leaping from a train near Otis. Officials posted 350 rewards for each capture. The incident followed Turner’s long record of trouble and incorrigibility.
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James Turner
Elfossonville Reformatory
Miller
Turner
Reformatory
Michigan City
Otis
Cabel & Kauffman
Fragmentary Bloomington Star notes and local incidents
The Bloomington Star reports scattered items including a rate population claim of 61950 for Bloomington, injuries from a lightning streak, a man’s arm injury from a book borrowing incident, fashion remarks on trousers, and social events in Mt. Carmel and Vincennes area. It mentions celebrations in Washington park, a Hyatt Opera House ball, and birthdays at Mill Street. Local legal, political, and community notes cover elections, party activity, and a horse accident in Bogard township.
Odd Fellows Picnic At Oak Grove Park Draws Crowd
The Colored Odd Fellows held a picnic at Oak Grove Park Thursday night with about forty visiting members. Gurley Brewer of Indianapolis and Roberts district deputy grand master spoke. former Mayor Spencer also gave a short address. The crowd appeared to enjoy the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Oak Grove Park
Gurley
Indianapolis and
Roberts
G. U
Spencer
Electric Railway Plan Sparks Local Investment Push
The city discusses building an electric railway to Montgomery with a park and grove near Chelsea as a focal point. Proposals include extending from Montgomery to Glendale and onward to the city, with residents pledging subscriptions and a $100 starting fund to launch the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Chelsea
Glendale
Glendalé
Allen Family Reunion Hosted by Suvarlaid Grove Members
An Allen family reunion in Suvarlaid Grove drew about 200 attendees despite rain around noon. Long tables covered a fine feast while short addresses honored elders and distant relatives, with letters read from several members across Iowa and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. le
Alen
Elijah
Allen
North Henderson
Lié
TT Pringle
Bloomfield
Millard Kendall
Worthington
Rs. T. W
McCormick
Monroe City
William” McClure
James. Brock
Arts
Reunion attendance fades as members mourn past deceased
The Allen journaly notes most members could not attend the reunion. It lists several deceased since the last gathering including Mrs. Charity Facts, John Wwildrislee, James Brock, JL Major, Mort Aleun and Miss Callie Serrit. In the afternoon many activities were planned for the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen” Journaly
Charity Facts
John Wwildrislee
James Brock
JL. Major
Mort Aleun
Callie Serrit
Miss Clark Injured In Picnic Runaway Accident
Montgomery Indiana report says Miss Anna Clark, relative of John Ponting, was seriously injured when a horse frightened by a buggy driver caused a crash on the church hill returning from a St Patrick’s picnic. She had twenty seven stitches, left head wounds severe but not a skull fracture, and is improving under care.
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Montgomery
Anna Clark
John
St. Patricks
Miss Clarke
Esther
Rudolph
John Fanning
Etta
Lorettas
Clark
Wash Clark
Vary
Wadsworth in Bedford Courthouse Campaign Speech
The Bedford Republican meeting featured H R Wadsworth speaking in a crowded court room. Attendees praised his remarks while hundreds were turned away at the door due to lack of space in Lawrence County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Mail
Ye ‘Ford
Wte
Court House
Wadeworth
Bedford
Laiwrence County
Oeece
R. Wadsworth
Exposed to Smallpox Sparks County Quarantine Controversy
Greene county men De Sord Ward George Sturgeon and Sam Hedrick were under quarantine for exposure to smallpox at Linton. A letter to Dr W G Willeford reports they escaped quarantine and may now be in Greene County. Chief of Police investigations confirm Sturgeon’s presence and potential work at Reis ter’s brick yard. Willeford will monitor and, if needed, quarantine Sturgeon. Hedrick and Ward will be watched on their return.
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de Sord Ward
George Sturgeon
Sam Hedrick
Greene County
Linton
W. G. Willeford
City Board of Health
Sturgeon
Reister
Dr. Willeford
Hedrick
Berg
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anayiolis Railway _ Company
Day Bal Tharp
Daw Bey M
Caer Iit
Soln
George ‘Drakeva
Thomas _ Harris
Administration
O'Neall Sofa
Hastings
Alien
Billheimer
Lida Simpki James Wil É
Evaneville
Indi
Mortuary
Jim Turner
Hays
Settersonville
J. W. McCarty
Hunter. Burke
Anothe
Bryan
McCormick Avenua
Mrs. Fish
Hertford
Congessman Miers Ae
Robert |Pendleton
Cabel Company
Jack Riley
Daisy Anderson
Jines Boonshot
Petersburg
Martinaville
Washington
Urica
Sela
Velit Eatoiler
Seymour
Iver
Gilbert
Patton
Waller
Prentiss
Holder
Patten
Deckers
Knox County
the, Willson Coal Company
Indiana
Milton Fisher
Huntington
St. Simons
The
Bloomington Star
Michigan
Borror
Mt. Carmel
Gurley Brewer
Rober
Hyatt's
Opera House
Vincennes
Harley Carnahan
Mill Street
Holden
Iona Arthur
Mattie Carroll
Willie Carter
Tristee D. K. Carter
Bogard Township
Wery ‘Tonney
Mr. Carter
Willie’ Carter
Bogard “Townships
Tom Sears
Doc” Barks
Tom
St. Louis
Baldwin Schoq House
Garrison Township
Thorn Ficnic
Electric Railway
Pagular
Pittsburg Arallerl Fae
She Allens
Hoddred
Clarks
Wadsworthis
Tee Pay
Lites, Ts
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