Brother Kills Brother in Front of Father's Home
Garfield Bohall, 28, shot and killed his 25 year old brother Thornton Bohall during a quarrel in Seymour. Garfield, who intervened in a fight between Thornton and their brother Joe, returned with a revolver and shot Thornton in the forehead. Garfield Bohall was arrested and jailed. Thornton Bohall was married and from a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Garfield Bohall
Thornton Bohall
W. C. Bohall
Joe
Garfield
Thornton
Gafield Bohall
Moon Change Suspected in Canton Man's Desperate Act
In Canton Ohio on November 29 a man named Jacob Walser aged 45 killed himself on the J A Ford farm after his family noted he suffered fits of melancholia at each moon change. His body was found hanging from a barn raf ter by a strap. The Reed home recalls his superstition about the moon and eclipse intensifying his distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Jacob Walser
J. A. Ford
Walser
Reed
Premature Mine Explosion Injures Miner Near Evansville
In Sunnyside coal mine near Evansville Charles Martin was struck in the head by flying coal from a premature explosion late Saturday afternoon and may die from his injuries according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Sunnyside
This City
Charles Martin
Mark Swing Injured in Accident
Marcus Swing superintendent of Spink Milling company is out of work after a Saturday evening accident. A trace unhooked, the buggy hit the horse, and the horse kicked. His left arm suffered a compound fracture with bone protruding. Dr. Henry Gers set the injury and a cast was applied. The horse is described as gentle and previously well behaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark. Swing
Marcus Swing
Spink Milling Company
Henry Gers
Coronor’s Inquest Into St Paul Mine Tragedy Resumes
Cherry Illinois November 29 The coroners inquest into the St Paul mine horror will resume tomorrow with scores of witnesses summoned. The state factory inspector will present evidence of underage boys employed in the mine and subpoenas may be issued to witnesses to probe child labor law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry, IL
St. Paul
New Rhode Island Marriage Delay Law Locks in Five Day Wait
Providence Rhode Island November 29 an act of delay delays marriage licenses five days after issuance slowing quick marriages. Officials predict Rhode Island records will drop by about 500 a year while 681 couples from other states married in Providence last year under prior rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. J
General Assembly
Rhode Island
Gretna Green
Tragedy in Memphis Streetcar Dispute
In Memphis on November 29 conductor J H Lowry shot into a crowded streetcar during a dispute over a transfer killing two African Americans. A bullet hit a woman passenger who died instantly and a second shot killed another man attempting to exit the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
H. Lowry
Lowry
George W Watson Quits Vincennes Hotel Post
George B. Watson, manager of the Union Depot hotel at Vincennes, quits his post and will depart from the city. No successor has been named. owner Edward Watson will run the hotel in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Watson
George B. Watson
Union Depot
Vincennes
Edward Watson
Nonconformist Christian Standard in Sermon at First Baptist
Rev A M McGuire delivered a Sunday night sermon at First Baptist critiquing societal norms as contrary to Christian penance. He cited Ephesians 4 17 19 and urged a constant Christian exposure of life to avoid moral disaster. The Herald editorial criticism was discussed but deemed not pertinent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M.mcguire
First Baptist Church
Herald
McGuire
Girl Stabbed by Lover in Vincennes Tragedy
Miss Etta Burba twenty is stabbed to death by Oscar Savage in her home while preparing supper for her father Jasper Burba fights off Savage with a bottle before the killer drives a four inch blade into her heart Burba’s sister in law Nellie Hayes escapes and reports the attack Savage is arrested and Miss Hayes is held as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Etta Burba
Oscar Savage
Jasper Burba
Miller
Savage
Burba
Deal
Miss Burbo
Kentucky
Miss Hayes
Senator McDowell in Critical Condition in Vincennes
Senator M XI. McDowell of Vincennes has been gravely ill with heart failure at his Seventh Street home for several days. Doctors from Indianapolis assessed the case as serious and unlikely to improve, with the patient unable to take nourishment. His son Rey McDowell of New York was summoned to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdowell III
Vincennes
M XI. McDowell
Seventh Street
Quail Scarce on Protected Lands in County
Local hunters report quail nearly vanished on protected lands with only a few sportsmen allowed access. Several areas in the county have no birds, while rabbit numbers are noted as unusually abundant.
Tragic Hunting Accident Claims Edward Akers Near Scotland
Edward Akers of Greene County was killed instantly during a hunting trip near Scotland when a shotgun carried by his twelve year old cousin discharged accidentally. The blast struck Akers in the stomach, ending the life of the hunter on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Akers
Greene County
Scotland
Akers
Beatrice Smith Returns to Loogootee after Visit
Miss Beatrice Smith returned to Loogootee last night after a brief visit in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee
Beatrice Smith
Graveyard Robbery Attempt Near Harrisburg Ends Quietly
In Eldorado ML on November 30 a grave at Poplar cemetery near Harrisburg and Texas City was found open. The body of Mrs. Sadie Wilson, killed in the cyclone seven months prior, was recovered after a school boy spotted the disturbed site. No jewelry was found, suggesting the thief aimed for an elderly resident buried earlier. A horse theft aided the escape. bloodhounds tracked the suspect but yielded no clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Poplar
Harrisburg
Texas City
Sadie Wilson
Quail Served to Prisoners in Sullivan County Jail
Sullivan December 1 sheriff Wibble introduces quail feeding as a novelty at the county jail. Inmate George Anderson serving time for operating a blind tiger in Snelburn reportedly consumed so much of the dish he needed medical treatment at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Wibble
Sullivan County
George Anderson
Snelburn
Trustees Notice Veale Township and Reeve Township
Truste es announce monthly and semi monthly meetings to transact township business. Frank Swann will be in Veale township on the second and last Thursdays at his residence for Veale duties. R V Cox will be at his Alfordsville office on Saturdays to handle Reeve township matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veale Township
Frank Swann
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
Aim- R
Township trustees announce weekly business hours
Washington Township trustee office located at Waller's harness shop corner East Fourth and Main streets will attend all poor business on Fridays. Bogard Township trustee Daniel I. Myers announces weekly office hours on Tuesdays and Fridays for township business. residents asked to call on those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Waller
East Fourth
Main Streets
Grant Keith
Bogard Township
Daniel I. Myers
Notice to Contractors for 1910 Books and Stationery
The Daviess County Indiana board of commissioners invites sealed bids from contractors to furnish books blanks and stationery for 1910. Bids due by 1 pm Tuesday December 14 1909 at the county auditor’s office Washington Indiana with a $1000 bond and non collusion affidavit. The board may reject any or all bids. Thomas Nugent county auditor signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Daviess County
Indiana
Washington
Board of Commissioners
Davies County
Thomas Nugent
Henry H. Sefrit
William F. Killion
Robert Barr
Coroner's Verdict on Martha Green Death 1909
Coroner Union H. Holder of Daviess County Indiana holds inquest into Martha Green of Barry township. Findings state she died from strangulation caused by an attack of whooping cough. She is described as four months old with black hair and blue eyes. Washington Indiana dated December 1 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anion ‘H. Holder
Daviess County
Indiana
Martha Green
Barry Township
Washington, Indiana
Union H. Holder
Inquest Finds Cause of Death for Jesse Zigler
Coroner Union H. Holder held an inquest in Washington Indiana on Jesse Zigler of Van Buren township. The death resulted from a gunshot wound caused by an accidental discharge while in his own hands. Zigler was thirteen, 110 pounds, five feet tall with light hair and blue eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union H. Holder
Daviess County
Indiana
Jesse Zigler
van Buren Township
Lee
Washington, Indiana
Inquest Finds William H. Love Died of Heart Disease
Coroner Union Holder in Washington Indiana reports William H Love of Barr township died from heart disease. He was seventy five years old, six feet tall, weighed ninety pounds, with blue eyes and gray hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union H. Holder
Daviess County
Indiana
William H. Love
Barr Township
Washington, Indiana
Sheriff Sale Notice From Daviess Circuit Court
By decree and order of sale issued on November 1 1909 the sheriff will offer for sale at public auction as directed by the clerk of the Daviess circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess Circuit Court
Auction sale of county real estate in Daviess Indiana
A public auction at the Daviess county courthouse in Indiana on Saturday December 18 1909 between 10 am and 4 pm will sell the rents and profits for a seven year term of the described southwest quarter of the northwest quarter section ten township one north range five west containing 20 acres more or less. If the bid fails to satisfy judgment and costs the sale will include all rights of Margaret A Connolly Ephraim H Connolly Thomas J Smiley and Joan E Williams in the property to satisfy the judgment for the state of Indiana. The sale occurs without appraisal and is subject to redemption laws. Fielding M Colbert Sheriff. Mattingly Myers attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Indiana
Township One
Loogootee and
Portersville Road
Rhanner
Margaret A. Conolly
Ephriam H. Cdnolly
Thomas J. Smiley
Joan E. Williams
Attys
Pilif
Notice to Non-Residents in Daviess Court
In Daviess circuit court November term 1909 M J Carnaman company vs James Alls complaint seeks collection of notes. Nonresident defendant is required to appear February 1 1910 at Washington court house and answer or demur the complaint or the case will be heard in his absence. WM A Wallace Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess
M. J. Carna‘nan Company
James Alls
Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner
Therato
A. D
Court House
Washington
WM. A. Wallace
Foreclosure Notice in Daviess County Court
William Beck sues Mary A Hand to foreclose a mortgage on real estate in Daviess County Indiana. Case No 12435 heard February 1910 at Washington court house. Clerk WM A Wallace seals the notice with Mattingly & Myers as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Daviess County
Ss. Daviess Circuit Court
William Beck
Mary A. Hand
Daviess Circuit Court
Washington
Indiana
WM. A. Wallace
Mattingly & Myers
Liquor License Notice for Washington Indiana
A male resident of Indiana aged over 21 will apply to the Daviess County Board of Commissioners at the next regular session starting the first Monday in December 1909 for a license to sell barter and give away intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart. The location is on the first floor east room of a two story frame building measuring 18 by 43 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daviess County
State of
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
Montgomery
Barr Township
Naviess County
Daviess
Main Street
Charles T. Connaughton
Property description of room with secure rear entrance at Long Branch
The record describes a room on the east side of lot 51 in Wright Clark and Wilson’s first addition to Washington Indiana with rear entrances that can be locked and glass doors and windows in front offering full view from the street. John M Mullen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright, Clark & Wilson
Washington
Daviess County
Indiana
Long Branch
John M'Mullen
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Sheriff's Base
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E. Main ST
Nancy J. Slagieton
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Edward D. Millis
N. W. Martin Co
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