Sues Brothers Over Alleged Undue Deed Transfers
Mrs. Maryj A Perkins seeks to set aside four deeds conveying farm, business property, and land near Cornettsville and Elnora to her brothers William Ambrose Killion and Thomas L Kilior. She alleges their elderly mother, widow of Frederick L Kitten, lacked mental capacity and was unduly influenced, seeking partition of the real estate and allocation of her undivided two ninths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess Circuit Court
Maryj A. Perkins
Wiliam Ambrose Killion
Thomas L. Kilior
Cornettsville
Ndt
Elnora
Frederick L
Isabbila
Seal & Walsh
Wagphington
Daugghter
New Quarters Found for Fire Affected Alfordsville Firms
Postmaster Char Burtig opens a new post office in the Ham store room and the telephone exchange is reopened in Hiram Jackman place. The high school has moved to the Knich of Pythias building and George Gowans store is reopening in the Allen building.
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Alfordsville
Char Burtig
Ham
Telephone Exchange
Hiram ‘Jackman
Knich of Pythias
George Gowan
Allen
Christmas Savings Club Runs Big at State Bank of Washington
Large foot traffic at the State Bank of Washington drew attention as a holiday savings drive continued. About 800 club members received near nine thousand dollars in disbursements, with Miss Strude Smith among early recipients though she opened a new account for next year.
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State Bank of Washington
A& Run
Savir Ia
Christmas club gains steam in bank promotions
The article notes savings from small deposits add up yearly as bank offers a Christmas club with 3 percent interest. Washington residents show interest in joining the program to fund Christmas purchases with flexible plans from pennies to larger amounts. Bank officials project at least 1,000 members this year.
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Statesbank
East Walnut Street School Parents Plan Action On Cigarette Sales
The East Walnut Street School PTA held its first meeting of the year in the school building. Despite bad weather, many parents attended. They discussed obedience and cigarettes to minors, with J G Alyen explaining Tri-diana statutes. A six member committee will consult Mayor McCarty on alleged violations and next meeting set for February 5 1917 in the departmental assembly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Walnut Street
John Sanford
J.G. al- Yen
McCarty
Washington High closes in on district title with Bloomington win
Washington High School defeated Bloomington 82 to 17 at the local gym to seize control of the district championship race. The team pulled away in the second half, scoring 17 to Bloomington’s 4, after a tight first half that ended 15 to 13. The win strengthens Washington’s claim to represent the district in the state tournament. December 15.
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Bloomington
Washington High School
Sullin
Washington
Io Bloomington
Washington Boy
Edward Kindred Dies After Long Illness
Edward Kindred, a 32 year old farmer, died Wednesday night at his home in Epsom after pulmonary tuberculosis and a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Epsom M E Church, with burial in New Bethel Cemetery. He is survived by his widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kindred
Epsom
M. E
Betheleometery
Kindred
Ry Company October Net Income Reported
According to William P. Kappes receiver of the Evansville and Indianapolis railway company the October net income amounted to 9 82 99 dollars. The report was filed.
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KOR
William P. Kappes
Hvansville & Indianapoli Railway Company
Death of Samuel B Boyd Former Superintendent and Editor
Samuel B Boyd aged 58 a former Davie ss county schools superintendent and half owner of the Washington Democrat died at Davie ss county hospital after an operation for a chronic intestinal disorder He had lived in the county since 71 He left a wife and three children at his bedside were his wife and children A life in education and journalism he served as superintendent from 1883 to 1887 and later helped publish the Democrat He was a member of Democratic Editorial Association Gold Fellows and St Johns Episcopal Church
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Samuel B. Boyd
Daviess County
The
Washington Democrat
Daviess County Hospital
Washington
Internal Revenue Office
Terre ‘Haute
Spencer
Samuel Brown Boyd
Yorkville
Dearborn County
Indiana
John
Elizabeth Millery Boyd
Ireland
Ohio
Guernsey County
Deleware
John Boyd
Dearborn
Odon
Danville Normal
Boyd
Daviess ‘County
B.F. Strasser
Democrat
Henry Backes
Tillie Scudder
John A. Scudder
Mr. Boyd
Atin Samuel B
Polly
Shin Scudder
Thig City
Millie Johnson
John S. Goshorn
Seba
Democratic Editorial Association of
Qold Fellows
Royal Areaihm
Sst. Johns Episcopal Church
Shamvueha Boyd
Odon Alumni Plan Annual Christmas Social
Fifth annual gathering of the Odon High School Alumni Association set for Tuesday evening December 3 in the Odoun High School auditorium. J E Garten heads arrangements for the supper and organizers expect record attendance during Christmas holiday vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODON
Odon High School Association
Wis
Odon High School
J. EK. Garten
Arly
Negro Family In Brown County Faces Isolation
A Brown County record notes a single Negro family living in Van Buren township with John Lewis his wife and five children. It recalls Willia Nelon who drowned at the old millpond after a swim twenty years ago and reports that only three Negro visitors have since come to Brown County all as chauffeurs staying briefly.
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Brown County
John Lewis
van Buren
Willia Nelon
Brown
Compromise Suit Between Wuerts and Wyatt Reaches Settlement
A circuit court jury trial on the compromise suit between Wuerts and Wyatt was discharged for the day. Settlement appears near as negotiations continue, with no final verdict issued.
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Wuerts
Wyatt
Circuit’ Court
Linley and Hastings Elected to Fill School Board Vacancies
The council appointed Linley and Hastings to fill vacancies on the school board. Both citizens are noted as well known locally and will serve in their new roles.
Two Trustees Resign From City Board of Education
A. H. Greenwood and Elmer E. Hastings resign and are replaced by Dr. R. M. Smiley and M. S. Hastings after city council acceptance. Greenwood leaves to become prosecuting attorney and Hastings to join the state attorney general’s office. Elections were held with Dr. Smiley and Hastings winning. Council discusses Third Ward division and Christmas payrolls as other items.
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A. H.greenwood
Elmer E. Hastings
City Board of Education
R. M. Smiley
Greenwood
Hastings
Indianapolis
New Deputy Recorder Receives Resignation Notice
Thomas Singleton, county recorder, announces the resignation of Ruth Hikins, a deputy recorder, leaving vacancy in the office. The move prompts review of succession plans and potential appointment procedures.
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Thomas “Singleton
Resignation Leads to New Deputy: Joyce Morris Steps In
The resignation took effect Saturday December 9. Joyce Morris, previously society editor of The Herald and a stenographer at Padgett & Burris, succeeds as deputy. Morris began her duties Monday morning.
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Miss Hawkins
Joyce Morris
the Herald
Padgett & Burris
Miss Morris
Election of Officers At Ta viess County Meeting
The Ta viess County Medical society held a monthly meeting in the city hall council chamber electing T. F. Spink as president B. O. Burris as vice president H. C. Wadsworth as secretary treasurer C H Yenne as censor and naming a hospital advisory board including HM KY Wadsworth O K MecNittrick and Henry Herr. McPherson named delegate to Evanville stake association meeting in 1917. Also reported were Modern Woodmen of America officers elected for 1917 and other local lodge officer appointments including Washington camp 63 Woodmen of the World.
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Taviess County Medical Society
Council
New City Hall
T. F. Spink
B. O. Burris
Treasure
H. C. Wadsworth
C. H. Yenne
Hospital Advisory Board
HM. KY
Wadsworth
O. K. MecNittrick
Henry ‘Herr
L. McPherson
Stake Association
Evansville i
Lait
Te Society
G L. Parr
T. ¥. Spink
Made Arthur
S. J. McPherson
H. . Wadsworth
G. W Whleford
I. A. Rang
Eric
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
P.A. Trailer
Noble
E. A. Winklepleck
Claude Cherry
I. N. Shake
Dug Bray
Stuckey
Lawson H. Stuckey
Washington
John F. Ash
C. C
Jesse Lyons
A. L
James E. Hayes
A. M. Kelso
Cleark
L. H. Stuckey
A. J. Morton
C. E
Sheperd. Fentry
John Underwood
Emerson Hoffman
Farm Home Berens Fire Destroys John Alford Cottage
A three room frame cottage on the John Alford farm near Loogzootee burned to the ground soon after a cool Sunday, with contents belonging to Mr. and Mrs. John Williams also destroyed. Alford’s loss is about 990 dollars, partly insured. Williams had no insurance. The fire originated in the garret, no clear source found. Mrs. Williams, aged and ill, was home and could not save belongings as neighbors helped curb spread.
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Berens
John Alford
Loogzootee
John Wiliams
Garret
Fiue
Bound Guilty in Assault Case at City Court
Tomana Hugh Peter son and Richard Neal were found guilty of assault and battery on John Hook. Mayor McCarty fined each $5 and costs. Hugh Peterson discharged for lack of clear connection. The incident occurred as the Hooks walked home past a vacant lot near the public library.
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Tomana
Hugh Peterson
Richard Neal
John Hook
Tom Peterson
Neal
McCarty
Hook
Grants Increase for Representatives Salaries Passed
A proposal to raise private secretaries’ salaries from 1500 to 2000 dollars was approved by the house on Tuesday, increasing pay for representatives' staff.
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House
Tragic Train Death Reported In Linton Area
Louisey Passenau Jr., forty, found dead early Sunday on the Southeastern railroad right of way near Black Greek switch. The body was found by train crew from southbound train 19% and taken to Welch's morgue. Coroner Collinswil hold inquest. officials say death likely accidental.
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Louisey Jr
Linton
Southeastern
William Bastine
Jefferies
West Baden Hotel Stock Swapped for East Property Transfer
Ed Ballard sells his stock in the West Baden Springs Hotel Company in exchange for all its east of the Ma on railroad property. The deal reportedly exceeds $128,000 as Sinclair heirs begin to gain full ownership. Improvements continue with 124 new rooms, 83 finished, and a brick reservoir nearing completion to hold 1,250,000 gallons of water.
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West Baden
Ed Ballard
West Baden Springs
Manon Railroad
Sinclair Heirs
Coal vein struck near Cannelburg prompts big mine plans
A shallow two foot coal vein was struck on the Olkeefe farm near Cannelburg where a shaft is being sunk under George Kelley’s direction and financed by the Iroquoise Coal Company of Louisville. Separately the impeachment trial of Vincennes Mayor James M. House was set for January 9 in the Knox circuit court with charges including oppression malconduct and misfeasance in office.
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Cannelburg
OlKeefe
George Kelley
Cannerburg
Iroquoise Coal Company
Louisville
James M. House of
Vincennes
B. M Willoughby
Knox Circuit Court
House
Joseph W. Kimmerl
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Toe Odon
M.B. Ulrich
Odan
Ulrich
Maniel
Jacob Winklepleck
Madison Township
Hom
Mary Def
Winklepleck
Madison Towge
Frank ‘Winklepleck
Dexter
M Court
Dean
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Elmer Bunch
Ira Bowmé
Union Switch
Linley and Hastings
Tof
Hoddinott
Dosch
Dillard
Dil T. F. Spink
M.S. Irustings
Smiley
T. Spink
Pat Atchuats Dillard
Dr. Smiley
Mayer McCarty
M.S. Hastings
W. J. Bacon
Riester
Frith
Mr. Hastings
Elm
J. Hastings
Louie I. Read
M. Hastings
R. M. Smileynes
Grove Street
Filth Street
Pete
S. A. Ward
Treasury
M.W. AL
Plainville
Modern Woodmen of America
Roscoe McCormick
W. A. Evans
W. JH. Lamb
J. A. Daugherty
Ed Dougherty
W. O. McKittrick
Nealto
Louis Passenal
Lallroad
Boul Phiry
Passeniun
Uidd
Louis- Passenau
Atlas ‘Blocks
Vandalia Mins
Bickhell
Atlis Blocks
Passenau
Heme
Atlas
Taton
Collins
Westibaden Hotel Company
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