Collision Involving Street Car and Runaway Horses
A runaway team belonging to Walter Norris Wright mill ran into a stationary street car at Main and East Fourth streets around eleven this morning. The tongue pierced the car’s sheet iron vestibule. the wagon and horses toppled, injuring the animals but not the driver or any people. The horses, frightened by a barroom vehicle, fled up Main Street before the collision. The pair died or were seriously hurt? No, both killed? No clear outcome. several names and local residences mentioned without precise ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter, Norris & Wright Mill
J. S. Orth
Mortormisa
Milér
Zack Jonex
Bn Min
Bart Metachen
Fis’ Helphivétine
May& Cala
Case settled in Knox circuit court damages
The Davis versus Kelly and bondsmen suit in Knox circuit court ends with judgment against Kelly for 200 dollars. The execution not to be signed for six months. Separately, a teachers examination program is set for Saturday at the Courthouse with Ada Bradford leading opening exercises and a series of topics and recitations. There is also mention of slot machines near saloons prompting police action in Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Matthew ‘Kelly
Knox
Kelly
Tonth Regal
Washington
Ada Bradford
Trom Whittier
Joseph .L. Wallace
C.H. Mdriger
Frank Woertz
Dickens
Joliua McGravel
CG. J. Ward
Joseph Weathaf
Pettigrew and Clams Set for Grads Match
Frank Clams and Pettigrew prepare for a varsity clash with John Walker and Mike Ware at slot work. Pat Kajlott from Washington state is reported as a wastinato subplot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettigrew
Frank Clams
Will Jeava
Fragmentary Notice About Local Sale Terms
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a December date and a sale. It references George and Baldwit, a price of five cents per pound for candy, and appears to be a local transaction notice with unreadable details.
Patrolman Will Walker Quits Police Force Amid Friction
Patrolman Will Walker announces resignation next Monday due to friction with Chief Geyer over police management policy. Walker criticizes policy while stating his duty and notes a broader struggle within the department as he leaves amid tension and accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Walker
Poliot
Geyer
Walker Willsnot
Mr. Walker
Porter
Mr. Geyer
Walker
Bartdacer
Geyek
Mainisteati
Aie
Ledy
Gee Pianatone Uthi
Pg Goyer
Ee Hhs
Carothers Named New Superintendent of B&O
D D Carothers is appointed successor to J G Rawn as superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio system. Effective the 18th, Carothers will head maintenance of way and operations from Cincinnati, with previous posts including trainmaster and engineer in Columbus and Chicago divisions. The move aims to synchronize pay and staffing across shops and maintain morale among machinists and other workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Carothers
Chicago
B&o
Sws
Cincinnati
the Panhandle
Columbus
Obie
Mill
Caravhera
Asi
Jofie &'O
Christmas Eve Service and Town News Recap
A fragmentary local column recounts social visits, weather impacts, and upcoming events. Mentions Mrs. Singleton, Sheriff-elect, coal shipments to Sandy Hook, Alice Wood’s opera trip, and plans for a Christmas tree at the M E church. Includes notes on licenses for beverage sales and holiday programs with names like Lola Myers and Mary Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Singletons
St. Olive ‘Sunde
Fitzgerald
Thomas Station
Miasi
Alice Wood
Louis Opera
Pikoddboty
Sandy Hookif
Sadhdol Lyons
Eaglesville
Joseph Bacon Ald
Washington
Cain James Edwards
Serait
Elion
M. E
Lola Myers
Craftfords
Ethel Dulert
Rhe
Sheriffs Seek Regular Pay After Indianapolis Meeting
A statewide push for sheriff salaries to be fixed, not fees collected, followed a Indianapolis gathering of Indiana sheriffs last week. Delegates urged the legislature to adopt regular salaries, with district meetings planned to lobby for favorable action as a general conference neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Satate
Upi
Eongressionals
Linton
Twentiy
John Morgiy
Daviess County
Summitt
Ox County
Peter 5S Thrasher
Monkoon
George
Hosapple
Marthy
A. F. Wilson
Greens
Owed
Lawrence
Sullivan
Frare Wyk
Two Washington Citizens Die Suddenly in Morning
Two elderly Washington residents died suddenly this morning from heart disease. Squire W. H. Kendall, a former justice and longtime farmer, and W. D. Firth, a B&O employee, were reported in good health prior to death. Kendall, born 1830, served as Justice of the Peace for years and enlisted in the Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. He left a large family, with several children surviving. Firth’s details are given in limited form, noting his popular status and service with the railroad shops. both deaths occurred at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenniv
Firth
James
Fedlia
Jennie Ragsdale
Tod
Worth
Fle
Hunham
Barinl
Meco Hips
Mailand
Muachini F
Canada
Daver
Lgte
Ratte Pana
Syoritiel
Ithe Q. Km
Tye
Deary
Bond
Woo
Erbhie
Pana
Residua
Kansad
Tyrene Dnugtier
Tadienapolis
Aeather
Chuster
Pres Frou
Furnier
Pion Catholic Church
Firth Wis
Washington
Hoth
Squire W. H. Kendall
W. D. Firth
William I. Kendall
Horrop Stroet
Kendall
Mr. Rosai
Barr Township
John R. Kendal
Montgomery
Thig City
Mr Kendal
Margaret Waller
Ue Lion
Ed Kendall
Shoals
Joe ‘Kendall
St. Louis
Local party committees nominate candidates for state rep
In Daviess County the two county central committees met and named candidates for state representative. Paris Hastings and John Walsh were selected to oppose the vacancy caused by the death of Aikman Carnahan. The Republican meeting at the courthouse elected Bea Hastings as county chairman with Vance as secretary. multiple members were absent. The Democratic committee, at Padgett & Packemple’s office, nominated John Walsh to run against Alkman Carnahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Daviess County
Irn
Aikman Carnahan
Paris Ay Tinstings
Tad Gazerre
John Walsh
Montgomery
Bea Hastings
Padgett & Packepsamu
Jubih Walsht
Mk Walsh
Thrace Agatinat Alkman Curodhan
G. Ww. Wah
Ay Dadgetes
Cornettsville Residents Tangle With Travel and Talks
Cornettsville notes show Williams on a business trip to Plainville and Bladinville, with mentions of wide sidewalk needs in town and comparisons to Epsom and Shi Mindard. Osborn, Toniey, Nilliama, and Morani appear in brief visits or travels, highlighting local ties and distant trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G
Williams
Bladinville
Cornettsville
Epsom
Shi Mindard and Daughter
Washington
Aviington
Homer Osman
Harry Toniey
Plainville
Sony Ma Pi K A. G. Willamis Imada
Plainvilly
Walter ‘Nilliama
Indianapolis
Forla
I Nellie
Morani
Concordi
Arkansas
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Beéni
Go Jong
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Geye
Salooris
J.P. Hiron
Rominent Hardison
Township
George & Baldwit
Rawn
Gareth
Bo & Ofs
Epson
Hay
Rulinpi
Sheriffs
Asso
iHravary
Redant
Poatooh
Vah
Raf Atus
Bonhams
Corpher McKiverick
Panay
Elnora
Georg Uirtney
Tooki Colic
Sy Ale
Squire Kendall
D. Firth
Kendai
Mr. Firth
Kendell
Beac
Reed Hive
Stone River
Chickamauga
Mission Ridge
Paris
A. Hastings
Vance
Chervarthing Wits
Suseriil
Ulf Rover Can
Hemor Wiel
Walsh
Jackdon
Ifa
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