May prosecute the U I railroad case
The state railroad commission may begin prosecution against the Southern Indiana railroad for unjust discrimination. Investigators led by L E Morton collected figures in southern Indiana to support or refute the charges. If discrimination is proven, a suit will be filed against John R Walsh and the Walsh railroad. The Attorney General says the commission lacks authority to force delivery of corn to the Big Four at Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rairoad Commission
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Railroad Commission
Indiana
L E. Morton
Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana Railroad
Southern Indiana Mining Company
John R. Walsh
Worton
Walsh Railroad
Attornney
Miller
Terre Haute
Cos
Thompson Orchestra Heads South For Daytona Engagement
The Thompson family and Miss Lenora Davis along with Roy Scobie form the Thompson orchestra and will travel to Daytona Florida next Thursday to furnish music at a hotel this winter. This marks their third season in the south. Miss Lucile Underwood of the high school freshman class accompanies to visit her sister Mrs. Fred S. Clapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Lenora Davis
Roy Scobie
Wll
Daytona
Florida
South
Lucile Underwood
Fred S. Clapp
Prisoners Break Jail in Broad Daylight Escape
Nine inmates escaped Hamilton county jail in Cincinnati at noon Sunday in a well coordinated breakout. Two were recaptured. seven remain at large, including burglars pick pockets forgers and an accused murderer awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Changes in district dates for Daviess and Martin counties
Shoals district attorneys from the Forty-Ninth circuit agreed on new term dates for Daviess and Martin counties. Daviess shifts to February and September cycles, while Martin adjusts to January and June cycles. All terms run three weeks. Judge Gardiner and Milton Hastings represented Daviess. The plan awaits state legislature approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-Ninth Judicial Circuit
Daviess
Martin
Daviess County
Martin County
W. R. Gardiner
Milton S. Hastings
The
Masten Offers Chicago City Mall Service Superintendency
Fred J. Masten of Loogootee has been approached by the postal department to head the new Chicago city mall service, with a $1600 yearly salary. He will start January first and move his family later, offices to be at the new Chicago post office. The position follows his Huron Wreck near death and offers rapid advancement opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Masten
Loogootee
Postal Department
Chicago
New York
City
Loogootet” Tribune
Masten
Charles Farrell Hurt In Freight Car Fall At Shoals
Charles Farrell a noted Car nahan lumberman slipped while helping unload a west bound freight at Shoals on Wednesday evening and suffered severe injuries to his left knee. He broke the knee cap in three places and was bruised. He was taken to Cincinnati Thursday to Good Samaritan Hospital accompanied by W. L. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals
Charles Farrell
Carnahan Company
Loogootea Tribune
Cincinnati
Good Samaritan Hospital
W. Ll. Evans
Post Office Inspector Warns Rural Routes May Be Cut
Post Office Inspector McKorkle from Kokomo visited Montgomery last week and told Postmaster Welmer that rural routes could be curtailed or abolished if road conditions do not improve. He noted patrons are not receiving enough daily papers, which would raise mail volume for carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
McKorkle
Kokomo
Montgomery
Welmer
Daviess County Coal Mine Near Elnora Promoted for Profit
The Linton Call reports the Daviess County Coal Company's mine near Elnora operates daily. An examination shows the coal ranks as Indiana's second best grade. Promoters John A. Riddle and Jasper Thompson, among others, are expected to gain substantial rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Call
Daviess County Coal Company
Elnora
Indiana
John A. Riddle
Jasper Thompson
Marriage Card for Mabel Yenne and Edward D Courtney
Cards announce the marriage of Mabel daughter of S P Yenne Shoals to Edward D Courtney Danville on January 2 1907 at 1 30 p m at the Methodist church Shoals Mabel is a popular local figure and Courtney is a well known Danville resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
S. P. Yenne
Shoals
Edward D. Courtney
Methodist Church
Record-setting haul follows region’s heavy lift trek
Gano loaded with six horses driven by Thomas Burns and Clay Combs transported an eighteen to twenty ton boiler and hundred thirty two loads power boiler three miles northwest of Edwardsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gano
Thomas Burns
Clay
Edwardsport
Farmer in the Way at Wheatland Collision
Kent county farmer Junin B. Hannah driving hogs to market at Wheatland collided after a hog driver returned. Hannah sustained a broken leg and other severe bruises in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junin B. Hannah
Kent County
Wheatland
Refusal of new trial in Workman damage case at Shoals
An appeal for a new trial in the damage suit of Carnella Workman against William Workman was argued in the circuit court at Shoals before Special Judge M S Hastings of Washington last Saturday and the defendant's plea was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnlt
Carnella Workman
William Workman
Effeult Court
Shoals
M.S. Hastings
Washington
Canolty Divorce Sought amid Desertion and Cruelty
Martha A. Canolty seeks a divorce from Richard H. Canolty citing desertion cruelty and failure to provide. They married in 1875 and separated in 1904 with her claiming his desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Canolty
Richard H. Canolty
Bethany Presbyterian Plans $20000 Church Erection
The congregations of Bethany Presbyterian, formerly Cumberland Presbyterian of Vincennes, will build a new church at cost of $20,000 with seating for 1,260. Construction to start early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church of
Vincennes
Dog Sold for 150 Dollars in County Trade
George Kramer of the south aide sold his valuable bird dog to Does Thompson of Chicago a banker who has been hunting in this county this week for 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kramer
South
Does Thompson
Chicago
Post Office Box Rent Set to Rise Uniformly
Postmaster Faith Ban receives a government order to raise box rents starting January 1 with payment due by the first day of each quarter or the box will be declared vacant. The new rule standardizes rates across offices with gross receipts of 500 dollars or more per year. Washington offices earning 11 000 to 14 000 yearly face rates of 60, 75 cents and 1 dollar per quarter, replacing prior 25 40 and 75 cent charges. Ray Feagans, emergency substitute, begins work as holiday rush continues amid record money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith
Post Office Department
Washington
Ray Feaganss
Rider McBeth Reaches Washington in Capitol Quest
William K. McBeth, from Scottdale Pennsylvania, arrived in Washington City on horseback continuing a cross country trek to visit all state capitals. The four year wager of twenty thousand dollars要求s daily twenty eight mile rides with no sustenance aid or compensation, funded only by souvenir sales. He was seen leaving the White House area after departing at Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. McBeth
Scottdale
United States
Washington City
McBeth
White House
Washington
Fireman shot on Christmas Eve express near Vincennes
Fireman on the E and T H fast train 93 was shot and seriously wounded in the engine cab between Sullivan and Vincennes as the train sped toward the city. The assailant, described as a careless person celebrating Christmas, will be prosecuted if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Sullivan
Christmas services draw crowd at St Johns Episcopal
A large audience attended Christmas services Tuesday morning at St Johns Episcopal Church. The choir performed special music with assistance from the pastor's son George Hodge, noted for his cornet skill, who will present a recital at the Peoples theater Friday evening assisted by Dr. Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Episcopal Church
George Hodge
Hodge
Peoples Theater
Knox County Marriage Permits Break Record in One Day
A Knox County marriage desk set a record when thirteen couples were served in two hours on a Saturday afternoon. Three couples married in nineteen minutes by the license clerk as no justice of the peace was present. one bride was sixteen years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Hcense Deak
Man Knofel Line Kills Man in Hillham Barroom Shooting
Knofel Line of Dr. John Line at Hillham near Wirdreye killed Charles Ballard in a Monday quarrel. Ballard was shot three times and died almost instantly. Line was arrested and jailed pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knofel Line
John Line
Hillham
Wirdreye
Charles Ballard
Ballard
Jaxper
Unclear OCR Note on Saffston and McClarney Incident
Fragmentary report describes Edward Saffston and two others at Menderses Eye on a Saturday afternoon. McClarney allegedly surrendered $3 to an ocears. M Clarner claims Fallon proved at home Batten and Malarner were formerly partners. Part of text refers to the mint Wastness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Saffston
Menderses
Eye
Fe McClarney
McLarner
Fallon
Batten
Malarner
John D. Carter Glaze Plant Aims to Proceed After Cash Shortfall
The John D. Carter glaze factory at Petersburg faced a mild Saturday afternoon as creditors in Muncie and Winchester moved to seek repayment. Established three years ago at a cost of $50,000, the plant is to be put in runalog order date once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Carter
Petersburg
Muncie
Winchester
Postal Clerks Return to Work After Short Pause
Postal clerks and mall carriers at the local post office had a brief rest day. The stamp and general delivery window operated from 7 30 to 2 00 a m as carriers resumed morning deliveries and collections.
Railroad Board Backs Anti Pass Law for Governor Hanly
The state railroad commission supports enactment of an anti pass law and has recommended legislation to Governor Hanly, trusting he will propose it in the upcoming legislative message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Bland
Hanly
Union of Cumberland and Presbyterian Churches Faces Court Hearing
Members of Cumberland and Presbyterian churches seek to block a union in an Illinois appellate court on January 3. The Cumberland church opposes the plan citing constitutional authority and its large property interests. Prominent clergy and institutions across the country are sending inquiries as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian and Camberland Presbyterian Church
Ilnois
General Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland Church
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Fresno
Cal
Cumberland
Decatur
Ill
James McNikin
University of Decatur
Statewide real estate revaluation planned for next year
Indiana eyes a new state wide real estate revaluation in 1904. valuation changes every four years set land values until the next review. 1903 Indiana real estate stood near 500 million dollars with no later adjustments. county assessors first draw up the revaluations, then the county board of review, then the state board of tax commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
County Board of Review
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board
Specifications Updated on Veale Township Road Plan
A report by engineer George A. Faith and viewers Elkanah Allen and John W. Eilings outlines changes to proposed road improvements in Veale township. The plan shifts from upgrading the Petersburg road to connecting the Washin gton line toward Sandy Hook, with new distances and endpoints under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Faith
Elkanah Allen
John W. Eilings
Veale Township
Petersburg
Waashington
la Otmead
Celebrants Fined After North City Holiday Party
Tomas Jasoner Tease Head Havlea Thetian Geir Molise Tan flaniett Kares Nepitg and Marina Therspeim celebrated Christ with drinks as police halted the festivity by placing them in Jalil. Their actions increased hotel boarders at Fitzgerald hotel. They were fined. Frank Archart was fined for beating James T Albin on northeast Third street. the fine was suspended on a promise to pay. Archart will work at the shop. he has a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Jasoner
Tease Head
Havlea
Thetian Geir Molise
Tan
Flaniett
Kares Nepitg
Marina Therspeim
Christ
Jalil
Fitzgerald “Hotel
Frank Archart
James T. Albin
Northeast Third Street
Archart
Aged Woman Breaks Ankle At Loogootee Home
Esther Reynolda of Loogootee, mother of Mrs. T. R. Walker, slipped on her porch Christmas day injuring her ankle. She is seventy years old and the accident will likely cause her substantial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Esther Reynolda
Loozootee
Mra. T. R. Walker
Loogootee
Barak
Lucas and Nash Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Alta E. Lucas and Miss Louise E. Nash were married Tuesday at the Methodist parsonage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. W. Baker at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta E. Lucas
Louise E. Nash
J. W.baker
Lisle accused of theft amid unsettled accounts
A deliveryman Lisle, aged about twenty, faces questions after misappropriating funds from Neal & Eskridge. He collected payments for goods, later denying receipt or returning money, with several discrepancies involving customers and prior bills. Eskridge and uncle JW Bliven may settle with Lisle. Lisle previously worked for grocers in the west end and boarded with Mrs. Eskridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nest
George
Skridge
Eskridge
Lisle
Hugh L. Cox
E.R. Eskridge
Cox
JW. C. Bliven
Neal
Birkridge
Neal & Eskridge Aout
W. C. Buven
E. A. Myers
West End
Neal & Eskridge
John Rayhill Killed In Railway Wreck
John Rayhill son of Lex Sheriff Alex Rayhill of Reeve township North Dakota died after a railway wreck. He was a single man known in the southern part of the county with family and friends mourning his loss. He had worked in coal mines and on his father’s farm, with a wife and children surviving along with three brothers and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rayhill
Alex Rayhill
Reeve Township
North Dakota
Rayhill
Raybill
Washington
Th County
Nse
Company D
Widset
Rathbone Offices Record Hash Jo participation notes
Officers list elides clear details but notes include chair and treasurer roles for a Hash Jo meeting. Names such as Mrs Jollis and Miss Frevman appear, with mentions of officers of the meeting and an organist, amid scattered roles and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jase Frevman
Alexander
W. J. Dannes
Trustes
Aaron Jollis
Marve Correll
W. H. Pensinges
Child Burned In Home Fire In Montgomery
A six month old child, son of Seth McDonald, living in Montgomery, was badly burned in a house fire this week. Initial reports suggested the blaze was accidental and caused by a lamp or open flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Seth McDonald
Montgomery
Arek
Aaa
Christmas Presents Mill Workers to Chicago
Three thousand mill workers face moves to Chicago as Milwaukee and Joliet prepare to receive forced wage reductions amid the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwauke
Joffie
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OAK’ Chief Steel Range
Round Oak Chief Steel
Daviess Couity
M. J. Carnahan Company
Peacket
China
Durant
Fornwald
Main St
U. I
Riddle Promoter
Weding
GLAS
Ines
Beitman
Young Man
Tanita
Laven
Winfred
Mipsourt
Hamer
Sabina
Ahios Raghuva
Jamea Towne
Rathbone
Iatrong
Eam Sr
Agarest
Carey
Edwards
Breese Brothers Company
West Second Street
Ohio
Hoge & Poultry
Earl S Sloan
Boston
Mass
F. J. Homan
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