Circuit Court Ends Busy Day With Motions Overruled
Circuit Court Judge Houghton presided as a busy day concluded with five motions for new trials overruled and appellate appeals granted. Cases include City of Washington vs William Mattingly ejectment, Edward C Von Trees Knox County commissioners claim, Ollis Thomas vs Jones Carrin, and Tolbert Goldman estate damages.
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Circuit Court
Houghtor
Adj
City of Washington
William Mattingly
Edward C. von Trees
Knox County Commissionera
Houghton
Ollis Thomas
Jones
Carrin
Bastardy
Alisa Ve Concty
Tolbert Goldman Estate
Wa, Enterprise Co.l Co
Mrs Crooke Suit Over Fork Damage Oden to Indianapolis
A year ago Mrs O F Crooks of Oden was injured in a wreck on an interurban electric line between Elwood and Indianapolis. She filed for 610,000 damages and the case is in progress at Indianapolis. The company has offered $500 to settle.
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O. F. Crooks
Oden
Interurtan
Elwood
Indlarapolis
Oow
Indiarapolia
Elnora Joi rs Dies of Consumption at Home
Nemia Shakes, eighteen, daughter of Newton Shake, died at her home after a brief illness from consumption. Funeral services were held today with burial at Elnora cemetery.
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Nemia Shakes
Newton Shake
Asers
Elnora Cemetery
Mrs Flors Morris Sues Givorea in Cirault Court
Mrs Flors Morris filed suit in Cirault Court on Thursday alleging a ruse and torn clothes. The case reports unclear details but centers on a dispute over fabric and alleged deceit.
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Morris
Flors Morris
Euit
Givorea
Cirault Court
Fragmentary domestic dispute report from August 1998 case
A disrupted marriage case recalls J Morris and his wife who married in August 1998. The wife alleges the husband returned home intoxicated, damaged carpets, attacked her, and left her with nothing to live on. Her attorney cites afternoon proceedings against the husband.
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J. Morris
Herusband Si
Elks May Consider Talent Opera Event
J McCarty from Ubioagu and his daughters proposed a home talent opera and entertainment under the Elks lodge auspices. The summiting committee is reconsidering the matter.
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J. McCarty
Ubioagu
Chemistry Experiments Fire at Walnutekrest School
Fire crews respond to a blaze at Walnutekrest school chemistry facility on Thursday evening. Chief Foagaoe reports a high blaze in the chemistry lab. students seen nearby. Investigators station the origin near the instructor and furnace, as flames draw rapid response.
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Watnug Atreat
Foagaoe
Alingar
Strike Ends as Clerks Accept Arbitration Ruling
Clerks in Linton stores end a three day strike after arbitration. Commissioners McCormak and Schmidt report retirement, ordering clerks to work until 7:30 pm if merchants designate the hour. Previously the limit was 7 pm. many workers found other jobs during the stoppage.
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Linton
Arbitration Board
Ormak
Schmidt
Gravel road extensions to be considered by county board
Petitions for gravel road extensions of State Bedford Bloomfield and Edwardeport roads to the township line are on file with the county auditor. The county commissioners will consider them on Tuesday March 7. Further petitions for other road extensions may be filed and acted upon during the month. the February term of commissioners court adjourned Thursday evening.
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Gearal Road
Bedford
Bloomfield
Edwardeport
Hoee
Commissioners Court
Dots and Cashes and Local Happenings
Local brief notes report multiple community updates. Mrs. H F Vollmer and Maud Alice McIlor travel to Evansville for a relative’s funeral. A former junior member of the Carrico restaurant plans to open a candy store. Dr Estal Haven fights flu. Bret Cabel near East End shows improvement. Arkansas lawmakers pass anti cigarette bill. The gospel church secures Rev John H Deere after Rev O P Miles declines. W A Wallace joins Elk Lodge initiation. Mayme Edwards in cast described as very ill. Mayor Hate Clark receives a new office chair. Roy Williams joins Hyatt store staff. Mr and Mrs Job Miles relocate to Madison Ill for housekeeping in a furnished room building. Mrs William Walker’s health improves. Prof A W Foman of Odon named history instructor at State University Terre Haute, formerly Plainville principal. Rebekah lodge hosts oyster supper with about one hundred attendees. The event’s highlight centers on a cettte and von Bee activities.
Rural route petition and illness notices in Elinor district
A rural route petition for Elinor was discussed as there are only two mail routes serving the town. The community notes a scarlet fever case and a six year old recovering from diphtheria in the Zinkan family. The article highlights mail service improvements claimed to better reach northern county patrons, with carriers Wadsworth and Thomas Blingo operating from Elinor.
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Elinor
Ee Wadsworth
Thomas Blingo
Eliorn Nows
Pioneer Margaret Grow Dies After Pneumonia
Mars Margaret Grow a pioneer citizen of Painess county died this morning at eight o'clock at her son in law Henry Allison's home on East Fourteenth Street after ten days of pneumonia. Born on a farm near Bethesy she leaves several children. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at Henry Allison's home at six o'clock with burial at Bethany cemetery at two o'clock.
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Mars
Margaret Grow
Painess County
Henry Aliso
East Fourteenth
Pneumonis
Grow
Bethesy
Henry Allison
Bethany
Indian County Commission backs salary increase bill
The county commissioners back a bill for salary increases in the county. The measure, introduced in the House on Thursday, argues compensation should reflect population and required meeting time. In Daviess County, the current salary is 83.50, proposed to rise to 490. The bill appears likely to pass.
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Bouss of Representatives
Daviess
Personal Notes From Plainville and Nearby Towns
W ell known residents including Bettie Vieméntz from Plainville and Albion Horrall visited Elnora on business. Taylor Allen sought Egloga this morning. Mrs J W Kessler traveled to Vindennes to visit a sick relative. Jobo Doyle and Henry McCauley visited from Loogootee for business. Marshal Underwood returned from Loogootee after a relatives visit. Will Cogawell traveled to Hymara this morning for a family matter after his mother’s illness.
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Butoh
Plainville
Bettie Vieméntz
Wheatland
Albion Horrall
Elnora
Taylor Allen
Elogra
Marshal Underwood
Toon
The Two Johna at the Opera House Tonight
A brief review notes the performance of The Two Johna at the Opera House tonight. The show is praised for strong acting and solid humor, with the cast delivering a hearty laugh and engaging the audience as a good entertainment choice.
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Theatre Poly
Tore
Two Johnas
Opera House
Vincennes
Bpink
Opera Ch
Aged Woman Nancy Rodarmel Passes Away at Home
Nancy A Rodarmel widow of John B Rodarmel aged 75 died at her son John A Rodarmel’s home in Wheatland after a period of ill health. Funeral services set for Wheatland Saturday morning. Lafayette Moore a Knox County farmer died at home near Wheatland from a congestive chill aged 52 leaving a wife and seven children.
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Nancy A. Rodarmel
John A. Rodroel
Wheatland
Joho B. Rodarmal
Washington
Rodarmel
Lafayette Moors
Knox County
Hbis
Charis Stone Woe Gentl? Prize Contest One Of The
Local interest item notes a social evening featuring dainty refreshments and entertainment. Arthur Laws and Anson Bright are mentioned in connection with a Pendleton event and a six month blade.
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Charis Stone
Washington
Arthur
Laws
Anson Bright
George McMahan Dies at 47 after Long Illness
George McMahan longtime employee of the Washington Electric Light Company died this morning at his home near the fair grounds after several months of consumption. He was 47 years old and leaves several children. He was a member of St. Elmon's church. The remains will be taken to Vincennes Saturday morning for burial.
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George McMahan
Washington’ Electri Light Company
Fair Grounds
Bis
St. Elmon's Church
Vincennes
Social Evening Notes From Town Gathers Local Guests
In society circles many parties occur with teens and adults mingling. Miss Susie Axter hosts a high school motte class entertainment for sophomores at her Knusat Main Street home while other groups meet at the library and various homes to share cards refreshments and hats contests.
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Susie Axter
Knuat Main Street
Foot Injured At Transfer Table In Local Shop
A boiler maker helper suffered a severe laceration when his left foot was caught in the transfer table cog at the Wy shops. The big toe required amputation after the injury. Herr performed the operation.
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Clark
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