Petitioners Seek Delay in Election Plea
Bitter debate at the commissioners court over a petition for an immediate election. Lawyers Hastings Allen & Hastings Ogden & Inman and Slimp engaged to represent petitioners while funds for fees were pending. Board postpones action until February term amid contention that the petition was filed too late for current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Hart
Fos First ‘Methodist’ Church
Allen
H&stings Allen & Hastings
Board of Commissioners
Hastings, Allen, & Hastings
Ogden &Inman
Thomas D. Slimp
Hart
Cith
Gardiner
Sears
Herald
Aiba
Allba
Hart Gall
Aflen
Andi
Shejey
the Herald
Commissioners Court Opens January Session With New Commissioner
The county commission met in the court house on Monday to begin the January term. Robert J. Barr, newly elected commissioner from the First district, presided briefly as the initial business was organized. Barr, among the largest landholders in the county, celebrated his start with two crates of fine apples in the commissioners room. Henry Serritt was elected president, with Barr as secretary and Kilmann as treasurer as the board organized for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Barr
Eggie
Barr
Toe
SBS Ge
Henry Serrit
PhD
Kil- Man
Ias
Pecupier Tig
Middle Bay
Wiliam
Aikma
Local marriages lace Martin and Van Buren townships
Gidney Greenwell wed Miss Rh 8Bwell at St toveyn church in Martin county officiated by Father Stanton. Ross Watson and Miss Alverda Garten married in Indianapolis, with Garten family farmer Harvey Garten in Van Buren township. John Rydenbark of Martin county and Francis Uretti of Van Buren township became the first couple to secure a license in Daviess county this year. Bruce W Ketchem and Miss Beryle Hazel Vickray from Elwood wed at city hall with fire and police in attendance, El nora butcher A L Vickrey listed as father of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gidney Greenwell
Ross Watson
Alverda Garten
Indianapolis
Watson
James Watson
Odon
Harvey ‘Garten
van Buren Township
John Lewis
Rydenbark
Martin County
iFrancis Uretti
van Buren
Daviess County
Wallace
George Wwydenbark
Martin
Byrer
William Bryrer
van Biren
Bruce W. Ketchem
Beryle Hazel Vickray
Elwort
Russell
Fire
Walter
A.L. Vickrey
el Nora Butcher
Mr. Ketchem
el Nora
Thomas J. Ketchem
Helen
J. E
Bouthside Avenue
Miss’ Wedding
Micholas Wedding
Washington, S
J. E. Wedding
Washington
David John Wedding
Louisiana
Lilian Cosgrove
Elizabeth
Essie
Clay
City
Addie Gilbert
Texas
Nicholas Wedding
Lousalena
David
First Baptist Church
Samuel H. Burger
Bicknell
James Cornett
Mr. Burger
Erippe
Burget
Sen
Marion
East Fifth Street
H. Burger
Oale
Daviess ‘County
Breele
Cornettsville
East Walnut Street
Bicknell, Toive
iMre
Banks Named Public Depositories for County Funds
Anance County board selected public depositories for two years after reviewing bank proposals. Each bank deposits funds with proper securities and interest rates of 2 percent minimum, 2.5 percent on six month balances, and 3 percent on yearly balances. The Peoples National Bank won school funds. Washington National Bank handles Washington township funds. Only one proposal was submitted to the boards of finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Anance
Peoples National Bank
Washington National Bank
Washington Township
Boards of Finance
Boilermaker John Kehoe Injured at Southwestern Shop
John Kehoe a boilermaker at RP and C Southwestern shops was badly hurt Wednesday morning when a chipped piece from a gold chisel struck his upper spine. A physician treated him. doctors expect a full recovery in a few days barring complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kehoe
RP. & C. i Southwestern
Kehoe
Deaths in Van Buren and Washington townships
Obituary notices report Felix Chestnut of Van Buren township dying after weeks of illness. Also noted are the deaths of Miss Nelle Wedding of Washington and Samuel H. Burger of Washington, with details on families, church membership, and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Chestnut
van Buren Township
Chestnut
James
Phoebe Chestnut
Daviess
Harriet Wade
Lafayette
William
Harvey G
William Fisher
James Spurgeon
Charles Kettere
Susie, Chestnut
Harvey G. Chestnut
C. H. Buchanan
Odon
Eaglesville
Death and mourning mark Vincennes area obituary notes
Dr. William B. Anderson, respected city physician, dies at 70 with long service including Confederate Army surgeon service. Survived by widow Emeline and four sons, a Galveston brother, and four sisters. Also reported is James Haffy, 12, who died from tetanus after a willow stick puncture, survived by parents, four brothers, and four sisters.
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Vincennes
William B. Anderson
Anderson
Washington
University O
Louisville
University of Kentucky
Emeline Simonson
John B
Frank P
Richard A
William A
Los Angeles
James Anderson
Galveston
Texas
Minnie
Annie
Mary A. Anderson
Kerns
Kentucky
Tennessee
Lfe
Doctor Anderson
James
Cornelius Haffy
Sycamore
West Second Streets
John
Frank
Edward
Cornelius
Katie
Chicago
Calla
New York
Maggie
Mary
Wid
1909 Year Begun With Filing Errors In Documents
Readers note widespread mistakes in dating documents as 1909 arrives. Businesses, clerks, and stenographers struggle to replace 1908 year references, causing errors across letters, legal papers, and daily records as the new year becomes established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenografts
Legislative Preview Shapes Indiana Open Session Outlook
Indianapolis January report outlines Senate leadership choices and policy fights. Mattingly expected to chair public morals with temperance bills likely, including renewed effort on the nighttime liquor law. Debate over county option persists amid party lines and Governor Hanly’s support.
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Commissioners Court
2. H. Wilse
William B. ‘Anderson
Staghngton
Indanapolis
Gbuncombe
Sahe
Marion Country
Stokes Jackson
Abd
Fiald
Senate
General
Senator Mattingly
Pike
Palpatak
2 Itingly
Committee On Public Morals
de Cap
Mattingly
House
Senattor Mattingly
Hanly
Pthelens
Nan Geeral
Toithe
Geatin
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