Daviess County School Funds Apportioned for Half Year
The state apportions 16 744 31 to Daviess County from 1 81 per capita on a population of 89 251. Total 34 951 01 will be distributed among townships and corporations once the state treasurer forwards funds. Breakdown includes Washington Township 5068 65 and city of Washington 8902 44 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Enon
Nugent
Washington Township
Congressional
Elnora
Town of Montgomery
Steele Township
van Buren Township
Veale Township
Harrison Township
Madison Township
Reeve Township
Barr Township
Bogard Township
Elmore Township
Town of Odon
City of Washington
Washington Bowling League names six teams
Six teams form the Washington Bowling League after a Sunday meeting at Matthews Bowing alleys. Captains include McBride and Schofield, with team rosters and opening series matches set for tonight Tuesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bowling League
Matthews Bowling
Albion Ellis
Harry Bray
Hege
Charles Wilsey
Henry Krupp
Will Stumpp
John Clements
Phil McGary
Don Overton
Ray O'Donald
Lawson Stuckey
Roy Scoble
Elmer Lemaster
al Summers
Tom Karr
Ben Bradley
Harry Kidwell
Marlon Williamson
William McCarty
James Matthews
Matthew McBride
Walter Hatfield
Roy Summers
Don Ellis
Ray Stone
Alimony Sought in Circuit Court Divorce Case
Alma Belle Cleaves sues Grant Cleaves for divorce in the circuit court alleging extreme cruelty and inhuman treatment. She seeks a 2000 alimony plus a share of a farm valued at about 3500 and personal property around 2000. They married in Martin County on October 14, 1907 and separated January 5 after alleged mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Belle Cleaves
Grant Cleaves
Reeve Township
Flavian A. Seal
Loogootee
Cleaves
Martin County
Daviess
Martin Counties
Challenge to outrun any man in Indiana sparks bold wager
A sheriff’s office placard quotes a challenge by Pielding M. Colbert and Job Smoot offering a forfeit to outrun any man or relay in Indiana. It sets no fixed meeting time place or ground condition, leaving those details to the accepting party. The notice sits behind a broader story about the challenge’s posting near the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pielding M. Colbert
Job Smoot
Rural chase ends with Ritter brothers captured
The Daviess county sheriff and deputy pursue James Ritter home of Ritter, then across fields to Lilburn Woodruff’s house where Clarence Ritter is found in the attic. Arthur Ritter, barefoot, eludes capture crossing ice to Lake Ontario while chased by officers. Clarence is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Elnora
James Ritter
Clarence Ritter
Arthur Ritter
Lilburn Woodruff
Clarence
Arthur
Lake Ontario
Ritters
Woodruff
Joy
Reese Sues For Divorce From Mary B Reese
Jerome Reese of Bogard township filed a circuit court divorce suit from Mary B Reese born Mary Belle Groves. He notes he is 69 and married September 5, 1908. He claims abuse and quarrelsome conduct including profane language around his grandchildren who depend on him for support. She left January 3 and has not returned. Padgett and Padgett represent the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
Jerome Reese
Bogard Township
Mary B. Reese
Sne
Daviess County
Padgett & Padgett
Mary Belle Groves
Rural route carriers track package deliveries this month
Washington and other areas rural route carriers record the number of parcels carried and moved on their routes as they work on their own accord. The aim is to gauge possible parcels post impact. carriers note when they deliver or pick up items for patrons and whether they are thanked or paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
Venice Mystery Man Crushed in Factory Accident
Loul Smith known as the man of mystery was crushed to death in a local factory in Venice. He had worked only one week in his thirty two years of life and was reputed to be wealthy, living on a houseboat harborside. He saved thirty twolves from the Mississippi river and was believed to be familiar with river men from New Orleans to St Paul. He ventured too near a cog wheel while unfamiliar with machinery and was pulled in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Loul Smith
Smith
Mississippi
New Orleans
St. Paul
Hero to Lecture at Majestic by Miner Who Slew Death
David Padgett announces a telegram confirming Q. Antenore will speak at the Majestic Thursday and through the week. Antenore, the miner who helped wall the Cherry mine passage to save many, will recount his days in the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Padgett
Majestic Theater
the Majestic
Antenore
Cherry Mine
Washington Bowling League Opens With Big Crowd
The first series of games at Matthews alleys drew a large crowd and high enthusiasm. Captain McBride’s team defeated Schofield by a wide margin, scoring 2127 to 1941.
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Washington
Matthews
McBride
Schofield
Bowling Team Scores From Three Game Match
Mc Bride led with a 480 series across three games as Walter Hatfield posted 470 and Lee Boyer 299. Teammates Roy Summers 468 and Donald Ellis 420 contributed, while Schofield bowled 472 and Dr Homann 345. Sam Cox 466 Irene Anderson 297 Roy Smiley 361 rounded out the scores.
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McBride
Toam
Walter Hatfield
Lee Boyer
Roy Summers
Donald Ellis
Schofield
Dr. Homann
Sam Cox
Irene Anderson
Roy Smiey
Banks Hold Elections In National Banks Of U S
The annual officer elections were held Tuesday in national banks across the United States. Peoples National Bank kept the same officers and directors with two directors living outside the city, while Washington National Bank renewed its officers and directors for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Banks of
The
United States
Peoples National Bank
M. F. Burke
J. W. Ogdan
E. L. Hatfield
Charles Cochran
M. J. Carnahan
James W. Ogdon
C.F. Boonebot
W. F. McDougal
J. H. Barr
Omer Truelove
Bernard Spaulding
Boonshot
Petersburg
Parr
Princeton
Washington National Bank
N. G. Read
F. M. Harned
Casaler
W. M. Hayes
Louie Read
A. L. Wise
W. R. Meredith
J. N. Jones
Mary E. Hall
Henry Kassler
Elias Street
Woman Sues to Nullify Marriage to William C. Goss
Rebecca Lyons seeks a court ruling that her marriage to William C. Goss is void. She argues the union was fraudulent since Goss was a married man not legally divorced, hindering her right to contract own and convey property and run business. Padgett & Padgett filed the complaint. Goss is the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Goss
Rebecca Lyons
Old Mercantile
Goss
Padgett & Padgett
Ives
Stumps Pull Selves in Hell's Neck Field
In Cook-Peary contention area Hell's Neck Seymour Rainey earns stump digging fame by natural force. With cold Dec freezes and thaws, two dozen stumps in his corn field loosened and rose themselves as water turned to ice expanded and pried them up.
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Decker
Hell’s Neck
Corn Belt
Seymour Rainey
Hell
Addition Occupies St Simons Academy With New Brick Wing
The handsome new brick addition to St Simons academy has been completed representing a large outlay of money. girl students were admitted to the rooms for study the first time Monday morning. The addition relieves congested conditions and the improvement was welcomed by pupils and the sisters.
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St. Simons Academy
NOW DR COOK OWES ROSE
New York November 11 Dr Frederick A Cook an arctic explorer was sent away without paying his stenographer Miss Rose Webber obtained an attachment against any available funds the doctor may have left. Miss Webber swore Dr Cook owes her 80 and interest and she does not know his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Rose
New York
Tan
Frederick A
Engine Crew Jump Fatal on Blown Cylinder Head
In Efincham Illinois on January 11 engineer John Schofield and head brakeman Nyan of the Vandalla died when they leaped from an engine after a cylinder head blew out. The train was travelling about thirty miles per hour at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efincham
Ill
John Schofield
Nyan
Vandalla
C E Society Sets Important Church Meeting This Evening
The C E society of the First Christian church convenes at the church tonight for a business meeting. President Lester Routt urges all members to attend for a decisive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Society of the First Christian Church
Lester Routt
Marriage banns published at St Simens church
Banns were published last Sunday at St Simens for couples William E Mattingly and Mary E B Singleton Adolph A Squire and Alice Ash James P Flynn and Ella M Osborn confirming their intention to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Simens
William E. Mattingly
Mary EB. Singleton
Adolph A. Squire
Alice Ash
James P. Flynn
Ella M. Osborn
Court house interior to be redecorated under county award
A team of painters and decorators began work on the county awarded contract to redecorate the interior of the courthouse. The project was approved by the county commissioners on the deed granting the work.
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Court House
Will Purchase Water Plant In Jeffersonville Foreclosure Sale
Jeffersonville water supply plant may be bought by the local corporation seeking to acquire the facility. James P. Goodrich Harry Starr and associates visited Jeffersonville to view the property of the Jeffersonville Water Supply company with plans to purchase when offered at sheriff sale on January 22. Authorities expect water service improvements to meet or exceed standards of comparable cities after acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
James P. Goodrich
State Republican Central Committee of
Indiana
Harry Starr
Richmond
R. Stannard
John B. Carr
Pinchot Dismissed Sparks Congressional Scrutiny
Gifford Pinchot loses post as chief forester triggering a new clash between Secretary Ballinger and the deposed official. Congress to form a committee while the Senate weighs Ballinger’s plan. Ballinger suspends Oklahoma Superintendent Benedict and three school supervisors for neglect and poor conditions at Indian schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
United States
Balligger
House
Cannon
Senate
Ballinger
Interior Department
Joan N. Benedict
Cumberland Presby terian Fight Over Property Begins
Members of the Cumberland Presbyterian congregation in Princeton filed a Gibson circuit court petition seeking possession of the church and parsonage and 2500 damages for three years of denial of use. They opposed joining the Presbyterian Union, arguing merger illegal after years of silence and withdrawl to await a court ruling. The property is described as valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Presbyterian Congregation
Princeton
The
Presbyterian Union
Gibson Circuit Court
Old Cumberland Presbyterian
Class Elects Officers At First Christian Bible School
First Christian church bible school class 1 met in the east parlor Sunday evening to organize for 1910 naming officers including President George Godwin Secretary Treasurer A J Biddinger Teacher M S Hastings and ward and committee members for sick lookout and social duties with a notice to report illness or needs to the sick committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church Bible School
George Godwin
A. J. Biddinger
A. J. West
Maurice Hawkins
Frank Harrod
Charles Colbert
James T. Holland
M. S. Hastings
J.W. Boggs
James A. Gilley
Revival Drawing Crowds at First Methodist Church
The revival led by Rev. F A Steele drew strong attendance at the First Methodist Church starting Sunday. Four new members joined the church, and Monday evening's sermon drew a large crowd. Tonight Steele discusses Believing on Jesus with special choir music. Meetings continue nightly through the week except Saturday with afternoon sessions on all days except Monday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
F. A. Steele
Naval recruiting stations to open in Indiana towns
Indiana naval recruiting station announced Saturday that substation offices will open in Sullivan Mt. Vernon Laporte Elkhart and Columbus. New offices will operate in Richmond Princeton Linton and Seymour while Mt Carmel in Illinois will be abandoned. Enlistments will be taken one day each week.
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Indiana
Sullivan
Mt. Vernon
Laporte
Elkhart
Columbus
Indiana Naval Recruiting Station
Federal
Indianapolis
Richmond
Princeton
Linton
Seymour
Mt. Carmel
Maois
Loss of Peace Envoy Threatens Nicaragua Talks
President Madriz of Nicaragua fears General Diaz's untimely drowning will disrupt peace negotiations. Diaz was a personal friend and trusted envoy, whose death appears likely to hinder hopes for satisfactory settlement.
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Madriz
Nicaragua
General Diaz
Knife Thrust Injures Man in Evansville
Evansville reports a knife assault yesterday afternoon leaving Sam Mensingill, a Black man, hospitalized in Crescent sanitarium in serious condition. Police continue investigation as wounds are treated and updates awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Sam Mensingill
Crescent Sanitarium
Edward Crook Charged in Assault Case After Stabbing
Edward Crook is jailed on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill after a fight between two intoxicated men over a girl. Detectives Trautwein and Springer arrested Crook and moved Mansingill to the sanitarium. one man was cut over the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Crook
Trautwein and Springer
Crook
Mansingill
Hils
Tail Hold Saves Life in Leopard Attack
In New York on January 10 Mis Pauline Russellle, trainer, was nearly killed when leopard Clayton turned violent. The animal latched onto her, but the assistant grabbed Clayton by the tail, looping it to restrain the cat and free Mrs Russellle. She was badly torn and hospitalized with uncertain recovery.
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New York
Clayton
Mis
Pauline Russelle
Mrs. Russélle
Sunday Sermon on Prohibition Policy by Rev A M McGuire
The Rev A M McGuire pastor of the First Baptist Church preached a sermon mostly reviewing the Anti saloo n league policy discussed by league trustees in Indianapolis. He did not debate the proposal to submit a constitutional prohibition amendment.
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A. M McGuire
First Baptist Church
League
Indianapolis
McGuire
Hlaserman
Station Agent Dead at Seymour After Sudden Illness
Christian C. Frey, longtime B and O Southwestern railroad agent at Seymour since 1877, died suddenly Saturday of heart disease at age sixty eight. He began as a telegraph operator about fifty years ago, served on the Seymour common council, and sat on the city school board for twenty two years. He belonged to the First Baptist church and held Masonic and Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian C. Frey
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad
Seymour
First Baptist Church
Pythias
Jackson Re elected Democratic State Committee Leader
Jackson of Greenfield was re elected chairman of the democratic state committee Saturday. Jack son of Shoals was elected vice chair and acclamation. William F. Moore, Indianapolis city chairman, was chosen secretary. New officers serve a two year term.
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Jackson
Greenfield
Democratic State Committee
Fabius Cwln
Shoals
William F. Moore
Indianapolis
Pew
Flora A Darling Memorial Association Formed
Friends of the late Flora Adami Darling founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution met yesterday and formed the Flora A Darling Memorial Association to erect a monument in Washington City in her memory.
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Flora
Adami Darling
Viel Daughters of the American Revolution
New York
Flora A. Darling
Merchant Kills Boy in East Chattanooga Incident
Isaac W. McLean a Chattanooga merchant shot and killed Robert Kitchen eighteen during a Sunday confrontation after Kitchen intervened for children. McLean had ordered youths away from his store when Kitchen intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac W. McLean
Chattanooga
Tenn
Robert Kitchen
McLean
Kitchen
Sled accident injures fiften at Alton hospital scene
Fifteen hurt in a collision between a hobbsled carrying eight persons and an ambulance in Alton Illinois. James Coleman fifteen was scalped and others sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ill
James Coleman
Kentucky man kills wife and two children then dies
Frank Kimbier living twelve rings north of Winters Kentucky attacked his wife and two children ages two and eight with a hatchet injuring his niece before using a razor to take his own life. The tragedy is attributed to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kimbier
Winters
Quarantined USS Louisiana Seaman Letters Home
A letter from Roy Buzan, a seaman on the quarantined USS Louisiana at Norfolk, reports forty diphtheria cases and one death aboard. In Washington City Cardinal Gibbons received a broad tribute as people from many creeds visited St Patrick Church to honor him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keth Buzan
East van Trees Street
Roy Buzan
Young Buzans
Louisiana
Norfolk
Cardinal Gibbons
Washington City
Patrick Church
Bermuda Steamer Rescues Thirty Shipwrecked Sailors
The steamer Bermudian, 270 miles southeast of Sandy Hook, reported by wireless that she was bringing to port thirty shipwrecked sailors, the crews of three lost ships, as of last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermudian
Sandy Hook
Notice of Final Settlement Adaline Ingersoll
Creditors heirs and legatees of Adaline Ingersoll deceased are commanded to appear in Daviess circuit court Washington Indiana on February 7 1910 to show cause why final settlement with estate should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness clerk January 10 1910 WM A Wallace Clerk Daviess Circuit Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaline Ingersoll
Daviess
Washington
Indiana
WM. A. Wallace
Daviess Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Daviess County
Charles T. Osman
Frederick M. Myers
Palintiff
Jonathan Myers
Carrie Hopkins
James Pachee
Elisha Myers
James Myers
Bessie Myers
John Thomas
State
Staereto
Court House
Dayiess Circuit Court
William Beck
Joan 8S
Robinson
Violet Robinson
Mattingly & Myers
Board of Commissioners of
William Smiley
Flemore
Henry H. Sefrit
William F. Killion
Robert J. Barr
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Nugent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Farmery
Continental Fire Insurance Co
Washington Realty Co
E. E. Forsythe
J. H. McCafferty Solictor
H.miefer
WM. A, Wallace, Clerk
Hastings, Allen & Hastings, Attys
Attorneys AT Law Room
Wilson Bldg
Washington, MD
T. J. Smiley
H. J. Miller
Smiley & Miller,surveyors
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