Prominent Farmer Philip S Ward Dies in Madison Township
Philip S Ward a leading farmer and landowner near Odon in Madison Township died at his home after weeks of ill health General debility was listed as the cause He was born in Ohio on September 2 1830 and came to Daviess County in 1852 with his bride amassing 594 acres later given to sons He leaves seven children six living including Dan Hayes Arthur A Ward Henry A Ward John Ward Charles Ward and Edwin Ward All sons graduated from Yale or other eminent colleges The funeral likely to be held Thursday afternoon
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Odon
Mr. Ward
Ohio
Daviess County
Aged Woman Lucinda Christy Dies at 78 Near Plainville
Mrs. Lucinda Christy, aged seventy eight, died last night at her son Andrew T. Christy’s home near Plainville after a period of general debility. She leaves five children, Andrew T. Christy, Benjamin Christy, and Lewis Christy among them, with others in the county and state.
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Christy
Son
Lucinda Christy
Andrew T. Christy
Benjamin Christy
This County
Lewis Christy
Linton
Funeral service for Dougherty relatives at Plainville U B Church
Mrs James Dougherty and Mrs BL Dougherty will attend a funeral at Plainville United Brethren Church. The service is set for Tuesday at two o'clock in the afternoon.
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M.E Church
Knights of Columbus to Move Meeting Hall
The Sledge Knights of Columbus relocate to the Knights of Pythias building after remodeling. Five groups occupy the hall including the Knights of Pythias Rathbone Sisters Symphony Chorus Ben Hur Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. The space features steam heat electric lights and refurbished corridors and stairs for easier use.
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Knights of ‘Columbus
Knights of Pythias
Carcahan
Elks Olidb
K. of C. Order
K. of PB
Rathbone Sisters
Symphony Chorus
Ben Hur Lodge
Knights of Columbus
Fugolshad
K. of P. Hall
Sale rights and patent transfer prompt gambler tale
Henry Rudolph from Montgomery withdrew fraud charges against W A Zimmer man of Oakland City after receiving patent rights for Daviess and Dubois counties for 80 dollars paid in part. He can place grinders on sale. A bachelor contest awarded a 40 year old prize for prettiest baby but the winner sued the proposer. An ad hawks Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea for health with bright eyes and red heels.
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Henry Rudolph
Montgomery
W. A. Zimmerman
Oakland City
Illinois
Rudolph
Daviess
Dubois
Bat
Peoria
Washington
Trial Delays Marked Local Land Case and Court Day
A land case involving Charles Mount to buy the Chandler farm for 1460 stretched into the evening as jurists debated, while other court actions continued. In related news Mrs. Ethel Beneming won custody in a divorce from Edwin Beneming, and Dan Kutter’s divorce suit against Anna Kutter was scheduled for today. Out-of-town attendees joined funeral services for Honora Burke at St. Bimony church. Matt Mattingly’s suit to eject a feed stable from City Hall was expected to proceed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honora Burke
James Burke
Matt Burke
Neal Burke
Jeffersonside
Will Crane
Chicago
Jances Hunter Burke
New York
St. Bimony Church
William H. Mattingly
Tor
Failed to Get License Over Color and Age Grounds
Elopement of Goldie Brown and Jerry Sturgeon to Lawrenceville was halted by telegram from Charles Hanley to Lawrenceville officials. Clerk refused license citing that she is colored and both are under age, the girl fourteen. The couple returned home and may attempt marriage locally. Other brief notes include visits and travel mentions among local residents and a critical illness update for Mrs. Burr McPherson.
Desperado Pitman Arrested After Long Search
Wiley Pitman of Greene County was surprised and arrested at John Carr’s rural home north of Elnora after deputies tracked him to the site. He allegedly fired at Sheriff Eddington during the arrest and was taken to Bloomfield jail.
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Wiley Pitman
Greene County
John Carr
Elnora
Pitman
Linton
Thurain
Bight
Eddington
Nesaave
Carr
W. W. Eddington
Sheriff's ‘Posse
Bloomfield
Alvin Padgett Visits Indianapolis to Observe Iowa Legislature
The report notes Alvin Padgett from Washington, Indiana, a popular Southern Indiana attorney, arrived in town for several days. He says there is no particular reason for the trip beyond watching how the Legislature handles Iowa and observing the Second congressional district shake up.
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Indianapolis Nowa
Alvin Padgett
Washington
Oreo
Indiana
Iowa
Mr and Mrs B W Steen Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs B W Steen celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at home on Grand Avenue. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jon Jacks on, Mr and Mrs Gro C Vatico, and Frank Chapyell of Petersburg. Fifty years ago the ceremony was held with Dyckans as best man, and friends wish them many more years of happiness.
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B. W.‘Steen
Grand Avenue
Jon Jac’ Sson
Gro
C. Vatico
Frank Chapyell
Petersburg
Dyckans
Vance
Steen
Local Travel and Social Notes From City Bulletin
Dots and Dashes reports Chad Hart Ea McCafferty Sam Whitaker traveled to Indianapolis on business. Mrs Elizabeth Hardy visited friends at Vincebes and Sullivan. Knights of Pythias held initiation work for the rank of Page Tuesday night. Phree candidates took the work, Willie. Smoot returned to Indianapolis after a few days visit with Kala.
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Chad, Hart
Ea McCafferty
Sam ‘Whitaker
Indianapolia
Pythias
Phree'canddates
Willie
Smoot
Indianapoi
Kala
Bethel church notes and local updates
Sunday preaching by Rev C A Ward and a hero named Clyde W win noted. Knox county visits and pupils at Peasant Hill institute include Miss Josephine Chapman Clara Harber and Charles White. Medical complaints and health ads intermingle with local notices and W M S activities.
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C. A. Ward
Clyde W Win
Hero
John McCoy
Will Garland
Knox County
Londay
Josephine Chapman
Clara Harber
Charles White
Elmer Uorrall
Telephone poles spark anticipated prosecution in city
Chief Geyer warned last night that the Bell Telephone Company will be prosecuted in a few days over two poles at the corner of Third Street and Campbell Avenue. The poles are supposedly tall and stood without removal.
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Geyer
Bell Telephone Company
Third Street
Campbell Avenue
Reverend Garrity Dragged After Grabbing Moving Train
Assistant pastor William Garrity of St. Simons was at the post office when train No. 8 began to depart. He ran to First Street crossing and grabbed the H. O. W. engine as it pulled away, holding on until pulled aboard. He was dragged about fifty feet, with minor bruises and torn clothes, but no serious injuries.
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William Garrity
St. Simons
Mont
Coal Miner Assaulted In Washington Area
John Colbert a South Washington coal miner lies in serious condition after an assault by unknown young men Monday night. Police are searching for the attackers and expect to make arrests but will not release names.
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John Colbert
South Washington
Tte Young
Notes of Shops and Railroads Update
Engineer August Mischler is sick. Fireman Walted Shull resigned. George Stock becomes west end fireman. Engineer W J Loger returns from Cincinnati. Firemen E G Medlock and W A Malone ill. Fireman H G Froundi absent due to wife’s illness. Supt Motive Power Jobo Hair visits from Cincinnati. Fireman P A Watchet resumes work after rest. Assistant division engineer Calf Dorley at Flora on company business. Civil engineer Frank Dee returns from Springfield division trip. Claims Agent L H Kellogg formerly of local shops.
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Cincinnati
P. A. Watchet
Calf
Dorley
Flora
Company Busiees
Frank
Dee
Springfield
LH. Kellogg
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Philip S. Ward
Madison
Madison Township
Ward
U. B.church
Thara Fay
Plainville
KNIGH
Columbus
P. Hall
Western ‘Union
Sions
Mattingly
John B. Cook
Indianapolis
Ming Thresa Coo
Quire Charles T. Mount
John Davis
Davis
Ethel M. Beneming
Edwin A. Beneming
Tadianapalis
Dan Kutter
Anna Kutter
Charles Hanley
Goldie
Brown
Jerry Sturgeon
Lawrenceville, IJ
Sodd
Charles
Hanley
Uanley Toth
Lawrenceville
Cincin
Burr McPherson
KK. L. Miller
Vin
Cennes
Clit
Bonham
Miss Collie Vollmer
Jon Cincinnati
Alvin Padgett Hag
Desperado
Alvin
Whetsell
the Reliable Shoe Store
Main St
Mr. and
Mrs. Steen
John Murdock
Wiccentide
Blzsbeth Hardy
Vince Bes and Sullivan
Bethel
Miss Bess Prich i
Shoals
Howard Bac
South Side
J McCoy
Henry Prelatorp
Logan Peck
High Rock
Mia
Lavi Gilly
Barl Reeves
M. E
West Washington
Smith Gaither
Gaither
Dan
Gomery
Firat Street
Creesing
John’ Colbert
Cereal Cockers
Asbeatos
Sisters
Hunter's
Yor
Lammon
Vermont
Qiart'square
Vabes
August Mischler
Walted Shull
George Stock
West End
W. J. Loger
E. G. Medlock
W. A
Jobo
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