Water Company Half Price Plan Faces Court Scrutiny
City council bets on water supply quality with half payment to the Water Company for 1962 rental claims totaling $2,565.20, of which $2,210 was allowed up to cut off. Debate continues as officials push for better service and a railroad crossing electric bell. Miscellaneous items include library board petition, alley use for a chicken yard, and land purchases by local developers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jee Clark
Prescot Zbegconnell
Ouled
Hyatt
Homie
Hyatt Andi
Bolin Ware
Garnonie Litibrary Board
A. Ucks
Jakitor
Waa Gtante
J. H. Mahoney
Eutifried Council
Ito
Pia Find
West Ninth
Waa
Bros
Lontract
T Company
Sualy
Petitiar
Gvil
Tary Police
George ‘Yeage
Adrian Hammersly
First Smallpox Case Reported in Town Shocks Community
A fragmented note reports the first smallpox case in a township. Mention references a Mrs Roy and a Reeve family, with unidentified dates and locations. Dr in Glendale is noted as handling the case amid confusion and incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve
Joaq
Harrison
Glendale
Mystery Letter Clears Accounts At Peoples Bank
An investigation uncovered a letter hidden in a pantry that helped prove forged statements about a bank account. Assistant cashier noted coins and drafts were moved, but the letter, once opened, confirmed the alleged falsifications and cleared the accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhee
Peoples Bank
Indiana Railroads Revenue Report Shows Growth and Losses
A historic Indiana railroad record notes earnings across freight and passenger sectors with figures for 1901 and 1902. It cites total expenditures and revenues, detailing freight and passenger income and costs, while pointing to governance and reporting issues affecting accuracy.
Insane man dies awaiting coroner inquest
A nameless insane man, found Friday and jailed then sent to the poor farm, died Monday night at Bonham’s morgue after a prolonged illness. Officials cannot identify him though a tattoo on his left arm reads Oscar K. Owen or Miller. Coroner McKittrick will hold an inquest as remains are kept for relatives or medical college use.
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Bonham’s
Oscar K. Owen
Miller
Tatooed Bamé
Arioni
McKittrick
Eight Year Old Cora Chandler Dies of Diphtheria
In Alfordsville Corra Chandler eight daughter of Mr and Mrs James Chandler died Sunday morning at nine o'clock from diphtheria. She had been ill several days and her condition worsened on Saturday. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery Monday as the family receives community sympathy.
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Alfordsville
Cora
Dau
James Chandler
Old Uniot
Allen Chandler
Mag City
Alfred Ball
Cannelsburg
P.M. Buzan
Washington
M. H. Raysdale
Glendale
D. R. Hobson
Geo. W. Cole
Jake C. Hoffa
Cannersbury
Charlie Chandler
Ween
H. C
Prualove
Brown
George Alford
Tipton
Thd
Lapgbotee
Frank Morris
Martin
County Rivera
Joseph
Chandler
Michaels
J. F. Arthur
John A. Chaniller
Monroe City
Truslove
E. H. H. Tibbs
M. E
Earl D. Pina
Louisville
Asa
Repo Ct
Frank Bennett Dead After Illness at Home
Frank Bennett a well known cons erator died at his East Yahires street home after several days of illness. He was forty one years old, born in Ohio, and lived most of his life there. He married Ellie Folcon and they had four children Myrtl, Charles, Lena, and one son. He had recently shown interest in Tolson Bennett dda ine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bennett
Yahirees Street
Mr. Bennett
Ohio
Ellie ‘Folcon
Porn
Myrtl
Charles
Lenas
Died of Smallpox Report From Indianapolis Area
Died Sunday after contracting smallpox, details include Kellams family ties to Petersburg and Gibson county. The deceased, spouse, and two children are noted with connections to Indianapolis. The notice references a brother Riley Kellams and migration from Petersburg to Gibson county before moving to Indianapolis.
Death in Mocingicfe Claims Young Girl
A young girl, long ill, dies at home on Harbed avenue. She is survived by her parents a sister Miss Leng and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two at the residence with burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbed Avenue
Mocingicfe
George Osman Dead Shoe Merchant of Main Street
George Osman a shoe maker and merchant with a Main Street shop near Meridian died Tuesday night at his Oak Street home of consumption. He was fifty four and had resided here many years leaving a wife and five children Ella Esther Charles Leo Osman and a St Louis daughter in law Mrs Felix Dowling. Henry Herr his partner is a step son. Funeral services will be Thursday at nine o clock at St Sintons church with burial at St Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. ‘Sintons Church
St. Johns Cemetery
Forest Hill and Nearby Visits Highlight Local Notes
Forest Hill residents share updates with Arley Cannon visiting relatives in Mattie county and Christy at Washington. James Carroll lost a valuable horse this week to lockjaw. Mrs. William Chattin visited her son, while Mrs. C. M. Rose and Me. M. J. Tomey visited a mother in Corvettsville. Alfred Daugherty and Bert Swailers with C M Rose went to Piinvllle on business. Steele township voters may vote on gravel road improvements.
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Arley Cannon
Mattie
Christy
Washington
James Carroll
Lock Jaw
William Chattin
Enoch
C. M. Rose
M. J. Tomey
Corvettsville
Alfred Daugherty
Bert Swailers
C.M. Rose
Inville
Steele Township
Property Transfers Chunk with Washington and Moore Township
A compact listing of varied deeds and transfers involving numerous individuals and parcels. Names include James L Irwin Henry Hoagland Enola Smith Ellen Smith and Oliver Walker among others, with locations focused on Washington and Montgomery areas and a mix of lots, wards, and sections. Transactions show quitclaims grants and dowers with varied monetary values, dates, and parcel descriptions, reflecting a busy land transfer page.
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James L. Irwin
Henry Hoagland
Electa
Hyatt Et
Alto
Hyatt
Lot
Washington
Liverpool
All Vital
Levinsawicd
Anney al Myers
Mina Myers
Dot
Icharles H Davis
Nathian
Brewer &W
Oliver Walker
Montgomery
John W Crawforn Aw
Decorah Ji
Tsitte Lerasters
Charles H' Haag &W
Lawra
Bwgiswg & Pt
Uirwin &W
Elsora
Griffitt
Idaac
Letmasters
Deborah
Peter A Sommers
Washington, Wright, J Clark & Wilson
George F Ellis
Sarah Critchlow
Renee Nel
Sarah Critchlowd
Grove
Iwd
Delynel
Siete M Burkhardt
Joseph Faust
Eas
Elizabeth
Hart
Ross Smith
Winten
Philip Hart
Bj Ross Smith
Ales
Henry McCanley
George E Williams
Sea
Ettie O'Neal
James B Morgan
Albert Horzali
HM White
Bridget Rooney
Mary M -Cava‘paugh
Loti
Tegart
John F Nixon
Epsom, Myers
Yadd
Leonard Malone
Jacob H. Wintklew
Cochran and Toleon Apply for Marriage License
Thomas L. Cochran and Cienia Toleon appear to be applying for a marriage license. The notice lists their names and the filing as part of official records. Local courthouse records will confirm the ceremony details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Cochran and
Cienia Toleon
Pike mystery man found. locals and authorities pursue leads
A descrip tion of a bike and a man identified as a missing resident from Petersburg prompts Pike authorities to investigate a possible link to a case. Mary Wells of Evansville and other witnesses provide details as investigations continue at Bonham's morgue and in surrounding towns.
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Silbusa
Pett Jr
Ted
Iimél
Petersburg
Peterburg
Fitternoon
Alfred
Bonham
Norgue
Wagins
Owling Greene
Jennings
Owen
Kentucky
Hackport
Todianapolis
Local Gazette Snippet on Health and Travel
Fragment summarizes health concerns and travel notes scattered from Waco to Loogootee. Mentions Tom Fegan and St. Patricks as names, with distant reference to a Sunday northbound trip and unclear epidemic jab context.
School on Sick List and Local Festivities
The article notes a pupil is on the sick list with a substitute teacher for the week. Miss Lola Carrico is at home. The annual peat festival at St Patrick's Church is set for Saturday night February 22. Smallpox affects one cage in the township and a member of T. O. Jackson’s family is ill.
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Gister
Lola Carrico
Looggotee
St .Patricks Church
Se ‘Township
T. O. Jackson
Local notes from Alfordsville and surrounding areas
Alfordsville residents and visitors from Mag City Washington Glendale Tipton and Monroe City are noted for various short business and church activities. Revs Tibbs and Pina reported on church engagements with revival closures and reassignment affecting local congregations.
Local Names and Daily Movements From Epsom Area
Receives a miscellany of brief mentions: Chas Osmon and G W Osmon in Epsom and nearby departures. J C Fairhurst, John Satterfield, Jacob Leichty, Samuel Stoll, Peter E Stoll, and Hiram Friesman seen on various trips or business. Mr and Mrs Joseph Stoll return to Illinois after a month’s stay. Edward Wilson sells Grand Hotel intest to move to farm north of herd.
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Chas. Osmon
Epsom
J.C. Fairhurst
Montgéthe
B. Limas
John Satterfield
Montgosety
Jacob Leichty
W. Osmon
Samuel Stoll
Toned
John Cave
Alicei Osmon
Isaac Yoder
Joseph Stoll
Ilinois
Edward Wilson
Elnora
Peter E Stoll
Odoneness
Hiram Friesman
Plainville
Thomas
Montgée
Windy Weather Delays Visits and Stops at Mt Olive
Mr and Mrs James host Edward visiting at Odun due to inclement weather. Mrs Edward Buckley returns Saturday after a visit with George Scudder. Rural carrier reports bad roads causing an hour daily delay. Sunday school at Mt Olive and nightly prayer meeting invite all. Protracted meetings at Bethel Church report conversions and additions.
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James
Edward
Odun
Buckley
Alica Thomas
Pootee
George Scudder
Mt. Olive Ze
Bethe! Church
Local Church Attendance Noted in Cornettstown Area
The Cornettstown region reports church and social notes with names such as Damon Willison of Epsom and Mrs Lars Herndon of Washington visiting family and residents. George Smith engaged in business in Washington on Tuesday while Rev J B Weeke of Washington was mentioned in church circles.
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The
Baptist Church
Damon Willison
Epsom
Lars Herndon
Washiton
Eliza Cornett
George Smith
Washi
D. A. ‘Myers
J. Bi Weeke
Wash
Poultry prices and sales term details noted
Fragmentary note lists prices for butter and eggs and mentions 1888 timing and selling notes. References cash for poultry and byes, butter, hens with a highest price paid claim.
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Mornday
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Indiana Railroads
AspragaPours
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Ger
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Donahue
Isthtant
Bonham’s Morgue
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Washinton
Inanapolis
J. W. Kellams
Riley
Kellama
Incishapolis
Kellams
Gibson County
Indianapolis
Laura ‘Bassett
Morning
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Dan
Lout Bassett
Mt.Gilead Cemetery
George Osman
Forest Hill
PIKE
William Rodintel
Mary Wels
Evansville
Sixth Street
Mse
South Washington
Fang Bean
Vialashington
Moalte Creek Cemetery
Ives Peck
Evans
Sville
Heldeck
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Loogootee
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Trainor
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Cornettsville
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