Robert Wilson the forger tracked by investigators
Robert Wilson, once a persuasive churchgoer and real estate con artist, is in Michigan City prison serving a fourteen year term after pleading guilty to forging a deed to obtain 3000 dollars. Investigations by E. B. Hastings trace a long fraud career across multiple states, with aliases and forged documents uncovered through photos, letters, and Masonry contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wobert Wilson
Robert Wilson
Michiigan City
Wilson
Washington
Waois
Michigan City
E. B. Hastings
Minneapolis
Minn
A. M. Zeigler
Hastings
Frank Corriston
Miss Zeigler
Mr. Corriston
Lake of the Isles Boulevard
Robert Willison
Philadelphia
Frank Zeigler
Brooklyn
N. Y
Chicago
Royal Arch’ Masonic Lodge
William F. Tracy
St. John R. A
Jackson B. Thomas
Thomas
Tracy
Warden Reid
R. Beasley
W. E. Stone
Mr. Hastings
Mr. Tracy
Dewiddler
Johans
Masonic
West
Iowa
Corinthian
Reid
Lightning Strikes Home. Family Survives Miraculously
Washington reports a severe lightning storm with constant flashes for nearly two hours. The sole major damage hit the James Allen home just outside the city limits, destroying the two room dwelling while all occupants, including Mr and Mrs Allen and their two children, escaped injury. The bed and window sill were damaged as the house collapsed but no one was shocked. Insurance covers the Allen loss. fire alarm systems remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Allen
Banns of Walter Kidd and Anna Sheron Published
The banns for Walter Kidd and Anna Sheron, a popular young couple, were published for the first time Sunday morning at St Simon Church. Kidd works in the machine department at the shops, while Sheron was a trimmer at the Kar misslipery store and is noted as one of Washingtons most charming young women. The marriage is planned for mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kidd
Mies
Anna
Heron
West
Visit Sends Mira Many Garney Back Home
Mira Many Garney returned to her bridge after a visit in this city with Mrs. W411 Brennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Many Garney
Ibridge
W411
Brennan
Story of Old Slave in Indiana Reveals Slavery to Freedom
In Martin County Tribune narrative Judge Gar diner recalls a South Carolina family that sold a enslaved man who sought yearly visits to his wife and children. After escapes north and jail holds, he earns land, remarries in Indiana, and his sons are heirs to a substantial portion. The tale ends with a respected descendant still living near Washington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos T. McCarty
Martin County
W. R. Gardiner
Daviess County
South Carolina
Mississippi River
Joey
Carolina
Kentucky-Tennesse
Washington
Indiana
Memorial Day Observed by Washington Court 169
Washington Court 169 of the Tribe of Ben Hur held its annual memorial service Sunday in hot weather with wide attendance. Rev Frank Burns spoke on fraternal orders and civilization, honoring deceased lodge members. Processions moved from K of P hall to Oak Grove cemetery for graveside rites and decorations. The court, ten years old, remains flourishing in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Court
Tribe of
Wall
East Main
Third Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Washington Court of the Order
Double Rainbow Seen Over County At Night
Residents observed a rare perfect double rainbow in the eastern sky Saturday night after a passing storm. The moonlit mist reflected off light rain, creating two brilliant bows with the upper one more distinct. The phenomenon lasted about ten minutes before fading as the moon disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fFersons
Watc
Valuable horse of Robert Crane dies in harvest field
A valuable horse owned by Robert Crane a farmer in Washington townswip dropped dead in a harvest field a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Crane
Washington
Local option law under challenge in Indiana
Indianapolis readers see Judge Dodge rule the local option act unconstitutional, a stance echoed by State Senator Proctor. The high court will delay action on all local option appeals until after the vacation term as briefs argue about title body consistency and the act’s prohibition aims.
Constitutional challenges to county liquor license laws and state powers
The text discusses 1876 supplementary provisions challenging the removal of judicial power over licenses and refunds by counties and cities. It argues the local option act conflicts with constitutional separation of powers and the timing of statutory effect by popular vote, raising issues about suspending general laws by county vote. It cites thirty five points and emphasizes the legislature's control of enactment timing and the limits on state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lcenses
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Audhority
RAGSDALE OFF FOR EUROPE TOURS HILLS IN EUROPE
New York correspondent for the Cincinnati Times-Star notes T E Ragsdale a former keypuncher from Daviess County heads to Europe. He will work as traveling representative for Hills Tours escorting teachers and others to European venues. He plans to meet royalty and gather information before returning in August to resume work as guide and philosopher for any troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cincinnati Times-Star
Daviess County
T. E. Ragsdale
Times-Star
Europe
Ragedale
Hill's Tours
Cincinnati
Young Girl Caught With Carnival in Owensboro
Owensboro attorney J P Whittinghill arrived in the city hunting Pearl Jackson a fifteen year old who vanished with a carnival. He located her with the dancing girls show on East Fourth street near the Hyatt Hotel after carnival workers resisted inquiry. The girl, daughter of widow Mrs Laura Jackson, has a good reputation. Another Owensboro girl of a similar age left with the carnival last week but was not sought by Whittinghill. He returned Sunday with the Jackson girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Whittingholl
Owensbooro
Pearl Jackson
Owensboro
Whittinghil
Gopber
East Fourth Street
Hyatt ‘Hotel
Carnival
Whit‘tinghill
Birl
Laura Jackson
Carnival Company
Walttinghil
Jackson
Sunday Heat Record Report From Washington
Sunday brought the season’s hottest weather in Washington with a 88 degree high reached at 2 pm. The day proved nearly unbearable as a breeze finally arose to ease the heat and people sought cooling drinks, ices, and streetcar rides to escape the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
City to buy park land adjoining Commercial Club tract
City council approved purchasing about forty acres from the Commercial Club for a public park at $100 per acre. An additional $100 per acre may be paid if a factory is built on adjacent land within 160 days, boosting land value. Plans include improving grounds, possibly extending streetcar service, and potential lake amenities with small access fees. A bond issue to cover the purchase was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Johnson, Hyatt Horrall
Colbert
Smoot and Wise
Hopkins
Train Narrow Escape From Washout Near Loogootee
A west bound night passenger train narrowly escaped wreck after floodwaters washed out the B and O Southwestern right of way west of the Harmony site. The track bed was destroyed in three sections, ties left exposed, delaying Train 12 and Train 3 for about two hours while section crews from Montgomery, Shoals and Loogootee repaired the damage. No injuries reported among passengers or crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longootee
Old Harmony Tank
Delay in commencing treatment cited for kidney irregularity
An old notice warns delaying treatment for a slight kidney irregularity may lead to serious kidney disease. It claims Foley's Kidney Remedy could restore worn tissues and strengthen kidneys. Sold by Smith and Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Soldby Smith and
Winton
Yardley Wounded in Porch Cannon Incident
In Worthington on June 30 Herbert Yardley, son of R. K. Yardley, was severely wounded by Town Marshal Thompson after officers pursued youths lighting cannon crackers on porches. Thompson says the first shot was in the air to frighten them and the second, accidental, struck Yardley in the hip and thigh as he stumbled amid community uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Herbert ‘Yardley
R. K. Yardley
Tohmpson
Yardley
Thompson
Early kidney and bladder trouble warned by remedy notice
If people with symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble realize their danger they would start Foley's Kidney Remedy without delay. The medicine stops pain, corrects irregularities, and strengthens the organs, reducing risk of Bright's disease. Sold by Smith and Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Smith
Win‘ton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indianapolis
Judge Dodge of Golden
Robert E. Proctor
Judge Dodge
Proctor
Supreme Court
Shirts’ & Fetig
Ferdinand Winter
George McPherson
Noblesville
McPher
Hamilton County
McPherson
Lse
Ragsdale
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!