Deaths: Mary Schaner and Walter Ward pass away
Mary Schaner fourteen daughter of Adam Schaner a Harrison township farmer died Sunday after a long illness of consumption. Funeral was Tuesday at 10:30 from Aikman's Creek church burial in adjoining cemetery. Walter Ward formerly of this city died in Phoenix Arizona hospital Monday morning. He was a plumber here years ago and left Washington six years ago. Ward native of North Vernon belonged to Woodmen of the World and the Ogeechee Tribe of I Q O R M. Leonard Ward a brother died several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schaner
Adam Schaner
Harrison Township
Aikman's Creek Church
Walter Ward
Phoenix
Arizona
John Ward
van Trees Street
Washington
Mr. Ward
North Vernon
Woodmen of the World
Leonard Ward
Depository Law Yields Interest for County Funds
Austin Porter reports six month interest totaling 1026.93 from seven county depositories with June receipts totaling 253.12 from Washington National Bank Peoples National Citizens Loan and Trust Odon National Montgomery National Citizens of Elnora and Farmers of Plainville. Last year interest exceeded 2000 under the depository law, previously the county earned none from public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Porter
Porter
Daviess County
Washington National Bank
Peoples National
Citizens Loan and Trust Company
Odon National
Montgomery National
Elnora
Plainville
Slimp enters mayor race as Hart and Thompson eye clerks
Thomas D. Slimp authorizes his formal announce ment as a candidate for mayor. Philip Hart nears a decision to run for city clerk, with Earl Thompson also considering the clerk nomination. Mayor Russell may seek another term though no decision has been made amid renewed talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Slimp
Philip Hart
Earl Thompson
Russell
Woman fires at burglar during home invasion
Mrs. Brewer heard burglars at work about 10 30 PM and fired from the front door at a prowler fleeing across the rear lot but missed. Police notified of the break in at James Brewer’s east Van Trees street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brewer
Stranger in town files support suit against missing husband
In April a widow, Mrs. Cora E. Gray, filed for support in Daviess circuit court alleging her husband, Gray, deserted her since April 19. She claims personal property valued at 100 dollars and ten acres in Warrick county worth 300 dollars belong to him, seeks 600 dollars and a court sale of the estate. The complaint names Hastings Allen Hastings and T. D. Slimp as her attorneys. the case is set for the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora E. Gray
Washington
Warrick
Gray
iMrs
Daviess
Hastings, Allen &. Hastings
T. D. Slimp
Phony Diamond Swindle Reported in Indiana and Washington
A warning about a traveling pair of well dressed men and two women posing as legitimate sellers rings with fake diamonds. They target wealthy offices and merchants offering rings at low prices then seek large loans. Police were notified in Marion after attempts failed and the suspects fled town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Meni
Marion
Shese
Ureke
Bett
Young Wright Improves at Knapp Sanitarium
Harold Wright son of John Wright of Sullivan is reported better at the Knapp sanitarium on East Main Street after a critical illness. Three physicians attended him through the night. he arrived yesterday morning from Loogootee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wright
John Wright
Sullivan
Knapp Sanitarium
East Main Street
Young Wright
Loogootee
WIFE DESERTION REQUISITIONS CURTAILED IN STATE
Governor Marshall orders that requisitions in wife desertion cases be used only when desertion stems from quarrels or hardships and the husband shows intent to remain. The move aims to end filing desertion papers solely to secure a husband’s presence in divorce or civil actions. A second chapter in Harvey Gray’s disappearance is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cominion
Hastings
Marshall
Harvey Gray
Weekend Social and Rural Courier Notes
Mrs Ella Fitzpatrick and aunt Mrs Margaret Sause visited in Sugar land last week. Numerous locals travel to Washington and Vincennes for visits and church events. A county list shows Montgomery rural carriers’ 1908 09 year totals with ordered counts and fees. The new Bogard township schools at Epsom and Cornettsville begin construction for Sept 1909 opening. A Fourth of July family reunion marks 85th birthday for Mrs Margaret Osman with four generations present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Fitzpatrick
Sugarland
Margaret Sause
Ladies and Society of the First Christian Church
Mark Skemp
Blanche Groves
Mary
Herbert Carter
Bessie Keller
C. L. Wilson
Danville
Central Normal
Elijah Groves
Keller
Groves
Jacob Groves
Annie Johnson
Edwardsport
John Groves
Plainville
Lays Dickinson
Gladys McWilliams
Washington
Orla Myers
Leo Gootee
Odon
T. B. Cox
H. D. Carter
Cornettsville
Troy
Sidney Bowman
Enid Groves
E. Cox
John van Ostram
Frank Cox
Loogootee
Lester Cummings
W. H. Carter
Chicago
Mason Webber
I. Roland Christ
George Wilson
Elnora
Large crowd attends Danville-Unions game at Bicknell
Plainville notes a busy sports weekend with a Danville Unions and Bicknell game in nearby town. Fans plan to see Red Sox vs Odon in Odon Sunday. Local happenings include a new school grading project and a fire that destroyed Henry Heibecker’s blacksmith shop and Owen Booker’s saloon, with bucket brigades preventing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B McHaley
Ellottsvile Waoere
Bicknell
Danville
Red Sox
Odon
Mayme Dyal
Farmersburg
Thn Kiefer Orchestra
Washington
John Wells
C. K. McKittrick
Third Street
Henry Heibecker
Owen Booker
Canning Factory Nears Completion Amid Growing Industry Hopes
The report notes a loss of about 2500 dollars with partial insurance coverage. Master Thomas Greenwood of Odon visits, and the nearly finished factory is praised as highly equipped and modern ready for the earnest crops. County Auditor Nugent helped organize the company as mumps and whooping cough spread locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Greenwood
Odon
Nugent
Community notes reveal weekend visits and weather delays
Mr and Mrs James Singleton visited with Thomas Singleton and Mrs Ennis with her father at Possum Hollow. Doves show better corn prospects in White River bottom but wet weather harms crop. Residents with ties to Washington and Glendale attended socials and picnics. Wheat thrashing delayed by weather. Dr Ridgeway of Washington made a professional visit. Fourth of July gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Singleton
Thomas Singleton
Elmer Ennis
Ennis
Emery Lett
Washington
Frank Cosby
Arthur Lett
Arilla Lett
Jesse Beasley
Adenaid Dalla
Singleton
Charley Vealy
Glendale
Dr. Ridgeway
Thils
Jackson Pond
George ‘Scudder
Steven Grubeard
A. E. Ragsdale
Fourth of July Socials and Visits Reported in Corning
A series of community notes describes residents attending the Fourth of July celebration at Alfordsvie and various visits. William Kellett and Alphonsus Smith were seen in Montgomery and Washington, while Bert Bradley and his wife were visiting Mrs. Hettie Brewer. O'Brien and family from Bramble visited local relatives, and multiple families hosted guests over the weekend. A large crowd attended St Patricks lawn events with a real sum realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfordsvie
Willian Kellett
Montgomery
Alphonsus Smith
Washington
Bert Bradley
Loo' Gootee
Tim
Loogootte
James Griffin
St. Patricks Lawn
George Norris
Virgil Raney
Patrick Molloy
FE. T. O'Conner
Eaglesville
Margaret Fanning
Mary's
Shelton
Rose Fegan
Ella Murphy
Louigsville
Stachie Ash
Lena Yonel
Cornettsville Dinner Attendees Reported Damaged Crops
In Cornettsville reports indicate crops damaged by TEC captains. George Summitt attended Plainville Tuesday. Supper attendees at Epsom Saturday night included Harrison Eaton Bert Williams Miss Bertha and Miss Lucy Templin. Strs¢.0ar Fleenor and Miss Myrtle Eatons were at Plainville Saturday. Be aane Connell and two daughters of Odon and Mrs Will also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Summitt
Plainville
Epsom
Harrison Eaton
Bert Williams
Bertha
Lucy _Templin
Fleenor
Myrtle Eatonswere
Bea Ane Connell
Daugheers
Odon
Will
Banns Published for Jordan and Corcoran Marriage
John Jordan and Mayme Corcoran had their banns read at St Simons church on Sunday as preparations begin for a July 20 ceremony. Corcoran, daughter of Michael Corcoran, recently left her clerk post at Cabel and Kauffman. Jordan works at B and O Southwestern shops, son of James Jordan. Also noted is the recent license grant to Walter Ritter and Versie V Mallet, Bogard township residents, ages 18 and 16 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Corcoran
St. Simons Church
Corcoran
Michael Corcoran
Southeast Sixth Street
Cabel ‘ & Kauffman
Jordan
B. & O. Southwestern
James Jordan
Seneff Family and Relatives Gather for Weekend Visit
Seneff and daughter of near Odon spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W H Patetraon. Terre Haute residents Mr and Mrs Suimit’, visited their son George and family on Wednesday. Quarterly meeting 3 held Friday night and Saturday morning. Rev C E Asbury of Vincennes preached Friday night. Mr and Mrs Jacob Cornett were at Washington Friday. James Sparks was in Sugar Land Monday. Miss Lillian Chandler returned from a visit at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Street
Washington
W. A. Grannan
Danville
Montgomery
Henry Graber
Alfred B. Coyle
George B. Brown
Royal G. Allison
John Rutherford
Ray
Edgar Schultz
Vincennes
Anna Bruner
Audrey Slinkard
I Irene Healy
Indianapolis
Austin Sanrum
West Baden
Cecil Slinkard
Russell Slinkard
Walter Weimer
Daily Baker
The
Christian Church
Joseph Leppert
Bea McPherson
James McPherson
Roger Kirkwood
Ray McPherson
Tey Summers
C. W. Slinkard
Audrey
Lonnie Dant
B. Hastings
Etta McAtee
Loogootee
Omer Matthews
Frank Dixon
James Parker
Ed Baily
Gilmour
Frank Hunter
Little Dancaster
David Gimlin
Eaglesville
Jacob Stull
Ss. M. Williams
Charles Williams
Shoals
Bell
R Stalenp
Odon
H. Callahan
Agnes
Tillie Dant
Joe Dally
Ernest’ Arvin
Trinity Springs
Lyman Carrico
George ‘ Drew
Alex Clark
Hiram Lichty
Will Kennedy
Leverne
Arch Kerr
Mary E. Michaels
Josepha Lundergan
Michael Lunder
J. F. Michaels
Earl Catshall
New Albany
Hiram McCracken
Cecil
Union Grove
Wis
R. W. McCracken
William Masge
James Sparks
Sugarland
Lillian Chandler
Concord Church to Host July Meetings in Northern Bogard
In Northern Bogard, Concord church plans a series of meetings starting Monday night July 12 as the church nears completion. The report notes social visits by Miss Flossie Barley and Miss Edith Barley, along with local residents John Shaken, Miss Chestine Doane, Miss Mayme Done, and Miss Anna Bratton. A large Sunday school crowd attended at Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Church
Flossie Barley
Chestine Doane
John Shaken
Miss Mayme
Miss Chestine
Doane
Thomas Keller
Anna Bratton
Edith Barley
Kentucky
Washington
Mr. Allen
Concord
James ‘Doane
Epsom
Britten by a Pup
Wil Orr a notype operator of Sullivan known in Washington was bitten Tuesday night by a pup he was playing with. He is under a physician care and will be off work for several days. The incident led Sullivan town board to order officers to strictly enforce the muzzling of dogs ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Orr
Sullivan
Washington
Orr
Mattingly Expected Visits Salt Lake Tribune Reporter
Joan R Mattingly a Salt Lake City Tribune reporter is due Sunday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs James Mattingly The Herald former editor James Mattingly left the Herald two years ago to work at the Tribune and has since excelled in a top reporting role at Salt Lake City paper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan R. Mattingly
Salt Lake City Tribune
James Mattingly
Mattingly Wiselty
The
Herald
Salt Lake
Tribiune
German butcher struck by southbound train near city
Charles Waltz a traveling German butcher sleeping beside the track northwest of town was struck by a southbound passenger train due at 11 56 am. The train was slow and Waltz escaped with a few bruises and no serious injuries. He lists Grand Rapids Michigan as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Waltz
Waltz
Walta
Grand Rapids
Mich
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Depository Law
Slimp
Neighborhood News
Corning
John Jordan
Walter J. Ritter
Versie V. Mallett
Walter
Ritter
Miss Mallett
Bogard Township
Bogard
Britten
Mattingly
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