Note Found in Bottle Prompts Abduction Investigation
Fishermen found a note in a bottle in White River at Petersburg asking for help from a girl allegedly held captive near Portersville on the east fork. Dubois and Daviess county officers, along with others, launched searches and followed reports of camp sightings near High Rock and the Rayhill farm as investigators pursue the missing woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif George W. Harman
John H. McCafferty
Patrick McCrizaken
Washington
Fimanuel Gates
High Rock
Petersburg
Dubois County
East Fork
White River
Portersville
Big Rock
Nell Haworth
Whitney
Dubois
Daviess Counties
Rayhill Farm
Indianapolis
Daviess County
Father Lundergan’s First Solemn Mass
On July 5 1914 Rev John Lundergan eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Lundergan of St Archgets celebrated his first solemn mass at St Michaels. Assistants included Rev Matthews deacon Rev Gerdon and Rev owel o8 master of ceremonies. Master of Greencastle Rev Father Maber preached the sermon and praised the young priest to his congregation. Strong turnout from Washington Montgomery Loogootee St Patricks St Peters and St Marys attended the historic rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michaels
Lumdergan
Old Ireland
Solomon's Temple
Aaron
Christ
Maher
Mary Matthias
Washington
Montgomery
Loogootee
St. Patricks
St. Peters
St. Marys
John’ Lundergan
James Lundergan
St. Artchgets
Celebrant
Father Matthews
Father Gerdonce
Father Owel
Greencastle
Michael
Maber
Sue
Farmer Bound Over on Assault and Battery Charge
John Rhoades of south of Loogootee is bound over to Martin circuit court on a charge of assault and battery with intent to murder after a housekeeper, Elizabeth Knable, says he beat her with a club. He waived preliminary hearing before a Loogootee justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhoades
Loogootee
Martin Circuit
Elizabeth Knable
Rhoades
Local visitors and gatherings in Alfordsville area
NORTHERN REEVE Mrs Hazo Alford visited Elnora last week. Mr and Mrs John Edwards of Iola Kansas came Saturday to visit relatives. Marion Arvin was guest of Jim Arvin at Whitfeld Sunday. Jonathan Allen and son Onie visited Evansville to see Greene, gravely ill. Mrs Josephine McCain visited Canneburg. Farmers lodge held a picnic north of Alfordsville. Carnival attendees traveled to Loogootee. Dr W D Hedrick of Tennessee visited the Hedrick family and planned a Waterloo Indiana trip. Miss Helen Lemming from Indianapolis passed through to visit relatives at Alfordsville. James Gilley and mother visited Loogootee to see Jack and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazo Alford
Elnora
George Hedtick
John Edwards
Iola
Kansas
Marion Arvin
Jim’ ‘Arvin
Whitfeld
Jonathan Allen
Onie
Evansville
Josephine McCain
Cannerburg
Farmers’ Lodge
Arvingrove
Alfordsville
Loogootee
W. D. Hedrick
Tennessee
W. S. Hedrick
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Relief for Pain
Ad urges readers to regain activity by using Foley Kidney Pills to clear blood poisons alleged to cause rheumatic pain. Mentions Smith & Wip as the seller and describes symptoms like swollen joints and stiff muscles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Smith & Wip
Governor pardons Helen Ross in Lafayette case involving clairvoyants
Governor Ralston acted on the state board of pardons recommendations and pardoned Helen Ross, whose alias was McGehean, amid testimony that “folk of the road” clairvoyants influenced her. Her father, an old soldier, urged clemency as a curse threat enveloped the case while a palmistry racket and a watch theft surfaced in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
State Board of Pardons
State Board
Helen Ross
McGehean
Lafayette
cGehean
Indiana
Washington
Clarvoyants
Helen Hoss
Conspiracy case appeals move forward for Van Allen and Drake
In Daviess circuit court 1914, Van Allen and Drake seek transcript for appeal after conviction in a conspiracy trial. Wolfe is in prison in Michigan City. Padgett and others file praecipe to clerk Kiefer for appellate transcript. Perkins is acquitted. defense costs for full testimony likely around $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Allen
Perry Drake
W. H. Kiefer
Direuit Court
Gardiner, Tharp
Gardiner Wade & Padgett
Alvin Padgett
D. V. Wolfe
Michigan City
Drake
A. M. Perkins
State of
Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess
State of Indians
Van
Allen
Danel
Wolfe
Albert M. Parkins
H. Kiefer
Showers Factory Closure Cited Amid Trade Debate
Charles Sears, superintendent of the Bloomington plant, argues for a Republican Congress to restart business and voices support for Senator Bland in the upcoming November election. He says political leadership, not specific individuals, will determine the factory's fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Wilson
Charles Sears
Sears
Congress
Bland
Certification of Transcript Pleadings and Final Judgment
Legal notice requests certification of a transcript including affidavit filings motions to quash rulings pleas to affidavit trial verdict arrest of judgment and final judgment. It lists order book entries and requests the court certify the transcript as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixbove
Local News From Montgomery and Surrounding Towns
The column notes visits by Rev. S. B. Johnson and family to Montgomery, plus activities of Mrs. Fairchilds and Mrs. Bell. James Kennedy begins postmaster duties upon commission arrival. Clergy from Vincennes and Washington attend a church finance meeting. Socials and funerals mark the week, with a basket dinner at Bowmans Grove and several travels to Washington, Terre Haute, and Boonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Johnson
Sally
Alfordsville
Mary Fairchilds
Evansville
W. E. Bell
Oxedon Isenogle
Harrin & Bell Mill Company
James 'W' Kennedy
Nathan Fouts
Washington
Ray. S
Johnson
L. B. Church
James Farren
Mary Shull
Odd Fellows and
Rebakah
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Eva Billings
Noble
Clara Fisher
Weales Creek
U. B
Loogootee
William Cissell
Montgomery U. B
W. B. Tenbrook
Kansas City
Ed Rors
Mirs Lucy Clark
John P. Graber
Roulette
N. C
Theamax
Glendale
N. Fouts
Ttor
Chivreh
John Diseer
Wera
Arthur Rantash
Alvert Kratech
Florine Blumlein
Idiananotle
Wand Vee
Mra
Woman Woodling
van Toren
Mira Florence Slumlein
County Officers Report Third Quarter Revenue
County officers account for fer collections for last quarter and report totals.
Board approves April to June reports for county offices
The county board approves quarterly reports from the Recorder Clerk Sheriff and Auditor for April May and June. Recorder Vin Trees reports totals including 199 deeds 199180 mortgages 2097.15 and 21 mechanics liens. Clerk W J H Kiefer shows 380.95. Auditor Core lists transfer and tax deed fees totaling 96.26. Sheriff George W Harmon reports 251.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioner
County Recorder
W. JH. Kiefer
Core
Sherif George W. Harmon
Board of Accounts Rules Fees for County Officials
The Indiana Board of Accounts issues an opinion limiting sheriff and clerk fees. It says no fee for attending probate commissioner sessions, no per diem for juvenile court days when the circuit court is not in session, circuit court attendance fees only on actual session days, and no extra pay for caring for insane patients beyond reimbursed expenses. It also refrains from ruling on 1913 law authorizing certain in and out fees until the court decides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State ‘Board of Accounts
Vigo
Circuit Court
Samuel Drake Dies While Visiting Daughter in Shoals
Samuel Drake, a former Washington resident aged about sixty five, died during a visit to his daughter Mrs. Al Scarlett in Shoals. He had lived on West Walnut Street until about a year ago, worked at the shops in Washington, then made Flora his home. Drake was a Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals
Samuel Drake
West Walnut Street
al Scarlett
Drake
Washington
Flora
Runaway on Main Ends in Horse Wreck at Ward Street
A runaway horse pulling a wagon travailed down Main Street colliding with a livery barn and the Renue Shoe Store. The horse fell forward badly skinning itself and the wagon sustained damage. The incident caused minor property damage with no further injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Barmett’ & Fone
Renue, Ahoe
Real Estate Transfers Listed For Washington Area
A series of property transfers shows William DP Byers adm. to Allen E. Hogue of multiple tracts totaling 126 acres. Ida Byers widow to Allen E. Hogue 126 acres. Peter R. Wadsworth to Hellman C. Wadsworth including Liverpool lots. Ella Yatel to Steve Surl cup in Griffiths First AGO. Horace B. Steele to Bertha Rydberg. Oscar M. Albright et al by sheriff to Ephraim J. Keith. Nora A. Sullivan to Annie M. Wallace in South Washington. Thomas R. Walker & Ww to James A. Norris including Ayer's Second add. parcels. Norris to C A Kidwell and 1-2 part of Ayer's Second add. with various lot and loc. references. Total values listed include 3500 and 900 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William DP. Byers
Allen E. Hogue
East End
West End
Ida Byers
Peter R
Ago
Horace B. Steele
Bertha Rydberg
Oscar M. Albright
Sherif
Ephriam J. Keith
Nora A. Sullivan
Annie M. Wallace
South
Washington
Thomas R. Walker
James A. Norris
Ayer
Ts Rv
Aged couple celebrates sixty first wedding day in Odon
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burrell of Odon marked their sixty first anniversary Tuesday at home. Twenty five attended including children Sam Burrell and wife of Terre Haute Hi H Burrell of South Bend James A Burrell and wife of Odon Mrs W R O'Dell of Odon and Harley Burrell and daughters Edith and Amy of Linton. Mrs Burrell wore her wedding gown and horse hair bracelet. Mr Burrell is 85 and Mrs Burrell 79. both active and in good health. Ellen Garten and Rose Culmer sent flowers. A fine wedding dinner was served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Burrell
Odon
Sam Burrell
Terre Haute
Mr. Burrell
Mrs. Burrell
Ellen Garten
Rose Culmer
Mrs. Stella Lamb Seeks Divorce and Maiden Name
Stella M Lamb filed for divorce from Golden E Lamb in circuit court. She cites cruelty including striking and insults, abandonment without support, and habitual drunkenness. She requests restoration of her maiden name Stella M Fettie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden E. Lamb
Stella ‘M. Lamb
Circuit Court
Padgett & Burris
Campaign marching club for Vincennes Republicans planned
A plan in Vincennes aims to form a uniformed marching club to back the coming campaign. Leaders expect a meeting within ten days to organize a permanent group modeled after Indianapolis Marion Club. Members pay for their own uniforms, with eligibility open to all Republicans who support the cause. An estimated 300 men could join quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremely
Vincennes
Republicans of
Marion Club
Indianapolis
Bloodhounds Track Thieves From Pennyville to Mill
Vincennes bloodhounds followed a Pennyville Hedrick store break in Reeve township for about a mile and a half to a saw mill. Officers found thirty five cents hidden under lumber after a careful search. Arrests may follow from the dogs’ work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Hedrick
Pennyville
Reeve Township
Wheat Field Fire Burns Two Acres of Corn Nearby
A spark from a passing engine ignited 181 shocks of wheat and a clover field, scorching two acres of corn on the Renton Bennett farm two miles west of Oden. Luther Sears was overcome by the heat and received medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton
Bennett
Oden
Luther Sears
Prints picture of Dr Willeford at state conference
A photo in The Indianapolis Star shows Dr G W Willeford of Washington who attended the progressive state conference in Indianapolis. Willeford serves on the state advisory committee. Notice of final settlement filed by Ezra Matting administrator for the estate of Lefton Osborn with Sept 7, 1914 hearing date set in the Davis circuit court. interested parties to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star Today
G. ‘W. Willeford
Washington
Indianapolis
Willeford
FINAS
Lefton Osborn
Rn l
Daviess Sircuit Court
Ezra Matting
Stephen EE. Myers
Ane
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Father Bleuel
Jander Bon
Father Maher
Father Hammel
Father Lundergans
Polk
Board OF Accounts
Smith & Winton
Gorn
Paul Keennedy
Clgar
Bulading
Clawif
Local Statistics
Austin Howard
William Austin
Lavine Howard
Davis - Klee
Robert Ferdinand Davis
Sophia Beatrice Klee
Hirths
Euoo
Old Post
Lodianat
Sarah A. Grismore
Araminta Burress
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Attoneys
Philip W. Osman
Oliver M. Vance
Mattingly & Myers
Ary Honey
James Pernins
Hastings
Allen & Hastings
Powse
Nancy J. Moore
Gertrude Bailey
Qowst
Mary E.cornett
J. Raney
Michael A. Ryan
W. B. Tembrogy
Julia Shark
Sadie Odurphy
Belle Myers
William Dant. Gawit
igcCowpean
Puta. Ville
Jnd
Sowat
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