County Commissioners Allowances And Expenditures Ledger
Ledger of county expenses listing numerous names and firms with payments to offices, gas light and telephone companies, roads and bridges, poor relief, and various township accounts. Named individuals include Milton Fitzgerald, John Daily, Horrall Bros, George Smith, W. W. Barnett, and many others across townships such as Barr Steele Washington and Van Buren. Entries cover services, materials, and commissions totaling substantial sums, with references to Gazette & Herald and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Herndon
L. FP
Huonne Meier
Louie” ‘Lauby
A. H. Holder
Edward Akéster
Ellis
Commissioners’ Court
Milton Fitzgerald
W.W. Barnett
Thomas Nugent
Gazette & Herald
T. M. Searss
Board of Review
C. Truelove
W. H. Bunch
Mint iFrank
Barr Township
McPherson
Michaels
Montgomery Merc. Co
Jacob Hawkins
Martin Cahill
E. W. Matthews
L. B. Spalding
Joseph, ‘Cheevers
Poetea
James Drew
Eaard
Od L. Standiford
E. R. Carter
Elrod Ferts
Elmore
William Smelzer
Black & Whitman
B. Elrod
Steele Township
Foust & Hedden
John Vickery
Veale
Mitchell Jones
Fe Parks Cheecsee Eee
Washington Apn Cameron Hyatt
Adam Ebler
W. Barnett
Watson & Co
Petey A
L. Whetsell
Crane & Co
W. L. Wright
Beck Bros
Hugh Millis
Vondersmith & Riester
M. H. Wilson & Co
John D. Montgomery
Cletis Montgomery
James L. Cropp
Henry Wood
Albertson & Adams
Washington Township
Gravelee
Samuel Lucas
John D. Moore & Co
Watons
George Faith
Harrison Township
O. EL
Reeve Township
Madison Township
Abraham & Ca
Eres
Ziba Webster
van Buren
Grant Faith
Albion Horrall, Irs
Elkanah Allen
Carnahan Co
Horrall Bros
Fea
W. W. Barnett
O. BE. Lett Co
C. L. Rowland
Hays & Pickett
William Sims
William Shanks
Hugh McKernan, Sr
Wiliam Moore
Herman Johnson
Frank Myers
Thomas Shake
Sheridan Todd
Joseph Hardwick
James Ketchem
Green Johnson
L. Tomey
Louis Clements
Clement Hains
Jacob Elkins
Jenna
Blooms Milling Co
Ora Hardware Co
Palth
George Hardwick
Ed Cunningham
George Drummond
James Bales
George Hackler
Gee
W. A.wallace
Thomas Heffernan
Ebrge McNabb
McNabb
Joseph Haley
Thomas Melton
Arthur McCracken O
tJohn McCracken
Charles Stinkard
George Dally
A.M. Faith
Wees
Andrew Christy
Pillate Calvin Truelove
John Sawyer
Eatele
M. Yocum
Lanzo Booker
Bi Daugherty, Jr
Andrew Wison
Seth Hinkle
M. Rutherford
B. F. Corlett
Ke Burks
Eorge Miller
Nowling
Hatfield & Palmer
William Kidwell
J. PF. Clements
Andrew Reister
George Williams
Hawkey Willisss
Eroy Cannon
Ae Kee
Apes Sinclair
A, Smith
Bi Wallace
Zinkan
Johin DD
Moore & Co
Valentine Merker c
O. Chattin
Eese
Bargain Sale Announced With Deep Reductions
A city sale advertises low prices on wash ties straw hats and fancy hose. Odd trousers and T shirts are offered at steep discounts with most items marked down to a fraction of their regular price. The store promises broad cut prices across the entire stock to save money for customers.
Republican Prosperity At Tax Board Hearing
The Indianapolis Star reports that railroad executives boast of prosperity as state tax commissioners hear figures in July. Board member comments call it republican phreeyrmnney with Commissioner Parks M. Martin and John G. Wingate weighing in on the political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Indianapolis Star
Parks M. Martin
Martin
John G. Wingate
Pearl brings misfortune to Vincennes digger James Catt
James Catt, a prussel digger, found a fine Wabash river pearl and traveled to Vincennes where police reported he lost $100 after celebrating with alcohol. He had sold the gem for $180 but awoke to discover his money gone after he fell asleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Catt
Vincennes
Catt
Mrs. Rose Shryer Dies After Operation in Bloomfield
Mrs Rose Shryer wife of ex Postmaster Joe E Shryer and a leading Bloomfield society figure died late Wednesday evening following an operation. She was fifty two years old and News of her death shocked the community as few knew of her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Shryer
Joe E Shryer
Bloomfield
Ex Mayor Bidaman and Attorney Found Guilty of Contempt
Edwin J. Bidaman former Terre Haute mayor and his attorney Louis Relohinda were found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Stimson. Each was fined one cent and costs after a restraining order barred bidaman and agents from interfering with city council proceedings. Bidaman said he is satisfied with the ruling and will drop the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Bridaman
Terre Maute
Louis Relohinda
Stimson
Superior Court
Hidaman
Courtesiman
Reichman
Bidaman
Tie
Fire destroys large barn on Vincennes area farm
A barn on the Simsonson and Reed farm, one quarter mile west of Vincennes on the Lawrenceville road, burned at about 4 AM Wednesday. A horse and several other farm assets were lost. insurance stood around 250 dollars. Alfred Simsonson found the blaze. six horses were in the stable, four rescued, one euthanized due to injuries, two perished. Cause unknown. gate found open raises incendiary possibility, though spontaneous combustion in newly placed hay is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsonson & Reed
Vincennes
Lawrenceville Road
About &Seo
Alfred Simsongon
Unme
Shnsenson
Local Sheriff Holds Prisoner in Jeffersonville Custody
A message from Sheriff Peabaker at Scott City Indiana states he has one prisoner, Spores, alleged murderer of Douglass Fawbaugh. The prisoner will be kept at Jeffersonville until the October term of the Scott circuit court. A judge argues against the plan and Scottsburg residents question the decision.
Bullet in Heart Death at Henderson City Hospital
Nathanial Jackson a 23 year old Black man died at Henderson Kentucky city hospital after living eight weeks with a bullet in his heart. Dr HH W Edwards attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathanial Jackson
Henderson
HH. W. Edwards
Postmortem Note on 32cal Bullet Under Heart Apex
A coroner described a wound where a 32 caliber bullet rested just under the skin above the heart apex, having passed almost through the organ. The report notes the bullet's location and trajectory as key details of the fatal injury.
Shoats Killed After Escape From Rushville Field
Daniel Brown and son kept four hundred shoats near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Rushville. An opening in the fence let the herd reach the tracks. Many were drawn to cinders, and a freight train struck, killing nineteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brown and Son
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rushville
Odon Realty Buys 213 Acres West of Odon Township
Odon Realty closes on 213 acres of Madison township land west of Odon for 14000 dollars. The owners were Grant Stoy Elias J Smith and J D Mole. The buyer is William L Collings of Oakland Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Realty Company
Madison Township
Odon
Grant Stoy
Elias J. Smith
J. D. Mole
William L. Collings
Oakland Il
Labor Leaders Target Congressional Votes With Blacklist
Labor leaders in national affairs are intensifying efforts to influence the upcoming elections and have prepared a blacklist of representatives who have not voted with labor.
Mitchell acquitted in Seattle in Creffield killing case
George Mitchell who shot and killed Franz Edmund Creffield, leader of the Holy Rollers sect, alleging Creffield wronged his sisters, was found not guilty at Seattle Washington on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mitchell
Franz
Edmund Creffield
Holly Rollers
Creffield
Seattle
Wash
Fairbanks I njured in Danville Wisconsin Car Crash
An automobile carrying Vice President Fairbanks collided with a bogey driven by Joseph M. Dougherty near Danville Wisconsin. Fairbanks escaped injury while Dougherty sustained painful injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Joseph M. Dougherty
Danville
Mr. Dougherty
Wage Advance Applies in Mills Across Several Mass Rhode Island Towns
An advance of 5 percent in wages took effect Monday in cotton mills across thirty or more cities towns and villages of southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. About 45 000 operatives are benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Indiana Traction Company Becomes Largest Electric Line Network
By a merger effected Wednesday the Indiana Traction company absorbs enough lines to become the largest electric traction system in the world, now controlling 343 miles of track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Traction Company
Higgest Elect
Herr Taken to Hospital for the Insane
Elizabeth Herr was taken to the hospital for the insane at Evansville today accompanied by her mother and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Herr
Evansville
Largest grain crop in country’s history reported
Government July 1 condition shows total grain output near 291,444,000 bushels with wheat leading gains. Corn and oats prospects brighten as acreage expands. Export demand in Europe rises. farmers expect high prices and record yields across states, with winter wheat surpassing earlier records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taitake Poe Bn
Europe
Acurica
United States
Department of Agriculture
Howver
Michigan
Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup Cleanses Without Irritation
The promotion notes that That Is the watchword for Ortho Laxative Fruit Syrup which cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation. Sold by Smith and Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith and Winton
Attendance records mark India term and boarding rules
Attendance of SSS at the India nominal six weeks term set records for the term. The six week term began about ten years ago with enrollment rising each year. Miss Grivkdon, dean of women, ruled that women students may not roam in a boarding house with male boarders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SSS
India
Sregun
Miss Grivkdon
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Folay’s Honey and Tar claims immediate asthma relief and possible cure if used early. Sold by Smith and Winton. Foley’s Kidney Cure advertised for summer kidney irregularities, with the line urging readers to tend to the kidneys using Foley’s product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith and Winton
Foley
Summit Mine Strike Drags On with Unsettled Labor
No effort has been made to settle the New Summit mine strike near Linton. About 100 workers remain idle as Black Creek mine owners threaten work stoppage if slate is not removed by Thursday. The district faces potential wider coal-delivery disruption and lingering wage agreement disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muinent Linton
Black Brecking
yPhureday
Linton
Elaventh
Butler Claims Assertion by Amos W. Butler
The statement cites Amos W. Butler, identified as a secretary, asserting a point. The details specify Butler’s role and the nature of the claim within the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
Servetary
The
Father Sacrifices Life to Save Son Amid Mine Collapse
Alfred Baston died in a Wilfred mine accident in Sul livan county after pushing his son to safety as a slate roof collapsed. The boy was badly crushed but survived, and Baston’s fellow workers found him hours later. He leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baston
Wilfred
Sullivan County
Baston
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Commissioners
Allowanges
Philander McHenry
John Dally
Gazette @ Herald
Horrall ‘Brog
Milton
H. Halderbeigh Co
Petaanse Hees Télephone Co
M.S. Carnahan Co
Sechrist
Noah
Milton Fitsgerald
Court House
Home Telephone Co
M. J. Carnahan Co
McCarty & Smith
City
Folson & Ben
Cabel & Kauffman
Frank Catshall
Fred. Garrison
Grant Myers
Tilford Kutch
PF. Kutsch
William Zigler
John. Helm
Frank Zinkan
John Hogatt
Ben Hoffar
H. J. Swick” ' Anderson
Thebold. Co
John West
William Brummitt Balk
Cooper
Caeeen Tilford Kutch
John Fordyce
Charles “Spanhour
John Colbert
Richard Chadd
James A, Swick
Mary A
Smith
Vay
Elkanah ‘Allen
Vincennes Bridge Co
Horran Bros
Mary Fish John D
Morgand Ste
A A. ‘ Helm
Init
Sumer
Ellinois Man
ELKS
Henderson Lodge of Elks
Tovernment
State Board of Charities
John 3. Fernett
Jeffersonville
Clark County
Indiana
Indianapolis
Richmond
Hig
Madison
Tnsane
Son
New York
Bears
Castoria
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