Jealous husband sues for property rights in divorce suit
Mrs Matilda H Cross sues Clarence G Cross in Daviess circuit court alleging sensational accusations including jealousy threats with a revolver and immoral relations. The case involves lot 9 in McTeggartts addition and Elizabeth Comings as a co defendant over eighty with care and burial expenses tied to property. Gardiner Tharp Gardiner represent the plaintiff as requests determine her interest and support past due obligations.
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Daviess Circuit Court
Matilda H. Cross
Clarence G. Cross
Ulinois
Cross
Ilinois
William Kelley
Elizabeth Comings
Iis
McTeggartts Addition
Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner
Hiana
Daviess Counts
Terk
Leth
Matilda HH. Cross
Gardiner, Tharp
Daviess Circuit
Washington
EL Mead
Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner, Altorneys
State of
North Chillicothe Society Couple Wed at Mayor's Home
Former North Chillicothe resident Miss Lucy Fadilliva Brown wed William A. Ellis, a Santa Fe railroad fireman, in North Chillicothe at 4 pm Friday under Rev M S Fringber. Attended by close relatives, the ceremony surprised many friends. the couple plan to live with the groom's mother briefly before establishing a home. A separate ceremony at the court house saw Susie Corey and Lon Mur trey wed by Justice J W Kelham s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Minois
Lucy Fadilliva Brown
North Chillicothe
William A. Ellis
Washington
Fringber
Hilde
WF. Brown
Santa Fe
Roo
Charles 7
Groum
Mia
North
Court House
Migs Susie Corey
Lon “Murtrey
J. W. Kelhams
Justice .of the Peace
Miss Dorey
Joseph Dorey
Vincenne
Avenue
sToom
B. & C., Southwestern Railroad
Local Post Office Reports Quarter Gains in Revenue
Quarterly figures show a rise in revenue for the local post office ending June 30, 1916, with a gross revenue of 4,278.10 compared to the prior year. The report has been completed and forwarded to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qu Rterlys
Tharp Attends National Railroad Convention in Denver
Mr Tharp attends the annual convention in Denver for thirty three days joining 46 delegates. A strike vote is being taken among railroad men on major propositions with a final result due by August 1 and vote return by July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharp
Denver
Fiscal Year Totals Reflect Revenue Shifts
The document notes totals for the year ending 1915 and earlier periods, showing revenue figures in the thousands with variances indicated. It records overall income and an increase in the general revenue of the office, highlighting financial performance across the fiscal year.
Death Reported After Fall From Railroad Trestle Near Haysville
Friends of John Lashner age around eighty seven report his death after a probable fall from a railroad bridge south of Haysville on Monday night or Tuesday. The German immigrant left home for Dubois walking as family advised horse and buggy, was last seen returning and was found injured and deceased beneath the trestle near a boulder pile. Relatives in Louisville Opel and Mrs Georgy Osha among those named as kin. Local searchers recovered the body about twenty five feet below the cross ties amid jagged rocks. Authorities consider a fall from the trestle the likely cause with no conclusive proof of being struck by a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lashner
Haysville Bridge
Haysville
Lashner
Duboig
Dubois
Lashier
Foo
Alio Ayon
High Fhlle
Labhner
Artrain
Dyiferee
Thentge Lashner
Tloozovotee
Yor i Opel
Georgy Osha
Walnut Ridge News Social Visits Highlight Local Neighbors
Local residents share visits and greetings as Mr and Mrs Parson host guests from nearby towns. Indiatapolis visitor Gorge Krapp and Mrs Arena join James Cropp Jr and family for a weekend gathering. Other neighbors including Wagler Nolly Yoder and Stoll family are noted at various farms and towns.
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Childyes
Rsjfohn Parson
Gorge Krapp
Indiatagolis
Charles Arena
James Cropp. Jr
Isdso Wailer
Miss
Odon Fridary
Ihn Wagler
Amos Stoll
J. Yoder
Windy Doings and Social Notes From Sunday Events
Fragmented report covers poaching, pastor duties, oats harvest, illnesses in families, social visits and a baseball fan gathering. Mentions Elmerding, Tolhae, Hedrick, Ragidalafe, Sinitteton, and Washington trip. Reads like a local society snippet with sporadic names and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmerdhnis
Paritin Lett
Danuishter
Suns
Fmory Gt
Ayndh
Washington-Suhday
Steven Vaeholer
Hedrick
el Nye
Mito Sinitteton
Letda
Washington
Sintter
Woodlawn
Date Change for Republican Party Meeting
County chairman Grant Keith reports a change in the republican party organization meeting date from Saturday July 15 to Saturday July 22 via a tele graph message from District Chairman Scott of Linton. Likely attendees include Will H. Hays state chairman Oscar E. Bland congressional candidate and senatorial candidates Harry S. New and James F. E. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Keith
Scott
Linton
Republican Parts Organization
H. Hays
Oscar E. Bland
Harry S. New
James FE. Watson
Odon White Sox Set for Woodlawn Sunday Ball Game
Fans anticipate a real ball game as the Odon White Sox visit Woodlawn Sunday afternoon. The team has had a fast start this season and includes several strong players. Local fans believe Odon will challenge the Greys, with hundreds expected to attend and the Odon Concert Band to accompany the Sox. Automobiles are limited, but Madison cars will make two trips from Washington.
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Odon White Sox
Woodlawn
Sox
Greys
Odon
Oudon
Mt. Carmel
Washington
Madison
Tractor demonstrations draw Indiana farmers to August exposition
Interest grows in a gigantic tractor show to be held near Indianapolis the week of August 28 as part of Indiana state fair week. The six hundred acre site will host demonstrations valued at over a half million dollars with leading accessory firms presenting displays. The Indianapolis Tractor Club directs the event featuring educational demonstrations and abundant visitor amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Bullock
Indian Polis
Indianapoli Tractor Club
District Progean Conference Branch In Progress
Unclear reads indicate a district or conference branch with a person named L N Sullivan involved. Details are fragmentary and no clear event date or location is established in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE “Ln Sullivan
BIDDLE to Preside as Sullivan Church Workers Entertain
Biddle will preside as Sullivan church workers prepare a prelude event for a large gathering this month. The program aims to entertain attendees and showcase local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulliva
Sugarland's Harvest Hopes Amid Busy Fields
Sugarland residents report mixed weather with corn plowing underway and a hoped for rain shower to boost crops. Local families, including Mr. and Mrs. Hober-Alleng and Mr. Green with children, travel by road to the river. many Sugarland residents watch troop trains pass Saturday night. Police court news notes a statutory charge against Har rank and Mrs. Mattie Cross to be tried tomorrow. A Vincennes circuit meeting of the Methodist Episcopal church district announces July sessions with Rev. W. S. Biddle presiding and speakers planned alongside distribution of program events.
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Hober-Alleng
Hf Green
Thea
Llersehas
Green
Sundiay
Washington
Beau Brummé
Har Rank
Mattie Cross
Hom of the Cross
Htsband
Marriages Reported in Washington Township Area
The notice records multiple marriages including Alonzo Murtrey Dorey and Subie Dorey. James Robinson Hamilton Jones and Mary Hidzel Jones. Clark Herman John Louis Clark and Edith Viola ierman. Locations cited include Mattoon and Washington township with ages in the early twenties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Herman
John Louis Clark
Mattoon
III
Edith Viola Ierman
Washington Township
M'Murtrey-Dorey
a Alonzo _Theodore e Murtrey
Washington
Subie, Dorey
Hamilton- Jones
James ‘Robinson Wemilton
Barr Township
Hidzel Mary. Jones
Births in Area: Akers and McMulen Welcome Children
Mrs. Harry Akers reports a twelve pound son born to the Akers family. Mrs. H F McMulen registers a boy born Wednesday weighing eleven pounds six ounces.
Washington fans weigh Grey standings in tight race
The article questions Boston and Princeton ahead of a heated college league race with the Champs in danger of dropping, while the Grey club could close the gap before Labor Day. It notes potential shifts if the Champs lose three games and if the Greys win three, hinting at a dramatic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greys
Princeton
Champs
Bicknell
Lawrenceville
Advertised Letters at Washington Ind Post Office July 4 1918
List of uncalled letters including women Emma Gordon Mrs Clark Guess Mrs Mason Mrs Minka Ira Patton Lula Stanley and men C F Farley Will McChmmett Quigley Frank Reister Roy Schultz Michele Lamo Del Aluseppe among others. Postmaster notes one will be charged for advertised letters.
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Washington, Indiana
Emma Gordon
Clark Guess
Mason
Danile’ Minka
Ira Patton
Lula Stanley
C. F. Farley
Will McChmmett
Quigley
Frank, Reister
Roy Schultz
Michele Lamo del Aluseppe
Ehhreead
Rae Heo
Rorsy Ting
Post Office Camp Opens On White River Campground
Post office employees have leased about five acres of land south of the Pragon Bridge over White River on Vincennes road to establish a camp by the first of the month. A well will be drilled and facilities arranged to support a camp that could house up to forty people with dining facilities and livestock pasture for their herd. Weather permitting the camp will operate for at least three weeks with two automobiles bringing workers to and from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Pragon Bride
White River
Vincennes Road
Local Social Notes Visit and Travel Roundup
Mr and Mrs Frank Scott and John Wodds visited Mr and Mrs S H Edwards Sunday. Paul McCord family went to Alfordsville Saturday. Washington trip returns home after visiting relatives. Mrs S H Edwards went to Alfordsville Tuesday. Rayhill went to Washington Sunday. Mrs Alice Miller went to Washington Tuesday. Mrs J B Rayhill and son Lawrence went to Indianapolis Monday to visit friends. Miss Collie Miller and Miss Eva Burrows visited Mr and Mrs Mort Wilson Sunday. Mrs Zannie Taylor and son Harry returned to Indianapolis after visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scott
John Wodds
S. H. Edward
Paul McCord
Alfordsville
Ark
Thomas Jackman
Washington
S. H. Edwards
Rayhill
Ee. A
Alice Miller
Lawrence
Indianapolis
Collié Miller
Eva
Burrows
Mort Wilson
Zannie Taylor
Harry
Whiting Standard Oil Plant Damaged by Fire
A fire at the Standard Oil plant in Whiting caused estimated damage of 1.9 million dollars. Authorities investigated the blaze as crews fought the flames and assessed the facility for structural impact.
Protection of Employers Aim of B and O Circular
Baltimore and Ohio issues a circular to protect employees, families, and the public from infantile paralysis. J M Davis, vice president of operation, announces the circular with medical staff help to explain causes symptoms and prevention for broad distribution across the railroad territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
J. M. Davis
Pershing Reportedly Ends Mexican Pursuit Amid Claims
Fragmentary notes suggest General Pershing may have declared the pursuit over in Mexico as officers discuss the situation. The incomplete text hints a conclusion to the campaign with remarks on its status and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Suit filed by Dr. Lane for damages against railroad
Dr. A J Lane formerly of iq city filed suit in Martin circuit court seeking damages for personal injuries from the Southwestern railroad company. Lane was injured June 6 while driving a horse and buggy across the railroad track in Loogootee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lane
Iq City
Martin
T B. i& Oouthwestern Railroad
Wang
Lane
Ilroad
Loogootee
Wealth and politics clash in 1916 public discourse
The text surveys figures like Bryan and Redpath with notes on preparedness, politics, and public rhetoric. It mixes opinion on wealth versus riches, civic duty, and calls for reducing private profits in preparedness while urging partisan restraint. It also contains local notices on roadwork, autos, and a 1916 court filing from the Daviess circuit court.
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Asher
Miserry
Prain
Walnut Ridge News
Sport
Progean
Lysthhute
Lessoh
Conster- Ario Ayres Brown
Harry C. Wilson
Anne Ayres
Addreks
Verdun
Kéiser
Versdun
Vincennes
Methoded Episcopal
Iland
W. S. Biddle
Oo. C. Hanus
New Lebanon
Phiviess County
Methodist
Wpatora
L. G. Benflby
Riehes
L. J. Johnson
BP. S. Mayi Tzat
Chile
Doreyson
Kea
Spaulding
Willian
Killarney
W. Sy Rader
Haas
Churchey
Addreys
P. C. Tilddi
William Rainey Bennett
Lee Pauw University
Adbey Washinston
John al Ward
Tong
W. BE. Watkli
Cyening Dovginn
Ardis
Ant
Tle
Tech Force
Knox County
Redpath - Chauiauqua Turer
Woodrow Wilson
Finland
Keith-Clark-Vance Company
Joseph J. Gordon
Daviess County
Moreton H. Hillsltrap
Herald
Tfdan
Daviess Circuit Court of
Todwit
State of Indiana
Daviess Reircuit
Idia, Inc
Neal & Eskrided
Neal & Eskridge
Eskridge-alen’ Company
Padgett & Burris
Agdtorneys
Daviess
Mordhy
Neal & Eskringe
Infilma
Avi
County
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern ‘Railroad, Company
Erway Lunober- Company
Olisso
Gardlever
Tharp & Gardiney
Coust
Meade
Gardiner
Lorneys
Chautauqua
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