Court Approves 1911 Daviess County Court Allowances
The court orders the 1911 April term expenses for Daviess circuit court itemized as Regular Jurors William Hart and others received payments from 8.80 to 14.10 dollars, Grand Jurors George Osha Lafayette Westhafer and colleagues, Talisman and Riding jurors, House Bailiffs Marshall Pate Nugent, Riding bailiffs Benny Allison Hiram Palmer Sam Barnett, Sheriff M Colbert, miscellaneous services by C H Yente, juror committees, books from Bobbs Merrill and Wallahan, reporter Lary Fish, spl judge Heffernan, and board for jury by Sarah Bline, with totals reflecting standard allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maviess Circuit Court
Towit
Theodore White
John W. Rink
William S. Meurer
Robert M. Myers
William Hart
Albert V. McCafferty
Wranuk Cunningham
Julius Smith
Qty
Alfred Tarr
Thomas Mahan
George Osha
Lafayette Westhafer
Peter Rheims
Tone Baa
Wrank McCafferty
Hames I,. Cropp
William P. Ewis
Chapman Threeiimes
Talisman
Bad Rouse
Eens
Karyes ‘Callender
Rae Alee
Sphraim Thomas Eeeete
Waurel W. Ogdon
M. Colbert
C. H. Yente
William Kennedy
George A. Bright
U.H. Holder
West Pub. Co
Sarah E
Boys Die and One Severely Hurt After Box Car Fall
Richmond report says Frank Smith and Ralph Fritz both seventeen from Dayton Ohio were riding a box car on the Pennsylvania Railroad near West Sonora Ohio when knocked off by an overhead bridge. Smith was killed and Fritz seriously injured as they rode in search of work to Indianapolis. They were found hours later by railroad men and brought to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Frank Smith
Ralph Fritz
Dayton
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Sonora
C. Smith
Fritz
Indianapolis
Weather prevents planned Chicago tour through Indiana
Weather blamed for the Chicago Automobile association tour through southern Indiana that was expected Sunday en route to the Indianapolis speedway races. Members were to pass through the city in their cars Sunday evening, but forecasts thwarted the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago Automobile Association
Indiana
Anapolis
Ammonia Fumes Kill Man in Columbus Ice Plant
Edwin J. Hopkins died from ammonia fumes after a lightning strike hit a fifty gallon tank at Fulton Market ice plant in Columbus Ohio on Sunday. Co workers Wisrry Miller and John Thomas were overcome but are expected to recover as firemen in relay teams also were knocked out.
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Columbus
Edwin J. Hopkins
Fulton Market
Wisrry Miller
John Thomas
Wight
Trustees Notice Veale Township and nearby trusts
Trustee notices list meeting times and locations for Veale Reeve Washington Bogard and Grant Keith townships. Officials Frank Swann R V Cox and Daniel I Myers announce monthly or weekly sessions at designated residences and local offices to transact township business and poor relief matters.
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Veale Township
Swann
Reeve Township
Afordsville
R. V. Cox
Washington Township
Waller
East Fourth
Bain Streets
Grant Keith
Bogard Township
Waii
Daniel I, Myers
Farm Mutual Insurance Offer for Five Years
Attention Farmers in Daviess Martin and Knox counties invited to inspect the Daviess County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. which will write policies for any amount of property for five years at $2.00. For details contact the president or secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Martin
Knox
Daviess County
Rs Mutual Insurance Co
Hopkins Widow and Three Children After Firebolt Incident
In the incident described, a bolt started a fire causing minor damage to E 'dpkins' body, with residents evacuated and hazards mitigated. Hopkins leaves a widow and three children amid the aftermath.
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Dpkins
Hopkins
Pickups Victorious Over Montgomery Team in Baseball Clash
The Pickups defeated Montgomery 12 to 14 at the B and O Southwestern yards. Batteries for the Pickups were Lemasters and Conly, Montgomery's were Slinkard and Allen. Afterward the Mixups lost 7 to 5 to the local negro team. whites O Connner Bennett and Bourgholtzer opposed Mc Cafferty and VonTrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Southwestern Shop Yards
Lémasters
Conly
Slinkard
Allen
O'Conner
Bennett
Lawrenceville High Beats Local Team 21 to 1 in Baseball
The Lawrenceville high school team defeated the local high school team Saturday afternoon at Athletic Park by 21 to 1. Lawrenceville opened with 17 runs in the first three innings and the visitors led 17 taps early. The rest of the game stayed close and interesting before a fair crowd.
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Washington
Lawrenceville
Athletic Park
Local Farmer Loses Heat Suffered Horse Death Near City
Saturday afternoon a horse owned by John G. Shanks, a local farmer a few miles south of the city, died after being overcome by the heat. The animal had not been worked previously this year and was not accustomed to such extreme temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Shanks
Brazil Wins With Wet Vote In Clay County Penned
In Clay county Brazil the county seat voted on the wets issue. After two years of rusted pipes and disrupted saloons the wets carried the election by a majority of 713. Eight townships voted, with two carrying the wets.
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Brazil
Clay County
We Have Just What You Want Houses and Farms
Real estate dealer touts a varied list of houses lots and farms and promises readers can find exactly what they seek. A brief call to visit the establishment is urged.
Largest Class at St Simons Church Mass
The 8 o clock Mass at St Simons Catholic Church marked a history making event as the parish welcomed its largest class approaching communion. Boys and girls from the parochial school entered solemnly, joined by Father Lyons who praised their preparation and blessed the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Simons
St. Simons Catholic Church
Lybns
St. Simons Church
Father Lyons
Sister of Providence
Johnson Makes A Record At South Side School
Malcolm Johnson twelve year old son of H Johnson a mall carrier has achieved five consecutive years of first honors in his room and with promotion to the eighth grade ends the term as a grand honor winner in his first and second years. He excels in music piano and starts a Herald carrier path while maintaining perfect attendance with no absences or tardiness in seven terms.
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Johnson
Malcolm Johnson
Isa
Coal Miners Strike Ends in Nova Scotia Settlement
May 29 in Springhill Nova Scotia announcement says the long coal miners strike ending after nearly two years. About 1,016 men will return to work. early protests included demands for union recognition and violence prompting militia call outs multiple times in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springhill
Nova Scotia
Ministers plan union services across Columbus churches
A movement by Columbus ministers seeks joint Protestant services during hot weather with most leaders favoring the idea. Meanwhile motorists were out in force Sunday, filling streets and avenues as crowds gathered for various activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Country roads and woods offer brief nature relief
Citizens seek calm amid heat as country roads and surrounding woods attract city residents. Communing with nature provides a short respite from the sultry weather and urban crowds.
Birthday Dinner Honors Louis Greenwell Father in Loogootee
Louis Greenwell and his children joined residents of Loogootee for a birthday anniversary dinner honoring Mr. Greenwell’s father. About three hundred guests shared a bountiful noon meal, then spent the afternoon in games, music, and socializing, with several group photos taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis: Greenwell
Loogootee
Keith Invests in Auto Buy Fore-Door E. M. F. Vehicle
Charles W. Keith, a notable sugarland farmer, purchased a fore door E. M. F. automobile, the first of its model in the county. Hatfield Palmer agency delivered it Saturday after sale Friday. Mr and Mrs John Lyhan visited Vincennes Sunday with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Charles W. Keith
Hatfield & Palmer
Mr. Keith
John Lyhan
Vincennes
Indiana Legal Notice from Daviess Circuit Court 1911
The Indiana state noticeficial case outlines suits by Arthur Wetmore against James L Williams et al with the defendants urged to appear by September 1, 1911. It also announces a license application by a Washington resident to sell intoxicants at retail in Daviess County with a property description on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Daviess 'County
Daviess
Arthur Wetmore
James L. Williams
Doors Locked To Bar Access On Sundays And Holidays
A historic notice describes a room with a front and rear entry from a hallway, with a main street view into the room. Doors have locks and keys to prevent admittance during Sundays, legal holidays, and all legal hours.
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Main Street
Daviess County Council in Special Session Notice
The county council of Daviess county Indiana will meet in the auditor's office in Washington on Thursday the Sunday for June 1911 at 10 a m for the purpose of making additional appropriations for the current year 1911. Thomas Nugent Auditor Daviess county Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Daviess County
Indiana
Washington
Thomas Nugent
Notice of Public Sale in Bogard Township
Notice is hereby given that the administrator of the estate of William S. Bissey deceased will offer for sale at public auction at the late residence one mile north of Corvettsville in Bogard township on June 17 1911 at 10 oclock a.m. The property includes household goods kitchen furniture hogs cattle corn buggy farming implements one stallion and one jack. All sums of five dollars and under cash in hand over five dollars a credit not to exceed nine months will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Bissey
Notice of Administration and Auction Proceedings
The document notes purchases executing six percent interest after maturity and waivers of relief, covering attorney fees with interest and sufficient surety. Ellliot E. Bisley, administrator, Col. AJ T. Morgan as auctioneer, Hastings, Alies & Hastings as attorneys, indicate a pending probate and sale process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot E. Bisley
AJ T. Morgan
Hastings, Alies & Hastings
Attys
Notice of Barr township election on road aiding railroad
Notice to qualified voters of Barr township Indiana that on June 17 1917 polls will open to decide on aiding the Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction company with sixteen thousand four hundred eighty five dollars and sixty cents. Funds paid only after railroad from Vincennes to Loogootee is operating within three years, built of good material and standard gauge. Election governed by existing laws. Witness Thomas Nugent Auditor of Daviess County Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Township
Board of
Marsian
Daviess
Videcennes, Washington and Eastern Traction Company
Vincennes
Loogoa
Tee
Barr
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Nugent
Daviess County
Indiana
Appointment of administrator for Elizabeth Meyer estate
Notice in Daviess circuit court Indiana declares Charles F. Meyer appointed administrator of the Elizabeth Meyer estate, late of Daviess County. Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys listed with a 2073 reference.
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Daviess
Daviess County
Indiana
Elizabeth Meyer
Charles F. Meyer
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Attys
The Oliver Cultivator Ad Prospecting 1911 Crop
An advertisement extols the Oliver Cultivator for 1911 corm crops, claiming even depth with chain guided levels and consistent spacing. It touts superior maneuverability, lower blacksmithing needs, and savings on shanks, offering units priced from 10 to 33 dollars and a disc attachment for 290.00.
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Michigan Farms
J. M. Bothwell
Cadillac
Michigan
ASK
Bath
Studebaker
Daily Bros. Montgomery
Washington, Realty Co
Williams
James Ll. Williams
James L. Willams
William A. Hyatt
Theodore Hyatt
Ralphey Hyatt
Court House
WM. A. Wallace
Hastings, Allen & Hastings Attys Plaintiffs
County of
United States of America
West Main Street
Kinney
Jtown
City of Washington
City of
William , Walter
Michael T. Madden
Hastings
Allen & Hastings
Oliver
THE
Hatfield & Palmer CO
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