Township trustees face audit over unauthorized funds in Pike County
Auditors report the Pike County trustees mishandled funds including a disputed miscellaneous fund and a levy for its maintenance. Wick Coleman of Patoka, Fred Corn of Lockhart, and Arthur Whitehead of Jefferson face improper payments, overpayments, and unapproved notes. Edward Blake and others show mixed accounts. some trustees’ records are corrected or found lawful.
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Pike
Accounting Department
Pike County
Warwick Coleman
Patoka Township
Winfield Weeks
Ollie Blakely
Clara Martin
Clara Corn
Coleman
Fred J. Corn
Lockhart Township
Arthur Whitehead
Jefferson
Whitehead
Township Advisory Board
Orwell Bank
County Commissioners
Advisory Board
Edward Blake
Logan Township
James S. Ridge
Marion Township
Clem H. Tislow
Washington Township
Evansville Priest Celebrates Silver Jubilee
The Rev. Father Patrick H. Rowan of Evansville marked his silver jubilee as a Roman Catholic priest. Fifty priests from across Indiana attended, including a rep from Rt. Rev. Bishop Chatard and Cardinal Gibbons. ordained in Baltimore in 1885, he studied at St Meinrad and in Europe before completing his training at St. Marrs. He served Assumption parish, St Peters in Montgomery, Rushville, and since two years ago led Evansville’s new congregation. He has achieved notable success with plans for a large church. His two Marion sisters and an aunt joined the celebration.
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Evansville
Patrick H. Rowan
Stae
Chatard
Cardinal Gibbons
Father Rowan
Baltimore
St. Meinrads Seminary
Europe
America
St. Marrs
Emmetsburg
the Assumption Church
Montgomey
Rushville
Rowan
Marion
Ben Brown a Legendary St Louis Station Voice
A funeral was held in St Louis for Ben Brown a man famed as the voice of Union Station for fifteen years. His paralysis started in his throat and silenced a longtime public figure who answered countless questions and guided trains daily.
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St. Louis
Ben Brown
United States
Union Station
Strel
Conservatory Recitals Schedule Students’ Spring Graduates
The Indianapolis Conservatory of Music releases a program of student recitals for the season. Noted graduate this spring is Miss Sarah Isadore McConnell, among others, showcasing upcoming talent.
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Indianapolis Conserratory of Music
Afiss Sarah Isadore McConnell
Recital by W T McConnell’s Daughter Highlights Pianist
The daughter of W T McConnell presented a piano recital at the conservatory on Wednesday evening featuring works by Schumann Schubert Liszt Chopin and Mendelssohn with orchestral accompaniment on second piano. Miss Ethel M Frans of Washington is to complete her studies in the spring.
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W. T. McConnell
Conservatory
Schumann
Schuett
Chopin
Kjerulf
Pagannini-Liazt
Schubbert-Liszt
Caprccio
Mendelssohn
Ethel M. Frans
Washington
Supreme Court Affirms Local Option In Saloon Case
The Supreme Court affirmed the ruling refusing to restrain police from interfering with a saloon tied to Joseph Gordon who invested $5,000 and earned $200 monthly after a local option license revocation. The decision upholds the local option statute as constitutional and clarifies that boards of commissioners only determine election status and adverse votes, not broader licensing powers.
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Boards of Commissioners
Myers
Board of Commissioners
Court Allowances for April Term 1910 Daviess Circuit Court
The court approves allowances totaling court expenses for the April term 1910. Items include juror and talesman allowances, bailiffs, miscellaneous costs, and entries from the Daviess circuit court with figures for individuals and agencies. William A. Wallace, clerk, certifies the record as a true copy with seal and date May 28, 1910.
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John Boger
James Bradley
Felix Mullen
Michael] Cullivan
Thomas Wilson
George 3. Brown
Orion Conolly
Samuel L. Barnett
John Nugent
William Creager
Fielding M. Colbert
Joseph P. Molen
E. Bline
Gazette & Herald
George A. Bright
William Kennedy
Daviess Circuit Court
Towit
Lewis T. Gootee
Charles A. Stramze
Payson A. Smiley
Oliver E. Myers
John B. Berry
A. McCoy
William H. McCarter
Barley
Henry Hatfield
Frank Harmon
James H. Freeman
Joseph M. Disser
Daviess Co
Home Tel Co
The
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Mary 4
Fish
Wim
A. Wallace
William A. Wallace
Daviess
O. B
WM. A. Wallace
David E Sherrick Weds Cora Carolyn Williams
David E. Sherrick, former state auditor, married Miss Cora Carolyn Williams at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church with Rev. Neil Mcpherson officiating. The ceremony was intimate. couple plans a brief wedding trip and will reside at 1409 North Alabama Street after July 1. Sherrick works in real estate. Mrs. Sherrick is a trained nurse in Indianapolis.
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David E. Sherrick
Cora Carolyn Williams
John J. Williams
New Castle
Tabernacle Presbbyterian Church
Neil Mcpherson
Mrs. Sherrick
North Alabama Street
Sherrick
American Central Life Building
Missing Louisville youth questioned after train incident
Louisville police chief McCrisaken received a distant report from the Doss mother Thursday night claiming seventeen year old Vester Pusinell was put off a train nearby and a search for the box was requested. Officers found no record of ejectment or sighting of the boy.
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AD. Vester Pusinell
Louisville
McCrisaken
Doss
Indictments in Wariner case dropped as Ford escapes
Cincinnati June 10 indictments against Mrs. Jeanette Ford, key figure in the Wariner embezzlement case, will not go to retrial. Prosecutor Hunt moves to dismiss charges of blackmail and receiving stolen money as Ford is deemed a mental and physical wreck and likely to be committed to a private institution. Ford’s escape from hospital prompted police and counsel to secure her return. Remaining proceedings target Edgar Street Crooke in Chicago, tied to the alleged blackmail scheme.
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Cincinnti
Jeanette Stewarf Ord
Charles L. Warriner
Ohio
Ford
Mrs. Ford
Warriner
Edgar Street Crooke
Big Four
Chicago
Cincinati
Trinity Springs Promises Big Season At Health Resort
Trinity Springs in southern Indiana plans a busy season with a larger dining room seating fifty, a covered dancing pavilion, new pews pianos and renovated hotels. George Sargent and Fred Steele promise improved service and a grand Fourth of July celebration with a grand stand ball park, attractions and speakers for guests.
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Trinity Springs
Indiana
George Sargent
Fred Steele
Bulford
Bob Wicker
Chicago
New York
Bedford
Wicker
Funeral Coach Crash Kills Five in Haverstraw
A funeral coach carrying the Rev A Romath E V Selfred Mrs E V Selfred William Beebe and Mrs Perry Kessler and its driver was struck by a West Shore freight engine near Haverstraw New York. All aboard died in the crash and an inquest was deferred pending investigation.
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Haverstraw
West Shore
Weehawken
N. J
A. Romath
New City
M. E
E. V. Selfred
N. Y
William Beebee
Perry Kessler
Selfred
Grain Growers to Meet at Evansville for Equity Rally
Grain growers of southern Indiana plan a June 18 meeting in Evansville to revive the Society of Equity, aiming to raise grain prices and secure a more complete marketing system.
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Indiana
Evansville
Society of Equity
Lone highwayman robs El Paso train near midnight
A lone bandit stopped anEl Paso and Southwestern train 2 eastbound just before midnight and forced passengers and Superintendent G. F. Hawke to surrender valuables in his private car.
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el Paso
Tex
Southwestern
G. F. Hawke
Miners Struck by Falling Slate Near Elnora
J. B. Corbin and Edgar Haynes workers at River Island coal mine were hit by a falling slate piece but suffered only minor injuries. The incident occurred during mining operations near Elnora.
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J. B. Corbin
Edgar Haynes
River Island
Elnora
Indiana United Brethren Convention Ends At Odon
The Indiana conference branch of the Christian Endeavor societies of the United Brethren church adjourned in Odon after a three day session. About 100 delegates and visitors attended with most staying for closing sessions. Officers from last year were largely reelected and reports showed growth in membership and solid finances amid a well attended gathering across denominations.
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Indiana
Christian Endeavor Societies of the
United Brethren Church
Odon
W. E. Snyder
Corydon
Roscoe Hightower
Oakland City
Elizabeth Gilley
Washington
Sallie Austin
Marengo
0. C. Taylor
Dale
H. W. Key
Lulu Skinner
Westport
L. L. Schoonover
Lewis
Glenn Barr
U. B
Otis McCracken
Joa. White
Uniesl Brethren Church
Louisville Jury Verdict Links Wendling to Kellner Slaying
A coroner's jury in Louisville found janitor Joseph Wendling responsible for Alma Kellner's death at St. Johns church. Witnesses described a candlelit scene at mass and a man opening the sacristy door while a girl remained at the communion rail. Wendling’s wife refused to answer questions, and mail correspondence to a son in France surfaced. An aunt identified a gauntlet as Kellner's property.
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Wendling
Louisville
Alma_ Kellner
Joseph Wendling
St. Johns Catholic Church
Rose Staeuble
Alma Kellner
Anna Grable
Lena Wendling
Benedict Thomas
St. Johns Church
Edward Wendling
France
Hotel Keepers Form Indiana Association
The Indiana Hotel Keepers Association filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. C. E. T. Dobbins of Seymour is president and l. acrate Krause of Indianapolis is secretary. Directors include Henry Lawrence Deli Locke and others. The group aims to protect members from supply cornering and bad checks and to support local option while resisting countyunit limits. The association will stay out of political activity.
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Indiana Hotel Keepers’ Association
I State
C. E. T. Dobbins
Seymour
L. Acrate Krause
Indianapolis
Henry Lawrence
Deli Locke
S. C. Williams
R. G. Watson
Fred Brownell
A. B. Jones
Edward Watson
W.A. Holt
George W. June
Lawrence
Indiana
Airight
State Association Claims Authority Over Members
Mr Lawrence stressed the state association acts through its authorized officers and that many hotels claiming membership are not in the group. He noted 690 hotels operate in the state with over 400 belonging to the association.
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Lawrence
Christian Endeavor Holds Church Meeting
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church met in the west parlors Thursday evening with about thirty attendees. Officers elected for six months include President Matthew MaBride, Vice Presidents Adelia Castro and Elbert Ross, Secretary Paul Freund, Recording Secretary Henry Gulgzer, Treasurer Forrest Bales, Librarian Louise Radcliffe, and Organist Flossie Barley. A delegate will be chosen next Sunday to attend the state meeting in Terre Haute week after next.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church
Endeavor
Terre Haute
Matthew MaBride
Adelia Castro
Elbert Ross
Paul Freund
Bonner Childrens Birthday Party in Vincennes
Dan L Bonner will entertain Bonner five year old son of Mr and Mrs David Padgett of Washington this afternoon at 100 Shelby Street Vincennes on his fifth birthday Invitations go to about thirty children Marvel Padgett Mrs David Padgett and Miss Bernice Bonner assist in hosting The hours are from to 5 oclock
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Vincennes
Bonner
David Padgett
Washington
Dan L. Bonner
Shelby Street
Marvel Padgett
Bernice Bonner
Rich quarry operator dies in Bloomington
Benjamin Adams, longtime Adams stone quarry member and prominent Bloomington citizen, died Thursday at age eighty three. A wealth contributor to the Methodist church and a Mason, he left surviving children B. Fo and W. H. Adams and daughters Mrs. James Beck and Mrs. William Telfer.
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Bloomington
Benjamin Adams
Adams Stone
Monroe County
Methodist Church
B. Fo
W. H. Adams
James
Beck
William Telfer
Workmen Surprise Foreman On Birthday
QO M Algiers foreman of the repair track was surprised at home Thursday evening by a crowd of repair men honoring his 4th birthday anniversary. He received a rocker and refreshments were served as the pleasant evening ended.
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QO. M
Algiers
Automobiles kill five in separate Chicago wrecks
Chicago on June 10 reports four men and a woman killed by automobiles in separate city incidents. Among the dead is Mrs. Ella Bell aged thirty who was struck on Michigan boulevard, suffering a fractured skull and dying after hospital transfer.
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Chicago
Ella Bell
Michigan Boulevard
Car Robbers Identified in Police Murder Case
Indianapolis officers hold Albert H. Schon and George Douglas on murder charges of two policemen. Photographs identify them as the December Pittsburg robbers who held up street cars and bound crews with a froliey pole rope.
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Indianapolis
Albert H. Schon
George Douglas
Pittsburg
Woman slays viper after dramatic chase in Greensburg
Miss Myrta Foster of Greensburg fought a four foot spreading viper in the west part of town on Thursday. After a missed first blow the snake coiled and struck several times before the Miss Foster killed it by severing the head with an ax.
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Greensburg
Myrta Foster
Miss Foster
Odd Fellows Memorial Address at Bicknell Church
The Knox County Herald-News reports the Odd Fellows memorial exercises at Bicknell Methodist church Sunday afternoon drew a large attendance. Prosecuting attorney FE Hasting of Daviess and Martin counties delivered an able address to attentive listeners.
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Knox County
Painting At Station By B and O Southwestern Painters
The B and O Southwestern railroad company has several painters employed at the station painting the walls and ceiling.
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B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company
County Board Adjourns After June Term
County commissioners completed their business before the June term and adjourned Thursday afternoon.
Oil prospecting in Alfordsville pleases town and farmers
The Jennings Oil company moves drilling equipment to Cave Brown farm two miles south of Alfordsville to test for oil and gas. Wirl J. McCord, active in leases, expects multiple wells and high prospects, noting earlier finds and local enthusiasm for development.
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Alfordsville
Cave Brown
Jennings Oil Company
Pittsburg
Reeve
Wirl. J. McCord
Ashe gets franchise for electric lines in Wayne county
Richmond officials regranted to Robert S Ashe a free franchise to build and operate electric light and power lines over Wayne county turnpikes. The free grant is meant to supply small towns and farmers, despite objections from Richmond citizens.
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Ashe
Richmond
Robert S. Ashe
Wayne County
Not Expected to Recover Child in Loogootee
Michael Hubert Hinton an eighteen month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Hinton, is critically ill with tubercular meningitis at their home in south Loogootee and not expected to live more than a few days. Doctors from Indianapolis and Indiana University examined him Wednesday afternoon and offer little hope. The child had been in good health until a few days prior.
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Michael Hubert
Richard Hinton
Loogootee
Indianapolis
Medical Department
Indiana University
Loosootee
Peculiar Affliction Sent To Vincennes Sanitarium
Frank Cushing of Loogootee is at Knapp sanitarium Vincennes for treatment of a peculiar eye condition. The issue appeared last week when his eyeball became inflamed and he sought local medical help before being referred to a specialist. He arrived in Vincennes Friday and has since undergone treatment at the institution.
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Frank Cushing
Loogootee
Knapp Sanitarium
Vincennes
Cushing
Vintennes
SuUbllarloain
County Officials Review Pooks in Morgan County
In Morgan County Martinsville Reporter William Aikman of Washington and Horatio Harryman of Bedford, field examiners, inspect the books of county officers. Aikman formerly deputy auditor of Daviess County and Harryman ex auditor of Martin County and deputy auditor of Lawrence County. They recently completed Jackson County's books.
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Morgan County
Martinsville
William Aikman
Washington
Horatio Harryman
Bedford
Aikman
Daviess County
Harryman
Martin County
Lawrence County
Jackson County
Akers Sent to Jail for Associated With Dollie Williams
Marion Aners of Vincennes was convicted in Mayor McCarty court of associating with Dollie Williams of South street, after his wife was arrested and fined for living in a house of ill fame at the Cochran resort. He received ten days’ jail and a $10 fine plus costs. trial held Friday morning with several witnesses testifying and no attorney for Akers.
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Akers
Marion Aners
Vincennes
Thurstoy
Cochran Resort
South Street
McCarty
Dollie Williams
Evansville High School Holds Commencement at Grand Opera House
Evansville commencement exercises were held Thursday night at the Grand Opera House. Sixty nine members of the record breaking class received diplomas. A Q O Fulkerson arrived in Evansville this morning for business and will pause at Princeton for a brief visit.
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Evansville
Evansville High School
Grand Opera Hous
A. QO. Fulkerson
Princeton
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Klefer
Tom Playfair
Sisters of Providence
Daily Brothers
Montgomery
Thomas Nugent
Iwnax
Martin
Charles M. Graves
Cannerburg
Ind
Davies
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