St Louis flood tale from Clyde Waller in Vincennes
Clyde Waller recalls dreadful experiences in East St Louis flood district. He and his family were stranded amid ruined homes, helped by rescues including cutting through a roof to save his sister. He witnessed drownings and aided women and children while the flood receded and damage became clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Waller
Edward S. Wailer
Harned Avenue
Vincennes
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Waller
Shole
Chafing dish party honors Miss Dessie Mack
Society notes report a Tuesday evening gathering at Miss Leo Lackridge residence on East Seventh Street in honor of Miss Dessie Mack of Cold. The event featured a chafing dish party with local socialites in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Lackridge
East Seventh’ Street
Misa Dessie Mack
NEW SUITS AND DIVORCE ACTIONS IN LOCAL COURT
Addie Ketchem through attorney TM files for divorce from Elmer Ketchem alleging abandonment and cruel treatment. Qogdon and Inman appear for the defendant. George W. White sues Stephen Montgomery with Padgett and Padgett representing the plaintiff. Anastisia Shea et al ex parte partition with Hastings Allen Hastings as counsel for the plaintiff. Anna M. Turk sues Joseph Turk et al for quiet title with C. K. Tharp representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Ketchem
TM. Sears
Elmer Ketchem
Qogdon & Inman
George W. White
Stephen Montgomery
Note
Padgett & Padgett
Anastisia Shea
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Anna M. Turk
Joseph Turk
C. K. Tharp
Southern Indiana Mutual B.S. & L. Ags’n
Rebecca J. Hartzel
John D. Arcesman
Mary Canishan
W. M. Hayes
Clement Lacy
Savilla Pride
McCrillas Pride
Margaret L. Fulkerson
Oriena Taylor
Simpson B. Padgett
Lewis Norris
H.F. Casey
Jamess. Taylor
Savannah Steel
Sarah C. Neal
Elnora
John Sturgeon
Anna Sturgeon
William Arford
Mary E. Arford
Thomas W. Faith
Lovell M. Smith
Elmer Ketcham
Jease Goshorn
Samuel W. Smith
Charles E. Mattingly
Minnie Pershing
Aultman & Taylor Co
William Smaller
Missouri Crockett
Albert
Winninger
GASSER ON TRIAL AND COURT CASES DISPOSED IN CIRCUIT COURT
Gasser stands trial for assault to kill after a Seventh street dispute with Mike Tidd. The crowd reviews multiple cases including blackmail threats, shooting on carnival grounds, larceny, and bastardy. Civil actions cover foreclosures, partitions, and quiet title with multiple judgments and dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loura Gasser
Mike Tidd
May Loudermilk
Seventh Street
Gasser
Tidd
Frank Matthews
Edward’ Matthews
Montgomery
Frank Carter
Maud White
C. M. Mears
Charles Roberts
John Grogan
James Taylor
Leary Hash
The Shops and The Railroad Updates
Louis Healy plans a car shop move on Wednesday. Tom Malone returns from Morley Missouri after leaving E I depot. John F U Wall, B O S W bridges chief, visited Vincennes on business Monday. B&O S W began serving Union Station in St Louis Monday morning. Floodwaters recede with no further damage to the line. B&O S W officials at Deer Park Maryland conference expected home Thursday noon. May U S railroads gross earnings reach 65 dollars?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Healy
Tom Malone
Morley
John F. U Wall
Vincennes
Union Station
St. Louis
Deer Park
Baltimore & Ohio reports May earnings and expansion plans
The May Baltimore & Ohio statement shows gross receipts of 785 720 compared with 5 549 757 for 1902, an excess 607 237. Net earnings rose to 237 1014 an increase of 427 586. The railroad completed plans for a four track system from McKeesport to Versailles, enabling yard expansion to 5 000 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore & Bio Hag
McKeesport
Demier
Versailles
McKeenjigrt
Knox County Notes and Local Incidents
Calendar of local happenings and notable events including church transfers in Indiana, taxes paid on school bonds, smallpox quarantine lifted, a farmer’s assault injury, a child’s powder explosion injuring sight, a dog sale, a Royal Arcanum anniversary, Eagles lodge meeting, a barber’s tip for silence, quarantine of George Edmonton, and Scarlet Fever in Mary Royse’s household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasie
Henry McGaughey
Knox County
Washington P O List of Letters for Week Ended June 16 1903
Advertised letters remaining at the Washington P O include Ladies Bird, Carvin, Sarges, Miller, Washington, Wilson, Lunio, Bey, GENTLEMEN Anderson, Boyd, Given, Kauffman, Swanigan, Chas, Incalling. A one cent charge applies to all advertised matters. Music lessons offered by Miss Sara Neal, limited pupils for piano or voice through September 10 at 907 EJ Waleut Street New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington , P. O
Anderson JW. Boyd S. L
W. T. Kauffman
Swanigan Chas
O Frank I. Serah. P.M
Sara Neal
EJ Waleut
Runaway Buggy Crash Injures Corning Resident
In Corning Indiana Ernest Carrico and sister Miss Lolia were thrown from a buggy after their horses bolted on a steep grade. Ernest escaped with bruises while Miss Lolia sustained a dislocated shoulder and is expected to recover in a few days. Several local notes follow including teaching license for Violet Vories and visits by residents to Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CorSixe
Ind
Whitfield
Ernestz Carrico
Miss Lolia
Carticos
Ernest
Lolia
Miss Carrico
Washington
Local Notes Mention Winter Weather and Visits
The Herald recalls a two week old “black berry winter” claim. E H Wagner from Vincennes visited Thursday. Thomas Mahan and son James visited Montgomery Monday. Corning residents traveled through East St. Louis and Madison Illinois with no flood victims. St Patrick’s church prepares a class of twenty girls and thirty boys for first communion and confirmation on June 24. A lodge plan forms at St Patrick’s and a Washington committee will visit Sunday July 5 to discuss order principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
E H. Wagner
Vinccennes
Thomas Mahan
James
Montgomery
East St. Louis
Madison
St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's
Washington
Three Concerts Planned By The Choral Symphony
The Choral Symphony adjourns for summer and sets three next winter concerts. The first mirrors last Friday's program, the second features Treble Clef ladies and social elements, the third plans a grand soloist event. Advance tickets cover costs.
Brown Mattingly Couple Wed In Montgomery
Will N Brown and Miss ivzatha Mattingly were married this afternoon at Rev J P Rowarc's residence. They are well known youths. Rev A Martin will lecture Tuesday evening at eight at the Christian church on Model Husbands and Wives. Admission one cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will N. Brown
Ivzatha Mattingly
W. A. Mattingly
Montgomery
J.P. Rowarc
A. Martin
Christian Church
Rand “Ives
Teserybody
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Alize O'Neall
Epworth League
Mayme Schofield
Campbell Street
William H. Norris
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Charles Nelry
BHP
L. P. Beitman
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Edward Bigham
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United States
New Orleans Democrat
P. H. Rowan
St Petera
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Rushville
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J. P. Matthews
St. Mary's
Trainor
John Garcon
New Milton
Matthews
J. L. Pate
Indianapolis
Pat O'Neal
Mart W. Aterley
Alonzo Drake
Akerley
Drake
Elbert McKernan
J. F. Denny
Verre Haute
Royal Arcanum Council
Masonic Hall
James Rucker
Peoples Hall
of Eagles
John ‘Shayne
D Cof Eagles
New York
George Edmonton
Vollmer
Mill Street
Mary
Ed Royse
Sycamore Street
Bird Ass
P. Carvin
0. Q. Sarges
Beile Miller
Annia Washington
Jennie Wilson Lunio B
Lolia Carrico
Corning
John ¥. Barr
Rose Potts
Dan Murphy
Pat
Violet Vories
Valparaiso
Matthew Smith
Patrick J. McDonald
Mary White
Roland Fevan
Maggie Brewer
Lagrippe
Choral Symphony
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