Marshal Geyer orders saloon slot machines removed
Marshal Peter Geyer and Deputy Gates ordered saloonkeepers to remove slot machines under threat of confiscation. Most complied, moving machines from front rooms, with some kept in back rooms for Sunday liquor sales. The action follows months of inactivity on slot restrictions and is linked to a recent temperance demonstration. Lena Lawrence vs Maurice Bruner bastardy case was compromised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Geyer
Geyer
Gates
Thomas Call
Davis
Marshal Geyer
Sheriff Morgan
Mr. Geyer
Lena Lawrence
Maurice Bruner
Glendale man fined for intoxication and costs in mayoral court
Richard Clark of Glendale was arrested for intoxication Saturday evening and fined in the mayor's court on Sunday with costs totaling 10. He paid the fine and left the city. John Turner, a troublesome character, was arrested by Marshal Coyar Sunday for abusing his wife Maud Turner and released after promising to leave town. Mrs Turner has filed for divorce but it has not been granted yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Clark
Glendale
John Turner
Marshal Coyar Sanday
Maud Turner
Gave Up the Horse After Compromise in Washington
Police threatened arrest of Arline Wallace a South Washington coal miner over taking a horse from a pasture and driving it away. The dispute ended Sunday when Wallace returned the horse to Mr and Mrs Frank Deitz in a compromised settlement and no arrest will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arline Wallace
South Washington
Frank Deitz
Wallace
Deitz
Royal Arcanum Day Banquet In Evansville Program Set
Royal Arcanum Day plans a banquet at Masonic hall with Evansville figure James B Arcker as principal speaker. The program includes instrumental duets by Joe Glover and Ray Palmer, a solo by George L Sanford, and an address by Mrs Chas Feagans followed by Hon Jas S Rucker and further instrumental acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Masonic Hall
James B. Arcker
Evansville
B. Boyd
Joe Glover
Ray Palmer
Virtue
Mercy
Mearty
Liverpool Council
George L. Sanford
Chas. Feagans
Jas
Rucker
Gover and Palmer
Worst on Record Beaten by 36 to 0 Defeat at Washington Park
Washington baseball team routed Flora in eight innings Sunday, a 36 to 0 drubbing marked by Flora errors and poor pitching. Williams started strong but faltered with rotten support. Kane and Goodwin starred for Washington, while Ned Zinkan umpired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ball Park
Washington Boys
Flora
Tur Gazerre
Vincennes
Williams
Kane
Breeze
Fll
Goodwin
Harry Banta
Ned Zinkan
South Side Swamped In Close City Baseball Game
The North-side and South side clarks played a close exciting game Sunday morning with many errors. Miller starred for the South side at third, Cook pitched well, Barnett and Hall formed a strong battery for the Northsiders, and Nath Holtman at first base contributed solid fielding and four putouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Miller
Cook
Barnett
Hall
Northsiders
Nath Holtman
Elaria
Benore
Tibi
Tramp Incident Aboard Train Atldegen Westbound Yard
A passenger incident near the depot ends with conductor Shutters and Marshal Prewitt detaining a hobo and companion after insults to Miss Robinson of Bronatown. The man claimed he traveled from Washington and meant no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Seymour Democrat
Frank Shutters
Washington
Suspected Disruptive Passenger Ordered Out of City
A weary, half intoxicated man, dirty faced and possibly overnight in a coal car, argued with a woman and caused trouble among railroad workers. He identified a companion as John Upholt of Columbus before being told to leave. A Washington man was also ordered off and escorted away by Marshal Prewitt. Temperatures cooled but remarks of a horsewhipping surfaced before calm returned.
Memorial Sermon for K of P at First Baptist Church
Dr O P Miles preached the annual memorial sermon to the K of P at the First Baptist church Sunday morning. About fifty Local members attended. He urged joining for service to all rather than insurance or social benefits. In the afternoon the lodge members decoratd graves at Oak Grove cemetery with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Miles
K. of P
First Baptist Church
Oak Grove
Dee
Temperance movement organized in Washington
Rev W Richards and C J Orbison of the Indians Anti Saloon League organized a Washington branch after a Sunday mass meeting at the Christian church. L H Creager was elected president and A J Biddinger secretary treasurer. Dues are 25 cents monthly with aims to close saloons by ward if strong membership is reached.
The Shops and The Railroad
A jumble of clipped items notes workers on strike and accidents, with mentions of Conductor Joseph Smith and Ward, plus a sale of remaining stock from Henry Thomas jewelers at deep discounts. An Economy note promotes Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry for children's stomach ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thomas
Ioan
Divorce Day Surprises as Bigham Not Dead Says Court
Jurors could not reach a verdict in the Edward R. Bigham case and were discharged after eight hours despite initial division. Divorce actions awarded to Addie and John Alford. Parthena Yancy case ongoing. A family expected a corpse but welcomed a living Bigham at the train, a misdated joke from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Bigham
Circuit Court
Addie Ketcham
Elmer Ketcham
John Alford
Bertha’ Alford
Parthena Yancy
W.T. Yancy i
Bigham
BIGHAM GETS A PENSION
Edward I. Bigham of Montgomery was granted a pension of 15 per month after a government notice. He had been tried previously for blackmail threatening to burn Montgomery unless paid 2500 in gold. A check for 159 back pay accompanied the pension notice. He was a former cavalry soldier discharged for disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward i. Bigham
Montgomery
Government Pension Department
Bigham
Damages Filed Over Cholera Hog Sale Dispute
Padgett & Padget filed an $800 damage claim for Isaac Steinfield a South Washington area farmer against neighbor George Gilliott alleging a cholera infected hog sale killed his herd. The Greens Client court also noted an assault charge against William F. Gelleman of Bloomfield accused of attempted killing county clerk Joseph W. Yakey during November election unrest. John G. Shanks v Alfred Ennis involves a quiet title matter in Hastings with Allen & Hastings representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padgett& Padget
Isaac Steinfield
South
Washington
George Gilliott
Steinfield
Gilliott
William F. Gelleman
Bloomfield
Greens
Galleman
Joseph W. Yakey
John G. Shanks
Alfred Ennis
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Willis Clark Brings Rose Exhibit to Petersburg
Willis Clark visits Petersburg with roses from Jerica. Two Italians a hand organ and a monkey arrived in the city today and performed a few stunts on Mato Street, drawing curious crowds and local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Clark
Petersburg
Mato Street
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Squire Streeter
Heltmany i
One Price Clothiers
Sporting Editor
Sandane Qavalid
Premed
Dr. Miles
the Baptist. Church
Anti
Joseph Smith
Janis
Caan Cid
Washingdon
Ehihnath
Hopman Hanovral
War Department
Fowler
Castor
Neal & Eskridge
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