Will Reister In Trouble Struck Sister In Law Nursing Baby
Will Reister, former parolee from the St. Gianna State Reformatory, was arrested for assault and battery on his sister in law Mrs Philip Reister. He allegedly struck her three times when intoxicated after visiting Raycraft's, while his wife tended a sick infant. He awaits Mayor Clark's court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williank Reister
St- Giana
Philip Reister
Siater
States Reformatory
Bister
Reycraff
West Main Street
East Fih Street
Sistercin
Reister
Philip Rister
Clark
Bries
Raycraft's
Baptist Ladies Missionary Society Meet Saturday Afternoon
Society notes show the Baptist Ladies Missionary Society meeting Saturday afternoon at the Paraguay on East Walnut Street. Walter Hatfield will entertain the M. E. Ladies Aid society this evening at his home on Van Trees and East First Street. Mrs W A Borders entertained the Women's Auxiliary on the West End in a Home gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Missionary Society
East Walnut Street
Walter Hatfield
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
van Trees
Flrat Street
W. A. Borders
West End
Heavy Load Arrest Near Plainville Leads to Fine
John Smoot, driver of the Standard Oil crew, was arrested for hauling 100 heavy loads over Steele township gravel roads near Plainville. He was fined $12.69 and paid the amount. Smoot claimed the company had permission from the commissioners to haul heavy loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smoot
Standard Oil
Weprn
Steele ‘Township
Plainville
Evinsville Cards Banquet Suppers Delights Attendees
A short local notice describes a gathering honoring John Hartman with refreshments served. The fragment mentions Evansville and a business or lodge event with guests and brief tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hard
John Hartman
Vierhy
Evansville
Local land sale near Portersville closes after delays
Donaldson buys the James Blacaweil farm south of the city known as the Thompson place. The parcel, about one and a half miles from town, covers Skavred land as the deal finally concludes after several days of hold ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Epti Donaldson
James Blacaweil
Portersville
Ron
Skavred
Thompson ‘Place
Hall Damages Suit Filed Over Ditch Work Near Vincennes
Ab Hall VE and John Baines seek 6150 damages in a civil suit filed in Daviess circuit court alleging injuries from work on a ditch near Vincennes. The case cites involvement of Knox circuit court and references wound-related claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab Hall VE
John Baines
Daviess
Knox Circuit Court
Ti al
Vincennes
Secret Wedding Announced for Will Eakin and Emma Kempt
The ceremony occurred in Bloomington on July 16 1904 and was kept secret for eight months. Will Eakin son of Mary Eakin and Emma Kempt daughter of Mrs Mary Kerbot of East Van Trees Street now reside in Indianapolis with plans to stay there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Eakin
Emma Kempt
Washington
Will Makin
Eima Kempt
Thist City
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Flora
Eakin
Mary Eakin
Todianapolis
Eakio
Mary Kerbot
East ‘van Trees Street
Installation of Rev J M Dougine at First Presbyterian
At 7 30 this evening the installation service will install Rev J M Dougine as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Special arrangements have been made for a notable service with Rev H Day of Vintersboro as moderator and Rev Rhedd of Evarsville to preach. Rev W A Haiter will charge the people and Geo K407 of Indianapolis will give the pastor the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dougine
Presbyterian Church
H. Day
Vintenbes
Sesaion
Evarsville
W. A. Haiter
Akd
Indianapolis
Local notes and moving plans span Hig. Blo district
Prof W E Dillard travels to Linwood after a short stay with parents. L Hameraly plans to move with family to a new corner residence at Meridiani and ak streets. John Nugent leaves for Ecogootes to aid Prof Stanfield, likely traveling with him. Fred Bosch returns from White Water Wisconsin to report deep snow and severe cold. John Costello migrates to Petersburg on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bosch
White Water
Wis
Yardmaster Potter Rescues Boy at Vincennes Yard
Yardmaster Potter of Vincennes saved a boy from death at Vincennes yards on Wednesday. The boy stood on a moving car and danger loomed as cars hurried past. Potter yelled warnings and leaped to the car end, catching the child and pulling him to safety before wheels could strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&o. S-W
Potter
Vincennes
Aida
Ranito
Ranito the Jend of It Pod Laid Down Holding Ito Arms Out To Tront
Will Sue for Support Mrs Vincent Tewell Seeks Child Aid
Mrs Vincent Tewell testified before Squire Kellama and Prosecutor E E Hastings alleging abandonment by husband Vincent Tewell after their child was born. She says she supported herself and child since separation and aims to compel support through court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Tewella
West End
Squire Kellama
E. E
Constable Returns Empty After Arrest Attempt
Constable Enoch Cheek went to South Washington to arrest William Dretv for intoxication but returned empty handed. Henry Sahm left for Linton to work in the mines. E P McCrachen visited Vigcernes on business with the Bard Oil Company, and music at the Peoples dance was planned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Cheek
South Washington
William Dretv
Drew
Enoch
Henry Sahm
Linton
EP McCrachen
Vigcernes
Btardard Oil Company
Repairs at Court House Improve Waiting Room Access
Paper hangers beautify the court house rooms including a second floor east of the county superintendent's office by turning it into a ladies waiting area. Sheriff Fitzgerald's office also gains new papering for a neater appearance. The project aims to fix aging rooms and improve access between auditor and assessor offices with a new north door entry for examiners and county council groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flor
Sons
Nor Bate
Asessors
County Council
Death in Arkansas Ties to Miles Family Tragedy
Pastor Rev O P Miles learns of his mother’s death in Arkansas as his son Paul dies the day after in a linked tragedy. The elder Miles’ mother, seventy seven, dies after a sudden illness. mail delays arose due to distance from telegraph and distant farm home. The piece notes the coincidence with Dr Miles’s son’s death and funeral timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Miles
First Baptist Church
Hi Sister J
Arkansas
Mimai
Miles Son
Paul
Court rules Miss Fleece keeps ring in courtship dispute
Walter Smith lost in the first round as Justice Smock ordered Miss Clara Fleece to retain the diamond ring and a list of gifts including the college banner and Indian sofa pillow case. Smith has appealed the decision in the youthful romance case from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Clara Fleece
Atundian
Justice Smock
Miss Fleece
Miss Halter Faces Prolonged Recovery After Factory Accident
Miss Josephine Halter remains in serious condition after a severe scalp wound suffered at work in a local factory. Dr. Anderson said recovery could take several days and warned the situation could worsen this week, with prospects uncertain but some hope for improvement if she stabilizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Halter
Anderson
Local Sickness Infections Mentioned In Community Notes
Mrs. Joseph Bogner of South Meridan is on the sick list. Mrs George is confined to her room and suffers pneum on fever. Mrs Joho Cooke of East Walnut treats has been seriously sick for several days. E U Moots arrived home this morning to Bedford for illness of Dr J L Moore who has been a plaintiff with central Insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bogner
South Meridian
George
Joho ‘Cooke
East Walnut
E U. Moots
Bedford
J. L. Moore
New Suits Over Mabala Chestnut Partition
Legal notices reveal Mabala Chestnut files against The New Bird Sail Co in a partition dispute. Attorney Labgulin represents the plaintiff in the case seeking division of property and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabala Chestnut
The
New Bird Sail Co
Partition
Labgulin Ate
Torney
Plaintiff
Noted Shifts and Injuries At Local Shops
Walter Hyatt of the tin shop is taking a vacation. Herbert Foster of the machine shop injured his left hand at work and will be unable to work for some time. Ed Newland of the car shops cut his knuckles with a hatchet and will be absent for a period. John Bishop received a letter from Hubert Glover about a move to Alaska to join the Alaska Central railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Foster
Wedaceday White
Steele
Ed Newland
Thaj Injary
John Bishop
Huber
Glover
Alaska
Ne’ ‘Iflzas
Alaska Central Railway
Fet
Mail from Santa? Wash to Vincennes Capital Note
A fragment notes a mailed item from Santey Wash claiming arrival at Inhout Maretto in Vincennes Capital, implying a postal or delivery claim. The readable text offers no clear date or full names to confirm the exact event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Santey Wash
Maretto
Vincennes
Veale Township Plans Cooperative Telephone System
Farmers in Veale township plan to build a cooperative telephone network across the area and extend a line to Washington. The current township has no system and no connection to Washington. The venture is believed to be insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veale Township
Washington
Undermuslins Display Notable in Local Showroom
A fragment describes women’s undergarments on display with prices, noting the showing includes serviceable pieces. The text hints at a variety of styles and affordable options, though many words are garbled.
Gorset Styles and Cheap Drawers Featured in Ad
An old advertisement offers 25c gorset covers in multiple finishes including gold quacitus and embroidery, 7s and 16: finest cas briefs, 2 31 50 and 3 price ranges, nice drawers with hemstitching and lace, and drawn work pieces priced from 5c to 25c, all with lace and embroidery trims.
Fashionable muslin gowns and skirts offered at sale
Advert speaks of muslin gowns in full size with tuck fronts lace embroidery and ribbon trims at four dollars. Nainsook and cambric gowns with drawn work insertion and handsome trims priced up to two dollars. Needlework gowns in various styles with lace and ribbons plus muslin skirts with hemstitched tucks and wide flounces at affordable prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Reister
Ence
Washington Teamster
Gazette
W. E Dillard
Lintou
L. Hameraly
Meridiani and
Ak Streets
John Nugent
Ecogootes
Prof
Stanfield
Nugent
Prof, Stanfield
Jono Costello
Petersburg
S-W. Yardmaster
Story To
Hastings
Fairchilds
Third Street
Vincent
Tewell
Stepmother
Rev
Lindeman’, Pharmacy
Burdock
Chas. Hutton
Yerville
Miph
Bel Ward
Lindeman's/Pharmaty
Ith
Boston
Miss Halter
Uhie
Ignevar
Entral Insurance Company
and Railroads
Walter Hyatt
Tin Shopl Is
Yeale Township
Cally
Miustin
Janey
Swiss
Namseok
Cambria
Tee
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