Two Divorces Filed in Daviess Circuit Court
Nancy Kidwell sues James T. Kidwell, married May 29, 1899, alleging separation after abuse and threatening poison. She seeks $2,800 in property and $1,000 alimony with Hastings Allen & Billheimer representing her. Francis H. Lasch of Elnora sues Shirl E. Leach for extreme cruelty alleging repeated lantern blows. they married in 1885 and separated in 1899. Leach is represented by Thomas M. Sears of Elvora.
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Daviess
Nancy Kidwell
James T. Kids
Francis H. Lasch
Elnora
Shirl E. Leach
Leach
Thomas M. Sears
Elvora
Remarkable Rum Train on B and O S W Route
The Schmidlap special passed Cincinnati on a Sunday morning with special orders to run at top speed around curves. W B Shoopmire and Engineer Frank Evans led the train to Washington. Crowds along the route watched from key crossings at Mitchell Seymour and Northern, with a private car and Mrs Schmidiapp in the glare of public interest.
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Union
Cincinn #4
Scoopmiré
Evans
Green
Schmidiapp v
Schmidiapp
Mitchell
Seymour
North
Lernon
fragmentary headline notes Republicans and law inquiry
A garbled OCR fragment references Republicans and a legal matter in 1899 with experts and discussions about legality, but the text is unclear and lacks full context or identifiable details.
Real Estate Transfers and Station Notes
Transaction records show Elisha Stephens transferring to Lydias Stephens with several lots, plus payments noted around 1920. Additional entries mention Eph Hogshead, Ransberry locations, and Aunt Jones transfers, alongside remarks about a handsome Southern Indiana Railway passenger station in Bedford with brick surrounds, large waiting rooms, and electric lighting.
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Elisha Stephens
Lydias Stephens
Washington Sand
Yatt’s
Southern Indianailway
Besford
Dadiana
Nterie Electric
Isaac Johnson Died as Raphael Baby Sails to Anchorage
Isaac Johnson dies after a collision with a propeller boat near harbor. Reports say Johnson was a dock worker for the city and left behind a widow. Local authorities continue probe into accident.
County Commissioners Grant Liquor Licenses Amid Hearings
County Commissioners approve liquor licenses for several City residents including Joe Gordon Henry Stelt E Hawkins Gus Keifer Henry Schuck Pete Schwartz E Harris and John Walters. Licenses denied to William Bam of Alfordsville with two year bar. Nathan Per of Plainville faces remonstrance hearing next Thursday. Budgets set for water light fuel courthouse jail orphans home county farm three months supplies. Inspectors note poor road conditions forcing a lengthy walk to town after a dinner for Supt. Eilid.
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Joe Gordon
Henry
Stelt
E. ‘Hawkins
Gus Keifer
Henry Schuck
Pete Schwartz
E. Harris
John Walters
Aldo J
E. Beckett
A. T. Brewer
Montgomery
W. A. Clark
Can‘nerburg
William Bam
Alfordsville
Nathan Per
Plainville
Robert’ Russell
Southern Indiana Press Association Meet Planned at Greensburg
In Greensburg the executive committee outlined the program for the Southern Indiana Press Association meeting on March 15 and 16. Members are expected to arrive the evening of the 15th and attend a public reception and banquet with toasts. Assignments for the program on the 16th include talks on newspaper management and the relations of job and news departments with speakers from Daily Newspapers Bow, Columbus Times, and Columbus Republican.
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Southern Indiana Press Association
Greensburg
The
Association
Greenburg
Walter Hradfute
Blodatington Telephone
J. N. Marsh
Columbus Times
E. Brown
Columbus Republican
Smallpox scare in Wheatland now ruled false
A reported smallpox case among workers brought to Wheatland from Pittsburgh sparked fear among contractors on CB & C S W improvements. Health officer Dr. J L Robinson initially deemed it smallpox but later concluded it was only catarrhal fever, easing tensions amid the dinner party joke and local chatter.
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THE
Gazette
Wheatland
Pittsburg
S W
J. L. Robinson
Grief Over Son’s Death Ties Man’s Death
A man died at home on Tuesday reportedly from grief over the murder of his youngest son Rafroe a month earlier. The son’s death is linked to the crime attributed to Frank Purcell of a local city. Joseph Ross of Pike County is also mentioned in connection with the case.
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Rafroe
Frank
Purcell
S City
James Abell Found Guilty in Waggoner Murder Trial
A jury in the Martin County circuit court convicted James Abell of the murder of Thomas Waggoner. The verdict awarded a punishment of two to four years at the state reformatory. The three day trial featured prosecutors Maurs and McCormick and defense by Stephens. Waggoner, twenty seven, was killed amid a feud near their old neighborhood.
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Martin
O'Electic Forma
James Abell
Thomas Waggoner
Jeerdoayil Reformatory
Maurs
Hiram. McCormick
Tadge
Aia Oor
Olich
Theatre Franceais
Soumet
Dumas
Parby
Doctor Mason Resigns From Bouarm Indian Hospital
Dr G C Mason longtime superintendent of the Bouarm Indians Tag and Hospital at Evansville resigns due to poor health and the strain of confinement. He and his family plan to return to Oakland City next month with a successor to be named by Judge W R Gardiner.
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G. C. Mason
Oniland City
Bouarm Indians
Tag and Hospital
Evansville
Mason
Local notes on health, business, and community events
A collage of town items reports illnesses in several families, business ventures at a restaurant and coal drill sites, railroad work, and revival meetings. Also notes travel to Washington, farm activity at Flatrock ferry, and local officials and teachers gathering for institutes.
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John’ Jackman
W. Way
George Bright
Washington
H. Harris
J. H. Strains
Parbersville
Yeu Ag
W.h.webber
Edwards Farm
Fiatrock Ferry
Ehr. Tubbs
the Baptist
Emma Steen
Local News Briefs Include Shooting Witnesses and Weddings
A damaged report details a shooting at a storeroom of John W Allegate after a dispute. one man was shot with 282 caliber rounds, while others escaped harm. The piece also notes Portersville errands, a horse incident, and lists social notes including Mr Patrick's birthday gathering and an upcoming marriage between Augustus Raney and Lillia Gilley with Rev Alford likely as master of ceremonies.
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John’ W. jAlle
Howe Horrall
Portersville
William Patrick
Pesca Dinder
Patrick
Wall
Augustus J. Raney
Lillia M. Gilley
T. J. Alford
Clayton Bulwer Treaty Questions Revive Central America Debate
Review of the 1850 Clayton Bulwer Treaty notes that Britain and the United States agreed to exclusive control limits over a Central American canal route. The pact forbids possession fortification or dominion by either party, and calls for joint protection of neutrality, safety, and a potential canal company.
Chandler Harshman Family Visit Noted in Hyatt News
The column notes Mr and Mrs Harshman hosting visitors from Sullivan County and Owensboro Kentucky. relatives from John Mudd's family visit. Rosa B Sweet returns home after a week with relatives. other names include Nelly Bly and local residents at Washington East Week with Trosper Mudd and Chandler families. A protracted meeting in Friendship is mentioned along with Burns visiting Elnora. A theater anecdote about Dumas and Soumet closes the item.
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Usman
Sullivan
Ita
Nelly
Bly
Washington East Week
Trosper
John . Trosper
Robert Chandler
Rafe
Ben
John "Mudd
Granville Craig
James Padgett
John Lomax
Milton Jett
oHbbn’ Chandler
Taylor
Andrey
Hazel
Longworth Luisites
Odon
J. W. Gunsy
Toiauh
Burns
Elnora Waa
A.D
Vickery
Meg
Simpson
Kiss and Sigh Reported in Odd Courting Tale
A fragmentary, garbled reminiscence describes a romantic moment with whispered promises and a kiss as a couple contemplates closeness. The text hints at affection, a forthcoming embrace, and shared emotion amid a noisy, unclear scene.
Bryan and Democracy in the American political scene
A fragment from the Cineirmisti Commercial Tribune discusses William Jennings Bryan, Democratic rhetoric, and the electorate. It critiques populist tactics and defends republican ideals, noting public reaction to leadership and the pursuit of virtue in politics.
Funeral for Dr Leslie Keeley Remembered as Public Benefactor
A late obituary notes Dr Leslie Keeley’s funeral on Thursday and recalls his public work. It discusses Keeley’s attempts to treat alcohol and weakness, his public dedication to patient recovery, and memorials of his life and influence.
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Leslie
Ikeeley
Depbt
Ley
Magea
Tom
Aisie Gilags
Azquor
Dr. Keeley
yDr
Ki Keeley
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