Prominent Harrison farmer James R Arthur dies after runaway
James R Arthur prominent Harrison township farmer died from apoplexy in his home after a Sunday runaway accident on East Ninth Street. He was struck on the head during the scare, worsened by injuries earlier that day while en route to the city to attend his brother Elijah Arthur’s funeral. He was seventy one, survived by his wife and twelve children, two sisters and a brother, and active in the Glendale lodge of Odd Fellows. Funeral plans await arrival of family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Arthur
Harrison Township
Ronaway
East Nieth
Arthur
Stricke
O. Lett
Glendale
J. W. ‘Clark
Mra. Arthur
Elijah Arthur
Harrison “Township
Washington
John
Nancy Arthur
Mias Lattie Steen
B. W. Steen
Harson Township
Thesa
Addi
County
Weales Creek
Glendale Lodge of Odd Fellows Aid
Amer
Order
Farber
Hid
Childrgn
Jonn'f. Arthur
E. J. Arthur
Indigospolis
Johan Arthur
Farmer
Upaia
Mary Arthur
Miner Sues for Damages in Coal Mine Injury Case
John Kennedy a miner from Montgomery Mine No 2 sues Daviess County Coal Company for 5000 dollars claiming injury from a December 20 1908 fall of slate which fractured his leg and left him unable to perform manual labor due to unsafe props and negligence at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennedy
Montgomery
Ciruit Court
Daviess County Coal Company
Montgomery Corporation
Farmer Laurence McGhee Charged After Hog Dispute
Lawrence McGhee a farmer near Montgomery was arrested on assault and battery with intent to kill after a clash with neighbor James Allen over hogs. Allen and his sons confronted McGhee at his home, bricks were reportedly thrown, and McGhee drew a revolver forcing Allen off the property. McGhee pleaded not guilty before Mayor Clark and posted bond for trial Monday. attorney Alvin Padgett retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence McGhee
Montgomery
James Allen
McGhee
Allen
Clark
Alvin Padgett
Amuse-Meale Parade Set for Thursday Visit to Washfox Streets
A fragmented notice describes a Thursday parade in Washfox with a Minairel company making its first appearance. It mentions a street parade at noon and references a person likely named Vogel Minairel or similar in connection with the event.
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Nigat
Suit Filed Against Bon Ner at Vincennes
Tuesday Butler Bros filed in Knox Circuit Court a suit against Daniel L. Bennett for 6375.13 on a note payable to the Citizen's State Bank at Hazelton. The action stems from a failure that occurred last week in Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Butler Bros
Daniel L. Bennett
Citizen's State Bank
Hazelton
Bank Alarm Invented by Charles Daugherty for Banks
Charles Daugherty of Washington announces a new time and burglar alarm system for banks. He has applied for a patent and plans manufacturing in Terre Haute with the McCracken Alarm Company, aiming to improve the earlier McCracken design and replace it in banks nationwide.
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Terre Haute
Cracken Company
Charles Daugherty
Daugherty
McCracken
Terre: Haute
Voward
Bill
J. H. McCrackar
Bedford
Local Republican Eyes Hospitable Role in Martin County
The text notes a Martin County hospitable position candidate Mr. Hounton seen as excellent for the work with local Republicans backing him and Governor Haoly appointing him.
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Martin County
Hounton
Haoly
Hatfield Cashier Struggles With Illness After Brother's Death
Elisha Hatfield of Peoples National Bank remains seriously ill amid pneumonia fears. He is deeply distressed by the death of his brother Houston Hatfield, adding to his burden and concern.
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E. L. Hatfield
The
Peoples National Bank
Houston Hatfield
Ity
Indiana athlete to train Blunt Thorp high school team
Roy Buckley, renowned Indiana University all round athlete, will arrive in the city in a few days to visit Blunt Thorp and to train the high school rook team for several evenings. Buckley has won honors in the Southern Indiana association meets and is making a comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Buckley
Indiana ‘University
Blunt ‘Thorp
Buckley
Southern Indianassociation
Josiah C. Palmer Enters Uncertain Recovery
Josiah C. Palmer, long seriously ill, shows some improvement after being reported near death Tuesday afternoon. He remains in danger and is not yet out of the woods.
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Josiah C. Palmer
Dots and Dashes A Miss A Kiss and a Divorce
Several from this city will attend the sale of Louis Gootes at Trainor Thursday. Miss Neil Sefrit returned from a north trip. Mrs. E R Scoville and Miss Lillie Lewis go to St Louis to visit friends. About twenty five Pocahontas members will go to Newberry Monday to organize a tribe. Mr and Mrs John McTiebee left for Dixpo Miss after visiting Jease McGehee. Evening prayer service and sermon by Rector Dennis at St Johns Episcopal Church tonight at 7 30. Charles Kidwell and Julie Sindott hunted near the rapters home but failed to find game.
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Louis Gootes
Trainor
E. R. Scoville
Lillie Lewis
St. Louis
Pocahontas
Newberry
John Mctiebee
Dixpo
Miss
Jease McGehee
Dennis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Charles Kidwell
Julie Sindott
Rapters
Amusements Review Teases Minstrelsy as Favorite Entertainment
A lengthy amusements notice lauds minstrel shows as the favorite form of amusement, praising a well managed theater program. It highlights punctual curtain calls, clean material, and a lineup of top vocalists comedians and humorous tableaux from the world stage.
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Ithe World
Iniike Iindletha
Tamboa
Grace Hag
Hoover Claim Settled After Crossing Accident
J P Kellogg chief claim agent of the B and O 8 W visited Vincennes and Cincinnati to investigate injuries of Mrs Idoby Hoover from a crossing crash near Videenness a few weeks ago. She was thrown thirty feet but not seriously hurt and will likely be amply compensated.
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J.P. Kellogg
Cincinna
Vincennes
Idoby Hoover
Videenness
Tich Heragon
Vincennes Ball Player Thrown From Evansville Café
Harry Freeman a Vincennes ball player famed locally was tossed from an Evansville restaurant Tuesday after refusing to pay for a plate of oysters. He is hospitalized but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Freeman
Evansville
Arrests and fines in city proceedings this morning
Will Neatlebut was arrested by Chief Geyer for provoking an officer. Hoe was tried before Mayor Clark, fined and jailed for 819.
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Will Neatlebut
Geyer
Hoe
Clark
Personal Notes From The Region Residents In And Around Town
Roy Myers of Udon is here on business. John D le was seen from Loogootee. Ebert Dyer visited from Elnora. E Ellis from Plainville on business. James Lavelle returned at noon from Loogootee. George Faucett today from Vincennes. Miss Ethel Shazmaker visiting from Shoals. Mrs Leo Hamersly guests in Cincinnati. Attorney T D Slump referred this morning from Shoals. Charles Roberts went to Vincennes on business. Frank Brown back from Terre Haute. Joe Graham and Jamies Brign returned from Loogootee at noon. Miss Mayme Valsahi returned from Vincennes. Mr and Mrs Ed Greahm returned to Patersburg at noon after visiting. Mr and Mrs Bohm in the city from Loogootee visiting Mr and Mrs James McTagert.
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Roy Myers
Udon
John D ¥le
Loogootes
Ethel Shazmaker
Shoals
Leo Hamersly
Cincinnati
T. D. Slump
Charles Roberts
Frank Brown
Terre
Joe Graham
Jamies "Brign
Loogoofee
Mayme Valsahi
Vincennes
Ed.Greahm
Patersburg
Mraving Bohm
Loogcote
James McTagert
South Side
Martin Couple Celebrate Twenty Ninth Wedding Anniversary
A pleasant six o clock dinner was given at the home of Mr and Mrs N W Martin Tuesday evening in celebration of the twenty ninth wedding anniversary. There were a number in attendance and the evening was pleasantly spent.
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N. W. Martin
Pleasant Birthday Dinner for E Q Jones Celebrated
E Q Jones, a Sugarland farmer, marked his forty second birthday with a dinner at his home on Tuesday. A large group of neighbors and friends attended, enjoying a pleasant day amid warm hospitality.
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E. Q. Jones
Savral Washington
Society notes from Mrs Clappns Card Party at East Street
At her home on North East First Street Mrs Fred Clapp hosted the Corette club Tuesday afternoon. About twenty five attended and passed the afternoon at cards. Mr J F Smith won first prize a pitcher. Mrs Frank Walker was awarded second prize and Mrs Ka Listel received the consolation prize. Out of town guests included Miss Ella Smith and Mrs Kerart of Cincinnati. Refreshments were served.
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Noth East
First Street
Fred
Mrs. Kerart
of Cincinati
Major Houghton for Commission in Lopgoo Tee
Major Williama Houghton of Lopgoo Tee was announced as applicant for appointment on the commission to select a site for the epileptic institute. It is unclear from the fragment which body the commission relates to or the exact selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williama Houghton
Lopgootee
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James R. Arthur Stricken
Farner
Washiston
Impr
Harrison Waship
Vailey
Bermerly
Gomery Mine
Ual Labor
Eee
Lawrence McGhee Drew
Bonner
Charles ‘Daugh
Erty
Princeton
Elisha Hatfield
Walter Shively and
Leots Poindexter
Indiana
Neil Sefrit
Hoover
E'bert
Dyer
Elnora
E. Ellis
Plainville
James Lavelle
Loogootee
George Faucett
Major Houghton
Jack
Shearain” Coats
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