Rape Case and Court Dispositions Highlight Circuit Session
Circuit Judge Houghton disposed many cases as the docket was called. The Bessie Moffett versus John Martin rape trial proceeded toward a verdict this evening with testimony and proceedings continuing. Mrs. Dorsett fights a divorce suit, while John Healy faces a discharge in a separate assault case. Other actions include dismissals in Oma Whisman vs Sylvester Whisman and Solomon Warner vs Daniel W. Sheke, plus quiet title actions for Anne Johose and Sarah L. McKittrick.
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Houghton
Mattingly Appointed Commissioner to Sell Stock in Insolvent Petition
Ezra Mattingly, assignee, named to convey deed and sell stock in the insolvent petition of William F. Colbert. The sale targets goods at Hudsonville and Cumback locations as part of the liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sed Rera Mattingly
William F. Colbert
Ezra
Mattingly
Hudeonville and
Cumback
Ex-Treasurer Joel Returns After 22 Years in Petersburg
George Whitman, formerly county treasurer, faces embezzlement accusations of about $25 000 from his tenure. He has been away for 22 years and is now reported to have returned to Petersburg where indictments were reportedly nullified.
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Joel
George Whitman
H Femad
Paris Ued
Petersburg
Knox County Man Files for Divorce from Bernice Rogers
Lemuel Rogers of Knox county files for divorce alleging abandonment and wife’s alleged association with other men. Case set for trial this term. Attorneys Pritchett and Haughton of Vincennes represent Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Rogers
Knox County
Bernice Rogers
Pritchett and Haughton
Vincennes
Bids Rejected For St Peter’s New School Contract
The Montgomery committee planned to let the contract this afternoon for St Peter’s new boys school. Five bids ranged from just over $9,000 to about $12,000. The two story brick building would include several rooms and a hall. Warren Routt of this city submitted one of the lower bids.
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St Peter's New Boys School
Montgomery
Warren Routt
Marriage Licenses and Gas Range Promotion
George Scott and Leona Bollinger obtain a marriage license amid a local notice promoting cheerful homes with gas ranges for heating and cooking. The City Gas Company and The Guy Gas Company advertise gas as a cheaper modern fuel at addresses on Main Street, urging households to switch. A separate map listing farm locations and owners is also advertised.
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The
City Gas Company
Main Street
Guy Gas ‘Company
Our Promise for Spring Distinctly Select Shoes
Our stock of shoes shall be distinctly select refined and up to date. The goods show care in selection and individuality with complete design and finish. Prices are moderate and practical, matching standards for special orders.
Found Dead in a Saloon Barn Near West Walnut Street
William Young about forty five, a saloon character nicknamed Coal Shute Bil, was found dead in the barn back of James Hogan’s saloon on West Walnut. He had been drinking heavily and may have suffocated among sawdust. coroner to hold inquest Wednesday at nine.
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William Young
James Hogan
West Walnut Street
Ho Mouth
Goose
Young
Coal Shute
Coal Shute Bil
John Desjeans
Desjeans
Désjoane
West Walcut
Hogan
Ohio
Milan
Lawrengeville
Pearl of Rhotan draws crowds with Lifaye! new show
With major changes the act known as The Pearl of Rhotan returns as Lifaye! premieres a sensational program featuring fifty performers in a live lien tale. Seat sales start Thursday.
Meyer faces murder case as Vincennes district buzzes
Vincennes reels over the Meyer Taylor murder case with Monday’s indictment and a $10,000 bond. Lawyers from Terre Haute and Indianapolis are named to prosecute and aid, while local firms offer defense. Coroner’s inquest may last days as witnesses are examined amid a tense city scene. An escape incident at a Vincennes post office involved Ellis Sparrow, a Washington man.
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Vincennes
Meyer Taylor
Harvey B. Taylor
Tarre Haute
Baya
John &. Lamb
Samuel Hammill
Terre Haute
Hor
Henry S. Spaan
Indianapolis
Ale
Knox ‘County Bar
Meyer
W. Hennington
Jamess. Pritchett
Cullop Shaw
S. W. Williams
Emison & Offett
Ellis Son
Washington
Moyer
Taylor
Sparrow
Trip Through Mississippi Reveals Rich Land Prospects
Harley Smoot and W A 1 att return from a land survey tour of Mississippi. They praise the rich low land soil and black loam, timber coverage, and cotton as the main crop. Smoot notes W A Hyatt riding a mule through a baton as an eye catching incident.
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Harley Smoot
W.A
Mississippi
Healey Timber
Mr. Smoot
Rip
W. A. Hyatt
Great Lafayette at the Opera House Saturday Night Show
The Great Lafayette visits the Opera House for a grand show with impersonations and caricatures. The performance features an organized band and staged acts drawing on famous composers and artistic directors.
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GREAT
Lafayette
Hig
Folbiog
Great Met
Offenbach
Beigfried
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Lockridge in Franklin Tenn
Mrs. Elizabeth Lockridge mother of H. L. Lockridge liveryman on Main Street died Sunday night at her Franklin Tennessee home after a long illness. She is survived by four children, H L Lockridge of this city, Ada Grigaby of Franklin, Will Lockridge of Nashville and Que Lockridge of Vicksburg. A misrouted telegram prevented Mr. Lockridge from reaching the funeral in time.
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Elizabeth Lockridge
H. L. Lockridge
Main Street
Franklin, Tenn
Ada Grigaby
Will Lockridge
Nashville
Que Lockridge
Vicksburg
Personal notes from area visitors and residents
A string of short items lists J B Tessler from Bedford and W Bunch from Plainville visiting Olney. Others include John Doyle from Loogoatose, J M Cardwell from Ainton, Clem Lacy from Jasonville, and Attorney Tom Sears from El_nora attending court. Several residents travel to Vincennes, Cincinnati, Petersburg, Ohio, or Olney for visits or business, with brief mentions of relatives and returns.
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J. M. Cardwell
Ainton
Clem Lacy
Jasonville
Tom Sears
Elnora
Paul Gibson
Petersburg
Ex Fire Chief Alfred Read Visits with Apples
Alfred Read former fire chief of 1891, living at Randy Hook, called at the fire department this morning and brought a large sack of apples.
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Alfred Read
Fire
Randy Hook
Fir Department
Washington Ind P C list of letters for March 21 1805
A Washington Indiana post card list shows remaining letters for the March 21 1805 rook ending. Names include Norris Perusyls Gilbert Kruse Moore Morris Osis and others. notices mention advertising charges and P M Edward Farr. A Kansas train incident note describes a train crew warning a waiting woman on a platform with a dangerous jump command.
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Washington, Ind, P. C
Alisor
Henry —Gilbert
J. H. Kruse
F. L. Moore
William Morris
John W. Osis
Joe
Epward
Farr
P. M
Rumbold
Kansas Exchange
Local Paper Details Flighty Incident at Depot Visit
The report mentions an elevator, a violent act described as cutting her in two, and a demand to head to the depot. Witnesses say the woman jumped and yelled Harder as forcefully as she could.
Mr and Mrs Cabel Return From Southern Trip
Mr and Mrs Bret Cabel return from an extended southern journey visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras. They stayed at the home of Charles Sanford, son of Rubin Sanford, who left years ago. Mr Cabel says the New Orleans visit was pleasant and their health improved after the trip.
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Bret Cabel
New Orleana
Mi. Ani
Mr. Cabel
New Orleans
The
Did
Saloon Keeper Sullivan Acquitted in Liquor Charge
In a Squire Walace court this morning William Sullivan a saloon keeper was acquitted of selling liquor to a minor Frank Hamilton Sunday. The case described as large and unstable by witnesses was dismissed after testimony.
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William’ Sullivan
Squire Walace
Frank Hamilton
Willi Nestlehat
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Cuit Court
Martin
Bessie Moffett
John Martin
Cabel & Kauffman
F. M. Dorsett
John Healy
Healy
Oma Whisman
Sylcaster Whisman
Kimora
Solomon Warner
Daniel W. Sheke
Carrie Sherer
James Taylor
Caroline McGee
John Zinkan
Thomas
Wade
Mra
Martha Neidig
Anne Johose
James J. Campbell
Sarah L. McKittrick
William Sulelivan
Freding
St. Peter’s Board
George Scott and
Leona Bollinger
Daviess County
Tre Gazerre
Main St
Fred Waiters
Barer
Daniel King
Bonham
Cams Gere
Meyer Wash
Ington
Buley
Tennessee
J. B. Tessler
Bedford
Bunch
Plainville
John Doyle
Loogoatse
S. E. Gillum
E. L Miller
George
Swartsley
Mayme Hedden
Tona Arthur
Dan Jackson
Vincennbs
Clara Smith
Olney
West End
Louisa Jackson
Margaret Hagerty
Cincinnati
Mrs
J.C. Hagerty
Harry Truedley
W. R. Gardiner
East End
Frank Wallace
Wheatland
Simpson Boyd
Andrew Kutter
Katherine Kutter
Dioutter
Myra Ewart
Hartwell, Ohio
Jank Fornwald
Norris
Perusyls
Mrs. Cabel
South
Charles Sanford
Rubin San
Ford
Timdds
Fide
Chevnutt
Mainalale Dry Goods Department
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