Byers on Trial for Theft of Lashley Funds
Thomas Byers, former bartender at Jewel Steele’s cabin, stands trial charged with stealing from farmer Charles Lashley. Lashley reported about $28 in cash and nearly $300 in notes and checks taken. Byers previously attempted suicide thrice in jail, and earlier faced a preliminary hearing in Mayor Clark’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Shoals
Wil Begurt
Thomas Byers
Byers
Jewel Steele
Charles Lashley
Tn Fall
Wien
Clark
Jury panel listed for trial of Hamlet Jones case
The record identifies officers bound over to court and details the jury composition. Regular jurymen named include Joseph Bogner Fred Shaffer Alfred Meads Thomas Scott Alvin Gilley William Neereimer John Evans John Blanford Edwards George Ellis and John Baker with John McBride excused due to sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlet Jones
Pacel
John McBride
Joseph Bogner
Fred. W. Shaffer
Alfred D. Meads
Thomas “Scott
Alvin P. Gilley
William R. Neereimer
John A . Evans
F. Blanford
Edwards
George E. Ellis
John Baker
Divorce Complaint Seeks Alimony and Custody
Parthena Yaney files for divorce from William T. Anes, alleging marriage in 1877, separation in 1901 after abandonment, and failure to support two children. She seeks divorce, child custody, and $500 alimony, with A. D. Padgett as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parthena Yaney Broughit
William T. ¥Anes
Singe
A. d. Padgett
Important ruling voids township contracts under law
Indiana appellate court upholds Knox Circuit decision that Steene township contracts made by trustees without advisory board consent are void. Purchases funded by warrants lack lawful basis unless itemized statements, bids, and open bid processes were followed. Ruling could invalidate hundreds of township agreements and threaten county contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Appellate Court
Knox Circuit Court
Peck- Williamson Ventilating Company
Steene Township
Knox County
Manson U. Johnson
Johnson
Peck-Williamson Company
Jonnsor
Itikis
Daviess County
Bought Territory Suit Seeks Damages in Daviess Court
In Daviess Circuit court Friday afternoon, SE,Q04 damages are sought by a plaintiff alleging fraud in a churn territory deal. Elmore township resident involved with William T. Alexander and Reese Stalcup, who sold exclusive rights for fifty counties for 100 dollars. Alexander allegedly misrepresented Reese as an old friend and valuable rights, with Gadner & Slimp representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Elmore Township
Henry
Wiliam T. Alexander
Odom
Alexander
Stalcup
Rhese
Reese
Medi
Toreander
Starcup
Gardiner & Slimp
Death of Peter Turk Sudden Hemorrhage Ends Life
The Gadette reports the death of Peter Turk from a stomach hemorrhage, sudden and unexpected. He had just delivered a team of mules to James O Brien’s livery stable and collapsed while talking with the owner. Dr. O P Scudder arrived minutes later to pronounce him dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Turk
Mr. Turk
James O’ Brian
Damages Sought in Two Big B&O S W Cases
In Martin Circuit Court the B and Q S W faces two $5,000 to $8,000 damage claims. Travel salesman William Brockway alleges a November 4 1902 wreck between Willow Valley and Huron caused bruises and sickness after train No 4 colliding with a wrecked train. Thomas Gates of Loogotee claims an January 4 accident at Montgomery as he attempted to board train No 8, suffering a broken right arm and likely permanent injury.
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Martin
Wm. H. Brockway
Washington
Mitchell
Willow Valley
Huron
Frank Evans
Streight
Thomas Gates
Loogotee
Montgomery
Jiro
Father’s Horse Sale Sparks Rural Scandal and Elopement Rumors
The Moore family feud erupts as a son allegedly sells his father’s horse to fund an elopement with another woman. Tel egraph and telephone messages fail to locate him, leaving wife and child in mourning. Reports note Elnora’s Gover Matthewson improving after a shooting, while Odon remains divided over Smiley’s condition. Odontwo systems planned to arrive, and farmers near Farlen adopt phones, favoring Eaglesville due to local prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Lnora Newa
Substitutes Sought for Mail Carrier Posts in City
The notice invites eligible clerks to apply and enter an examination for substitute mail carriers. The Civil Service Commission will hold tests May 2, 1908, with subjects including spelling arithmetic penmanship copying geography and reading addresses. Applicants must file with Deputy Postmaster W. B. Allen before closing hours on April 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
United Sites
Civil Service Commission
Post Office
Iis
Blaze at coal watchman's shanty near B&O S-W line
Sunday night a fire broke out at the coal watchman's shanty beside the B and O SW railroad near Railroad and West First streets. A defective Hue caused the blaze which damaged the roof after boys threw bricks and coal, but total damage was under a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad
West First Streets
Unclear Health Ad Fragment Appears in OCR Text
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled health advice about headaches appetite and digestion with scattered letter errors and mismatched words. No clear people places or events emerge from the readable portion.
Worsted Suits Offer at 10 Dollars Each
Fancy worsted suits from choice fabrics in many colors, elegantly tailored and sold by retailers at 12.00 and 13.50 a suit. They show very striking what 810 will do.
Cassimere Suits at Bargain Prices
Catalog note offers cassimere suits, checks, and quiet mixtures in wool. Wide range of selections priced around 10.00, with typical market sales around 12.50. Likely a retailer advertisement aiming to attract customers with low-cost, all wool options.
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Wheeee Geet
Grenadines
Silk
Oxfords
Abel & Kauffman Mercantile Com’y
J. Beitman
snhiBetter
Park
Steele Township
Anpa Turk
Joseph
Terr
Haute
Ames
Charles
John
Jamés
Will Turk
Simbo Grill
North Side
Anna Turk
St Marys Catholic Church
St Mary's Church
St. Sohon’s
Gerish
William EK. Gerish
F. M Gerish
Seymour
Lou Mattingly
Sycamore Street
Gover Matthewson
Elnora
Hé¢rshell’ Smiley
Odon
Bell Telephone Company
Farlen
Eaglesville
Rajudice
Soa
Coal Watchman's
Peers Bowe
Cassimere
Hau
Priéé Clothiers
E. Main
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