Wilson suit on trial over firm profits and accounting
In circuit court Judge H. Q. Houghton began the trial of James H. Wilson vs Brown & Brown and R. A. Brown for an accounting of profits since 1898 from the contracting firm that built the Walnut Street school. Wilson seeks a half share. others hold thirds. The case may run through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Q. Houghton
James H. Wilson
Johnn. Brown
Robert A. Brown
Mr. Wilson
Brown & Bro
Walnut Strat School
Wilson
Brown Bros
R. D. Morris
Morris
Brown, Bros. and Wilson
Birthday Social at Mrs. Annie Gibson Home
A birthday social hosted by the C. E. society of the First Presbyterian Church at Mrs. Annie Gibson's East Main Street home provided a pleasant evening with a program and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Gibson
East Main Street
C. E. Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
Visiting musicians accompany readings recital
The event featured readings by Miss McCormick Miss iMcBath and Miss Farnberg all visitors to the city. Music was provided by a quartet including W. G. Laye Ralph Martin Hal Laye and Paul Gibson.
Mules Attract Attention In Barr Township Road Work
Twenty one head of mules bought by M A Wilson & Company arrived in Montgomery after unloading at Montgomery this morning. Locals say they are the best mules ever seen there and they attract much attention for work on the Barr township rock road system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Wilson & Company
Sk Louis
Barr Thwnship Rock
Montgomery
Stafford Inventions Attract Stock Buyers In Meredith Hotel
Rev J M Bradford of Petersburg showcases glass coffin and non refillable bottle at the Meredith hotel drawing Commercial club members and stock buyers. Stafford plans a local factory by May, completion by November, with location contract to the Commercial club and bond not yet finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. NM
Bratford
Petersburg i
Meredith Hotel
Commercial Celub
Stafford
Washington
Boy Struck With Wrench in Shop Fight
A boy named Nolan was struck in the face with a monkey wrench during a Tuesday afternoon dispute at the shops. His nose and cheek were badly injured and he cannot work for some time. The fight stemmed from a disagreement over work and no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Nolan
Old Fiddlers Headed for Alfordsville Contest Night
Thomas Nugent and fellow performers from the Court House area travel to Alfordsville for the Old Fiddlers contest tonight. They expect to win prizes and perform stunts sure to surprise and delight the local natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nugent
Ww. A. Wallgee
H. C. Truelove
We.p. Emoott
Court Houes
Allater
Alfordaville
New Suits John F Doherty vs Lizzie Doherty Petition to Convey Real Estate
John F. Doherty files a suit against Lizzie Doherty seeking to convey real estate. Hings Allen Hastings attorneys represent the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Doherty
Lizzie Doherty
Hings
Allen & Hastings
Aged farmer Alford Jones dies after long illness
Alford Jones, a well known farmer from near Tom Hill west of Washington, died Tuesday evening after a long illness. He was seventy five, a Tennessee migrant pioneer, leaves a wife. Funeral Thursday at his residence with burial at Mayaville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford Jones
Tom 8 Hill
Washington
Tennessee
Mayaville Cemetery
Local notes from town East and West end social life
Reports from the east and west ends mention births and visitors with families such as Mr and Mrs Link Allison and Nev and Mrs Oscar Zaller. Local incidents include a lights-out complaint and Harry Gresofield leaving a delivery job. Residents attend events in nearby towns and marriages are noted among Leander Sutton and Harriet Williams. Bloomington visitors also arrive.
Local Socials and Moves Highlight City Happenings
A social at a Masonic Hall on April 24 features flinch and dancing. Mrs C F Winton returns to Cincinnati after a four week visit with relatives, with Mrs Will H Kiefer accompanying her. Miss Frankie Bonham and Margarette Hagerty head to Cincinnati for a few days with Mr and Mrs J C Hagerty. Mr and Mrs Joe Gilbert plan to move to Mt Carmel and he buys a barber shop there. James McDonald is fined $10 for intoxication. Mrs Willard Matthews plans to begin vocal lessons after recovery. Misses Pauletta and Fadellia Mattingly depart for Vincennes for a home talent show at the Opera House. J A Jackson leaves for Mt Carmel to manage Wheeler Wright sewing, with J T Mitchell to take charge locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Bonham
Margarette Hagerty
Cincinnati
Mrs. J.C. Hagerty
Joe Gilbert
Mt. Carmel
Mr. Gilbert
Kidwell & Gray
Pauletta
Fadellia Mattingly
Vincennes A
Opera House
John McCarty
J. A Jackson
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Wheeler & Wright
J. T. Mitchell
Traveled Stranger Detained in Bedford Yard
City Marshal Myers of Bedford holds a mysterious man arrested in the Monon railway yards. The stranger claims to be a detective from San Francisco seeking a £25,000 Schafer murder reward. His unstable mental state prevents immediate release or hospital placement due to nonresident status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Bedford
Monon
San Francisco
Caly
Schafer
Indiana
Bi State Banner Won By Washington Woodmen Lodge
The Washington lodge of the Woodmen of the World earned a tri state banner from the national council for a 262 member gain in the last six months of last year. The banner arrived Tuesday and is on display at Neal and Eskridge stores. The lodge set a state record and earned a district banner for Indiana Illinois and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Neal & Eskrilge
Indiana
Winois
Missouri
Birthday party for J. O. Gurney marks forty seventh year
At the Walnut Street home last evening Mr and Mrs J O Gurney entertained a large group of friends in honor of Mr Gurney forty seventh birthday anniversary. The evening was spent at cards with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
J. O. Gurney
Mr. Gurney
Ithaca Collegeof Music Quartet Entertains Congregation
The Ithaca College of Music male quartet gave a concert at a Christian church on Tuesday night. A large crowd attended and several quartets and solo numbers were performed. Mr. Wilson read selections including Kuya's "Ota Sweet Heart of Mine."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithica College of Music
Christian Church
Wilson
Kuey
May Move Billiard Parlor to Sullivan
Charles Shultz manager of the poor and billiard parlor on Third Street contemplates moving his establishment to Sullivan. He arrived here over eight years ago from Brazil and Worthington and may relocate his parlor to that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shultz
Third Street
Sullivan
Brazil
Worthington
Local Social Roundup From Epsom To Washington Visits
Odon Miga Nora Kowman of Epsom visited Miss Julie Shively over Sunday. Charlie McNeely and wife visited Terre Haute Sunday. Thomas Nugent and wife of Washington visited here last week. A M Keck was at Bramble last week on business. Mrs Hueston and daughter Madge were at Terre Haute Saturday. Mrs H S Shively returned home from Washington. Ed Laughlin wags at Washington the first of the week. Mrs Will Uarris visited Burns City last week. Spencer Brower came down from Bedford last week. Spencer Callahan of Indianapolis visited his parents last week. George Abraham won at Washington the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miga Nora Kowman
Epsom
Julie Shively
Charlie McNeely
Terre Haute
Thomas Nugent
Washington
Hueston
Miss Madge
H. S. Shively
Fred Brooks
Spencer Callahn
Indianapolis View
George Abraham
Personal notes from Linton visits and travels
Mrs. Thomas Wathen of Lintoc visits friends here. A. D. Fairhurst of Cornettaville comes on business. Postmaster D. L. Weimer arrives from Montgomery. Earl Hair returns to Cincinnati after visiting. Mrs. Sabm and children back to Linton from visits. Mrs. T. G. Hayes leaves for Moline Illinois to spend four weeks with friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Asher depart Winslow after visiting. A. H. McCoy and family return from Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. William McCrisakey and children return from Loogooree visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wathen
Lintoc
A. D. Fairhurst
Cornettaville
D. L. Weimer
Montgomery
Earl Hair
Cincinnati
John Sabm
Linton
T. G. Hayes
Moline
Lil
John Asher
Winslow
A. H. McCoy
Louisville
William McCrisakey
Loogooree
Marriage Licenses Issued to Local Couples in Latest Session
Louis P. Potter and Perry M. Bennett. Charles Kirk and Daisy Callahan. Oliver Hamerickhouse and Lola Sears appear in the latest marriage license list reflecting recent nuptial filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kirk and
Daisy Callahan
Oliver Hamerickhouse and
Lola Sears
Coterie Club Hosts Euchre Afternoon Prizes Awarded
Mrs. Fred Scoble entertained the Coterie Club at her West fi residence Tuesday afternoon with Euchre as the main feature. Prizes were awarded to the following members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scoble
West Fi
Euchre
Ladies attend social event with refreshments served
Mrs F J Smith and Mrs Fred Booble receive consolation honors at a neighborhood gathering. Mrs E R Scoville joins as guest. Refreshments were served and attendees reported an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Smith
Fred Booble
E. R. Scoville
Handy Cases In Court Over Assault Charge
Charles Handy paid a fine of five dollars and costs after a morning appearance before Squire J W Kellama for assault and battery on his stepdaughter Mrs Goldie Sturgeon. Sturgeon was acquitted of provocation in Mayor Clark's court. Charge brought by Charles Vandy, her stepfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Handy
Squire J. W. Kellama
Goldie Sturgeon
Clark
Charzee
Charles Vandy
Pittsburg Team Wanted for Exhibition Game in April
Manager Lauby of the Washington ball team sought an exhibition against Pittsburg in April 1910 but has not received an answer. Dide Goodwin is with the team and Lauby hopes he will pitch the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauby
Washington
Fred Tark
Dide Goodwin
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St. Pater’s Church
Mutual Mining Company
Arch Yazal
Pambling
Etel Wade
Jon Allen
Louis
Anlttoor Furdimsges
Knox County
Kizzie Nicholna Va
Michael A. Smith
Terra Haute Brewing Company
Matia County
Busiess
Stafford Inventions
Alfordsville
Mr. and
Mirs. Link Alliso
East End
J. Mand di
A. Boyd
Elnora
Joe Lacy
Jasonville
Nev
Oscar Zaller
West End
C. C Martin
Bank i
Mrs
A. H. Spears
Spenter
Harry Gresofield
Cameron Hyatt
A. A. Btevens
St Loup
Hale Clark
Will Kiefer
Charles Faust
Joe Arehart Caugh
White River
Tugéday
Celia
Waltera
Wheatland
Bessie
Helen Allen
Lodiasiapolis
Kiiiora
Mie
A. Chenoweth
Wilson and
Auislin
Bloomington
Waller
Frangfort
Leander Sutton
Martin County
Harriett M. ‘Williams
Reeve Township
Squire A. J. Burris
Waco
Dna” Yenne
Charlotte Lehrbarger
Shoals
Nion
C. A. Yenna
C F. Winton
Will H. Kiefer
James McDonald
Holland
Squire Wallace
Willard Matthews
Matthews
Der
Washington Lodge Wood
Washington Lodge of the Wood
Special Tri-State
Woodmen
the World
Main St
Ithaca
Odon
A. M. Keck
Bramble
Ed Laughlin
Will Uarris
Relativediat
Burns City
Spencer Brower
Marreage
Lous P. Potter and
Perry M. Bennett
Pittsburg
Ingrain
Brussels
Roxbury Brusels
Saxony
Axminster
Wees
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