Davidson V Davidson case opens in Kirguit Court over common law marriage
Laura Bunn Clark sues Rev Elmer E Davidson to enforce alleged 1908 common law marriage at Metropolitan Hotel St Louis. Interrogatories probe license in Kansas City July 1908 and fate of license. Trial date set May 8 with hearings on insanity defense in the Zella Stringer blackmail case and related court actions.
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Laura Bunn Clark
Elmer E. Davidson
Metropolitan Hotel
St. Louis
Recorder of Deeds
Jackson County
Missouri
Kansas City
Editon Barrett
Davidson
Register of Deeds
Tne
Stringer Case Leads Circuit Court Docket In Lockhart
In Hastings Prosecution, Mrs Stringer pleads not guilty to a battery charge after waiving preliminary hearing. Bail set at 1000 with jail commitment if default. Injunction case Mary Yochum vs Vincennes Traction failed to settle. damages dismissed by agreement. Foreclosure and receiver actions proceed with court rulings and costs allocated where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wildford
Alfred S
Union Savings and Loap Association
Oscar Deckard
Olive M. Deckard
John , Wilson
John Kane
Rial
McKernan Missing After Court Contempt Sentence
In 1907 Hugh F McKernan was fined and jailed for three months for indirect contempt of court after his divorced wife’s affidavit. He reportedly left the city as Sheriff Colbert has not located him. Court notes list several other cases with nolle prosequi and plea entries.
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MecKepian
Houghton
Hugh F. McKernan
Hastings
McKernan
Colbert
Othey ‘Court
State
Wiliam Edson
Harold Young
Supine “Hay
Rillard Denigan
James
O'Neal
William Carr
Andrew Parker
Ehi Fintent
Frank Neidig
Jaules
Sparks
O Flora A. Greenswood
Harry H. Greenwood
Leonidas Gd.zhorrall
George W. Wilson
Walter J. Albert
Eour
Jaspph Kendall
Willian Boutlé, Jr
John F. Carnahian
Walter, J. Hubbard
Thomas F. Carsoi
Threeloense
Jegurt
Iinding
Esta Shasteen
Neighborhood News Briefs From Local Residents
Mrs Lydia Eaton and gon Friedly Paton were at Washington Wednesday. Arthur Chandler is visiting at Alfordsville. Edgar Fleenor of Lettsville was here Sunday. Mrs Shhuitz of Trainor visited here Tuesday. Walden Eaton and two sisters Essie and Myrtle attended the commencement at Odon Friday. Merl and Kenneth Pebble of Ep osm were here Saturday. Mr and Mrs Oliver Carroll and family spent Sunday in Sugar land. Dr Will McKittrick of Plainville was here Sunday. Mrs Jake Miller visited here last week. W H Patterson was at Washington Tuesday. Mrs Dan Bynum left Monday for Oklahoma. Oliver Carroll was at Washington Wednesday. Miss Emma Furgerson returned to Plainville after a few days here. W T Scott returned from Terre Haute where his wife is receiving medical treatment. Will Bennett at Bunkum the first of the week. O E Myers returned home from a visit at Terre Haute and Jacksonville. Born to Mrs James Hardy on Thursday a daughter. Miss Effie Myers returned home from Jasonville where she has been clerking in a store. G W Myers went to Odon Thursday. Wheat is looking good in this neighborhood. Isaac Patrick lives near Burns City was here Friday. Charles W Grove visiting at Linton. Jerome Reese trip to Washington Thursday.
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Lydia Eaton
Gon
Friedly ‘Paton
Washington
Arthur Chandler
Alfordsville
Edgar Fleenor
Lettsville
Shhuitz
Trainor
Walden Eaton
Essie
Myrtle
Odon
Merl
Kenneth Pebble
Oliver Carroll
Sugarland
Will McKittrick
Plainville
Jake Miller
W. H. Patterson
Dan Bynum Jeft
Oklahoma
Emma Furgerson
W. T. Scott
Terre Haute
Will Bennett
Bunkum
O. E. Myers
Jasonville
James Hardy
Effie Myers
G. W. Myers
Isaac Patrick
Burns City
Charles W. Grove
Linton
Jerome Reese
Dancegoers and Visitors Reported Across Town Events
Several locals attended a Montgomery dance Tuesday night. John Colvin was seen in Alfordsville Saturday, Edward Fanning visited Lon Gootee Saturday, and Rollie Carrico returned to Loogoo tee Sunday after a few days with his father C. T. Carrico. Miss Kate Fanning visits Eaglesville with sister Mrs. E. T. OConner. Mrs. John Kellett and daughter Victoria Kellett visited Roland Fegan’s family Sunday. Edward Hughes and Joseph Roarty went to Montgomery Sunday afternoon. Gertrude Carricci visited Estella Fanning Sunday. Michael Kellett was in Washington Friday. Miss Elia Donahue and Lizzie Conlin with Esther Conlinbere were at Loogoo tee Saturday. Otto Wathen visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raney of Cumbark Sunday. Co. T. Carrico and Joan Colvin were at Washington Tuesday.
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Montgomery
John Colvin
Plainville Notes Show Visits and Local Business Openings
Andy Corlett of Linton and George Whitsett from Terre Haute are visiting Plainville. Cough opens a confectionary in the New Wrinkle building on Main Street. Oscar Killion from Indianapolis is visiting. he will return soon. Homer Warren traveled to Washington. William Ruminer estate sold at public auction Tuesday. Ruth McCown of Elnora is visiting grandparents. The sixty six birthday of EN Daugaerty drew a large crowd. A major revival by an evangelist and wife from Brazil is ongoing. meetings closed Thursday night. Funds from the revival will aid expenses for a trip to the Holy Land.
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Andy Corlett
Linton
George Whitsett
Terre Haute
Cc. E. Cough
Main Street
Oscar Killion
Indianapolis
Homer Warren
Washington
William Ruminero
Ruth McCown
Elnora
EN Daugaerty
Plainville
Brazil
Holy Land
Miners Die in Linton Mine Rockfall
In Linton Indiana April 29 a slate fall in Vandalia coal company mine number 9 fatally injured Arthur Simons twenty five and badly hurt Adolph Delossa thirty five both leaders in the mine. The accident halted operations for the day and left Simons dead at the scene Delossa internally injured with slim chances of recovery.
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Linton
Ind
Vandalia Coal Company
Simons
Delossa
Accidant
Local Social Notes From EPSOM and Nearby Areas
Aquilla Standiford and Lubin Sed delmeyer attended a Hyatt Sunday meeting in Concord which ended Sunday night. Charles Browning from Chattanooga visits his parents for a few days. Dr. Ray and Mrs Ray of Elmore township visited Friday and Saturday. Elisha Bruner traveled to Washington Monday. Mrs. Lester Cumins and Mrs. Leo Goatee visited their parents the Coxs in Odon Saturday. Mamie Standiford, ill for some time, is improving. Mrs. Joan Payne of Linton visits for a few weeks. Bernard Singleton of Washington came Sunday. Mr and Mrs G W Myers and Dr Carter and Mrs Carter were guests of Nate Myers Sunday.
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Aquilla Standiford
Lubin Seddelmeyer
Hyatt
Concord
Charles Browning
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ray
Elmore Township
Elisha Bruner
Washington
Lester Cumins
Leo
Odon
T. B. Cox
Mamie Standiford
Joan Payne
Linton
Bernard Singleton
G. W. Myers
Dr. Carter
Carter
Nate Myers
Taxpayers rush to pay spring taxes before penalties rise
The treasurer’s office is crowded in the county courthouse as residents rush to pay spring taxes before a ten percent penalty applies for delinquency. Treasurer Godwin and two deputies work extended hours from 7 to 9 pm to handle crowds, with many farmers facing cash shortages from poor crops.
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Court House
Godwin
Ex State Senator Wolcott suit vs Hayes heirs upheld on appeal
The Wisconsin appellate court affirmed the Green County circuit court ruling in favor of defendants in the case of former State Senator Eben Wolcott against John Hayes and Hayes heirs. The decision ends years of litigation. lawyers included Padgett Padgett Gardiner Tharpe Gardiner Hastings Allen Hastings Cullop Shaw and others.
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Eben Wolcott
John Hayes
Gréene Circuit Court
Woten
Comstock
Padgett & Padgett
Gardiner Tharpe & Gardiner
Wolcott Hayes Case Details Shortage and Acreage Dispute
The case concerns Wolcott versus Hayes over an 850 acre tract in Knox County. The court records show Wolcott agreed to a price change from 40 to 36 per acre and to buy the entire tract described as about 850 acres, with enough land at 40 per acre to exceed the amount paid. The appellate court affirmed the Greene Circuit Court ruling for the defendants.
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Hayes
Wolcott
Daviess
Greene
Wheatland
Knox County
Greene C. C
Comstock
P. J
Plaintim
Manion
Lake Erie
Railroad Company
Marriages of Interest Highlight Local Nuptials
Miss Maud Yarbrough of Maysville Road wed Leo Greenwell of Loogootee at St. Simons parsonage with Miss Mary Yarbrough and John Greenwell as attendants. A large dinner followed at the Yarbrough home before the couple moves to Loogootee where Greenwell works as a glass worker. Joan E. Harlan and Martha Allee Long also married at the First Methodist parsonage with Rev. Fred W. Hart officiating. Harlan, a Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern foreman, and Long will reside on McCormick Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Yarbrough
Enos Yarbrough
Maysville Road
Leo Greenwell
Loogootee
St. Simons Parsonage
John W. Doyle
Mary Yarbrugh
John Greenwell
Yarbrough
Greenwell
Joan E. Harlan
Misa
Martha Allee
First Methodist Church
Harlan
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Section
Laurenceville
Ill
Thomas Jong
Fred W. Hart
McCormick Avenue
Odd Fellows mark 90th anniversary with public meeting
Odd Fellows chapter of Odon held a public meeting at the M church to celebrate the 90th birthday of Odd Fellowship. G P Crawford gave the welcome, with music from the band and a two male quartet. Charles J Orbison of Indianapolis delivered the principal address to a large audience.
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Odd
Odon
Odd Fellowship
G. P. Crawford
Pauline Froemblinz
Charles J. Orbison
Indianapolis
Wilyehold Convention At Elnora May 12 to 14
The Christian church groups plan a three day convention at Elnora from May 12 to 14. Programs are released with many talks and discussions on religious work promised. T D Slimp of this city chairs the evangelistic committee.
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the Christian Church
Elnora
T. D. Slimp
Fire Damage Hits Montgomery Area Home
A fire damaged the roof of William Price's home near Montgomery on Wednesday morning. Loss valued at $150, insured. Neighbors formed a two bucket brigade and quickly extinguished the flames.
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William
Deaths Listed in Washington Area Docket
Several local deaths are noted including George Essig a Washington builder who died at Evansville and had directed construction of St Marys church. Marcellus Babra known as Marcellus Barber died near the old Duffey farm. Robert C Cochel of Chillicothe Ohio died after illness and was a B and O Southwest engineer. Dora Swing died in a Fort Wayne state institution and Miss Rachael Howard died in Louisville Kentucky at age sixty eight.
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Marcellus Babra
Duffey
Babra
Marcellus Barber
Rachael Howard
Howard Stewart
East Walnut Street
Louisville
R.y
Plainville Canning Company Formed In Plainville
Articles of incorporation filed by Nu gent and filed with the secretary of state establish the Plainville Canning Company with $8,000 capital. Incorporators include Nath an BE. Killion Ollie Gilliatt B. L. Foust Thomas Nugent and Ernest E. Killion. The firm plans a general canning business and a factory at Plainville to be ready to can this season's tomato crop.
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Plainville Canning Company
Nugent
Nathan BE. Killion
Ollie Gilliatt
B. L. Foust
Thomas Nugent
Ernest E. Killion
Plainville
Miss Mayme Hack Confined by Bone Rheumatism
Miss Mayme Hack is unable to be out due to bone rheumatism. Initially thought to have a sprained ankle, examination revealed the condition. recovery will take several weeks before she can be active again.
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Mayme Hack
Te Racket Announces May 1 Sale on Ladies Wear
Beginning Saturday May 1 Te Racket offers a special sale on ladies wrappers dressing sacquer kimonas sateen heatherbloom and a sik petticoats and wash dress skirts at greatly reduced prices.
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Girguit Court
Herald
Washington State Journal
Ritzville
Associated Press
Christian Church
Zella Clark Stringer
Gardiner
Neighborhood News
Cornettsville
Epsom
Corning
Wilyehold
George Essig
Evansville
East Fifteenth Street
Essig
St Marys Church
Germany
America
Anna
Providence
Aurora
Aira
Jacob Kramer
Robert C. Cochel
Chillicothe
Lucy McCormick
Thil City
Cochel
Robert Cochel
Tipton
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company
Chillicothe, C
William H. Cochel
Dora Swing
Fort Wayne
Marcus Swing
Spink
Worthington
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