Bigham Released on Bond in Montgomery Blackmail Case
Edward S. Bigham, a Montgomery man, was released on a 700 bond after arrest for blackmail. His relatives posted the bond for his June circuit court term. He maintains innocence and says he will soon prove it with alibi evidence. Detectives hint at further arrests as investigations continue.
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Edward S. Bigham
Montgomery
Bigham
Hayden
George Walker
St Montgomery
Cochran
D. H. Padgett
SETH McCORMICK DEAD PROMINENT WASHINGTON CARPENTER
Seth McCormick longtime Washington carpenter and contractor died this morning at his West Walnut Street home after kidney illness He was born January 26 1843 and lived here his entire life McCormick served as township assessor five years and headed the fire department during Ogden's mayoral term He Civil War veteran and active in local music circles He married Louisa Greenfield in 1866 and eight children William Charles George Clay Frank Libbie Lucy and Mary survive Funeral at Presbyterian Church at 2 30 p m with I O F conducting burial at Oak Grove Cemetery
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Seth McCormick
Washington
West Walnut Street
J. W.W. Ogdyn
Oba
Louisa C. Greenfield
Adam Greenfield
William
Charles
George
Clay
Frank
Libbie
Lucy
Mary McCormick
Presbyterian Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Cow and calf at Dr. J W Clark residence
A well bred cow with her young calf available for viewing. Interested parties may visit the home of Dr. J W Clark located at East Third Street and Campbell Avenue.
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J. W. Clark
East Third
Campbell Avenue
Glass Plant Fire Halts Loogootee Factory Operations
The Ziba F. Graham glass plant in Loogootee Indiana suffered about 1000 in damage when a hot glass tank burst spreading fire through the floor. Workers quickly smothered flames with sand and water, potentially closing the plant for the summer with July 1s fire-down, and no insurance covered the loss.
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Loocooter
Ind
Ziba F. Graham
Z. F. Graham
Joseph P. Graham
Washington
Grahams
Grand Army Encampment Set for Anderson Next Week
The twenty fourth annual State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Anderson May 12 to 14 with holidays citywide. A vivid program includes two parades, extensive electric lighting, camp fires, Living Flag on parade day by two thousand children, and performances by brass bands and drum corps. Governor Durbin and Commander Stewart will attend with staffs, joining in the parade.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Anderson
Court House
Madison County
Grand Opera House
M. E
Brasband
Jolliana Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home
Soldiers Home
Indiana
Thomas J. Stewart
W. T. Durbin
Surveyors Map Proposed East Route Near City
Henry Aikman Jr. reports a mashed finger at the store room while foreman H. M. Bradford of Flora visits. Officials Cassell Schmidt Wallace Walker Brill and Boardman of the Southern Indiana governors arrive from Terre Haute to survey the proposed route east of the city. B&O and W. A. McDonald plan a move from East Main in the near future.
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Henry Aikman, Jr
H. M. Bradford
Flora, l
J. F. Cassell
E.B. Schmidt
T. A. Wallace
J. P. Walker
G. F. Brill
Boardman
Indiana
Gurvenors
Terre Baute
Baltimore & Ohio earnings lift amid expanding motive power
Report shows Grods earnings of all railroads in the United States for three weeks of April at 25 227 166, up 13.2 percent from last year and 27.6 percent from 1901. Improvement is strong across central western southern and western roads with widespread gains in many lines and systems.
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United States
County orders gravel road work. bridges inspected
County commissioners order dirt road contractors to begin work immediately claiming road condition warrants action. They viewed bridges in Reeve and Barr townships with the Hawkreex iron bridge awaiting new floor boards. The Peter Fagan bridge abutments are praised. a Washington township bridge near the Aikman Carnahan farm must be lowered about 18 inches. No license application from Wade for a saloon in Elnora was filed after a power of attorney scare.
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Reeve
Barr
Hawkreex
Peter Fagan
Barr Township
Washington Township
Aikman Carnahan
Wade
Otto Wade
Elnora
Rural delivery issue to drive Indiana campaign
Indianapolis May 6 Republicans prepare a rural free delivery appeal to rural voters as a practical issue likely to swing elections. The program credits Republicans with expanding service and cites past congressional results, while South Bend officials note safeguarding city charter powers from legislative change.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Robinson
Lagrange
Noble
Gilliams
Edward J. Fogarty
South Bend
St. Joseph
Knights of Columbus
Fogarty
Repubicans
Marriage Licenses Granted for Charles Akers and Laurs Kirk
Charles W. Akers and Laurs Kirk appeared for marriage license formalities. The filing confirms their intent to wed, with the couple to complete any remaining requirements before the ceremony.
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Charles W. Akers and
Laurs Kirk
Connecting Lines Exchange Planned Across Daviess County
Plans to connect private telephone lines into a single exchange in Pinocville to serve Daviess Knox Greene and Martin counties advance. The Home Telephone Company will use poles to extend lines to Cornettsville and connect Montgomery and Loogootee. The consolidated system aims to provide universal, improved service and local subscribers may reach any line. The article notes the deceased, a 23 year old, and funeral details.
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Prsisville
Ind
Pinioville
Daviess
Knox
Greene
Martin
Home Telephone Company
Cornettsville
Montgomery
Loogootee
Davids County Home Telephone Company
Ist
Florence Edwards Dies after Evansville Hospital Stay
Pratsvilllg Indiana May 6 Miss Florence Edwards died at the Southern Indiana Insare hospital in Evansville where she had been taken about three years ago for treatment.
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Ava Edwards
Henry
Thomas
Josie
Anna
Plaingill
Pratsvilllg
Ind
Florence Edwards
Southern Indiana Insare Hospital
Evansville
Gravel Road Work Planned For Steele and Washington Townships
Contractors expect to begin improvements on Steele township roads in a few weeks and then extend to Washington township. Large crews will handle both systems, with priority to Washington township first, aiming to finish all work this summer under the superintendent appointed by the commissioners.
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Prainvitce
Ind
Steele Township
Washington Townships
Washingtonn
Coal Options Sought in Northern Indiana Farms
Representatives of coal operators visited Persrxville Indiana to secure options on farms with limited success. The drive extended toward the South 1 road survey area. A cold wave last Thursday and Friday damaged fruit, ruining grapes and injuring cherries and plums.
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