Father of Ten Children James W Denem Dies in Washington
Obituary recalls James W Denem a respected Washington resident and father of four, native of Crawford County born 1849, who lived in Harrison and Washington townships, and who died at 75 after kidneys illness. Also notes his marriage, church affiliation, and survivors. The report also covers Ulysses Grant Jackson a long-time Daviess County farmer who died at his daughter's home, and the passing of Mrs Elizabeth Meyer. Mentions a Prairie Creek Improvement Association meeting and officers elected to improve drainage and waterways in Bogard Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses Grant Jackson
Daviess County
Adam Poth
Glendale
Mr. Jackson
Daniel Jackson
New Yorks
Veale Township
Harrison Township
Jackson
W. W. Jackson
Petersburg
Pike County
John Jackson
Catland City
Glen
Wlxm
Chapman
Washin
George. Ekins
Washton
Grant
Jacckton
J. W. Denem
James W. Denem
Robinson Street
Denem
Crawford County
Davies County
Washington
Anna Killion
Plainville
Isaac Denem
Martin County
John Denem
Charles Denem
Baptist Church
Farmers of Cdiness Co
Bogard Township
Milton WiIgon
John Disser
Joe
Ryans Trasurer
James Hart
Court House Vote Plans Amid Township Subsidy Debate
The Vincennez Washington & Tratton company subsidy proposal is set for a second election in Barr township after a petition. The county board granted the petition and fixed Saturday June 1v for the vote with expenses $290 to be borne by the company. A prior election defeated the subsidy by a narrow margin. Jury terms and various civil cases are listed for the June session, with grand jury tones and continuations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennez, Washington & Tratton Company
Barr Township
Knox County
Convniers
Enterurvan Company
Cheche
Ravelen
Montgomery Uy
Darry
Bedford Students Attack Police at Opera House
A crowd of about 46 students in the balcony heckled and attacked police after a performance at the opera house. Policeman Alltap was badly beaten. the chief of police escaped with minor injuries. Several students were injured. no arrests were made and the incident may be dropped.
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OLICE
Bedford Democrat
Beneley
Jobhther
Opera House
Fogue
Stude
Alltap
Pioas Taid
County Board of Review to Meet in June Session
County Auditor Thomias Nugent issues notice for the board of review meeting to be held on the first Monday in June. The board includes Assessor ww. Feagans, Auditor Nugent, Treasurer George Godwin, John S. Goshorn of Elmore Township, and Friend B. Colbier of Veale Township. Members receive $5 per day during sessions.
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Board OF Review
Thomias Nugent
County Board of Review
Ww. Feagans
Thomas Nugent
George Godwin
John S. Goshorn
Elmore Township
Friend B.colbier
Veale
Morgan Gets Contract for Veale Township Dredge Ditch
County Surveyor Madden sold the contract for William P. Walters dredge ditch project in Veale township at the courthouse to Fred C. Morgan of Indiana for 6072 dollars. The work drains land on the east fork of White River. Only one other bid was received and it was higher than the estimate and not considered.
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Morgan
Madden
William P. Walters
Veale Township
Court House
Fred C. Morgan
Yurcennes
White River
William
Walters
Scould
Bank Elects Officers at Plainville Farmers Bank
Stockholders at Farmers Bank of Plainville elected officers and directors last week. Officers include President Nathan Killion, Vice President Joh Goshorn, Cashier Ernest E Killion, Assistant Cashier R Elmer Killion. Directors: Joh Goshorn, Nathan Killion, William A Bomey, William A Killion, Thomas Huntington, F M Bales.
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BANK
Farmers Bank
Plainville
Nathan
Killion
Joh. Goshorn
Ernest
Elmer Killion
Joh Goshorn
Nathan Killion
William A. Bomey
William A. Killion
Thomas Huntington
If. M. Bales
Ben Hur Initiation Details From Jog Saint 169
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an initiation event labeled Ben Hur Jog Saint 169. Readable items reference a named activity and a numeric marker but lack clear dates or organizations. Further text is needed to identify participants or the event location.
Memorial Services for Local Figure Held Sunday
The memorial service featured readings by Bets Porter and Daisy Hosken, a memorial address by Rev A M Hackleman of the First Baptist Church, and selections including One Sweetly Solemn Thought and Nearer My God to Thee. Officers and members participated in ritual and roll call with music and benediction.
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Oper
Beene Maren
F. C
Wee Houghby
Mrs Hawkins Hosts Birthday Tea for Ideal Club
Mrs Charmer Hawkins entertained the Ideal club ladies Wednesday at her West Walnut street home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. A postal shower and several gifts were given, light refreshments were served, and guests departed hoping for many happy returns.
Birthday party honors J N Barber at home gathering
A crowd of friends gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate J N Barber's forty third birthday anniversary. About twenty members from the Sunday school department attended. The event featured conversation, games, and music followed by refreshments.
Sanitary Patrol Arrests Drunken Man in Vincennes
William Doseh, a sanitary patrolman, arrested a man who claimed the name Thompson and home in Vincennes. The man was heavily intoxicated and dragged to jail. a hearing will be held after he sobers up.
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William Doseh
Thompson
Vincennes
Families to Move to Montana From Daviess County
Louis H. Keithy and C. O. McGaudy will relocate with their families in about two weeks to Montana where they plan to establish a home. It is lamented that Daviess county loses such citizens to the west.
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Montana
Louis H. Keithy
C. O. McGaudy
Daviess County
Double Celebration Honors Two Milestones at Roby Home
A large crowd gathered Tuesday at 407 Pearlstreet to celebrate Lillian Roby’s twentieth birthday and the sixth anniversary of the Royar Neizbers. Guests enjoyed a bountiful supper, music, and conversations, with wishes for more happy events from Mr and Mrs Roby and the Neizbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roby
Pearlstreet
Lillian
Isking
Roby
Rovral Neiza
Printer finds relief as typesetting machine arrives
W B Myers editor of the Bicknell Record visits to inspect the Mer Zenthaler plant for installing a new typesetting machine. Merers, a former Daviess County boy now running a Knox County paper, says printer shortages are his only gripe and hopes the machine ends the trouble.
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W. B. Myers
The
Bicknell? Record
Mer Zenthaler
Merers
Daviess County
Knox County
Local residents buy autos from Gates & Keith agency
Harley Jackson of a eratuide Noad has purchased a five passenger touring car and Dr A L Donaldson county health commissioner has bought a Hupmobile from Gates & Keith agency this city.
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Harley Jackson
Eratuide Noad
Gates & Keith
A L Donaldson
Mothers Day Observance Set for Second Sunday in May
The second Sunday in May is set aside as the Mothers Day observance. The badge is a white carnation and should be worn to honor mothers.
Postal plan takes magazines by freight through Midwest
Postmaster General Hitchcock orders moving bulky magazines into a third contract section by freight to Indiana Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Missouri. Indianapolis will be a key hub with Cincinnati handling Indiana and Ohio. Distributing points include Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Omaha and St Paul. The change aims to cut railway mail costs and may reduce clerks by about ten percent.
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Post Office Department
Plerks
Cincinnati
Insana
Ohio
Boston
New
York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Department i Mide
Indianapolis
Thieves Hit Seymour in Tuesday Night Burglary Spree
Thieves entered five stores and two saloons in Seymour Tuesday night. Cash was taken from a ghostly place but amounts were small. The spree suggests a small band may be active in the city, with more occasional visits noted in prior days.
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Seymou
Seyour
Health officials retire after annual state board sessions
The Denthideon county health commissioners Dr EL BL and colleagues attended the annual health meeting at Clayprol, held under the Initiant state board of health. The event ran across Tuesday and Wednesday with attendance by local health leaders.
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Denthideon
EL BL
Auto Ownership Surges As City Markets Grow
In the city the number of automobiles reaches 464 with daily purchases noted. Many farmers in the northern part of the county have bought machines this spring and more contemplate doing so soon.
Dance Night At St Simons Hall Raises Club Funds
A large crowd of young people attended a Wednesday dance at the Knights of Columbus hall. The Boys Society of St Simons church organized the event to furnish the St Simons hall as a club room for the boys, with proceeds directed to that purpose.
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K. of C. Hall
Lemphers of the Boys’ Society
St. Simons Church
St. Simons Hall
Gentry Brothers Circus to Visit City May 19
Posters on telephone poles announce the Gentry Brothers dog and pony show coming to town on May 19. The date is eagerly awaited by both younger and older residents in this community.
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Gentry Brothers
Municipal light plant coal tests begin
The electric works committee orders a test of various coal types before awarding the contract for municipal light plant fuel. The test is currently underway.
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Electric Works Committee
Building a bungalow on Troy road by Zin Faith
Zin Faith a city mail carrier is constructing a neat suburban bungalow about one mile from the city along the Troy road. The planned six room home is advertised as a beauty and will be a prominent local residence.
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Zin Faith
Troy Road
Wells Drill Starts at Reinsel Farm in Plarrison Township
Drilling began Tuesday afternoon at the old well on the Reinsel farm in Plarrison township and progress is reported as steady. The operation is moving with workers and equipment on site and officials expect updates later this week.
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Reinsel
Plarrison Township
Straw Hat Season Opens with Seasonal Show Windows
Straw hat season is now open as clothing stores display simmer staples in their show windows. Mr. and Mrs. Amos McFarland have returned to their home in Vincennes after a brief visit in this city with Mr. and Mrs. William Raymor.
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Mrs.j
Amos “McFarland
Vincennes
Mra
Liam Raymor
Ptomaine Poisoning Threatens Life of Mrs Baker
Mrs Maude Baker wife of Hugh Baker was stricken with ptomaine poisoning and found unconscious at home during a funeral. She hovered near death for hours but is now recovering aided by local volunteers and physicians. Controversy over saloon licenses led to debate on Proctor law limits and county commissioners grants. An eleventh license potential is anticipated as applicants challenge the allocation.
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Elizabeth Meyer
Fred Meyer
East Ninth
van Trees
Meyers
Washington
Meyer
Theodore
Adelle Hyatt
Gron
Wasminston
Romineny Wa
Rma
Hyatt
Julian Clarke
Iibs
Barnard Wil
Maude Baler
Hugh Baker
U. B
Pater
Fae
Mont
Baker
Ty Washington
Tiesd
Proctor
Board of County
Abbott pleads guilty in Knox case to petit larceny
Jack Abbott, held on robbery and grand larceny charges, withdrew his not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Prosecuting Attorney dismissed the grave charge and the court sentenced him to fifteen days in Knox county jail plus costs.
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Jack Abbott
Knox
Cobb
Vincennes Commercial
Abbott
Knox County
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A. G. Jackson
Presbyterian ‘Church
Adella
Elizabeth
F. A. Seal
Grand Jury Orvice
James L. Crore
Barr
Henry Poindexter
Bogard
Frank Mc Cafferty
Peter Rheim
Reeve Township
Lafayette i Westchafter
George Osha
Washington Township
Peter Weiland
Nicholas Weiland, Jr
E. B. Rhodes
Leonard &. Dickey
Mary E. Divine
Joseph N. Workman
Sherman McPherson
James A. Austin
Wilce Austin
Surrex
Andrew Wilson
Samuel E. White
Amos Bureh
Henry S. Risca
Eneglebret Beacher
George Moon
Thomas G. Wadsworth
Hiram Sime
Bond
Helena Jtey Man
Louis G. Zinhan
Castady
Ao All Day
Martin
Indynoplus Pall
Otaigker
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