Washington Wins Dual Meet Over Vincennes 62 54
Washington high school defeated Vincennes 62 to 54 at the old fair grounds in a district dual meet. Russell Wallace led with three firsts but was disqualified in the mile. Heffernan of Washington took the mile, Routt brothers swept the field in pole vault and discus, Smiley won high and low hurdles, and Washington captured the relay. Judges and local dignitaries attended as special trains brought crowds to the event.
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Vincennes
Washington
Old Fairgrounds
Russell Wallace
Asi
Heffernan
George
Lester
Smiley
Ballow
Bing
Fussell Wallace
Leon Jones
Deffendall
Pruner
Tade
Brouillette
Gurnsey
Wallace
Brouille
Gurnser
Smiier
Honse
Balolw
Updike
Crane
Osmund
Braunnes
Earl
Redelsheimer
Kixmiller
R. R. Wallace
Scott
Tode
Feld
LaDuke
Edmundson
Phillippe
New Peace Officers to Get Sheriff Powers on Illinois Trains
After July 1, B and O Southwestern conductors in Illinois will gain deputy sheriff authority under a new state law. The measure aims to curb alcohol on trains by punishing drinking in rail cars, stations, or platforms. Conductors must arrest violators without process, acting for the state rather than as company employees.
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Southwestern
Illinois
Initiation Event Draws Large Loogootee Gathering
Knights of Columbus from about a dozen councils gathered in Loogootee for the initiation of a large class of second and third degree candidates followed by an elaborate banquet at the Knights of Pythias hall. The meeting was among the largest lodge gatherings in years and drew many men.
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Knights of Columbus
Leogootee
K. of P. Hall
Dodge
Loogootee
Horse spooks wagon injures near Portersville road
Mrs. Wil M. Chapman and her son Ora of Portersville road escaped serious harm Friday afternoon when a horse they were driving bolted after striking a hog near Glendale. The buggy was badly wrecked but both occupants were not seriously injured.
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Wil M. Chapman
Ora
Portersville Road
Xersons
Glendale
Building Cottage by Mrs Lon Helphins
Mrs Lon Helphins announces construction of a cottage on the rear lot of her home on Herron Street facing Flora Street. The project proceeds on that property per the notice.
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Lon Helphins
Lon Herron- Street
Flora S Irget
Bricking of Main Street Moves Forward at Court Session
County commissioners resumed work after Friday adjournment and appointed a new panel to survey and view bricks for Main Street. M. T. Madden named engineer with George D. Abraham and Willis Black as viewers to meet May 12 and report back by July 5. If funded, Main Street could become a complete brick street this summer. Funding may come via assessments on abutting properties or general city taxation.
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Main Street
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Board of Iyiewers
J.H. Spencer
M. T. Madden
George D. Abraham
Odon
Willis Black
Elmore Township
Spearer
East Fifth
East Eleventh
East Second Street
Cty
Interurban subsidy debate stirs Vincennes voters
Knox county election nears as residents weigh an interurban subsidy. The Sun questions booster talk while noting potential gains from a five-city rail link and gradual payments. Barr township delegates expect a strong Loogootee vote though prior ballots may have misrepresented sentiment.
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Knox County
Washington
Sun
Vincennes Cis
Vincennes
Casessman Cuilep
Barry
Clark
Princeanes
Othr
Barr Township
Loogootee
K. of C
Tiet
Bonds Are Sold In County Gravel Road Petitions
Thomas Nugent, county auditor, and George Godwin, county treasurer, returned from Indianapolis where they sold bonds on ten gravel road petitions: Prater, Taylor, Meredith, Parsons, McPherson, Freed, Blanford, Alexander, Keithchem and Weaver. Money is available for the first three petitions. the remaining seven payments are deferred until transcripts are examined.
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Thomas Nugent
George Godwin
Talianapolis
Prater
Taylor
Meredith
Parsons
McPherson
Freed
Blanford
Alexander
Keitchem
Weaver
Odon White Sox Rally Tops Loogootee 9-8 in Sunday Match
A late rally in the eighth inning powered the Odon White Sox to a 9-8 victory over Loogootee in Loogootee Sunday. The Scots trailed 8-2 at the start of the eighth inning with Loogootee holding eight runs.
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Loogootee
Odon ‘White Sox
Southern Indiana Glass|Workers
Odon
lLoogootee
Fishermen Salvage Catch After Boat Accident
Eli Greenwood and F E Jarvis fished at the old bed Friday and brought home a fair-sized string of fish. Jarvis slipped from the boat and fell into the stream but was rescued by a heroic effort, bringing him safely to shore.
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Eli Greenwood
Jand
F. E.j . Jarvis
Jarvis
Whitecaps Strike Farmhouse in Monroe County
In Monroe County, Harvey McFarley, a 50 year old farm owner, was awakened and dragged from bed by fifteen masked men who whipped him with beech switches after accusing him of crimes. Authorities chased clues as Sheriff Browning sought suspects, while McFarley’s neighbors were warned not to report the incident.
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Bloomington
Monroe County
Harvey McFarley
McFarley
Cohol
Sheriff Browning
Browning
Ms Fahey
Cipihis
Bisonington
Tobe Gaddis
Stone
Gaddis
Kentucky
Doctor and friends stranded by empty gas tank
Dr G W Willeford and companions rode in a new Ford Saturday night. After an hour the car balked mile from town on State road. fuel ran out. They walked to a farm, called for gas, and reached home with a can of gasoline.
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G. W. Willeford
U. K
Montana rider aims for record in cross country trip
Nan J Aspinwall known as The Montana irs arrived in the city en route from San Francisco to New York on horseback. She rode a brown mare and plans to continue along the B and O Southwestern route to Cincinnati then New York. Since leaving San Francisco September 1 she has traveled 133 days covering about 3484 miles with 2080 more to go. She crossed three mountain ranges and four deserts and endured four days and nights lost in the mountains without food or water. She travels alone with Frank Gable listed as her escort.
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Nan J. Aspinwall
Montanairs
San Francisco
New York
Miss Aspinwell
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Lana
Frank Gable
Aspinwall and guide plan onward travel amid tough conditions
The account describes Miss Aspinwall and her advance man facing inclement weather injuries and delays during a journey. She weighs thirty eight pounds lighter since starting the trip and vows to set another record. Local demonstrations by Aspinwall and her ally were seen near the post office as they support themselves on the trek.
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Miss Aspinwall
Lary Allen
Police Court Proceedings Reported in City Ledger
James Williamson filed affidavit against Warren Lucas for trespass. Lucas appeared before Mayor McCarey for trial, found guilty, fined 5 dollars plus costs, total 15 dollars paid. Harry Scott, a Scotchman, arrested for intoxication by Patrolman William Dosch, pleaded guilty, assessed 1 dollar and trimming, then jailed.
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James Willamsone
Warren’ Lucas
Lucas
McCarey
Anoun’jung
Harry Scott
William Dosch
Oif
Gall
Gallinger Nominated for President Pro Tempore
Washington May 4 Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire was unanimously nominated for president pro tempore of the Senate in a Republican senatorial canvass. Twenty of fifty Republican senators were absent including progressives. Gallinger was confirmed by Senator We in a ceremony honoring Senator Free.
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Gallinger
Washington
New Hampshire
Wad
Mneludias
Progressive Senate
Boral
Brown
Dixon
Gillinger
Gahinger
Free
Sharbinge Season Brings Green Surge and Thrifty Plight
A garbled note from a local page segment hints at seasonal change with phrases about thrifty housewives, greens, and plant care. The readable text suggests spring arrival and comparisons to prior years, though many words are obscured.
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Dock
Rush Tames Down Quieted Parlor Fire Report
Police reports from Elkhart indicate the first parlor fire incident on the first day of the year was largely brought under control as the saloon ring activity was quieted.
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Elkhart
Harding takes lease of Interstate Telephone plant
W F H Harding of Sdon has leased the Interstate Telephone plant for two years under the new management regime. Work is regular with the new manager.
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W. FH. Harding
sDdon
Manarenekt
Trustees Notice Veale Twnship and others
Trustees notice lists meetings and offices for Veale, Reeve, Ride Cox, Washington, Bogard townships. Frank Swann and Grant Keith announce residence or office hours on specified Thursdays, Saturdays, Fridays and Tuesdays to transact township business. Residents are urged to call on those days.
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Veale
Veale Township
Frank Swann
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
Ride Cox
Washington Township
Waller
East Fourth
Main Streets
Grant
Keith
Bogard Township
Daniel I
Myers
Farmers urged to inspect Daviess County Mutual Insurance Co
Attention farmers in Traviess, Martin and Knox counties invited to consider Daviess County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. offering five year property insurance for $2.00. President Co M Graves and Secretary Albert L Fegan provide contact details for inquiries.
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Traviess
Martin
Knox
Daviess’ County
Notice of Election in Barth Township Indiana
Notice to qualified voters of Barth township Da viess county Indiana that per order of the county board of commissioners dated May 6 1911 polls will open May 17 1911 at usual voting places in precincts to cast votes on the question of taxation for the township funding.
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Barth Township
Daviess County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
County of
Daviess
Aard Board
Sane
Said
Barr Township
Barr Township vote pledges funds for Vincennes Loogooth railroad
Officials document a proposed payment of 6485 dollars and 60 cents to Kennes Washington and Eastern Traction to construct and operate a railroad between Vincennes and Loogooy within Barr Township Indiana. The payout is conditioned on completion within three years, use of quality materials, and standard road alignment, with election rules per state law. Witness THOMAS NUGENT Auditor of Daviess County.
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Kennes
Washington and Eastern Traction Company
Sail
Sail Township
Vincennes
Loogooy
Barr
Goose Road
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Nugent
Daviess County
Indiana
Administrator's Sale of Personal Property in Madison Township
Notice from Thomas D. Slimp administrator of the estate of Thomas Wy, deceased, announces a public auction of farm machinery, crops, and livestock at the deceased’s late residence in Madison township, Daviess county Indiana, on Wednesday May 24 1911 at 10 am. Terms require cash under five dollars or note with security for larger sums, six percent interest from mor tality.
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Thomas Wy
Courtney
Madison Township
Dawiexs County
Indiand
Besin
Thomas D. Slimp
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Uttle
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Louisville
Loggootees Council
Washington Council
Joan Ash
Louis Burris
Edward Butcher
Co. D. Mandabach
Leon Mangin
Clarence Reister
George J.smith
Frank Trainor
Pihall
Phil McGovren
Lodgootee
J. Madison
Walsh
Pilgrim's Progress
J IF Gordon
Our Church
George Downey
P. Hi Callahan
Our Order
Loogoosee Orchestra
Michigan Farms
J. M. Bothwell
Cadillac
Michigan
Studebaker
Daily Bros
Montgomery, Indiana
Washington Realty Co
New York Town
William T. McConnelly
Sarah I McCconnell
Hastings
Alich & Hastings
Attors, Neys
Elizabeth Hiam
Emala Perrine
Hastings, Allen &Hastings
Alice Harvey
David E. Harvey
State of Indiana
Daviess Circuit Court
Beryl E. Miller
William Sullivan
William ‘Sullivan
George W. Pratt
George M. Thatcheler
Sarah W. Sullivan
Mary B. Pratt
Sarah E. Tatcher
Henry Andrews
Jacob Bigielow
Henry B. Stone
Elizabeth Stone
George M. Bartholomew
Boston & Indiana Land Company
WM. A
Mattingly & Myers, Attys. Owe
Alice Murphy
Patrick J. Murphy
Mattingly & Myers, Attya
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