Fight Between Doctors Heard in City Court
Dr A J Lane and Dr A A Rang clashed Monday in the K of C building. Rang acquitted of provoke. Lane found guilty of assault and battery, fined $1 and costs. Lane claimed provocation by Rang’s curt remark. Rang denied making the remark. Both men testified. officials expressed regret over the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lane
A. A
K. of C
Alfred
J. W. McCarty
Rang
Thompson & Dennigan
McCarty
Lane
Seal
Registration Slow As Washington County Sees Voter Turnout Drop
Registration day in Washington and Davie s county drew little interest with estimates showing forty to fifty percent of voters signing up. Precinct reports varied from one third to one half of total votes, while many foreign born residents face naturalization hurdles tied to paternal citizenship. A separate incident on Third Street involved Brady being shot at by a woman. no injuries reported as police detained the shooter and the matter moved to the courts.
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Washington
America
United States
Brady
East Third
Hubby
J. Madison Walsh
Walsh
Carnahan
Neldig
Imes Watch Thief Located In Knox
Police report locating the thief believed to have taken Sophia Imes’s watch last week. The suspect, described as a Black woman, may be arrested in Bicknell if the officer’s expense bill is secured. The timepiece was stolen while the woman was busy at house cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Imes
Bicknell
Woman Would Kill Husband in Fifth Ward Incident
John Brady of the Fifth ward narrowly escaped a Friday night attack at South and East Third as his spouse fired a shot. An eyewitness described the scene but details of how the affair began remain unclear.
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John Brady
Fifth Ward
Sunshine and Gorrows
South
East Third
Half of Daviess County Voters Register Under New Law
About half of Daviess County's 6,575 voters registered during the first registration day under the new Indiana law, totaling 3,337 registrants. Two more registration dates follow September 6 and October 7, with precinct tallies listed for Washington yard Harrison and other townships.
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Daviess County
Indiana
Working for better telephone service in Daviess County
C C Hollis of the Central Union Telephone company is working in Daviess county to secure improved service for the county towns. He has met local managers and held conferences, though details are not yet published. The company finds the current country line service unsatisfactory and will push improvements as rapidly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
The
Central Union
Daviess County
C. C. Hollis
Central Union Telephone Company
Court Hears Testimony In Walter Ragsdale Divorce
Judge J W Ogden heard testimony in the divorce case of Walter Ragsdale a porter at Kidwell barber shop versus Nora May Ragsdale. Mrs Ragsdale did not appear and Prosecuting Attorney Seal represented the defendant. Judge Ogden withheld his decision for a future date.
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Cfient
J. W. Ogden
Walter Ragsdale
Porter
Kidwell
Nora May Ragsdale
Ragsdale Charged With Cruel and Inhuman Treatment
A court case records allegations against Ragsdale for cruel and inhuman treatment by the defendant, identified as his second wife, according to the recent filing.
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Ragsdale
School Teacher Admitted To The Bar In Toll County
Another name was added to the Toll of the county bar as Onis H. Harroll, son of Lovell Harroll, was admitted Friday afternoon on motion of Ezra Mattingly of Mattingly & Myers. Harroll, a school teacher who has taught near Evansville the past two terms, will read law in an office during the summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairless
Onis H. Harroll
Lovell Harroll
Barr Township
Ezra Mattingly
Mattingly & Myers
iMr. Harrell
Evansville
Louis Kramer Stricken By General Weakness in Town
Louis Kramer, a well known German citizen, was stricken at east Fifth and Main Streets Friday morning from a general weakness. Medical aid was rendered and he was taken to his home in the south part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kramer
East Fifth and Main Streets
Petition to Vacate Part of Street 75 Denied
In a circuit court Saturday Judge J W Ogdon denied the petition by Dr G W Willeford Low Helphinstine and M J Carnahan to vacate sections of Street 75. The ruling cites a new statute not yet construed by higher courts and notes the city opposed the petition while Mattingly and Myers represented the petitioners. Arguments occurred Friday with the judge preparing a special finding of facts and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Willeford
First
Hnl
Herron
Flora
Ogdon
John H. Spencer
Mattingly & Myers
Christians Prepare for Great Day at New Church Dedication
The Christian church plans a full day next Sunday for the dedication of the new building at East Third and Walnut. A 9:20 bible school, dedicatory service with Milton S. Hastings, afternoon communion and memorial with several speakers, and a major evening sermon by Rev S. S. Tippen are on the program. A strong musical lineup leads the schedule, with Mrs Little Hasket in charge of the organ.
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The
Christian Church
East Third and
Walnut Streets
Milton S. Hastings
Thomas D. Slimp
Paris A. Hastings
Humphrey May
J. W. Darby
8. S
William Jeffers Illness Report Alarms Friends
Friends of William Jeffers from the west end report his condition appears to be a severe blood poisoning. Mr Jeffers was stricken several days ago and is not improving, with many neighbors expressing concern for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jeffers
West End
May Democratic State Convention Opens Battle for Temporary Chair
In Frankfort Kentucky on May 11 the Democratic state convention sets May 29 in Louisville as the first test of strength. Congressman De M. James will oppose Governor James B. McCreary for the temporary chair position signaling a contested leadership phase ahead of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Impets
Man of the Convention in Race for Temporary Chair
Friends of Mr James urge a vote to make him temporary chairman against the governor with claims of election. Governor supporters counter they will secure the chair. The present status of affairs shows competing factions within the party over leadership at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Windstorm sweeps Barr township causing farm losses
Damage is reported from several sections as a result of a rain and wind storm that swept over Barr township and eastern Daviess county Friday night. The wind overturned a large wind mill, leveled fruit trees and caused other losses on farms including on the M. H. Wilson property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Township
Daviess County
M. H. Wilson
Wreck Kills Two On Northbound Freight Link Near Vincennes
A late night collision near Smiths Station five miles north of Vincennes left two men dead and five injured at Good Samaritan hospital. W L Miller of Vicksburg and S M Wyatt of Shelburn died after riding in a freight box car. several others including Henry Belcher and Joseph Ramsey were injured. Three vaudeville performers aboard passenger train 94 also suffered minor injuries and shock. The wreck tore loose seven freight box cars and derailed the passenger engine before the combined train reached Vincennes.
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Smiths Station
Vincennes
Good Samaritan Hospital
W. L. Miller
Vicksburg
Indiana
S. M. Wyatt
Shelburn
Miller
Hyatt
Henry Belcher
Necro
Joseph Ramsey
Clinton
Penn
Plaintiff Wins Judgment Against State Bank Only
The court entered judgment for $96.40 against the State bank while dismissing claims against defendants Miller and Dawson, taking nothing by the action for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
Miller and Dawson
Odon to Get New Light Plant and Brick Factory
Jasper Thompson of Inton has purchased a gas light plant and plans a new facility near the railroad. He will build a brick plant to manufacture shale brick with نصبalled machinery and a large brick structure, aiming to complete the improvements in a few months.
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Odon
Jasper Thompson
1.Inton
Gastineau & Harriett
Thompson
Jin
Slinkard Approved for Services in Stibbens Murder Case
Vincennes attorney William J. Slinkard, who aided the state in proving Edward and Ray Stibbens guilty of murdering their father, George W. Stibbens, was Friday awarded 500 for his services by Judge O Hl Cobb in the Knox circuit court. Bloomfield judge Charles Ell Henderson set the fee, with Knox county paying costs taxed by Greene circuit court after a venue change. Sheriff John Branstetter’s 57.60 claim for guarding the Stibbens men was rejected by Greene county commissioners, with county attorney W F Calverly ruling it invalid against Knox county. Expenses may be folded into Greene circuit court venue costs.
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Vincennes
William J. Slinkard
Bloomfield
Edward Stibbens
Ray Stibbens
George W. Stibbens
Harrison Township
O. Hl. Cobb
Knox Circuit
Charles E.llenderson
Knox County
Greene Circuit Court
Eph Inman
Stibbens
Dawr
John Branstetter
Greene County
Slater Edward
Board of Commissioners
Mar
W. F. Calverly
CROSS TAKES HIS OT AND GAS MACHINE TO GREEN
Patrick McCrisaken, chief of police, reports a Cincinnati circular about two missing children believed kidnapped by Hungarians. Robert Nichols six and Urban Nichols four, last seen April 28 in Cincinnati. They live at 2012 Witeman Street. Reward of 25 dollars offered for information leading to their location.
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Patrick McCrisaken
Indiana
William Copelan
Cincinnati
Cross
Green
Robert Nichols
Urban Nichols
Robert Nichols iI
Witeman = street
Cincinnati F ‘Ire
New Summer Cars for City Street Railway Service
The City Street Railway company received two new summer cars on Saturday. The cars are about the same size as the winter cars now in use and will be put into service as soon as they are unloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Street Railway Company
Inventor Demonstrates Oil Locating Machine in Marco Field
Theodore Cross of Washington showcases his self described oil locating device in Marco oil field this week. He claims the invention can locate oil or gas and gauge quantity while the operator travels by automobile or moves through any building. Cross asserts the device has never failed to indicate a productive well before drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Theodore Cross
Washington
Marco Oil Field
Cross
Judge renders judgment against State Bank
Judge J. W. Ogdon announced his decision on the suit on demand by Plainville bank against Clarence W. Dawson Frank Miller and the State Bank of Washington. The circuit court trial concluded a few days ago with a special finding of the facts.
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J. W. Ogdon
Plainville Bank
Clarence
W. Dawson
Frank Miller
State Bank of Washington
Fox Hunters Organize Southern Indianez Fox Hunters Association
Fox hunters spanning Daviess Martin Knox Greene and Sullivan counties formed the Southern Indianez Fox Hunters association. Charles Williams, superintendent of Martin county schools, was elected president. Mr Boyd of Daviess county becomes vice president. Lib Jackson of Mineral City named secretary and Girt Stone of Scotland treasurer. Each county appoints a board member: F M Sargent Marin county Mr Moody Sullivan Mr Stone Greene Mr Horn Knox.
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Fox Hunters
Daviess
Martin
Knox
Greene
Sullivan Counties
Southern Indianez Fox Hunters Association
Charles Williams
Martin County
Boyd
Daviess County
Lib Jackson
Mineral City
Girt Stone
Scotland
F M. Sargent
Marin County
Moody
Sullivan
Stone
Horn
Bylaws Committee to Meet for Daviess County Association
Mr. Williams leads a constitutional and bylaws committee set to meet the association president in Odon within thirty days to draft governing bylaws. Over twenty five charter members have enrolled, and incorporation under state law will follow once the organization is complete. Demands for higher wages arise in railroad labor with Baltimore reports of trainmen and conductors seeking wage increases and shorter hours across eastern lines.
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Williams
Daviess County
Odon
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati
Baltimore
B. & O. Southwestern
Hamilton
Dayton
Chicago
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Southwestern
Cincinnati Northern
Pennsylvania
Lebanoon
Northern
Chesapeake & Ohio
Louisville & Nashville
Queen & Crescent
Norfolk & Western
Indiana
Rain Prevents Ozanam and Elks Baseball Game
Rain prevented the Ozanam and Elks ball teams from playing on Sunday afternoon at the shop grounds. The scheduled game is postponed with no rescheduled date announced yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozanam
Elks
Work on Car Line Extension Begun
The city street railway extension to Eastside park has started with laborers at the eastern terminus at seventh and east Walnut. The line will extend to Eleventh and Grand avenue and then east along Grand to the park, aiming to have cars running by July 1 under Superintendent Cooper Cox of Loo geotee, long a B. & O. Southwestern railroad foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Americans
Eastside
City Street
Eastside Park
Seventh
East Walnut Streets
Eleventh
Grand Avenue
Park
Cooper Cox
Loogeotee
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad
Presbyterian assembly to meet at Warren Memorial Church
The one hundred twenty fourth general assembly of the Presbyterian Church North will convene at Warren Memorial Presbyterian Church in Louisville from May 16 to 24. Ninety commissioners will attend the assembly and six hundred delegates will be seated separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church North
Warren Memorial Presbyterian Church
Loulaville
P.M. 18 NAMED POSTMASTER AT EAGLESVILLE
H. E. Sims appointed postmaster at Eaglesville replacing W. B. French who resigned. The change affects mail service in the county seat and reflects routine federal appointment procedures.
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H. E. Sims
Eaglesville
This County
W. B. French
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