Jury Seated in Conspiracy Trial of Wolfe Perkins Drake
Eleven farmers and a merchant form the jury for the grand jury indictments charging conspiracy to arson and swindle. The panel, drawn from Daviess and nearby towns, will be sequestered with Marshal Pate as special bailiff to prevent juror contact during the long proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Pate
D. W. Wolfe
A. M. Perkins
van Alen
Washington
Perry Drake
Sullivan
Daviess
Railroad to Remove Trains 9 and 10 Next Sunday
Railroad circles report trains 9 and 10 will be taken off next Sunday and the schedules for trains 4 and 55 will be maintained.
Hollan Nominated By Democrats In Quiet Daviess Pike Convention
A small crowd attended a preliminary meeting in Petersburg where James D Hollan was nominated by Democrats of Daviess and Pike counties. Key figures included Dr Q O McKittrick as presiding officer and Mayor McCarty supporting Hollan. Delegations arrived late with limited local turnout and Pike county arrival noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Hollan
Petersburg
Daviess
Pike Counties
Carl
Pike County
QO. K. MckKittrick
McCarty
Alden J. Hearing
Winslow Dispatch
Joseph N. Barker
Swords
Hollan
Daviess County
Aten
Villa Crashes Rebel Push Near Saltillo In Fierce Fight
Dispatches from El Paso report desperate fighting north of Saltillo as General Villa possibly breaches outer defenses or holds firm. A telegram from Durango via Senor Fabelo claims Villa defeated 5,000 federals at Paredon with heavy casualties and many prisoners, but time and exact location remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltillo
Francisco Villa
Paso
Texas
Villa
el Paso
Senor Fahelo
Paredon
Fabelo
Durango
Carranza
Senor Fabela
Sombrecrete
Cacatecas
Axtell to Return Home for Washington Visit
Frank Axtell, who recently escaped danger in Mexico, will arrive in Washington on Wednesday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Axtell on Axtell Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Axtell
Mexico
Washington
T. J. Axtell
Axtell Avenue
Advance to Saltillo Region Reports Fierce Skirmish
The Zarazosa brigade led by General Raoul Mane to surprised and routed a 400 strong federal force near the area on Friday. Madero’s forces then occupied Paredon while the federals retreated to Ramos Arispe six miles north of Saltillo after destroying the railroad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estillo
Zarazosa
Raoul Maneto
Madero
Paredon
Ramos Arispe
Saltillo
Progressives Nominate Ticket in Martin and Daviess Counties
Progressives in Martin and Daviess counties held joint judicial conventions at Shoals on Wednesday morning. Frank E. Gilkison of Shoals was nominated by acclamation for prosecuting attorney. Martin County delegates included Charles Silvers, Noah Kerns, John Stapleton, Thomas Arvin, Nathan Williams, and Walter Summers. George E. Hopkins Webb Ogden and John Isenogle attended from Daviess County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin and
Daviess Counties
Shoals
Frank E. Gilkison
Daviess County
George EB. Hopkins
Webb Ogdon
John Isenogle
Washington
Charles Silvers
Noah Kerns
John Stapleton
Thomas Arvin
Nathan Williams
Walter Summers
Washington Man Rejects Promotion to Stay with Local Workers
John Tschuor master mechanic at KH & O Southwestern shops declined a promotion to avoid leaving Washington. Area divisions protested the transfer, urging retention. He cited the warm reception from local citizens and the congenial community as his reason for remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Tschuor
KH. & O. South- Western
Tschner
Indiana
Illinois
Southwestern
Tschuor
Tuschuor
Robbery Reported at Smith & Winston Drug Store
A robbery at the Smith and Winston drug store on East Main Street was reported Sunday morning. Thieves forced entry by removing a basement rear brace and took two dollars from the cash register. An attempt to enter Kennedy and Ragsdale lunch room failed due to door bars after removing rear glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Winston Drug Store
East Main Street
Kennedy & Ragsdale
Nancy A French Sues for Divorce from William A French
Mrs Nancy A French owner of the City hotel on east Third street files in circuit court for divorce from William A French married August 30 1913. She claims separation since December 15 1913 habitual drunkenness and cruel treatment. Padgett and Burris represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy A. French
City Hotel
East Third Street
Circuit Court
William A. French
French
Padgett & Burris
Pythagorean Lodge Knights Celebrate 30th Anniversary
The celebrated anniversary marks thirty years since the Pythagorean Lodge Knights of Pythias was established. Members commemorated the milestone with tributes to fraternal service and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythagorean Lodge, Knights OF Pythias
Class Initiation Planned by Local Lodge Leader
William G. Lackey, organizer for the Local Order of Moore, reports satisfactory progress in the city and announces a large class initiation to be held in May.
Reed Plans Two Story Hotel Near Trinity Springs
Vigo county citizen James T. Reed is completing a frame hotel at Trinity Springs opposite the Kelly hotel on the hilltop. The two story building will include hotel rooms and a restaurant. He aims to have it ready for guests by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Trinity
Hamersly advances to grand commander in Knights Templar
Harry G. Strickland of Greenfield becomes grand commander of the Indiana grand commandery of Knights Templars in Indianapolis. Adrian Hamersly of Washington is deputy grand commander with other officers promoted or reap pointed including James L. Dandel Greencastle and George H. Steel Evansville. George S. Parker Anderson and Henry T. Conde Indianapolis hold senior roles while Eugene Vatter Munice serves as sword bearer. George A. Newhouse Jr of New Albany is elected grand warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Strickland
Greenfield
Indiana
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templars
Indi
Indianapolis
C. W. Prather
Anderson
Jacob Rubin
George A. Newhouse, Jr
New Albany
Drilling at Alfordsville Aims for Oil Discovery
A deep well drilling rig shipped to Alfordsville will bore at least 1200 feet on the George Godwin farm east of town. A Lawrenceville, Illinois group formed a company and leased about 1000 acres nearby to develop oil prospects. If no oil is found by that depth, operations may stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfordsville
Lawreneceville
George Godwin
Assessors Finish Work and Turn in Books in Daviess County
Township assessors completed their duties by Friday and will report to the county assessor. The county board of review, consisting of the auditor treasurer assessor and two appointees of the circuit court judge, will review the books after personal property values are set. They have until May 15 to finish and turn in their books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sors
Daviess County
County Board of ‘Review
Mrs Katherine Raymann Dies At Home In Bedford Road
Mrs Katherine Raymann wife of John A Raymann died at her Bedford road home at 1245 PM Wednesday after a long illness from consumption She was born in Barr township thirty six years ago daughter of Mr and Mrs John Doyle She married about twelve years ago and left three children Regina Katherine and Magdalle She also leaves five brothers and one sister A member of St Simons Catholic Church Funeral services will be held Saturday morning from St Simons Church with burial in St Johns Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Raymann
John A. Raymann
Bedford Road
Raymann
Barr
Township
John Doyle
Regina
Katherine
Magdalle
St. Simons Catholic Church
St. Simons Church
St. Johns Cemetery
Miss Mary Honey longtime Bethany member laid to rest
Burial services for Miss Mary Honey, a Bethany Christian Church member for over seventy two years, were held Friday afternoon. She would have turned ninety on June 15 and remained active until about ten years ago. The funeral, led by Rev. J. W. Alexander, drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Honey
Bethany Christian Church
Miss Honey
Cinetieth
J. W. Alexander
Dynamiters Ordered to Surrender for Federal Prison
Twenty four labor leaders involved in Indianapolis dynamiting cases must surrender by June 6 to Leavenworth Kansas or be moved from Chicago to federal prison. Nineteen of the twenty four are affected as five have already returned to custody after a denied new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States Court of Appeals
Chicago
Leavenworth
Kan
United States Circuit
Petition Seeks City funds for Band Concerts This Summer
Petition in circulation asks the city council to approve an appropriation for band concerts this summer. The effort aims to secure municipal funding to support a series of public performances.
Irene Sears of Odon Fractures Arm in Fall
Irene the daughter of Elmer Sears of Odon suffered a fractured arm after a hard fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Elmer
Sears of Odon
Ill for six months four sons survive her
Mrs Anna Mary Welland aged seventy five died at 617 West Walnut Street after a six month illness attributed to old age. Born in Beckingen Germany she came to the United States with her husband Nicholas Weiland about fifty years ago. Surviving children are Peter John J and John P of this city and the Rev Matthias Weiland of St Martins Perry County. Four sisters in Germany also survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary Welland
West
Walnut Street
Washington
Weiland
Hbeck- Ingen
Germany
Nicholas ‘Weiland
United States
Peter
John
John P
Matthias Weiland
St. Marts
Perrycoun
Geownany
Salt Held On Three Charges Involving Fire and Fraud
William Salt of Whitfield Martin county and former Diavess county resident was arrested at Lundergan and Madden livery barn by Sheriff Harman and deputy J H McCafferty. He faces two counts arson and one count swindling an underwriter tied to a property fire in Orange county. Bench warrants from Grange circuit court were in effect. Salt denied the charges and hired Alvin P. Idgett to defend him while planning to post bonds men at Loogootee and move to Paoli. Insurance proceeds were collected on the destroyed property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Tharp
Henderson
Dutfour
Hildreth Goshorn
Yentre
Sat
Henley
Madison
Walsh
Albert Buzan
A. M. Perkins
Charles ‘Harker
Edgar C. Hedden
Oak Davis
George Snider
Sam Barnett
Joseph Kinneman
Wesley Wallack
John Kinnaman
Patrick Malloy
Saat Allison
Austin Allen
John Eads
Jacob Resler
William D. Goslin
Alvin Padgett
Patrick ‘Malloy
Jorinion
Oscar Wallack
George Resler
Abner G. Colbert
John Daily, Sr
John G. Shank
Robert Ritcherson
W. A. Ross
Isaac Andis
William Salt
Whitfield
Martin County
Daviess County
Lundergan & Madden
Harman
J. H. McCafferty
Orange County
Grange Circuit
Washington
Paoli
Salt
Alvin P.dgett
Loogootee
Mrs Lents Former Loogootee Resident Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs. Timothy Lents formerly of Loogootee died at her Indianapolis home. Funeral and burial were held in Loogootee today. She is survived by her husband four children and four siblings including sister Mrs Fannie Haag of Cannburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Lents
Loogootee
Indianapolis
Fannie Haag
Cannelburg
Insurance Agent Delk Vanishes Amid Embezzlement Claims
Public Insurance Company agent Isaac F. Delk disappeared after officers traced his escape from the city. An affidavit charges him with embezzling 135 dollars of company funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac F. Delk
Public Insurance Company
Four-Legged Chick Enlivens Barr Township Exhibition
A young chicken hatched with four fully developed legs on John Reffittin’s Barr township farm. The extraordinary bird is on exhibition at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reffittin
Barr Township
Guardian requested for Amelia Miller in circuit court
Paul Miller filed a petition in the circuit court to appoint a guardian for Amelia Miller age seventy eight who is alleged incapable of managing her estate. Notice provided to the public and local groups. Also a funeral service memorial note and local post meeting details appear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Miller
Circuit Court
Amelia Miller
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van Buren
John Hopkins
Bogard
Robert Hitcherson
Mad’ison
John Daily, Jr
Charles Harker
Harrison
James Mallett
Milton Allen
Joe Duran
Steele, Lewis, Rheabottom
Thomas Dyal
Plainville
Elmer Godwin
Reeve
W. R. Gardiner
George A. Faith
Arnold J. Padgett
Vincennes
Flavian A. Seal
Madison Walsh
Charles D. Hunt
Charles E. Henderson
van Allen
Gardiner
State
Willard Isenogle
John Daily
Jim Hollan
Adance
Axtel
Gilkison
Progressives
Tschtor
Mrs
Nancy French
Wieeting
Pythagorean Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Carnahan Building
Main
Smith Horn
Sandborn
Seymour
Jasonville
Newberry
Odon
Courtland
Rising Sun
Mooresville
Otwell
Warsaw
Ligonier
Lodge
Pythagorean Ludge
Carnahan
Clyde N. Burris
Spencer A. Ward
Walter Wallace
A. C. Wise
William G. Lackey
Wilson
James T. Reed
Vigo County
Hamersly
Antioch
Federal
Weil
Matthias Welland
Perry County
Sult
Hele
Court
Guardian
Mattingly
Myers
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