Circuit Court Finds for Dillard and Clark in Separate Cases
Judge Houghton absolves Hatfield & Palmer from damages in Dillard v Hatfield & Palmer and Terre Haute Brewing. awards $100 against Hatfield & Palmer for a runaway wagon incident. Laura Bunn Clark wins common law marriage suit against Elmer Davidson. marriage made legal with no alimony. Davidson resigns as First Christian pastor amid public note. Other court actions include dismissals, changes of venue, and a quiet title decree in Knox and Greene counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Addie Dillard
Hatfield & Palmer Company
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Brewing Company
Hatfield &Palmer Company
East Main Street
Mill
East Main
Parr
Dillard’s
Laura Bunn Clark
E. E. Davidson
Metropolitan Hotel
St. Louis
Davidson
Toronto
Canada
Arnold J. Padgett
Elmer EB. Davidson
Indiana
First Christian Church
Laura Bunn Davidson
Elmer FE. Davidson
Apellate
M. S. Hastings
Matthew Belcher
William ‘Schneider
Harry Saeron
Hidney Bishop
Vincennes
Reform School
Plainfield
Gas prospects eyed in Pike County field development
Mayor Russell Treasurer Hastings and Councilman Hratt toured Petersburg to inspect a gas well west of town owned by investors seeking a city franchise for gas piping. The well is praised as strong as the Petersburg Jumbo but oil prospects remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Hastings
Hratt
Petersburg
Hike County
Barinss
Pike County
National Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Convenes in Columbus
The biennial convention of the National Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen adjourned in Columbus Ohio with delegate L Nimnicht describing the gathering as one of the largest in steam era history. A key resolution condemned immigration laws and urged action to bar illiterate or undesirable workers. Harrisburg is set for the next meeting place. Nimnicht attended with Mrs Nimnicht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourns
Harrisburg Pa
Nimaicet
Cilambus
Nimnicht
M W A Memorial Day Observance Planned by Modern Woodmen
Eagle camp 3192 of the Modern Woodmen of America announces its Memorial Day program for Sunday June 13. Three committees plan activities including a memorial sermon by Rev A M Meinke at First Baptist and ritualistic services at Oak Grove Cemetery followed by a parade from Thoms lodge to the E I railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Modern Woodmen of América
Ward
Oak Grove
Lodge Thoms
Main
Missing Barr Township Girl Goes Missing After Bank Withdrawals
Misa Marie Cunningham of Barr township disappeared from Loogootee Saturday afternoon and was unknown until Monday. Her father learned she had withdrawn $10 from each bank on his account and left on a train the same day. Telegraph messages aided in locating her.
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Misa Marie Cunningham
Barr Township
Loogootee
Torreaute
Miss Cunningham
Asi
Schoolyard Plot Planned Near West End School Grounds
A fragmentary notice outlines a 120 by 130 foot lot adjoining the west end school grounds with a house on it. The parcel valued at $156 is to be used for a future schoolyard project and will be fenced in this summer.
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Spences’ & Robinson
Schuck
West End
Iepoh
Conalae
Schol
Ous Ees
Washington locals report on civic events and visits
Neighborhood notes list Mrs C L Rowland and Mrs Mary B Allen visiting Washington. George F Warren arrives to organize a Ben Hur tribe. Decoration Day services planned at Old Union with Rev J W Gilley as principal speaker. Pythians to serve ice cream at Godwin's hall. Memorial sermon by Rev Manwaring at the Methodist church. Several local residents and visitors named from Vincennes and Jasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Rowland
Mary B. Allen
Washington
George F. Warren
Oral
Hedrick
J. G. Leming
Elias Arvin
Richmond
J. W. Gilley
United Brethern Church
Earl Thompson
Pythian
Godwin
Local Visitors Spread Through Washington and Loogootee
Michael Kellett visited Washington on Saturday while Edward Hughes went to Alfordsville on Friday. William Kellett was in Montgomery Friday. Fred Beis and Adrian Williams came from Washington Sunday. Michael Cunningham from Canterburg visited Sunday and Monday. Mrs. John Colvin visits her daughter Mrs. William Wilson in Sugarlandtails this week. Rollo Carrico visited Loogootee relatives Sunday. Thomas Reilly and son James were in Loogootee Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John McCauley were in Washington Saturday. Thomas Fegan was in Washington Saturday. Mrs. Marvin Dant of Kansas City visited with her brother C. T. Carrico Friday and Saturday. John Colgin and Andrew Smith were at Evansville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kellett
Washington
Edward Hughes
Alfordsville
William Kellett
Montgomery
Fred Beis
Adrian Williams
Michael Cunningham
Cannerburg
John Colvin
William Wilson
Sugarlandtails
Rollo Carrico
Loogootee
Thomas Reilly
James
John McCauley
Thomas Fegan
Marvin Dant
Kansas City
C. T. Carrico
John Colgin
Andrew Smith
Evansville
Glendale Social Notes Show Visiting Relatives and Births
Mrs Mary Walker of Washington visits relatives in Glendale. Mrs Hiram Wratten of Texas visits the neighborhood. Mr and Mrs Fisher of Indianapolis visited Alfred Ellis and family. Fisher is Elkins daughter. Ed Robinson and family were guests of Ab McCafferty. The stork brought twins two girls to Zack Swannagan of Terre Haute last week. Mrs J F Ward went to Terre Haute Monday. Rev L B Johnson will preach the megolal Tay germon at Glendale Sunday.
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Mary Walker
Washington
Hiram Wratten
Texas
Tails
Fisher
Indianapoltis Visted
Alfred Ellis
Elkins
Ed Robinson
Ab McCafferty
Stork
Zack Swannagan
Terre Haute
J. F. Ward
L. B. Johnson
Glendale
Weathering Rain Delays Planting For Southern Daviess Farmers
Southern Daviess notes farmers delaying corn planting due to heavy rain. Laban Rayalll visited Glendale on business. Dr. C W Poth veterinarian from Glendale made a trip through the area. Little fruit reported though potatoes look fine and there will be a yield update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laban Rayalll
Glendale
C. W. Poth
Local News and Trims From Montgomery and Surrounding Areas
Montgomery notes report births, visits, and travels with families including Mrs Adam Abel welcoming a daughter. Absences and returns fill pages as residents visit Washington Seymour and Lawrenceville. A Confirmation at St Peters by Rt Rev Bishop Dennis O Donaghue and a train accident update for James O Neill are recorded amid community movements.
Cornettsville Social Notices Include Visits and Ball Game
John Denami of Plainville and Leo Williams visited in town. Fleenor brothers Omer and Edgar from Lettsville were here. Misses Essie Myrtle Eaton Lillian Chandler and others traveled between Vincennes Edwardsport Washington Plainville Alfordsville for visits. A Sunday ball game saw Cornettsville nine play Lettsville nine on Lettsville diamond. seek result from Cornettsville players.
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John Denami
Plainville
Leo Williams
Edwardsport
Luther Fleenor
Danville
Omer Fleenor
Essie
Myrtle Eaton
Washington
Lillian Chandler
Vincennes
William Myers
Edgar
Walter Fleenor
Lettsville
Charles Carroll
Glen Mortis
Walter
Arthur Chandler
Alfordsville
Cornettsville Nine
Lettsville Nine
Cornettsville
Bootlegger Arrested After Evasive Flight
Charles Dutriehd wanted in Sullivan for bootlegging was captured Wednesday morning at the Elswick hotel by Marshal Willis of Sullivan, Marshal Corning, and Patrolman Route. He had previously evaded arrest after a warrant dated April 15. Sullivan police had received word he was working on a concrete curb and gutter job.
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Charles Dutriehd
Sullivan
Willis
Corning
Elswick
Dufriend
Dufriend Captured After Sullivan Officer Search
Sullivan marshal and local officers traced Dufriend to the Elswick Hotel after a lengthy basement to room search. Dufriend sat reading in a hidden room when found. his wife refused to open a locked toilet door as the raid concluded. The prisoner was jailed until train time. Bootlegging and banishment of saloons had reduced illicit activity.
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Blue Coats
Dufriend
Sullivan
Biini
Intoxication fines mark Monday police court session
In Knox county John Lucas was fined one cent and costs for intoxication by Maydr Russell. Lucas, elderly and a chair maker, sold chairs Saturday and drank on proceeds. Jack Nunley and James Sparks were each fined one dollar and costs for similar offenses. A family dispute at Charles Dunn’s home led to affidavits. Charles Dunn for assault and battery and Joan Dunn for provoking, both fined one dollar and costs by Squire Kellams.
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John Lucas
Knox County
Maydr
Russell
Lucas
Jack Nunley
East Taird
Swalnut
James Sparks
Charles Dunn
Joan Dunn
Squire K Kellams
Davidson Case Echo Indicates Church Ties Unchanged
A local Indianapolis Star correspondent relays remarks from a First Christian Church member about former pastor Davidson. The church affirms confidence in him and notes the court's decision does not alter their view or public role, while denying any church involvement in publishing the matter.
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Yndianapolis Star
Sta
Davidson
Glking
First Christian
Juke in Shop Yards Accident Injures Man
Ralph Allison of Ottawa was knocked by a westbound freight car while attempting to ride a train home. He suffered hip bruises and was taken to county jail in an ambulance where Dr. D. B. Smoot treated him. Expected recovery two to three weeks.
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Ralph
Allison
Olttefi
Gill
D. B. Smoot
Adjudged insane to enter Indiana Hospital for the Insane
Rose B B Sumner daughter of John W Sumner of the south side was declared insane at a Thursday inquest before Squire Kellams. An application for admission to the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane was to be made immediately. Drs S L McPherson and He Yenne served as medical examiners.
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Rose B B. Sumner
John We. Sumner
South Side
Aries
Squire
W. Kellams
Southern
Indiana Hospital For
Notable Local Figures Lose Several Esteemed Residents
Miss Mary Thompson of Knox county died at 6:20 PM at her sister Mrs. Eliza Chandler’s home on Harned avenue after years of failing health. Survived by one brother and four sisters, she belonged to Westminster church and earlier joined the Upper Indiana Presbyterian church near Vincennes. Other notices report the deaths of Mrs. Bettie Whealdon of Washington and Manitou, Col.. Matthew Beck, 59, a coal miner, of 418 Southeast Sixth Street. Mastin Yocum, former bartender in Washington now in Indianapolis. and R. M. Fraser, ex assistant general freight agent of the B and O Southwestern, in St. Louis.
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Mary Thompson
Eliza Chandler
Harned Avenue
Miss Thompson
Samuel Thompson
Knox County
Washington
John Chandler
Mra
Louisa Chandler
Vincenges
Dorcas Reed
Margaret Hogue
Vincenes
John Alexander
Harvel
Thompson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Upper Indiana
Bettie Whelldon
Fred Meyer
East van Trees Street
Whelldon
Bettie Clements
Matthew Beck
Sixth Street
Mr. Beck
Germany
United States
Knights of Pythias
The
Odd Fellows
United Mine Workers of ‘America
R. M. Fraser
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company
Frasier
St. Louis
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Circuit Court
Hastings Industrial Company
John Mackell
Morton Billings
James Youngblood
Richard Robinson
Theodore Greer
Daniel Trambaugh
Martin County
Washington Nasional Bank
Mandabach Coal Company
Greene
Leamon Cooper
Southern Inod
Igas
Pire
M. W. A. Memorial Day
Tocate Daughter
Neighborhood News
T. J. Hornady
J. W. Potts
Hayeville
T. B. Horton
Locust Grove U. B
W. E. Blagrave
D. 0. Brown
Southern Daviess
Adam Abel Friday
J. Strack
O. E. Lett
Seymour
James O'Neill
James B. O'Neill
Velleville
S. L. McPherson
Ray
Fred Harris
J. P., Matthews
Bernard Turnbloom
Truman Ellis
Paul Dant
Maggie O'Neill
St. Michaels
Dennis O'Donaghue
Indianapolis
St. Peters Church
Bernadette Matthews
East Yan Trees
Sullivan Company
Margaal Wis
Dutriend
Davidson Case Echo
Mastin Yocum
Ben W.W. Clagson
White River
Eagles of
Yochum
Eagles
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