Judges Rule on Intervention in Knox County Election Case
Judge Cobb overruled the petition of Edward Watson Ludwig Lange Joseph Ebner and Charles Padgett to join the defense in mandamus proceedings against Knox county commissioners for an option election They are not necessary to complete the court action. Briefs due next Monday on the demurrer and related motions. Also cited: Arnold Padgett aided argument. separate ruling set aside $200 verdict in Youngblood v Robinson and ordered new trial. Daviess court term ends tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Cobb
Knox Circuit Court
Edward Watson
Ludwig Lange
Joseph Ebner
Charles Padgett
Knox County
J. P. L. Weems
Commissioners’ Court
Board of County Commissioners
Cobb
Arnold J. Padgett
Houghton
James Youngblood
Richard Robinson
Daviess County
Daviess Circuit Court
Washington High School 1909 Commencement Achieves Resounding Success
The thirty second annual commencement at Washington High opened promptly at 8 13 o clock with Kiefers orchestra as students, friends and parents filled the opera theater. The program featured salutatorian Carl Kj MectWilliame, class prophecy by Ruth Courtney, valedictory by Fern Faith, diplomas presented by Dr C H Yenne, and a stirring commencement address by Prof Black on Everyday Living. The class of 1909 comprises twenty six seniors led by Cora Akcester and Ruth Courtney with strong athletic and academic records, ending with best wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiefer
Washington High School
A. M. McGuire
Ailas
Carl
Kj MectWilliame
Élags
Drewill James
Ota Snyder
Walcomé
Hamlet ‘Allen
Black
Indiana
Washington
Andlehcey
Owery
Ruth ‘Courtney
Mies Courtney
Fern Faith
Grant Faith
W. F. Axtell
C. H. Yenne
Lech
Skage
Pang Jeter
Fred
Hart
Methodist
Cora Akcester
Harold J. Beitman
Henry F. Bulger
Jerriss Bunting
John Cochrane
Ruth Courtney
Lola N. Callendar
Adelia Casto
Susie M. Colbert
Ernest We ‘i Emry
Lottie Eller
Foster
Marjorie Gardiner
Anna L. Hardy
F. Ray Haly
Asa A. Jones
Everett Lett
Harold M. Lucan
K. McWilliams
Josephine Steele
Mary Lois Shirley
Lota M. Snider
Estelle Spitz
Lee A. Singleton
Clara E. Westhafer
Alvin B. Zinkan
Windy town notes and farm updates from Washington area
Big wind and new barn completed by M J Carnahan in Washington. Local families including Ragsdales Singeltons and Bell family visited relatives. Melon crop expected below average due to cool weather. Miss Bessie Wallace visiting Washington. Commencement exercises held Thursday night. Rev J B Haddock unavailable. Rev Weeks to fill with basket dinner. Cemetery and grounds cleaned in preparation for a gathering, Mr Weeks to speak at 10 30 and Senator Mattingly at 1 30. Corn coming up and cutworms reported in fields.
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M. J. Carnahan
Washington
Ci M.ragsdale
Perry Singleton
E. A. Ragsdale
James Ragsdale
Bessie ‘Wallace
J.B. Haddlock
Olive
Weeks
Alfordsilre
Mr. Weeks
Mattingly
Mattingly to Speak at Decoration Day Ceremonies
Senator Ezra Mattingly will deliver addresses at two Decoration Day events. He speaks Sunday afternoon at Mt. Olivet Veale township and Monday afternoon as principal speaker for the G A R post Laggootee. His popularity with veterans and oratorical reputation keep him in demand each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Mattingly
Mt. Olivet
Veale
G. A. R. Post
Laggootee
Mattingly
Reeve Woman Dead In Alfordaville Burial Thursday Morning
Miss Dulie A Brown wife of Delbert Brown of Alfordaville died Monday and was buried Thursday in the Alfordaville Cemetery. She was the second daughter of A J Patrick and married Delbert Brown in January.
Mrs Brown Dies at Twenty-Eighth From Consumption
In 1902 a Mrs Brown passed away at age twenty eight after a battle with consumption. She left four children, a husband, and a sister while her passing is noted in local records.
Bankers Pleased With Visit to Washington
Members of the Second district Indiana Bankers association attending their second annual meeting in this city praised the trip to Washington and wished to return soon. About 35 to 50 visitors attended. sessions were at the Masonic Hall with banks closed for most of the day. J. W. Ogden welcomed guests, followed by J. L. Bayard as retiring president. Officers elected: J. D. Worls, chairman, and D. W. Brown, secretary-treasurer. Local committees hosted by Washington National, Peoples National, and Citizens Loans and Trust.
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Indiana Bankers Association
Washington
Masonic ‘Hall
J. W. Ogden
Citizens Loan and Trust Company
J. L. Bayard
Vincennes
J. D
Worls
Bedford
D. W. Brown
D. J. Terhune
Linton
William Adams
Bloomington
R. E. Purcell
W.W. W. Miller
Worthington
Indianapolis
Washington National Bank
Read
W. M. Hayes
L. G. Read
A. (. Wise
George Kassler
F. M. Harned
Oo Peoples National Bank
M. F. Burke
EB. L. Hatfield
C. F. Cochran
B. L. Spaulding
M. J. Carnahan
W. F. McDougal
Oo Citizens Loansha Trust Company
N. H. Jepson
William Kennedy
Wiam Young
John. N. Jones
E. F. Meredith
Welsh seeks federal arsenal return and damages in Pittsburg
Mrs Marion Foster Welsh daughter of Stephen C Foster has begun steps to reclaim the United States arsenal grounds leased to Pittsburg as a park. She claims her grandfather William Foster gave the property to the United States during the War of 1812 with a military-use provision and seeks $50 000 plus interest since 1853 from the government.
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Pittsburg
Marion Foster Welsh
Stephen C. ‘Foster
Kentucky
United States Arsenal
Jor
Welsh
William Foster
United States
Washington Public Schools Show Strong End Of Term Honors
The end of term session closes with high marks across rooms led by top student Irene Spitz and Josephine Sanford. Winners include Harland Utterback and Edith Cllingham. multiple rooms report averages around high 90s and several 3rd and 2nd honors. Superintendent Axtell praises the smooth, efficient year boosting the district’s reputation. meanwhile wildfires threaten Michigan towns including Negdune and Munising with homes burned and camps affected.
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Rpehart
Tde Spitz
Southside
F Shes
Mig Josephine Sanford
Harland Utterback
Fa Pas
Edith Clling
Room Gimmé
Harriett E. Cook
Rata Waller
Alma Gilfey
Irma Campbell
Room Epsilon
Miriam R. Sanford
Julyde Sprigg
Edna Fedgaus
Estele King
Roon Ein
Lucy McGehee
Teachey
Myrota Black
Virginia Myers
John Myers
Dakothy Wilson
Axtell
Washington’ Public Schools
Negdune
Mich
Albog
Munising
South Shore Rr
McMillan
Fifne
Anti saloon League vows to prove county local option promises
The Anti saloon League will press county local option in Indiana, aiming to fulfill promises of reduced crime and better enforcement. League officers warn that two years is short and vigilance is needed as counties go dry, with ongoing efforts to counteract lawlessness and drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antisaloon League
Indiana
League
Jnot
Anti-saloon League
Nas Muca
Church and State Clash Over Morals in Indiana
The South Bend Times reports Governor Thomas R Marshall warns that churches are losing power as politics encroaches on church duties. He asks if the state should govern morals and urges clergy to reflect on their role and influence amid calls for reform.
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South Bend
Thomas R Marshall
Indiana
Clergyman Weds Minnie Lemmons in Chrisney Marriage
The Rev. Richard O. Clements and Miss Minnie Lemmons were married last Sunday in Chrisney. News of the union reached many in Daviess County including Will Camp, deputy county auditor. The Rev. Clements is currently located in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
O. Clements
Daviess County
Minnie Lemmons
Chrisney
Will Camp
Mr. Clements
Finois
Marriage announced for Clay Greager and Miss Marguerite Haggerty
Announcement states Clay Greager a Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern fireman will wed Miss Marguerite Haggerty daughter of John Haggerty division superintendent of the railroad. Both graduates of Washington high school class of 1905 and the ceremony occurs June 14 at the bride's Cincinnati home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Greager
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
L. H. Creager
West Main Street
Misa
Marguerite Haggerty
Cincinnati
John’ Haggerty
B. & C. Souatowestern Railroad
New Martin Deputy Named by Prosecuting Attorney
Hastings selects Miss Delpool Robinson of Loogootee as deputy for Loogootee Perry and Tuthford townships in Martin county. She will assume duties at once, signaling a gesture of gallantry by the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Keith
Washington Township
Hastings
Delpaa Robin
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Fibsti
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Albert Young
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Loral Sergius
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Mabel O'Brien
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Sua Parrishi
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John Hastings
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Carrie Myers
Myrlie
Yarber
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A. Y Lawrence
Roots
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Myrtle Schoonover
Stella O’donald
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Foon i Helen. Fish
Ruth Allen
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J. H. Hopewell
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Roont
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Rogalle
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