Vincennes Resident Elmer Eheart Dies at 32
Elmer Eheart known as Vincennes is dead after a Thursday afternoon collapse at his Vincennes residence. He leaves a widow mother and three children. Funeral set for Sunday at the city cemetery. He was active in Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Red Men and Modern Woodmen lodges and attended local high school. News prompts sorrow across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Elmer Eheart
Vincennes
Formany
Washington
Vincénnes
Chris Ebeart
Hheart
The
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows, Red Men
Woodmen
Girl 15 Makes Dual Suicide Attempts After Custody
Ruth Pascoe fifteen at Lyons and Terre Haute tried to kill herself twice after police detained her. She first drank cedar oil in Inez VanCleve office and later laudanum at the Friendly Inn. She said her mother was dead and she must care for a father who mistreated her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Ruth Pascoe
Terre Haute
Inez.VanCleve
Industrial Savings & Loan moves to new quarters
The Industrial Savings and Loan association opens in a new East Third Street office. The front section houses the main office while the rear provides directors quarters. Secretary Arthur Rogers also runs his law office from the new premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Savings & Loan Association
East Third Street
Water Company
Arthur Rogers
Association
Cross-Complaint Alleges Usury in Note Payment
Hastings Allen Hastings filed a three paragraph cross-complaint in the George W White suit against Thomas J Albright Oscar W Albright and John Powell seeking judgment for 1489 97 alleged as usurious interest and unlawful commission in the note collection case representing the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. White
Thomas J. Albright
Oscar W. Albright
John Powell
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
White
CORNETTSVILLE COMMUNITY NOTES AND VISITOR LIST
Clark farm purchase noted as Eagle buys property. Residents and visitors from Washington Plainville Epsom Sugar and other towns frequent the area with reports of travels and familial visits. Notables include Dr Gilliatt Dr Myers Mrs Williams and families, Will McKittrick and Maud Aikman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornettsville
Eagle
Clark Farm
W. Meyers
Epsom
Dr. Myers
Plainville
Lewis Keith
Washington
Bill Langhmer
Nat Chandler
Troy ‘Keith
Sugar
Clara Furgerson
Mary and
Lyda‘Carroll
Gilliatt
William Patterson
Inlle- Rapolis
Mire
Della ‘Williams
Will McKittrick
Jack
Shers
Omer Fleenor
I. Maud Aikman
Boy nearly loses hearing from rubber lodged in ear
Twelve year old Milton Fitzgerald, son of Sheriff Clinton Fitzgerald, nearly lost his hearing after a rubber end from a lead pencil became lodged in his ear. A neighbor noticed the boy’s difficulty, and a doctor removed the object. The boy’s hearing improved and doctors expect a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Fitzgerald
Milton Fitzgerald
Echo
Ithe Oy
Indiana Grand Army encampment officers chosen in Tomlinson hall
Comstock commands the Indiana Grand Army encampment with officers including Judge Danel W. Comstock Richmond senior vice commander John J. Homman Lig onier junior vice commander David Nive Indianapolis chaplain Bi. L. Seaman Fort Wayne medical director Mr. John A. Blair and others installed. Delegates selected for the National encampment include Co Schroeder Evansville Joseph Yeager Daniel White Wade Lafayette Judge S. M. Hench. Ladies Auxiliary officers elected include Mrs Elizabeth Howard senior vice-president Daily Terre Haute and Mrs Addie ons Indianapolis president. Additional division officers and press coverage noted with several names and locations across Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Grand ‘Army of
Tomlinson
Hall
Danel W. Comstock
Richmond
John J. Homman
Ligonier
David Nive
Indianapolis
Bi. L. Seaman
Fort Wayne
John <A. Blair
Coupeil
August ‘Téich
Evanspifie
Lewis King
Colitis
J. L. McMasters
Dan Waugh
Tipton
Alexander Hess
Wabash
Council of Administration
Fpre
Vt Co
Schroeder
Evanaville
Joseph Yeager
Daniel White
Wade
Lafayette
S. M. Hench
Rizabeth Howard
Daily
Terre Haute
Addieons
Indi‘the Sons
Angpolls
Emma Stuart i Finch
Vision
Mra
Kena Neil
Shelbyville
Crssie E. Thomas
Carrie Wachstetter
Dianapolis
Della P. Pheniy
W. E. Beet
Fort Waynes
May Durler
J. Indianapolis
Division
Bessle Bower
Blora iRlan
Arid Hencel
Valparaiso
Fifty-Year Anniversary for John F Herr and Henrietta Ey Bymann
John F Herr and Henrietta Ey Bymann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the East Walmestreet home. Married May 24, 1863 in Washington by Rev. B Chasse, the couple emigrated from Germany with a long local record. Herr, born July 13, 1837 in Kelheim, came to the U.S. in 1849 and to Washington in 1860, later worked in mines and then ran a store before retirement. Herr’s wife was born near Washington in August 1846. four children survive from the marriage.
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John F. Herr
Henrietts
Ey Bymann
Bre Sinove Phar
B. Chasse
Aince
E Herr
Germany
Keliheim
United States
Theresal
Coe
Alfordsville Girl Weds School Teacher
Miss Glenn of Alfordsville becomes Mrs. Tess Chandler in a quiet home ceremony at Will La Hey posted north of Alfordsville. The Rev Joseph Pope officiated. Chandler is principal of a Bellmord high school and plans to continue teaching. The couple will visit Iowa relatives before deciding where to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lahey
Alfordsville
Dua
Glenn
Tesse Chandler
Joseph. Pope
Alfordsville — Methodist Church
Ghandley
James Chandlery
Jewel
Iowa
Bellmord
Terre Haute
Mrg
Chandler
Fox Case Set For First Court Appearance In Vigo Circuit
Fox, a high school instructor, is due in Vigo County Circuit Court on the opening day of the next term to answer a judgment against him. The case involves a disputed property partition and a proposed tally of assets. Hastings Allen & Hastings and Tharp & Gardiner represent the parties, with Miss Close also named in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Fox
Va ‘Close
Féx
Hastings
Allen & Hastings
Ardiner
Tharp & Rdiner
Miss Close
Aged Woman Winnie McCrellan Dies in Rome at Son’s Home
Mrs Winnie McCrellan aged sixty nine died at the home of her son Abraham McCrellan on Center Street Saturday morning at o clock. Since her husband’s death she had lived with her children and recently arrived to visit Center Street. She was kindly and had many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie i McCrellan
Abraham McCrellan
Canter Street
Fellan
Sherrow Sells Pool Room Interest at 4 Main Street
Harry Sherrow disposes of his pool and billiard parlor stake to F. B. Baba amid poor health. Sherrow plans to seek outdoor work or exercise and has not chosen his next venture, likely delaying such plans through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sherrow
Main Street
Baba
Sherron
Memorial Day Plans and Conferring Ceremony
The city announces a Memorial Day observance with a conferral ceremony planned for June 18. Local officials expect participation by invited guest Loggoofee, with assistance from area volunteers and agencies.
Farmers urged to ship grain abroad for feed
A dated plea urges American farmers to export bran shorts middlings and other mill byproducts to Canada Argentina and Australia for feeding foreign livestock, arguing it would support foreign markets rather than enriching domestic farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Argentine
Australia
Fedito
Tariff Revisions and Effects on American Agriculture
Grover Cleveland warns farmers to consider tariff changes and their impact on grain, flour, and oats. The piece urges farmers to write to their U.S. senators for a square deal and to oppose any revision that lowers farmer income. It discusses prices, land value, and the need for strong farm organizations to press for equitable policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Crop Improvement Service
United States
Farm’ Bureau
Grangy Society of Equity
Farmers’ Elevator Companies
United Staes
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Recreation Congress Promotes National Play and Leisure
The document outlines programs for adults and families, including boys and girls clubs, children’s gardens, municipal summer camps, and women’s recreation in rural districts. It stresses the role of recreation in strengthening the family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogether
Convicted of Assault Battery in Montgomery Case
A historical report notes Richard Conolly aged about seventy years was convicted of assault battery in Montgomery. The fragment confirms a legal outcome and identifies the defendant with the location and approximate age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Conolly
al Mt
Montgomery
Foreman Leads Night Shift at B and C Roundhouse
A young machinist, now night foreman at the B and C roundhouse, has taken charge recently. He calls for progress and peace, urging justice and the swift end of war to spare lives and honor fallen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feter,Reiss
B. & Cee Roundhouse
Crawford Wins Promotion From Central Union
I N Crawford of 3 city is promoted to assistant manager of the Central Union Telephone Co office in Terre Haute. He previously led the Daviess County Home Telephone Co until the merger. he will move with Mrs Crawford to Terre Haute next Friday. Memorial services for G A R and Ladies Circle were held at 1st United Brethren church with Rev White delivering the sermon and remarks on peace and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Crawford
3 City
Anager
Central Union Telehone Company
Terre Ante
Crawford
Daviess
Eg. A. R. Post
United Brethren Church
J.J . ‘White
Court House
Het
W. P. Hoban
H. If. Allen
S. A. Haforth
J. ‘W. Darby
B. F. Stout
The
Baptist Church
Universal Ace
Mr. White
Stand for Internationalization urged by working men
Fragmentary text urges nations to obey international court decrees and workers to support internationalization. It calls on businessmen to display the slogan on letterheads and on workers to resist taxation of the working class while promising that peace comes from preparing and uniting labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnv Hrask
Fragmentary OCR Note Teases Names and Roles
A partial readable line lists a few names and roles with unclear context and missing dates. The fragment hints at a prepared document or plan but lacks concrete events or outcomes to confirm.
Arrest in Win tenneg for stealing a buggy and horse
Thomas Higgins, about twenty six, living near Oaktown, arrested on a charge of stealing a buggy and horse from Will Byers at Viteines. He rented the buggy, paid, then disappeared with the vehicle. The liveryman identified the buggy after repainting was found. Police say Higgins is a bad character and residents hope for conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Higgins
Ang
Oaktown
Ineed
Will Byers
Viteines
Kruse
Higsins
Wintenneg
Horsebak
Byers
Egins
Nave
Higghis
Tiemselves
Photographer Albert Dawson sailing for Hamburg to cover Imperator voyage
Albert Dawson of Vincennes, long connected with Understood and Underwood, joins Hamburg America Line as photographer. In a letter to his mother Mrs Thomas A Dawson, he says he sails May 21 for Hamburg to photograph the Imperator's maiden voyage, due June 11 from Hamburg to New York, after which the ship will arrive in New York on the 18th. He adds no forecast of disaster for the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Awaoh
Tof
Vincennes
Underwood
New York
Hamburg
Hag ‘Weltten Tg
Thomas
A. Dawson
Germany
Reception Notes for Mrs Herr Anniversary Event
A local society page records a Saturday anniversary reception for Mrs J F Herr held at her home. The event drew many friends who called between 5 and 7 PM for refreshments and decorating details noted by attendees.
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Austin Walker
Gustave’ Mill
Edward Doyle
Epondo Tee
Wil
Térre Haute
South Bend
Muncie
New Albany
Chicago
Elkhart
Marion
Michigan City
Elshart
Logansport
Kokolmo
Ong County
Walker
Japan
Seymour
Cinefpr
Girl
Comstock
Ofiecbermacinle
Fox
Rome
Winnie J. McCrellan
Pans
Fok
MD Vost
MR. Farmer
Recreation
Merica
Amy Enue
Edward Rob Garrison
Misa Se
Pepe T
Gommerce
Jesus
Ppalver
L of
Pebee
Central Union
Mapaner
Rees Dawn of Peace
Sik Jon
Pucey
Wort
Tetlaing
J. F. Herr
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