Death of Jack Mattingly Prompts Democratic Tribute
A veteran printer Jack Mattingly is remembered in Monday's Democrat with praise from Col. Steve Beldl. The piece lauds his kindness and skill, noting his half-century of work and the respect he earned. Also discussed is a police shooting in Indianapolis, urging thorough justice and caution in handling such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack ‘Mattingly
Steve Beldl
Eionel
Jame
Mattingly
Gorrow
Beral
Jack
Council Fixes City Levy Amid Tax Debate
A tense council meeting in Washington debates a general levy and a fire emergency sinking fund. Hopkins and Yenne press reductions while the mayor and caucus push to keep the levy near 1.25 dollars per hundred, citing street and utility needs and statutory limits.
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Mayos
Guta
Hopkins
Sophies
Gald
Ciy
Ghrelees
Gostella
Stoné
Alexander
Gmeber
Kellan
Yenne
Aina
Keller
Miled
Arc Department
Miles
Henstine
Ness
Cape Fouid
Yenkzey
Sally
Willy
Wien
Kelley
JTRA
Colstéllo
Fire Department
Fire Départment
Anayor
Dept of Ditehelty
United States
oryIn
Ilis
Pawcreeds
Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Lee in Knox County
Mrs. Lee seeks divorce from Joseph C Lee and $7,000 alimony after alleging cruelty and desertion since January. They wed in September 1903 in St Louis and moved to this city for residence. The defendant owns land in Knox County and is described as son of Mrs Elizabeth Hardy.
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Margaret E. McNeely
Cincinnati
Joseph C. Lee
Lee
Ondoh & Inman
Padgett & Pargett
St. Louis
Elizabeth Hardy
Knox County
Nuts and Frosts Shape Autumn Harvest Outlook
A fragmented report notes nuts and frost patterns affecting this year’s harvest. It mentions Hickories increasing as temperatures rise and worries about early cold bringing ground damage. Overall, growers anticipate a modest crop with regional variability.
City councilmen refuse full pay citing salary limits
On pay day at City Hall seven councilmen received $16.66 each for a year rather than the $37.50 quarterly amount, based on an alleged $100 annual limit. Hopkins Yenne and Helphinstine accepted the reduced warrants, while others argued the law prohibits advancing pay and that $100 yearly cap applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yenne
Hopkins
Helphinstone
Helphinstine
Washington
Common Council
Phenomenon Rain Falls Steadily Over Eight-Foot Circle
In west Broadway for two days rain has fallen on an eight foot diameter patch without clouds overhead. Tiny drops on bricks form one eighth inch spots while surrounding ground shows no rain. The spot lies at the alley mouth between Wilkinson marble shop and Mrs. Caroline Bittrolff's residence. moisture comes from trees. Citizens report the oddity with no explanation.
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Princeton Clarion News
West Broadway
Wilkinson Marble Shop
Caroline Bittrolff
Quail Close Season Announced From Oct 1 to Nov 10
A statewide close season on all game except ducks runs October 1 through November 10 to protect quail. Violators face heavy fines of 5 to 59 dollars per bird or animal killed. Open season for quail begins November 16 with a one year hunter license costing 1 dollar. Reports indicate quail plentiful this year and hunters anticipate a good season after last year’s poor bag.
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Ae Aes
Electric lines blamed in horse’s death suit
A damages suit seeks 400 for the death of James Ford's horse after a July street accident. Neighbors blame neglect of trolley and telephone wires by the Washington Street Railway and Central Union Telephone Company. Ford alleges sparking, insulation failure, and crosswire contact caused the horse’s electrocution. both firms deny responsibility.
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James Ford
Anstain Street
Washington Stree Railway Empany
Central Union Telephone K Company
Ford
J Company
Sparkes
Bej
Railey
Tye
Washington
Malin Street
East Main
Rural rowte boxes spark rural free delivery protest
A report to Washington by Rural Free Delivery officials discusses proposals to abolish box numbered rural mail boxes. Merchants in small towns protest, saying numbered boxes favor mail order houses by sending circulars to patrons via box numbers. Rathbone refuses to discuss the confidential report and says no announcement was planned.
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S. B. Tom
Tordt
Washington
Splitman
Rathbone
Thia Te
Apa
Converted Man 1000 Miles Away Sparks Rawardsport Revival
In Rawardsport Knox county a religious revival led by Mrs. Leslie draws crowds at the Baptist church. A banner proclaims faith in God as converts say a distant young man narrates his spiritual experience every night. Mrs Leslie orders women to remove hats during services.
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Rawardsport
Knox County
Lewte
Cannersville
Baptist Church
Goa
Leslie
Dedicatory Services At Fatworth Church In Jeffersonville
The Rt. Rev. Bishop O Donaghue of Indianapolis leads the dedicatory services for Fatworth church in Jeffersonville. The high mass was sung by Rev. Walter Crohin, formerly at Jeffersonville, now in Clinton. Rev. James Curran of New Albany acts as deacon. Rev. Edmund Kaiser of St Anthony's Vermontville assists as subdeacon. Very Rev. L B Cronin serves as vicar.
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St. Augustine's Fatworth Church
Jeffersonville
O'Donaghue
Indianapolis
Walter Crohin
Jeffrsonville
Clinton
Rames Curran
New Albany
Tas Deagon
Edmund Kaiser
St. Anthony's Church
Vettergnuille
L B. Cronin
Buckley Returns From Mt Carmel Pursuit of Fugitives
John Buckley returns from Mt Carmel after hunting Rawlings Josa Steen and Thomas Hart arrested for riding trains. Hart persuaded Buckley to chase until trial Saturday morning. Buckley learns they ordered goods to Mt Carmel. police capture them in Vincennes. Settlement includes $75 meat and $20 livery bill at Barnett. men released.
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John Buckley
Mt. Carmel
Peter
Rawlings
Josa Steen
Thomas Hart
Rawhin
Steen
Hart
Buckley
Vincennes
Mt. Camel
Mt. Catme
Gale
Hucktey
Barnett
Blood Poison Strikes Local Cane Worker John Miller
John Miller, living about a half mile west of South Washington, suffers blood poisoning after a cane cutting injury. A tiny skin break led to swelling of his hand and arm, causing intense pain and sleeplessness. Doctors say Miller is in immediate danger but should recover with proper care in a few days.
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John Miller
South
Washington
Miller
Mie Ler
Prison Sunday Designated by State Board Secretary
Amos W. Butler announces October 2% as Prison Sunday to be observed by churches of all denominations statewide. Ministers will devote sermons to prison reform and ideals. Office communications send pamphlets about reform work upon request.
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Amos W. Butler
Board of State Challigs
Butler
Stem Bertrand Shifts Material for Engl-Inch Gun Work
Jasper Herald reports Stem Bertrand transported mashindry to Cannerburg on Wednesday to process material for an Engl-Inch gun. The contract, awarded to Georgy & Pry weeks ago, will cause Me to be absent for about two weeks.
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Jasper’ Herald
Stem Bertrand
Cannerburg
Arsera
Reek Island
Georgy & Pry
Typhoid Cases Reported in Steele Township Family
Two new typhoid cases appear in Johne Swallers family in Steele township. Daughters Stella twelve and Hertha eighteen contracted the fever. Mrs Swallers is in critical condition but improving. A son Frank died of the fever a few days ago.
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Johne Swallers
Steele Township
Stella
Hertha
Ditch Repair Sale Noted in William Street Territory
Surveyor George Faith sold the top repair of a ditch in William Street township to John Mecul lough for 175 dollars. The contract covers one and one quarter miles of ditch restoration.
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George Faith
William Stimp
Elmnorg
John Mecullough
Orphans' Home Notes Repair Efforts in Barr Township
Fragmentary report details inspection of repair work and progress on gravel roads in Steele area. Mentions Andrew Christy serving as superintendent and the focus on road improvements in Barr Township.
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Barr Township
Cdg
Andrew Christy
Steele
Women of Firati church plan fund drive by factory work
About twenty five Firati church women in Vincennes agree to work several days at Isth Canning and Packaging to raise church funds. Peels and labelers will be hired at daily wages between $1 and $1.50, with the plant owners providing necessary help.
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Firati
Vincennes Ardig
Isthcennes Canning and Pampany
Chaveh
Circuit convenes with state cases and pleas heard
The term opens with state cases and motions for the first day. Samuel M. Rothermel is charged with embezzlement. Twenty cases to be heard in the first week, with seven civil suits slated for Saturday. Judge Houghton arranged court terms. Three carloads of boxed goods from Joseph A. Barton in Lawrence County are listed, totaling 636 boxes of Grime’s babies.
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Samuel M. Rothermel
Houghton
Ana
Joseph A. Barton
Lawrence County
Bas
Bis Orchard
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Mrs. Lee
Francis Silas Ghatarli
Gathol Atocgaa
Dayless County Coal Company
Wilson Coal Company
Bart
St. Peter's Congregation
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Padgett & Padgett
Frank Fedderson
Terre Haute
Linton
Joseph ‘Villers
Villers
Wolford
Feddergan
Evansville
J. W. Doyle
Deagons Geeral
Lowinville
J A Or Chanet
Debe
Bnly
Hosor
Arsenal
Steslettwis
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