Lawhead detained after suspected drugging and theft claim
Wes Lawhead a Knox county resident arrived in the city claiming he was a detective. He was arrested after failing to provide credentials and later fell ill in jail with convulsions. Doctors doubt drugging and suspect a drunken illness from recent drinking. He was released after Mayor Russell court, while detailing a beer incident at Raycraft saloon and a missing $20. Lawhead, about 33, married and now divorced, returned home Tuesday noon.
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Wes
William Lawhead
Lawhead
Nand
Knox County
Edwardsport
Kermode
Prater
Main
Second Streets
Colbert
Russell
Raycraft
Farmer Ezra Swayze Disappears From Ragiesville
In Ragiesville near Odon Ezra Swayze a 30 year old farmer vanished about two weeks ago leaving his wife and two children. Neighbors report no warning and his whereabouts are unknown to all. He took one of four horses and left home without explanation. The disappearance has caused much talk in the area.
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Ragiesville
Odon
Ezra Swayze
Coounty
Swayze
Sea
Undertakers Sold Out in Bonham Sale
Foreman who recently purchased the Bonham undertaking establishment has sold out the business. The move ends the local supplier’s operation in Bonham, with customers urged to seek new providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman
Bonham Undertaking
Farmer fires on midnight trespassers in Indiana
In Loogootee Indiana on October 14 a group of young farmers came to Eli Moffett’s home four miles east of town for a prank. Moffett aroused from his couch fired his shotgun wounding Clay Scott who suffered chest injuries but is not believed to die. The crowd fled, many injuring themselves on barbed wire as they fled. Moffett, just married a week earlier, faced no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee
Ind
Eli Moffett
Here
Moffett
Clay Scott
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Local Couples
The notice lists marriage licenses granted to Isaac Prior and Allie E Staples of Brown County and Elnora, Thomas Gross of Steele township and Millie Kilburn of Steele township, Stanell Edwards of near Jefferson Oklahoma and Cora Kilburn of Steele township, Owen Orr of Washington and Lucretia Davis of Washington, Morton Zollars and Hattie Belle Gilmore both of Washington township, Alvin Padgett and Helen Gibson both of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prior - Staples
Isaac Prior
Brown
Allie E. Staples
Elnora
Gross - Kilburn
Thomas Gross
Steele Township
Millie
Kilburn
Edwards - Kilburn
Stanell R. Edwards
Jefferson
Oklahoma
Cora E. Kilburn
ORR - Davis
Owen Orr
Washington
Lucretia C. Davis
Zollars - Gilmore
Morton Zollars
Washington Township
Hattie Belle Gilmore
Padgett - Gibson
Alvin Padgett
Helen Gibgon
Roads Near Completion In Harrison Township Project
Nineteen? sixteen gravel roads in Harrison township near completion and to be finished in a few days. Less than half a mile of metal remains to be laid. The roads are part of a system voted on this year and one section of the system was lost. The new road connects with the Washington township gravel on the Portersville road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Washington Township
Portersville
Jeweler Praises Foley's Kidney Remedy at Indianapolis
Do R Kluger a jeweler of 1060 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis says kidney trouble left him weak but four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy restored his health his complexion backache and irregularities improved and he could return to work. He recommends the remedy to others after doctors and other remedies failed sold by Smith Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. R. Kluger
the Jeweler
Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
Smith & Winton
Washington Public Statement From Citizen Tolson
Benjamin Tolson of Washington Indiana testifies a kidney remedy cured long standing back pain, loins ache, and frequent urination. He notes relief after using the remedy and reports improved vigor and spirits following treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benjamin Tolson
Southeast
Eleventh Street
Ind
Kidney Pills Advertisement Recall at Local Store
An old advertisement recalls Hidney Pills sold at a local hardware store with misleading claims. It cites a testimonial of relief and warns buyers to remember the Foster-Milburn Co. brand, pricing at 50 cents, urging consumers to avoid other dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Milburn Co
Rg States
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Batiste
Eben
Martin
Holdess
Adriano Gamersiy
Charles Witame
Philander McHenry
C. Bldg
Fourth ST
West End Property Owners
Judor Chance
Ess County
Jepson
Jeweley K. C
W. L. Ig
Tolson Slabove
MacDougal
Will
Tafaifey
MacDougal & Co
Temple Court Building
John Reinsel & Son
East Main Street
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