Insane Man Confined for Safe Keeping after Saloon Assault
Mike Jeffries, thirty eight, described as violent and insane, was placed in county jail for safe keeping after threatening to kill others in West End. He struck James Hogan with a beer mallet at Hogan's saloon, narrowly missing serious injury. Sheriff and deputies transported him to jail. Jeffries has long been in and out of insane asylums, most recently Indianapolis, and is deemed hopeless by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Jeffins
Jobo Jeffries
West End
Jim Hogan
Mr. Hogan
Bormin
Winterotto
Jeffries
Hogan's
Mildyasalam
Jeffries Fras
Iodiavapolis
Evansville Courier Fragment Reflects Tax and Wealth Scramble
An incomplete Evansville Courier fragment discusses tax and economic tensions. The text mentions anarchists, Krondyke wealth, and a scramble for interest, but the context is garbled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville Courier
Tragic Self-Inflicted Death in Cynthiana
Mrs. J. M. Wakefield learns her brother N. W. Frazer, a retired Cynthiana merchant about fifty, accidently shot himself. The death leaves a large family. Miss Mary Frazer, who once visited Miss Katie Wakefield, is noted among relatives. Mrs. Wakefield and her son John D. Wakefield travel by B and O SW train to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wakefield
Cythiana
N. W. Frazer
Frazer
Cynthiana
Fia
Mary Frazer
Katie Wakefield
Wakefield
John D. Wakefield
Stole a Hog and Degraded Household in Mead Farm Incident
Thomas Jewell and brothers Elijah and James Johnson and McTowell gang held on charges of stealing a hog from Joseph H Mead three miles northeast of the city on Bedford road. Warrant issued. they denied guilt. Barred to circuit court on $200 bond. pork found in a barrel at their home corroborated the theft. Neighbors label the family degraded. multiple prior thefts alleged. conditions described as filthy with dying horses. health officials urged action.
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Thomas
Ewell
N‘lan
Elijah
James T. Johnson
Joseph H. Meads
Meads
Squire Kendall
Reister Gu
Harris
Patrick Kelly
Bedford Road
Ars T
Treught
Cavataugh, Reister
Terwell-Johasco
B & Ofs
Johnsons
Towells
Jim Johnson
Jeffersonville
Board of Health
the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Temporary Restraining Order Summary From Obscure Text
Court action notes a temporary restraining order against a party linked to a mining company. The filing mentions interference with work at a coal operation and references Judge E and Glendening representing the company. Details are garbled, but key elements are the order, the coal miners context, and a workplace dispute.
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Glendening
Uabel
E . Oin
Inere
Sunday School Association Holds Daviess County Meeting
The annual Daviess County Sunday School Association meeting convened at the New Christian Church with strong delegate turnout and full attendance. County President A H Kelso led the opening with song and praise led by Rev Bell, followed by convention reports and a keynote address by State Ben Meigs on the condition of Sunday Schools in the state.
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Daviessa
Rev ‘Smith
Washington
JJ. M. Vance
Duselon
Tolman Ragsdale
Glendale
Evergreen
Ius
Shicky
Gumback
Gene
Step Father and Step Son Fight Ended by Officer
Officer Small investigated a late night dispute at Mike Healy's home on South East Third Street. Ed Jennings and Mike Healy fought while Mrs Healy screamed. a bite on Healy's wrist and scratches marked the altercation. Both men were released until morning with orders to return home and avoid disturbances. The pistol shot could not be traced to its source. Mary M. Donaldson obituary notes her birth in Hawkins Co Tennessee on February 4 1840 and death August 26 1807. She joined churches and left ten children among her kin.
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Mike Healy
Ed Jennings
South East Third Street
Small
East Second Street
Main
South East Thirdstreet
Healy
Ed. Jennings
Mr. Small
Cavanaugh
Jennings
Mary M. Donaldson
Hawkina Co
Tenn
William Long
Daviess County
M. E. Church
Thos. A
Austin
John
Ivy
Glen Donaldson
Sue Shanka
Sarah J
William J. Donaldson
Lizzie Fatterson
Sarah Kuns
Rossville
T. A. Long
T. S
Delightful Reception Honors Miss Sue Shotwell at Freddie Rogers Home
on Tuesday evening Miss Freddie Rogers hosted a charming reception at her Fast Main Street residence in honor of her cousin Miss Sue Shotwell of Colorado. The event featured elegant decorations and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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Freddie Rogers
Fast Main Street
Sue Shotwell
Colorado
Plainville Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Mrs. J W Davidson is on the sick list as Rev E G Jordan visits his parents W D Hildreth and son George. Emma Walters from Elliston visits Miss May Rankin. John A Dunn travels to Vincennes for a visit. E D Millis and wife and Mrs Ellen Alton go to Cincinnati. Rev Mr Roas from Elnora to fill M E church pulpit Sunday. Will Millis and Mrs Carrie Jordan travel from Washington. Rev J I Havisock of Greencastle shakes hands with Tuenda. John Vickrey and family return from visit to Para gon. Mrs Allinson returns from Odon. Burglary reported at a home. Durham cow shipped weighing 1850 pounds. Miss Dann of Wheatland returns.
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Mitchell
W.d. Hildreth
George
Cincinnat
Emma Walters
Elliston
Ind
May Rankin
John A. Dunn
Vincennes
E. D. Millis
Ellen Alton
Cincinnati
Mr. Roas
Elnora
M. E
Will Millis
Carrie Jordan
Washington
J. 1 Havisock
Greencastle
John Vickrey
Para‘gon
Allinson
Odon Honda
Father Ties Daughter to Floor Then Locks in Shed
Police report a fifteen year old girl who ran away from home was found locked in a dirty shed after her father allegedly tied her to a floor leg chain. She claimed beatings and mistreatment, while neighbors testified to prior chaining. The father faced no arrest yet but possible charges were expected. The article also notes local mining activity and gas pipe work in Pike county.
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Jim Sturgeon
Jerry Sturgeon
West End
City Hall
Garria
Cavanaugh
Sturgeon
Ahe
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Strength and Health
A long time invalid woman unable to walk or speak recovered after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She reports renewed vigor, improved speech, and the ability to perform a full day’s work, crediting the remedy for her turnabout.
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Hood
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James Hogan
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Asylum
Bata
Myra
Duuthe
Duniur
Coliar
Clay Worstell
Let Nee
Ockels
Enly
S Sriso
Pratt
Atiff -Hate
CrirpLi
Jin
Krondyke
Mexico
J- M. Wakefield
Cynthiana, Ky
Tha Og Junction
Aldun
Sunday School Association
The
New Christian Church
Plainville
Steele
J.W. Davidson
Sarah
Charles Keith
Durhan
Miss. Dann
Wheatland
Royal
Tai
New York
Ayershire
Hartwell, Carbon
Littles
Pike County
Petersburg
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