Huge KilIon estate to be divided among heirs
Heirs of Alexander KilIon seek court division of his vast land holdings totaling about 3000 acres across Daviess, Knox, Pike and Green counties. Suit filed in Daviess circuit court names J S Kan convict heir and Amerita Slatton as defendants. Appraisal board to value land. Pike County land to stay undivided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Davieks
Alexander Kil
Jon SS Kan
Amerita Ant Slatton
Padgett
Patgett
Heffernan
Mattingly
Daviess
Knox
Pike
Grben
Joseph B. Thompson
Andrew McCall
Bogard Township
Jake Scudder
Edwardsport
Montgomery
Pike County
Alex Killion
Woman attempts hanging in jail cell during court action
In a disturbing incident described by officers, a woman identified as Mrs Moran or Moran created chaos in a jail cell while a child was in custody. She tied a towel around her neck and climbed into the cell bars attempting to hang herself, then recovered with efforts to resist restraint and later calmed. The scene followed earlier claims of a kidnapping and threats as authorities moved the child to an orphan’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrali U Mag
Rogers
Rathanha
Marshy Geyer
Jensons
Ehibe
Houston
Goldmont mine feud fuels stock surge and stampede
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports on the Goldmont gold mine discovery by Frank and Will Strasser and partners from Washington. Investors flood in, with plans for a stock company valued around two million shares and a potential Cripple Creek style rush to the new mine town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati. Commercial Tribune
Goldmont
Frank
Will Strasser
Washington
Jerome iAull
Brettabel
Washington People
Commercial-Tribune
Waa Ag
Cingineati
Bisiops
Willam A. Beers
W. Trassar
Atruc
Beers
Bflice
Poe
Colorado
Wien
M. M. Kerrland
G.F. Bark
Cincinnati
C. ‘A. Hulll
Hull
Crifiple Creek
W. R. Straser
Istercestad
HH. J. Strasser
Nail
Bce
R. Kerr
Park
Sel Moore
Stairbiks, Morse & Co
Chi- Beg
Kerr
County Council Adjourns After Awarding Bridge Funds
The county council adjourned after completing its work on tax levies and approving appropriations totaling 738 dollars. The package includes 350 dollars for a bridge near Weaver coal mine and funds for several other bridge and road projects plus venue costs. Bids will be sought soon for the bridge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Roar
Teachers Assigned for Wext Year in City Schools
Supt W Flaxtell announces the assignment of teachers for next year as schools open Monday September 15. Walnut Street and West End buildings list staff including Mary Aikman room 7 8 grades, Ophelia Rodrick room B, Edna Wilson room D, Carrie Myers rooms 1 2, Ophelia Sanford room E, Mary Howard room I, Mary Walsh room W, Lizzie Gray room 1, Kate Foster room Eta, Miriam Sanford room Epdilon, Hattie Duncan room S, John Ramsey supervisor of music, and A. Gusterson principal.
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Flaxtell
Olsidreisald
Walnut
Axtell
Walnut Street
Hamlet
R. Gers
I .M. Vance
Osatin
B.C. Wadsworth
Seisace
C. G. Liebhardt
Mary
Aikman
Adicentralia
N.S. Bate
Mary Clements
Mary Howard
Margaret C. Walsh
W. Mary Kirley
Lizzie Crea
Keith’ Cottingham
U. Soph
Sittool
A.Q
Ulkerson
H. Hallié Head
R. Neste
Whaynp
Zeta
Kate Foster
Eta
Miriam Sanford
Brade
Epdilon
Mary ‘MecGrayel
Delta
Hattie Uncan
Shattie Cook
Hicks
John Ramsey
Astell
Family Arrested Over Smallpox Case in Long Island
Mrs J P Lambert and her five children left 410 West Walnut Street to join Mr Lambert who quit his job at the veneering works. Mrs Lambert had smallpox in New York and was taken to the pest house with her children. The neighboring family at 410 West Walnut Street is believed to have contracted the disease there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lambert
West
Walnut Street
Stor Long Islan N. Y
Mr. Lambert
Veneering Works
Larberts
Bank Deposits Examined and Valuations Scrutinized
A fragmented report notes examination of bank deposits at an unnamed institution. It references deposit certificates and valuations, mentioning a sale price around 62000 and figures near 80 dollars for a specific asset, with unclear context and identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plham
Elnora Bank
Wis
Durham
Realize Bank
Township Convention Nomination Meeting Set for September 13
Republicans in Montgomery hold mass convention to nominate a ticket. Barrett leads event as party gathers to select candidates. Held at 1 o'clock, details focus on governance and party slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barreta
Will
Train window drama ends with missing child saved
Mrs Fegory Sagdera traveling with ten children on a B and O S W east bound train from St Louis to Datesville Ky loses one boy as he falls from the car window near Breezdj and is found later by a farmer alive but bruised. The boy John Saunders is taken to Louisville by train No 3 while the mother and the other nine children continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanpi¢ Stade
St.Louis
Datesville
Sanders
Hangle
Obe
Bames
John
Saunders
Louisville
Union Baptist Association session attracts hundreds at city church
The Union Baptist Association holds a two day meeting at a local Baptist church drawing about 260 pastors and messengers from six counties. Reverend U M M and Hamlet Allen of Washington are noted as attendees, with Vincennes and EdWnary figures among organizers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Union Baptist Association Center
Hamlet Allen
Watington
Vincennes
Race led to theft claim among New Cumbai riders
Fragmentary report describes Vy My Gar and William White agreeing to a race at Thadbeonding Cashier. The text mentions leaving the safe with negotiable assets for the benefit of the ban, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveh
Utele
My Gar
Abd William
New Cumbai
Thadbeonding
Narrow escape for Frank Landis in Denver traffic incident
A laborer named Frank Landis, living at 22nd and Larimer in Denver, Colorado, narrowly escaped serious injury when a vehicle driven by Henry Jenkins ran over a passerby. Bystanders and witnesses reported fear as Landis was struck but survived, with authorities later contacted for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ‘Landis
Hillee
Denver
Colorado
Denver Post
Frank Landis
G ‘Antie
Larimer
Henry Jenkins
Landis
Joba
Alati-Satoon People Fight Balda Power in Court
The case before county commissioners ended with Edward Simpson’s request to keep his pool denied. After lengthy legal argument, the remonstrance against the pool was upheld, and Simpson circulated withdrawals to gain a majority among commissioners. The dispute centered on township voters and local interests as Padgett, Trape, and Inman weighed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward ‘Simpson
Siimpson
Andéix
Ite
Gopmmissioners
Padgett
Simpson
Ogtion & Inman
Petits Ipdeks
New Suits Filed in Hastings Case by Attorneys
Hastings and Aled Palmeross are listed as attorneys for the plaintiff in a new suit. Osborn & Co and Edward Burge appear as defendants or associated parties. The text includes fragmented names and phrases relating to filings and counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Palmeross
Hwig Hollingdri
Hastings, Aled & Biliheimer
NL. Osborn & O Co
Edward
Burge
Allen & Bille
Township Meeting Plan Sparks Mass Cooperation
A fragmented OCR note indicates Republicans and veterans of a township plan a mass cooperative event at a local facility on a Saturday in September. The item notes communal action and a future meeting to organize as a township effort.
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Hstath
Ito
Alexander Killin
Stattons
Phil Cn Gb
Mary Washing
Chicago
Paty
Strasser
Alo Sin
The
Conty Council
Goducit
W. Flaxtell
Ghop Grounds
Pth
Thei Shoals Jam
Loogootes
Shoals
Teitwo Tama
Porter
Garistine
McClelland Ety
Gibbs
Dougherty
Correll
McNanp
Deitz
Burnett Sit
Pierce Waggoner
Ollié Ogrsen
Hart
Court House
Missioners Court
Cirit Court
Lubel
Venus
New’ “York
Post House
Elnora
Pell
Fegory Sagdera
Lott
Vincerne
Aternoor
J. F. Arthur
A | Mattingly
Henry McCracken
Art Greenwood
Will. Cogswell
Bob
C. B. Hendricke
P .Chin
Pott
Denvers
Ae I
Ora Alati-Satoon
Balda—Power of Attorney
Rim Strance Holda Goode
Phediore Wallace
Dane
Kownship
Wil
Flessae
Emic
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