Southern Indiana Railroad Sues to Overturn Gravel Rate ruling
The Southern Indiana railroad company sues in Jackson circuit court to enjoin Indiana railroad commission from enforcing a reduced gravel rate. Complaint argues the 1905 and 1907 laws creating the commission are unconstitutional and seeks to challenge its rate setting. Faith & Faith represent John D. Moore & Co. and call the suit unusual but expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern ‘Indiana Railroad Company
Jackson
Indiana Railroad ‘Commission
Brownstown
John D. Moore & Co
Evansville
Faith & Faith
Saloon Keeper Addie Dillard Arrested on Holiday Charge
City officers arrested Addie Dillard owner of the Meredith hotel bar for serving on a legal holiday, the first such liquor law arrest since saloon keepers vowed to strictly follow enactments. Observers note other bars may have edged the lid but no further arrests were made.
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Addie Dillard
Meredith Hotel
Marshal Corning
Dillard
Fragmented OCR notes on saloon arrests and arrests timing
The readable text references several saloon proprietors and closures and notes an arrest of Dillard by Marshall Corning at 8 o clock Monday morning. It mentions several men in the calogn area at the time and indicates actions at a saloon setting with limited legible details.
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Dillard
Markhal' Corning
Calogn
Social restlessness endangers nation and family morals
The September Delineator warns twentieth century restlessness threatens American family life and national progress. It argues for ethical education for parents and children, reform of public sentiment through churches courts and newspapers, and a change in the status of marriage rather than simple legislative fixes.
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America
Lome
Epsom Notes Sunday Visit and Local Updates
J E Cox visited Sunday while Mrs Mary Mallette remains seriously ill. A J Saddlemeyer is well. Fred Debolt's infant son is seriously ill. William Rodger and family from Terre Haute visit. Principal Chester Gerkins arrived Saturday. Rev J L Shroyer to preach farewell Sunday night. The Key and Mrs Buchanan of Odon visited Thomas Myers. School begins September 16. Peter Snyder of Watashbottom funeral conducted by Rev Ross with burial at Tolbert chapel.
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Odon
Fred. Debolt
William Rodger
Terre Haute
Thin Place
Chester Gerkins
J. L. Shroyer
the Key
Blanche Grove
Bessie Bruner
Peter Snyder
Watash Bottom
Ross
Tolbert Chappel
Barr Assigned as City School Teacher after Clements Resigns
Miss Amy Barr, previously teaching at Boxtown schools, was selected Monday to fill the vacancy created by Miss Mary Clements resignation from the city schools. Clements taught sixth grade at the Main building and was highly regarded. Barr is viewed as a successful educator. the city and parochial schools are set to open Monday.
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Amy Barr
Boxtown
Mary ‘Clements
Misa Clements
Bettie. Clements
Misa Barr
Rails to arrive for 1908 B&O order in 75,000 tons
Baltimore and Ohio Railway informs rail mills they must supply their usual 75,000 tons in 1908 with specifications to be handed in this month. It is understood that changes in rail manufacture may occur next year and the B&O may delay finalizing its order until after that decision.
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Baltimore, & Ohio
Thomas Small Hurt in Coal Mine Incident at Linton
Thomas Small, superintendent of United Fourth Vein Coal Company at Linton, was injured by a falling slate at Black Creek. Injuries reported not serious. Small family previously resided in the area.
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Thomas Small
Joseph Small
United Fourth Vein ‘Coal Company
Linton
Black Creek
Sanday
Small
Carter Case Set For October Third Judicial Day
The Carter case at Splivan has been set for the third judicial day of the October term, with October 3 fixed. Carter formerly resided in Washington, and friends here show interest in the trial.
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Carter
Spliivan
Washington
Enfant Dead Mrandra Thom as Ables Funeral
A death notice reports Mrandra Thom as Ables died Monday with burial planned at Mt. Olive.
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Mrandra Thomas Ables
Mt. Olive
Local notes reflect visits and routine legal matters
The fragment mentions lawyer William Denn admitted to the Davis equity bar and Misses Maynie O'Brien Maude Wintertomn returning from Loogootee for a carnival. It also notes B F Keaton and others visiting Mr and Mrs W W Haney of First street and others returning to Ellzark.
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William ‘Pl ‘ Denn
The
Daviess Equity
Maynie
O'Brien
Maude Wintertomn
Loogootee
Trinity Springs
White Frocks and Japanese Sleeves Highlight Fashion
A florid fashion column discusses white frocks as ideal for young girls, with dotted Swiss and colored ribbon sashes noted. It extols Japanese or mandarin sleeves despite long armholes and critiques fashion for favoring slim figures while acknowledging varied body types. It also mentions mourning attire in black pongeé trimmed with dull silk.
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Ethan
Fashion notes on a summer cretonne dress and accessories
A fragmented fashion piece discusses a skirt with a dull black bile sign and a narrow black braid yoke. It describes chiffon at the neck, a double ruffle, a sailor shaped hat of crape with a double crape border, and notes cretonne fabrics as a popular, washable summer choice.
Murder Case Expenses Are Approved In Vincennes
Daviess county commissioners at the court house session approved the full claim for expenses of the DeBord murder trial. Auditor Thomas Nugent argued for either full payment or rejection to settle the matter. The ruling noted multiple bailiffs and jurors were used due to one judge presiding over two courts, and many miles were traveled by jurors who were not needed.
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Vincennes
Daviess
Martin
Trinity Springs Still Drawing Many Visitors
Trinity Springs in Martin county remains a popular destination with hotels filled and campgrounds crowded. Visitors from Washington and elsewhere spend days at the springs with many camping or staying at the Fines hotel. The waters are described as medicinal due to mineral deposits, and a bath house added this year enhances the appeal.
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Trinity Springs
Martin County
Fines
Washington
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J. _BEITMAN
Epsom
J. E. Cox
Mary Mallette
Tom Small
Enfant Dead
B. F. Keatog
Hdr
Entour
Helen and
Corine
Birat W
W. Hani
Firat Street
Haysira
Elexak
Qebord
Knox County
F. B. Fornwald
E. Main St
John Gross
Dorothy Bodd
John Reinsel & Son
Serererk Obs
Serklaebek
China
Jepson
Pine Lisler
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