Aged Man and Others Win Marital Licenses in Local Notices
A genealogical cluster of marriage licenses is issued, including Richard H. Conolly and Mary Reeves who plan marriage at age difference, William Bateman and Cora L. Donnar with birthdays in 1887 and 1880, plus Robert Hart and Mary McFarlane on Lawrenceville license and Barnaby C. Bellinger with Margaret Louise Vaugier, detailing ages and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hart
Mary McFarlen
Madison Township
Lawrenceville
Ill
Hart
Barnaby C. Bellinger
Margaret Louise Vaugier
Bellinger
Summerville
South Carolina
Colleton County
Vaugier
Alexander Vaugier
South Washington
Ada Thomas Sues For Divorce Over Twin Deception
Ada Thomas of Christman Illinois charges Calvin Thomas in Paris county court with marrying her under a twin swap. She says Alvin Thomas resembled his twin brother and she only learned the deceit after the wedding. After two unhappy years she seeks a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Thomas
Christman
Edgar County
Illinois
Calvin Thomas
Paris
Alvin Thomas
Calvin
Entertainment of the season party planned at KS Building
The committee on entertainments has completed the arrangements for the social event of the season. Cards dancing and other amusements will be provided with no doubt all attendees finding pastime to enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
Seecaeas
Commissioners Court approves gravel road contracts in September term
The county commissioners closed the September term by awarding contracts for two gravel road improvements. Veale farmers won the Barber road bid at 1066.25 dollars, while M H Wilson Co. secured the Walter petition at 3296.40 dollars. Engineers were ordered to draft specifications for the Palmer bridge and to plan approaches at Hunter bridge. Viewers were appointed for several petitions and road changes across multiple townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Barber
Walker
West Eleventh Street
Maysville Road
Henry Aikman
Alex Moore
Palmer Bridge
Elkanah Allen
Hunters Bridge
Waggoner
Cheniah
George Faith
A. Arterburn
Apncini
Elijah Graves
Robert Viewers
M. Allbright
Josephi
Dan Myers
Timaté
Tigh
George Sea
Ppak
Bi Barr
Will of Mary A Mead Probate Sparks Equal Division
The will of Mary A Mead is admitted to probate. After debts and last illness expenses are paid and $25 given to daughter Isabelle Hedges, real and personal property are to be appraised and equally divided among W J Mead John Mead Susannah Dunn Effie Burkhardt Lizzie Uphole and Isabelle Hedges. If no agreement, property converts to cash and proceeds split. Executor Martin Coffman named. The will dated September 8 1904 and witnessed by Hamlet Allen and William Heffernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Mead
Isabelle Hedges
W. J. Mead
John Mead
Susannah Dunn
Effie Burkhardt
Lizzie Uphole
Martin Coffman
Hamlet Allen
Wiliam Heffernan
Visions of Wealth in Martin County Mining Claim
An OCR fragment mentions a geological claim tied to Martin County promising wealth for citizens. Names such as Blatchley appear. the text references an IBO area and statements that the discovery would “bring wealth” and “knock sky high,” with fragmented phrasing about state and geology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Geologip
W & ‘Blatchley
Blatehley
Red Men Banquet Draws Large Crowd
The Red Men's banquet at the EK of C hall Friday night attracted about 400 attendees, described as a success in every way. Local members praised the event and thanked organizers for a smooth program and hearty suppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hall. Neary
Local Woman Miss Vance Dies After Illness
Miss Hattie Vance of Pearl Street dies at 6 20 Friday evening after a lengthy illness described as fruit poison that worsened to liver and stomach congestion and aremic poisoning. She was born November 21 1874 in Glendale and educated in Washington later studying at Terre Haute. She worked as a stenographer and was active in the Maysville church. Three of her siblings survive along with several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttie Vance
George ‘Vance
Pearlet
Washington
Migs Vance
Petersburg
Hattie ]Vance
George Vance
Glendale
Harrison Township
Tlinois
Daviess County
Maysville
Vance
Terre Haute
Frank Chapman
J. M. Vance
O. ‘Mi Vance
W. P. Vance
Ezra Vance
Rosa Ross
Terre ‘Haute
8. H., McBride
J. . Cunningham
Praying for Lost Boy Clyde TeWait in Vincennes
Mrs Emam TeWait of Lawrenceville appeals for help finding her sixteen year old son Clyde L TeWalt who ran away June 16 and has not been heard from since. The mother describes him as energetic with blue eyes and a scar on his right arm and asks for information to aid in his return or to send money and clothes if he cannot be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emam TeWait
Lawrenceville
Ryelerk Ima
Abe
Tribute to John Aikman Monuments Dedication Speech
Barton Aikman of Newport delivers an extemporaneous tribute at the John Aikman monument dedication. He reflects on kinship, memory, and the pioneer life, noting the value of family, faith, and community over mere business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aikman
Lfe
John Knox
Mej
Dely
Monument Dedication to John Aikman and Wife Mary
A dedication proclaims a monument for John Aikman and Mary Aikman as a lasting memorial. The text honors their devotion to family country and God and vows the memorial endure beyond time, even if the surrounding land decays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Aikmans
John Aikman
Mary U Afieman
Erbel
Indiana considers goats to save infant lives
Indiana state board of health promotes goat milk as a remedy to reduce infant mortality. Officials cite lower costs and safety of goat milk, with experts noting goats can supply milk daily and may be healthier than cow milk. A western land view and interest from cattle raisers are noted as potential factors in Indiana’s goat industry plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiang i States Board of Health
Indianadlis News
Thez
State Board of Health
India
Fromie West
Indianapolis
Harty
Indianapoli
Dr. Bee
United States Agricultural Department
Swierland
Jersey
Fire damages home on East Fifth Street Sunday morning
A fire at Edward Smith's house on East Fifth and Wargrees streets caused about 10 damage. The blaze started in Harry Gallagher's room when clothes near a stove ignited. Firefighters extinguished it with a extinguisher after a still alarm miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
East Fifth
Wargrees
Harry Gallagher
Van
Family Called to Olney for Illness of Sister-in-Law
Mr and Mrs James Ferris and daughter Ruth were summoned to Olney Illinois on Sunday by the grave illness of Mr Ferris sister in law Mrs Edward Feutz She has been ill for several days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ferris
Ruth
Olney
Ill
Ferris
Edward Feutz
Liquor License Notice for Washington Ward Two
Ed Teufel placed a Sunday notice in Washington Daviess county Indiana announcing an intent to apply for a license to sell spirits vinous and malt intoxicating liquors in a room on the ground floor of a two story brick building at the southwest corner of East Fifth and Main Streets. The notice details the property description and premises access and invites residents to govern themselves accordingly ahead of the October 1907 county commissioners session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daviess County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
County of
Davies
Court House
City of
Liverpool
East Fifth Street
Main Street
Towit
William Schneider
Public Sale of Personal Property From Laura B Carroll Estate
Notice from Elmer E Hastings executor of Laura B Carroll deceased offering at public auction the estate at the late residence in Steele township with items including a mare buggy harness hogs corn two milch cows calf household and kitchen furniture. Sale starts 11 30 p m on September 23 1907 with cash for sums under 5 and credit for larger purchases and noted terms. Other notices include final settlement for Ezra Mattingly administrator of the estate of Charles Daviess circuit counts and related attorney details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura B. Carroll
Pudlile
Steele Township
Elmer E. Hastings
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Attyss
William Chapman
George H. Chapman
Daviess Circuit Court
William Chapman, Je
Heffernan É& Mattingy
Attys. Ae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard H. Conolly
Mary Reeves
Conolly
Mr. Conolty
Richard Conolty
James Reeves
William Bateman
Cora L. Connar
Bateman
Cora L. Donnar
Washington Township
C. Hall
Marchesl
Manayers
Jean Balen
Thomas
Philander
Lula Brien
Stuckey
Commissioners') Court
Zack Dunbar
Louis
Joseph Kassler
Walnut
Éast Fourteenth Streets
Mr. Kasser
Vincennes
Mr. Kassler
Germany
Econmyc
Maurice Lauby
Annie Mattingly
Champaign
Hll
Frank Kassler
Jas
Ed Teufel
Shoals
Notica
Aiven Ezra Mattingly
Charies
Daviess
Heffernan & Mattinky
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