Meredith case arguments heard in court
A special session of Daviess circuit court opened this morning as judges hear a demurrer in the Meredith estate case. Mattingly and Myers seeks to include six groups of cousins as heirs, from second to sixth degrees, and a large group of attorneys attended the proceedings while the session continued at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess Circuit ‘Court
Meredith Ad Tate
Meredith
Mattingly & Myers
Per Cons A& Heirs
Consa
Robert Botting
Adelia Blackburn
Wm. C. Myers
Fra Baker
Robert Bradford
Walter
Aring
Sessicen
Public Defender Named in Death Case Involving Hughes and Egan
Police allege Frank J Egan the public defender and his former client Verne Doran conspired in the murder of Jessie Scott Hughes. The report states an automobile strike was staged as a hit and run to hide her death in the garage and on a nearby street. Egan is named beneficiary of Hughes life policies and her principal heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fender Frank J. Egan
Verne ‘Doran
Jessie Scott
Hughes
Egan
Odon Resident Mary Smiley Dies After Lingering Illness
Mary Elizabeth Smiley a longtime Odon resident died Sunday at 7 15 AM after weeks of illness She was born June 21 1850 in Odon daughter of D J and Catherine Woody Smith widow of John Smiley She is survived by son Ed Smiley of St Louis and two stepsons Frank Garten of Seattle and Adrian Berry of Bicknell Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 AM at Odon Christian Church with burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery
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Mary Elizabeth Smiley
Odop
Smiley
John Smiley
Odon
Legion
D. J
Catherine Woody Smith
Mr. Smiley
Fulllie
Garten
Seattle
Ainlee Berry
Bicknell
Roy Quilliam
Oeton
Odon Christian Church
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Death Claim of Jacob C. Swift in Local Hospital
Jacob C. Swift died in a local hospital after septicemia followed a minor operation. Born July 11, 1867 in Aurork Indiana, he was a son of John C. and Mary Day Swift. He worked as a cartman for 38 years and belonged to Royal Arcanum Red Men and B. & O. Veterans. He married Cora Greenwood in 1896. Mary Swift survived with the widow and sisters Lynn Isteln. Funeral arrangements pass to Rev J Edw ite. The death followed symptoms from a poison and the operation on the 30th with septicemia diagnosed last Saturday.
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Swift
Aurork
Ind
John C
Mary (Day) Swift
Honeymeyer Dru
Royal Arcanum
Red Men
Cora Greenwood
Mary Swift
J. Edwite
Lynn
Isteln
Swift Ae
Auberry Sentenced for Harned Home Robbery
Ed Auberry was sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to robbing the Harned home on the south side. He was arraigned before Judge Hastings and admitted guilt. Auberry, married with seven children, was linked to the Miley Store theft via Roy Spaulding. Harley Summers remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auberry
Harned
Michigan City
Ed Rankin
M. S. Hastings
Robery
F. M. Harned
Roy Spaulding
Miley Storé
Harley Summers
St Simon Alumni Association Banquet Held At Gymnasium
The annual banquet of the St Simon Alumni Association will take place Tuesday evening at St Simon gymnasium with service at 6 30. Miss Honora leads the program as president and invites association members and St Simon high school seniors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Simon Alumni Association
St.Simon Gymnasium
Miss Honora
St. Simon High School
Youth Drowns in Wabash River at Sullivan Indiana
Ralph Loris Paris, 15, of Sullivan was drowned while bathing in the Wabash River near a deep hole. The incident occurred in Sullivan County on June 6 as he stepped into the hazardous water.
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Wabash
Sullivan
Ind
Ralph Loris
Paris
Fil
Wabash River
Park crowd and sunburns mark a busy carefree day
Our notes describe cherries ripening for pies and birds feasting. A crowd gathered at the local park last week with hundreds attending events. Several youths declined swimming while many played golf. A group of lawyers assembled at the courthouse amid the Meredith estate dispute.
Auto Crash Injures Three Near Vincennes
Three people were injured in a Sunday night crash on Road 50 about five miles east of Vincennes near Fritchton. Injured were Shirling Siseon 22 with a head cut Treesé Wheatley 17 with a facial cut and M A Wheatley 28 driver bruised. The second car reportedly carried Kenneth Parsons of Montgomery Otto Harris of Loogootee. Wheatley said he signaled a left turn and the following car struck his vehicle causing it to overturn.
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Vincennes
Fritchton
Shirling Siseon
Treesé Wheatley
A. Wheatley
Keneth Parsons
Montgomery
Otto Harris
Loogootee
Wheatley
Vincenes
Board reviews county assessments for spring equalization
The board met in session with 40 days of work ahead to review all assessments carried by county auditors and deputies. They will consider ages of assessments and the persons affected while deciding on adjustments and equalization for the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Review
County of Auditor
Trenther
Michael Lundergan
Milton H. Wilson
County praised for tree planting efforts in Daviess
A local report praises Daviess County for extensive tree planting efforts. Officials note a high number of trees planted, boosting green cover and community resilience. Trees are seen as a key environmental improvement for the region.
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Daviess
Montgomery Fire Dept Presents The Man Whose Neck Is Unbreakable
The Montgomery fire department stages a five act drama operetta titled The Man Whose Neck Is Unbreakable at Wheatland School gym Saturday night. Proceeds go to benefit the track, with a promise of strong amateur talent and a top local performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery ‘Fire
Wheatland — School
Saeturé
Kiwanis Club Outing Opens At Shakamak Park
Shakamak State Park Indiana hosts opening of a training camp for 70 Kiwanis clubs with 300 4 H leaders expected. Dr Z M Smith state vocational education director presides. Luther Feegar Richmond Palladium editor and Indiana Kiwanis district governor speaks. Purdue University extension event runs through Friday with Purdue’s T R Johnston on News writing and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther M. Feegar
Richmond Palladium
Indiana Kiwanis District
Dr. Smith
T. R. Johnston
Purdue
Gang slaying ends search for killer
Chicago on June 6 reported the end of a manhunt for Karl McDowell 41 who had accidentally killed Dorothy Evelyn Renshaw of Sioux City Iowa in a beer flat on March 25 Kansas City Kan police and Chicago police after fingerprint descriptions led to McDowell being shot and killed there by detective Chief William Shoemaker McDowell was identified by the broadcast as a person sought in connection with Miss Renshaw s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Karl McDowell
Dorothy Evelyn Renshaw
Sioux City
Kansas City
Kan
William Shoemaker
McDowell
M li
Renshaw
Sam Schofield to Move Tailor Shop
Sam Schofield, local tailor, has completed plans to relocate his shop to a room on the second floor of the Bellman building at Third and Main Streets. The move will be conducted on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Schofield
Bellman
Third Main Streets
Mrs Robert Nellis Visit Noted From Richmond
Mrs Robert Nellis and her daughter Deloris Jean of Richmond Indiana are here visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nellis
Deloris Jean
Richmond, Ind
Poison pen pastor held on blackmail charge in Sullivan
The Rev. Jacob H. Cruser of Sullivan is held on a $500 bond to appear in Qeease circuit court for a blackmail case. A letter signed Red Dragon warned Orval Alkire to stay away from Margaret at Bicknell and referenced the Lindbergh case. Letters mailed May 12 19 and 21 at Lyons cited personal threats. Margaret testified Cruser admitted writing all letters. Mrs Cruser said he was at home during alleged calls.
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Jacob H. Cruser
Sullivan
Qeease
Orval Alkire
Lyons
Red Dragon
Alkire
Margaret
Bicknell
County Commissioners Meet to Review Claims and Jail Repairs
The County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at the courthouse to consider claims and other business over a two day period. No contracts were awarded at this meeting as major items were deferred for later discussion. The agenda included inspecting recent jail repairs and courthouse redecorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Commissioners
Court House
Pomeienioners
Glezen Woman Hospitalized for Medical Treatment
Mrs. Lottie Culbertson of Glezen was admitted to the local hospital today for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Culbertson
Glezen
Delegation to Labor Meeting Pledges Washington Support
A Washington delegation traveled to Princeton to attend the Labor Day association reorganization meeting. George H. Krempp and Alf Wallace urged Washington as the host, with officers re-elected to run this year’s celebration and committees to be named. Votes will decide the hosting city, with about 20 Washington delegates among supporters from Princeton and nearby towns.
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Day Association
Samana
Washington
Washington and
Daviess
Princeton
George H. Krempp
Alf Wallace
Association
Eastside Park
Opkland City
Boonville
Chevrolet Company
Death claims Albert M. Stuckey at 76 in Raglesville
Albert M. Stuckey, 76, a retired farmer living in Raglesville, died Saturday night at 6 34 after a long illness attributed to anemia. Born September 22, 1855 in Ripley County, he spent most of his life in Daviess County and married Charlotte Triedlood in 1878. Ten children were born, seven survive, with a sister and several brothers noted among survivors.
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Albert M. Stuckey
Raglesville
Stuckey
Samuel
Marjorie
Ragsdele) Stuckey
Ripley County
Daviess County
Charlotte Triedlood
Ethel Osborn
Odon
Hayden Osborn
Burns City
Walter H. Stuckey
Eles
Lierd Tie
Connersville
Arpee Stuckey
Oe Branarae Lar
Stu
Las Vegas
Nev
Washington Greenhouse Plant Sale Offers Variety
An advertisement announces a sale by Washington Greenhouses featuring 50 percent off several plant varieties. The sale includes 6 plants suitable for porch boxes and a wide range of garden plants.
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Washington Greenhonges
Battle Royal Irascible for Indiana Gubernatorial Lead
In Indiana a leader struggle unfolds as factional lines harden over the upcoming primary. Senator James E Waton withdraws from active campaigning leaving Robison and Noblesville in a race with Raymond Springer and Arthur Sapp Hamtington gaining early traction. Veterans support shifts amid debates on the wets and drys plank and Paul V Nutt’s Legion backing looms. Washington reports follow on the $1 119 billion tax bill and senate adjournment hopes.
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Steveener
United Press Staff Co
Indianapolis
Indiana
James E. Wat
Watson
Wasington
Ing Hand
John Én
Noblesville
Raymond Springer
Connersville
Springer
Arthur Sapp
Hantington
Indiana American Legion
Frederick Landis
Loganspor
Coneres
Paul V. Nutt
Legion
Besches Watson
Luther Dr Per
E M . Sleeth
Om Knapp
Gut Matorié
Rotary Officers Elected Today at Washington Botany Club
Directors met at noon for a luncheon at the Meredith hotel as officers were elected. The principal feature of the session was the upcoming induction of officers on July 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Botany Club
Meredith Hotel
Ses
Dhoben
War Department allocates funds for Mississippi Wisconsin Illinois rivers
The War Department, in Washington, allotted funds on June 6 for river improvement projects. The largest item targets improvements along the Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Illinois rivers, signaling federal support for infrastructure work on major waterways.
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Washington
Mississippia
Wisconsin
Illinois
Hausner Lost Officials Say He Vanished At Sea
London reports indicate air officials across Europe fear Stanislaus Hausner was lost attempting a New York to Warsaw flight. Exhausted fuel suggests possible landing on the continent with no world contact. Beacons in Ireland France England Poland kept by airports overnight as police and guards monitor for signs.
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London
Warsaw
Stanislaus Hausner
New York-Warsaw
Atlantic
Ireland
Great Circle
St. George’s Channel
France
England
Poland
Hausner
Death claims nonagenarian Susan A. Fox in Indiana
Mrs. Susan A. Fox, 94, died at her home three miles west of Bicknell Indiana. Born August 1 1837 in Wythe County Virginia she came to Knox County as a child and lived there thereafter. She married Adam Ford in 1856 and had children Lelia Fox Idgnell Joseph Fox Braceville Emma Fox Allen Nora Fox deceased and William Fox. Surviving are six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She joined the Presbyterian church at 19. A Mr Fox died. Jesse Alberty has returned from a petnere sareton ite.
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Bicknell
Ind
Susan A. Fox
Wythe
Virginia
Knox
Adam Ford
Hem
Lelia . Fox
Idgnell
Joseph Fox
Braceville
Emma Fox Allen
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Jacob.c. Swift
ST. Simon’s Alumni Association
Meredith Estate
County
U. S. Naval Academy
Baltimore
Richard Mendiekorn
MONTGOMERY FIRE _ DEPT
Kiwanis Club
Dorian County
Tailor Shop
Commissioners Meeting
Woman Hospital
White House
Washington, D. C
Senate
Howell
Nebraska
Toe
Reader Watson
Fess
Ohio
Rotary
WAR Department
United States
Jesse Alberty
I Petnere Sareton Ite
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