Marriage Dispute and Promises Case Dominate Local News
Obituary notices mourn Hugh Rogers proprietor of Rogers factory owner of large land holdings in the county dies at 82 after heart disease. Funeral Tuesday at Wheaton Street home with family and church ties noted. Also covered: Miss Valdas Sims awarded 3,000 damages against Willis Overton for breach of promise to marry, with prior seduction and bastardy charges resolved. Marriage performed at minister’s home with no attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdas Sims
Willis
Overton
Leroy Sargent
Christiaan
Walnut
East Third Streets
Stiss Sims
Miss Sims
John A. Sims
Eaglesville
James. Overton
Out
West Fork River Falls After Flood Crest Passes
The crest of the flood in the West Fork of White River is believed passed. River levels began dropping Sunday night and receded by morning with water about a foot below the March overflow level. Traffic on the state highway west of Washington remains blocked but expected to reopen tomorrow. A separate note includes civil case numbers and a literary line from Samuel Woodworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Trafic
Washington
Mvn
Still Fighting At Bandits' Rendezvous
May 21 reports from fhanhal state the American Chamber of Commerce asks Secretary ghee to dispatch troops to the scene where Chinese warlords hold three American hostages. Diplomats consider a new note to the Chinese government as fighting worsens risking hostage safety. Chinese authorities oppose yielding while aiming to address the attack with Pekin authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pokin
American Chamber of Commerce
Fhanhal
Ghee
Ort
Rahgom
Caih Pekin China Way
Leonard Range Co Stove Demonstration Planned at City Offices
All day Tuesday at the Washington Water Light Power Co offices there will be a stove demonstration by the Leonard Range Co. showing the new stocabiet cabinet and a full line of their products. Attendees can learn about the factory, ask questions, and see why the company believes its cabinet meets growing home space needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Range
Washington Water, Light & Power Co
Leonard Bango Co
Othe Toonani Kangage
Demendration Co
Soster
Curzon May Be Lloyd's Successor to Premiership
London May 21 Marquis Curzon the foreign secretary since 1919 is seen as possible successor to the premiership after Bonar Law resigned last night. Rumors say Lord Curzon would form a ministry but divisions within the conservative ranks threaten unity. Lloyd George faces questions about aligning with the Conservatives, while Derby and other leaders debate who should lead in the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis
Slale
Bonar Law
Curzun
Lord Derby
Seputsis
House of Lords
Stupey Traldvetn
Derby
Ialfour
Linn
Jt Brank
Lloyi George
Lloyd George
Daily Chronicle
Lloyd: George
Fingers Lost In Saw Mill Accident At Reeve Township
William E. Edwards former assessor of Reeve township lost three fingers and a thumb on his right hand in a saw mill accident near Grimnanschool in Reeve township Saturday when his hand became entangled in a saw. Amputation was necessary. He was taken to Linganle for revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Edwards
Reeve Township
Grimnan Sehool
Saurday
Waihand
Linganle
Fenrion
Cent. Boost in Pay for Baltimore & Ohio Shops
More than 1,200 motive power department employees at Baltimore and Ohio shops receive a three cent per hour wage increase effective May 16. The raise covers boilermakers machinists sheet metal workers blacksmiths temp workers and apprentices among others. The wage deal, the first since a shopmen strike, awaits overtime terms for roundhouse workers and seven day jobs. Workers have 30 days to approve or reject via their representatives. A federation meeting to finalize the plan is set for June in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motive Power Department
Baltimore & Onle
Cheishop Federation
Charles Fullerton
Baltimore& Ohio Machinists
Labor Temple
Fullerton
Washington
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Wedk
Round House
System Federation
Cincinnati
Hert
M. Jew
Frector-All for Sen Nelson Seat in Minnesota Race
In St Paul on May 21 Republicans clash as special election looms for the Nelson seat. Gov Preus faces Wither struggle while Harding's favor spurs opposition. Anderson wins the bids to rebel and announces candidacy. Judge Mallon resigns as Supreme Court justice to enter the race. Shaw also enters the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Repub- Mann
Nelson
Preus
T Hat
Harding
Anderson
Mallon
Supreme Court
Shaw
Van Buren Votes For Improved Roads
Van Buren township voters approved construction of five miles of first ever paved roads. In a road election held Saturday, road one passed 62 to 14, road two 56 to 20, road three 56 to 20, and road four 47 to 17. County commissioners may order sale of the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Township
Praver Roads
Dmeession
Sheriff Shot by Auto Bandits at Rochester
Rochester Indiana May 21 sheriff Kirchendorfer was reportedly fatally shot by automobile bandits as he attempted to arrest them during a coupe theft. A posse of Rochester citizens pursued the outlaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Kirchendorfer
Hog Prices Hit New Low Levels Across U S Markets
Chicago May 21 hog prices touch new lows for 1923 as heavy receipts push values down across the country. Prices in Chicago range from 1 to 1. Lower than last week, brokers report demand soft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicazo
Juigkurs
Uiesagte
Mother’s suicide shocks Indianapolis family
Roxa Howell a 19 year old mother killed herself by poison late Monday in Indianapolis. Her children Patrick 8 and Ruby 2 witnessed no direct cause given. Neighbors and relatives recall a nervous condition and a marriage about four years ago. Howell’s husband Homer Howell reported as an ex-employee at Ring & Co. in Indianapolis and the couple had lived in Dubois and Daviesa counties before moving to the city. A passerby helped after the event and the woman died five minutes after hospital arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Patrick Howell
Homer Hlowell
Peat St. Patrick
Ruby Mowell
Roxa Howell
Dru
Howell
Daviesa County
Arcing Street
Jlawell
Ring & Cos Plint
Poultry Exhibit Draws Large Crowd at City Show
More than 700 people toured the poultry exhibits and attended lectures at City Hall. Purdue University official L. L. Jones said the interest surpassed other venues with the same program. Egg show had 48 entries with prizes awarded to multiple exhibitors across classes including Trymouth Huck, Rhodes, Langshabg, Orpington, and Leghorn, with sweepstakes in brown and white egg classes won by Mrs. Cora Osmon and John Ritter Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domox
L. L. Jones
Purdue University
Aban
Trymouth
Huck
Chas C. Alkiman
Austin Waggoner
Austin Waggoder
Bieter
E. Osmon
Walters
Langshabg
H. H
Orpington
Cora ‘Osmon
Wim
Chapman
John Ritter
James H. Flicks
Cora D. Osman
Bray
Charles Aikman
John Ritter Jr
Leeds May Sue James A Stillman In Divorce Action
Florence Leeds ages as the other woman in the Stillman divorce saga contemplates legal action to secure support for her child Jay after claims that James A Stillman cut the allowance and withheld provisions. Leeds says she shielded the banker during the trial but now faces loss of his support and seeks a court remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florence Leeds
Stillman
Jay
Moe
United Press
Lodis
Stillman Vow
Hfe
Ion
Shea
Anpeelt
Prosecution On Sugar Ring Seeks Indictments
The article discusses federal plans to indict alleged sugar profiteers and conspirators as part of a broader effort to curb price manipulation of essential foodstuffs. It notes the administration’s intent to seek new laws if existing statutes fail and mentions President Harding urging action in a Supreme Court context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Rauk Tin
Congress
Constittuti Vatican Congress
Old Hawkins Home Destroyed by Fire Near Oak Grove
Fire destroyed the old Gharner Hawkins residence two short distances north of Oak Grove Cemetery on Sunday noon. Rican Burris and family perished in the blaze as a defective flare is believed to have caused the fire. The two story house with about nine rooms burned, threatening a nearby barn and outbuildings storing some 3,500 bushels of corn. Fire Chief Gates organized efforts to save the remaining structures using chemicals as flames spread, with several pieces of furniture and household goods lost in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gharner Hawkins
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rican Burris
Hovac del
Albiran
Gates
Day resigns from Claims Commission in Washington
Washington May 21 William R Day resigned as umpire of the American Claims Commission created to settle claims against Germany President Harding accepted the resignation Day who had left the Supreme Court to join the commission said the vast workload called for a younger more vigorous man He handed his resignation to the President in person
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William R. Day
Germany
Harding
Day
United States Supreme Court
Unpire
Commission
Volunteer Stock Sale Promises Jobs for Washington
A list of solicitors and volunteers outlines a stock subscription drive to raise funds for Leona Stove Works in Washington. The campaign aims to hire skilled workers and boost the city, with Tuesday in-person calls and Wednesday papers announcing success or failure to secure required stock. Names such as Rolla Gines, Nath Beitman, Louis Foy, Fred McGuire, and many others are listed as captains and solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Pa
Leona Stove
Rolla Gines
Willis Hoddinott
Nath Beitman
W. L. Evans
Wm. Quilliams
Charles Kidwell
Ed Hunt
Sinford Palmer
Ed Xeller
John F. Folliday
Ralph Hastings
Ed Pershing
Charles Rhodes
Henry Vollmer
Betty
Ben Allen
A EL Biugshouser
Herman Wellinger
BE. M. Whitehead
Hugh de Cox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hugh Ois
Hugh Roger
Rogers’ Brojjm
Washington Band
Umea
Helen Berry
East
Sir Leis
Martha Mills
Hugh Rogers
Bet- Mont County
Otic
Lydia Ai Hyatt
Elidran
Wilen Heres
East St. Louis
Rogers
Ansells
Waslington
Ko Mig
Indust
Dus Iit
Ayeries
Walnut Street
Tifsi _S
Valda Sims
Willis Overton
West Fork
Alain
Simus Cael Notes
Mution L. Shepard
Claude Hennett
James Billings
Samuel Woodworth
Curzon Miay
LAN
King
Williams. Edwards
Frector
Sen
Minnvaota Republic
Benator
van Buren
Berks
Daviess County
LEEDS
James A. Stillman
OLD Hawkins
Biremp
Enis
Claims Commission
Joh Requ
Rey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!