Ridenour Will Suit Ends in Favor of Defendants
After a forty day contest over the late John Ridenour estate the jury found the testator sound minded and the schools of Williamsport and Prairie township to receive the bulk of a 140000 estate. The case may not be appealed though a motion for a new trial could be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ridnour
Williamsport State Bank
Warren County
Williamsport
Prairie Township
John Ridenour
Washington Township
Warren Circuit
Keister
Johnson
Ridenour
Tippecano
Tippecanoe
Attica Falls to Pine Village in rivalry clash
Attica high school lost to Pine Village 16 to 7 at the National gymnasium before 700 fans. Harrison led Attica with standout play while Crane and Bryan starred for Pine Village in a hard fought half duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Pine Village
National Gymnasium
Crane
Bryan
Harrison
Hunting accident injures Otto May at Lafayette stock yards
Otto May formerly of this place now with the Lafayette stock yards was seriously hurt last Thursday near McCoysburg when a gun Tobin had dropped discharged striking May in both legs. Forty shots were removed from one leg and several from the other. he is resting but will miss work for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto May
Lafayette
Paul Ruff
Mickey” Robin
Charles Dressler
Joseph Smith
McCoysburg
May
Tobin
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Fountain County Girl Wins Big Club Show Honors
Frances Ray a 16 year old from Mellott Fountain County won top honors at the International Live stock Exposition in Indiana with the best barrow and best calf. Her sister Clara Ray previously won the junior calf championship with the Shorthorn steer Buster. Their father Charles Ray is a Fountain County stock man and farm leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indiana
Frances Ray
Mellott
Fountain County
Clara Ray
Buster
Charles Ray
Farmer Divorce Suit Filed in Attica Circuit Court
Mrs. Lulu J. Farmer of Attica, through attorney J. E. Rodenbech, files for divorce from husband John LeRoy Farmer, a local restaurant operator, citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple reside with the defendant's father, John Farmer, in Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu J. Farmer
Attica
J. E. Rodenbech
Circuit Court
John LeRoy Farmer
John Farmer
New Firm in Town Forms Partnership in Blacksmith Trade
Harry Wagner moves his blacksmith operation from the Bieder man and Wagner shop to the Emil Nehrig shop and together they form a partnership. Both men are skilled workmen and guarantee proper execution of any entrusted work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wagner
Biederman and Wagner
Emil Nehrig
Mr. Nehrig
Warren county grand jury weighs arson and murder cases
The Warren county grand jury convened recently and adjourned with indictments considered in the Fix arson case involving Alonzo Stephen, William Fix, and Robert Graves. The Ross murder investigation continues with no indictments yet, while Ralph Ross remains silent about the Marshfield shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Grand Jury
Fix
Alonzo Stephen
William Fix
Robert Graves
Robert Fix
Ambia
Stephen
Ross
Ralph Ross
Claude
Marshfield
Ellis Ross
Marion
E. F. McCabe
Ralph
Warren County
Freshman Party Opens Williamsport School Social Season
Aileen Broadie hosted the Williamsport Freshman class and guests at her home with faculty and the school board in attendance. The event featured guessing contests, partner-name cards, two-course refreshments, and party games, ending around eleven with reflections on school spirit and community betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
A. G. Broadie
Aileen
Harry Evans
Broacdie
Adam Hartz Dies After Ill Health at Danville Hospital
Adam Hartz a retired farmer from Warren County died at Lake View hospital Danville HL at 11 15 Friday morning after a surgical operation. Born January 26 1886 in Reading Pennsylvania he moved west as a youth and settled near Judyville. He married Mary Girtin 63 years ago. she died ten years ago. Surviving are seven of eight children and several siblings. Funeral was held Sunday at the family home near Judyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Hartz
Warren County
Lake View Hospital
Danville
Mr. Hartz
Pennsylvania
Reading
Alfonso
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Wm. T. Hartz
Eva Dick
Gussie Dick
Ida Davis
Milton Hartz
Tobias Hartz
Kramer
Henry Hartz
Williamsport
Jessie Hornley
Lafayette
Mary Potts
Judyville
Rabbit Hunter Injured in Medina Township
Louis Wettschurack prominent Medina township farmer was seriously wounded Friday when a shotgun discharged while he poked at a rabbit in a brush pile. He was brought home and treated by a Pine Village physician and is in serious condition. He is married with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wettschurack
Medina Township
Pine Village
Wettschurack
Oil Well on Bean Lease Near Bowling Green Sparks Hope
The Wabash Valley Oil and Gas Company completed well No 1 on the Bean lease eight miles southwest of Bowling Green Kentucky with a strong showing. Geologists estimate 100 barrels daily and four more wells are planned on this lease before moving to a 120 acre lease nearby. Yanis Lindley is connected with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley Oil and Gas Company
Bowling Green
Attica
Warren County
Kentucky
Yanis Lindley
City Prepares More Watchmen at Monore Crossing
Following the destruction of John DeMotte's Ford at the Monroe street crossing of the Wabash railroad the city council aims to improve safety by adding a second watchman and extending hours from five in the morning to eleven at night. The crossing remains very dangerous, especially after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeMotte
Monroe Street
Farmers Annual Meeting Notices War ren Country Farmers Association
The War ren Country Farmers Association holds its annual meeting in the court room tomorrow afternoon. The director’s meeting is at 9 30 in the forenoon and the general meeting at 2 00. Officers will be elected and all members are urged to attend. Frank J. Goodwine President Oscar W. Larm Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Country Farmers’ Association
Frank J. Goodwine
Oscar W. Larm
Sec’y
Man Thought Dead Returns After 40 Years
Allie Boyer aged 52 reappeared to family and friends in Lafayette after an absence of nearly four decades. He had fled as a deserter during Navy service, lived in Canada, then surrendered at the border and completed his enlistment. A prior will left $50 for him in Fountain County bank. cousin BE. L. Erberle later confirmed his identity. Pine Village football defeated Lafayette A. A. 6 to 0 in a game praised for Village grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Boyer
Pine Village
Navy
Canada
United States
John Boyer
Boyer
Fountain County Bank
Lafayette
BE. L. Erberle
South Seventh Street
Big Four Considering Attica Rail Line Purchase
John C. Emig industrial agent for the Big Four and Mr. Woods visited Attica on an inspection trip via the C and E L. They were sent to study whether to purchase or lease the road. Emig praised the road and region and said the Big Four is well positioned to operate it. The Coal Road crosses the line at Brazil Coal Bluff Veedersburg and Swannington making a strong feeder for the Big Four system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Emig
Big Four Railroad Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Woods
Big Four
Attica
Emig
Indiana Coal Road
Brazil
Coal Bluff
Veedersburg
Swannington
Surprised Him At Wife's Birthday Party
Charley Smith pretended he knew nothing about a birthday party for his 45th via a deliberate look, while Mrs. Smith hosted a sumptuous dinner for sixteen guests followed by pleasant conversation in a cheerful afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Smith
Mrs. Smith
Wallace Lincoln Suffers Stroke at Home on West Third
Wallace Lincoln suffered a severe stroke at his home on West Third street yesterday forenoon. He was outdoors when the attack occurred. Mrs. Lincoln moved him indoors and summoned a physician. At the last report he rested very well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Lincoln
West Third Street
Ed Held's Christmas Store Ad Preview
Shopping early helps pick from a large stock and compare prices Ed Held Williamsport offers a full Christmas catalog on the last page with price tags attached. Read the ad for useful gift suggestions and to estimate your holiday cost before items are picked over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Held
Williamsport
Mrs Livingston Granted Divorce in Warren Circuit Court
Mrs. Livingston was granted a divorce from Thomas Livingston in Warren Circuit Court on Tuesday. She received custody of their four children and he must pay $10 monthly child support. The couple had remarried after an earlier divorce and reconciliation. The charge cited was failure to provide and improper relations with another woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Livingston
Warren Circuit Court
Pauline Hottenstein and Thomas McCormack Wed in Peoria
Pauline Blanche Hottenstein of this place and Thomas Hume McCormack of LaSalle Illinois were married in Peoria Illinois on April 25. The bride, a popular Williamsport High School and Indiana University graduate, will reside in Hammond with her chemist husband who works for Grasselli Chemical company in East Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Blanche Hottenstein
Thomas Hume McCormack
LaSalle
Peoria
Ill
Williamsport
Indiana University
McCormack
Grasselli Chemical Company
East Chicago
Hammond
Mellinger and Kiger Tie, Oxford Bound
Miss Bessie Kiger daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Kiger of Boswell and Francis Mellinger son of Mr and Mrs Claude Mellinger of Logansport were married at Rev A V Babbs home with a single ring ceremony. They plan to establish a home in Oxford after the 5 30 Tuesday wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Kiger
Luther Kiger
Boswell
Francis Mellinger
Claude Mellinger
Logansport
A. V. Babbs
Oxford
Dill and Morgan Tie Knot in Attica Ceremony
Miss Lena Dill and Lee Morgan were married on Saturday morning at the U B church home of Rev. Fletcher in Attica. The couple will reside in Independence where Morgan farms and Lena is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dill of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Dill
Lee Morgan
Attica
Fletcher
U. B
Charles Dill
Richmond
D. F. Morgan
Independence
Mrs. Morgan
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Bryan Herersone
Sinom Cholosf
Jones
Stuart Livengood
Clawson
Nixon
Thomas
Stuart
Kentzler
Otto
Grand Jury
Alonzo "Stephen
Farmers’ Annual Meeting
Pine Villiage
Lafayette A. A
Eli Fenters
Eli
L Lafayette
Mellinger-Kiger
Dill-Morgan
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