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Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1920

Page

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Women Included on Warren County Petit Jury in Watkins Case

A Warren County session marked by a historic jury milestone as five women were retained for the State of Indiana v Harry Watkins grand larceny trial after Special Judge Benj F Carr ordered equal gender participation. Bertha Winger Ida Davis Eva Moore Pearl Dennis Emily Boyd served among the jurors with six men also on the panel. Other cases disposed include divorces, debt judgments, and assignments. new dockets note Indiana v Nancy Hurley over alleged butter theft and Indiana v Chester Sisson over a Ford car theft. The Gable will case is set to begin Monday and may span multiple days.

Warren County State of Indiana Harry Watkins EE. McCabe Benj. F. Carr Monticello Bertha Winger Ida Davis Eva Moore Pearl Dennis Emily Boyd Winger Frank Benson Ben Blind A. L. Oliver William Pripble Samuel Lewis Grant Buck Cleo Rhode Watkins L. McKinnis Bert Yeager State Reformatory Ella Finch Norton G. Finch George Finch Roy Glenn McKinzie Frank S. Davis Et al Walter Noblett Alma Lyons Gra FE Dora Forrest Admx Lester Cork Lucy Silver Joseph R. Albright John F. Judy Felin DeBord Morman Mfg. Co Benoit Bertrand State of Indiana Nancy Hurley Charles Kigei Marshall Ill Clarks County Sisson Stewart Gdle

Judyville Postmaster Head Dies Suddenly

Judyville postmaster and general store operator William Head died suddenly at his home on Wednesday. He would have turned 11 this December. Survived by wife and children Florence Alonzo Lorene Richard Robert and foster daughter Irene Head. Also survived by brother Frank Head Lebanon and half-brother Ferman Head Hendricks County. Son of William Thomas and Lahala Head pioneer Warren County residents. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

William Head Judyville Florence Alonzo Lorene Richard Robert Irene Head Frank Head Lebanon Firman Head Hendricks County William Thomas Lahala Head Warren County

Mrs Elizabeth Francis Dies at 74 in Prairie Township

Mrs Elizabeth Francis died Tuesday morning at the home of her son Charles Francis in Prairie township. She was 74, survived by three sons Charles Edward and George Francis who live near Ambia. One brother James Wallace of Shawnee Fountain county also survives. Funeral services were held at Locust Grove church at 9:00 yesterday by Rev Fruits of the Pence M E church with burial in Wheeler cemetery in Shawnee township.

Elizabeth Francis Charles Francis Prairie Township Charles Edward George Francis Ambia James Wallace Shawnee Fountain County Locust Grove Fruits M. E Pence Wheeler Shawnee Township

Louise Biggs and Lloyd Crane Wed in Attica Ceremony

Louise Biggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Augustus Biggs of near West Lebanon and Lloyd Crane son of Mr and Mrs Herb Crane of Pine Village were married in Attica Wednesday by Rev A W Jackman.

Louise Biggs Augustus Biggs Near West Lebanon Lloyd Crane Herb Crane Pine Village Attica A. W. Jackman

Purdue Notice Reminds Alumni and Families of Sept 24 Event

A Purdue public notice calls all graduates workers and relatives to remember 10 A.M. on September 24 for a campus event. It lists alumni and students connected to Purdue and invites attendance or awareness of the occasion.

Purdue

Warren County Livestock Show and Picnic Announcement

The Warren County Farmers' Association and the Warren County Livestock Breeders' Association announce a county livestock show to display Boys' and Girls' Club Work stock. A farmers' picnic will accompany the event on Friday September 24 with music, amusements, and lunch service by local aid societies.

Warren County Farmers’ Association Warren County Livestock Breeders’ Association Warren County Breeders’ Association Farmers’ Association Farmers Organization Lee Butler Hickman Heights Ladies’ Aid Carbondale Ladies’ Aid

Store Adds New Department For Ladies Coats

Ed Held plans a new department at his store featuring a complete line of the season’s popular ladies coats and wraps. After high prices delayed the jump, the opening is set to boost business and serving Williamsport’s surrounding region. Watch this paper for further announcements.

Ed Held Mr. Held Held Williamsport

Black and Old Gold Reminder for 10 A.M. Sept 24

A brief notice recalls the event titled Black and Old Gold set for 10 A.M. on September 24. The reminder mentions the time and date without additional details about location or program.

Birthday dinner honors Mays Hickman twin brother John

Mrs. J R Hickman hosted a dinner Monday for relatives and friends including Farmer and Kerr families to celebrate Mays Hickman’s birthday. Seventy two guests attended the surprise gathering at the Hickman home with sandwiches pickles and coffee served.

J. R. Hickman Mnoch Farmer Robert Farmer Pine Villazse John Farmer Chatterton Mays Hickman Jas. Bell Henry Alen Anna John Lippold Percy Jones Cecil Brown Clarence Brown Iohn Allen Cecil Millgan Charles Baker Harry MelKinzie Nein Emmons G. &. Hickman Charles Rozell Jane V. Kerr Nellie i Kerr Lowell Dale Kerr Janis William Farmer Mercur Kitenour Mildred Wade Perigo Chester Rozell Chyr Elizabeth Sayers Kenneth Irfode Angarl Parton

Milligan Smalley Hickman Reunion At Ravine Park

The annual Milli gan Smalley Hickman families reunion was held in Ravine Park Attica on Sunday with about 85 attendees. A noon dinner and social time followed, listing numerous participants and families from Sheldon NL Fair Oaks Fowler Pine Village Lafayette Warren county and more. Next year the reunion will be in Ravine Park on the second Sunday in September.

Milligan-Smalley Hickman Milligan-Smalley-Hickman Ravine Park Attica David Smalley Sheldon, NL Ed Smalley Fair Oaks Jennie Atkinson Fowler Alfred Milligan Sanford Milligan Pine Village C. W. Hickman Lafayette Robert Milligan Moe Hirsch Will Calvert J. P. Isley C. B. Isley Orrie Milligan Cecil Milligan Warren County

Ernest Cox Visits Here From Monon Railroad

Ernest Cox of the Monon railroad spent from Saturday until Wednesday with his family in this city, visiting relatives and taking a short respite.

Ernest Cox Monon Railroad

Farmers form oil venture in Warren County test field

A farmer group in Warren County forms a venture to drill in a 6000 to 7000 acre field in Pike township. They finance the project with their own funds and plan three wells with one eighth of products going to the lessee, pushing oil and gas extraction without outside stock.

Warren County Pike Township Wike Frank J. Goolwine John W. Crane C. A. Davies Stanley Biggs John 5. Crane George A. Astell

Purdue Farmers' Pig ing Meeting Get Acquainted

All Purdue students ex students and families invited to attend the Get Acquainted meeting at the Farmers Pig ing in Carbondale at 10 o clock Friday September 24 1920 A Purdue faculty member will address the gathering Dinner will compensate for any fatigue Water provided by Lee V R Hanes and the committee urges boosting attendance and meeting all you can

Purdue Carbondale Lee V. R. Hanes Bryan Campeten

Wabash schedule rumor whispers of restored service

Local readers hope the Wabash Railroad will revert to the pre time card schedule praised for efficiency. The letter laments Williamsport’s current minimal Sunday eastbound service and suggests No. 5 may be replaced. Citizens urge a reliable service that truly serves the town.

The Wabash Wabash Railroad Williamsport

Attica White Spots Hand Local Team a 27 to 7 Loss

Last Sunday Williamsport hosted a game where Attica White Spots defeated the local aggregation by 27 to 7. The decisive defeat ended the contest with the visitors dominating throughout.

Williamsport Attica

Balser Balser and Marquess Tie the Knot in Attica

Mr Herbert Balser son of Wim Balser and Elizabeth Balser of Attica wed Florence Marquess of Williamsport in a Methodist parsonage ceremony last Monday September 13 officiated by Rev John E McCloud.

Balser-Marquess Herbert Balser Wim Elizabeth Balser Attica Florence Marquess Williamsport I John E. McCloud

Williamsport Schools Open Amid Construction Delays

Williamsport schools opened with enrollment yet to be determined but not expected to fall below last year. Teachers began work Monday with new portable buildings arriving and rapid erection planned. Six lower grades will meet in local church facilities while contractors complete expansion in a few weeks. The community and Parent-Teachers Association readiness support a successful term.

Williamsport Alondex Eivery Jos B. F. Bush Parent-Teachers Association

Isabell Moore Dove Dies After Lingering Illness

Isabell Moore Dove died at her niece Mrs Frank Sellers home in West Lebanon after a lingering illness. She had been treated weeks at St Elizabeth hospital Danville then stayed with her niece for a week before passing. A well known West Lebanon resident and respected Christian woman funeral services were held at 230 Tuesday afternoon with interment in West Lebanon Cemetery.

Isabell Moore Dove Frank Sellers West Lebanon Dove St. Elizabeth Hospital Danville

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