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Newspaper
Winchester Journal Herald
Location
Winchester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
6
A society wedding tale unfolds with Constance Compton and Al Babson in the spotlight. Ellen, the reporter, battles heartbreak after learning the groom is her own lover engaged to another, then discovers a lasting romance in the wedding day drama.
A lengthy ledger lists payments to officials, deputies, and suppliers including J B Mote Charles Brown Frank Orbin John Stewart John W Clevenger U G Mills and Mid West Crushed Stone Co Hoosier Auto Co Magee Hardware Citizens Heat Light & Power Co and Standard Oil Co. It records salaries for deputies clerks auditors and prize payments to the court and jail related expenses with totals and allocations for roads health and public works.
Postmaster Hinshaw promotes Treasury Savings Certificates and Postal Savings as a low cost way for workers and small savers to build thrift. Details cover ten cent openings, stamps exchanged for certificates, and tax advantages. Also included are telephony stats, a probate notice, ditch project bids, and final settlement for Clara Godwin’s estate.
A large aggressive new ant species has reached the Italian Riviera harming the flower trade. Scientists urge immediate reporting and implementation of prescribed destruction steps after the ants are believed to have been introduced from Argentina.
The Treasurer of Randolph County Indiana announces a public sale of highway improvement bonds on June 20 1922 at 10 am in Winchester. Bonds total 591 200 for two series issued under Indiana law to fund county road projects with 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Bids open to highest bidder for cash with first bonds due May 15 1922 and six month intervals thereafter until paid.
Randolph County Commissioners announce a public hearing in Nettle Creek Township Indiana to consider issuing bonds of 11300 dollars at 3 percent for road construction. Net property value 3 537 920 dollars and current debt 70 753 dollars before issue. Taxpayers may be heard and appeals may be filed within fifteen days after bonds are issued.
Randolph County Indiana officials consider issuing bonds totaling 18800 dollars for the Peter W Hutchens road. The plan specifies an interest rate, prior indebtedness, and a hearing deadline with final determination within fifteen days after the issue.
A sheriff sale is set for Sunday in July 1922 at the Randolph County Court House. The real estate described includes 1384.4 feet off the north end of lot 17 in Andrew J. Neff’s addition to Winchester. The property is charged to Eva Geesey Fogle, in a suit by Kester Pike et al. If the judgment and costs aren’t fully realized, the fee simple estate may also be exposed for sale. The sale runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no appraisal relief.
Randolph County Commissioners consider issuing bonds of 12100.08 dollars at 5 percent to fund Ora Conyers road construction in West River Township. Net proceeds estimated 4257790 dollars with preexisting indebtedness 1507310 dollars. taxpayers may be heard and appeals to state tax board allowed within fifteen days of final determination.
George H Barker et al seek drainage for a public ditch in Saratoga and Winchester Indiana. Assessments due on multiple dates through 1923 with bids invited by June 24 1922 for ditch digging tile laying and related work and for sewer pipe and connections.
An Indiana city ordinance prohibits operating for pay any automobile or hack within Winchester limits without a license from the City Clerk. Licenses vary by vehicle capacity from five to twenty-five passengers, with daily rates for short-term use. School hacks for hauling students are exempt from this section.
City ordinances of Winchester Indiana regulate automobile hacks within the corporate limits. Provisions require enclosed seating, license display on front and rear, speed limits per Indiana law, and license forfeiture for violations. Penalties include fines from 10 to 25 dollars per offense. emergency clause places the ordinance into effect upon passage. Final estate settlement notices follow.
The Robey E Gregg Oil Company and others face a public sale on June 24 1922 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Randolph County Courthouse. Real estate includes oil and gas leasehold in Section 4 Township 20 North Range 12 East with related oil equipment and one ton Acme truck. Proceeds to settle debt with Kre D. Fast suit. sale excludes appraisal relief. Macy & Goodrich represent the plaintiff.
In the Randolph Circuit Court May Term 1922 Ernest L Reece sues Hazel Gertrude Reece for divorce Complaint No 16959 Attorney Focht Hutchens files affidavit that Hazel Gertrude Reece is non resident Notice is given that she must appear and answer by July 15 1922 or the case will be heard in her absence Clerk Nathan R Chenoweth Winchester Indiana date Muay 61 1922
The executor of Emerson Addington's will announces a public sale of his real estate in Randolph County Indiana at 2 p m on Saturday July 1 1922. The property is the west half of the west half of the southeast quarter Section 25 Township 21 North Range 13 East containing 40 acres more or less. If not sold at public sale it may be offered privately at F S Caldwell’s law office in Winchester Indiana. Sale is subject to Randolph Circuit Court approval with minimum prices and terms including a three part payment plan or full cash, secured by first mortgage.
Nettle Creek Township Randolph County Indiana notifies taxpayers about a proposed bond issue of 8600.00 dollars at 5 percent interest. The township estimates property value at 2 587 920.00 and current levy at 70 758.00, with proceeds to be used for road construction.
Execution from Randolph Circuit Court clerk sets July 15 1922 public sale of 80 acres more or less at Randolph County Court House with rents and profits for up to seven years. Property owned by Forest Bookout Jessie Bookout and Alonzo Davenport in suit by Second National Bank of Richmond. Sale with no relief from valuation or appraisal laws.
Deceased's interest in described real estate in Winchester Indiana offered for sale subject to Randolph Circuit Court approval. Property begins at northeast corner of lot eight and outlines a 10 rod by 43 foot area with adjacent streets. Terms require one third cash, balance in two installments within six and twelve months, notes at six percent, mortgage security, potential private sale if not sold at first sale. sale held at Focht and Hutchens law office. Executor reserves right to reject bids.
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