Hidden Gold on the Isaac Watson Ranch Near Alto
A Walla Walla paper reports rumored hidden treasure at Isaac Watson’s Alto, Washington ranch. Neighbor E F Barker says Isadie Watson dug up a canful of $20 gold, then returned to the barn. the can was never found and a larger search is expected. Watson, long a successful farmer with little banked cash, died last June. he left no known relatives, but has local kin from the Hamilton and Foncannon families.
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Isaac Watson
Alto
Columbia County
E. F. Barker
Isadie Watson
Watson
Key Barker
Ranger
Pate Watson
Hamilton
Foncannon
Art Exhibit Raises Funds and School Wins Bright Display
The high school collected 58.30 from a Friday Saturday art exhibit buying 26 pictures for display, with the prize going to room 6. The eighth grade candy sale earned 6.00 and a church entertainment is set for Feb 18 to benefit the piano fund.
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Washington
Delaware
Christ
Galahad
Homer
John Alden
Priscilla
Terre Haute
Wiley High School
Kansas, I.jr
Kansas
Dolores Brown
Ellis Thompson
John A Hughes Nominated for County Treasurer
The Plaindealer announces John A Hughes as a candidate for county treasurer subject to the Republican county convention decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hughes
Local Officials Elected for Indiana County Committees
Har desty J H Stephenson and J E Russell named to county roles in Warren and Vermillion counties with R C C organization in Indiana. Chair J H Stephenson leads the committee as listed.
In Memory of Sue Harris Nolan
In memory of sister Sue Harris Nolan who died January 2 1908. Wabash camp No 1517 Royal Neighbors of America extends sympathy to the daughter and family. Camp charter to be draped in mourning for thirty days and copies to minutes and papers and family. Committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Harris) Nolan
America
Sunday Services at Presbyterian Church Topic Christie Citizenship
Public invited to worship with sermons on Christie Citizenship. Morning message titled America Idealism, Lessons from the life of our martyred dead. Evening sermon on The Sty less Flag. Services led by Rev. C. E. Fowler, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jessons
C. E. Fowler
Union Church Services Begin February 24 in Clinton
Arrangements by local churches for union services in Clinton. Meetings start Monday evening February 24 at the Presbyterian church with further announcements to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Presbyterian Church
Vermillion County Republican Convention Delegates 1908
Vermillion county Republicans will meet February 19 1908 at 1 pm in most townships to choose delegates and alternates for the Congressional Convention to be held February 26 1902 in Brazil Indiana Clinton township uses a February 19 primary at Clinton City City Hall from 2 to 6 pm Clinton 5 delegates Helt Dana Newport Cayuga Perrysville each 1 delegate Also to select the same number for the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis April 1 2 1908 J E Russell Chairman Chas Hosford Secretary
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Brazil
Indiana
Vermillion County
Clinton Township
Clinton City
Indianapolis
Clinton Township Republican Primary Set in Vermillion County
The Republican voters of Clinton Township Vermillion County Indiana will meet in a primary convention on Saturday March 7 1908 from 1 p m to 6 p m to nominate candidates for township trustee township assessor and township advisory board. Precincts 1 2 3 4 3 6 and 7 vote at City Hall Clintona Indiana while other precincts vote at their regular places Polls open at 1 p m and may close at 5 p m if no vote for 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
Vermillion County
Ind
Clintona
Joan O. Wriast
H. B. Pike
Wedding Bells at Presbyterian Manse
Thursday evening at the Presbyterian manse the marriage joined Mr. Joseph Samuels of Frankfort Indiana and Miss Susie Jones of Clinton. Rev. C E Fowler presided. The couple will reside in Frankfort with best wishes from friends on their new life ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Samuels
Frankfort
Ind
Susie Jones
Clinton
C. E. Fowler
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Alto, Wash
Walla Walla
Supt. Coleman
Ilinois
Supt
Pratt
Supt. Brooks
Paris
Junction City
Arkansas
Alma Mooney
Ethel Devine
Ester Morey
Frank Bence
Sterling Remedy CO
W. M. Allen
Attica
Fiann
Rebecca Bullington
Mabe
Union Church Services
Selma
Harian & Higgins
Helt Township
Dana
Vermillion Township
Newport
Eugene Township
Cayuga
Highland Township
Perrysville
J. E. Russell
Chas. Hosford
Cinnaan Township
Walker’s Drug Store
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