Washington the Father of Our Country honored in essay prize
Miss Doris Wilson won first prize in a Daughters of the American Revolution contest with an essay on Washington in the American Revolution. The piece extols Washington’s leadership in Dorchester Heights Trenton Princeton Saratoga and Yorktown, praising his courage, dignity, faith, and strategic genius while noting his faults and sacrifices for the country.
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Doris Wilson
G. M. Wilson
Daugters of
Washington
Great Britain
Lord Howe
Mr. Washington
George Washington
Aecrlaw
Dorchester Heights
Long Island
Princeton
Trenton
Boston
Howe
Arnold
Lee
Monmouth
Conway Cabal
Gates
Saratoga
Ase
Burgoyne
Yorktown
New York
Greene
Cornwallis
Washington in the American Revolution essay winner
Miss Helen Tilson writes the second prize essay praising George Washington’s leadership and character. The piece narrates his early tactics at Boston, the Delaware crossing, and Valley Forge hardships, highlighting his resolve, strategic recall, and ultimate victory that forged the United States.
Traction Line to Connersville May Shape Indiana Route
Charles L. Henry informed Liberty area residents that the Indianapolis & Cincinnati traction line directors will choose among three surveyed routes from Greensburg to Brookville, Rushville to Brookville, and via Hamilton. The 14 mile Connersville segment near Cincinnati boosts prospects, with construction not starting until next spring and a two year completion goal.
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Hamilton
KE. R. Beard
Connersville
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Greensburg
Rushville
Brookville
Harrison
Liberty Herald
Henry
Dr. Beard
Liberty
College Corner
Oxford
Potatoes Made by Late Rains Say Farmers
Farmers report that the drought was not serious after all despite discouraging reports. Recent rains revived crops and the early potato yield appears assured with corn recovering, countering earlier fears of damage from lack of rain.
Board of Review Ends Its Session in Fayette County
The Fayette county Board of Review, chaired by J. L. Kennedy and including Monroe A. Starr W. T. Murray John P. Nelson and Philip Braun, closed its session at the County Assessor’s office after more than three weeks. A full report on comparative valuations of local corporations is promised, with many firm names and figures carried forward from last year.
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Fayette
Chicago Convention Spending Soars as 200000 Visited
Chicago hotel managers estimate over 5 million dollars was spent by delegates politicians and visitors in the last ten days. About 3.5 million went for food drink and lodging while the rest covered theatres amusements and retail stores.
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Chicago
Card of Thanks for Byvett Curtis Sanders
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during the knegs and death of our little darling Byvett Curtis Sanders. Rev. 8. J. Cross offered comforting words and support.
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Phyalgians
J. Cross
Byvett Curtis Sanders
Hatchery Bass Released Into White Water River
Deputy Game Wardens Granley and Lamphere released three thousand baby bass into the White Water near the boats. Hatched ten days earlier at the Indianapolis hatchery, the fish should grow for local fishermen unless they drift over Laurel dam. A prior batch was released at the same spot last year. This morning a deputy commissioner under Jacob Sotting of Brookville released a thousand black bass into the river.
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Granley
Lamphere
Indianapolis
Laurel Dam
Jacob Sottong
Brookville
Dairy Inspection Nears in County for Milk Sources
City dairies face probable state inspection anew as concerns grow over milk purity. Past inspections improved conditions. new dairies have emerged while older ones resumed after suspensions. Other food retailers may also be examined to safeguard public health.
Death of Infant Evvert Curtis Sanders
Evvert Curtis Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sanders born January 16 1911 died June 21 1912 after a brief life filled with affection for family. The obituary compares his brief tenure on earth to a tender plant transplanted to a heavenly garden where it will grow in beauty and radiance beyond earthly reach.
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Evvert Curtis Sanders
Wilbur Sanders
Earth
Henanty
God the
Father Bus
Corn Worry Spreads as Worms Threaten Local Fields
An imperfect countywide report notes corn in several areas facing worm damage. A farmer near town reports worm activity in late day conditions, claiming increased hatch chances as temperatures rise. The danger appears to grow across fields, with locals wary of widespread infestation.
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Delaware
Sullivan
Vallagry
Helen Tilson
L. M. Tilson
America
Knox
Ticonderoga
Hudson
Jersey
Charles Lee
Fort Lee
Valley Forge
Agar
Blue Bird
King George of
England
President Henry
Charles L. Henry
Board OF Review
P. H. & F. M. Roots Co
Blower Co
Con. Furniture Co
Con. Buggy Co
Nex Buggy Co
Wheels Works
Mfg. Co
Hydro-Electric Co
Ice Co
Indiana Lamp Co
McFarlan Co
Eeeevee
Hackman-Heeb Co
First National Bank
Fayette National Bank
F. & M. Trust Co
Central State Bank
Examiner Publishing Co
Itimes-News Pub. Co
Con. Blower Co
Rex Buggy Co
Con. Wheels Works
Central Mfg. Co
McFarlan Carriage Co
Lexington Mfg. Co
Triumph Safe & Lock
Unsted Spring Works
Geo. R. Carter Co
Con. Lumber Co
Fayette Lumber Co
East Side Lumber Co
Krell Plane
McCann Milling Co
Light, Heat & Power Co
Wvayette National Bank
If, & M. Trust Co
Jcentral State Bank
Times-News Pub. Co
Baltimore
Sheridan
Winchester
Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Missouri
Clark
Wilson
Union Station
Towiday
Sobn Ag
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