Daviess County News and Local Elections Update
A rough digest of Daviess county events notes students returning to school and town elections approaching. It mentions Coren’s selection, travel plans from Taplesville to Elnora, gravel road needs, and spring road work. A Supreme Court decision and Hinshaw murder case are referenced, alongside a state law on officials meeting quarterly to audit warrants.
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Tndivna
Supreme Court Lise
Hinshaw
Pete
Wits
County commissioners face stalled sale amid railroad dispute
The Washington Advertiser reports county officials tied up over an EA sale and railroad deal. It notes expected revenue around 22,200 but a compromise reduced the amount, with further discussion about the financial impact and ongoing questions.
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Wi Eshington
Fragmentary note hints at ad rivals and a dollar dispute
A garbled fragment hints at a dispute over money involving competitors and a player or entity named Gad. The text references attempts to extract a dollar from fifty cents and mentions ads and an authority figure. Details are unclear due to missing context.
Populists Advocate Debt Clearing Plan for 1890 End
The Populists propose laws to square all debts and balance all books by December 31 1890. The aim is to start the new century free of debt taxes and other incumbents.
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Tie Bloomfich
County Superintendent Wallace Case Delayed to June Term
After a long wrangle the district court continued Wallace's case to the June term. The added charge of gabbing was included alongside existing complaints. commissioners granted time until the June session. No major action occurred Monday as lawyers conducted their preparatory work.
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Wallace
Gatbing
Fish Protection Law Prompts Local Excursion Cautions
The Journal notes readers have not learned the new fish protection law. It cites restricted methods for Indiana waters except Lake Michigan, the Ohio River, and private ponds. Violations carry fines from 5 to 2100 and bans on selling caught fish.
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Hindostan
First Creek
Indian Pond
Mest Fork
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Idisna
Lake Michtvin
Town of Tew Election Notice for May 3 1897
Notice declares an election in the town of Tew on Monday May 3 1897 for officers including one Trustee for the second ward one Clerk one Treasurer one Marshal and other posts. Town Clerk A Allen signs with official seal.
Mobile Convention Ticket Rates Announced in 1897
Agents at Mobile and Selma ticket stations will sell tickets to Morale and return in first class for a limited rate, plus three dollars, for the International Convention in Mobile and the General Secretaries Conference in Selma from April 3 to April 25, 1897. Tickets available one day before the meeting with return by May Is.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Mobile
Ala
International Conference of General
Selma
Als
Mobile & Cho R Kat
Sciioa
Ergenea
Wil
Innitel
Tai
Washington Pate Wins Proactive Law Case in Daviess Circuit
Washington Pate, a young man from Washington, was sentenced in the Daviess Circuit Court as the March term closed Saturday. The court and attorneys await the receding White River waters to pass the idle hours after sessions.
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Washinzhen Pate W Hi’p Malan
Washington
Sater
Daviess
White River
Murderers Sing Sacred Hymn Before Gallows
The Pearl Bryan murderers, awaiting execution, lifted voices in a sacred song titled Lisif Was Never Told. Amid multiple crime versions and repeated claims of innocence, their confessions are seen as a mockery of religion and a grievous insult to moral sensibilities.
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Pearl Bryan
Lisif
Taunierers
Journal Notes On Local People And Events
Subscriptions and local business notes amid town visits. Mentions Wm AU Hill Sundborn and L F Sentt Indianapolis in town on Monday. George Correll at Loogootee midweek. Fred Yeelle at Clay City. Plainville Normal attendees and Miss Corda Breden at home from Piamville. Tone Washington schools close May 20. Asa Haig mustache question and Loin Penred with relatives at Einora. Dr J Oe McCord Washington and other residents during the week.
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Wm. AU Hill
Sundborn
L F Sentt
Indianapolis
Loin Penred
Einora
J Oe McCord
Washington
Local Briefs Note Meetings and Visits Across Town
The CB Church held its regular quarterly meeting over Sunday with Presiding Elder Bredepp in attendance. Charles Miller of Barlesville was in town Tuesday visiting the Journal office. J C Barlow, receiver of the E and Ry, filed a report in the Daviess Circuit Court this week. Joseph F Zimmerman, a prosperous farmer from Bogard township, was in town Monday for business at the Journal. Miss Florence Pownall, a prominent township teacher, paid a call Monday afternoon. Baseball days are near and the town rosters take shape. The town board met Tuesday night for a weekly session and set the town election for May 3. Leaply, formerly of this town now in Portland, visited Wednesday. Two Main Street businessmen began a new venture early this week. No bones were broken in a recent incident. The E and R have been hauling period rock for some time. The keypot department of the road is prospering.
Throat Coughs Worsen If Not Treated Quickly
A reader describes persistent throat coughs that linger after colds and cause hoarseness. The note warns against neglecting throat irritation and suggests seeking relief before worsened symptoms develop.
Indiana Methodist conference to convene in Indianapolis church
The annual Indiana Methodist conference will convene this year at Robert Park's church in Indianapolis. Rev. Barley of Surlance Wyoming visits, and Dennis Bailey's brother is among townsfolk. Also notes on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and local merchants adopting free delivery systems.
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Indiana Methodist Conference
Robert Park’s Church
Indianapols
Barly
Surlance
Wyoming
Dennis Baily
R J Warren
Pleasant Brook
N. Y
WL Stoy
Royal Medicine Co
Dearborn Sts
Kidney Trouble Warning From Urine Sediment Test
Advert describes urine sediment after 24 hours as a sign of kidney disease and claims Kilmer Swamp Root cures for kidneys liver bladder and urinary issues. Promotes sample, prices fifty cents to one dollar, and mail offer from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY via the newspaper.
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Kilmer
Tryon
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Harris at home from Vanderburg County and town notes
This week D 4 Harris resides in Vanderburg County. An ad for Cash Grocery Store appears. Mabel Abraham and Bertha Bennett rode to Elnora on horseback on Wednesday. Reason Bennett bought a fine span of black carriage horses. Col Woodard proprietor of the Washington Hyatt House is dead. Governor Porter of Indiana is very ill with daily death expected.
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Mabel Abraham
Bertha Bennett
Elnora
Col. Woodard
Washington Hyatt House
Porter
Indiana
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