District convention names chairman at Vincennes gathering
A lively district convention met in Vincennes on Tuesday afternoon to nominate a district chairman. J G Allen of Washington chaired. Will Hayes of Sudlivag received nomination without opposition. Resolutions backed Taft and Beveridge. Dr Thorace Lewis of Vincennes University endorsed for state superintendent. Delegates praised the meeting as vigorous and forward looking.
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Daviess County
J. G. Allen
Washington
Will Hayes
Sudlivag
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Ninmel Withou
Ide
Return After Ten Years
Ten years pass since George Cuhoighsatay left home after a period of absence. He returned to his father’s town in Pennsylvania after teaching abroad. He traveled through the Southwest state and was seen in Sunbrane Place near the epicenter of a recent earthquake. He did not write to relatives during the decade, leading them to believe he might be dead. Cunninghamt, twenty eight, is a twin broker who left home two years ago and has not been heard from since.
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Caunninghamt
Sues Church Officials for Damages in High Profile Case
A plaintiff sues church officials in a district court alleging damages and criminality tied to church actions. The filing references the official board of the Furst Christus church and notes disputes over property and conduct at Parque Ch. and Pig Chibe. The document outlines legal claims, potential hearings, and involved parties including Davidson and Whites.
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Parque
Key Bava
Sebel
Young Chicken Thieves Charged After Rural Assault
Local report details two or three men accused of stealing chickens from laborers near Washington. They allegedly chased birds along fields, striking some with stones. One bird was knocked senseless and revived with water, then kept for their own use.
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Washington
Smallpox Strikes South Washington Prompt Action
Health officials report smallpox in South Washington with two cases in the Joseph Abe family. Authorities close schools as villagers face widespread exposure and officials vow a tough battle to contain the disease. Superintendent Burris and Trustee Keith lead the response.
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South Washinton
Goa
Thurstey
Joseph Abe
Churchman Sells Store to Bloomfield Buyer
James Churchman a former Clon businessman who ran a furniture and hardware store at Jasonsvill has sold his stock to Bloomfield merchant B Oichueughlin. The transfer follows years of local trade and signals a turnover in the town’s retail landscape.
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B . Oichueughlin
Bloomfield
Statistics In The Clerk's Office In Daviess County
Report from clerk William A. Wodbace shows counts for marriages divorces naturalizations and criminal cases in Daviess County. It lists 242 divorces 40 new naturalizations 7 criminal filings 563 felony convictions and various punishments including prison reformatories and fines. Also notes Poultry Yards winner John B. Stotts and awards from the Davis County Poultry Show with results and a mailed list available on request.
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Stute
Indiana
Runaway Run Injures Cecil Martin and Miss May Sterling
Cecil Martin and Miss May Sterling were injured in a runaway on Moonagee Street near the Christian church after a buggy harness broke. Martin suffered a head gash but remained conscious. Sterling escaped with facial scrapes.
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May Sterling
van Buren Township
UU. B
Moonagee Street
January repruary term opens with juries named
The repruary term of the Daviess court convenes Monday with forty nine indicted cases and sixty eight civil matters on the docket. The petit jury list includes James G. Stupp, Washington. Reeve. Krnne Pores, Washington. Garanman. Burris. Spaulding. Bacon. Veale. Kelso. Joehabitzpatrick. Pranklin. McWilliams. Wine. and others.
Two-Legged Pig Draws Attention In Homer
Otwell Star reports A. M. Hodge of Homer owns a four month old two legged pig that walks on two legs with balance and can root as it moves about the yard drawing local curiosity and interest.
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A.M. Hodge
Homer
Otwell Star
Nugent Wins Chairmanship Unopposed in County Rally
Thomas Nugent was unanimously chosen Republican county chairman with J G Allen as only opposing name not presented. Delegates to the county convention on March 15 and the Washington convention on March 30 were set, with about 405 delegates expected. The report lists precinct committees for Daviess and surrounding townships with named members across twelve townships.
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J. G. Allen
Nugent
T. G. Allen
Mr. Allen
Washington
Toman Joins State Normal as History Instructor
Prof. A. W. Toman of Clay City schools accepts a summer post as assistant history instructor at State Normal. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Toman of the area.
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A. W. Toman
Clay City Schools
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Man
Body Found In Cornfield Near Lin ton
The dead man identified as 27 year old Charles Barker was found in a cornfield four miles south of Lin ton. Arch Hawkins first identified him then Barker's father near Newberry confirmed. Barker had been missing three weeks and rats had nested in his pockets and nibbled his face. Authorities believe he froze to death.
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Ton
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Arch Hawkins
Barker
Newberry
Arm Injured At Work In Milling Plant
Harve Lane of Qdon Milling Company was injured early yesterday when his arm was caught in a belt and shaft. He was thrown onto the concrete floor and suffered severe bruising with torn skin. Doctors ruled out a broken arm after examination.
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Harve Lane
Qdon Milling Company
Fifty Acre Farm for Sale West of Odon at Eighty Five Dollars
For sale 50 acre farm with fine improvements located three quarters of a mile west of Odon on rock road. Asking eighty five dollars per acre for quick sale. Write Jamies P. Cole SMarlow Okla R F D No 2.
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Rock Road
Smarlow
Okla
Former Citizen of Daviess County Deac Word
A 75 year old former Daviess County resident known as Deac Word has died after a long illness. He was an uncle of Frank Boardman of this area and lived in the county several years ago. The obit notes his service and ties to local citizens.
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May
Olece
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Frank Boardman
Mir
Thieves rob Pesfond store in Einora. cash and goods stolen
Thieves broke into J. F. Danner & Son, Pesfond store, Einora, Wednesday night. They took 25 dollars in cash cigars and jewelry totaling about 50 dollars. Bloodhounds followed the trail to the depot but could not locate the culprits. officers suspect the robbers left on a train.
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J. F. Danner & Son
Thelves
Petition to Dredge Prairie Creek
A petition circulates for dredging Prairie Creek and the upper end of Smothers Creek awaits county commissioners action. The paper filing date has not been set.
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Prairie Creek
Smothers Creek
Land Transfer Between Cinoera and Oton Described
A land transfer describes property crossing from Cinoera to Oton with stated benefits and boundaries. The brief notes a mid point and parcel lines, indicating ownership change and resulting rights.
Resolutions on the Death of Elizabeth Cooper
Resolutions express the lodge’s sorrow at the death of Elizabeth Cooper who departed this life January 26 1910. They note she was a valued member a Christian lady a loving wife and mother and pledge to print copies in the local paper and send one to the bereaved husband.
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Elizabeth Cooper
Hfe
Child Buried Near Town After Illness
Two month old child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Winklelock, who live north of town, was buried at Pleasant Hill on Friday following illness.
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Thomas Winklelock
Town
Pleasant Hill
Catterson Elected Chairman by Martin County Republicans
Addison Catterson of Shoals County was elected chairman by the Republicans of Martin County on Monday afternoon in a local party meeting.
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Republicans
Martin County
Addison Catterson
Shoals County
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