Bonds Filed and Local Obituaries Reported
A string of bonds with numerous trustees is listed, followed by obituaries for Mrs. Mary Wharton of Newkirk Oklahoma and Jackson Boyd Sr. of an unnamed locality. Wharton, born 1876 in Odton Indiana, died December 22 1904 after teaching in Texas and Indiana and leaving a husband and child. Boyd, born 1830, died January 6 1905, leaving a wife two grandchildren and no living children, with funeral conducted by Rev. S O Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wharton
EK. D. Wharton
Newkirk
Oklahoma
Newkirk New Journal
Mary Feller Wharton
Odton
Davies County
Jackson Boyd Sr
Mr. Boyd
Andrew Jackson Boyd
Sarah Jane Johnson
Usoin
Rachel
William
Fisting
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Jennie Dillon
John Johnson
Jasper
Victor
Harry
New M E Parsonage Planned by Church Group
The M E church members of Oden Fisora and Greed Hope are preparing to construct a new parsonage likely on West Main Street near the site of the old gea building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
Oden, Fisora
Greed Hope
ARS
Gea
West Main Street
Masquerade at Christian Church This Saturday
The Indies Ministry announces a masquerade to be held Saturday January 25 at the church. A beginner treasure hunt and prize awards are planned with a central entertainment program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Christan Church
Modern W here Deputy Talks on Membership Drive
M W A deputy PJ Strack of New Alba spoke at a local lodge meeting on Monday and Tuesday. He encouraged the members, wrote up six applications for membership, and promised to return soon to assist in expanding the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PJ. Strack
New Alba
Lodg Nng
Chicken theft arrest reported near Elware township
A trio named Nail, Verri Burton and others were arrested Tuesday evening at a school on charges of stealing chickens from farmer Joseph Kechem of Elware township. Mathewson led them to the try house and faced questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nail
Verri Burton
Sad Bary
Wilses
Aools
Joseph
Ke ‘Ichem
Elware
Mathewson
Hee
Mrwmade
Hurty Seeks Loogootee School Reform After Visit
J N Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, surveyed Loogootee schools last week then met the board and local citizens. He urged removal of unsanitary conditions and called for demolition of the building. A new city schoolhouse would replace the current structure at the end of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Loogootes
Talnec
Murty
Injury Report: Sterling Kinnaman Improves After City East Collision
Sterling Kinnaman, injured Saturday in a Raymond mite east of the city, shows improvement. Medical brief notes his injuries as slight and stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Kinnaman
Washington Hesald
Damage suit moved to Green circuit court
Mary Mesier sues Southern Indiana Railway Co seeking 10000 dollars in damages. The case was heard in Daviess circuit court where a venue change was granted to transfer to Green circuit court. The suit alleges a horse driven by Mesier was frightened by a wire on railway property causing the animal to run and injure her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mesier
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Green
Ahesaring
Daviess
Mary Mosier
Washington. Herald
Poll Tax Proposal Faces Senate Debate
Senator Cyrus E. Davis proposes a constitutional amendment to require poll tax payment for voting. He argues some states have such laws and it could curb unregistered voters, but warns both parties may push to shield their voters, potentially increasing burdens on party organizations. He says nonpayment should bar voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus E. Davis
Davis
Indiana
Interesting Gathering at the Christian Church
Sunday drew the largest church attendance in years as Rav Tursey delivered a valued address urging members to awaken to their duty. Special music accompanied the event and Bro Turney opens the new year with hopeful prospects, inviting all to hear his sermon on The Carpenter this Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Rav. Tursey
Turney
Queen Mixup On The Track Leads To Pony Tumble
Last week at Linton a team of ponies pulling a buggy misfired when turning a corner. Both ponies fell and swapped sides with the offside pony ending up leading and the lead pony dipping to the off side. No serious harm came to ponies or buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ragaway
Lighted Crossings Uphold Crawfordsville Ordinance
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed an $810 fine against the Manon railway for lacking electric lights at city crossings. The court rejected a proposed flashing light device as insufficient until a formal light is installed, noting no illumination existed at the crossing.
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Crawfordsville
Supreme Court
Manon Railway
Manon Company
Burns City Wedding Rites for Williams and Baker
On New Year’s Day Rev. C H Bacha officiated at the home of the bride for the marriage of James W Williams and Della M Baker. The groom, son of Jolin Williams, is a young farmer. the bride, daughter of Frank Baker of Browns township, is described as a pleasant young lady.
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C. H. Bacha
James W. Williams
Della M. Baker
Blank
Anship
Jolin Williams
Frank Baker
Browns Township
Yong Lay
Boyd Will Filed In Washington Court
The will of the late Boyd sr. filed in Washington declares an estate valued at 26 000 with Jennie Dillon inheriting the dwelling house contents except an organ left to Marilla D Johnson. The northwest farm near Odon is to be sold with proceeds split between Jennie and Marilla then between grandsons Jasper Victor and Harry Boyd. Edgar LT Laughlin named executor. Will dated July 5 1902 witnessed by Oliver O Laughlin and Edgar T Lauchlie. Tennie Dillon guardian appointed Bennett.
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Boyd, Sr
Court House
Washington
Jennie Dillon
Marilla D. Johnson
Odon
Monsey
Jeannie Dillon
Jasper
Victor
Harry Boyd
Edgar
LT. Laughlin
Oliver O. Laughlin
Edgar ‘T. Lauchlie
Reason
Bennett
Tennie Dillon
Community pride versus neglect of the home paper
A letter from Express criticizes residents who do not support their home newspaper, accusing them of wasting government stationery and altering letters with a blurred stamp while praising those who devote long hours to improving the town.
No More Columbia Township in Martin County
Martin County officials dissolved Columbia Township this week after a yearlong petition by citizens. Trustees must turn over records and funds to the county auditor. Lands will be divided among Halbert Center and Lost River townships with Halbert receiving the largest portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbert
Center
Lost River Township
Loogootee Tribane
Notice Of Dissolution Of Fred Toelle & Co
Dissolution of the firm Fred Toelle & Co is announced. Creditors are urged to call at once to settle accounts and avoid disruption to trade. The notice warns that failure to act may halt business operations at the place of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Toelle & Co
Grand Jury Indicts Petersburg Boys Over Tobacco at School
Pike County grand jury probes tobacco use by Petersburg students. Over fifteen boys examined, seven leading Petersburg business figures indicted as superintendent Thompson had warned for recess chewing and smoking, a matter that drew jurors’ attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Grand Jury
Petersburg
Thompson
Governor Hanly Refuses Railway Pass Offer
An agent offered Governor Hanly transportation across the company’s system. He refused, noting that Indiana governors had accepted passes. The decision stirs attention among state officials, deputies, and clerks, many of whom hold railway passes.
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Hanly Anc
Indiana
Stinging critique of pay for teachers and ministers
The Princeton Tribune argues teachers and preachers are poorly paid. It claims the low salaries deter men from entering ministry and questions the idea of a dedicated life when family support is hard. It would urge stingy members to fund better salaries for spiritual and educational workers.
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Princeton Tribune
Bowman Promoted as Post Office Clerks in Washington
Postmaster Faith announced this morning that Ira E. Bowman was promoted to money order clerk at an annual salary of 800. Frank McGehee was promoted to general delivery clerk at 700. The recommendations were confirmed. Washington Democrat.
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Faith
Ira E. Bowman
Frank McGehee
Washington Democrat
Army enlistment details for Edgar Doan at Jefferson Barracks
Edgar Doan joined the Army after passing exams at the recruitment station. He was assigned to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis for cavalry service following his acceptance into active duty with a Conway unit assignment.
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Edgar Doan
Vincegnes
Feerditing
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Interesting News Gathered Here And There
A collage of small items including stock dealings in Elnora and Epsom, marriage license counts for 1904 and 1903, store ownership transfers to Chas. Owens, Cox resigning the Epson post office, and a Peters burg stock buyer finding a tooth in a chicken house. The McCameron post office is discontinued and mail moves to Burns City. Passenger trains on the I V are now vestibuled, electric, and more comfortable on the Vandalia line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floy Cox
Eipsom
Chas. Owens
Elnora
Plainville
Ollie Gilliatt
Mr. Cox
Epson
Vandalia
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Onds
Bond Sims
Francis
Sins
Dillion
John D. Afcore
W. Cain
Sam L. Brown, Trus
Belles
R. A. Brown
Feob
G. Clark
Walter Oles
L. S. Horrail
George W. Wilson
Jes
M.T. Marden
P. Sk Morgan
James T. Ryan
Lew L. Gootee
L. Stuckey
Trustes
Lew W. Barber
J.B. Peck
Ze S.smith
Bond Ties
Wm. Kennedy
Thomas Gough
Fs McAdter
Prides Dovte
Ttingly
Heffernan
Jesse Giedwin
Band Parelles
Geo. Goodwin
C. J. Rowland
Jabez A. Me
Pc. Truelove
Texas
Charles Rains Seoville
Indiane
F.D. Wharton
S. O. Dorsey
North Spring Street
Walnut Hill
Pomif
Dr LE
M. E. Parsonage
M. W.A
Hurty
Loogootee
Hurt
Burns City Wedding
A. J. Boyd
the Home Paper
Columbia Township
Martin County
Board of Commissioners
Carhart
Hayes & Pickett
Boys Tobacco
Aginst
Bowman
Mary
John Pershing
Mercoandise
Epsom
C. E. Owen
J. Fiord Cox
Clinton Malott
Plymouth Rock
McCameron Post Ofice
Burns City
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