Portersville River Bridge Contract Awarded at Jasper
Daviess and Dubois counties awarded the Portersville river bridge contract to Vincennes Bridge company for 16444 dollars the lowest bid among nine. The span will cross the east fork of White River near Portersville ferry linking the two counties and should be finished by November 1 1912.
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Dubois Counties
Dubois County Court House
Jasper
Portersville River
Vincennes Bridge Company
Vincennes
East Fork of
White River
Thomas Nugent
Arthur Rodgers
L. H. O'Donnell
Dan Kutter
Abundant Rabbits and Quail Reported This Season
Hunters report plentiful rabbits and quail as opening season dates bring crews with dogs and guns into the field. Weather has been favorable for the opening period and locals are taking advantage of the early days to hunt.
Majestic Range Demonstration at Diamond Edge Hdwe
Elnora Indiana store Diamond Edge Hdwe invites customers to a Majestic Range demonstration running November 20 through November 28. Residents and shoppers can view and compare ranges during the event.
Scheel Retes and School Notes on Cold Day
Monday's heating problems disrupted classes. The second year Latin class lacked a recitation room and did written work in the main assembly. Esther Bair missed school due to her father's illness as students study maps and Renaissance in Modern History.
Mrs. Z. M. Garten Celebrates 50th Birthday Surprise
Relatives and friends surprised Mrs. Z. M. Garten Friday for her 50th birthday. They traveled by morning train to the residence, sharing a sumptuous dinner and a happy day. She received a handsome rocker as a gift and well wishes for many more birthdays.
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Mrs. Garten
Advertising sales copy for newspaper ads
A call to prepare and place sale advertisements in the Journal to reach hundreds of readers. Emphasizes that bidder presence yields the best price and promotes the ad preparation service.
Not All Roses in Cupid's Path for Mr Callahan
Noble Callahan found romance bumpy as he drove to visit a lady friend in Concord district. On return at night his horse halted from windblown telephone poles and wires. he freed the horse and steered away through wheat fields. He previously had a runaway incident but insists it was worth it.
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Mr. Callahan
Bank Stays Open At Night Despite Rules In Indiana
The State Bank of Washington defied Indiana banking rules Tuesday night by remaining open after dark. A watchdog was posted at the front to secure the door and monitor overnight operations.
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the State Bank of Washington
Indiana
Herald
Bennett Hosts Sunday School Reception at West Main Home
A Wednesday evening gathering at Bennett's West Main street home entertained his Sunday school class. Attendees enjoyed ice cream cake candy apples and popcorn with refreshments.
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Main Street
Diamonds for value quality and investment at Keck
Keck the Jeweler and Optician invites buyers to discuss diamonds in November, promising money savings and assurance of getting what is paid for. The ad highlights diamonds as desirable gifts and strong investments.
Critically Ill 102-Year-Old Lucinda Fields Claims County Title
The Washington Democrat notes Lucinda Fields aged 102 is critically ill at her daughter Mrs. Andrew Bates’ home on East Fourteenth Street. The paper questions the claim that she is the county’s oldest resident, citing Mrs. Richardson aged 109 last month and noting Richardson’s son William Richardson lives with her.
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Lucinda Fields
Andrew Bates
East Fourteenth Street
Washington
Pleasant Surprise Marks Mrs Lan Freeman Birthday
Friends and relatives surprised Mrs Lan Freeman on her 33rd birthday last Tuesday afternoon. An enjoyable afternoon led to a two course lunch in the evening with many gifts. The menu included bread and butter sandwiches peanut slaw pickled beets dressed eggs with beef coffee cake fruit salad homemade candy wine.
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Lan Freeman
Red Cross Christmas Seals Debut In Indiana Drive
The Red Cross Christmas seals will soon appear with a new design. Indiana’s campaign HQ has opened in the federation building in Indianapolis. Prof. S Burrage of Lafayette serves as president. Last year Indiana bought 683000 stamps at one cent each and sales are expected to rise significantly.
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Red Cross
Federation
Indianapolis
Prof. S. Burrage
Lafayette
Indiana
Hubbard tenth wedding anniversary celebrated at Barr township home
Relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Hubbard home west of town in Barr township to mark their tenth anniversary with a noon dinner. Guests included Edward Hubbard, Will Hubbard, Charles Lee and families, Livers, Best, Smiths, Klines, Boyles, Wade families, Beatrice Bramble, Warren Hackler, Carrico, and Hilleary Ash. The couple received many useful presents and well wishes for future anniversaries.
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Mrs
John Hubbard
Town
Barr
Charles Lee
James Livers
Doris
Jack Best
Delis Smith
William Kline
Frank Kline
David Boyles
Edward Wade
Lewis Smith
Beatrice Bramble
Warren Hackler
Levi Carrico
Hilleary Ash
Hubbard
Martin Co. Tribune
State health chief orders arrest for mislabeling apples
H. E. Barnard, chief chemist for the state board of health, orders field inspectors to arrest apple dealers selling Ben Davis apples as Rome Beauty or other varieties. He states mislabeling violates state food laws and insists Ben Davis must be sold as Ben Davis, not under another name.
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H. E. Barnard
The
State Board of Health
Ben Davis
Rome
New York
Barnard
Ben
Burglars Loot Warmer’s Market In Linton Ind
Thieves broke in through a back window of Warner's Meat Market in Linton Indiana last night and stole about 369 plus left 140 behind. They pried the desk open and took three sacks totaling about 69. they missed sacks containing 8140. Warner offers 100 reward for arrest and conviction of the thieves.
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Ner
Mr. Warner
Christian Church Service Schedule With Choir and Classes
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Joe Callahan superintendent preaching at 10 30 and 7 00 junior class at 2 00 pm Mrs C M Day superintendent preaching at 7 00 with The New Birth Its Necessity at 10 30 Endeavor Thursday 7 30 choir practice Friday at A A Lane s All are invited to attend C M Day pastor
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Joe Callahan
C. M. Day
A. A. Lane’s
See W. R. Neeremer for white oak fence posts
A brief notice directs readers to W. R. Neeremer for sourcing white oak fence posts. The item suggests a local supplier or contact for lumber needs. No additional details are provided in the readable text.
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W. R. Neeremer
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Portersville
Daviess and
Tered
Central States Bridge Company
Dianapolis
Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company
Elkhart
Sullivan Bridge and Supply Company
Sullivan
J. T.foorman
Winchester
Evansville
George W. Fifer
Vincentes Bridge Company
Illinois Bridge Company
Chicago
Rutter & O’donnell
Portesville
Diamond Edge
Elnora, Ind
Scheel Retes
Esther Bair
Z. M. Garten
Num
Ber
Noble Callahan
Corncord
White
Bennett
Diamonds
Keck
B. Stern & & Son
NEW Yorks Exclusive Custom Tailors
Hugh L. Cox & Company
Good Clothes
MEN & Boys
Washington, Indiana
Crat
TD Be Richardson
Richardson
Ing
Edward Hubbard
Near
Odon
Will Hubbard
Davis
Linton
Linton, Ind
Christian Church Services
Ifence
Odon Drug CO
Mex
N. H. Jepson
Jepson
K. of C. Building
Washington, Ind
Ness
the Quality Shop
D. Gantz& Son
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