Thirteenth Annual Daviess County Teachers Session at Washington
The Daviess County Teachers Association plans its 13th annual session at Washington High School on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30. The program includes talks by EB L Raney A O Fulkerton J M Black and Chas M Curry, plus music, lessons in writing and drawing, and a cantata Ruth performed by the Washington Choral Symphony at the opera house. Officers and executive committee are named. enrolment fee listed.
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Washington
Black
Curry
Receiver's Sale Postponed For Daviess County Coal Interest
The receiver Milea G O Neall of Washington did not complete the sale of Daviess County Coal and Mining Company property last Saturday due to title defects. A new complaint will be filed and the sale rescheduled. Ogden & Inman represent local stockholders led by Gallatin Brogland. The firm holds 1100 acres of coal deeds near ElNora and leases on about 1000 nearby acres, with about 2700 dollars owed by the corporation.
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Daviess County Coal and Mining Company
Milea G. O’neall
Washington
Elnora
Paid For His Folly: Robbery From a Home
A man withdrawing cash from the bank hides a thousand dollars at home under the carpet. A robber steals the money while the owner sleeps, exposing the dangers of hoarding cash. The piece blames the owner's lack of trust in banks and cautions others to secure funds more safely.
Jasonville Plans Co operative Store
Miners in the Jasonville field advocate forming a cooperative store in the city to counter high prices. They propose joining with farmers to create an A. S. of E. organization where farmers bring produce and miners buy directly, aiming to organize nationwide support and attract members.
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Jasonville Field
Cooperae
A. S. of E
Beasley Murder Case Set for Bloomfield Trial This Month
The Indiana versus George Beasley murder case, regarding the June 11 fatal stabbing of his wife, is scheduled for trial in Bloomfield. The defense reportedly seeks an insanity plea. The victim was a well known county figure with ties to the Sims family of Madison and Vac-Buren townships, and to County Assessor John A. Sims of Washington. Beasley is said to have a brother in Enmore township.
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State of
Indiana
George Beasley
Madison
Vac Buren
John A. Sims
Washington
Noah Sims
Martin County
Daviess County
Enmore Township
Death of Catherine Ann Miller in Enora at 72
Catherine Ann Miller wife of Solomon Miller died at home in Enora on Saturday at age 72 years 4 months and 20 days. Born in Pennsylvania in 1835 she came to Idaho in 1866. She united with the United Brethren Church at Pleasant Hill and led a Christian life. She leaves four children and several grandchildren. Funeral by Eld C H Buchanan at the home on Sunday. Burial at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Old paper for sale at this office.
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Catherine Ann Miller
Solomon Miller
Enora
United Brethren Church
Pleasant Hill
Eld.c. H. Buchanan
Simday
Walnut Hill
Ceme
Fishermen Fined After Illicit Seizure in Elmore Township
Five men Will Brown Will Byers Steve Stalcup James Ritter and Elmer Ketchem were fined $12 each for using a seine in Elmore township last week. Deputy game commissioners arrested them but two pleaded guilty, and the others were released under an understood arranged by Deputy Earle. The five agreed to share the total fines of $50. The case was heard by Squire Hastings at Elnora. A second item offers a moral column urging prudent living and avoiding striving for wealth, recommending home flowers to teach neatness and temperance.
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Elmore Township
Will Brown
Will Byers
Steve Stalcup
James Ritter
Elmer Ketchem
Ifirst
Gane
Earle
Squire Hastings
Elnora
Four Words Express Grumbling Mischief Makers
A brief line in the clipping notes that Webster’s Unabridged could not capture the full sense of the four words used to reference the grumbling rowdies. The notice hints at continued discussion on page 3.
Laws Inadequate for Cleaning Dredge Ditch in Indiana
Filing for Smothers creek in Elmore township reveals drainage laws do not cover dredge ditch cleaning. Since 1905 county surveyors or township trustees handled ditch work under changing acts, but a sweeping repeal leaves dredge ditch upkeep without current statute. Landowners face delay until next legislative session. estimated cost would be 7000 to 8000 dollars by assessment.
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Indiana
James H. Garten
Smothers Creek
Elmore Township
Seneff and Hiatt wed at Terre Haute home ceremony
Alvin Earle Seneff and Flora E Hiatt were married Sunday at 10 30 AM in the groom’s mother Mrs J B Wilson’s east Qodon home. Eld C H Buchanan officiated in front of relatives and friends. The groom works for Terre Haute Traction Company and they will reside in Terre Haute.
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Alvin Earle Seneff
Flora E. Hiatt
Verre Haute
J. B. Wilson
East Qodon
Eld
C. H. Buchanan
Terre Haute Traction Company
Terre Haute
Sweeney to Release Pheasants Across State Next Spring
State game and fish commissioner Z T Sweeney plans a spring pheasant release, birds cared for in the state pheasantry and protected by farmers to multiply and thrive across counties. Hastings Becomes Grand Master of the Odd Fellows at Indianapolis encampment, a high state honor.
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Z. T. Sweeney
Game and Fish Commissioner
Ble. Hastings
Washington
Odd Fellows of
G Rand
Indianapolis
Get Glasses In Time By Keck The Jeweler And Optician
An old promotional notice urges rapid eyeglass procurement for all. It promises a free eye examination and uses approved testing methods with guaranteed results. The ad emphasizes immediate action to prevent eye strain and decline.
Blodgett at Lafayette Political Meeting
Report notes a large political gathering at Lafayette with notable absences. Tom Nugent of Washington and George Abraham of Conn are not in attendance.
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Tom Nugent
Washington
George Abraham
Co.n
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EB. L Raney
Prin. Schools
A.O. Fulkerton
Washington Bligh School
J. M. Black
Chas. M. Curry
Busic
Leela Mae Smith
Albert Mack
Plainville
Bereigie
Fr Mayfield
Odon
Peachers
A.W. Dillon
Elinore Ty
Prof. Curry
Association Business
William Young
John H. Doyle
Irene Spiz
W. F. Axtell
Deane M. Inman
Lew's Digges
Chas, L. White
Frank L. Snider
Serimer Buzan
Sumer
Ogden & Inman
Gallatin
Bkogland
Jacent Lands
Gee, Hawbuck & Co
Jasonville
Co-operative Store
Beasley
Bloomfield
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T.W. Yeager & CO
B. D. Smiley
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Elmore
Hastings
Keck
Blodgett
Lafayette
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