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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

10

Harvest Home Week Attendance and Local Visits

Fragmented notes report visits from Huntipburg to MeVord Abisie week and a Harvest Home attendance in Montgomery. Names such as Captain John G. Leming, Miss Beulah Alford Bakiting, and Julian Jackman appear among numerous town residents visiting relatives, with several business trips noted to Shoals, Washington, and nearby communities. A late item mentions two young visitors from Washington wandering, entering Mrs. Margaret Gold Flag’s home during an absence and stealing money and articles.

Jackmanard Willam Haysville Er Hobson Huntipeburg MeVord Abisie John G. Leming George Denson George Hedtick Leogootée Ariey Beulah Alford Bakiting Nettie Blanch Montgomery Rin Yeager George Evans Shoals Ji ‘ Biddinger Margaret Mary’ Allen Willie Chiandler Tee Jim Bunday Julian Jackman Gomery Jeane McCormick Krox County John H. Ubatcler Hedrick Loozbotes Glenn Lillian Chandler High Rack Wik Barr Corning F. Smith Cal Ti Washington

Fragmentary notes on congressional race and candidates

Disjointed lines describe a congressional race with mentions of Mr. Davis and an opponent. The text hints at a decision about withdrawal or continuation, with unclear references to timing, events, and recent announcements at Bloor. The fragmented tone provides no definite outcome or clear entities beyond these scraps.

Bloor Davis Mr. Davis

Prominent Soldier and Adventist Dies at Elm Street Home

A prominent soldier and Seventh Day Adventist, John D Boheriee, died at his Elm Kroof Street residence several days ago after bowel inflammation. Funeral services were conducted at the church of Ethora, with burial at Blu Moshe Kal.

Kroof Ervices Gore Etnora Burigl Moshe Kal

Emancipation remarks and community events noted

Fragmentary notes from a local newspaper report highlight emancipation reclamation speeches at A. M. church, attendance and enthusiasm, and a discussion of political figures. Also listed are court actions for a $20 reward in the Arthur Henry Lyons case, local business updates, and upcoming civic activities including a union church dedication, labor day address, and a basket dinner.

Henry Huind William Meormick Sheril Eorzp Holsappia Josaplannon Arthur Henry Lyons Mic Oel Lyons Revi Ach Took Kansag Hia Jiva Hike Sundaugust

Trainor Corn crop outlook and local notes from Newton county

The fragmentary report mentions a very small corn crop and local residents such as Benjamin Miller, John Graber, Aarga Swartjentuber, Yocal Wagler, and John Stoll in Washington and Montgomery. It notes political remarks by Congressman Miers, future term plans, and community events including a gathering hosted by Mrs. Elorn Qox, with various local names and addresses referenced amidst uncertain text.

Benjamin Miller Newton County John Graber Aarga Swartjentuber Washington Yocal Wagler John Stoll Peter. R Stollwach Montomery

Notice of Ditch Petition and Viewers Report in Daviess County

Notice states pending petition by Harry H Croke et al for the establishment of a public ditch in Madison Township Daviess County Indiana. Viewers appointed have filed their report. hearing set before the Board of Commissioners on a Saturday in August 1903 at the Washington Courthouse. Listed viewers and landholders affected by the ditch are named, with the western Indiana Railway Company noted as a party. Official seal and attorney signatures complete the notice.

Board of Commissioners Courty of Daviess Indiana Harry H. Croke Odon Isaid Street Jcain Ad Id Board Combmissionere 7 Coort Commissioners Eday OF Dees Courthous Washington Landa Ditch Agi Starling-Sims H Crooke Mangers L Crooke Abraham Audraw J. Ward Derg Childs Nachenles Eptard Boyd Isaac Bird Milo Smiley Aldo Hannah E. Mae Pearl Straw Calahan Stephen Y Ala Starr Matthew Calshan Willian B. Calghan Benjamin F. Sears Strah’ Sears Sarah Boardman Jooh Jooh '0- O Mitcheil Axaklatins Indianapolis Zimtl V. Garten William B Webster Walt Giten James M. Sears Ty K. Jampe Lowery Ohio Todiana Madison Daviess County John Mumaywaa Indi Western Indiana Railway Company ROBERT_RISSELL Hastings Alle &Hasting Dwiess Coun

Local Community News and Visits Report

Miss Mabel and Miss Stringer visit Vincennes and Greenfield relatives while several residents travel to Hudsonville and Alfordsville. Attendance at church includes John Coughlin of Washington and Pearl Fitegersla. a Bethel church membership event occurs and a surprise Gaither birthday party is noted. Commissioner Shanupi remodels his house as others repaint and prepare homes. A hayride crowd heads to town for a social evening.

Mabel Vincennes Saguirday Gertie-Goslin Hudsonville Harvey Jchildren Vingennes A. W. Peek Alfordsville Chas. Stuckey Pleasant Ul C. E. Peeks Bethe Mary Susie Seths Knox County Pearl Thomas John Coughlin Washington Mabel Johnson Horrall Jim Singleton Bigwindy Willie Long Jan Edith Hunte Gaither

Montgomery meeting on 1903 tax levies and expenditures

Notice of annual meeting at Montgomery office on September 1903 to discuss tax levies for the year. It lists road, school, poor expenditures and totals including expenditures of 10757 dollars and tax rate about 5 cents per hundred, signed by William J. Macun, August 3, 1903.

Montgomery William J. Macun Trifates

Tax levies for county school and road expenditures 1903

The advisory board at the annual meeting sets yearly expenditures and tax levies. Township expenditures at 31400 with 8 cents per hundred. local tuition 42708 with 25 cents per hundred. special school 4200 with 38 cents per hundred. road expenditures 1500 with 14 cents per hundred. additional road 1100 with 10 cents per hundred. other items 2525 with 5 cents per hundred. Total expenditures 115, tax 8.05 per hundred. Dated July 30, 1903.

Ideviess Aiviscory Board

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Indiana

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of George A. Routt, deceased, late of Daviess County, Indiana. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Wapreen A. Rocr, administrator, Hastings, Allen & Hastings, Attorneys.

Indiana Daviess Ty Geoge A. Routt Daviess County Endilana Wapreen A. Rocr Admr Hastings

Trustee Report Notes 1908 Tax Expenditures Unclear

Fragmented OCR text outlines a trustee account with mentions of expenditures and taxes per hundred dollars. Names like BEEVER appear as trustee and a date of Aug 3, 1908 is shown, but the digits and terms are garbled, leaving an unclear ledger of receipts and allocations.

Madison Township Expenditure and Tax Levy Details 1903

The Trustees of Madison Township Davis County present the annual budget for 1903 by the Advisory Board. It lists township expenditures 855.25 with a tax levy of 12 cents per dollar and 25 cents per poll, plus district school taxes and special road taxes. Total expenditures reach 83234.37 with taxes of six cents per hundred dollars and seven percent?

Madison Township Daviesy Jon. Muncaw Trusteo

Digtr District No 3 Pleasant Hill Expenditures 1809

A township advisory board meeting at the Digtr District No 3 Pleasant Hill school house proposes early expenditures for 1809. Estimates show township expenditures 2450 and tax 36 cents per hundred dollars, special school tax 39 cents, road tax, preceding year expenditures 332 with 40 cents tax, totaling expenditures 22750 and total tax 45 cents per hundred dollars. Dated July 30, 190 HR le.

Voole Aves Digtr

Trustee Meeting Notes on School District Finances

A local board proposes yearly expenditures for Vanl Nidlepedie in Daviess County. Details cover school district budgets, tax rates including 6 cent and 5 cent road taxes, and prior year balances. The document lists line items for bonds, public works, and road expenditures with notes on district accounts and forthcoming assessments.

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