Vedle township budget proposals for 1907
The Vedle township advisory board presents the yearly expenditures and tax levies for the district No. 3 school. Township expenditures are 800 dollars with 14 cents per 100 tax. local tuition 1,606 dollars with 28 cents per 200 tax. special school 160 dollars with 7 cents per 100 tax. road tax unspecified with 10 cents per 100. total expenditures 3,300 dollars with 59 cents per 100 tax. HAL L. STUCKEY, Trustee. August 2, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedle
Daviess County
Hal L. Stuckey
Harrison township tax levy proposals for 1907
The Harrison township trustee proposes 1907 levies at the school house No.2 meeting. Township exp 800 tax 0.20. assistance exp 1000.00 tax 0.25. school exp 900 tax 0.20. road exp 450 tax 0.10. additional exp 500 tax 0.10. poor exp 125 tax 0.03. Total exp 3775.00 and total tax 0.88 per dollar. John M. Smith, Trustee. July 19, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Baviers County
John M. Smith
1987 Expenditures and Levies for Barr Township
The trustee of Barr Township Daviess County proposes 1987 expenditures and levies for a meeting at Montgomery Tad. Local items include township $660.00 with 0.05 tax per hundred, tuition $2,373.09 with 0.18 tax, road $2,109.40 with 0.16 tax, additional road $1,054.70 with 0.08 tax, poor $260.00 with 0.20 tax, and fee expenditures $7,774.98 with 0.59 tax. August F. 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr’ Township
Daviess County
Montgomery
Tad
Ste TO
Township and School District Tax Estimates for 1907
The trustee of Reeve township presents yearly expenditures and tax levies for School District No. 2. Township expenditures are 890.00 with a 1.50 tax rate per hundred. Tuition expense is 1,500.00 with 0.25 tax per hundred. Special school costs 800.00 with 0.15 tax and a 1.00 50 cent poll tax. Road tax exp 500.00 with 0.10 tax per hundred. Overall expenditures total 4,200.00 with a 0.77 tax rate per hundred. August 1, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve ‘ Township
Daviess County
Rodid
Notice of Survey in Daviess County Indian Territory
The undersigned surveyor for Daviess County will on September 10 1907 establish the lines and corners in the northeast quarter of section seventeen township two north range seven west for Nathan Stix. Residents Tillie G Sherman Ziba F Gra Edward Reeves are notified via deputy to appear if needed. George Faith County Surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Tillie G. Sherman
Ziba
Edward Reeves
Douglass
Daviess
Sac
Nathan Stix
George Faith
Bridge Letting Notice for Van Buren Township Indiana
Notice is given that two commissioners of Daviess County Indiana will let a contract for the construction of a steel truss bridge. The 60 foot long structure with concrete piers will be bid Monday September 2 at 2 p.m. Plans and specifications are on file in the clerk's office in Washburn Indiana. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviessenty
Indiana
Pee
van Buren Township
Tor's
Wash
Indiana County Brng Bridge Letting Notice
Notice by county commissioners of Indiana to set contract for a forty foot steel bridge with concrete abutments in township known as Noldweee. Bidders must file in auditor’s office in Washington. Bid bond required equal to bid. Bridge to be completed this year. work overseen by Grant aith, engineer in charge.
Notice of Bridge Letting in Washington Indiana
County commissioners of ae county Indiana will let the contract for a sixty foot steel bridge with concrete abutments in Barr known as the on Monday the second day of September at 2 pm. Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office in Washington Indiana. Bidders must file bond equal to the bid and qualify accordingly. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bridge to be completed this year. Work to the satisfaction of the engineer in charge Grant Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi Aie County
Indiana
Erite
Ofington
Gies
Grant
Aith
Piadasi
Washington
Ps Commissioners
Notice of Petition for Public Highway Improvement
The petition for improving a public highway in Washington township Daviess county Indiana was filed August 5 1907 with over fifty signers. The board of commissioners is to consider grading draining and paving a thirty foot wide section linking with the Washington and Plainville Road within three miles and used as a mail route. Thomas Nugent county auditor fixed August 5 1907 as the presentation date. Hastings Alien Hastings attorneys for petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Daviess County
Board of ‘Commission
Washington Township
Paca
Wits
Said
Land Ange
Washington
Plainville Road
Jengtt
Cheniah Covakre
Thomas Nugent
Daviess ‘County
Ana
Board of Commissioners of
Daviess Conty
Letty
Auaitér
Hastings, Alien & Hastings
Ngton Township
Board of Commissioners
Range
Ott Ma
Benjamin Waggoner
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Notice of Final Settlement in Daviess Court
Anastas ia Shea as administratrix of the estate filed a final settlement with the Daviess circuit court. The notice calls for interested parties to appear, present proofs, and claims to the balance due by the stated hearing date. Heffernan and Mattingly represent the administratrix in the filing dated September 2, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastasia ‘Rhea
the Daviess
Circuit Court
Rae
Bala
Anastasia Shea
Heffernan
Mattingly
Notice of Petition for Public Highway Improvements
Petition filed before the Daviess County board on the fifth day of September 1907 asking for improvements to a public highway. Benjamin Waggoner is listed as the petitioner and the undersigned represent holders of legal interests in the matter. The notice calls for action by the board and identifies the attorneys and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Benjamin Waggoner
Petition to Improve County Highway in Daviess County Indiana
Petitioners request the county commissioners order improvements to a local highway in outh Daviess. Thomas Nugent, county auditor, fixes September 3 1907 for presentation to the board at Washington Court House Indiana. Hastings Allen Hastings represent petitioners.
Wins Prize in Colorado Flower Tour
A large tourist crowd enjoyed the wild flower excursion by the Colorado Midland. Judges Mrs. L. J. Sawfutt of Holdenville Indian Territory, Mrs. G. L. Williamson of Danville Illinois, and Mrs. J. Grubert of Wichita Kan awarded first prize to Mrs. F. T. Xersacher of Springfield Illinois. Second prize went to Miss Betty Lem ents of Washington Indiana and third to Miss Donna Strohan of Navada Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs Gazette
Colorado Midland
L. 3. Sawfutt
Holdenville
Indian Territory
G. L. Williamson
Danville
Illinois
3. Grubert
Wichita
Kan
F. T. Xersacher
Springfield
Bettylements
Washington
Indiana
Donna Strohan
Navada
Missouri
Cambridge City Free Fair and Homecoming Planned
The Cambridge City business men and citizens prepare for a free fair and homecoming September 16 to 21. The event is noncommercial with premiums and expenses covered by local merchants, no admission or exhibit stall fees, and no professional exhibits permitted. Activities include alumni meetings, class reunions, and parades as part of an old home week agricultural and stock show.
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Business Men's Association
Cambride City
Repairs for St Simons and church drive funds
Extensive repairs will be made on St Simons church while schools continue. A monthly collection begins on the fourth Sunday each month to fund the repairs. The first collection on the fourth Sunday in July totaled 195.60 dollars.
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St. Simons Church
Bright Reunion At Hart Farm Honors Missing Mattie Bright
A Bright family reunion gathered Sunday at William Hart's northeast of the city to honor Mattie Bright of Terre Haute who has not been home for many years. About sixty five attended including M. J. Bright and family and W. H. Daugherty and family. A delicious dinner was served.
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Bright
Wiliam Hart
Mattie Bright
Terre Laute
M. J. Bright
Drunkards Neidig and Condaughton Fined for Intoxication
Charles Neidig and John Condaughton were fined $1 plus costs for intoxication. They paid part of the fine and left the rest. Neidig’s family complained of a disturbance at the Neidig home and he was detained by officers. Neidig and his wife are separated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Neidig
John Condaughton
Neidig
Fice
Excursion Draws Notable Wheatland Guests
A large crowd joined the excursion labeled Sun ny with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs Walter Gorpage Mr and Mrs George Stafford Mrs WilliamsLy Mrs Ed Sword and Mr and Mrs Vin Carroll of Wheatland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jncignat
River Bridge Sunday Picnic Attracts Local Crowd
A crowd gathered for a river bridge picnic Sunday with attendees including Leo Hethugh Callivan Charles Schillings Summers Roy Yeager Dani Elsie Buzzard Allivan Christina Downey and Allie Downey in attendance at the riverside event.
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River Bridge
Leo Hethugh
Callivan
Charles Schillings
Red
Summers
Obituary notes trio of local deaths and a pioneer surgeon
Oakland City and Indianapolis area deaths are reported. Mrs Mary Banks dies after an extended illness. Francia Banks and Mrs Anna McCarty are among mourners. Dr W H Link, famed obstetric surgeon and Caesarean pioneer, dies in Indianapolis. Mrs Ribble Sears and Lenora Wilson also pass away, with survivors listed. Samuel H Ragsdale, longtime blacksmith, dies after a career spanning Kentucky to Indiana. Families and community losses are marked by funeral attendances and obituaries.
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Anna McCarty
Oakland City
Barks
Francia Banks
Veteran Civil War Soldier Returns to Blacksmith Trade
The report recalls a Civil War veteran from the Fifth Indiana cavalry who after years away settled back in Washington and Holton, pursuing blacksmithing until a year ago as wealth grew. Other obituaries note Theresa Jerger at Shoals age eighty five, Laura Carroll at Sele township, John Anderson at Sandborn, L C Marsh of Aurora, and Michael Maher on Center Street, detailing ages, kin, and church affiliations.
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Fifth
Indiang Regiment of Volunteer Cavalry
Versailles
Holton
Washington
Hacker
Laura’ B. Carroll
Sele Township
Carroll
Dixon Carroll
Methodist Church
Steele Townships
L. C. Marat
McCormick Avenue
Henry Marsh
B. & C. Southwestern
Aurora
L. C. Marsh
Henry
John
Charles
Michael Maher
Center Street
Spencer Ward
Maher
Catholic
Protests Over Freight Rates Prompt State Inquiry
State association of county commissioners complains to the railroad commission about high hauling costs for gravel and road materials. An inquiry is begun. reports from 52 of 92 counties indicate road work delays and material shortages, with several counties needing quarry material from others and expected freight rate reductions sought.
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State Association of County Commissioners
State Railroad Commission
Association of County Commissioners
Indianapolis
Comet Seen Sunday Stirs Early Risers Attention
Early risers on Sunday witnessed a rare comet visible only every 126 years, first noted in 1362. Astronomers reported a brief beam of light near 3:30 a.m. as the celestial visitor appeared over the horizon, with reports of meteor trails and a faint glow attracting keen observers.
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Ptheag
Swift's Comet Visible With Faint Meteor Trail
The Swift's comet, circling its orbit for about 220 years, was seen this night as a bright star-like object midway between the zenith and horizon. A visible tail appeared as a narrow bright trail, with meteor fallings noted by observers alongside the dimmer sky. The next approach near Earth is expected around 1982.
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Swift
Tell City Soldier Escape From Draft Notice
John Hill of Veale township dodged mobilization by sprinting from Bethel church during an ice cream festival. Patrolmen Smooth and Dorsey pursued him among the crowd but he vanished via a church window, leaving his whereabouts uncertain as militia encampments began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell City
John Hill
Veale Township
Evans
Job Smooth
A. C. Dorsey
Vaale
Bethel Church
Smoat
Dorsey
Hill
Veala
Dam Across White River Aims to Power Bedford Mills
Dr A Tescher proposes a dam half a mile above the B and O Southwestern bridge at Palestine to generate electric power for Bedford area mills. The 30 foot masonry dam and plant would cost about 100000 dollars, with land options already secured. Power would be sold at a lower rate than Niagara Falls utilities, potentially endangering nearby farmland.
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White River
B. & O. Southwestern
Palestine
Bedford
A. Tescher
Beaford Democrat
Tescher
Aroun
Niagara Falls Company
Democrat
Portland pastor resigns amid church row and sharp sermons
Luaves Pulepet, pastor of the First Christian Church in Portland, announces his resignation and vows to work with the working classes. He attacks the church of Rev. Sim G. Strickland in outspoken terms, provoking a furor after a forceful sermon. Strickland has delivered many addresses in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
Portland
Iund
Sim G. Strickland
Strickland
Bogner Couple Return From Ten Day Nationwide Trip
Mr and Mrs Roy Bogner along with Miss Mayme Schoeld and two Bogners returned home Burk ity after a ten day tour visiting Atlantic City Philadelphia New York and Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bogner
Maym "Schoeld
Bogner
Burk Iy
Atlanticity
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Godwin
Siows
Matice
Thomas
Nugent
Lows
Colorado
Cambridge
ST. Simons
Twige
Mary Banks
W. A. Link
W. H.link
Petersburg
State College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hanover College
Phi Delta Theata
Link
Mrs. Ribble Sears
John Wilson
Lenora Wilson
Bedford Road
Wilson
Eastern Stars
The
Rebeccas
M. E. Church
John Schmid
Cincinnati
E. P. Joseph
P. J. Adams
East St. Louis
Ill
R. R. Ray
Fitzgerald, Ga
Jennie Wilson
Mra
Edward Waller
John Taylor
Zanesville
Ohio
Samuel H. Ragsdale
South Meridian Street
Samuel H. ‘Ragsdale
Kentucky
Johnson County
Adelia Papier
William H. Ragedale
Chicago
Harry B. Ragedale
Fortuna
California
Howard Ragadale
Kallthen
Montana
Guy ‘Willams
Theresa Jerger
Star of the
John Anderson
John , Anderson
Sandborn
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