Plainville and Washington Visits Spark Small Town Buzz
Walden Eaton Jacob Cornet Samuel Critchlow and others were in Washington or nearby towns Saturday and Sunday. Local residents like Mr and Mrs John L Clark visited from Plainville. A Mt Zion church festival on August 29 30 invites all to attend.
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Walden Eaton
Plainville
Jacob Cornet
Washington
Samuel Critchlow
William
Myers
Henry Grooke
Harrison
Freedly Eaton
John L. Clark
Tory Keith
Sugarland
Harry Mead
Sugarland v
Ed Tomey
Carl Boge
Eagle Farm
Dode
James Sparks
Elija McGuire
Epsom
Joseph Tomey
Syd Myers
Thomas
Eaglesville
David Herndon
EL. H. Tamey
Dana
Mt. Zion Church
Veale Township Notes and Local Visits
Ralph Scudder of Edwardsport visited last week Bryant Bihzham of Cumback travels to Indianapolis this week A son was born to Mrs William Veale of Pleasant Hill Merit Alison of Pleasant Hill is seriously ill with inflammation of the bowels Miss Neilid Wallace and her brother Earl of Harrison township visited Mrs Lizie Allison Sunday Mt Guilied church to hold children day exercises next Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Harry Goslin and Will Wilson of Hudsonville spent weekend with John Allison and family Pleas ant ill Mr and Mrs Owen Allison and others visited Miss Lucy Goslin near Hudsonville Sunday evening
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Ralph Scudder
Edwardsport
Bryant Bihzham
Cumback
Harry Goslin
Will Wilson
Hudsonville
John Allison
Pleasant
Owen Allison
Harry Gosling
Myrtle Stuckey
Wilson
Charley Jones
Lucy Goslin
Initiation Tonight for Elks Candidate Dr Pickett
The Elks plan an initiation tonight with Dr James A Pickett as the candidate. Visiting Elks in the city are invited to attend the judge meeting.
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The
Elks
James A. Pickett
Large crowd to meet tonight for ceremony by the regular team
A large crowd is expected to gather tonight as the work will be conferred by the regular team in a formal ceremony. The event aims to recognize contributions and mark a planned completion or transition.
Prostate Enlargement and Kidney Trouble Alert
Advert claims Foley's Kidney Cure helps enlarged prostate and kidney disorders in older men. Testimonial from Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri states relief after two bottles at age 91. Sold by Smith and Winton. Flavian Seal visited from LooGootee.
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Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
Kidney cure praised by Oakville resident and others
R J Gray of Oakville Indiana credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing a decade long bedridden kidney disease after failed medical care. Charles M O'Brien of Laogootee and M T Lynen of Phillipsburg NJ report positive experiences with Foley products. Mr and Mrs Fred Bryan return to St Louis after visiting Mr Bryan's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred" Bryan
St. Loui
Mr. Bryan
H. H. Bryan
Kidney Cure and Urino Laxative Ad Copy in City Journal
An old advertisement highlights Foley's Kidney Cure promising relief for kidney and bladder diseases and Urino Laxative Fruit Strip guaranteeing cure for constipation headaches stomach trouble or indigestion. The copy notes Smith & Winton selling both products and mentions J M Van Trees of Washington handling city business.
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syWincennes Commercial
J. .M. van Trees of
Washington
Smith & Winton
Land and Timber Figures for the State Released
A forthcoming report by Joseph H. Stubbs shows 11,275,945 acres ready for cultivation and 3,680,877 acres in pasture. Perry County leads in tillable acreage while Elkhart County tops tillable land in woodland and non-tillable tracts. The state notes 808,921 acres not considered tillable, with Perry County highest at 49,475. Since 1901, 1,297,645 forest trees have been planted, about 200,592 in Washington County.
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Joseph H. Stubbs
Bureau of Statistics
Perry
Elkhart County
Perry County
Washington County
Post Office Plans to Push Good Roads Campaign
The rural free delivery system will press the good roads movement with rural carriers acting as road inspectors. By coordinating with the Agriculture and state highway departments, the post office aims to report road conditions and compel repairs, targeting 1 000 000 miles of improved roads in coming years.
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Post Office Department
Department of Agriculture
Highway Commissioners
DeGraw
Agricultural Department
Postal errors prompt campaign to cut dead letter mail
The post office launches an education drive after reporting 11,000,000 undelivered letters last year and daily mail volumes of 35,000 to 40,600 pieces. Over $2,000 in last month’s unclaimed funds were turned over to the treasury as owners could not be found. Clerks blame carelessness, noting missing street addresses and state names, omitted recipient names, and no postage. The campaign urges people to write complete addresses so mail can be returned.
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Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Campaign to Curb Dead Letters Receives Newspaper Support
The article explains a campaign to improve dead letter service by marking the left hand corner of mail with assurance that letters will not be lost. If undeliverable, Uncle Sam returns the letter to the writer. The postal department asks newspapers nationwide to help reach readers and reduce stray mail.
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Sam
Fatal accident claims Clarenge Myers at fifteen
Clarence Myers stepson of John Dads of Elmore township died after a July 22 gun accident. He was returning from church in Bellview carrying a revolver that discharged when his hand touched it, bullet lodged in the abdomen. The incident occurred three weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Myers
John Dads
Elmore Township
Myers
Bellview
Bloomingtons Old Court House Sells For 100
The Monroe county court house at Bloomington sold under the hammer for 100 to contractor James Pike. The building must be removed in 30 days to begin a new $125,000 structure. A copper fish weather vane on the tower yielded Indian arrow heads when opened, stirring public debate over keeping or relocating the historic fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Court House
Bloomington
James Pike
Court House
July tuberculosis typhoid diphtheria malaria test report
The division of bacteriology and pathology reports July results to the state board of health. Among 238 TB tests, 139 were negative. 71 typhoid tests show 57 positive, 12 negative, 2 unsatisfactory. Diphtheria tests: 3 positive, 8 negative. Malaria tests: 3 positive, 11 negative. Report by Dr. Helen Knabe during Dr. Keene’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Bacteriology and Pathology
State Board of Health
Helen Knabe
T. Victor Keene
Underground gardens bloom from Poseys tunnel experiment
Col. Frank B. Posey, Evansville customs surveyor, plans to grow vegetables underground in a 15 acre mine 100 feet deep near the Ohio River. Illuminating chambers with acetylene gas, he aims to harvest mushrooms by September, then lettuce, celery, figs, oranges, and roses for winter markets, relying on stable 55 degree temperatures and carbonic gas rich air. Newcastle flower merchants may face competition as Posey develops a marketing path along the Rockport electric line.
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Frank B. Posey
Port of Customs
Evansville
Tropics
Colonel Posey
Pgeon Creek
Spencer
Warrick Counties
Poseyenna
Posey
Cornell University
Gifford Pinchot
United States Bureau of Forestry
Cornell
Newcastle
Ohio River
Rockport
Tragic Train Fatalities In Jeffersonville Sand Pile
Walter Titts nine and Harold Kennedy ten were playing on a sand pile near Pennsylvania tracks in Jeffersonville when it collapsed and sent them onto a passing suburban train. Titts was ground to pieces and killed instantly. Kennedy suffered severe injuries and could not escape. Witnesses saw the accident as bystanders were unable to help.
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Walter Titts
Harold Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Jeffersonville
Titts
Kennedy
Sixth
Ilnois Avenues
Indiana Cement Output Ranks Third Nationally
A U S Geological Survey bulletin shows Indiana's cement production placing it third among states after Pennsylvania and Missouri. Over the past year Indiana overtook Michigan for the position, with output totaling 3,127,042 barrels valued at 2,134,218 dollars.
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United States
Rcological Survey
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Michigan
Belz sues Nowalszki for 5000 damages over brutal beating
Frank Belz sues John Nowalszki in Knox circuit court alleging a brutal assault after being knocked down by a horse that kicked him. He seeks $5,000 for injuries he claims may prove fatal.
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Frank Belz
Aled
Knox
John Nowalszki
Big land deal ties Kennedy to Ryan for 250 acres
William Kennedy of this city sells his 250 acre Harr township farm east of Canneburg to Patrick Ryan of Barr township for 12 225 dollars. The transaction marks one of the era’s largest land transfers in the region.
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William Kennedy
Patrick Ryan
Barr Township
Kennedy
Harr Township
Canneburg
Ryan
Pure White Lead Advertising Caution for Builders
The article warns that adulterated “Graded” white lead is cheaper but unreliable while pure white lead lasts longer and costs a little more per pound. It urges property owners to insist on absolute purity and stay informed about paint materials.
Dailey and Kennedy Families Featured in Local Notice
Mr and Mrs Richard Kennedy are parents of the other boy Hay Fever and Summer Colds. Victims of hay fever will experience great benefit by taking Foley s Honey and Tar, which stops difficult breathing and heals inflamed air passages. The genuine is in a yellow package. Sold by Smith and Winton.
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M. T. Lynen
Phillippsburg, N. J
Dail Post
Foley
Smith and Winton
Dailey Titts
Richard Kennedy
Smith & Winton
Real estate transfers listed for several parcels and owners
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds among John Hasler Abraham Hasler Telitha J Barlow T M Sears Maude Laughlin Lauri Morrison J A Palmer and others. Transfers cover portions of Solomon Ketchem's and Pensinger's additions, Washington and Myers additions, with parcels measured in acres and fractions and sums noted for each transaction.
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Telitha J. Barlow
T. M. Sears
Elnora
Solomon Ketchem
Telitha J. Barlow Et al
Sol_omon Ketchem
Maude Laughlin
Lauri A. Morrison
Washington Post Office Letter List Ends Aug 14 1906
The weekly list shows remaining mail for women Clara B. Davis Lora Chambers Blanche Hays Mrs Etta Siples and men including Charles Archer Leslie Burris Ray Buckley James Cole W A Carson Frank Dennis J B Fleener W H Gross F L Hunt and others. Postmaster E C Faith notes advertised letters incur one cent fee.
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Washington Post Office
Clara B. Davis
Lora Chambers
Blanche Hays
Etta Siples
Charles Archer
Leslie Burris
Ray Buckley
James Cole
W. A. Carson
Frank Dennis
J. B. Fleener
W. H. Gross
F. L. Hunt
F. Hughes
J. J. Hooper
Dr. C. W. Jones
H. A. Mehesney
T. J. Morrison
Fred L. Martin
C. M. Jones
William Stewart
Robert F. Weems
Births Reported for Nine New Arrivals in Local Homes
Mrs. William L. Bennett welcomed a daughter followed by announcements from Veale township Ogden street and South Washington. Families Welcomed include Wonders Wykoff Veale Berry Ragsdale Colbert Hyatt and Denby Ragsdale. The list notes nine newborns across area households.
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Colbert
James Colbert
South Washington
Hyatt
Walter Hyatt
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Residents
Elmer E. Peed and Rufina Wykoff. William Hanes and Elizabeth Quassy. Liam E. Canary and Ethel Helphinstine. Jesse McRea and Bessie Spaulding.
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Hanes-Quassy
William Hanes and
Elizabeth Quassy
Canary-Helphinstine
William E. Canary
Ethel Helphinstine
M'Rea-Spaulding
Jesse 9, McRea
Bessie Spaulding
Hatfield Palmer Co versus Decker mechanics lien case
Hatfield Palmer Co. sues Jacob W. Decker and others over a mechanics lien. The action seeks judgment and resolution of the lien attached to a project in question. The case involves parties likely connected to construction and contract claims.
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Hatfield Palmer CO
Decker
The
Hatfield & Palmer Co
Jacob W. Decker
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Bonham
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C. E. Ragsdale
Cecil Maxey
Cecil
William F. Maxey
Mitchell
G. W. Walker
Charles Walker
Maxwell's Addition
Bloomington Court House
Posey Will
Phoenix
Qrade
National Lead Company
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Abraham Hasler
J. A. Palmer
Mar’ Cellus Jones
J. W. Baker
Milton Fitzgerald
Franklin Brandon
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Miles G. O’neall
Mary Brandon
Miles’ G. O'Neall
Rufus Peachee
Miles G. O'Neall
Rélla
Edgar T. Laughlin
Odon
Pensinger
J. M. Colbert
C. B. Colbert
Campbell's
Homer E. Roach
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Walter J. Hubbard
John Isenogle
E. W. van
M. J. Carnahan
Washington Pt
E. C. Faith
Bennett
William L. Bennett
Wonders
Gus Wonders
Wykoff
Walter Wykoff
Ogden Street
Veale
William Veale
Berry
William A. Ber
Denby Ragsdale
Rm Buy
Daviess County
Hatfield & Palmer Company
Washington, Indiana
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M. J. “Arnahan Co
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