Commission Criticized For Hospital Site Survey
The piece argues the commission for the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane erred by sending a single expert from the Richmond hospital to inspect proposed sites. It questions authority, responsibility, and the value of expert opinion in choosing the site, urging the commission to maintain collective judgment and avoid shifting duty to one administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern
Smith
Richmond Hospital
Atest
Commission
Richmond
Repairing the Court House Defers Roof Repairs to Next Year
The county plans a 15000 dollar levy next year to fund urgent court house repairs. The primary aim is to raise money for essential rebuilding and a new roof, long overdue after years of costly, ineffective repairs. The aging structure is described as a historical blight in Daviess County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Daviess County
Sit
The City Campaign Reflects Republican Challenge
The piece argues Republicans must offer concrete reforms to win city control. It urges candidates to end petty politics, restore effective law enforcement, and ensure honest, economical use of public funds. Without clear assurances, the party cannot succeed or deserve to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas City
Uch
Ace
Fepublicania
Camaign
Republians
Washington
Republican Leadership Sets Hopeful Tone for Campaign
The letter urges confidence in the new head of the Republican Lefty organization and calls for a decent, dignified campaign. It emphasizes party unity, support for a strong ticket, and the strong Davidas county Republican management as key for success in Washington this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Davidas
Washington
Indiana county groups push for village for epileptics sites
Local papers in Martin Pulaski and neighboring counties promote proposed locations for a state village for epileptics near Winamac and southern Indiana. Advocates highlight favorable climate and dignified commission visits to select the best site without pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Village
Martin County
Shoals
Horgooiee Tribune
Marin County
Pulaski County
Winamac
Tippecanoa River
Michigan State Line
Indiana
Lynching, mob justice and national crime debate echoed
A Chester Mass murder case stirs temper as a mob pursues the killer, then hands him to authorities. The piece praises Chester residents for restraint and condemns lynching as murder, citing Sumner and a Texas burning atrocity. It notes Vincennes residents grumble over a cigarette arrest in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Mass
Indianapolis News
Indianans Debate Cigarette Law And Public Health
A long editorial discusses cigarette laws, public morals, and enforcement. It critiques legislative prudence, praises officers enforcing bans, and comments on a planned epilepsy village site in Bedford and the broader health issues across southern Indiana. It mentions Typhoid prevention, pest control, and political campaign dynamics in Indianapolis.
County Charities Board Declines Infirmary Service Debate
The new county board of charities will not pursue the dispute over religious services at the infirmary or investigate the superintendent amid a minor complaint. It plans to study infirmary management and other institutions, aiming to improve inmate conditions and suggest reforms when advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Barities
Corstann
Political maneuvering noted in post demo F ballot talk
A fragment discusses tagging Democrats to profit from tactical blunders, suggesting strategic aims during campaign demos and the perceived value of timing in political messaging. The tone implies critical commentary on exploiting opponents for advantage.
Local Social News Highlights from Montgomery Area
Montogmery updates record numerous visits and travels. Elisha Vaughn and Carrie Stone are noted as ill or visiting in various towns. Several residents like James Brothers, Frank Hunter, and Julia Gates are seen in Washington and Tri ton. Others travel to Loogootee French Lick St Louis and Indianapolis with family and work notes. Wheat in the neighborhood remains damaged and unthrashed due to sprouting.
Community Visitors Share in Local Homes
Carrie Dayton from Missouri visits John M Mison and family while Thelda Watkins and family from Plainview stay with Lovell and Charles Smith of St Paul. Bree Smoot visits Jane Craig in Otwell. Alvay Dayton of Cincinnati visits sisters Margaret and Della Dayton. Margaret Dayton returns from Danville school. Frank Greenwood from Washington visits Grant Taylor in Pleasant Hill. Goethe Slater from Washington visits Callie Templeton Greensburg and Elgie Allison Pleasant Hill. Lovell Smith hosts a Friday night gathering for Miss Luna Templeton Greensburg and Mrs Charles Smith St Paul. Earnest Sutherland's twenty fifth birthday is celebrated with family including Myrile Stnokey, Della and Margaret Dayton, Goethe Slater, Callie Allison, Lina Templeton, Boone Bingham, Hugh Allison, Frankland Hugh Cosby, Elmer Stuckey, Clarence Evans, Alvin Dayton and Fred Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg Ig
Lovell Smith
Charles Smith
St. Paul
Bree Smoot
Pleasant Hill
Otwell
Jane Craig
Alvay Dayton
Cincinnati
Margaret
Della Dayton
Margaret Dayton
Danville
Frank Greenwood
Washington
Grant Taylor
iGoethe Slater
Callierea Templeton
Greens
Elgie Allison
Luna Templeton
Greensburg
St.aul
Myrile
Stnokey
Della
Dayton
Goethe Slater
Callie Allison
Lina Templeton
Boone Bingham
Hugh Allison
Frankland
Hugh Cosby
Elmer Stuckey
Clarence
Evans
Alvin Dayton
Fred Allison
Washington Visits and Weekend Gatherings Report
J W Parsons wag at Washington Saturday. Ww H Dougherty at Epsom Brndsh Cave to North Da kota Aug 22. Verny Reed called and friends in Sugarland Sunday. Omer Caynes attended lodge at Odon Saturday night. Frank Ingalls of Winora was here Sunday the guest of his parents. Clayton O'Brian and Elias Perkins were at Washington. Ollie Emery of Washington attended the picnic here Wednesday. The picnic by St Michael Church was a success. Misses Ida Potter and Jonas Wilson were guests of Miss Addie Daugherts Sunday. Anthony Wilson and family of Terre Haute were guests of relatives here Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Parsons
Washington
Ww. H. Dougherty
Epsom
Brndsh Cave
North Dakota
Verny Reed
Sugarland
Omer Caynes
Odon
Frank Ingalls
Winora
Clayton O'Brian
Elias Perkins
Ollie Emery
Michael Schurch
Ida Potter
Jona Wilson
Addie Daugherts
Anthony Wilson
Ffamily
Terre Hbhute
Secretary Talks Visit by State Charity Chief to Washington County
Amos W. Butler of Indianapolis, secretary of the board of state charities, visited the city for a conference with the local board of charities. A meeting discussed fall and winter work, followed by inspections of the jail, county poor infirmary, and orphans. Butler praised the local board and predicted improvements under county oversight, noting progress since his last visit about a year ago. Local board members included Josiah G. Allen, Rev J W Baker, Henry E F Vollmer, Mrs M S Hastings, Mrs J Beltman, and Mrs William Heffernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
Indianapolis
Board of State Charities
Board of Charities
Hboare
Butler
Vincennes
County Board of Charities
Washington
Daviess County
Indiana
Josiah G. Allen
J. W. Baker
Henry EF. Vollmer
M.S. Hastings
J. Beltman
William Ifeffernan
Postmaster Terms and Local Political Maneuverings
Congressman John C. Chaney spoke in Bedford about postmaster terms eight years and opposed reappointing anyone who has already served two terms. He denied backing L. V. Buskirk for Bloomington and noted a Terre Haute meeting among Buskirk supporters. Chaney favors Henley ally Joseph H. Campbell for the post at present county clerk and may side with Henley’s faction as he considers candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
John C. Chaney
L. V. Buskirk
Bloomington
Buskirk
Terre Harte
Chaney
Joe E. Henley
Henley
Joseph H. Campbell
Judge Chaney
Campbell
Deaths A J Patrick Near Alfordsville
A J Patrick died Monday morning near Alfordsville from blood poisoning linked to gout. He lived on a farm three miles south of Alfordsville and was about sixty eight years old. Born in Dubois county near Haysville, he moved to Daviess county twenty years ago. He leaves two daughters Mrs Dolefe Brown and Mrs John Harris, two brothers Elbert and William Patrick, and a sister Mrs Jane White Patrick. He was a member of F A M O and TI O O F and attended M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Patrick
Alfordsville
Patrick
Doubois County
Haysville
Daviess County
Dolefe Brown
John Harris
Elbert
William Patrick
Jane White
F&a. Mo
Loogootee
M. E. Church
Visiting Locals and Out–of–Towners Drop In
Jossed John Walsh visits. Miss Dott McDoard and Homer Rahey were here Sunday. Miss Hannah Gavanaigh of Cincinnati visits her parents. Mrs. Kate Brennan of Washington stays a few days. Miss Sacha Queen returns from Washington after two weeks. Mr Bridget and Anna Reilly of St Louis visit with their parents. Charles Carrico returns from Denver, Colorado after a week. Friends honor Michael Bennett on his sixtieth birthday. Miss Kate Cahill, Miss Rose Cahill and Willie Cahill visit Agnes Hunter. Rev Frederick Target plans a picnic at St Patrick's church on August 22. Miss Frankie Ferris returns to St Louis after a few days with Mrs James Ferris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jossed
John Walsh
Dott McDoard
Homer Rahey
Hannah Gavanaigh
Cincinnati
Kate Brennan
Washington
Sacha Queen
Bridget
Anna Reilly
St. Louis
Charles Carrico
Denver
Colorado
Michael Bennett
Kate
Rose Cahill
Willie
Barr Township
Agnes Hunter
Frederick Target
St Patrick's Church
Great crowds at the picnic threaten law and order turn out
A large crowd gathered in the Athens area of Daviess County for a fraternity picnic. A women’s committee toured drug stores asking proprietors to refrain from selling whisky and beer during the event. Proprieties gave no promise to the women. A vigilant watch on the grounds continued as contests for oldest man, baby, soldier and crankiest person were held. John C2 Chahey spoke. Odon reports a large turnout, possibly the biggest in the county’s north part for this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Gdon
Aes
Athens
Daviess County
Igid
John Hayes
Sue Arford
All Hulett
Frank Leach
Thomas Blough
Mheil Bean
League
Spininville
Elnora
Montgomery
Washington
John
Chahey
Plenty
Odon
Rdwds
Eyer
Plensey
Plainville
Mieting
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Statistics
Local statistics page itemizes numerous real estate transfers with multiple grantees and properties. Names such as Jacob G Clark Frances Fairchild Ida Hollingforth Richard McCarg Alma Burriss and Susan Ward appear across various Washington additions and wards with deed amounts and lot references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob G Clark
Isaac Rebel
Frances
Fairchild
Ida M Hollingforth
Washington Wright, Clark & Wwson
Richard McCarg
Alma I
Burriss
Washington
Mary
Wagner
Elnora
Solomon
Ketelani
Susan E Ward
Thomas H Walla
Soloman Ketcham
Elijal Hardcastle
Ann
Ealde Lucilo
Surney
Sarah ‘I ‘Tooker
George W ‘Bollenbacher
Alfred M Shepard
Rachel J. Ferrifield
Thomas 4A
Pipe
Alexander Leslie
Rose Duffey
Michael
Wil Ham
St. ‘Paul
George Mufioch
LF Grant
Keith
Lot
Liverpool
Charles T Connaughton
Theodore ‘Smith
Ge.y
Maud Arthur
William Arthur
Martha J
Hedrick
Alma
Bridg Macauley
Hees
Feran
Hills Hackedorn
Birth Notices and Marriages Districtwide
Births list several new additions with parents and locations including Himberg Cavana_g, Cavana_pieh, and Smith. announcements reference Mrs. William Him ene, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Grant Keith Smith, and Mrs. Frank Kidwell. Marriage licenses list Roberts McCracken, Dages-cleary, Campbell-Colbert, Over ton Williams, and Snew Suits Heitz vs Hoop ingarner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts-M’ Cracken
James Roberts
Mery E
McCracken
Dages-Cileary
Christopher Daves
Cecillay Irene ‘Cleary
Campbell-Colbert
Charles Campbell
Hosa Colbert
Overton- Williams
Frank L. Overton
Martha FL Williams
Letters List From Washington Post Office Adverts
The list covers letters remaining at the Washington post office as of August 14 1905 including Women Anna Deering Laura Cook and men J Andress M Patton W J Love Joseph Brown Jack Christae DeCampo Foster Edward Lawrencedrat Thomas Lowe and others. Edward Faith postmaster and William C Berg at Jones drug store advertise one cent postage on all advertised matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Office
Anna Deering
J. Andress
M. Patton
W. J. Love
Joseph Brown
Jack & Christae
DeCampo& Foster
Eaward Lawrencedrat
Thomas Lowe
Weeliams
Brooks & Go
Edward Faith
100 Cases of Fevers Reported by Hayes and Burke
Misses Stella Hayes and Aona Marie Burke have returned from Jerre Haute after an illness run. The pair were noted for their fever symptoms and are reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleane Ik
Lac- Ville
Settement
Omrelis Parish
Mississipu
Stella Hayes
Aona Marie Burke
Jerre Haute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agia Hington Heragd
Hasprbos
Newand
Bacaniag
Managing Edite
the City Campaign
Texas
Sumner
Thajteelf
Rome
Princeton
Titan
Huma
Riiceton
Somépiody
Spencer
Hiratora
Andiana
Ohiinbug
San Jose
Chicago
Rank
Guhsaulus
United States
Theodor& Roosevelt
Rooselt
The
Springfield Republican
Anould
Gunsaults
County Charities
Elisha Vaughn
Newton ‘Cassady
Carrie Stone
William Bell
Arias Hipshur
James Brothers
Soogootee
Frank Hunter
Soogontee
Misa Afra Jager
Julia Gates
Triton
Cc. T. Connaughton
Albert Musselman
J. M. Blue
Versailles
Oho
T.K. Hayes
Mary Turnbloom
John Jones
Posey
William McBride
T. R. Raney
Marshall, WJ
E. L. Raney
Henry Rudolph
Weale Ereek
Matilda McAttee
Linton
Julian O'Neill
Bs & O
Southwestern Yards
Mitchell
Harry Drew
Ida Rittenhouse
John H. McCracken
Neely McClellan
Luton
Joseph Haag
Jasonville
Lewis Spaulding
Nytice O'Neil
George Williams
French Lick
Anna
Mary Clark
Zi William
Heffernan
Harvey Brown
Athletic City
Veale Township
Carrie Dayton
Missouri
John Mmison
Thelda Watkins
Sing
Plainvisle
Cumback
Trainor Neighborhoon
MR. Featler
Board OF County Charities
AVP Corneng
Frankie Ferris
James Ferris
North Side
Local Statistics
Ebae
City
Himburg
Wiliam Himene
East End
Bon
Cavanaug
Pierce Cavanapieh
West Main Street
Peck
Grant Keith
Snew Suits
Heitz
Hoopingarner
George Hertz
Joseph Hoopinfarner
Owen Lys
Cushman
iCharles E. Owen
Harryland
Martha Cushman
Hymilla
Ais
Bie
Bethee
Reelsoe
Smyrne
Smyrna
SLIO
Specia
Stork
J. Beitman
Walnut
Street Mills
Laura Cook
William C. Berg
Jones’ Drug Store
Hax Sone
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