Washington approves bridge fund to connect townships
Citizens of Washington township vote about ten thousand dollars for a Wabash River bridge between Washington township and Knox County. The measure passes by a large majority, aided by Vincennes merchants, who funded opposition. The bridge aims to boost local trade and farmer access, with construction contracts noted and bids invited for schoolhouse work in Barr township.
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Washington
Washington Township
Knox County
Pracinets
Bitizel
bFidut
Vincennnes Merchanta
Vincennes
Viennes
Wabash
Ale River
Dee
Vincennes Mer
Nty
Austin Kabel
Cicero
Trustes
O Barr
Daviess Coun‘ty
Indiana
J. Mullen
Said
Carhelburg
Indi Na
Wwg
Spe
Horth Rr
Barr
Office of
Solid Trustee
Montgomery
Daviesd
Schotlouses
Republican Candidate for Congress Shaped by Court Experience
The article discusses a Republican candidate linked to Hon. Ghainey and Benjamin Harrison’s administration. It notes his familiarity with district court cases and calls for support when he visits Plainville on August 20th, urging voters to back him to avoid disappointment.
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Bkhjamin Harrison
Ithself
Eragas
Sésaion
Waihin City
Widge Cte
Plainville
Fragmentary clipping yields uncertain attribution
A damaged OCR fragment mentions names Cariss and Clippinger with unclear context. Readable bits are sparse, offering no verifiable event, date, or location. Further text is needed to determine subject and source details.
Hanna's Itinerary and Political Winds in Indiana
The piece reports on Hanna era political activity and legislative battles in Indiana including Sunday baseball repeal prospects, liquor laws, and electorial hopes for Landis and Kirkpatrick. It notes Allen of Coyington predicting Landis's district win, while Kirkpatrick could draw strong Democratic support. A murder near Russellville is also briefly mentioned.
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Biz
Jing Allen
Charles B. Landise
Kirkpatrick
Howard
Allen
Howard County
Senator Fairbanks Arrives in Lafayette for Addresses
Senator Charles Y. W. Fairbanks arrived yesterday afternoon in Lafayette Indiana and will address gatherings at Pippinwood Montgomery and Fountain counties this afternoon. Local residents expect remarks on state issues and agricultural concerns amid a busy itinerary.
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Fairbank
Rural Delivery Examines 22 Applicants for New Routes
Special Agent G F Fox conducts an examination at Montgomery schoolhouse to select rural carrier substitutes for routes from Montgomery and Canalburg. Twenty two applicants, including four for Canalburg and several for Montgomery area routes, were tested with Fox expressing satisfaction at the results.
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Montgomery
Plainville
G. F. Fog
Free Verigary Service
Hell
Montgomery School House
Tural
Montgomiery
Fok
Cannelburg
William “A. Kelly
Thomas Cégiady
Cecil Clark
Fred. C. Hartis
George B. Brown
John Haag
Jedsie
A. tVan
Wrinke
Harvey
J. Brown
Wil van A
Ernest
Raney
Jod
Matthews
John A. Zinkan
Thoras
Be Davis
John F
Postponed trial in Vincennes for Tyler and Jennings in Wheatland robbery case
The trial involving Douglas Tyler and Sadie Jennings, charged with robbing Leonard Southerland, a Wheatland veteran, was postponed as witnesses testified in Vincennes. Other local cases include Brady bribery matter, and Barton and Day dispute leading to a peace bond for Day after threats and a past wheat thrashing incident.
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Cannes
Douglas "Tyler
Sadie Jennings
Leonard Southerland
Wheatland
Thaaso
Green
Ehdara
Tess Tylor
Tyler
Jennings
Ronning
Vincennes
Tae Brady
John Lrady
Brady
Father Doyle
Golat
Louis
Belord
Squire
Day
Jvasta Barton
Ber
Barton
Azo
Mineral Water Well Sparks Sanatorium Plans
In August 21 report from AL water an oil well depth 1200 feet yielded an eight foot vein of mineral water. The casing extends ten feet above the surface. Patrons of Martingville and French Lick compare favorably with Odon water. Alfred Guthrie offers to build a sanatorium if he can acquire five acres adjoining the well.
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Martingville
French Lick
Alfred Guthrie
Allen Family Reunion Held in Sugarland Grove
The Allen family reunion gathered at Sugarland Grove on Friday with a large feast and several births noted in the afternoon. Attendees included E B Hunters of Vincennes, Allen of Olney, Illinois, and Mrs Elijah Allen of Iowa, with the oldest member aged over 84.
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Allen
Sugarland
Thiday
Oldlac- Allen
Imat Iim
Vincennes
Allef
Olney
Llinoig
Ginied Lagtmbetjing
Robert Aikmah
Mertha Ailesman
Low Smead
Saloon Closures Targeted Ahead of Fourth of July
Indianapolis News reports on Indiana Anti-Saloon League efforts to shutter about one thousand saloons by July 4, 1988. Attorney Charles F Orbison cites court rulings and remonstrance limits as the lever, with saloon groups expected to back candidates who favor liquor license tightening.
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Stake
Lea Gig
Min
League
Iit
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Charles’ F Orbison
Supreme Court
Jidrney Orbison
Tg Supreme Court
Indianapolis News
Community Notes From Alfordsville Gossip Section
Alfordsville records show Austin Chandler's return and visits among kin in Dur bof County. Local events include an ice cream festival at High Rock church August 27-28 and baptisms at Portersville.
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Joby Miers
Washington
Wiliam Ham
Min Street
James Chandlers
John Chandler
St ‘Leniss
Leonkra = Wicks
Jackman
Thesday
South’ Dakota
McCord
John i H. Chandlers
Jim Gold
Elnora
W. Robinson
Alfred Weber
Tee Ou Porter
Jobe G. Lorm
Waco
Julia Yancy
Clara Porter Viatt
Ecore Agg
Oogestes
Jalex
Fred Farmer
Hedrick
Sanyal
Fnathan
Alles-dt
Babee
Portersville Fore
Lothiera
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