Willing council meeting on water closet issue and petitions
The Washington city council held its last regular meeting with most members present. A main item was a petition from the Water Company demanding an ordinance to force residents to stop using sanitary closets connected to sewers draining into Hawking Creek and White River, citing pollution concerns. The company printed notices to affected households warning of consequences if effluent continued. Other actions included discussion of the electric light trust and approving a tax-related claim after committee review, with some dissent from Messrs. Money and Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Messrs
Lem Fon
Smeltzer
City ‘Water Company
White River
Water “Company
Waddington
Indiana
Washington
City Water Company
Asid Creek
Ity Water, Company
CG. B. Gray
Phil Hart
Underdown
Iolima
Money
Alexander
Embezzlement Suspect Detected After Eladora Bank Closure
Pleasant Durham, owner of a private bank at Eladora Indiana, disappeared August 22 with about 91000 in depositors funds. Attorney Frederick Kingsland denies financial stake while Durham’s wife and brother report no word. Police nationwide alerted as Durham’s finances and ownership ties to the bank are questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Durham
Elnora
Durham Ig
Ollie ‘Miora
Atrorkgy
Cudyco
Itu
Pidasant
Durham
Chicago
Eladra
Ind
Htis
510
Forty Second Street
Frederick Kingsland
Ria la Salle Street
Hinghland
Jewill Bay
East By
Iboth
Sel l otin g the books and library delays at Selotingu
A fragmented notice outlines the Tao Library Board discussing book purchases and initial funding around $1000, with a slow path to completion and a hoped January 1 opening in 1900. It also notes the death of a local resident and a caution about possible assault prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tao Library Board
Makig
Opan Library
Garougia
Bales
Marcy
Property Shipped From Local Militia Unit
Moat of the state property held by the local militia was shipped to Indianapolis after Captain B. Cox took custody of Company D’s gear Monday night. Clothing and gear remain. ten days to turn over remaining items before the company is disbanded. State funds tied to drills may be withheld from pay as property is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atsalng
F. B. Hunison
Company D
Indianapolis
Cox
Co. D
Roberts Divorce Suit Amid Adultery Allegations
Roberts files for divorce from Maggie J Roberts claiming adultery with Samuel Jerrolds. The couple separated after Jerrold reportedly fled with a revolver from a second story window. Attorney A. D. Padgett represents Roberts. Ed Lowell, paroled convict, returned to Jeffersonville after a hotel dispute ended in gunfire. three shots were fired, but the revolver misfired each time.
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Oodk
Ind
Ed Lowell
Jeffersonville
Lowell
Labor Day Parade Plans In Local Observance
Arrangements for Labor Day next Monday are being hurried by the local A C U W lodge. An industrial parade with many firms' floats is planned, followed by exercises at Oak Grove Park. Parade forms at Court House square and moves east to East Seventh, south to Main, west on Main to West Seventh, then disbands. Cash sponsors include numerous local businesses and City Officials, Fire and Police Departments invited to participate.
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A.C
U. W. Lodge Ghd
Ood Coleberition
Oak
Grove
Main Street
West Seventh
Wa MuCarty
Neal R. Eskridge
J. Beitman
Beitman & Co
Horrah Bros
Chas
Kretz
J. J. Hyatt
J. Reinsel & Syn
Simon Joseph
C. & J. Pharmacy
iThe Economy
Fornwald & Thorpson
Smith & Winton
Hovey & Meredith
G. Stumpp
Terman Kroeger
H. L. Lochridge
tiMmith’s Son
A. Hamersley
Geo. 7
Engirt
L. Whetsell
M. J. Hayes
Kidwell & Gray
A. A. Keller
C. K. Foster
V. J. Berens
J. M. Cardwell & Co
My. Bonham’s Lone
A. Jammarino
Peter Geyer
Fred Sc
Home Telephone Company Begins Service in Vincennes
The Home Telephone Company started installing the new exchange in Vincennes today and began serving patrons this afternoon. A training period for local operators continues, with full service expected soon. President Pariden Morrison of Bryan, Ohio arrived to observe the launch and discuss progress.
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Bone Telephone
Xohangt Iain
Mra. Hoke
Electricians
the Mer
Stella Kidwell
Kgakon
Ida Cochrah
Pleo Alga
Parbiden
Morrison
Bryan
Ohio
Telephone Company
Bank Safe Opened After Heist in Durham
Bank safe opened. among the found items are $500 in good bills, $200 signed note, and other deposits. Investigators report a suspect at large as the city braces for the bank’s loss impact and a redirection of normal commerce over weeks.
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Tide
Eiions
Ind
Isafe
Predriet Kingsland
Renes
Dellars
S500
August Weddings and Local Betrothals Highlight Community
The article notes the marriage of Ben W. Clawson to Miss Stall mmott on East Fifth Street with few relatives present and a simple reception. It also reports Adam Abel and Miss Anna Chebvika wedding at St. Peter’s Church Montgomery and Henry Williams marrying Miss Woodrutt. Several locals, including J. Cheevars’ daughter, are highlighted as prominent and well liked.
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Ben
W. Clawson
Contracton
W. Barnett
Ahell—Cheevers
Adam Abel
Misp
Anna Chebvika
St. Patery
Montgomery
Migs Molt Woodrutt
Henry Williams
Squire Abell
J. Cheevars
Megorn
David Boyles
Migs
Ellen McCord
Baptist Church
Merringe
Cayle Forney
West Manchester
Bury
Amuel Reid
M. Ie. Church
Special Day Program At Baptist Church Sets Mission Report
An upcoming thursday event at a Baptist church gathers ministers from Dartess Sullivan Green and eight counties for a special Sunday senses program. Rev Miss Minnie Carnan and clerk Allen lead the session with Mrs W E Cole delivering the foreign mission report. Several Washington church members are invited to join the BPU session thursday night.
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Dartess
Sullivan
Green
Hamlet
Allen
Minnie Carnan
W. E. Cole
Washington
Local bank collapse case rocks Elnora area
The August 10 disturbance in Elnora and nearby farmers centers on financier Durham and partners Kingsland. Embezzlement charges loom as towns fail to secure deposits. people withdraw funds amid rumors and sheriff seizure of assets. The situation spreads to Odda and Sandborn as creditors press for repayment.
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Briory
Elnora
Durham
Hanlfe
Shurely Wad Sahddy
Nida
aliJihis
Kingsland
Odon
Stowe
Hese
Durhamvand
Kinggland
Ghout
Sandborn
Jasonville
Elnoray
Odda
Suse ‘Picion
Durham Kingel
Chicago
Gheriff
Indianapolis
Iew
Advertised Letters in Washington Postal Weekly List
A partial 1902 notice lists women and names such as Belmont Alice Brown Maggie Sanders Lucy Morris Marie Shyder Clara Stewart Taylor Alice in calling for the advertised. The item notes one recipient is to collect a mailed advertisement and mentions ongoing efforts to attract attention and reveal long standing common practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissington
Jadies Belmont
Alice Brown
R Cummins
Maggie
Sanders Ji Gooder
Lucy~ Morris
Marie Shyder
Calla
Stewart
Clara
Tiylor
Alice
Dent
Wil
Mattora
Fravicd
Les
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J. R. Cleete
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Amout
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Fred Ridgaland Saga
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Ragiegville
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Jefersonville
Neto Vinersaes
Vincennes
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Ulawyo
New England
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W. R
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Dao
Bae
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