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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1907

Page

3

Maryland Home Coming to Feature Baltimore Festivities

The Maryland Home Coming Association plans an extensive program in Baltimore with an electric pageant grand military and naval display and a parade. Visitors will tour the U S naval academy and state house while special transportation rates aid travel with Peggy Stewart day pilgrimages to Annapolis. Governor Warfield issues invitations and seeks former Marylanders to provide names and addresses for invitations.

Baltimore Annnepolis Peggy Stewart United States Naval Academy Walters Jamestown Secetary Association Fidelity’ Building Maryland

Missionary Don Nichols Speaks on Chinese Women

Rev Don Nichols field secretary for foreign missions of the Methodist church preached morning and evening at First M E. He described Chinese attitudes toward women, criticizing Confucianism and praising elevating standards for women. Nichols, credited as a persuasive speaker, recently spoke at the district conference, with a strong choir enhancing the services.

M. E Don Nichols Foreign Missions Methodist Church Macred Nichols China Confucianium

Colts Battle Ends In Controversial Loss

The Colts, a Washington based team of young players, traveled to Montgomery Sunday afternoon and suffered a disputed defeat. The Montgomery umpire, allegedly tied to the miners' team, ruled several calls as fair that Colts supporters claim were foul, shaping the 7-10 score by the fifth inning before a substitute umpire arrived.

Colts Washington ‘Young Montgomery

Townsman notes long fight favoring Incorporation

The piece discusses a major push for municipal incorporation in a leading town with a population around six to seven thousand. It notes a city governed by a three member board and hints that Sunday activities mirrored ongoing local developments. The Colts are expected to play in Cannellburg next Sunday.

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Wakefield Strikes It Rich In Kentucky Land Deal

Colonel Wakefield, a well known local figure, made a profitable real estate move in Kenthickty Kentucky. He previously bought eighteen acres near Shedbyville, platted Green Lawn and Brightwood additions to Bedford, and saw limited sales. At auction Thursday all land sold for 14 000 dollars, covering land costs and platting. Traction line construction may enhance value for future residence lots along the new route into Shelbyville.

Wakefield Bbatard Democrat Kenthickty Colonel Wakefield Shedbyville Greenlawn Brightwood Bedford Ittox Shelbyville Louisville Yville

Runaway carriage injures two children on Petersburg road

Mrs. August Compaunds saw two children about five years old ride a runaway horse cart toward the Petersburg road. The vehicle tumbled along for a quarter mile after the horse bolted, badly damaging the cart. Mrs. Comparios and a reliever were later taken home by Shanks.

August Petersburg Vonderschmidt Comparios I. Shanks Washington

Engineer pins in frmxas in Deviess county death notice

Engineer W R Grismore a resident of Deviess county died at his Dallas Texas home on July 5 in an accident report from the local county desk.

W. R. Grismore Deviess County Dallas Texas

Depot Dabeyrene Arrest Update Sparks Clash Over Leadership

A fragmented note reports arrest of ex leader Ye espa amid tensions at depot. Authorities argue power vacuum while workers seek stable management and procedural clarity on succession. Local unions call for orderly transition as investigations continue.

Governors Speech Delivers Moral Standards Charge

In Cuiautaugus New York Governor Hughes argues moral standards remain sound amid temptations from modern life. He cites public duty, truth in government, and dangers of private privilege, urging leadership free of self serving motives and vigilant public oversight.

Cuiautaugus New ‘York Frughes Wald

Estate of Grismore Ties City to Dallas Burial

The obituary notes J. Grismore of unknown origin moved to Pueblo in 1876 and held an estate valued between 815000 and $18000. A well-to-do man, he belonged to several fraternal orders and was buried Sunday July 14 at Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas. The Herald received the death notice from the widow, related to J. W. Wilson of Bedford.

Pueblo Colrado Grismore

Heirs sue for Morton Place lot in Indianapolis case

A federal suit in Indianapolis names We ie J. Monroe and Alice V. Geeting as plaintiffs seeking succession of a Morton Place lot. David M Geeting allegedly sold part of the estate held in trust for his two daughters and conveyed portions to John W. Walker and Aaron B. We, with Mary J. Howe and Ada Lehman involved. The complaint also seeks $1000 in damages and requests the court to determine ownership and restore the heirs' property rights.

Morton Place Indianapolis We Ie J. Monroe Alice V. Geeting Alpin Monrie Cleveland Ada Lehman Abraham ‘Lehman Mary J. Howe Lete Vance Geeting John W. Walker Walker Aaron B.we Ada, Lehain Geeting

Coxey Announces Nationwide Campaign for Public Ownership

Jacob Coxey said he will travel with followers across the United States in a Pullman train and portable tent meetings to advocate state and municipal ownership of public corporations. He vows to personally fund at least $2000 and insists his ideas are not abandoned despite the broad scope of the plan.

Coxey United States

Daviess County Farmers Hold Hope For Record Corn Crop

Farmers in Daviess county report wheat and oats near completion with poor yields this year. They anticipate favorable weather over six weeks could produce the largest and finest corn crop in years. Worm damage and weeds affected oats, but corn stands strong despite earlier slow ripening and a light frost.

Daviess

Weather Outlook Threatens Early Frost Hit on Fruit

The season faces a looming early frost possibility that could jeopardize ripening fruit. Forecasters warn that a sudden cold snap in late autumn may hasten or hinder maturation, prompting growers to monitor conditions closely.

September Arrives with Autumn’s Call to Labor

The Courier-Journal editorial notes September's approach signals a shift from play to work, urging readers to feel the season’s transformation as leaves, breezes, and early dawns mark the city’s change. It emphasizes readiness, a renewed ethic, and the return of seriousness with autumn.

Tekanan Courier-Journal Eptember Simmer Lus

Trial Calendar For State V. Wallace And Others

A legal listing outlines the trial calendar with state cases and probate dockets. It lists defendants including Wallace, Perry, Alva, Buckley, Kitlion, Heskett, Hooker, Trosper, Kelly, Hath, Har, and others across multiple court days and docket entries.

Perry Alva Buckley Ley Heskett Statte VE. Avel Hooker Trosper Kelly Har Mink Mala Dalby

Barber Union Sets New Shave Price Beginning October First

The Journeymen Barbers Union of America votes to raise shave prices to fifteen cents, effective October 1, at their regular monthly meeting held on the last Monday. All patrons will pay the new rate.

America Sesson Remnay

Local Union of Barbers Organizes in 1903

Fragmentary text shows the local union of barbers forming around 1903 with references to October and December events. The record preserves the act of organization and related dates without full context.

Appointed Clerk at Vincennes Post Office

Theodore Jackson, formerly a clerk at the Meredith hotel, has been appointed a clerk at the Vincennes post office and will begin duties next Monday morning. He is a son of George Jackson and well known in this city and Reeve township, and recently married a prominent societywoman of the Old Post.

Theodore + Jackson Meredith Vincennes Ala Monsey Jackson Grand George Jackson Reeve Township Old Post

Liquor license notice in Montgomery and Barr township

Notice to voters in Montgomery and Barr township Daviess county Indiana that a white male over 21 and president of Soldiers Ship over ninety days seeks a liquor license. The application to the board of commissioners will be heard at the next Sept 1907 session in Washington Indiana at the courthouse. The site is a two story frame building on the Washington and Little Orleans road with described lot lines and street frontages.

Montgomery Barr Township Daviess County Indiana Board of Commissioner Thelf Court Washington Igat Ini Little Orleany Point Southy Fiahie Washington and Little Orleans Nore

Notice of gravel road contract letting in Daviess County

The board of commissioners of Daviess County Indiana will hold a gravel road letting on a Saturday at 2 p m in the auditor's office Washington Indiana for contracts bid by William T Walker et al Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office The notice is signed by Auditor Thomas Nugent and dated August 24 31

Daviess County India Washington Board of Commissioners of Board of Thomas Nugent Daviess County Tndigua Viess, County Indiana Veale ‘Township Board ‘of Commissioners Capees County Auditor’s Lew W. Bry Board of County Commissioners Edith Thomas Nugent

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