New Officers Elected At Ladies Auxiliary and M W Camp
The Ladies Auxiliary of the I A of BE elected officers led by Past President Sophia Har and President Oral Hunt. The M W. L Camp named officers including Past Consul Charles Nellis and Consul Ford Gross. A plan for an oyster supper before Christmas was formed inviting members and their families.
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Correspondiai
Cae Ples
John Thompson
B. Boyd
Francis Rodarmel
Jake Beltman
Fannis
Neal
Mattids ‘Watson
A. Ackley
M. F. Burke
I. A
Sophia Har
Oral Hunt
Nices
Elizabeth Jay
Anna
Bell Sherron
Gertrude Dailey
Julia Rafferty
Delia Fitzpatrick
Kate
AL ‘Camp
Charles
Nellis
Ford Gross
Smith
ML L
Capehart
S. Sf Ward
D. M . Vance
Charles Colbert
Sentinel
George Hopkins
Grant Lyons
Thomas Sharpless Dies in Greene County Home at 97
Thomas Sharpless longtime Greene county resident died yesterday at his Scotland home ten miles south of Bloomfield at age ninety seven. He left substantial land wealth built from Martin county tobacco years ago and arranged gifts to relatives and churches before death.
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Thomas Sharpless
Greene County
Scotland
Bloomfield
Martin County
Sugar Grove Dairy opens retail milk trade north of Washington
Claude Aikman a young prominent dairyman near Washington starts a retail dairy after years of wholesale milk and cream sales His Jersey herd is praised by H 8 Hardock from Bordue university for high test results with averages above five percent The Sugar Grove name reflects local sugar grove Jerseys and current delivery is limited to a district north of Main Street Merfalen Deliv
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Washington
Claude Aixman
Jersey
Hardock
Bordue University
Aikman -Will
Main
Merfalen
Jubilant visit honors eighty one year old Mr Kribs
The aged leader Mr Kribs, long associated with a Sunday school, received a warm greeting from friends and Mrs Kribs during a recent visit. He is eighty one years old and has been active in his community for many years.
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Kribs
Ieee
da Kribs
Hugh
Mr. Stuckey
Is PLC. C
G. A. Morgan. Co. c
William Stephenson
A. L
J. M. Perlatt
A. M. Kelso
A. J. Morton
Thomas J. Miles
G. A. Coleman
Inheritance Tax Appraisal Ordered by Judge Ogdon
Judge J W Ogdon appoints A F Burke to appraise the estates to determine the inheritance tax. Decedent’s heirs include George J Keith IL Keith I N Keith sons. Mrs O B Vance and Mrs Samuel Lutas daughters. Roy Lynch grandson WA. Cora Seth A Troy A Pearl Bertha F and others as children and grandchildren of W H Keith.
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J. W. Ogdon
A F. Burke
George J. ‘Keith
A Keith
I. N. Keith
Vance
Samuel Lutas
Roy Lynch
Cora
Seth A
Troy A
Pearl
Bertha F
W. H. Keith
Flecedert
Keep Chickens at Home injunction ordered in Madison Township
Judge J W Ogdont in circuit court granted a permanent injunction against Squiy Atchley and wife of Madison township to keep a large flock of chickens and turkeys on their own premises. Beard Overton filed suit claiming poultry foraged in his wheat and corn and damaged his crops. Overton sought damages but waived that feature. E T Laughlin defended.
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J. W. ‘Ogdont
Grand
Squiy Atchley
Madison ‘Township
Beard Overtoa
Suit Echoes Flood Damages Against Railroad
Medore Canning Co sues B and I Southwestern RR in Jackson circuit court seeking $2000. Complaint claims road grade blocked floodwaters from March storm, causing substantial property damage. case could influence similar actions and legal questions.
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Jackson
Medoré Canning Company
B. & Io. Southwestern Railroad
Reelected Clerk Leads Local Camp W C W Stuckey Milestone
At a Thursday meeting the local camp W C W reelected Stuckey as clerk for the fifteenth time, a record perhaps unmatched in the state. The article notes the camp grew from 2 to over 460 members and lists fellow officers elected alongside Stuckey.
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W. C
Thompson Inspects B and O Southwestern Division
A W Thompson third vice president of the B and O system with his staff inspected the Southwestern division Friday. They arrived on a special train from St Louis and briefly stopped. The trip aimed to review the roadbed and major structures, including new bridges at White River near Medora and at the Miami River east of Lawrenceburg.
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A. W. Thompson
iSouthwestern
St.Louis
Free From Smallpox in Washington IA
Charles Cannon, once confined at the Cottage hotel on East South Street with smallpox, is now discharged from quarantine and free from the disease.
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Washington. Ia
Charles Cannon
East South Street
Washington Citizen Testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills
A Washington, Indiana resident describes years of weak kidneys and relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Clapp's Drug Store. She reiterates in May 1912 that Doan's restored kidney function and recommends the remedy. Foster Milburn is the U S sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Milton Bassett
Offerod St
Washington, Ind
Dean
Clapp's
Doan
Madison Township Farmer Is Fined in Court
George York, a Madison township farmer, pleaded guilty to malicious trespass and assault and battery in circuit court Friday. Judge Ogden fined him $5 and costs in each case. Affidavits were filed by Rufus McCarter. The intent to murder clause of the assault and battery affidavit was dismissed by the prosecutor.
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George York
Madison Township
Ogden
Rufus McCarter
Fuel Consumption Topic at Two Employee Meetings
Fuel consumption was discussed at two employer meetings at the local shops. Superintendent of Locomotive Operation Lemly and others spoke, addressing enginemen and firemen. Evening sessions were held at the fort in the local area.
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Lémly
Enging
Ereargessons
B&O to Begin Building Eight Sheds at Local Station
Co B Kellar western agent for the B and O reports the company will start construction of eight sheds on the south platform at the local passenger station within days. City council ordered the improvement.
Purdue Graduate Carl McWilliams Lectures Farmers
Carl McWilliams a Purdue graduate spoke to about one hundred farmers in the O'Donnell Barrows Hardware rooms on Better Agriculture. He is well versed in scientific agriculture and his talk was well received. He has been engaged to present a follow up on the Grading of Reed Corn next Saturday afternoon.
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Carl McWilliams
Purdue University
O'Donnell-Barrows ‘Hardware Company
Young McWilliams
Washington Couple Licensed to Wed
A marriage license was issued last week at Lawrenceville Alabama to John O. Gregory and Hattle Hodge, both of this city.
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Washington
Lawrenceville, al
John O. Gregory
Hattle Hodge
Montgomery Conso High School Opens to Public Inspection
The new consolidated high school building at Montgomery was opened to public inspection Monday and classes began today in the handsome new structure. Several hundred patrons and taxpayers viewed the building during the inspection.
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Consolidated High School
Montgomery
Woman's Club Sells Christmas Red Cross Seals
The Woman's Club in this city will oversee sales of Red Cross Christmas seals. Volunteers will handle the sale to raise funds for charitable relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Secres
Womans Club
John Hill Sells Half Interest in New Clothing Store
John Hill disposed of one half interest in his new clothing store to 3 G Effinger. The new firm has installed a complete line of gents furnishings and first shipments are arriving.
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John Hill
G. Effinger
Corning Dance Celebrates Local Figure's Rise to Leadership
A chaotic scrawl reports a dance at Franci Dalaney's home on a Saturday in Corning. It mentions Aaron Montgomery Ward, once a day laborer, rising to a high position in Chicago through a tragic chain of health events.
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Franci Dalaney
Ruide
Carrico
Aaron Montgomery 'Ward
Chicago
Brothers and Builders: A Call for Universal Brotherly Love
A historical oration extols the obligation of all people to act as brothers and keepers. It emphasizes common humanity over great individuals, notes the dangers of selfish power, and honors those who lived quietly in service. The speaker links universal brotherhood to justice, duty, and social reform.
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Rior
Moses
Croesus
Bonapart
Lincoln
Cain
Abel
Diias
Pega Greria
Memorial Promise and Tribute for Dying Veterans
The article recalls fallen brothers and memorials to the dead, urging remembrance of their charity and fidelity. It honors members of the Washin who died during the year, including Jackson and Morton AicPhe, and stresses vows to keep their memory alive.
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Tovingland
Neral Spyre
Beriod
Washin
A Jackson
Morton AicPhe
Hiker Tony Costello Seeks Support From Labor Leaders
Tony Costello, a Galveston youth known for his long trek with a pet curveball, travels to Washington to present a labor union appeal to Mr. Gompers. He has secured endorsements from local officials and plans to fund his journey by selling souvenirs rather than accepting contributions.
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Tony Costello
Wahesee
Galveston
Costello
Mit
McCarty
Willig Hoddinott
Jelty
E. E. Forsythe
Mondhy Moarnton
Diapateh
Costelo
Weimer Prize Wins at Montgomery Poultry Show
Weimer, postmaster for Montgomery, was among the notable figures in attendance at last week's poultry show where prizes were awarded.
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DL. Weimer
Montgomery
O News
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