City Attorney Abolition Battle in Washington Indiana
The Democratic council abolished the City Attorney's office to oust Elmer Hastings, then recreated it after pressure. John H. O Neal was appointed to serve with a $600 yearly salary, while Hastings faces a possible four year term ending 1902. The dispute involves legality, salaries, and tax payer costs amid local political tension.
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Elmer & Hastings
Hastings
Mayo
Cil
Council
J. H. O’neal
Mr. Hastings
Washington
Indiana
Siad Elmer Hastings
Hoffmann
Daviess ' County
City of Washington
John H. O'Neal
Common Council Ito
Tolbert Chapel Revival Sparks Local Interest
EPSOM reports a revival series led by T W Winkler at Tolbert Chapel with growing anticipation. Notes mention community figures like Hurshel M Arlen returning home, Mr Poindexter securing a Piedmont Tobacco Co. post, and Richard Ty Burrell appointed deputy secretary of data, highlighting local ties and upcoming events.
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T. W. Winkler
Tolbaerts Chapel
Jerome Ree
Benjamin
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
South
Polis
Hurshel M Arlen
Odon
Toucini
Hewitt Poindexter
Misa Bertha Morrell i
Gdo
Talberts
Bor
Seth. Williams
Arson Byer
Luther VanWinkla
Iordayilla i
Barrell
Richard Ty Burrell
Daviess County
Don
John Pes
Stan
Natural Gas Franchise Sought by Vincennes Company
Vincennes city council discusses granting a natural gas franchise to the Washington Water and Light Co. They propose gas mains within eighteen months, five miles laid in two years, with rates 30 cents per 1000 cubic feet for domestic use and 15 cents for manufacturing. Ebner and Adams present. committee to study ordinance. Mayor and all councilmen attend. City Attorney position created and filled.
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Washington ‘Water & Light’ Co
Barr Sonal
Egin
Theyi
Adams and Ebner and Teir Company
Hall
Leach
Kansas
Indiana
Ebner and
Adams
McGehee
Summin Murphy
Hoffmann
Downey
Touboil
E. E. Hasti
John H. O'Neall
Lowney
McCrisaken
Small
Local Glendale news and farming notes update
Roads are in good condition and prospects for a wheat crop appear flat. Farmers report prices for crops and livestock, with hogs around forty cents, eggs at twenty-four cents, and other goods noted. Protracted meetings at Ebenezer continue, and various residents are mentioned including Ellis, Gaither, Horrall, and Arthur.
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Ebenezer
Ellis
James A. Gaither
Zella Horrall
Amfortisville
Ricks i
Abs
Arthur Istre- Rofingstart
George H. Chapman
Farmers Institute
Denby Russell
Dtisa Daily
Gregory & McCafferty
Washington
Chapple
Menden
Nebraska
J .R. Arthur
C. P
Union
Jed. Gregory
Tlee
City Council Proceedings Report Highlights Actions and Finances
Treasurer T G Underdown sought warrants totaling 1393 50 to pay brick street bonus and interest, with a December 1 cash balance of 197. Fire Chief Feagans reported two November fires causing $10 damage. Marshall Call noted 28 arrests in November. An ordinance to ban jumping on moving street cars passed unanimously with a five dollar maximum penalty. Collier Shovel Co accepted second Proposition. John Hand sanitary policeman to be dispensed after December 12. Clerk to notify Fire Alarm Co to service system before five year guarantee expires. Council committee Hoffmann Lemmon Small to inspect Joe Moore weed assessment claim.
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Mt and
Winton
T. G. Underdown
Brick Street
Underdown
Feagans Ret
Collier Shovel Company
John Hand
Jones
Hoffmann, Lemmon and Small
Joe Moore
Letting Notice for Blank Books and Stationery, Daviess County
The Board of Commissioners of Daviess County Indiana will receive sealed proposals for blank books, records, and stationery for 1901. Bids are invited for three classes: blank books and special ruled blanks. legal cap stationery and similar materials. and printed letter heads envelopes and related items. Plans are on file in the County Auditor's office for inspection. bids due at one o'clock p.m. December 10, 1900. Robert Russer, Auditor.
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Board of Commissioners of
Daviess
Indiana
Aia
Board of Commissioners
Daviess County
Washington
Robert Russer
Omega Oil tale from Europe sparks U.S. sales surge
A Boston man recounts a European honeymoon turned medical quest. After his wife sprained an ankle in Paris, a Swiss healer’s green oil revived her. a chemist confirmed its promise and the man later promotes Omega Oil as a universal pain cure, recounting cures for rheumatism lumbago and more and urging pharmacists to stock it.
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Dave
Boston
Europe
Paris
Switzerland
Pratense
Lin
Cou
London
Ami
Binet
Dan
Olnce
Hoe
Syracuse
N.Y
Anil
Newport
Pennsylvania
Keystone
America
Omega
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Elmer Hastings He Tha Ho
South Street
Wilson
Epsom ‘News
Montepan
Hestay
Vincennes Company
Barr Field
H. O'Neal
Cuy
Charles Summers
James Jordan
William Wykoff
William McGriskan
John H. Feagans
Thomas
Williams
Hastilary Police
Wiliam Sinclair
City Telling
H. Mi
Swords
Salary Ag. S
NEWS
Glendale
Akester
Farina
John Akester
Thomas Medcalf
R. G. Shafer
Shea
Eaer
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