Proposals for Road Improvements Spark Township Debate
Notes discuss a planned system of improved roads in Washington township and a proposed bill to fund streets. Voters in Barr township head to the polls Tuesday January 26 to decide on the improvements amid concerns over expenses and benefits. The report also cites county actions including an Oklahoma trip by County Attorney Mattingly and objections by County Assessor Daily to expense claims, highlighting cost scrutiny and public interest in road development.
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Washington Township
Barr Township
Peele
Barr
City council debates rock pile for vagrants and jail plan
Council discussions center on establishing a rock pile in the county jail yard to feed and shelter vagrants while charging them for meals. Mayor Clark argues state law allows jailing for nonpayment. committee to consult county commissioners and report at January session.
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Clark
U. S
Roby and
Costello
Alexander
Local Farming Notes and Community Updates
Farmers sold corn in the vicinity this week with Elmer Edwards returning from Indianapolis to visit business college. George Hill came back from Columbus after a brother accompanied him home, and Chris Wmery Latthook returned from Indianapolis with a car load of hogs for himself and William Scudder and William Ragsdale. Rev J Tu Hudging of Washington will preach at Mt Olivet Church next Sunday at 2 30 PM and conduct services there every second Sunday.
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Washington
Elmer Edwards
Indianapolis
Business College
George Hill
Real Estate Transfers and Advertisements Mixed Listing
A batch of property transfers lists numerous deeds from Adolphus G Williams, Henry Hitchcock, The Washington Commercial Club, Thomas J Alford, WK Weaner, Robert W Mason, Abraham H Paith, Thomas L Sullivan, Fannie O Culmer, George W Chandler, Hugh McKernan, Mary E Mundy, Charles W Freeman, Mitchell B Fisher, and others, detailing parcels, grantee names, and dollar values. The page also features a bicycle calendar note praising Pope manufacturing and assorted ads for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, phonographs, and holiday travel fares from the B&C line.
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Adolphus G
Williams &W
Mary L Davis
Washington Turners Ist
Henry Hitchcock
Nancy Courtney
Washington Commercial Club
Cincinnati
Washington Commercial
Wm. F Watson
Wim
Donald
Elnora Crary
Thomas J Alford
WK Weaner &W
Curtis Myers
Robert W
Mason &W
Albert H Dillon
Abraham H Paith
Elizabeth Myers &H
Nancy J Alford
Fannie O Culmer &H
O E Pershing
Crookes
George
Jerrolds of Elnora Arrested After Barroom Fight
Ed Jerrolds, former Elnora bars keeper and ally of Arch Yazel, was brought to town by Marshal Mathewson and jailed after a brief confrontation with Jane Bennett. Jerrolds, head bandaged, fought both men during the incident. Earlier, Jane Bennett sought payment and was struck by Jerrolds. The marshal used his mace to restore order. Jerrolds has prior jail time. Also, the mayor’s court continued the assault case of Mrs Enoch Cheek against Mrs Mary L Cheek to Tuesday afternoon.
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Thureday’s Daily
Ed Jerrolds
Elnora
Arch Yazel
Thomas Mathewson
Janes Bennett
Elnora Hotel Veeper
Grand Central
Jerrolds
Jerrolda
Marshal Matthewson
Bennett
Enoch Cheek
Mary L. Cheek
Clark
County road contracts set gravel plans for Eleventh Street
County officials approved gravel road work from the 8 O S W railroad to Main Street and to ported limits on the State and Porteraville road with uncertain sixty foot section left unimproved. The agreement totals 800 dollars and covers accessions to Maysville M E church and Bickner Baptist revival gains plus local church evangelist events.
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Eleventh Street
Main
State
Porteraville
Purdue Winter School for Farmers Opens January Third
Purdue's sixteenth winter school for agriculture opens January 3 with Daviess county representation. The program offers practical courses in agriculture horticulture dairying and animal husbandry designed to aid farmers entering the war effort. Topics include beef and dairy cattle sheep and horses, plus origin history development and judging of breeds. Lectures readings and practical handling are featured.
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Purdue
Daviess County
Water Shortage Strains Alfordsville and Reeve Township
Residents voice complaints over severe water scarcity with wells running dry and drinking water in short supply. Farmers haul water long distances as famine threatens health. A separate item notes a birthday surprise for Samuel Coleman of Washington area with neighbors, music, and refreshments.
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Alfordsville
Reeve Township
Samuel Coleman
Washington
Katie Smith
South Washington
Emery Lett
Dan Winterbottom
William Jones
Mr. Coleman
Political Notes on Democratic leadership and Indiana race
Democratic District Chairman Gilbert Hendren and allies back State Chairman W H O'Brien for governor. Hendren seeks state chair and Dr Saim Quillen of Linton for district chair, saying the second district is solid. Senator Gyrus E Davis of Bloomfield circles a possible Congressional run while Indiana leans Democratic next year. Reports say Senator Davis is not discussing candidacy. attendance at the Linton powwow is planned. Witnesses in the Gilleapie case remain to be presented before the grand jury. testimony from one side is pending.
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Gilbert Hendren
W. H. O'Brien
Hendren
Saim Quillen
Linton
Gorman
Gyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Congress
Yeaterday
Indiana
Indianapolis
Reeve township road volunteers planned for district
From the Daviess County Institute in Alford ville last Friday and Saturday volunteers offered teams for dragging roads. Mr King’s plan to improve roads may be adopted by trustees if trials prove successful. The institute drew good attendance with interest in farming education and road talks.
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Daviess County
Tulin
Tong
King
Armers
Millers
Vns
County Council to Meet in Special Session
County Council is hereby notified to meet in special session on Tuesday December 29 1908 at to transact such business as may come before the council in Washington Indiana. Auditor Davi Romagnugent signs notice.
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Washington
Indiana
Interstate rail rates and timetables noted for Sunday services
Interstate rates and timetables appear with references to goxuectin dates parlor cars and ticketing details. Mentioned are McDoxau and O P McCanrr with Washington as origin or destination and G P A Cinch in the context of railroad provides dates and service notes.
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Aeieesssceesese Bie
Sunda Eewaeset
Tims
Goxuectin
Oate
Bae McDoxau
Tek Washington O.P. McCanrr
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