Wreck near Cincinnati Claims Engineer Wells
A decisive collision on the east freight line near Cincinnati killed engineer Anthony Wells, aged 36, and injured several crew members. The crash left fourteen cars wrecked, hogs and cattle dead or scattered, and investigations into possible order miscommunications continue. Wells, buried under wreckage, was removed to Cincinnati for burial. his brother took the body home to North Vernon.
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Traina
Pear Cimeinnati
Eadry ‘Wells
Wells
Sullivan
Cincinnati
Anthony Wells
North Vernon
Raymond Oleslager
New Albany
Hagerty
Indiana
B. & O. Southwestern
Herbert Durham
George W. Meyers
Seymour
Durham
W. F. Drago
Seton Hospital
Cochran
Riverside
Ifus
Kentucky Hills
Woodmen lodge to hold district meeting in Odon
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold its annual district meeting in Odon on Tuesday December 23. Prominent lodge members are expected. a program will be arranged for the afternoon at the Woodmen hall. At night George Riley of Denville Illinois a national lecturer will address the public.
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Odon
George Riley
Denville
Advisory boards prepare meetings before trustee resigns
The text notes advisory boards plan to meet on January 4 to address a trustee's imminent resignation. It stresses the boards must meet with the trustee before he leaves office, potentially forcing an extra meeting or altering planned sessions.
Circuit Court Sets February Trial Dates in Hale Castrup and Others
Judge H Q Houghton orders trial at February term 1909 for multiple Indiana actions. Hale set Feb 2, Castrup Feb 22, German National Bank case Feb 24, Fraser vs Walsh Feb 25, all described as important and hotly contended.
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H. Q Houghton
Circuit Court
Attorneya
Indiana
Harden L. Hale
Zannie Traylor
George Castrup
Phillipp
German National Bank of Vincennes
Banta Abandonment Suit Filed In Circuit Court
Mrs Emma Banta sues Joseph Banta in circuit court alleging marriage on February 18 1807 to avoid criminal proceedings and subsequent willful abandonment without support for herself or child under threat of paternity actions. She seeks at least 200 dollars and is represented by Hastings Allen Hastings and the prosecuting attorney.
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Emma Banta
Joseph Banta
Banta
Caild
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Assessors Flynn Purcell Qualify in Van Buren Veale Townships
James B. Flynn and Jacob H. Purcell, new assessors for Van Buren and Veale townships, have qualified with the county auditor. Flynn is bonded with P. H. Dyal and Metropolitan Surety Company of New York stands as Purcell’s surety. Each bondsman covers $3,000. The other newly elected trustees’ bonds were published earlier.
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James B. Flynn
Jacob H. Purcell
van Buren
Veale
Flynn
P. H. Dyal
Metropolitan Surety Company of
New York
Barr Township teachers present tribute to outgoing trustee
Barr township teachers held their fourth institute at Cannersburg last Saturday and presented the departing trustee with a combination book case and writing desk. George B. Drew will assume the duties of the office on January first.
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Barr Township
Cannerburg
George B. Drew
Congressman Cha ney Introduces Federal Building Bill
The congressman introduced a bill providing a 100000 appropriation for a new federal post office in the city. Similar measures were introduced for a federal building in Lin ton. Citizens expect Washington to receive the post office as the district's second largest city.
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Chaney
Congress
Linton
Chane
Bedford
Bloomington
Washington
Eing
Bowman brings back bob cat catamount tale from Arkansas
Sheri Willard Bowne returns after twenty five days in the Arkansas mountains with a mounted bob-cat or catamount he shot. He recounts hunting success, notes the animal’s short tail differs from the long tailed wildcat, and explains regional naming for the American wildcat.
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Odon . Journal
Sheri ‘Wilard
Bowne
Arkansas
United States
Indiana
Mr. Bowman
Circuit Court Ends Term With Hale Murder Carryover
The November circuit term closed with Judge Houghton returning home Saturday. The February term opens February first, 1909. Hale murder case paused due to juror illness, jurors to report February second. Jury commissioners Bright and Kennedy appointed. pay about 15 dollars yearly. Other cases, including Frank Neldig grand larceny, Ham Long administrator suit, and James Ford vs Ziba Graham, were continued or dismissed.
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Cirrcuit Court
Hougaton
Rhoals
State of Indiana
Harden L. Hale
Houghton
Hale
George A. Bright
Wiliam Kennedy
N. H. Jepeon
N. G. Read
Frank Neldig
Ham Long
George H. Lallit
Sarah Edwards
William Bowman
James Ford
Ziba F
Graham
Farmers Plowing As Spring Weather Aids Planting
Daviess county farmers begin spring plowing benefiting from recent rains and good soil conditions. Experts say early plowing with freezes and thaws can boost fertility, though repeated spring rains may delay sowing oats and corn. Residents note last year's oats crop failed due to late plowing and wet spells.
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Daviess County
Sanitary sewerage plan moves through council action
Washington common council Monday debated and approved a Hyatt resolution to appoint a three member committee to consult civil engineers on a general sanitary sewerage system. The panel will prepare maps drawings and specifications and report at the next meeting with cost estimates and scope.
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Common Council
Anon Nance
Washington
Thlis
Hyatt
Toi
Hopkins
Colbert
Russel
Couwell
Russell
Linz
Bulldiz Ra
Ape
Gl Hma
City of
Common “Council
City Council Advances Bond Ordinance for Southside Street Improvements
The council adopted a bond ordinance to fund concrete curb and gutter work on South Grove and Seventh streets. Bonds dated December 1 bear 6 percent interest, payable semiannually, with owners including Owen Cavanaugh and others named. Additional actions include approving a small city travel expense, hiring William Gibson as merchant policeman at $20 monthly with merchant support, and authorizing temporary sidewalk repairs while awaiting a broader concrete sidewalk ordinance.
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Civik
Gardiner
Willey
Hopkins
South
Grove
Seventh Streets
Owen Cavanaugh
Joseph Miller
Mary E. Williams
Mary Evans
Joseph Kretz
Leafy Bogard
Nancy Tidman
Elisha Hyatt
Martha Hyatt
B. F. Bruner
James H. Bruner
Ella Daugherty
Tabitha Small
Thomas Edwards
F.C. Miller
Anna M. Borens
J. B. Bowling
William J. Sullivan
Margaret H. Buckley
Anna Fogarty
S. H. Bergert
E. E. Nanny
William Ingersoll
George A. Gallagher
Margaret Karr
George A. Bright
Henry Aikman
W. H. Palmer
Linton
Hyatt
Fire Committee
William
Gibson
Dora
Hattie Meredith
Nolan
Meridian
Malin Streets
M. J. Carnanan Company
Firat
Meridian Streets, Was Referred To the Fire Committee
Wise
Street
Injured railroad worker at shops in accident
Leo Williams, a 20 year old Blacksmith in the B. and O. Southwestern shops, was injured when a hammer mis struck while a fellow worker hit a punch. He lost consciousness and was taken to his father’s home in East Main Street by the Scott ambulance.
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Leo Williams
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company
Willams
Williams
Thomas Williams
East Main Street
Scott
Oret
Blacksm
Local K of C Officers To Be Elected Sunday
Washington division of the A O 1H of Daviess county plans to elect officers next Sunday afternoon at its regular meeting held in the Knights of Columbus hall.
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Washington
A. O. 1H
Daviess County
K. of C. Hall
December Draw distributes county tax funds to townships and corporations
The county auditor will next Saturday distribute $23,173.45 from the November tax installment among townships and corporate funds. Allocations include Washington City special school 4524.99, township funds across Reeves, Barr, Van Buren, Madison, Elmore, and Steele townships, plus various road, library, liquidating debt and poor funds and corporate and street funds, totaling 23,173.45.
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City of Washington
Washington Township Fund
Cevevece Bop Poor Fund
Ahente Ys
Euy Alec
Veale Township
Sinn BI Oe
Reeve Township
Lantas Harrison Township
Caesaeald
Montgomery
Corporation Fund
Canensburg
Cegenere
Odon
Ceee
Sastsk
Madison Township
Light
Ees- Aeeee L
IBTAZ
Cp Aide
Lee
Steele Township
Bogard Township
Godwin Remembered by Reeve Township Teachers
The Institute program honored trustee Jease Godwin as he retires January 1. Teachers presented him a Morris chair and hosted a turkey dipper funded by the faculty. Godwin, a popular Republican, will be succeeded by Robert W. Cox, a Democrat, amid warm remarks and appreciation.
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Godwin
Reeve Township
Institute
Jease Godwin
Morris
Robert W. Cox
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