Notice of sidewalk assessment hearing in Washington Indiana
On December th day in the year 1809 a hearing is set at eight oclock in the forenoon in the Council chamber before a special committee of councilmen to review the final estimate for paving with brick sidewalks. The list of street segments includes West Fifth Street east side near Vant Trees Walnut Street Ogden Street Lincoln Street and Vincennes avenue among others with detailed line measurements. Citizens are urged to attend and file objections if any, as directed by the Common Council. Signed by City Clerk Philip Barton. Elmer Bastin deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saldelty
Nathaniel H Jepson
Jesse’ F McGehee
Willard Q Williams
City of
Washington
West Fifth Street
Walnut Street
West Fifth
Nsvile & Ardianapolis Railroad Company
Ogdey Street
Ogdon Fonpee and Funnig
Lincoln Street
Ogden Street
Moning
Ogdon Street
Front Street
Litcoln
Second Street
Dougterty
West Fourteenth
Vincenbed Averave
Fifteenth Street
L. Berluning
Fifteenth -Treet
Vincenn Nes Avenue
Vincennes Avenue
Boning
Ronnag Penis
Hondred
Sixteenth Street
Vincennes
McCormick Avenue
Ayer
Ayers
City of Washington
Indiana
Washinglton
Philip Bart
Elmer li Bastiy
Doubting Father Questions A Son About a New Job
A midsummer scene shows Steve under an apple tree discussing his new railroad job. The talk covers wages, duties, and the pride of progress as he explains pay and responsibilities to his father, who presses for value and worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Baldwin
Mr. H
Brakeniin
Lippincott
Struggling Girl and Amateur Fail to Get Clear Photos
In a New York Times clipping a girl, eager for valuable snaps, faces luckless first photographs. Streaks of white mar every plate while an experienced helper notes contamination from panes, and the student admits a slight lift in the black paper may have ruined the negatives. The pair recall the temptation to peek, and blame the mishap on careless handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsel
Lai Las
New York Times
Yes You Are Right Conductor Faces Odd Streetcar Scene
An offbeat Memphis streetcar incident reports a conductor angry over delays caused by a passenger from Main Street. A man complains of waited blocks while others perform odd actions including a purse signal and a shoe tossed with a dime later recovered from the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Tuan
Boine
Walt
Cere
Main Street
Ty Fen
Dans
Memphis Srimitar
Record of Historic Snowfalls in England and Scotland
A compilation notes extreme snow events from historical years. It cites a prolonged English snowfall from January to March with drifts blocking gates and walls, lasting until late May near Kinder Scout. It also mentions a severe Scottish snowfall in 1620 and a 1762 event with a single day of unusually deep snow.
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England
Jatuiry
Fle
Scotland
Courtroom Interruption Sparks Whimsical Exchange
A court scene in a pleas court features a defense witness being interrupted by the judge who quips exhaustion. The defense attorney replies with a playful accent, and observers bemusedly note the light moment amid proceedings. Other light items reference a pipe organ mishap and a joke about culture and ignorance.
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Courda
Elf¢ Hinay
Philadelphia
Lost bag with spectacles and ticket between Washington and Vincennes
A lost bag containing a pair of spectacles and a pocketbook with $4 in change and a railroad return ticket from Washington to Vincennes was reported between Cadet and Keuffmann’s store near Bedford Road. Return items to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vincennes
Cadel
Abbott Recaptured After Anonymous Letter Tip
Jack Abbott, who had broken jail, was recaptured after an anonymous letter received by Sheriff McCord led to Abbott being located in Vincennes and reported to City Marshal Robertson. Abbott was moved to Washington, with the letter writer suspected to be a rival in a volatile affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord
Vincennes
Jack Abbott
Vincennes Staing
Abbott
Robertson
Washington
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Probate Case
A notice from the clerk of the county court announces the appointment of Owen NicConn as administrator of the estate of a decedent. The estate is described as solvent with a value of 47.5. The law firm of Bostiggs Alien & Billheimer represents the administrator. The notice follows standard probate procedure in the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norige Pelgen
Elrecié Coult
Piviess
Suidi
Owen NicConn
Bostiggs’ Alien
Sheriff Sale Notice From Court Clerk
Public sale notice directed by the court clerk announces a sheriff sale under legal order. Details unreadable in OCR fragment but indicates sale process to be conducted by the sheriff to satisfy a judgment or lien. Preliminary information points to a property or asset being offered to the highest bidder under court authority.
Administrators Sale of Allen Estate
Notice of sale by administrator in January 1900 for personal property of the deceased Allen. Auction to include horses hogs hay farming tools and household goods. Terms: nine months credit with good security and 6 percent interest. attorney listed Tingtings Allen Billheimer.
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Tha
Tate
Ili
Tésidetica
Aai Alten
Olvenind Gokp
Administraté Tingtings
Allen & Billheimer
Es cAttiys
forsAdany
Tern Over a New Leaf and Get Rid of Chronic Trouble
Dr Shrum Osteopathy in Washington claims to cure chronic female rheumatism liver and bowel complaints. He offers examinations and consultations at the office corner Fifth and South Streets. References available from cured patients, per assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rik
Shri
Washington
Shrum
Electric Bitters and Thomas Frye Plant Ad Fact
A fragmentary ad-like passage praises Bitters for stomach, liver, kidney troubles and general weakness, claiming it restores appetite and energy. Mentions J W of Taavills Indiana praising the tonic and references to Dr Thomas Electric plant products. Includes farm accident notes and cautions about safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Taavills
Ind
J. Tug. Store
Divorce Ruling Marks 25 Years of Marriage
Mrs Siward Dailey of Oakland California seeks separation after 25 years of marriage. Judge Frank Ogden notes spousal burdens and allows longer evenings out, ruling the couple may live apart while affairs are settled. The decision emphasizes the strain of late nights on the wife and the need for discretion in testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Siward Dailey
Oakland
California
Frank Ogden
Eavite Lempel
Uoder
Signature Forgery Charge Highlights Chicago Newspaper Note
A fragment cites an issue about forging a signature on a check and notes a possible prison term of five to ten years. The source mentions Chicago News in a cryptic way, reflecting a historical brief on criminal forgery.
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Temple
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Cairo
Jabor
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Catiera
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Lima
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Iselplina
Sprocket
Ohio State Journal
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Fiz
Jonné
Firmeh
George H. Read
East Main Street
Cordova
Standard Oil Co
Reeve Township
Alfords‘ville
H.C. Truexove
Truetee
Veale Township
Veale
Aship
L. W
Ito
Jini
Bogard Township
Carter
Triste
Steele Township
Daviess County
Plainville
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OB. Williams
Thomas’ Jewelry Store
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Leighire
Fedsimplejateat Real Estate
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Tilliekins
Diceuse
Daviess Circuit Court
Laura ‘Gahington
Speari
Laura
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Thomas D. Surzof
Hastings
Allen & Hirlheimer
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Bale
Sheashington
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