Proposal to Improve Epsom and Elnora Roads in Davie County
A detailed 1907 Davie County report outlines drainage grading and graveling of several roads including Epsom and Odon, Montgomery and St Michael's, Epsom and Elnora, James Dougherty, and Cornellsville roads. It includes profiles, cross sections, ditch dimensions, culverts, and material specs with total construction cost estimated at 33 440 98, and notice of February 18 1904 public vote on highway improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom and
Elnoral Road
James Dougherty
Cornellsville
Stad Ae
Oddon
Montgomery
St. Michael's Road
Elnora
James Daugherty
Fornettsville
George
Faith
Isaac W.feagans
Theodore .T. Jones
Missing Fragments From Court Case Noted
A partial OCR fragment references a court action involving Asaignee Bly and a lawyer. The readable bits point to a docket item or filing in a Diana Tennessee court, with no clear dates or outcomes. Further text is required for a full summary.
Notice of application for liquor license in Washington Indiana
A notice from William E Hawkins states that a male over twenty one will apply to the Davies County Commissioners at the next regular session in March 1908 for a license to sell store quantities of spirituous vinous and malt liquors with on premises drinking in a 10 by 40 foot room on the southeast corner of lot 42 in a two story brick building. The premises are described as in Washington Indiana formerly Liverpool and located on Main Street. The room has glass doors and windows and may be locked with entrance visible from Main Street. The exact location is part of a parcel owned by Harvey L Lockridge.
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Board of Commissioners
Barrow
Egineer Seetenet
Washla Akion
Dalless County
Indiane
Dell
Harvey L. Lockridge
Towlt
Washington
Indiana
Liverpool
Fy Daviess County
Main Street
William E, Hawkins
Meeting of County Council Special Session Notice
The Dayless county Indiana council will meet in the county auditor’s office on Monday February 10 1908 at 2 PM in special session to consider a temporary loan for the gravel road repair fund and any other business arising. Auditor Thomas Nugent Daviess county Indiana.
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Dayless County
Indiana
Thomas ‘Nugent
Daviess County
Ty We
Peoples National Bank of Washington Extends Corporate Life
The Treasury Department confirms The Peoples National Bank of Washington Indiana is authorized to extend its corporate existence until close of business January 11 1928 under the act of July 12 1882. Deputy Comptroller Thomas P Kane signs and seals the official document dated January 11 1908.
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Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
Peoples State Bank of Washington
Daviess
Indiana
Congress
Thomas P. Kane
Peoples National Bank of Washington
City of
Kane
T. P
Odd Fellows warns of impostor claiming credentials
A local notice describes Hugh Munion posing as a legitimate Odd Fellows member from Sheldon Wash. It notes his claims of dues receipts and mining interests, his use of ear trumpet for hearing, and his plan to travel to New York City with a partner seeking funds.
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Hugh Munion
Sheldon ‘Wash
Nework City
New York
Wash
Arrests Linked to Sheldon Lodge Fraud Probe
The text notes that A Manson was arrested amid an investigation into the Sheldon lodge and possible misuse of funds. It suggests Manson’s escape and mentions the Odd Fellows connection and concerns about tactics being used elsewhere.
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Manson
Odd Fellows
Sheldon Lodge
Hemenway Pushes Mine Safety Amendments in Senate Fight
Senator James Hemenway opened a dispute in the Senate against opponents as he seeks three amendments to the emergency deficiency bill. He calls for funds to study mine safety, accident prevention, and ore waste reduction with appropriations of 120000, 40000, and 20000 for 1909. He cites January 1908 mine accidents, including deaths in Indiana at Sullivan and Princeton, to support the push despite expected Democratic opposition.
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James ‘A. ‘Hemenway
Senate
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Hemenway
Enate
Indiana
Sullivan
Princeton
Missing Vincennes woman sought by sister in plea to marshal
Miss Flora Fletcher of Vincennes asks Marshal Corning for help locating her missing sister Blanghe May Patterson nee Corbin. The woman disappeared around January 20 leaving three children behind. Description notes brown hair and brown eyes, about five feet five inches tall, 135 pounds, with a photograph enclosed. Officers report no clues to date.
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Marshal Corning
Flora Fletcher
North First Street
Vincennes
Blanghe May Patterson
Corbin
Wuncore
Evansville Journal Newa Skeptical Report
Colbert near Washington walked six miles to town in forty five minutes. Bines over seven minutes clock to the hour reveals sins and joining the church.
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Evansville Journal-Newa
Colbert
Washington
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Pena Erie Anaharet
Odon Road
Township Four
Montgomery and St. Michael's Read
orjHoadway
Portland
Ouuleti
Epsom
Mary B. Fish
Bogard
State of Indiana
Fliat
Cornettsville
Andrew McCall
Dav County
Poe
Igament
Pendelreult Court
Ofdiana
Bunch
Asaignee
Bly
Attya
M'Donald
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