Township Quarantine Over Smallpox Epidemic Affects Election Board
The township reports a smallpox epidemic with about thirty cases and fifteen to twenty residents quarantined. Dr M A Ragedale oversees the effort, citing exposure and school link, with four families from Fletcher Young and others quarantined. Some object it is chickenpox, while Ex-Commissioner James Breon recovers. Republican election officers are quarantined, requiring replacements for the special election next Saturday.
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Harrisa
M.A
Dan Hoptins
Poly
Shay
Ware
Fletcher ‘Young
Ed Robinson
James Staen
Milton Wr Igg
Dan Hopkins
Ham
Robinson, Stanton Ellis
Walter Gregory
George Geevory
Alfred Senis
William Arthur
William Bt. Young
Republicah
Pee Sitch
Several Bridge Bids Opened but Not Awarded in County Court
In the commissioners court on Tuesday bids for multiple bridges were opened but exceeded estimates and no contracts were awarded. Bridges listed include Feagans over Haw creek in Barr township and others on Aikman's creek in Harticon, Pratt, Vedio, and Steela townships, with bids ranging from about 4,500 to 24,000 dollars and single bidder William H. Harris for stone abutments on the Smith bridge.
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Commissioners Court
Haw Creek
Barr Township
Feagans
Aikman’s Creak
Harticon Township
Lyers
Pratt Creek
Vedio Township
Oldest resident Fannie Graybill at Black Oak marked spry
Mrs. Fannie Graybill, a 97 year old resident near Black Oak, is described as hale and hearty with your work around the house. The note highlights her long life and sturdy condition despite her advanced age.
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Fannie Sgraybill
Black Oak
Graybill
Morton Anderson Dead at seventy two in Jasper area
Obituary note reports Morton Anderson aged seventy two living near Jasper Dubois County. He leaves a family and several relatives. The brief item confirms his death and residence with limited biographical detail.
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Jasper
Dubois
Postmaster Seeks 35 Route Additions in County Plan
Washington officials confirm plans to add roughly 35 rural routes in the county. The Postmaster Secures a promise from the Post Office Depot to implement service changes aimed at faster delivery. adjustments include new stations and a countywide route reorganization to improve mail flow along about 738 roads in Davie County.
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Sessit
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Postollico
Jeati
Davie
Sislaries
Will Probated in Eaglesville Circuit Court
The Harvey Taylor will was probated in the Eaglesville Circuit Court. The will leaves money to Lavella Raslor with witnesses J D Joseph Callatlin and others named executors. The reading signals new leadership in the estate, with references to local officials and court proceedings.
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Eaglesvilly Circuit Cours
Lavella
Raslor
J. D . Joseph
Callatlin
pPoe
Special Election Set Amid Death of Kies County Official
Voters face a special election this Saturday January 3 1008 following the death of Imand Cariahet who was elected November 4 but could not take his seat. The legislature may convene January 8 with measures of interest to working people and public schools on the agenda.
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Iman Cariahet
Kies County
Kies
Vincennes Capital Notes Local Hopes and Coal Trade
The Vincennes Capital discusses expectations for the new year including growth in industry and the coal trade. It notes Washington and Vincennes demand supplies, mentions a Wheland coal vein. Circuit Clerk Harris praises Wheatland coal and its quality. Washington aims to rival Wheatland for trade along White River.
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Vincennes
Gkir
Coghlan
Tance
Aden
Apa
Vincennes Capital
Jasper
Clansville
Fierro Haute
Thomas Harris
the Sun
Wheatland
Harris
Da‘viess County
Wonder
White River
Vinceanés Buon
St Patrick's Notes and Local Happenings
A collection of local items notes Patrick J McDonald in Montgomery and nearby residents. Mentions campaigning for Paris a Hastings representative and residents visiting Washington. Several couples and families are listed with travel plans and holiday visits amid casual social gossip.
New Year Celebrations Light up Streets and Churches
Citizens band and many attendees marked the new year with bells, music, and a large Meridian Street party. Miss Bassied hosted a midnight gathering with friends while celebrants toasted the year ahead. A diamond ring was presented to John Hair by machinists at the Buh 0. 8-W shop, and a conductor’s note referenced local road-and-employment updates alongside holiday cheer.
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Pleasart
Buh
Qachipe
Corning
Winer
Helst von Hsu
Rob
BMW
Weddings in Town Mark New Union at Home
An eight oclock wedding at the home of Russell and Cunningham united Miss Thomas Smith and Mr Hobson. Relatives and friends attended as the couple, now married, prepared to begin life together and leave for their future residence in a nearby cottage.
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Patrick J. McDonald
Mongomery
Paris
Hastings Rot
Mal Hatch
Ella Ella Bailey
Washington
Naas
Fand Sh Ufed Bailey
John Downey
Thomas Panning
Est
Lows
Pan Smith
Annie Farrel
Sau
M. Vories Wagat
Ischt
Welsh
Ontgomery
Dana Vad Sraith
Troi
O 'Eloe
Russel
Rhonson
T. Hobson
Cunningham
Ibson
Ingham
Macy
Hobson
West
Ake
Mitsy
Willan
Rei Walrdut
Indianapolish Coroner Demands Sheriff Dudley Turn Over Deposed Records
The Indiana office informs Coroner Maxwell of Sullivan that former Sheriff John S. Dudley must immediately surrender deposed records as law requires. Dudley reportedly resisted turnover, promising to comply the next day.
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Indianapolis
Maxwell
Sullivan
John S. Dudley
Dudley
Dilley
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