Notable Indiana Politicians and Local Leaders Profile
The piece profiles several figures including McCarty and Hunter in business ventures and politics. It notes John McCarty’s leadership as Democratic county chair, Esra Mattingly’s legal and legislative work, and Robert Russell’s long mayoral tenure in Washington. It highlights Mattingly’s education, legal career, and state senate activity, plus McCarty’s civic influence and ties to Irish-American patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Peterabure
Patrick
Morarty
MoGasty
Peterburg
Indiana
McCarty
Liverwater
Notable Washington Attorneys and Officials in Early History
A sketch highlights Washington prominent attorney E R Hastings and criminal lawyer John H Spencer. It covers Hastings rising in Daviess County law, Spencer’s birth in Greenville Tennessee, education, and public service roles including deputy prosecutor and mayor, with references to Francis M Harned and local civic developments.
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Daviess County
John H. Spencer
Greenville
Tenn
Washington
W. Ogdon
State Senate
David Turple
United States Senate
Criminal Department of Law
Spender
Davices County Resident Active in Local Politics
A long time resident affiliated with the Republican party remains active in county affairs. The record notes his ongoing involvement and local influence through party and community activities.
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Najesroan
Davices
Ics
Republican Party
Anniversary Marked for Catholic Columbian Record Founder
An obituary style notice recalls the life of Mr. Chomel and his wife Mrs. Chomel, longtime editors and publishers prominent in Indiana Catholic press. Born in France, Chomel led the Catholic Record decades, showed steadfast Catholic faith, and lived in Loogootee Shoals and Washington. The couple, married in New Albany by Father Neyron, remain celebrated for their age and active spirit.
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Columbi
Qud
Alexander
Thisty
Bmel
R. Chomel
France
Moulin
New Albany
Chomel
Loogootee
Shoals
Washington
Indiana
Chatard
Sheme
Catholic Record
Columban Record
Father Guguen
St. Marys Parish
Louis Guguen
Thirteen Cars Burned In Erie Rail Derailed Wreck
A wreck involving thirteen rail cars on the Erie line west of Disko caused a fire that destroyed thirteen cars, seven loaded with coke. Crews moved other cars to save them. A broken truck triggered the derailment, fire tied up the line all day, and detours affected traffic. wire service through Cisco was paralyzed. The blaze began soon after derailment, likely from friction.
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Erie
Disko
Cisco
Two Deaths in Bedford Family In Morbid Tragedy
Eleven year old Ediny Rittenhouse daughter of John Rittenhouse of Bedford died Friday night at home after long consumption. Three weeks earlier a two year old son was buried. Burial for Ediny will be Sunday in Bedford. John Rittenhouse is brother in law of Henry H. McCracken county recorder elect formerly lived here. The son died of brain trouble.
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Ediny Rittenhouse
John Rittenhouse
Bedford
Rittenhouse
Heggry H. McCracken
Agent Arrest Reported In Station Case
An agent identified as W. Heorban was arrested at a station in a case involving alleged fraudulent conduct. Police refused further details pending investigation and court proceedings.
Democratic District Chairman Renominated in Indiana Convention
A three member committee reported four delegates and four alternates to the Linton convention. Resolutions backed Alvin Padgett of Davies County for a second term as district chairman, praising his organizing ability and pledge to deliver the district to the Democratic column in 1908. Delegates named were Samuel B. Boyd John Hippencer Hugh S. O'Neafl and William FitzGibbon. alternates were William Kennedy Frank Fornwald Austin E. Cabel and William Heffernan.
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Henry
Bordingtt
Cipp
John H. Spencer
Alvin Padgett
Washington
Indiana
Davies
Padgett
Spencer
Linton
Roosevelt
W Wlliam J. Bryan
Heffernan
Bryan
R Velt
Samuel B. Boyd
John Hippencer
Hugh S. O'Neafl
William FitzGibbon
William & Kennedy
Frank Fornwald
Austin E. Cabel
William Heffernan
County Council Allocates Funds in Special Session
The county council met in special session Friday to appropriate funds for deficiencies across departments. Notable appropriations include Recorder 870, Auditor expenses 336.37, Treasurer 18.94, health office 73.90, special judges 50, legal advertising 755, orphan home 156.36, court house 56, bridges 378.2, Maher drowning 11,750, Weaver bridge 233.26, and school fund forestral 400. Endowment interest 54.84 and gravel torch 200.00.
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Court ‘House
Orphan Home
Court House
Grant
Eemanent
County Treas
Fire damages Vincennes residence. mystery origin
A blaze confined to a bed occupant’s room in a Vincennes home led to a quick hose and chemical attack but required water to quell. Mrs Colbert, asleep nearby, fainted from smoke. authorities note straw and gnawed matches found in the kitchen. Owner John Downey reports light damage and insured household losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banes
Pia
Vincennes
Dr Henry McCracken Marries in Scottsburg
Dr Henry McCracken a Long Branch physician and Miss McCullough wed in Scottsburg Wednesday morning. The couple visit the groom's father Charles McCracken in Barr township and plan to reside after ties to Long Branch.
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Henry McCracken
Daviesa County
McCullough
Scottsburg
Charles McCracken
Barr Township
McCracken
Long Branch
Ill
Louisville
The
State University
Vat
Bloomington
State, Normal
Terre Haute
Washington and Daviess County figure in Twitty legend
W Twitty is well known in Washington and Daviess County for his prominence in local affairs and regional recognition, reflecting a notable presence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Twitty
Washington
Daviess County
Goshorn Marriage Announced in Clay City
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Elie A Goshorn to Charles B Goshorn in Clay City this state on Wednesday December 25. B F Goshorn father of the bride is a brother of Jesse Goshorn of this city.
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Elie A. Goshorn
Charles B
Clay City
B. F
Goshorn
Jesse
Elty
Barr township selects delegates for Montgomery convention
W G Heffernan and Hugh Quig ley were chosen as delegates from Barr township to attend the Democratic convention in Montgomery this Saturday afternoon at Linton on January 2. Alternates Symon Soeder and Thomas Gough were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Heffernan
Hugh Quigley
Barr Township
Montgomery
Linton
Symon Soeder
Thomas Gough
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Esra Mattingly
Odon
Mattingly
Gazette
Blackstone
G. T. Alford
Pike
Daviess Counties
Robert Russell
New York State
Great Metropolis
Gallatin County
Kentucky
Russell
Savilla Meredith
Mra Russell
Fester
Atingst
Washet
Southern Indiana Normal College
Orr. Hastings
Illinois
Lay City
Gardiner, & Taylor
Daviess ‘County
Par
Ij. G. Allen
Ings & Allen
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Hastings
Francis M. ‘Harned
Christian County
Ohio Wesleyan University
Indiana ‘Medical College
Harned
Ae W. Heorban
Odlbery
Washington Realty Co
Forsythe
Keifer
DR. M’cracken
Abner Sawyer
Plainville
George C. Feaster
Cambridge
Lois Tiny
Willis Wininger
Plainville M. E
Omar Sime
Myrtle Flinn
Angelsville
John Wiltur
Twitty
J. M. Twitty
Loogtee
Becca Arvey
Indianapolis
Capital City
Tuesday Erning
Loogotee
John
Ariosa
CNS Don
Afl
Cannerburg
George 8. Smith
Jesse Godwin
Reeve Township
Alfordgville
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