Smithers Creek Drainage Case Decided by Judge Houghton
Judge Houghton rendered a lengthy decision in the Smithers Creek drainage case. The denial of remonstrants, John Eads William Bowman and Gallantineae land, was affirmed but remanded to the Commissioners to proceed under the Circuit Court judgement. The remonstrants may appeal to the Supreme Court. if not the ditch will proceed. The case covers Smithers Creek from the Southern Indiana railroad to the B I railroad bridge, affecting about six hundred people and thousands of acres, amid noted prior constitutional rulings on similar drainage laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithers Creek Ditch
Houghton
Commissioners’ Court
John Eads
William Bowman
Gallantine
Hastings
Allen
Illheimer
Mr. Ogdon
Fred M. ‘Voelle
Supreme ‘Courts
Circuit ‘Court
Nee
Smithers Creek
Steels, Bogard
Elmore
Indiana
Brosses
Obituaries from Scutis Street and Nearby Areas
Andrew J Erwin, 63, died at home on Scutis Street Tuesday morning of cancer. He leaves a wife and eight grown children. The family came from Flora Mig years ago and he worked at Whetsell shoe store. Funeral at residence at 9 am, burial Bethany cemetery. Christopher C Hamer, 18, died this morning at home near Maysville from disease. Burial at Maysville. Hiramt Chandler, Lyogostee citizen, died this morning at daughter’s home in Alfordsville. Father of Marion Chandler of Helphinstine's addition. burial Wednesday at Alfordeville. Mrs John Knight died in January at her home near Tom's Hill. age 56. Burial at Maysville this afternoon. The manuscript ends with Maurice Sunes new novels draft fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Erwin
Scutis Street
Mr. Irwid
Flora
Mig
Ag Shoerisker
Residencara An
Brown-Pruitt wedding and Bloomington political chatter
Last night at 7 45 a ceremony in the Sanctum Sanctorum was described with fusion of civic talk and local gossip. Joseph Wilson, Mayo at Washington, spoke of George Brows and Ablanda Pruitt as husband and wife amid political remarks by Cy Davis and Senator Brooks. Hamilton, a city school official, denied politics tainted by mob violence. The event touched on Indianapolis governance, cemetery management, and a broad cast of Bedford and Denison figures, including banker George McDaniel and Senator Ball arriving from Delaware County for an ovation.
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Joseph’ Wilson
Mayo
Washington
George Brows
Ablanda Pruitt
Delaware County
Denison
Ball
Jhim
Muncie
Davis Reception Honors Mr and Mrs RC Davis
Mr and Mrs RC Davis hosted a reception for about forty friends on Tuesday honoring Mrs Burke of this city and Miss Jo Herron of Indianapolis who visited the couple. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B C Davis and numerous named guests from the community and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Davis
F. Burke
Josephine Hefron
Indianapolis
Davis
B.C. Davis
James Burgholtzer
Felix Cade Gardiner
John Cochran
Fred John Thompson
J. L. Winton
Graham
A. I.cabel
B. Boyd
Logan Horrall
Omen H.H
Berri IV
Kiefer
O'Donnell
JH Wright
M Orenhan
City
Charford
Lewis and
Herron
Indiana lawmakers arrive as leaders court state aid
Indianapolis reporters describe arriving lawmakers and aides gathering in Chicago and Indianapolis. Notable figures include Lt Governor Knotts, Governor elect Durbin briefly in town, and Senator Inman planning to push a minority leader role. Carr signals support for state university funding while others discuss harbor plans at Hammond.
Local officials reappoint courthouse janitor and Orphans' Home matron
County commissioners night session reappoint Louis Lauby as janitor of the courthouse and Mrs. Vance as matron of the Orphans' Home for another year. Incumbents praised for reliability and dedication amid recent illnesses. officers largely endorse continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre- Tonnle
Vince Ito
Vance
Pextiyear
Installation aims at new officers by A C IU W
RevO in W Installation reports the A C IU W plans to install its new officers tonight at seven o'clock in Beden's hall. The list includes names such as M We Haales Allen Walter Wykott William Larrick Moran and McCullough with James G as Financier and Fried as Receiver, noting a resignation by McCullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beden
Afinara
Aeawyeue M We-Haales Allen
Walter Wykott
O.william Larrick
Indiana Assembly Holds Caucuses as Artman Isn’t Challenged
Indianapolis dispatch details the 22nd General Assembly organizing session with Samuel I Artman narrowly securing the speakership. Key figures include W J Haggard, C C Binkley, Ephraim Inman, Harmon Hutson, Clemen Pelzer, and Joseph K Morgan, as caucuses name leadership, clerks, and committees while Governor Mounts prepares a message.
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Indianapolis
Ind
General Assembly
Indignia
W. J Haggard
Senate
of State Union
B.’ Hunt
C. C. Binkley
Enue
Plaes Tin
Mip Democratic
Tlo
Lo' Elbek
Wis Ephraim Inamah
Dubois
Huffman
Madison County
Harmon Hutson
Clemen Pelzet
Boonville
Uf Wits Souret
Jon i
Wayne
Rapotntad
Suott
Joseph K. Morgan
Arion
Artinan Wash
Unanimieals
Ng Eatin
CL. Davis
Greene
William Fiden
Sryho
W. T. Murray
Connersy Ines
Indiadal
Charles Wilson
Isession
Saint Pro
C. c. Blakley
Siuing
W. W
Apne
Hayman Hutson
Angola
Clemen Pelzer
Giakittee
TH Johnsoh
Jayang Randolph
Walter J. Ball
Delaware
William A. Guthrie
Jefferson, Riple
Switzerland
Siesta
Haggard
Jeffries Relin Boxing Match Talked For February Fifteenth
The article notes a proposed boxing bout featuring Jeffries with discussion of holding the match on February 15. It cites press agency attribution and hints at plans for a special report, indicating anticipation in boxing circles. The fragment references a prominent boxing figure and suggests a public interest event.
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Jeffries‘Relin
Amer
Pax
Gazerre
Boers Repulsed in Simultaneous Pretoria Railroad Attack
Dispatch reports a coordinated Boer assault sixty miles apart along the Pretoria rail line. Heavy fighting followed with significant casualties on both sides. The Boers were repulsed, according to a United Press Association summary sent to Tur Gazette. May reflect early 20th century reporting style.
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Depitc
Tur
Curcac
Kichener
Lion Jan
Pretorian
Aur
Press Assn
Letters List in Washington Post Office for Week Ending Jan 1 1901
A listing of individuals named as fetters remaining in the Washington Post Office for the week ending January 1, 1901. Included are Mell Alford Sherman Bell Mrs Jessie Gannon Elonzo Dougherty Edith Boyles Thomas Gilmore Josephine Claris John May Mis oft Ade Dun a Stodker Mrs Adaline Jones C Yates Lydia McBay J L Miller A A Nortox Lester Pitman Emmett White Lewis Wilson and others. A note requests correspondence for the above.
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Washington Post Office
Alford
Sherman Bell
Jessie “ Gannon
Elonzo Dougherty
Edith Boyles
Thomas Gilnore
Claris
John
Ae Jones
Adaline Jones
Yates
Lydia
McBay
Miller
Nortox Lester’ Pitman
Emmett White
Lewis J
Wilson
Edward
Serer
County Cour t January term action and highway grants
Commissioners approved allowances and a deputy for County Assessor John Daily for up to thirty days. Road petitions in Washington township by Grant Keith et al were approved. Viewers named Tames Porth, GM Smith and Henry Allison. Fitzgibbon highway petition granted. Two liquor licenses issued to E Lyons and John M Bline in Washington city.
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John Daily
F. OM
Ohd
Way
Grant Keith
Washington Township
Tames Porth
GM. Smith
Henry Allison Twere
Wii Fitzgibbbon
Tger
E. Lyons
John. M. Bline
City of
Washington
Mass obituary and bank officers listed in McComb era
Mary Cevelia Sullivan died at home in McComb Mississippi on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held in the cathedral at Vincennes Friday morning. Bank officers for the coming year include Washington National Bank with N G Read as president and W M Hayes as cashier. Peoples National Bank lists M F Burke as president and R C Davis as cashier plus other officers and directors.
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Mary Cevelia Sullivan
McComb
Miss
James Mulligan
Vincennes
Mass Ashington National Bank
N. G. Read
W. M. Hayes
M. G. O'Neal
Mary Hall
F.M. Harned
J. N. Jones
John N.breen
J. E. Thompson
Plainville News Briefs Jan 6 to Friday Events
Births include a girl to Mr and Mrs Charlie Hein bang on January 6 and a son to Mr and Mrs Cy Anderson on Tuesday. Emma McCormick of near Corfet teville assists Mrs Retta Edwards this week. James F Rink and family return to Plainville after years away. Rev N F Denny visited his sons. Rev Mr Haas of Princeton assists Rev Mr Winkler in protracted meeting. Mr Sendall plans to move his family to town to run a furniture store. Rev Mr Winkle officiated at the funeral of Mrs Isaac Bennett in CorNettsville. Joe Thornell and Grace Herndon of Washington wed Sunday. Dock Booker and Sarah Lytton wed in Washington Saturday. Della Myers of Linton visited sister Mrs Alex Killion this week. Third Citizens Lecture Course to feature Hon John Z Finerty of Chicago at the Opera House next Monday. Finerty popular and lectures widely. Reserved seats available at Horrall Brothers Book Store Friday morning.
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Plainvileer
Charlie Heinbang
Cy Anderson
Emma McCormick
Corfetteville
Retta Edwards
James F. ‘Rink
Plainville
N. F. Denny
Haas
Princeton
Winkler
Sendall
Mr. Winkle
Isaac Bennett
Cornettsvile
Joe Thornell
Grace Herndon
Washington
Dock Booker
Sarah Lytton
Della Myers
Linton
Alex Killion
John Z. Finerty
Chicago
Opera House
Finerty
America
Horrall
Brothers Book
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Maurice
Ny Sunes
Brown—Pruitt
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Cy''l Davis
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Robert J. ‘Hamilton
Untington
Hamilton
iDhe
Th’ Mikado
Senator Brooks
Lawrence Kounty
Brooks
Bedford Nations Bank
Faible
iHe
Bedford Daily
Ihd
Weekly Mail
Louisville
Bedfrd
Southern Indiana Railroad
Methodist
Bedford
George McDaniel
Jeri MacIntosh
Connersville
Federal
In -Armis
Jim”Sttesman
MR. Andalrs. Davis
Mr. and
Mrs. Burks
Mrn
Josephine’ Hefron
W. E. Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Stat
State - Bo Agriculture
Chand
Jim McDonald
Nat U
Bloomington
The
Durbin
Aliddiulu
Knotts
Gilbert
Inman
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Edwin Carr
Brow
Montie
Arti
Louis Lauby
Hooster
Solons
Assembly of Indiana
Samuel II
Artman
House
Anil d
Co. Binkley
Pro’ Teni
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Samuel R. Attman
James F. Statesman
Peru
Stinefield
Reister
Ellis
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Andayy
Burns
Hgrod
Lyons
Compton
Cole
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Conroy
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Oatcabon
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Trayler
Garvin
Philipps
Logh
Bow
Williams
Palmer
Turk
Hubbard
Ith Das
Feish
Tnsurance
Lo. Lashle
Dodge
Lath
da Jn
Standeforays
BG OS
Day
Tanuary
McCrisagrn
Sata
Lay
Smoekt
Lwes
Bilheimer
Dar
Jlosso
Ato
Dillard
Effernan
Rj R. Cs
Murray
Hali
Adam Isendgle
Faeeday
City Water Co
Washington Light Co
Jabez AA
McCo
Jabez A McCord
McKernan & Denver
Orphans' Home
Mrsavennie Vance Porto
Jeannie Vance Tere
Kretz Vet
Apvenmiss
Tie GazErre
the Democrat
Albion Horrall
Treas
Nderson
Warren VanTrees
Unnigan
John Thomas Oe
Albion Homan
Pierre & Kirby
Au Littell
Carroll
Ereeen
Insanity Inquest
McCord
Teehee
Wilsons
Thomas Harris
Uedrick
Coron
Equest CE Trainor
Iefed
Ilitam
Sirlenry
Cerned Bay
Akers Feeba
Frank Hamilton
Bonhany
A McCord
James A Wood
Wadsworth
Peters
Peoples National Bank
M. F. Burke
J. W. Ogdon
Cashier
R. C. Davis
Laura Aikman
R. C.davis
A. F. Cabtl
A.T. Trueblood
John Downey
E. L. Hatfield
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