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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

6

Auction Notice for Indiana Real Estate Sale

Highest bidder to bid at the courthouse in Indiana at 1 o clock Saturday January 25 1908 for several tracts of land totaling about 45 acres in township one south range seven west. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in nine months with mortgage security at six percent. Administratrix Martha J Fitzgerald. Heffernan and Mattingly attorneys.

Indiana Mbty Cowit Gale Martha J. Fitzgerald Heffernan & Mattingly

Notice of let contract for gravel roads in Da Viess County

A notice announces the letting of a contract to improve gravel roads in Da Viess County Indiana. The bid opening date and project scope are specified to invite eligible contractors to submit proposals.

Daviess County Indiana County Washington Township Board of Commissioners Washington George Lillie Board of County Commissioners Veale Board of Commissioners of Daviess Equity City of Jerry Goodwin Nto Board of County Commisioners Weld Viess India Elmore Township Auditor's Office Charles A. Sling

City Notice From Washington Indiana Dated 1908

Fragmentary public notice from Washington Indiana dated January 9 1908. The readable portion references county seats and affixing something at the county seat in the city context.

City Washington

Local agricultural institute showcases practical talks and corn contest

The Saturday gathering featured addresses on drainage moisture and farm efficiency. Apple grower Robert Barr shared home and commercial uses while Henry spoke on rural industrial training. The corn contest drew interest with top samples grown by Bernard McClellan and prize winners listed. resolutions urged continued support and future institutes in multiple towns.

Ines Conan Satuday Minnie Jones J. J. Dean Chance

County corn exhibit rules for boys ages twelve to eighteen

County chairmen set rules for a youth corn contest including land ownership by guardians, one exhibit per boy, planting at least one quarter acre, ten ears per entry, and a written composition on corn topics. Prizes include board and rail passes to Purdue, cash awards, and a riding cultivator, with scoring on corn grade and composition.

Court House Bernard McCléllap Young McClellan Milton Wilson Fred’ Ricks Samuel Palmer Earl Werts Roland’ Ayers Leslie Drury Claude Palmer James E. Perking Bernard McClellan Eph Palmer Tao Purdue Corn ‘School

Death of Decker Townsman Thomas Mooney In Drunken Wagon Read

Coroner investigates death of Thomas Mooney a Decker township farmer found dead in his wagon near Frick place ten miles south of Vincennes. Mooney reportedly drank whisky after paying off notes totaling about 100 dollars and allegedly choked on an overly large tobacco chew while intoxicated. Local relatives George and Henry Mooney are noted farmers. Mooney left a wife and five children. Authorities probe cause of death and circumstances with witnesses recounting the wagon ride.

N. E. Beckes Thomas Mooney Decker Township Frick Place Vincennes George Henry Mooney Fouirteen Mooney Chatee Seth Harry Wil‘son Beckes

Local enlistment marks new recruits from Lawrenceville area

Broglen of Marton Charles Robbins of Lawrenceville NL Logan Smiley of the city Blair of this place enlist for second time. Former service in Company A 28th infantry two years discharged with excellent character. Blair reports only army life. They left Tuesday for Jefferson Missouri for preliminary training. The Vincebaes office is doing splendid recruiting work.

Broglen Marton Charles Robbins Lawrenceville Logan Smiley Th City Blair 28Th Infantry Army Hfe Jefferson Aye Mo Vincebaes

Banks Elect Officers In National Banks

Tuesday elections in national banks nationwide followed federal rules. Peoples National Bank reelected its board led by President M. F. Burke, Vice President J. W. Ogdon, Cashier E. L. Hatfield, and Assistant Cashier C. L. Mead. Washington National kept President N. G. Read and officials, with directors J N. G Read W. M. Hayes M. Harned J N. Jones J C. Thomson.

United States Peoples National Bank M. F. Burke J. W. Ogdon E. L. Hatfield C. L. Me LL Hatfield M. J Charles T. Boonshot Henry C. Barr Gus Frank George J. Nichols The Washington National N. G. Read W. M. Hayes L. Read Cy Wise Mary c. ‘Hall JN. G Read W. Mr Hayes M. Harned J N. Jones J. C. Thomipson Elfag Street

YOST OFFICE STATISTICS FOR 1907 AND 1906

Postal office report lists July to December 1907 mail volumes by class with receipts, total mail handling 26 194.13 and total equipment value 2 467.11. It compares 1906 and 1907 receipts and money orders issued, registered mail totals, and net gains showing a 1 947.7 increase.

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Knights and Ladies of Honor Install Officers

An incomplete notice records a stalled installation of officers for the Knights and Ladies of Honor with partial names such as Secretary William Wil and an unclear date or detail.

Knights Ladies of Honor

Wilson Bride's Wedding Ends with Farm Housekeeping Plan

Immediately after the ceremony Delphia Wilson and her groom drove to the bride's father T. M. Bales home near Epsom for a wedding dinner. The couple will establish housekeeping on a farm west of Plainville.

Delphia Wilson T. M. Bales Epsom Plainville

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