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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1910

Page

3

Trustees Notice from Veale and Nearby Townships

Trustees in Veale Reeve Washington and Bogard townships announce monthly and weekly office hours for township business at residences or local offices. Notices list contact details and times for Frank Swann R. V. Cox Grant Keith Daniel I. Myers and others. Reverend Morrison to pursue evangelistic work after church merger ends his Princeton pastorate.

Veale Township Frank Swann Reeve Township Alfordsville R. V. Cox

Church Changes In Local Methodist Circuit

The west end M E church has become a station under Rev W F Hogan who previously led the circuit. The new circuit includes Maysville Bethel and Sugarland, led by Rev L B Johnson from Glendale. The Glendale circuit is assigned to Rev Joseph Adams of Alfordsville.

West End M. E. Chureca W. F. Hogan Maysville Bethel Sugarland L. B. Johnson Glendale Joseph Adams Alfordsville

Knox County farmer drowns self in water tank

James Shouse, a well known Knox county farmer of Reel's chapel area, killed himself by drowning in a water tank Monday morning. Grief over his wife's recent death is cited as likely cause. He was 52 and leaves a large family.

James Shouse Knox County Shouse Reel's Chapel

Mayor McDowell warns saloon men to strict liquor law

Vincennes Jan 25 Mayor James D McDowell addressed over a hundred saloon men urging strict observance of liquor laws He outlined three rules to bar minors keep women from loitering and close saloons on Sundays holidays and after hours He threatened harsh penalties for violations and pledged to use a placard protest if needed The city with no paved streets or sewerage sits as the wet center within fifty miles while nearby towns remain dry and observers await the impact of enforcement

OLD Post Vincennes James D. McDowell Council Chamber Knox County Seventh Main Galcon Second Street Terre Haute Evanaville McDowell Police and Health Boards

Myers to represent Indiana on national farm union commission

K W Myers of near Wheatland and president of the Indiana division of the Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union of America left for Washington City on the B and O Southwest ern. He will represent Indiana on the national commission before Congress to advocate desired legislation for the organization. The Indiana federation was formed at a recent state meeting and Myers will serve as Indiana’s member on the commission alongside delegates from at least twenty five states. The national president is Charles Barrett of Georgia. Myers expects to be away about two weeks.

Washington City K. W. Myers Wheatland Indiana Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union For America B. & O. Southwestern Mr. Myers National Capital National Commission of the Farmers Cooperative and Education Union of America Congress Indiana Federation of The Indiana Society Charles Barrett Georgia Myers

Piano Contest Nears Finish at Hugh L Cox Co

Contenders rise as three weeks remain in the piano contest at Hugh L Cox Co with crowds discussing standings. Eastern Star leads with 266 390 points while KK of C club shows 237 499 and Knights of Pythias 128 855. many clubs and individuals follow, including Mary M Weaver 5 449 915 and Arnold Killion, a former local student, now at Central Normal College in Danville.

Hugh L. Cox & Co Eastern Star C. Club Knights of Pythias Antioca M. E. Church St. Jonas Church Edijth M. Myers Leanora Davis A. M. E. Church Red Cee Reese Ress Odd Fellows Marvel Padgett Arnold Killion D. M. Killion Steele Township Central Normal College Danville

Painkiller Endorsed For Family Ailments In Ad Note

An old advertisement extols Perry Davis' Painkiller as indispensable for households. It claims value for internal and external use, recommending it for colds, sore throats, or fresh wounds, and attributes the endorsement to Christian Ta.

Ible Perry Davis Chrisian Ta

Keep's Baleam Cough Cure Ad

An old time advertisement warns of coughing and misdiagnosis and promotes Keep'e Baleam as a trusted cough remedy. It notes many ailments accompany coughing and urges readers to buy the 25 cent product from local dealers.

English grading to “punish” bad grammar for teachers

The state board of education will grade teaching applicants on English usage separate from content. Grammar and literature answers in grammar and common school exams will be scored 0 to 10 and 0 to 90 respectively, while high school literature answers get 0 to 75 and English usage 0 to 25. County officials urge improved English and announce the 1910 teacher license exams will be held this coming Saturday, urging applicants to brush up on language to avoid penalties.

State Board of Education Burris Robert J. Aley State ‘Board

Cost Of Outdoor Poor Relief In Daviess County 1909

County auditor Thomas Nugent reports outdoor poor relief totaling 5155.84 for 1909 from township funds and medical aid, with a county burial expense of 1090.00. The table lists per township amounts from Barr to Washington for the year.

Thomas Nugent Daviess County Cscs Elmore Harrison Madison Reeve Steele van Buren Washington

Surprise fruit shower honors Mrs. Anna Kermode at lodge home

The Ladies of the Woodmen Circle hosted a surprise fruit shower for Mrs. Anna Kermode past guardian of the local lodge at her home Monday evening. Guests enjoyed games, music, and social conversation while refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. E. Alford Mrs. A. A. Keller Mrs. Emma Skeets Mrs. Emma Brown Mrs. Sarah Hoh ey Mrs. Kidwell Mrs. Joan Mackey Mrs. Jewel Steele Mrs. Dan Rutten Mrs. Stella Raymond Miss Pearl Steele Miss Mary Wathen Miss Maggie Herr Miss Agnes Keller Mills Lillian Ging Miss Flora Skeels Miss Ethel Skeels and Miss Bessie Ehaus.

Woodmen Anna Kermode E. Alford A. A. Keller Emma, Skeets Emma Brown Sarah Hohey Kidwell

Four Plainville Men Served Grand Jury Warrants

Sheriff served grand jury warrants on four Plainville men Frank Killion George Duran George Hinkle and Isaac Lemasters All four were indicted on intoxication charges Indictments returned as bonds set at 100 for Baca to appear in circuit court The names indicate multiple defendants in a shared case and emphasize arrest and charges

Plainville Frank Killion George Duran George Hinkle Isaac Lemasters Baca

I T U Mortuary Benefit Proposal Faces Referendum

The International Typographical Union weighs a higher compulsory mortuary benefit with editorial backing as feasible and cheap. Support cites past unions success and a council endorsement from W J Maxwell. Local printers will vote February 10 at a special meeting, with nominations for international offices at February’s regular session.

International Typographical Union International International Union W. J. Maxwell Order of Railway Conductors of America

Mitchell Talks to Miners at United Mine Workers Meet

Indianapolis January 25 The National Civic Federation role in industry sparked debate at the United Mine Workers convention. John Mitchell former president now leading the federations trades department urged support and cautioned against alienating the federation due to President Lewis's stance. P J McArdle of the Iron Steel and Tin Workers asserted steel interests oppose organized labor and that US Steel controls coal lands and may strike at miners. A motion to use 5000 from the miners treasury for Tin and Iron workers aid was sent to a committee.

Mitchell Indianapolis National Civic Federation N United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell Trades Agreement Department The Civic Federation Manufacturers’ Association Lewis Unield Mitcavell Delgates P. J. McArdle Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers McArdle United States Steel Corporation Steel Trust Mine Workers’ Treasury Iron, Steel and Tin

Traveling Salesman praises Foley's Kidney Pills efficacy

A traveling salesman from Parrilla Ill writes that kidney troubles troubled him severely until he used Foley's Kidney Pills. After one bottle he was entirely relieved and cheerfully recommends them. Foley's Kidney Pills are described as healing and antiseptic and will restore health. Sold by Smita & Winten.

H. F. Beers 7Th Avenue Parrida Ill Foley Smita & Winten

Embree Returns to Princeton After Audit Visit

Harry Embree, a field examiner under the new accounts law, recently visited Princeton to audit township trustees and instruct them in the law. He returned this afternoon. Embree and William Maloney of Indianapolis were assigned to the county by the state accounts board.

Embree Harry Embree New Accounts Law Princeton Hembree William Maloney Indianapolis Ths State Accounts Board

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cough Relief

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe lung healing remedy for Lagrippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. Claims the product stops coughs, heals lungs, and prevents serious outcomes, noting it contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package sold by Smith & Winton.

Smith & Winton

Gravel washout halts road near Swans Pond school

High waters washed out gravel on the Warg goner road east of Swans Pond school making a bridge likely. The damage interrupts traffic and a bridge is expected to be required to restore passage.

Warggoner Swans Pond

Pneumonia Follows a Cold Not Foe by Foley’s Honey and Tar

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy. Claims pneumonia risks follow a cold and that the product clears the lungs. Sold by Smith and Winton.

Ben Waggoner III Seriously Ill in Local Township

Ben Waggoner III of Swan Pond vicinity is seriously ill in a local township. Neighbors and family are awaiting further medical updates as community members extend support.

Ben Waggoner III Ben. Waggoner Swan Pond

Pleasant Surprise For Seventeenth Birthday

A delightful surprise party for Marie Laurie was held at her northward Meridian street home last evening. Music and games followed by refreshments made for a joyful night with friends including Helen Sahm Camilla Faust Afra Mayme Jaeger Marie Downey Rose Clark Tit Me Kroeger Mayme Bumgartner and Charles Reeves Everett Gilley Edward Keller Jake Smith Joseph McCrisaken Bernard Sinnoth Dennis Ryan Charles Connaughton Bernard Chattin and Charles Zinkans.

Marie Laurie Northw Meridian Street Helen Sahm Camilla Faust Afra Mayme Jager Marie Downey Rose Clark Tit- Me Kroeger Mayme Bumgartner Charles Reeves Everett Gilley Edward Keller Jake Smith Joseph McC

Legal Notice January 1910 Daviess County Indiana Court Action

The Indiana Daviess circuit court February term 1910 issues a notice in the case of Charles T Osman vs Frederick S L Myers et al naming non resident defendants and requiring appearance February 22 1910 at Washington courthouse to answer the complaint. Also notice to sell real estate by the Daviess county board of commissioners on February 9 1910 at public auction in Washington Indiana describing property in Elmore township with a deed dated October 25 1890 and recorded in deed record 15 page 347. Attest: Thomas Nugent Auditor.

Court House Washington Daviess Salt Court Board of Commissioners of Daviess County Indiana William Smiley Elmore Township Henry H. Sefrit William F. Killion Robert J. Barr Diviess County Thomas Nugent

Notice of Final Settlement in Snider Estate

Rosa Sider administratrix of Jasper Snider’s estate files final settlement vouchers with the Daviess circuit court. February 12, 1910 is fixed for the hearing. Heirs creditors and all interested persons must govern themselves accordingly. Rose Snider administratrix. Mattingly Myers attorneys 21lw2

Rosa Sider Jasper Snider Daviess Cork Rose Snider Mattingly Myers

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Sloan Daniel H. Diehl Mann's Choice Rf.d No. 1 Milton Wheeler Morris Ave Birmingham Ala Earl S. Sloan Boston Mass Mr. Farmer Continental Fire Insurance Cash Capital Washington Realty Co E. E. Forsythe J. H. McCafferty Citizen’s Loan & Trust Co Washington Township Waller East Fourth Main Streets Grant Keith Bogard Township Trustee Grill Daniel I. Myers W. H. Morrison Cumberland Presbyterian Presbyterian Church of Presbyterian Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Morrison Smith& Winton WM. A. Wallace Hastings, Allen & Hastings, Attus Daviess County Coal Company Montgomery Ind Daviess County Coal Co Martin E. E. Suddith C. Martin E. E Sudith M. S. Martin State of Edgar E. Hale C. C. Martin Adaline Ingersoll Daviess Circuit Court Mattingly G Myers Wilson Bldg Washington, MD T. J. Smiley H. J. Miller Smiley & Miller
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