Property transfers list for Washington area and surrounding towns
A compilation of deeds and transfers involving multiple owners and parcels in Washington, Alfordsville, and nearby additions. Entries include Grabbill to Bes Stevens and others, L. L. Swimmers to Alford, storms to Johnson, Hyatt to Bacon, Swickard to Gilley, and multiple lots in Dr. Peck's and Bruner's Additions, with various quitclaim and atty drafted acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grabill
Bessie Stevens
Washington
Woodland Park
J. Hopewell
D. W. Deckard
McTegart
Harlet
A. Swmmers
J. P. ‘Alford
St. Paul's
D. A. Storm
Johnson
TeeRee
George Hyatt
W. J. Bacon
Alice Swickard
Gilley
Alfordsville
G.W. Owen
Atty
Herman Kroeger
Peck
Judson Jett
W. G. Carnahan
Sarah L.kkittrick
H. G. Faith
Washington Lots
Bruner
S . Add
J. W. Hayes
John Radcliff
John’ Radcliff
J. L. Barton
H. G
H. F. Vollmer
James Porter
Fred
Lettle Steinle
Harrison Boyles
McCafferty
J. Dor
Odon K
P. Lodge
G. W. Owen
Dr. Peck
Local man Smith remembered in city life and service
Afiss Nellie Main and enat from a street area were miners in Indianapolis. On Wednesday July 1 Miss Shaw traveled to Indianapolis two weeks earlier. A band performed the following Wednesday. Smith, a well known city figure, formerly served in the first department and now works for the Dean-Pump company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olis
Afiss
Nellie Main
Enat
Teadianapolis
Miss .Shaw
Indianapolis
rBs
Smith
Fird
Dean-Pump Homepany
List of Letters Remaining at Washington Post Office
The weekly list for the week ending July 16, 1907 shows remaining letters for women and individuals including Mrs. John Burns Miss Ada Wilson Mrs J L Bottorff J T Bush M P Lemond Ellsworth McClelland Lee Pfan Charles R Ryan Robert Whitcomb Manto Wilson and Thomas Clay Webb. Postmaster E C Faith confirms the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Office
John Burns
Ada Wilson
J. L. Bottorff
J. T. Bush
M. P. Lemond
Ellsworth McClelland
Lee Pfan
Charles R. Ryan
Robert Whitcomb
Manto Wilson
Thomas Clay Webb
E. C. Faith
Personal Visitors and Arrivals Across City
Long list of locals and visitors: Sam Watjen and others from Evansville Shoals Louisville Vincennes Springfield Monts to Terre Haute. Rose Barrett from Evansville visiting Bert McCullough. Oscar Sahm and Adam from Louisville visiting Joseph Arehart. Miss Jamizon from Chicago staying with Miss Helen Coleman. Albion Horrail attending Philadelphia Elks convention. various residents in city Sunday or visiting relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Boyer
Vincennes
Charles Stone
Wil Botts
Spencer
Harry Vonderschmidt
Indianapolis
Fon Burt
Rose Barrett
Evansville
Bert McCullough
Glivis Duncan
Bill
B. & I. Depot
Somerville
Urban Millers
Springfield
Routt Mattingly
East Ninth Street
Oscar Sahm
Adam
Louisville
Joseph Arehart
William Cavanaugh
Dayton
Ohio
J. P. Cavanaugh
Henry Mattingly
Loogotee
Ethel Jamizon
Chicago
Helen Coleman
Harned Avenue
Charles Nery
East Fourteenth Street
Louis ‘Brothers
Cannel+ burg
Social notes list region visitors and relocations
Mrs Richard Summers and her son Roy visit Springfeld Ohio with Mrs Jame Wilson. Enola Sutter of Evansville and Nora Trethéwey of Stewartville visit Mrs Bert Mer Cullough. Frank Richardson, bookkeeper for Murdock Lumber, spent Sunday in Oakl and City. Ed Fish moved to Georg B McWilliams farm Bogar township from W Brinda's area. Nellie Hartey returns to Cincinnati after visiting Trench Day. C F Merle and Frank Kibg at Peltersburg Sunday. Peter Scheid returns to Mason City after visiting his mother Anna Scheid. Mrs W S Ellis visits from Indianapolis. Mrs Robert McCord from Indianapolis visits Mrs Charles Russell. Lyda Brown and daughters visit from Shandon, hosted by J W Flanagan. Dr A D Fulkerson and family visiting San Tee. Dr Fulkerson is a government surgeon there. Hazel and Thelmia Kidwell and grandmother Mrs E Goins return to Worthington after visiting J H Kidwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fish
Georg B. McWilliams
Bogar
W. He
Bwinda
Nellie Hartey
Cincinnati
iTrench
West End
C. F. Merle
Frank. Kibg
E. & I. Railroad
Peltersburg
Peter Schei
West Main Street
Lyda Brown
Shandon
Ontd
J. Wi Flanagan
Walnut Street
E. Goins
Worthington
J. H. Kidwell
Local Notes From Cornetisville Area Highlight Visits and Events
Cornetisville residents report visits from relatives and friends including George Eaglé in Washington and Miss Emma Fereusbh from Plainville. Local church attendance at Fairview and Mt. Zion, school updates for James, and Rev Be Asbury’s sermons feature among community activities. Mr. S.P. Eagle plans engine installation as town finances and daily life show typical rural activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eaglé
Ellen -Elark
Plain
Fairview
James
Terre, Haute
C. Be Asbury
Vincennes
Zion
paLanke
Aphay
William
Eaton
Essie
Walden Eaton
Fairvine
S.P. Eagle
Dan
Plainvill Church
Mt. Zign-Sanday
Jamies
Denny
Plainville
I Carroll
Squnday
Ofrs
Charles “Bodher
George
Death of John H O Neall in St Johns Cemetery
John Henry O Neall, a longtime Washington figure and political leader in Daviess County, died after a long illness. He was born October 30 1527 in New Berry South Carolina and practiced law in Washington after studying at the Analist and Michigan State University. Funeral services were held at St Johns Church with burial in St Johns Cemetery. numerous notes of admiration came from friends and opponents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Menry O’neall
St. Johns Cemetery
O'Neall
Mr O'Neall
Kelty
Mr. O'Neall
John Henry O'Neall
New Berry
South Carolina
Ireland
Mr. O'Neill
Daviess County
J. Wesley Johnson
St. Louis
John H. O'Neil
Michigan State University
Judge Mack
Terre Haute
Washington
Atterney
Alice ‘Barton
Gaylord G. Barton
Miles G. O'Neall
Daha H
Hugh
Miss Allee
John H
David W
Mice Anna
Kennedy
Citizens Loan and Trust Company
O’neall
John Henry O'Neal
John H. Spencer
O’ Neall
O'Neal
Bar Association
Gardiner, Tharp & Gard
The
K. of Chalt
E. F. “Meredith
M.S. Hastings
C. K
Tharp
Grant Faith
Wiliam Heffernan
Matthew Burke
St Simons Church
St. Johns
Bedford Mayor Peter Filion Dies After Long Illness
Peter Filion mayor of Bedford died Saturday afternoon at age sixty two after a prolonged illness. A well known Mason and WWII veteran, he was a contractor by trade and a Democrat who narrowly won the mayoralty despite a Republican majority. His death follows the loss of two Bedford GI R members in recent weeks. Robert Ghaney arrived in the city from Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Filion
Bedford
Ness
Republian
Robert Ghaney
Linton
Missing final report of Kentucky grand jury
Discovery shows the final written reports of the Frankfort Kentucky grand jury investigating the assassination of Governor William Goebel. It indicted several named individuals and others, but the final report is missing from the Franklin circuit court clerk's office after filing in open court on April 30, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankiss
Frankfort
Willaim Goebél Ane
W. §. Taylor
Catch Powers
Charles Finley
James F. Howard
Henry E. Youtssey
Berry Howard
Hartlin
Whittaker
Richard Comls
John L. Bowers
John Davis
Frantl
Bing
Wreck on the F and I Passenger Train 27
A passenger train on the F and I line jumped the track two miles south of Elderfield Sunday morning, tearing up rails for a distance. An Evanville to passenger train, sent to assist, derailed about five miles from the first accident. A rescue train was dispatched but not needed as repairs were completed. the narrator arrived in Evansville at 8:45, about six hours late, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderfield
Evanaville
Evansville
Coal Lignite Discovery Near Loogootee Inches Thick
Ellis Jones of Ling ton reports striking a vein of coal on the Reinhart farm about two miles northeast of Loogootee. The seam runs over four feet thick at a depth of eighty feet. Jones plans to return in September to prepare the mine for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Jones
Lington
Reinhart Farm
Jones
Indiayia
Septembe
Restful Roosevelt Vacation at Oyster Bay
Secretary Loeb ensures President Roosevelt enjoys a real rest at Oyster Bay with visitors limited to specified hours and a calm schedule, keeping the president away from distractions while on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeb
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Will Higgins Ex Night Clerk In Meredith House Tale
Will Higgins, once night clerk at the Meredith house, traveled to Bridgeport Monday night amid unclear circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Higgins
Meredith House
Bridgeport
High School Tennis Tournament Planned for August Week
The alumni association vows a week long tennis tournament for high school boys advancing from eighth grade. The event will use the alumni court in the school yard and aims to crown a single champion medal awarded at Jepson jewelry store. The association seeks new members as it grows toward fifty by next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Yénne
pres_ident
Roy Eauiley
Glen Oliphant
Asa Radspinzer
Ralph Wadsworth
Arthur Rogers
Vane McGuire
Sam
Luncheons for Hot Days and Social Tea Biscuit
Summer brings light refreshments for trips and entertaining guests. National Biscuit Company offers Social Tea Biscuit packed to resist dampness, preserving freshness. These wafers suit lunches, desserts, or tea moments and travel well in original packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipcheon
National Biscuit Company
Sunday School Bettons Publicity of Attendance Gifts
The Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday school awarded special attendance buttons of solid silver to scholars Beryl Monger Mary BE Hall Florence McCray E S Newland Laura Hall Hazel Greenwood Margaret Lemon Lottie Foster Jack Overton Minnie Foster and Robert Overton for one year of Sunday presence. On October 1 solid gold buttons will be given to those who have attended each Sunday for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday School
Beryl Monger
Mary
BE. Hall
Florence McCray
Newland
Laura
Hall
Hazel Greenwood
Margaret Lemon
Lottie Foster
Jack Overton
Minnie Foster
Robert Overton
Assassination Attempt on French President in Paris
An armed man fired two shots at President Fallieres in a Paris crowd. The president was unharmed as his carriage moved quickly away. Police arrested the assailant but the crowd mobbed him briefly before restraint could be ensured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallieres
France
Paris
Browd
Church Dedication Honor for St James Episcopal Cat Vincennes
A church ceremony at St James Episcopal dedicated its cat Vincennes to mark a local devotion. Members gathered as the feline received ceremonial recognition amid remarks by church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat ‘Vincennes
St James Church Dedicated with Cross-Shaped Edifice
The church edifice, built in Bedford stone with a timbered roof, cost $25,000 and features costly furnishings. A $1,000 memorial window donated by Major William P Gould, who also gave $4,000 for the building, stands as a highlight. Dedication address given by Bishop Francis and Rev J W Stocking. Pastor W E Morgan led fundraising and sale of the old church property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford ‘Atone
William Peon Gould
Gould
Francis
W.H. Stocking
East Marion
W. E. Morgan
St. James Church
Married at S Marys Vincennes couple wed in German Catholic Church
Miss Frances Hook and Edward Johnston of Vincennes were married Monday morning at the German Catholic church at 6 o'clock. They left on the early train for St. Louis to visit briefly before continuing to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hook
Edward Johnston
Vincennes
St. Louis
Ohio
Carrie Taoche Marries in Washington Township Service
The record notes Miss Carrie Taoche and Carl Carlisle marching to Charles Town for a Thursday evening ceremony. Rev. Mr. Payne of the Second Baptist church officiated. The couple plans to reside on East Fifteenth Street after a Washington town trip. Carlisle formerly served as constable of Washington Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polywood Caslighk
Aids Cits
Carrie Taoche
Charlestown
Mt S
O'Elock
Payne
Second Baptist Church
Cougde
Washington
East Fifteenth Street
Carlisle
Washington Town
Circlestown
Hyes
Pettigrew and Hinton Wed at St Patrick Church
James J. Pettigrew and Emma Hinton, both of Harrison township, married at St Patrick church last Tuesday morning. Pettigrew, a well known Harrison township farmer, is the son of a Presbyterian minister born in Glasgow. Hinton is the daughter of John Maurice Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Pettigrew
Emmna Hinton
Harrison Township
St. Patricka Church
Mr. Pettigrew
Glasgow
Scotland
Miss Hinton
John Maurice Hinton
Waggoner and Pinkston Married at Vincennes Home
Jacob E. Waggoner and Miss Effie Pinkston wed Tuesday evening at the bride’s Vincennes home. Waggoner, 21, is son of Michael Waggoner the Montgomery marshal and an employee of the Vincennes street car company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Waggoner
Effie Pinkston
Vincennes
Mr. Waggoner
Michael Waggoner
Montgomery
Dr Shoop Restorative Promoted For Internal Nerve Aid
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin markets Restorative claiming stomach heart and kidney ailments arise from weak Inside nerves. He offers a free book and notes the remedy treats the root cause not just symptoms while promoting sales through Lindemans Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Lindémap Pharmacy
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop catarrh remedy as a snow white antiseptic balm made with ingredients like eucalyptus thymol and menthol. It promises instant lasting relief for nasal and throat catarrh and invites readers to request a free test sample. The product is priced at 50 cents in large boxs and is sold by Lindeman Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sboop
Shoop
Aecine
Wis
Lindeman Pharmacy
Preventics Promote Cold Cure Candies From Lindeman Pharmacy
Public notice offers free samples and a booklet on Preventics cold cure tablets sent by request from Dr. Shoop Racine Wis. Preventics are advertised as quinine laxative and harmful free candy style tablets meant to stop colds at the sneeze stage with a quick gentle effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preventics
Lindeman Pharmacy
Unclear Meeting Notes Mention Chillicothe Residents
Fragmentary item places Mrs. A. J. Bockwits in Chillicothe Ohio alongside Mrs. Robert Bennett in a short society notice. The text provides minimal context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bockwits
Chillicothe, Ohio
Robert Bennett
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Pettigrew - Minton
James T. Pettigrew
Emma P. Hinton
Snider A
BOR
Frank Snider
Sam Watjen
Princeton
Wilter White
Richard Yeager
Shoals
Samuel Weis
Louisville, Ky
Arthur Shepherd
Harry Schrey
This City
Olney
W. Monts
Leslie Hamersly
New Albany
Fred Meyer
East van Trees Street
Albion
Horrail
Tor
Philadelphia
of Elks
Will Lec
Ture
Grand _ theater
Richard Summers
Roy
Springfeld
James Wilson
Enola Sutter
Nora Trethéwey
Stewartville
Bert Mer ‘Cullough
Frank Richardson
Murdock Lumber Company
Oakland City
John
REIL
Frantine Qualkenbush
Theodore Wallace
Petersburg
Mayor Fillion
Martin
J. G. Allen
Andrew Lillie
Christian Church
West Flint
van Trees Streets
Bettons
S. Marys
Carlisle, Taylor
Old Post
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