Deaths and notices mark county records in Harriton township
Stephen Stephenson dies at home in Harriton township after a long decline at age seventy eight born November eighteenth eighteen twenty nine in Hamilton county Ohio He lived in Veale and Harrison townships and worked as a farmer and plasterer He was a Democrat assessor in Harrison in 1884 and joined Odd Fellows in 1862 and Masons in 1865. John Stephenson of Ogon Mrs John McGehee of Missour Mrs Henry Forman of Harrison township and Mrs Sarah Stephenson of Monte Vista survive. The report also notes a fatal railroad accident in Indianapolis involving ten year old John Hickey and mentions funeral details and relatives. Other obituaries include references to Mrs Hodge and Lydia Lathland with family survivors and affiliations. A health board report cites sanitary conditions at local factories and actions to address a condemned privy and a public nuisance ditch near the relay depot.
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Stephen ‘Stephenson
Orelock
Harriton
Peter
Jane Stephenson
Wales
Daviess County
Eetteld
Veale Township
Harrison Township
Stephenson Marri
Sarah Edwards
John Stephenson
O Gon
John McGehee
Missour
Henry Forman
Harriso Township
Sarah Stephenso
Monte Vista
Col. Seth
Stephenson
The
Odd Fellows
Masons
County Award of Health
AL Donaldson
Washington Canning Factory
F. 8
Brooke
Donaldson
County Commissioners Court Opens June Term
The June term of the county commissioners court opened Monday with the first readings and routine business on the agenda. The brief session set the stage for upcoming hearings and local government decisions.
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County Commaisioners
John Morgan Resigns as West End Assistant Chief
The West End Fire Department sees its first postorganization change as Assistant Chief John Morgan resigns. Jewell Steele will serve as permanent relief, Dave Hinkle becomes assistant chief, and Will Porter steps in as relief man. Porter previously worked at Kratz brick yard and is described as energetic. The roster now lists Dave Hinkle as assistant chief, John Jackman as driver, and Jewell Steele as fireman.
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West End
John Morgan
Jewell Steele
Dave Hinkle
Morgan
Will Porter
Porster
Soldier Frank Glover Visits Brother During Furlough
Frank Glover of 2 Washington bay currently stationed at Fort Thomas near Cincinnati arrived Thursday morning on a short furlough to visit his brother Joseph Glover of East Tenth Street. He served in the Philippines for over two years and was returned to the United States about a month ago, now at Fort Thomas. Glover will complete three years of service in December after enlisting at Evansville in 1905. He trained at Jefferson Barracks Missouri before going to the Philippines and is in good health. He is the son of John Glover, longtime organist at the First M E church, who has been dead several years.
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Frank Glover
Washington Bay
Ft. Thomas
Cincinati
Varmy
Joseph Glover
East Tenth Street
Glover
Philippines
United States
Evansville
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
New Daisy Ferry Soon To Begin Operation At Barr
Elisha Hyatt will operate a new daisy ferry at Barr near Edwardsport in a few weeks. The boat is under construction and expected to cost about 3500. The old ferry’s gunnels rot and are barely usable. The steel channels come from the Wiskennes bridge company plant.
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Elisha Hyatt
Maysville
Barr. Ferry
Edwardsport
Wiskennes Bridge Company
Marriages of Interest Highlight Weekend Licenses
County clerk issued five marriage licenses over Friday and Saturday. Michael A. Cosgrove married Lillian Wedding at St. Mong church with Father Doyle presiding. William J. Jett wed Anna Campbell as Mayor Russell officiated. Edward M. Brown married Fay Greenwood in Baptist parsonage. John Melvin and Laura Carroll linked in Cumberland Presbyterian rite. Lute Waller and Florence A. Waller noted in The Evening Democrat account with a pink and white decorous reception.
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Mayor Russell
William J H. Jett
Anna C. Campbell
Wallace
Russell
Milton C. Jett
Sarah E. Campbell
Washington Township
John Shanke
Edward M. Brown
Fay M Greenwood
The
Baptist Church
A. M. McGuire
Brown
Alonzo Brown
Attica
John Melvin
Charity ‘B. Melvin
Laura Carroll
West van It Street
Mary Ellen
John Welsh
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Democrat
Fort Madison
Iowa
Lute Waller
C. B. Guimore
Florence’ A
Luther B. Waller
C.B. Gamore
W. Smith
Galesburg
L. Wagooner
Chillicothe
Mendlesshan
Mies Tucker
Wedding Bells Across Montgomery And Local Nuptials
A series of social notes recounts Helen Rudolph’s wedding to Lewis Brewer at St Peters church in Montgomery. The groom, son of A T Brewer, works as a bookkeeper and resides in Brazil. Miss Sy Tinch visits Vinccennes after staying with Frank Nimnicht. Newell Herrington and Stella Hudson wed. Herrington is a traveling salesman. Deputy County Clerk Walter issued the marriage permit early Thursday.
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St. Peters Church
Montgomery
Helen ‘Rudolph
Lewis Brewer
Father
George Rudolph
A. T. Brewer
Brazil
Sy Tinch
Vincennes
Frank Nimnicht
Newell
J.herrington
Stella A. Hudson
Herrington
Walter
Plans for Two Monster Fourth of July Celebrations
The Modern Woodmen of America local lodge plans two Fourth of July events on the grounds with a morning parade involving lodges merchants and farm displays. A big sham battle at the fairgrounds features a battalion from Vincennes and Terre Haute under Major Coulter. Stores may close at noon for the celebration with fireworks and a citywide advertising campaign.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Celebron
Vincennes
Tente “Haute
Ciy
Coulter
Vincennes ‘S
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County Board of Review opens at courthouse session
The county board of review met at the courthouse on Monday to begin the opening session. Members include County Assessor John Sims as chairman, County Auditor Nugent, Secretary Godwin, County Treasurer, and two freeholders George D. Abraham of Odon and Jeremiah Madden of Barr township.
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County Board of Review
Court House
County Aassessor
John , Sims
Nugent
Godwin
George D. Abraham
Odon
Jeremiah Madden
Barr Township
Abraham
Madden
Houghton
Montgomery Wedding at William E. Bell and Ida Wade
A quiet Saturday wedding in Washington at the residence of James H. Wilson joined William E. Bell and Miss Ida M. Wade of Montgomery. Rev EB Davidson officiated before a small circle. the couple then moved to Mackkell's addition for a furnished home and a celebratory supper. Bell, miller here and secretary of the Montgomery and Farmers Building and Loan association, is noted for political activity. Mrs Wade is the daughter of the late Charles Wade Sr. The couple are described as well known in the community.
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Washington
James H. Wilson
William E. E. Bell
Ida M. Wade
Montgomery
EB. E. Davidson
Mackkell
Bell
Miller Fiere
Comelent
Montgomery and Farmers ‘Building and’ Loan Association
Barr Township
Montgomery Ball Grande Event Honors Brewer Couple
A large crowd attended the Montgomery Opera House Tuesday for a grand ball honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brewer. Sheriff Colbert and Mrs. Colbert led the grand march as locals and residents such as Fred Summerg Rain Farris Clarence Bennett Roy Johnson Will Petts Harry Shickedant TM Tom O'neall and many others participated.
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Montgomery
Lewis Brewer
Montgomery Opera House
Sheriff Colbert
Mra. Colbert
Fred Summerg
Rain Farris
Clarence Bennett
Roy Johnson
Will Petts
Harry Shickedant
Tom O‘neall
James Farris
John McMullen
Mayme Zinkan
Magate Herr
Anna Norris
Elia Brown
Elsie Bussari
Harry Sheron
Henry Mandabach
Rifle Train Orders Busy With Gun Replacements
Lieutenant Colser sends Company T firearms from Indianapolis to be updated. New Springfield 1806 model guns arrive last Sunday totaling six. Five firemen from Company I head to Vincennes for the competitive battalion shoot on June 8. Ten dollars show a prize. From six names, five are chosen to represent the unit: Monica Dorsey Joshua Evang Tom Meredith Alva Dorsey Frank Snyder Elijah Smoot.
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Colser Fe
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Monica Dorsey
Joshua Evang
Tom Meredith
Alva Dorsey
Frank Snyder
Elijah Smoot
Road opening progresses on west Eleventh street route
Contracts are at work on the road to be opened from west Eleventh and Main street to X Javille road with gravel fill to begin soon. Grading is in progress. The new route is expected to add much convenience.
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Main Street
Javille Road
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Ba Street
Anna Kane
Corning
Thomas E. Brewer
Oak Street
Riifroad
Anne Kane
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Will Stenley
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Chuirch
Hodge
Monteonery
George Hodge
Jacksonvill
Fils
Msg
A. D. Metcalf
Ala
Justine
Dward
Dent
G. Alr
Fred Toelfe
Elnora
Falla
I Toelle
Howard
Lydia Lathland
Stephen
Tatherland
Plainville
Ethel England
Commissioners’ Court
Cupid
Batraya
Warter
Michael A. Cosgrove
Lillian
St. &Imong ‘Church
Father Doyle
Michael Egan
Mica Sensis Cosgrove
Cosgrove
Mary Egan
Sugarland
Michael Cosgrove
Maple Street
Cincinnati Seating
Pearl Street
Waller
St. Louis
Reltives
Second Street
the Herald
Apy
Wandcar
Montgomery Wedding
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