Daviess County Taxables Rise Amid Shifting Local Totals
Daviess county reports total taxables of 13.4966 million dollars, up 56 thousand from last year, with Washington and Washington township showing solid gains. Odron and Madison township suffer large losses from out-migration and high tax rates, while several townships record smaller increases in polls. County Assessor Sims presents a detailed table of township and city valuations, gains, and poll changes.
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Daviess County
Sims
Washington
City of
Odton
Madison Township
van Buren Township
Elmore
City of Washington
Harrison Township
Les
Pss
Bogard Township
Madison
Barr
Aly
Canterbury
Fala
Elnaa
Montgomery
Steele Townstip
Heeve ‘Township
Odon Swedding Honors local couple in June ceremony
A June noon wedding in Odon united James E. Marten, Washington High School English instructor, and Pauline Froembling of the town. Rev. C C Lowther officiated at the Odon Methodist church as the home ceremony featured floral designs and arched decorations from Lewistown.
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Odon
Jung
James E. ‘A@arten
Washington High School
atfse-Pauline
Froembling
Cc. C. Lowther
Odon Methodist Burga
Lewistown
Local Romance Celebrates Washington Nuptials in Apricot Satin
The wedding of Miss Garten and James Garten bonds a large guest list from Lewistown Montana to Washington Indiana. The bride daughter of Arthur Eben formerly of Chicago and Lewistown, received music training in Chicago conservatories. The groom, a Washington teacher and Tadignad University graduate, is recognized as a leading educator. The couple will reside at the Herr property on East Walnut Street.
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Elmet Dshington
Liselle Froembting
Minnie Thompson
Lewistown
Mon
W. Benentt
L ‘Terre
Haute
Beatrice Hays
Arthur Eben
Chicago
Santana
Ghd
Jaz
Newton Daugherty
James E. Gartess
Ae Garten
Tadignad University
Harvard
Tadiana
Garten
Washington
East
Walnut Street
Baldwins Open New Rooms on East Main Street
Baldwins unveils new rooms on East Main Street next to the Washington National Bank. A line of stylish shoes and millinery is on display as the store showcases a new front and refreshed interior.
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Baldwins
Tne
East Main Street
Washington National Bank
Healy He marries Miss Carrot in Philadelphia
John Healy and Helen Carrot unite in marriage in Philadelphia. The groom, a former Washington, D.C. resident, is employed by Swift & Co. in Philadelphia.
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John Healy
Helen Carrot
Philadelphia
Washington
Ty Swift & Co
Local solar eclipse sighting and society meeting
The June 17 eclipse begins at 6 24 pm and, if clear, will be visible for about an hour before sunset. Sixty members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Legend M E Church meet at the parsonage on McCormick.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Legend
M. E. Church
Washington News Briefs From June Activities
A long list of local events includes Henry Webbery breaking his left arm while cherry picking. Dr. C L Rowland resetting the bone. A nurse for Charles Campbell of South Washington dies Thursday night. Vincennes High School held its 36th annual commence ment with 37 diplomas and Robert L Kelley as speaker. Rev J W Kilburn to preach at Christian church Sunday. O M Algers honored for his 45th birthday by Knights of Pythias. Ja iana County Superintendent association meets June 29 30. New plate glass at Kidwell tie shop. Evansville Elks state reunion attendees return. Mrs Thomas Walsh and Miss Cottie Walsh head to Colorado Springs. I N G payroll checks distributed next drill. Modern Woodmen of America memorial at Odon. Knights of Pythias and I O F hold joint services. Miss Maude Crooke engaged to William Abel of Washington City. Odon teachers named for 1909-10. Westminster church Children’s Day planned for June 13. Washington death rate in June noted as remarkably low. Louis Eskridge suffers a shock from streetcar metal. hand blistered. County commissioners award shelving contract for the county recorder’s office. June term adjourned. Miss Helen Foster maid of honor at Los Angeles wedding of Kitty O’Conner and Haywood Stallard. First district bankers to meet Evansville June 15.
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Charles Campbell
South
Washington
Vincennes High School
Robert L. Kelley
Earlham College
J. W. Kilburn
Mt. Carmel
West van Trees Street
Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Alga
Washington Knights of Pythias
Ja Iana County Superintendents Association
SS Teti Polt
Burris
Kidwell
Jess Modrell
Alvin Padgett
Modern Woodmen of America
Odon
Knights of Pythias, Ben, Hur and I. Co. O. F
Maude Crooke
OL Crooke
William ‘Abel
Washington City
Abel
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Eit
Louis Eskridge
8. C. Eskridge
County Recorder’s Office
Taylor Allen
Helen Foster
Kitty O'Conner
Haywood C. Stallard
Los Angeles
Cal
Louisville
Drury Lane Fire and The Rejected Addresses Legacy
A historical account recounts the 1809 Drury Lane fire and its impact on theatre, noting adjournment amid alarm, the theater’s rebuilding, and public response. It highlights the 1733 to 1800 era theater turmoil, pantomime debate, and Horace Walpole’s references to the event. The piece links The Rejected Addresses prologue collection to Drury Lane’s evolving stage culture and literary fame.
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Katama
Drury Lane Theater
Genewe Consern
Sheridaik
Moore
Lyceum
London
Drury Eno
Horace Walpole
Hedge of Commons
Drury Lane
Debanal
Pepys
Wren
Freeman
Wales
Ein George II
George HI
Walpole
Znije
Muany
James
Horace Smith
Drury’ Lane
Furry
Jeffrey
Lincolnshire
Staff Appointments in Indiana G A R
Lt.-Orlando Ad Somers, department commander of the Indiana G A R, announces staff appointments. The list includes J B R Fesler as assistant adjutant general and assistant quartermaster general, Edwe Marion as department inspector, Milton Bell as judge advocate, Tacaba Pfaff as chief mustering officer, Fy MM J an Pelt as patriotic instructor, A R Tucker as in chief of staff, Chartes Wheat as color and banner bearer, Eli Quaint ance Kokomo, B A Richardson Indianapolis, Calet Kugler and J W Clebison Crawfordsville.
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Andianapolis
Orlando Ad Somers
Indiana
J.¥an Pelt
Anderson
A. R. Tucker
Noblesville
Judge Cobb to rule on dry forces mandate demurrer
Vincennes June 11 Judge Cobb on next Monday will decide for the second time on the demurrer of the county commissioners to the dry forces alternate writ of mandate. The drys were allowed to amend their complaint after the last ruling. They expect the overruling to favor their petition and fear the sustaining of the demurrer may end the case for the summer.
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Vincennes
Cobb
Dry Forces
Drys
Guy Stock Company Presents Open Tent Run At Washington
The Guy Stock Company brings thirty five performers to Washington for a week of comedy and drama under a large canvas theater. A brass band and daily concerts accompany performances. Opening show is A Romanch of the South on Monday night with ten cent children and twenty cent adult admission.
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Guy Stock Company
Washington
Boy at Orphans Home Exclaims Snake Pit Prank
Princeton June 11 A eight year old James Coester laughed at a county orphans home lawn scene and cried I m snake pit as he clutched a yellow and black four foot reptile. The snake bit his hand twice before Matron Boren killed it. The child was taken to a physician and is expected to recover. The species remains unidentified.
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Princeton
County Orphans’ Home
James Coester
Notice to dog tax defaulters and local sale announcements
Notice to dog owners who have not paid the tax that within ten days from May 25 the books will be turned over to the prosecuting attorney and govern yourselves accordingly. Grant Kealth trustee of Hepenination township. The Hate field Palmer company advertises sale of Regal automobiles with a June 14 showing and invites inspection. Pure anacomb Brown Leghorn eggs 28 for 75c offered by D. G. Murphy Washington Ind RR 3. Market at 13 Northeast Third street buys produce cash with special prices on potatoes and other produce. For sale horses mules by Dally Brothers Montgomery Indiana. Blooded chickens White Plymouth Rocks 1 each and other breeds 75 cents each from D. Law Wetmer Montgomery Indiana.
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Grant Kealth
Epehination Township
Hatefield & Palmer Company
D. G. Murphy
Washington
Ind
Northeast Third Street
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
D. Law Wetmer
Montgomery
Indiana
Ndéwtt
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Odon Swedding
Dorothy Dodd
John Reinsel
Evansville
Déliry
Dally Brothers
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