City approves Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction interurban franchise
Vincennes Indiana city council passes an ordinance granting a 50 year franchise to the Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction Company to build operate and maintain a street and interurban railway in Washington and adjoining streets. The plan includes overhead electric lines tracks and related infrastructure with construction deadlines and municipal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes,Washington and Eastern Traction Company
City of
Washington
Indiana
County of Daviess
State of Indiana
Vincennes, Washington and Astern Traction Company
State of
McCormick Avenue
Corporation Limits
West Eleventh Street
Eleventh Street
Walnut Street
Said Traction Company
Rity
Traction ‘Company
Traction Company
Csty
Aid Traction Company
Vincennes
Council of
Board of Public “Works
Automobile Turns Over In Near City
Dr G W Willeford and John Smoot escaped serious injuries when Willeford's new Ford overturned into a ditch on the Aprow road near the city limits. The pair were returning from a professional call when gravel caused a skid and steering issues led to the wreck. Willeford remained in the car while Smoot was thrown to the ground but both were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W.willeford
John Smoot
Willeford
Smoot
Dr. Willeford
Consolidated School
Wikeford
Harvest Era Service Offer For Binder and Mower Parts
Through Harvest We strive to handle your needs with first class service. Call or order parts early to ensure stock for repairs. We carry binder twine machine oils and related harvest supplies. We also sell the Osborne binder as a ready replacement for broken equipment.
We Have Just What You Want Houses and Farms
Real estate listing highlights houses lots and farms offered for sale. The ad promises broad selection and immediate availability to attract buyers seeking varied property types.
Car Trip Ends in City After Gear Failure
The men continued their journey to the city after a minor accident caused by gear mechanism malfunction. The right side sustained slight bruising from contact with a seat while the car remained undamaged.
Bout for the Fourth Promises Boxing Exhibition
Washington will host a July 4 boxing exhibition featuring Tim Sullivan and a Linton man in a ten round bout. Sullivan has begun training for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tim Sullivan
Gove
Sullivan
City Council to Elect School Trustee Tonight
The regular city council meeting will consider electing a new school trustee to replace Nelson Harrad. E. E. Forsythe is slated for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truster
Nelson Harrad
E. E. Forsythe
Trustees Notice Veale Alfordsville Washington Bogard Townships
Trustees announce monthly and weekly office hours to transact township business. Frank Swann in Veale on second and last Thursdays. R V Cox in Alfordsville on Saturdays. Grant Keith in Washington at East Fourth and Main. Dan Myers at residence Tuesdays and Fridays. Call to meet and discuss any matters.
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Veale Township
Frank Swann
Reeve Township
Alfordsville
R. V. Cox
Washington Township
Waller
East Fourth
Main Streets
Seach
Grant Keith
Bogard Township
Daniel I. Myers
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co Offer In Daviess County
Attention farmers in Daviess Martin and Knox counties. The Daviess County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co invites you to investigate a five year policy for any amount of property at $2.00. Contact the president or secretary for details. JL Pegan Loogvotes district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Martin
Knox
Daviess County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co
Direct Vote Bill Passes Senate Action Tightens Electoral Path
Washington June 13 the senate passed the resolution for direct senatorial elections by sixty four to twenty four with the Bristow amendment on federal supervision adopted forty four to forty four the vice president casting the deciding vote. Debate raged over Bristows stance and pressure from interests noted by Senator Bacon and Senator Reed of Missouri cited the Kansas black vote factor.
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Washington
Bristow
House
Reed of
Missuri
Bacon
United States
Senate
Congress
Kansas
Sutherland
Utah
Borah
Davis
Arkansas
Cummins
Clapp
la Follette
Askansag
Senators Works
Guggenheim and
Reed
Missouri
Southerland
Newport News Storm Leaves Dozens Dead and Damaged
A violent storm swept the Virginia peninsula striking Newport News and nearby towns with wind rain hail and lightning. Up to fifteen people are presumed dead with many fishermen missing as vessels broke away damaged shipyards and power was cut across the peninsula plunging the area into darkness.
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Wake
Newport News
James River
Hampton
the James
Houges
Phoebus
Remembered Fund Vincennes Capital Donation to Y M C A
Eph Toman an attorney in the Moore trial last December made a contribution to the Y M C A fund, received Saturday morning. The camera letter from Mr Inman regrets being away from Indianapolis and unable to assist the campaign last week.
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Vincennes
Eph Toman
Moore
Inman
Y. M. C. A. Camipais
Indianapolis
Man Surrenders After Grand Jury Indictments
Frank Webber of Reeve township turned himself in to sheriff Colbert Monday morning after being indicted on charges of trespass and carrying weapons. He posted bond for his appearance at the September term and was released from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Webber
Reeve Township
Trespasa
Erift Colbert
Errour
Wheat Cutting Underway in Darien County Fields
Harvest progresses with the cutting of wheat now active in Darien county. Some fields were cut last week while most began today. Reports say the crop heads well but not heavy with an average yield near twenty bushels per acre amid a shortage of harvest hands.
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Dariess
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Maud Baker
A relief committee presents resolutions upon the death of Maud Baker wife of Brother H L Baker. The text notes grief, sympathy, and faith, calls for draping the charter for thirty days, and directs copies to the husband and county papers. Signed by TDA WEIMER W H CLARK and MARTHA SMITH as the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Baker
Maude
H. L. Baker
Earth
Heaven
Ben-Hur
Tda Weimer
W. H. Clark
Martha Smith
County Board of Review plan for 1911 session posted
The notice lists dates from June 5 to July 12 for organizational, exam, and equalizing work by township, including Veale Harrison Reeve Barr Washington Madison Elmore Steele Van Buren and others, with final actions on corporations and mortgage exemptions. Officials William W. Feagans and Thomas Nugent sign. Also notice of setting contract for gravel roads in Davicos county Indiana with a July 5 1911 date.
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Veale
Harrison Township
Reeve Township
Barr Township
Montgomery
Cannerburg
van Buren l
Bogard Township
Madison Township
Odon
Elmore
Elnora
Steele
Harrison
Reeve
Washington Township
City of Washington
van Buren, Bogard and Madison
Steele and Barr Townships
Washington and
Washington
Letting of Road Contract In Washington County Indiana
Notice announces contract letting for a graveline road petitioned by Cosbs et al, about 60 feet long. Bids will follow applicable road letting laws. Plans and on file in auditor's office. Issued by county commissioners at Washington Indiana on June 7 1911.
Notice of gravel road contract letting in Daviess County
The Daviess county commissioners plan to let a gravel road contract on Wednesday July 35 1911 at 10 am in the auditor's office Washington Indiana for a petitioned road 7786 feet long. Papers on file in the auditor's office detail the project and governing laws. Witness signatures of the county commissioners seal and date appear at the county seat.
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Washington Township
Board of Commissioners of
Daviess County
Indiana
Auditor’s Office
City of
Washington
James M. Moada
Auditor's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Notice to non residents in Daviess court
In the Daviess circuit court September term 1911 Nicholas Mandabach et al versus James M Thompson et al Complaint No 12722 non residents James M Thompson John Kietinger are necessary parties defendants must appear on the first day of the next term and answer or demur or the case will be heard in their absence Witness WM Wallace Clerk May 20 1911 Washington Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess Circuit Court
Nicholas Mandabach
James M. Thompson
Padzlett & Padgett
John Kietinger
State J of
Indiana
Ds- Viess
Washington
WM. A. Wallace
Indiana notice of death and new mortgage decree action
In Daviess County Indiana Maria Polvey sues Justin Polvey and Amel Gerry in the Daviess circuit court September term 1911 to obtain a decree that Justin Polvey is dead and for a new mortgage lease on real estate. The defendants are notified the complaint will be heard at the courthouse in Washington Indiana on September 6 1911. Witness hand and seal May 29 1911. Mattingly and Myers attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess
Maria Polvey
Justin Polvey
Amel Gerry
Plaintif
Indiana
Sal Court
Washington
WM. A. Wallace
Mattingly & Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Bacon
Washington Realty Co
JL. Pegan
F. D
Loogvotes
Notice County Board of Review
William W. Feagans
Thomas Nugent
Daviels County
Board of Commissioners
Davicos County
Cosbs
John Wade
William E. Wade
Hastings, Allen & Hastings, Attys
Plainville
Plainvile
Parsons
Farmers Bank
J. M. Neiswanger
Will H. Bugher
Sherman Carroll
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