City orders concrete sidewalks for many property owners
By declaratory resolution the city council ordered property owners in multiple wards to construct new concrete sidewalks within sixty days. Will hear objections at the June 26 meeting. Willis Hoddinott, city clerk, lists affected properties across Main Walnut East Fifteenth and other streets with details per ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Hoddinott
First Ward
Main Street
B. P
O. E
Carpenter
C. K. Tharp
van Trees
E.B. Hyatt
S. B. Boyd
W. B. Deffendale
East Fifteenth
Joe Beck
Himburg
Essick
John Scho
Edwards
Brittain
Norris
Tranter
Beck & Mattingly
E. R. Eskridge
W. L. Jackson
Martha Garaghan
Kellar
Rothschild
Ziba
F. Graham
Lafayette Gilley
Fred Lucas
George Gilley
C. L. Williams
Pearl Street
Walter McCullough
William Roby
Medcalf
Maple Street
Helphinstine
Nettie Orth
East First
Liverpool
East Second Street
East Third
Myers
Madden
Myra’ Crawford
Second Street
Flora Street
Murphy
Frank Reinsel
M. J. Hayes
Meridian Street
Meredith
West Main Street
Addie ‘Buckner
Walnut Street
Mattie Lavelle
Jackson
Thompson
W. R. Meredith
Lizzie Hogshead
Foster
Mary Kempf
Vincennes Council Delays Traction Franchise Hearing
The Vincennes council reviewed the Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction franchise in an extra session. Debate centered on Sixth Street routing while officials promise a final hearing Saturday night. Labor housing sought as 156 workers prepare for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Common Council
Padgett
Jrown
Harrison
Sixth Street
Board of Works
Pilgrim Fathers
George Roger Clark
Vincenes, Washington & Fastern Traction
Out of the Ordinary Paving Plans and Odd Notes
Proposed city spending includes 1 000 000 to pave Montreal streets this summer and 540 000 for sidewalks plus 2 500 000 for sewers and drains. A London doctor links appendicitis to steel particles in flour. Reports claim Egyptians revive ancient beer tastes imported from England. Teutonic influence is noted in early brewing, while German roads display fruit trees with theft small and public warnings read A good man injures no tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Janin
England
London
Germany
Woman Seeks Divorce in Davies Circuit Court
Mary E Welch of Jefferson Street filed for divorce from George D Welch in Davies circuit court. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and lack of reasonable support. Married October 2 1890, separation dated October 1 1910. Attorneys are Hesting a Hastings for Mrs Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E.welch
Jefferson Street
George D. W Welch
Pst
Gill Elected Captain of Indiana Teams
Andy Gill was elected captain of the Indiana University baseball team on Wednesday. He also serves as captain of the football team and was selected as an All Western halfback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Andy Gill
Indiana University
Miss Cora Eskringe Aids State Bank Clerical Work
Miss Cora Eskringe assists Miss Mary Preed in clerical duties at the State bank. The brief notice notes routine tasks and cooperative work in the bank’s offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Eskringe
Mary Preed
Bani
Slimp Sells Farm in Jefferson Township Pike County
Local attorney D Slimp sold the Albert Traylor farm in Jefferson township Pike county to Thomas J Raylor for 4105. The sale was ordered by Judge J W Ogdon of the Daviess circuit court with Slimp named commissioner. The 86 acre tract sold for 3225 with 835 over to cover costs taxes liens and alimony. Proceeds pay divorce costs, taxes, liens and alimony of 1750 to Zannie Traylor. residue held in trust for Traylor. Ab Traylor’s prominence drew interest at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traylor
Zannie Traylor
Traylors
Local Social Notes and Wheat Crop Update
Mrs Arrilla Lett and Mrs Tabi tha Coleman visited Mrs Sam Coleman on Tuesday. Preachers Deborah Dayton and Cordia Shively of Plainville will speak next Sunday morning and evening. Ed Hess and family of Connerburg stayed with relatives Saturday and Sunday. Corola Shively and Grace Arrison visited Miss Dulla Singleton. Wheat cutting may begin locally with promising yields. J C Fairhurst and family from Plainville passed through en route to Petersburg. Taylor Davion, formerly local resident now in Ivy Tingfield Missouri, visited recently. Mr and Mrs E T Hess of Connerburg, Mr and Mrs Perry Singleton and Mrs James Ragsdale visited with Mrs Arrilla Lett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrilla Lett
Tabitha Coleman
Sam Coleman
Connerburg
Perry Singleton
James Ragsdale
Tax assessment fixed for Washington Water Light and Power
The Daviess county board of review fixed the total assessment of the Washington Water Light and Power Company at 55 000 after a Wednesday session. Township land and lots total 35 000 with 14 600 improvements and 20 000 personal property. City real estate 100 improvements 2 400 and personal 17 500. The township assessment was reduced by 2 000 while the city saw an increase, affecting overall tax impact but not reversing the net reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Water, Light and Power Company
Daviess County Board of Review
Sesson
Has Curious Bird Shown By Night Sergeant
William Wykoff night police sergeant displays a six week old bird of unknown species. Found in a Wheat Island coal mine nest by William Yeager it resembles an owl but is larger and differently colored. It may be exhibited in a local show window soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wykoff
Hig Homa
William Yeager
Eagles Dedicate Fine Rome Home in Princeton
Princeton aerie 361 held an open house for what is described as the most elegantly finished Eagles home in Indiana. The brick homestead, built over six years ago, has just been redecorated in old English style and furnished to match. Hundreds visited the home as local Eagles welcomed guests from neighboring aeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Princeton
Indiana
Princeton Aerie
Aeries
How to decline an invitation and remain appreciative
Miss Germ Williams writes a humorous piece about social etiquette and style tips. William Cooper visits the city for a brief stay with relatives and friends, adding local interest to the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
William Cooper
City
Funeral Services for Local Family Held in Two Cemeteries
Funeral services were held from the family home Monday afternoon with Rev. J. A. White of the First Dusted Brethren church presiding. Burial followed at Weales Creek cemetery. Helen Strange, six days old, of Maysville died Sunday and was buried Monday in Mareville cemetery. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thomas of Montgomery died Sunday and was laid to rest Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Zinkans
William Zinkans
William F Brooks
Bedford
Zinkans
Daviess County
Mary A. McPhelemy
iSeattle
Wash
William F. Brooks
Belford
James P. Zinkans
Clifford Oklahoma
John A. Zinkans
Louis J. Zinkans
Seattle
Montgomery
St. Peters
Price
William E. Millis
Ezra Mattingly
Denver
Col
Mattingly Felling
Millis
Lawrence County
Plainville
Milsis
Chicago
Sheridan
Wyoming
Edward J. Millis
Bert J. Millis
City
Elmer C. Jordon
Tolbert Ham
West Eighth Street
Mr.Ham
Reeve Township
Washington
Maud
May
Marie
William Ham
Alfordsvile
Walter ‘Ham
Nellie Bateman
James Bateman
Thomas Grahham
Swan Pond
Mary Ward
Janai Ward
Third Street
Texas
J. A. White
First Dusted Brethren Church
Weales Creek Cemetery
Helen
Harry F. Strange
Maysville
Mare‘ville
Mre
Michael Thomas
Round Up Bad Shipments Warns State Food Commissioner
The state food and drug commissioner H E Barnard warns housewives and manufacturers about delusions in buying small fruits this time of year. Merchants buying overripe goods due to shipping delays face condemnation of entire shipments. Reports show prices fall and merchants increase stock. canned product buyers also lose when whole lots are condemned. Retail trade suffers though scrutiny at purchase can alleviate housewife difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
Food and Drug
Automobile Primen in Infernal Machine Satire
A humorous poem by Caroline Wells criticizes cars as infernal machines of class oppression. It mocks automobiles as deadly tools, parodies terms like auto and mob, and ridicules chauffeurs and fashionable drivers with sharp, provocative humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Wells
Ani Automobilist
Borneo
Pine Valley News Social Roundup and Local Visits
Charles Traylor was at Washington Saturday. Mrs. N. J. Barton visited Mrs. Emily Gaither over Sunday. Mrs. William Taylor visited Mrs. John Taylor over Sunday. Mrs. Ida Barber visited Mrs. Hattie Buckley over Sunday. Jessie and Willard Ashby visited Della and Ralph Traylor Sunday. W. L. Taylor, Washington street car motor man, has tonsillitis. Mrs. Dewey Colbert of Washington visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaither and family visited Mrs. Emily Gaither over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Arms and family of Terre Haute with others visited Mrs. Samuel Swann Sunday. Attended big Windy vs Darkies game. Big Windy won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Valley News
Charles Traylor
Washington
N. J. Barton
Emily Gaither
William Taylor
John Taylor
Ida Barber
Hattie Buckley
Jessie
Willard Ashby
Della
Ralph Traylor
W. L. Taylor
Dewey Colbert
Frank Gaither
Bert Arms
Terre Haute
Oma Arms
Pearle ‘Taylor
Helen Gress
Bessie Grube
Lora Wallace
Samuel Swann
Levi Ishum
Clyde Traylor
Frank Buckley
Clark Ishum
John Buckley
Darkies
Big Windy
Spink Milling to Broadcast Weather Forecasts by Whistle
The Spink Milling Company at South and East Second Streets will add weather forecasts to daily signals. Manager M. B. Hopkins announced repairs to the mill whistle and said broadcasts from Washington City will predict conditions twenty four hours ahead. Cards explaining the blast meanings will be distributed and the whistle will blow at 10 o clock each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spink Milling Company
South
East Second Streets
M. B. Hopkins
Washington City
Teachers Engage as Principals in Local Schools
James E. Gilley resigns as west end school principal and Minnie Carnahan is elected principal. Carnahan, a local high school graduate, has taught in the northwest and at the consolidated school last year. James H. Williams of Rughville is elected principal of the negro school and is a Short- diploma graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Gilley
West End
Minnie Carnahan
Carnahan
Northwest
Washington
James H. Williams
Rughville
Williams
Short
Williams Succeeds Harmon as Negro High School Leader
Ridge High School Indianapolis and Indiana University graduate with ten years teaching in state schools. Williams is a noted lecturer among Negro people and delivered the Vincennes Friday commencement address to the Negro high school. He comes highly recommended.
White River claims victim in drowning near Wheatland
Chester Welton fifteen son of Thomas Welton of Wheatland drowned in White river near the B and O Southwestern bridge late Thursday afternoon. The body was recovered about an hour after the drowning by dragging the river with hooks. Coroner Bowers held the inquest Thursday evening. Witness James Abner testified they went to rescue but could not grasp him in the water. The body was taken to the Wheatland morgue for burial preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Chester Welton
Thomas Welton
Wheatland
Iran
Robert S. Woods
Bowers
Knox County
James Abner
Abner
Absent minded lawyer tips judge by taxi ride
An absent minded lawyer hires a taxicab to court and invites the judge to ride with him. The judge reaches the courthouse on foot while the lawyer hurries inside to prepare papers. The court opens and the judge coldly rebukes him, a crier noting the taxi fare was paid for by the judge.
Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy Popular Everywhere
The uniform success of Chamberlain's cholera and diarrhoea remedy has made it a favorite. It can always be depended upon and is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Haz
Interest On County Funds From Eight Depositories
May interest totaling 253.48 was earned by eight Da viess county depositories. Peop les National Bank Washington 62.67 Citizens Loan and Trust pany Washington 39.90 Washing ton National 67.04 State Bank of Washington 30 First National Odon 19.32 Citizens Elnora 6.73 First National Montgomery 9.16 Farmers Plainville 6.66 An unrelated ad notes Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets for digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Interst
Peoples National Bank
Washington
Citizens Loan and Trust Pany
Washington National
State Bank of Washington
First National
Odon
Citizens
Elnora
Montgomery
Plainville
Notice to Contractors Hinkle Schoolhouse bid date set
The Steele township trustee in Daviss County Indiana will let a contract July 8 1941 for a one room frame school building in district 6 known as the Hinkle schoolhouse. Sealed bids are to be received between 8 am and 2 pm with plans on file for inspection. The trustee can reject any bid and a bond and written contract are required for the successful bidder. Ollie Gillia tt Trustee. Chamberlains cough remedy advertised for whooping cough support ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkle Schoolr House
Ollie Gilliatt
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Third Ward
William Fitz- Gibbon
Alice Foster
William Hayes
Fifth Street
William Mereadith
Read & Thompson
Brown
Thomas Nugent
Frank Fronwald
Frank Denver
Rdl Weald
West Walnut Street
Hack & Simon ‘Brewing Company
Terre Haute Brewing Company
West Tenth Street
East Side
Frederick Opperman
West Side
McCormick
West Tenth
Fourth Ward
Joseph Ie~Gordon
Lilly Stegrs
Samuel S. Stalcup
Othilla Miller
Marth
Mary Lloyd
John S. McConnell
Ethel Stiles
L. E. Hamersly
E. H. Hoffman
T. E. Winterbottom
John Knockler
Hamersly & McDougal
Ll. H. Stuckey
Mary J. Kelly
Carrie Crawford
Sarah Meredith
Mary
Oak Street
H. T. Trueblood
Zeulsa Grogs
Alice’ Stears
Anna Kempf
Alice O'Neal
Joseph Jr. Gordon
Lilly Stears
Fifth Ward
East Seventh Street
Turner's Add
Riley’ Sparrow
Center Street
Frank, Johnson
Thirteenth Street
Ahna FitzGibbon
Louis Hembree
Henry Tholey
Lyda McCracken
Arthur A. Cox
Roda Mandabach
John W. Hinkle
Lela Summers
Mary Wratten
Mitchel Heltoy
Melvin, Bales
Lofty Osborn
M. J. Gallagher
Arthur Simpson
Ernest Naumelir
Matthew Weykod
Willmina Hinkle
James E. Norris
J. M. Allen
Steele Township
County of
Daviess
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