List of letters remaining in Washington post office
Week ending June 21 1910 notices list remaining letters for women and men. Names include Miss May Ballinger Mrs W H Crane Fay Birch Ida Morrison Mrs Nancy Jane Porcell Mrs John Raymond Ethel Shaffer Mrs Anna Thomas Miss Flossie Tyner Mrs Oral Wade Mike S Crocenl 2 James H Matson George McGill Willie Sprouse H M Wells Wil W Watt Postmaster E C Faith notes advertised matter one cent charge for advertised items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Office
May Ballinger
W. H. Crane
R. P. Green
Fay Birch
Ida Morrison
Nancy Jane Porcell
John Raymond
Ethel, Shaffer
Anna Thomas
Flossie Tyner
Oral Wade
Mike S. Crocenl
James H. Matson
George McGill
Willie Sprouse
H. M. Wells
Wil W. Watt
E. C. Faith
Real estate transfers and city notices fill page
Real estate transfers list William Beck to Belle Isenogle in Washington Read and Thompson addition and Mary E Mitchell to I J Alford. also extensive column of births and personals. Numerous residents visit relatives or stay in Indianapolis Bloomington Vincennes Linton Loogootee Beards town and other towns with dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beck
Belle Isenogle
Washington
Read & Thompson
Mary E. Mitchell
I J. Alford
Studebakers Buy Timber From Bradley Land
The Studebaker concern contracted with J G Aller, Thomas Nugent and State Auditor Billheimer to purchase the first twenty car loads of timber from their Bradley Arkansas land. A saw mill is near completion and felling of the giants of the forest will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebakers
Studebaker Concern
J. G. Aller
Thomas Nugent
Billheimer
Bradley
Ark
Just Occasionally We Know One Thing
A fragmented quip contrasts what we know with what we think we know. The speaker muses on misperceptions and consequences of flawed judgments, concluding with a self critical note about mending faults and facing uncertain outcomes.
We Learn by Trying despite a Transgressor’s Blame
A reflective note urges effort over excuse as the speaker argues the transgressor shifts fault. It emphasizes testing one’s limits to uncover both abilities and limits, cautioning against assuming failure without attempting. The tone resembles a moral lesson in a historical column.
June tax settlement and to the state and county funds
Will Camp completes the June settlement and distribution sheets. George Godwin will visit Indianapolis to settle with the state treasurer. State county due amounts to $30,351.11 with net spring tax intake of $193,854.10 and city taxes $22,896.67. Poll tax $3,346 and delinquent collection fees $430.20. Distribution lists township and town payments to trustees and treasurers totaling $40,114.81. Also an ad for Foley Kidney Pills from Smith and Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
eGorge Godwin
Indianapolis
Daviess
City of Washington
Washington Township
Veale
Reeve
Jpoor
Toal
Harrison
Montgomery
Corporation
Cannerburg
Barr Township
van Buren
Odon
Madison Township
Elmora
Elmore Township
Steele
Bogard
Doan's Kidney Pills Endure as Kidney Remedy
Washington resident Wilson S. Karr testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his kidney pain after a Civil War injury and improved urinary issues. He credits the remedy for complete cure after using multiple boxes and recommends it to others. Sold by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean
Wilson S. Karr
S. E. Seventh St
Ind
Doan
Jackson
Karr
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Glad to Recommend Them Foley Kidney Pills Praised
E Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports relief after using Foley's Kidney Pills. He says his backbone pain kidney strength improved secretions normalized and bladder pain ceased. Package described as yellow and sold by Smith and Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
Foley
Smith & Winton
Akester Is Reported Ill At Home
Washington Akester, a well known retired farmer, has been confined to his home at east Third and Pearl streets for the last few days on account of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akester
Washington Akester
East Third and
Pearl Streets
Doctor Loses Horse in Local Incident
Dr. Henry Herr's driving mare died Monday afternoon and the valuable animal had served him for about three years. Foley's Kidney Remedy is praised for children with bed wetting and scarlet fever aftercare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Herr
Dr. Herr
Community Notes From Southern Daviess County
Local residents and visitors frequent Washington on Saturdays and Thursdays. A funeral was held at Oak Grove church for Mr Prater with Ben Burris and others in attendance. Several families including Burris Potts and Burris kin visited Washington or nearby towns. Lottie Goslin returned to Arkansas after months here. Preaching planned at High Rock Sunday morning by Rev McBride.
Residents and visitors travel among Odon and Bradley Arkansas
Local notes from EPSOM report C H Myers and others visiting Bradley and Odon across the week. Names include James Van Ostran Adolph Williams Roscoe Wade Charlen Wilson H R Myers and families visiting from Odon. Some residents plan moves to Texas and Mississippi connections repeat. band plans Fourth of July ice cream supper. Ella Hodge returns from Terre Haute after schooling. John Van Ostran and Ben Graves travel to Bradley to work for T C Myers & Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom
C.H. Myers
Bradley
Ark
James van Ostran
Qodon
Adolph Williams
Odon
Roscoe Wade
James Callahan
Charlen Wilson
Elnora
H. R. Myers
Sion Hackler
Frank Wilson
Joe Berhhtel
Dale Cooper
Rena Dearmin
Elisha Downs
Texas
S. J
Ella Hodge
Terre Haute
Anderson
Washington
George Wilson
John van Ostran
Ben Graves
Bradley, Ark
T. C. Myers & Brothers
Fourth of July preparations and local events in Alfordsville
In Alfordsville W Ohio Myers Jr was born to Mrs John Fegan Sunday night. Rev T J Alford preached at Old Union. July fourth plans are circulating. Jerry Prater's funeral was held at Oak Grove. Mrs Mary D Kelso improves after a fall. W J McCord and George J Nehr traveled to Huntingburg for oil business. Robert Van Winkie of Greenwood visited relatives. Men from Lawrenceville Illinois came to build a derrick on the Dave Brown place. Whitfield ball club vs White Sox on Alfordsville diamond ended by rain with a rematch planned next Sunday at Whitfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Nehr
Buffalo
Huntingburg
Robert van Winkie
Greenwood
Lawrenceville
Ill
Dave Brown
Whitfield
White Sox
Alfordsville
Waco Residents Share Visits and Updates
John Armstrong bought a new buggy. Thomas Horton traveled to Washington on Saturday. Dr. Perry Baldwin of Peru joined a fishing trip. Matthias Carr of Mt. Carmel Illinois visits. Mrs. John Perkins visited her son Ray last Sunday. Miss Francis Brannon of Washington visited Mrs. James Ax last week. Members attended Jerry Prater’s funeral at Oak Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Taylor visited Martin Myers Sunday. William McCord of Alfordsville made a business trip here last Wednesday. James Henson, working on Graham farms in Washington township, returned home Saturday. Miss Lottie Goslin returned to Higgins Arkansas after a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
John Armstrong
Thomas Horton
Washington
Perry Baldwin
Peru
Matthias Carr
Mt. Carmel
Ill
John Perkins
Ray
Francis Brannon
James Ax
Jerry Prater
Oak Grove
Dan Taylor
Martin Myers Sun
William McCord
Alfordsville
James Henson
Graham Farms
Washington Township
Lottie Goslin
Higgins, Ark
McClain Transferred as Captain Leaves Washington Patrol
Captain S. E. McClain who ran the Washington Salvation Army department is transferred to Indianapolis to head the fresh air farm. Mrs. McClain recuperates at her mother's home and hopes to resume field work soon. Farewell services are planned for next Sunday with no announced successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLain
S. E. McClain
Washington
Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Army
McClain
Montgomery Notes Show Travel and Community Life
Local items list residents heading to Washington Cincinnati Loogootee and other towns. Fourth of July plans announced. Wheat cutting and stock shipments noted. Montgomery baseball team lost to Shoals 10 to 10. church services canceled due to weather. Local visits, excursions, and social events reported along with post office lobby expansion and a saddle horse premium. Orgs and individuals named include Barr Stoll Fisher Sharum Carrico Alvey Heffernan Harris Dissrr and multiple families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Joseph Healy
Cannelburg
Montgomery
C. W. Slinkard
E. W. Matthews
Washington
Joseph Loughmiller
Harry
John Gosling
William Gosling
E. B. Stivers
Sumner
Bethany
Bernadette Matthews
Irene Haley
Mae
Lucy Clark
Loogootee
L. Bradley
Will
Sarah Radcliff
Loogcotes
Rose Smith
Clodin Hunter
Canonsburg
Louisvile
J. BR
Royal Allison
Josie Allison
Mell Billings
Walter Weimer
John Rudolph
John Brown
Lo Heffernan
Louisville
W. A. Smith
Winfield
Michael
Harris Music Store
Local notes from Washington area Sunday report
Big Windy area residents, including Lee Hamersly and college visitors, attend church services at Mt Olive and Bethel. Families travel, social visits recur, and a buggy accident near Bethel causes no injuries. Wheat and oat crops described as fair to good with planting and harvest activity ongoing.
Thomas Bluff Social Notes Include Visits and Wheat Outlook
Enos Yarbrough travels to Kentucky for a visit. Miss Maude Simpson spends Sunday with Miss Lizzie Emmick and Miss Blanch Fish at Thomas Station. Miss Vina Emmick stays with Miss Mattie Simpson. Wheat harvest begins with good prospects. Local attendees visit Bethel children's day exercises. Miss Laura Yarbrough visits relatives in Chilcorn, Kentucky, with Mr. and Mrs. George Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bluff
Enos Yarbrough
Kentucky
Maude Simpson
Lizzie Emmick
Blanch Fish
Weice
Thomas Station
Vina Emmick
Mattie Simpson
Bethel
Laura Yarbrough
Chilcorn
George Waggoner
Neighborly visits and home improvements noted
Mrs Pete Rem mell spent Sunday with her. Mrs Emma Kilburn and daughter Myrtle visit the neighborhood. Miss Helen Smith visited Saturday night with Miss Maude Williams. The Emmick brothers purchased a new binder with an eight foot cut. Charles Williams and family spent the weekend with George Huey and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Remmell
Emma Kilburn
Myrtle
Helen Smith
Maude Willjames
Emmick Brothers
Charles Williams
George Huey
Fire destroys two cottages in West Washington
A Wednesday afternoon blaze leveled two small cottages in West Washington. Occupants were Miss Indiana Helton, and Nichols and his wife. The fire likely started from a coal range, spreading quickly due to weak fire protection. Mrs Helton's belongings were lost. Nichols family saved little. Owners Frank Herrin and W M Biggs have insurance to cover losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana Helton
Nichols
Nichels
Helton
Bean Sprout In Ear Causes Nurse’s Hearing Loss
Marion June 9 A trained nurse Mrs Leslie at the National Military Home lost her hearing after a bean sprouted in her ear she had concealed for years. She recalled inserting beans in her nose and ears as a child but believed all were removed years ago by a doctor Jonz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Leslie
National Military Home
Jonz
Pastor's Daughter Marries In Petersburg
The marriage of Ralph W. Bridges formerly of Plainfield and Mrs. Martha Poucher daughter of Rev John Poucher D D pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Petersburg took place yesterday morning. They will reside in Cooper Cliff Ontario Canada after August 1. Both graduates of DePauw University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ralph W. Bridges
Plainfield
Martha Poucher
John Poucher
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bridges
Cooper Cliff
Ontario
Canada
DePauw Universits
Evansville Interurban Line to Begin This Summer
Work on the Evansville Mt Carmel and Olnes electric interurban line will start this summer. Secretary E Q Lockyear announced Wednesday. J J Burns and af A Peoples, Chicago railroad builders, completed a route tour and will depart for New York to finalize details of a bond issue of 500900 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushes
Evansville
Mt. Carmel
Olnes
E. Q. Lockyear
J. J. Burns
Af. A. Peoples
Chicago
New York
Reverend seeks mandamus to exhume body in suspected death
Noblesville June 25 The Rev A Cooper pastor of the Christan church at Swavee Grant county yesterday began mandamus proceedings against Coroner C C Ry to disinter the body of his daughter Mrs Jane P Devaney who died near here November 25 1908 He fears she was poisoned or killed. No charge is made against any person as having been criminally implicated in causing her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
A. Cooper
Christan
Swavee
Grant County
C. C. Rya
Jane P. Devaney
Here
Funeral held for Joseph Milliken aged 100 to 106
In Indianapolis on June 28 the funeral was held for Joseph Milliken a longtime resident said to be between 100 and 106 years old. Milliken, born in Henderson County Kentucky, was a former slave and descendant memories trace his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianpolis
Joseph Milliken
Essert
Milliken
Henderson County
Kentucky
Indicted for Counterfeiting in Indianapolis
Federal grand jury returns indictments against John J. Schieider, a Bethlehem farmer, charging him with making counterfeit nickels in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John J. Schieider
Bethlehem
Royal Arcanum Council Plans Anniversary Smokers Night
The local council of the Royal Arcanum will celebrate the order anniversary this evening at the Knights of Pythias hall. Following the regular meeting a smoker and refreshments are planned. The Royal Arcanum is an insurance organization with about 1060 members locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Arcanum
K. of Phal
Debt letter promises payment for stolen hens
Petersburg June 23 Mrs John Hammond received a drop letter with a $2 bill and the note This is not a gift, but a debt I owe you. The message refers to five chickens stolen from her a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
John Hammond
Kelley's Kidney Pills Helped a Springfield Reader
Springfield resident reports kidney and bladder trouble improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. Headaches subsided and bladder function returned to normal within weeks. Sold by Smith & Winton. Also notes a family picnic at Melton's pond on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bb. F. Kelley
Springfield
Foley
Smith & Winton
Kidney Trouble Warns On Foley's Remedy Use
C J Budlong of Washington Rhode Island says hereditary kidney disease prompted his alarm. After four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy, he reports full recovery and urges others not to delay treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Budlong
Washington
Foley
Smith & Winton
Daviess County Farmers Union Holds June Delegates
The quarterly convention of the Daviess county Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America will meet at Zinkans hall on June 29 to select delegates for the state convention at Looguo tee on Thursday August 4 and prepare for the upcoming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Zinkans Hall
Delgates
Ryan Injured in Shoals Ball Game Collision
During a Sunday game at Shoals the Montgomery club faced the local team. Joe Ryan, a Montgomery player, was struck on the hip by a runner and received medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Shoals
Montgomery
Joe Ryan
Summer Cold Hurts More Than You Think
Do not neglect a summer cold as it may become bronchitis or pneumonia. Take Foley's Honey and Tar promptly. It loosens the cough soothes and heals passes, expels the cold from the system. Sold by Smithland Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Smithland Winton
Notice of Improved Road Petition in Washington Township
Petition filed with Daviess county Indiana board requests grading draining and paving of a section of highway in Washington Township including Campbell Avenue and Meridian Street. Over fifty freehold voters petition for view and engineering report with cost plans and specs to follow. Hearing date fixed July 5 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Daviess County
Indiana
Washington Township
Daviess Counts
Third
Washington
Campbell Avenue
William Beck
Thomas Nugent
Mattingly & Myers, Attorneys
Daviess County invites bids for coal contracts
County commissioners of Daviess County Indiana will on Tuesday July 5 1910 at 10 o clock a m let contract for coal for a year from June 1 1910 for the court house jail orphans home and poor farm Bids are for delivered coal except poor farm Bid on mine run and nut or lump coal Bids sealed Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids Thomas Nugent Auditor Daviess County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Daviess County
Henry Duncan
Hattie Axtell
Wiliam Duncan
John M. Colbert
Auditor’s Office
Board of Commissioners of
Beunty
George A. Faith
Fiant
Court House
Thomas Nugent
Washington
Davieas County
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Mill Street
Ruth Meadows
Talcott
W. Va
Harry Kidwell
Ellis Hunter
Vincennes
Henry Backes
Beulah Reynolds
John T. Harris
Arthurh
Laughter Ruth
Linton
Albert Bullock
Wilson Coulter
Maysville
C. H. Jones
Herbert Woods
St. Louis
Marie
Elsie Jones
Leah Potts
Wingate
C. J. Guth
Quincy, IL
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Indiianapolis
Margaret Frezee
Anni McCarty
Leymour
Bruce Murphy
Maud Fiena
Easton
Andrew Haag
Deckard Allen
Blue Mountain
Miss
Misse
Rebecca
Anna Marie Strasser
Denver
Col
Ruby Roberts
Nashville
Tenn
C. P. van Allmen
Nina Bradley
Z. T. Walker
John Charter
Xenia
Louis T. Gootee
Southern Daviess
T. B. Horton
A. D. Meade
Bicknell
A. J. Burrie
Theodore Harris
Ben Burris
Prater
Oak Grove Church
Alfred Potts
Pike County
Benjamin Potts
Taylor Combs
Homer Rayhill
Ray Hornady
Arkansas
E. E. Meade
B. F. Potts
Will Horton
Orwell
A. J. Burris
John Burris
High Rock
Mr McBride
Glendale
Oj. McCord
Lee Hamersly
Lee Singleton
Bert White
Richard Peek
Everett Lett
Mt Olive
Craig
Perry
Thomas Singleton
John Dayton
Bethel Church
D. B. Woodall
Perry Singleton
Cumbach
Daisy Edwards
Bess Wallace
Edward Hess
Emery Lett
Arilla Lett
J. Beltman
A. Hamersly
H. I. Cox and Son
Melton’s Pond
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