Wade Sentenced to State Prison for Forgery
Thomas D. Wade of Bogard township received a two to fourteen year term in the state prison after a trial found him guilty of forging the names of his mother and uncle to three notes. The case followed a motion for a new trial ruled on by Special Judge M. Hastings. Also referenced are ongoing lawsuits in Daviess County coal and road drainage disputes, a divorce, and a guardian appointment for a mentally afflicted individual.
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Thomas D. Wade
Wade
Byer
M. Hastings
Prof Black Entertains Music Class at Library
Prof J M Black has recently been giving teachers a series of twelve in music at the library and last evening provided another session. The event featured instructional singing and demonstrations intended to aid local educators in music appreciation and technique.
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J. M. Black
Class considers great composers at final meeting
The group gathered at a member’s home to discuss great composers and their works. Black proposed treating composers like cakes with cream, and the session ended with a pleasant conclusion and profitable lessons.
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Black
Residence Burns at Alfordsville
Dr Hargan of Alfordsville loses his home to a noon fire that destroyed the residence and caused $800 in losses. Insurance covers $300. Dr Hargan had moved to Alfordsville only a month ago.
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Burns
Alfordsville
Hargan
G. c. Hargan
Engineer Baughman Seriously Ill in Seymour
Engineer Enoch Baughman of Seymour suffers serious illness from a wreck plane incident aboard the B. O. Y. Derrick Co. wreck site. His condition is listed as dangerous and recovery is not expected.
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Enoch’ Baughman
Ot Sémour
B. O. BY
Seymour
Cogswell Quits to Manage Bedford Hotel
Washington B and O Western employee Cogswell resigns after years of service as storekeeper and master mechanic. He plans to move to Bedford to manage a hotel for his sister. Elmer E. Nanny expected to replace him. Ralph Martin to take over in Smith’s office.
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Will D.cogswell
Bedford
Cogswell
Washington
Our Promise for Spring Shoes Selection and Pricing
Our stock of shoes will be distinctly select refined and up-to-date carrying the latest fashion. The goods are tasteful with individuality showing complete design and finish. Prices are moderate and practical while maintaining high standard comparable to special orders.
Charley Handy seeks divorce amid assault charges
Charley Handy, a colored political figure, files for divorce from Rosa Brown whom he married in 1895, claiming threats and prior attempts on his life. He seeks custody of their eight year old son AVM and a share of property. Handy faces assault charges against his step-daughter Goldie Sivégran and an added provocation affidavit against Mrs Sturgeon.
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Charles Handy
Rosa Brown
Ulinois
Hoe
Avm
Hardy
Handy
Tark's Play Made a Hit at Spick's Pots House
The Gentleman from Indiana by Booth Tarrington drew a large fashionable crowd at Spick's Pots House Monday night. Edward Morgan played John Harkless and Julia Dedting Helen Sherwood gave fine interpretations with a strong supporting company. The scenery and staging were first class.
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Indiana
Local Names Mentioned in Montgomery and Odoo Notices
Misses May and Frances Watson, J Marley Hall, R M Baker, Ha Noten and Joseph Ackerman listed from Montgomery. From Montgomery also Dr and Mrs L McPherson, Dr and Mrs J F Michaels, E K Buddith and Bernard Spaulding. From Odoo were Mr and Nira, Leo Montgomery, George Abrahams and E T Laughtin.
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Misses May
Frances Watson
J. Marley Hall
R M. Baker
Ha Noten
Joseph Ackerman
Montgomery
Mre
L. McPherson
Mra
J. F. ‘Michaels
E. K. Buddith
Bernard
Odoo
Mr. and Nira
Leo Montgomery
George
Abrahams
E. T. Laughtin
Cripple Evangelist to Speak at Baptist Church
Charles H. Woltz known as the Cripple Evangelist of the Moody Bible Institute will deliver his Chart Talk on The Two Roads and Two Destinies Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the Baptist church. He has been in the city for several days conducting evangelical work and invites all to hear him.
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Charles H. Woltz4an
Mooily Bible Institute
Baptist Church
Pleaded Not Guilty To Truancy Charges
Arnold Helton and A M Cunningram were arrested Monday for failing to keep their children at home and were found not guilty to the charge. Squire Kellams' court will try them next Monday morning at nine o'clock.
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Andy
Goldie
Sivégron
Arnold Helton
A. M. Cunningrham
Squire Kellams
Aged farmer Richard M. Clark dies in Harrison township
Richard M. Clark, aged seventy five, long time Harrison township farmer, died after months of illness. Born in Greene county he lived near Glendale on a 120 acre farm for fifty years and was a C P church member. Survived by his second wife and five children James Mattingly Ellen Clark Gibson Thomas and Richard Clark, plus a brother Dr J W Clark. Property valued about 5000 dollars.
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Greene County
Glendale
C. P. Church
Wifch
James Mattingly
Mies Ellen Clark
Gibsop
Thomas
Richard Clark
Harrison Township
J. W. Clark
Farris Promoted to General Agent at Terre Haute
W Farris, longtime E and f agent, will become general agent for the C B L EB and T and E I systems at Terre Haute. He departs Washington to begin duties April 1 with a salary increase and an expected promotion. E G Myrtle of Indianapolis will succeed as agent loans, and E G Shore of Queen City will move Hazelton to replace Shute.
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W. Farris
Ae Gentral
A. Rand E. & 1. Systems
Terre Haute
Washington
Snd
Halary
E. G. Murle
Uingelton
Willi
Mr. Farris
E.G. Shore
Queen City
Hazelton
Mr. Shute
T. O
Cincinnati Man Returns to Work After Weeks Away
A Cincinnati resident resumed work several weeks after an extended absence. The return marks the end of a period of leave and signals ongoing duties at the job.
No Indictments in Schafer Case in Lawrence County
Lawrence County grand jury returns twenty five indictments but none in the Schafer murder case. Social circle to meet at Anna Gibson's East Main Street home this evening. Spring opening at Short's Sistema set for Thursday and Friday.
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Schafer
The
Christian Church
Anna Gibson
East Main Street
Short’s
Sistema
Short’s Sisters
Mrs. Thomas Orr Dies in Vincennes
Mrs. Thomas Orr, a Vincennes woman once known as a milliner, died Monday of brain trouble. She was a sister of Claude Orr and passed away in Vincennes this afternoon.
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Thomas Orr
Vincenné
Vincennes
Claude Orr
B and O S W Wile Appeal Overruled in Lawrence Court
Judge Wilson in the Lawrence Circuit Court overruled Benson’s motion for a new trial against Pk oO S W Ky and entered judgment for the plaintiff for 6500. The railroad gave notice of appeal. List of letters remaining in the Washington Indiana post office ending March 23, 1905.
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Wilson
Lawrence Circuit Court
New Tria
Benson
Pk Oo
S-W. Ky
Railroad
Washington, Ind, . C
Wews
Rotes of Shops and Railroads In Era of Duty
Vague roster items show staff at round house and car shop with names like Dave Moran Matt Jo winey John Kengella and C P Van Allman. Several engineers and superintendents are listed on vacations sick leave and reporting back from Cincinnati Louisville and St. Louis.
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Dave Moran
The
Round House
Matt Jo Winey
Odd Fellows Go to Vincennes for Degree Work Tonight
The sixteen member degree team and about as many local Odd Fellows travel to Vincennes to confer second and third degree work tonight with a banquet to follow in honor of Washington members. District Deputy Grand Chief Patriarch L. C. Corning initiated 60 in Elnora earlier.
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Vincennes
Washington
W. G. McCormick
Lafe Gilley
James Ramsey
W. D. Cogswell
Leonard Stuckey
H. O. Groves
Joe Schofield
Will McBride
Will Branan
Jesse Robinson
William Porter
Zack Dunbar
Harry Dunbar
Clay McCormick
Claude Swing
Charles Burton
L. C. Corning
Elnora
Odd Fellows Lodge
The Gpiteman Hosts Monday Night Theatre Party
Indiana host the ator party scene as residents from Petersburg attend with Dr and Mrs Royse Rice Mr and Mrs Jenny Davis Judge and Mrs Ely T H Dillon Dr and Mrs Limp Dr and Mrs Kimby Ford Veeck and McStoops Byron Brenton Heber Basinger George Whitaker D G Malott George Ralph Smith and Misses Maud Sheirod Jodie Veeck among guests A misread name from Loogootee appears in list.
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Indiana
Petersburg
Royse Rice
Jenny Davis
E. B. Ely
T. H. Dillon
D. OG. Malott
George Aralph Smith
Misses Maud
Jodie Veeck
Washington teachers head to Indianapolis for state association
School closes Wednesday night and almost all the Washington teachers will go to Indianapolis to attend the state association Thursday returning Saturday night or Sunday. T. B. Laycock formerly of this city has invited the Washington teachers to luncheon in the hill factory cafe one evening.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Ingrain Carpets Advertise Wide Pattern Range
An advertisement promotes extra super quality Ingrain Carpets with very newest bright patterns and a wide range to select from. Prices listed include 435e 70c 80c 1.00 and 1.20 dollars.
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Ingrain
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Bre Pater's Church
Daviess County Coal Co
Osher Cabes
Grace Quillen
the. B. & QO
Ezra Mattingly Sasignes
George Weeks
Otto Cox
Lawrence Cox
Otis Ems Ig
Effie M. Stanfield
Howard ‘Stanfield
Anderson Overman
Ezra Mattingly
William F. Colbert
Samuel Rogers
Burnice Rogers
Costa
Prof. Black
Baughman
RIS Bucceskor
City Gas Company
Main ‘Street
Main St
Trouble
Charley
Dvorce
Tark
Spaulding
Cripple Evangelist
Richard M. Clark
Glen
Dale
Farris
E. S
Myrtle
Mrs. Farris
Hort
Cincinnati
Tadey
Lawrence County Grand Jury
O. S-W. Wile
LCASE
Jefferson
Nuble
McBride
Purcell
Crodia
AND
Railwoads
John Kengella
John Colbert
C. P. van Allman
Charles Spink
Earl Stingson
St. Lou
Marshal Wilson
Isville
John Gorsags
Lafe Bante
Motive Rower
Jobee
George Dunbar Engineer
ODD Fellows GO
Gree
Dr. Wood
Dean
Dr. Thomas
Brussels
Saxony
Axminster
Ectra
Axminsters
China
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