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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

6

Final Settlement Notices for Elizabeth Harris and David Kirbs Estates

Notices filed in the Daviess circuit court announce final settlements for the estates of Elizabeth Harris and David Kirbs ceased. Executors Jamies W. Walson and William P. Hosken each state hearings set for May 10 and May 42, 1916, with heirs and interested parties urged to appear and prove heirship or claims. Additional administration of M Jones estate in Daviess county Indiana noted as solvent and appointment finalized.

Elizabeth Harris Dimesy Sald Jamies W. Walson Iastings, Atlen & ‘Mastings Aps Wat William P. Hosken David Kirbs Daviess Circuit Court WM. P. Hosken

Executrix Qualified in Indiana Estate and Township Sale

Notice from Daviess County Indiana that CORA C PERKINS is qualified as executrix of James Larkins deceased. Also Barr township trustee announces sale by public auction on May 27 1916 of real estate including Gainer and Price school properties, cash terms, right to reject bids.

Daviess Daviess County Indiana James Larkins Barr Township Montgomery Barr-township Towit Said Z Gainer School Price School Daniel E, Calin State of

Noturces Offer Farm Finance to Joan on Good Lands

A fragment notes an offer of an unlimited amount of five percent money to Joan on good farm lands. It says business terms apply when an application is taken and the money is provided. The quote ends with William Beck.

Joan William Beck

British battleship Rusell sunk by mine in the Mediterranean

The British battleship Russell was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean. about 100 crew members are believed to have perished. It would be the eleventh British battleship lost in the war.

Russell Mediterranean Sea

Tescher Plan Seeks City Electric Contract Approval

Washington council votes five to four to back a proposal by Samuel A Tescher of Indiana to finance and build a central electric plant near Washington. The plan aims to supply power and attract business across a wide local area, with a 20 to 50 year contract and potential expansion to neighboring towns. Mayor McCarty and Judge Gardiner lead discussions as council members debate boundaries and regulatory steps.

Washington Samuel A. Tescher India Nes Willam RB Gardiner Gardiner, Tharp & Gurd Réscher Iman Dillard Indianapolis Trinceton Oakland’ City Jhiuntingburg Jasper Petersburg Ireland St. Meimralds Ferdinand, Dale St. Henainville Bruceville Sob Port Westphalia Sandborn uTco Switzity Lyons Elnora Oden Central Station Teschers Tescher Finane Iers Prowieliat Wnes Potat Teéscher Charles Dove Spas Ana Dillard McCarty Gut Tie Public Utilities Comm of Indiana Ties Commission Rathsey Dosch Streeter Dillard Msey Wildridge Counai Klingensmith Rlest

Washington Plan for Electric Plant Faces City Council Debate

The Washington Indiana city council considers a proposal to organize a company to build and operate an electric power plant near the city. The plan would supply electric current to Washington and neighboring towns for 25 years at a fixed rate, with delivery to begin within a year of contract approval.

Stiate Scher Viess Electrie Ee Washunston Indiana Washington Taebeas County Finahri King 3 Hotehborls G « Aitleg Steh Company Wold Aml City of Washington Samuel L A. Pescher Ning

Prospect Encouraging at New Well on Lape Farm

Reports from Cay ingjin indicate continued prospecting for oil at the new Lape farm well. The drill rig uses a walking beam. two barrels of oil were recovered Wednesday morning despite troublesome sand and shale. An A pipe line has been laid to convey oil to tanks and rail siding at Graham, with pumping to start soon.

Graham Fa¢I Peodieckinn aScertory

Allen Gives Decision In Mayphall Byers Case

Special judge J c Allen in the Washington case arrived Wednesday and announced findings on the damages suit by Byers. The court ruled for Marshall in the Marshall suit and appointed Isaak Dawson receiver to manage and sell the partnership property, with Byers to receive the funds and the partnership dissolved.

J. c. Allen Mayphall-Byers Washington Byers Marshall Isaak Dawson

May Storm Calendar Says Central Weather Shifts Warn

Prophet Hicks predicts a three part May with stormy periods and electrical disturbances. The forecast outlines storm centers around the 3rd 6th 7th 12th 15th and 24th through 27th with warmer spells and later frosts possible toward month end.

Hicks May Caesar

Doan's Kidney Pills Benefit Washington Reader

Washington resident Wm Borders, a railroad engineer at 5 W Main St, reports relief from back soreness and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes irregular kidneys and frequent, burning secretions before finding lasting improvement. Price five dollars, available at all dealers.

Washington Dean Borders Main St Doan Mr. Borders Foster-Milburn

Mrs. Margaret Spalding Dies in Barr Township

Mrs. Margaret FE Spalding aged 83 died at 12 45 AM Monday at her son James Spalding’s home in Barr township after a long illness. Born in County Cork Ireland December 10 1842 she came to America at age ten. She married Patrick Healy and later William E Spalding. four children and three stepchildren survive. A devout Catholic known in the community. Notice warns Steele township dogs to be muzzled or kept on premises until June 1791 due to rabid dogs. health official McKittrick records.

Margaret FE. Spalding James Spalding Barr Spalding Sullivan County Cork Ireland Patrick.Healy Margaret 'McKenna Terre Haute Healy William E. Spalding James P. Spalding Barr Township Louis T. Gootee Missouri P. B. Ryan Alphonsus Lago Steele Township McKittrick County Health

M rs Caress Dies Suddenly at Home After Illness

Mrs. Lyaia Caress, wife of pha Caress, manager of a Lemon creator company, dies at her Elnaga home at 11:00 PM after a long illness. She leaves husband and children James Will Charles Hays Maud Manning Reese Wioud and Firman Sims, with sisters and brothers surviving.

Lyaia Caress Asda Mity Pearson Mra. Caress Pha Caress Minazer Lemon Crator Company Aunora Hien A. Caress Jon Telek Medinlald Caress Martin Saaty Elnaga Burns City James Will Charles Hays Maud Manning Eli Reese Wi Oud Westeden Firman Sims Htroit Mr& Starlings Miss ‘Flummerteft Ino

Grey and Braves clash in Woodlawn Park exhibition

Walter Hapgood announces a postponed game between the Boston Braves and the Grays at Woodlawn Park after August 17. Thomas Anderson of the Push predicts no easy win for the Grays against the State champions, as fans anticipate a hard fought Southern Indiana baseball showcase.

Walter EB. Hapgood Boston Haston Grays Woodlawn Park Mire Hapgood poCamen Piteh Ehrey Braves St. Lows Greys Washington Irayes Iliana Thomas Anderson Iuton Push Io Woodan Clintonite Washingtons Husky Buneth Ricki

Sunday School Convention Attendees Visit Montgomery Area

The report lists attendees including Tester, H W Fielder, Laura Vitti, Rusher and Nell Bidder at a Sunday school convention near Montgomery. It notes several visits by relatives such as Henry Rusher of Spgns and John Rusher with others, plus various Bechtel and Rader family visits over the weekend.

Tester H.W. Fielder Laura É Hee Vitti Rusher Nell Bidder Montgomery Flay John Rusher Soyly Henry Rusher Spgns Sunny Oscar Rader Ily Tohn Ice Family Rand Mies William Thiar Mrz Dug Fheler Jessie Rader Pravk Fly Jamie Shilohind Lou Uwntkler K Psota Go Rosto KH. Reger Raglesville Hiss Llie Pruett Hux Cleo Nancy Bechtel Iter J.C. Rester Andy Lloyd

Local notices recount visits and trips across towns

In EPSOM and Plainville records, residents like Daugherty, Tomey, Keller, Gocte, Courtney and others travel to Washington and surrounding areas. School trustees reviewed applicants for a high school principal post, narrowing the field as some candidates were dropped from consideration.

Pile City Savisthe Laneki

Local Social Notes and Marriages Mentioned in Shiloh

Names of local residents visiting relatives and neighbors appear, including Amy, Mrs Orville Over, Mrs James Spurgeon and son Carl, Washington visits, Chestnut, Byer, Allen, Chestnut families, and others. Marriage licenses listed include Saul Jley Zinkan and Jeanette Zinkan, William M Queen and Teresa Spaulding, Paul Jones Bobbitt and Mary Bobbitt.

Saul Jley-Zinkan Ray Franklin Stialley Washinston Chira Jeanette Zinkan Washinton Queen-Spaulding William M. Queen Newcastle Teresa Mary Spaulding Washington Mr Bobbitt Paul Jones Vincennes Mary Hizabeth Bobbitt Ear Washington

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