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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1911

Page

8

Washington chosen as Indiana state camp meeting site

Members of the Modern Woodmen of America in Daviess County Indiana celebrate Washington as the next meeting place for the Indiana state camp. Delegates from multiple districts supported the move with a county convention led effort. Final vote favored Washington 75 to 38 with Shelbyville stepping aside for unanimity.

Wooden Woodmen of America Daviese County Indiana Kokomo Washington Daviess County Shelbyville Hitle O. M. Vance Edgar BB. Perashfang Ouleht Daviess Oxman Milen Mehigan City Michigan City Lake Michigan Buffalo Caueus Harley Jackson O. K. McKittrick Plainville H. B. Myers Worthington A. F. Hartman Vincennes C. A. Osborn Indianapolis P. J. Strack New Albany Osborn George E. Clark Evansville John Berree Marlon G. W. Eby Huntertown J. G. Colter Columbus Watchman Harwick South Bend C. M. Baker Leavenworth Oliver M. Vance

Montgomery Social Roundup Residents Trek to Washington

A flood of visitors from Montgomery and nearby towns travel to Washington for meetings, visits, and business. Local residents include Mrs Amanda Ment Washington, Joseph Cheevers, E E Forsythe, Cecile Slinkard, and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or relocating temporarily. a temperance lecture is scheduled at the U B church, and Michael Lundergan rents storefronts for a new hall.

van Buren Robert. Harris Cannelburg William Hawkin Washington Va J. W Cornertev Clara Cumminia Odon Lester Cummings Adam Abel Bedford Abel Able Sherley Parkes Scottshire Michael Cahil Jacobson W. A.sharum J James Petiiirew C.J. Hinton Vincennes S. L McPherson James J. FE. Borkett Carry Klusmeier James Parker John Thompson Amanda McCracken Indianapolis Harvey Basten Charles Hartley U.B Michael Downey Wimbbld Margaret Sause Downes Lloyd Clark Grant Myerg Ww. R. Davis Oliver Walker Hipshur Loogootee Belford Knights of Columbus Laughts Cty Lookootee Lookoatee Council Siice Tts Mattison Walsh Wilh John Ash Louis Burris Edward Butcher C. O. Mandabach Leo Man‘fin Clarence Reister George J.smith Frank Trainor K. of P. Hall St. Johns Church K. of P K. of C. Building Fund Vincennes Council P. H.callahan Louisville, Ky K. of P. Opera House O'Clock America

Notice of Final Settlement in Daviess County

Final report and vouchers of Alice Harvey administratrix of David E. Harvey estate filed with Daviess circuit court. Hearing set for May 27 1911. Interested parties to take notice. Emma Perrine administratrix of Elizabeth Hiam Tate estate appointed. Hastings Hastings attorneys. Administrator appointment for William T. McConnell estate by Sarah I McConnell administratrix. Attorneys listed.

Alice Harvey David E. Harvey Daviess Circouit Court Mattinglyn Myers Attys Daviess Daviess County Indiana Elizabeth Hiam Tate William T. McConnell

A Grandmother Recipe For Health And Cheer

A reader's note prescribes aging wellbeing tips including daily buttermilk, olive oil by spoonful, hops pillow for sleep, and avoiding tight shoes to aid digestion and spirits. It also advertises Foley Kidney Pills as antiseptic, tonic, and restorative for kidney and bladder ailments with a caution to refuse substitutes.

Foley Kidney Smith & Winton

Monon Plans Automatic Block Signals On Main Routes

The Monon railroad expects to file plans with the state railroad commission for automatic block signals on the Indianapolis to Chicago corridor and for manual block signaling between New Albany and Michigan City, outlining proposed safety upgrades.

Monon Railroad State Railroad Commission Indianapolis Chicago New Albany Mican

Remarkable Showing In Bartholomew County Graduates

The Columbus Republican reports an inspection of 169 graduates from Bartholomew County this spring. Fifty earned 90 or more as their general average, matching last year’s total. Mary Marlin of Hawcreek Township had the top average, with Joanna K Paetzel close behind. County Superintendent Talkington explains the high marks arise from a stricter course of study and focused grading on home and academic work, though past methods included broader questions that raised averages.

Columbus Bartholomew County Mary Marlin Hawereck Mergenera Joanna K. Paetzel Ajsa Misa Marlin Talkington

Poole Faces Court Over Murder Charge In Kemper Case

John W. Poole, a wealthy Indiana farmer, is taken into court on the charge of murdering Joseph Kemper. Poole refused to permit his two attorneys to take a full part in the proceeding as the case advances on Thursday.

Estate Transfers and List of Letters for Washington Post

RHA estate transfers record several property moves with details of parcels and grantees including Abraham D. Stoy and Madonna Williams among others. Also a list of letters remaining in the Washington post office for the week ending May 2, 1911, with names of women and men. callers asked to say advertised.

Washington ‘Post Office J. H. Allen Mattie Arburn Adam Monts Albert Miller Marie Shock Carrie Stalitz J. Boyd P. T. Diman C. F. Dergs John W Girten M.H. Melroe Russell Morison Fred Riteh Ww. Gwalker

Marriage Licenses Noted For Way Montgomery Area

Fragmented OCR listing marriage licenses includes names like Charles Way and Vaneja Pearl in Halbert and Montgomery, Henry Mandabach and Rose Reister, plus others such as William Hamlin and Effa Raying and Glenn McCord near Alforisville, with semicolonless city notes and unclear regions.

WAY - Montgomery Charles Arthur Way Halbert Township Martin County Vaneja Pearl Montgomery Ash-Wratten Charles Leo Ash Muzcle Bear Marie Wratten Mandabach-Reister Henry Peter Mandabach Rose Mary Reister William Haml Effa Raying Gladys Glenn McCord Alforisville N — Otto Melvin Ray Ysius Stone City Elty

Poole Pleads Insanity in 1904 Kemper Killing Case

Poole, held without bail, pleaded insanity after admitting He killed Kemper but claimed it was accidental during a hunting trip. A preliminary hearing was held at the sheriff’s home amid a large gathering, while search on Poole’s farm uncovered a body believed to be Kemper.

Poole Beifon Kemper Huanda Murder Farm Mutary Keaper Kemperla

Local News Digest of Elmore Deaths and Incidents

Irwin dies after returning from a run in damp weather cited as cause of death. Mrs. Willan Howmann, 22, wife of a farmer in Elmore township, died Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Bowmann, daughter of Norval Baker, also passed away. Mrs. Beck, widow of WH Nam Beck of Wachinston, dies after long illness from a cancerous growth at eighty. Burials held at Good Wil cemetery after services.

Mra Willan Howmann Elmore Township Bowmann Norval Baker Beck Passes Avray Angeline Neenmother Whnam Mra. Beck

Meeting of hind owners over Prairie Creek ditches at Ryan schoolhouse

Notice announces a Wednesday May 10 gathering at 1 pm for landowners affected by Prairie Creek ditches in Bogard township. Patrick Ryan and others urge attendance to discuss regleaning and dredging methods for the ditches.

Samuel Eashy William Hardy Mo H. Wison

Barber's Breeding Stock To Be Sold At Smith & Gootee’s Barn

Announcement that Barber's breeding stock will be offered starting Saturday April 22 at Smith & Gootee's barn in Washington for six days a week. Previous stock will be at the seller's home Monday and Tuesday each week, and the weekly sale at Smith & Gootee's barn. Barber stock priced as before, seeking old customers. Current stock includes three registered shal lows and three Jacks. A M Perking, phone 109.

Smith & Gooten Washington Smith & Gootee M. Perking

Turk's Fine Breeding Stock Highlight At Washington Farm

Amiel Turk advertises breeding stock at the old Turk farm five miles north of Washington Indiana. The lineup includes La Rasta a trotting bred stallion and French Perchoon a Montgomery draft weighing 2000 pounds and 1812 hands high. The stock is described as heavy built and six years old. Phone contact 5709.

Indiana Frank Daugherty Montgomery Old Turk Farm Washington Amiel Turk Sid&wiw

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