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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1901

Page

5

Notice of Admin Sistratrix Appointment for McCracken Estate

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Thomas McCracken deceased. The estate is to be entered. Amanda J. McRackes is named administratrix. Herrerxan & Matrindy, Attorneys.

Thomas McCracken Amanda J Herrerxan & Matrindy Attys Mary B. Goodman Daviess County Indiana Billheimer Admr Hastings ALLEN

Appointment of James H. Gartex as Executor in Indiana

Notice announces James H. Gartex appointed executor of Henry Shively's estate in Daviess County Indiana. The will names the executor Hastixes Allen and Billheimer as attorneys. The estate is described as solvent.

James H. Gartex ALLEN Billheimer

Bankrupt Discharge Petition in Indiana Court

Petition of Charles L. Carroll for discharge in bankruptcy No. 113 heard May 27 1901 before Judge John H. Baker at Indianapolis. Notice to creditors to appear and show cause. clerk to mail copies of petition and order to known creditors. Also notice of administration of Zylphia M. Gregory estate in Daviess County Indiana solvency stated. attorneys Hastineng, Allen & Bilzheimer.

Charles L. Carroll Indiana A. D Indianapolis Gazette Washington Keown John H. Baker Nosre v. Baker

Notice of Appointment and Sheriff’s Sale in Indiana

Notice that Mary B Goodman estate appoints BILLHEIMER as administrator in Daviess County Indiana. Court orders public sale of real estate Lots 61 and 64 West Washington Place to satisfy judgment with rents and profits for up to seven years and in case of shortfall further sale of fee simple. Sale by Janet A M'Corp Sheriff on June 1 1901 at the Daviess County Courthouse with Pancert & Padgett representing the plaintiff.

Daviess County Indiana Washington Place Sarah C. Williamson Lottie Himburg Theodore, Himburg Jessis Williamson Ada Williamson Marie = Williamson George Franklin Williamson Nellie’ Williamson George W. White

McPherson Resigns From Pension Examining Board seat

Dr S bi McPherson resigns as one of four members of the Pension Examining Board leaving a vacancy in the panel.

S. Bi. ‘McPherson Pension Examining Board

Tobacco Yields and Prices Reported for Indiana Region

Rising Sun Recorder notes tobacco yields in the Indiana region average about 1000 pounds per acre. Prices range from 3 to 5 cents per pound this year, translating to roughly 50 to 80 dollars per acre for growers. The report highlights profitable potential amid modest market gains.

Rising Sun Recorder

Thieves Steal Steam Boiler Then Caught Returning

In Chicago thieves stole a steam boiler from a laundry and were captured when they returned to the building and lot. This acts as a warning against avarice.

Chicago

Inquest Finds Earl R Sutton Killed on Railroad Right Of Way

Coroner EZ Trainor of Daviess County Indiana held an inquest in Washington on April 29 1901 into Earl R Sutton who died on April 28 1901 from a skull fracture on the B&O S W Railroad right of way near Washington Ice Plant. The death is ruled an accident with no blame assigned. Sutton a Dayton Ohio resident, about 24, 5 8, 150, dark hair and eyes, dark complexion, American.

Earl R. Sutton I. C. E. Trainor Daviess County Indiana Washington Ind B. & O. S-W. Railroad Company Washington Ice Company Dayton Ohio EZ Trainor Granam Santorp

Sheriff Sale No 22 in Daviess County Indiana

By virtue of an execution a sale is set for May 25 1901 at the courthouse door in Washington Indiana. The property to be sold includes parcels 30 and 31 in Ayers first addition and the fee simple of the real estate if the rent profits do not satisfy the judgment plus costs. The sale is public to the highest bidder with a reserve about Josephine McGehee Jesse F McGehee and Robert Brown for The American Grocery Company. Janet A McCorp Sheriff. May 2 1901. Tuart and Downey Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Clark Daviess Circuit Court Court House Daviess County Indiana Ayer Washington Josephine McGehee Jesse F. McGehee Robert ,Brown American Grocery Company Janet A. McCorp Tuart & Downey Attys

Notice of License Application in Washington Indiana

Samuel Taylor a male resident of Washington township Daviess county Indiana declares he will apply to the Daviess county Board of Commissioners at the June 1901 session for a license to sell barter and give away spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a room on Walnut street Washington Ind The room measures 15 by 20 feet in a one story frame building on lot 32 Wright Clark and Wilsons addition with front and rear entrances and windows facing Walnut street Third ward Washington city Daviess county Indiana

Washington Daviess County Indiana Washington Township Wright, Clark and Wilsons City of Washington Ind Walnut Street West Fifteenth West Sixteenth Streets Third Ward City of County of Daviess State of

Notice of License Application in Washington Indiana 1901

Notice to citizens of the Second ward in Washington Daviess County Indiana that a male resident over 21 will apply at the county commissioners meeting on the first Monday in June 1901 for a license to sell spiritous vinous or malt liquors in a south half two story brick building fronting East Third Street. The first floor front room measures thirty four by eighteen feet and has front and rear entrances.

Notice of License Application in Washington Indiana Ward Two

A male resident of Washington Indiana aged over 21 will apply to the Daviess County Board of County Commissioners at the next regular session on the first Monday in June 1901 for a license to sell spiritous vinous or malt liquors in quantities under one quart. The location is the southwest room of a two story brick building on lot 10 in old town now Washington fronting East Van Trees street. The sale room is on the ground floor, 28 by 13 feet, with front and rear entrances.

City of Washington County of Daviess Indiana State of Board of County Commissioners Old Town City of Washington van Trees Street Daniel Corcoran

Non-Residents Notice in Daviess Circuit Court Divorce

The State of Indiana Daviess county Nora E Foote sues Elisha H Foote for divorce in the Daviess Circuit Court June term 1901 Complaint 10180. The defendant's residence is unknown after diligent inquiry. notice is given that he must appear on the first day of the next term to answer or demur. Witness Thomas Harris Clerk at Washington April 26 1901.

State of Indiana Daviess County Nora E. Foote Elisha H. Foote Daviess Circuit Court Alexander M. Hardy Elisha H. Foote Court House Washington Thomas Harris

Krause's Headache Capsules Offer Quick Relief

A vintage ad promises Krause's Headache Capsules prevent pain quickly even if skull were cracked and claims the product is harmless with a 25 cent price. Sold by Hunemeir's Drug Store and includes a customer guarantee.

Krause Hunemeir Drag

Knox County vote buying arrests and courthouse suit docket

Four men from Wheatland John Vanhoy George Riley Sam Granger and Will and John Hootenall were arrested for selling votes to the Knox county Democrats via Philip B Harbin. Riley and the Hootenalls pleaded guilty and were disfranchised for ten years fined and costs about thirteen dollars each. The others pleaded not guilty and will stand trial. Mundy v The Big Four Railroad moved from Knox county to Daviess Circuit Court on an unusual plea with Mrs Mundy seeking damages for her son’s death and change of venue due to railroad influence. A Petersburg story of a cave in White River bluff proved to be a fabrication. The Loogootee gas strike at Lewis Spaulding’s farm reached 525 feet deep with nearby wells nearby.

John Vanhoy George Riley Sam Granger John Will Hootenall Wheatland Knox County Philip B. Harbin Riley Hooten Boys Hooten Philip Harbin Mundy Big Four Railroad Daviess Big Four Petersburg White River Harrison Township City Papers Vincennes

Bedford liquor dangers prompt temperance call

Citizens report bizarre eight inch reptile with four legs and striped body after drinking Bedford liquor, sparking calls for temperance revival. Local notices warn eczema cures and smallpox quarantine updates, while ads promote Dr Wood's Syrup and Electric Bitters as cure-alls.

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