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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1911

Page

6

Married in a buggy at local United Brethren church

Sunday afternoon James Farren of Harrison township and Mies Savilial Catorrine Shull of Barr township eloped to wed inside a buggy at Rev. Mr. White's United Brethren church. The couple then left for their country home to begin housekeeping.

Zetting James Farren Harrison Township Mies Savilial Catorrine Shull Barr Township White United Brethren Church

Evangelist T J Legg Holds Plainville Meeting

State Evangelist T J Legg and singer Lola Calvert closed a three week meeting at Plainville Christian church Sunday evening. A baptismal service occurred at the creek Sunday evening. On Saturday a service led to the ordination of Rev R W Alexander to the ministry for life by Rev C H Buchanan assisted by Legg. Alexander ministers at Antioch and Bethany churches. The evangelist and Mrs Calvert left Monday for Columbus to attend the state meeting.

T. J. Legg Lola Calvert Plainville Alexander Antioch Bethany Calvert Columbus

Time table changes affect B and O Southwestern trains

A new B and O Southwestern time table went into effect Sunday morning. Train No 5 will run on Sundays as on weekdays, arriving at 7:58 in this city, while Train No 2 departs two minutes later. The through trains No 9 and No 10 no longer pass through this city at daybreak.

B & O Southwestern

New Yard Master Named at local B. and O. Southwestern

W. L. Woodsun of Pennsylvania appointed yard master at the local B. and O. Southwestern yard, succeeding Cliff McLemore who recently resigned. Woodsun takes charge of all duties in the laval yards.

W. L. Woodsun Pennsylvania B. & O. Southwestern Cliff McLemore Woodsun Laval

City Clerk Moves into Sanford Property

Winis Hoddinott the city clerk today moved into the Sanford property at Tenth and east Walnut streets which he recently purchased. Philander McHenry and his mother with two daughters plan to move to California soon.

Winis Hoddinott Sanford Tenth East Walnut Streets Philander McHenry California

Automobile Scares Couple in Buggy Crash

Miss Bertha Allen and Ray McBride of Steele township were thrown from a buggy Sunday after the horse was frightened by an automobile. Miss Allen suffered two broken arms and other cuts, while Mr McBride escaped with minor cuts.

Bertha Allen Ray MorBride Steele Township Plainville Miss Allen Mr. McBride

Allen Couple Attend O R C Convention In Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs W H Allen of this city attend the thirty third grand division convention of the O R C in Jacksonville Florida representing division 339 of the GR C of this city. Over 8000 delegates were in attendance.

Jacksonville W. H. Allen Fla GR. C

Cumberland church assembly to convene in Evansville

The general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of the United States will meet in Evansville Thursday of next week and stay in session for six days. The report notes the sessions and proceedings of the church’s governing body.

General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of the United States Evansville

Trustees Notice for Veale and surrounding townships

Trustees in Veale Reeve Washington and Bogard townships publish schedules. Veale and Reeve trustees hold office on second and last Thursdays or Saturdays at various local sites to transact township business. Contact details list office locations and days to meet with trustees for official matters.

Veale Township Dente Veale Frank Swann Reeve Township Alfordsville Alm R. V. Cox Washington Township Waller Barnes East Fourth Maineetreats Grant Keith Bogard Township Daniel I. Myers

Farmers Mutual Insurance Proposal Appeals to County Farmers

Attention Farmers. In Daviess Martin and Knox counties farmers are urged to inspect the Daviess County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. This company offers property insurance for any amount for five years at a cost of $2.00. For more information contact the president or secretary of the company.

Daviess Martin Knox Daviess County

Cumberland Presbyterian Convention At Jefferson Avenue Church

The Cumberland Presbyterian assembly will convene at Jefferson Avenue Church with 3 000 to 4 000 ministers and laity expected. Officials plan to reopen litigation over church property tied to the merger, including Westminister Church assets, while reports from missionaries are anticipated and elect a new moderator.

Jefferson Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Presbyterian Church No ‘Purte C.F Westminister Presbyterian c Harcn Indiana Supreme Court Afeo J James W. Ramsey J. BP Hicks Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church J. H. Fusel Columbia, Tann W. B. Farmer Evensville Assembly Board of Missions Womlin Board of Missions

Falls From Steps Endangers Local Farmer's Wife

Mrs. John F. Brown, wife of a prominent Washington township farmer living about a mile north of the city on the Plainville road, fell from steps.

John F. Brown Washington Township Plainville Road

Woman Breaks Leg Slipping on Onion Top at Home

Mrs Brown fell on Sunday morning injuring her right leg between ankle and knee. She slipped perhaps on an onion top while hurrying to the cellar. The bone snapped and was reset by a local physician. She will remain in bed for several weeks.

Farmers Busy Plowing Turks in Excellent Ground

Farmers report the ground in excellent condition for plowing and many are working the fields. The town sees few farmers in the city and business people describe a quiet Saturday overall.

Memorial Attendance Dignitaries From Vincennes Petersburg And Bicknell

Charles Yocum H Duesterburz Edward Eschlin Vincent Vincennes and others attended memorial services for the local Eagles chapter held at the opera house. The group included Walter Coleman Matthew Burton M C Locks Clyde Blythe Gus Urimen Louis Mackey William Raiser William Phillipe Hugh Philline and John Saulter from Bicknell.

Charles Yocum H. Duesterburz Edward Eschlin Vincennes Vinsay Walter Coleman Matthew Burton Petersburg M. C. Locks Clyde Blythe Gus Urimen Louis Mackey William Raiser William Phillipe Hugh Philline John Saulter Bicknell City Acrie of Eagles Opera House

Notice of Gravel Road Contract Let in Daviess County

Daviess county Indiana board of commissioners will on May 12, 26141 at 2 pm at the auditor's office Washington let contract for graveling a road petitioned by James T Sause et al. Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office. Witnessed by Thomas Nugent auditor.

Auditor's Washington James T. Sause Bers Board of County Commissioners Side County Indiana Thomas Nugent Daviess Lowery Cooper Daviess County Madison Township Board of Commissioners Euditor's City Jonn Mumaw Sime Board of County Whellington Laws Daviess Gounty

Application For License In Washington Indiana 1911

Notice to citizens of Washington Indiana within Daviess County that a male resident over twenty one years old and qualified voter will apply to the Daviess County Board of Commissioners at the next regular session starting June 1911 for a retail liquor license. Premises described as front room on ground floor of two story brick building on West Main Street Washington. Building located in Kinney addition. Commence location details provided.

Washington Daviess Indiana United States of America Board of Commissioners County of Towit West Main Street Kinney City of Davies

Property boundary and front room described in Washington city brief

In said city of Washington the parcel runs 110 feet south, 36 feet east, 110 feet north, and 36 feet west to the starting point. The front room has two glass windows and a double glass door. a rear side door opens to a hallway. A full interior view is visible from Main street facing Son said street. Doors have locks and keys to prevent admittance on Sundays and legal hours.

Washington Main Street Son Said Street

Petition for county road improvement in Daviess county Indiana

Petitioners seek establishment and paving of a public highway in Washington township Daviess county Indiana. They request grading drainage and paving with stone gravel or other material from the River Bridge Road crossing John Burke Road north along the center line to the section line between sections 9 and 16. Hearing set for June 6 1911 at 2 PM in the county commissioners rooms.

Afl Martin Ss County Board of County Commissioners Daviess Court House City of Washington Board of Commissioners Thomas Nugent Daviess County Indiana Thompson & Dennican Attys State of Indiana Said Township John Burke Countyland Washington Township

Petitioners Seek Road Improvements in Washington Township

The town of Washington Township in Daviess County Indiana petitions to improve segments of the John Burke Road and a boundary section near the nine ten line with Palmer Road. The plan calls for 30 foot wide, graded and drained gravel or macadamized pavement, connected to Palmer Road, with public utility and beneficial use asserted. More than fifty eligible voters signed, including J Earle Thompson who swore to the petition on April 11, 1911.

Washington Township Daviess County Indiana Martin Mandabach John F. Miles Wn. Ford Jas, Grant C. M. Palmer Joseph S&beaner J. M. McCullough John P.schred C. J. Brumelly Mattie TL. Bastia Louis Streeter Emile Bro Robert Washineton John W.streeter Felix ‘Mangin, Jr John P. Welland John L. Nugent PF. E. Jarvis Carl R. Sa ‘Mans Warren van Trees Arthur Fe.greenwood F. A. Beal P. A. Haste ‘Ings John Thompson Charles Tork jHenry Burkhardt Andrew Kocher Ivonn W. Schol J. Earle Thompson Davies County Eaid

Notice of Barr township election on rail line funding

Notice to Barr township voters in Daviess County Indiana that the board of commissioners ordered June 7 1911 polls open to decide on a 16485 60 appropriation to support Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction Company for a Vincennes to Leavenworth railroad conditionally funded only if the line is operating within three years and built to standard quality. Auditor Thomas Nugen signed.

Barr Township DaViess County Indiana Board of Commissioners County of Daviess Barr Vincoupes, Washington and Eastern Traction Company Vincennes Leerootee Denision Jowd Thomas Nugen Ind

Notice of Administrator's Sale of Personal Property

The administrator of Thomas W. Courtney’s estate will auction farm machinery and farm land in Madison township Cass County Indiana on May 24 at 10 a.m. Personal property includes cultivator mowing machine sulky rake hay ladder top laces survey double and single 45 cattle and other items. The sale offers cash under 5 and credit nine months with note and security. six percent interest from maturity. THOMAS D. SLIMP Administrator.

Thomas W. Courtney Madison Township Cassees County Indiana Thomas D. Slimp

Legal Notice in Indiana Court Regarding Foreclosure Case

In Daviess county Indiana at 97 Daviess court April term 1911 Beryl E Miller sues William Sullivan et al Complaint No 12711 We the defendants George W Pratt George M Thatcher Sarah W Sullivan Mary B Pratt Sarah E Thatcher Henry Andrews trustee Jacob Bigelow Henry B Stone Elizabeth Stone Boston and Indiana Land Company and unknown shareholders are notified that plaintiff has filed a complaint in said court The case will be heard September 4 1911 Witness my hand and the seal of said court April 26 1911 WM A Wallace Clerk

Llegal State of Indiana Daviess County Daviess Hrealt Court Beryl E. Miller William Sulliivan William Sullivan George W. Pratt George M. Thatcher Sarah W. Sullivan Mary B. Pratt Sarah E. Tatcher Henry Andrews Jacob Bigelow Henry B. Stone Elizabeth Stone George M. Bartholomew Boston

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Michigan Farms J. M. Bothwell Real Estate Cadillac Michigan Scey Studebaker Daily Bros Montgomery, Indiana Bogard Board of Commissioners of Ta County County Board OF Review County Board of Revew of Daviess ‘County Auditor's Office Davies ® County Jows Thomas Nugent Sotice Edwardsport Jine Palmer Road John Burke Read Seven Mine Sifteen Board of Ooners Grin Ta“diana Boas Daviers County Daviers William , Walter Michael T. Maddep Michael T., Madden Hastings Len & Hastings Atirs
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