Sad End of Visit Died While Visiting From Gibson County
Daniel Smith a prominent Gibson county farmer died Thursday night at the home of his daughter Mrs John Newland on South Meridian street after visiting here two weeks. He was seventy nine and lifelong resident of Owensville area. He leaves three daughters including Mrs Eliza Nold and two others in Gideon county. remains to be shipped to Owensville for funeral Saturday at eleven AM.
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Daniel Smith
Gibson County
John Newland
Meridian Street
Owensville
Washington
Gideon County
Mrs Porter Dies at 58 in Black Oak Neighborhood
Mrs Lucinda Porter, wife of William Porter a B&O SW section boss, died this morning at home near Black Oak from consumption after months of illness. She was 58 and well known in the Black Oak area. Funeral services will be held.
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Lucinda Porter
William Porter
Track Walker
Black Oak
Black Osk
New Troy Laundry Promotes Curtain Curtain Stretchers
The New Troy Laundry at Sth and Walnut streets markets the latest curtain stretchers to keep curtains square and true. They advertise as agents for Indiana's oldest dye and cleaning house offering guaranteed garment dyeing and cleaning. They invite inquiries and emphasize service and leadership in town.
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New Troy Laundry
Cor. Sth
Walnut Streets
Indiana
Burial Services for Henry Shields Held at Bethany Church
Sunday morning service at Bethany church will precede burial in the adjacent cemetery. Henry Shields died in Bloomfield this week at eighty one. He was born in Pennsylvania and leaves five children: A J Shields G H Shields Mrs Harry Johnson Dr J H Shields and Mrs William Torrence.
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Bethany Church
Henry Shields
J. H. Rhislds
Weahington
Bloomington
Bloomfeld
Pennsylvania
A.j.'s
Shields
G. H. Shields
Harry
Johnson
Bloomfield
J. H. Shields
William: Torrence
Axtell
Kansaa
Will Visit Loogootes City Officials Return Trip
Loogootes has elected city officers who plan a Washington visit next Monday afternoon. Mayor Gootee Marshal Waioman and the council will tour street cars electric lights fire department and water works then attend the council meeting to observe. Councilmen Bolin Miles and Alexander prepare for the trip amid public interest and political expectations.
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Loogootes
Richard Gootee
Marshal Waioman
Washington
Bolin
Miles
Alexander
Loopootes Tribune
G A R Decoration Day Sermon At Baptist Church
The G A R decoration day sermon will be preached at First Baptist Church next Sunday afternoon at three o clock by Dr Miles the pastor. The service was moved from morning to afternoon.
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G. A.R
First Baptist Church
Miles
Washington Knights of Columbus
Vincennes
Washington
Terre Haute
Loogootee
Exanaville
Knights
Fred Burger
Washington Council
Arnold Padgett
Evansville
L. J. Horman
E. Reagan
Corps of
Reagan
Indiana
K. of © Hall
Father Seter
Lawrenceburg
C. J. Murphy
Indianapolis
Alvin Padgett
Two Lots Left at Rolling Mill Site Auction
The Commercial Club lot committee has two undeveloped lots remaining as plans to close eighty acres of land near factories advance. Cincinnati Steel Works capitalists were due this afternoon to view the site but did not arrive. telegrams promised attendance. Recent buyers include John L. Zinkan James Porter James W. Wilson Charles J. Berens Peter R. Berens W F Axtell George N Evgerty Charles Kidwell A J Biddinger C H Jones B R Pierce J C Goodly P H McCrisaken Howard Stewart Edgar UWaile.
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Commercial Club
Cincinnati Steelworks
John L. Zinkan
James Porter
James W. Wilson
Charles J. Berens
Peter R. Berens
W.F. Axtell
George N Evgerty
Charles Kidwell
A. J. Biddinger
C.H. Jones
B. R. Pierce
J. C. Goodly
P. H. McCrisaken
Howard Stewart
Edgar Uwaile
Petersburg race for new factory faces funding split
Petersburg residents urge Washington to land a 600 worker plant offering 16000 dollars in cash including 8000 donation and 8000 to fund local stock. The plant would buy a site, with shipping advantages favoring Washington over Petersburg as the Commercial Club likely investigates the proposal.
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Petersburg
Washington
Commercial Club
Banner Year for Railroads Ends in Record Earnings
The fiscal year ending June 30 shows railroads posting record gross and improving net earnings. Despite rising costs for labor and materials, continued surplus spending on additions and improvements marks 1902 as a standout year, with expectations of fewer gains later in the year.
Trainmen Convention in Denver Attracts National Delegates
The national Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen convention meets in Denver Colorado with delegates from nearly every state. Conductor W E Golden of this city attends as reports describe the body as industrious and sociable while debating several principal topics.
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R. T
Denver
Colo
W. E. Golden
Denver News
Union
Colorado
Changes in order policy and meeting plans noted
The report describes alterations to the orders insurance program including compulsory policies of 400 800 and 1200 for members under four and physically able to pass medical exams. March claims reached 74339.50 with over 8 million paid to members and substantial treasury surplus. Delegates promote Buffalo as next meeting site amid competing cities.
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Empire State
Morrissey
Dr King's New Discovery Saves Wrecked Health
A dramatic note claims careless living caused many railroad wrecks and personal illnesses, then touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for coughs and lung troubles. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester is cited as helped, with trial bottles offered free and a price of 1.00.
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Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Jones
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Henry B. Koneag
Ed Gunkley
Home Telephone Company
Seattle
Wash
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Texas
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Poland
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Phoenix
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Qouite
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Fair Grounds
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Aetna Life Ins. Co
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