Indiana Counties Facing State Board Payment Demands
The Indiana state board of finance demanded twenty five percent advances from counties for the June settlement. Fifteen counties including Davis county have not paid, with totals listed for Adams Ren Benton Boone Dubois DeKalb Fayette Huntington Pike Scott St Joseph Switzerland Tippecanoe Wells. Treasurer Jones says he complied with the April call and will pay more when legally required.
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Davis County
Iat
State Board of Finance
State Board
Adams
Ren
Benton
Boone
Daviess
DeKalb
Fayette
Huntington
Pike
Scott
St. Joseph
Switzerland
Tippecanoe
Wells
T. T. Jones
Benevolent Institution
Buzan
Jones
State Finance Board
Indiana
Thes Daviess County
County Clerk Assists Veterans with Pension Applications
W H Kiefer county clerk will certify pension increase applications for all veterans visiting his office. He lacks blanks but will help by attaching his seal and swearing witnesses at no charge. He notes it's not his duty but offers to assist old soldiers by filing affidavits and swearing witnesses without fee.
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W. H. Kiefer
Kiefer
Hollingsworth Orders People to Move Out
Dr. E. E. Hollingsworth, secretary of the city board of health, warned residents of Lemon and west Second street shacks to relocate. He called the area a disease breeding, disgraceful section and said cleanup is needed, noting owners cannot be located though records show city property.
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E. E. Hollingsworth
City Board of Health
Lemon and
West Second Street
Marriage of Miss Lida Kelly and Fred Mclemore
The marriage of Miss Lida Kelly and Fred Mclemore occurred Thursday evening at the bride’s North Street home. Rev J C Robinette of the Second M E Church officiated. A number of friends attended and refreshments followed. The couple plans a Washington City trip and will reside here.
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Lida Kelly
Fred Mclemore
North Street
J. C. Robinette
M. E
Washington City
Cyclone visits Illinois town Friday
Local officers reported a heavy storm similar to a cyclone passing eastern Illinois just after noon. Between Breeze and Salem telegraph poles and wires were downed and several Lox cars wrecked on sidings delaying main line traffic. No injuries reported.
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Illinois
Breeze
Salem
Indiana Man Elected Bishop At General Conference
Francis J. McConnell of DePauw University Greencastle was elected the fifth bishop by the Methodist Episcopal church at the Minneapolis session. He won on the twenty first ballot by 552 votes, fifty two more than necessary. In South Bend May 21 Indiana GA R closed its annual encampment naming Indianapolis the 1912 encampment city and praising attendance and entertainment as the best in ten years. Officers were elected with Captain Frank Swigart Logansport named Department commander.
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Francis J. McConnell
DePaliw University
Greencastle
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Minneapolis
South Bend
Indianapolis
Indiana GA. R
Frank Swigart
Logansport
Knights of Columbus District Enlarged in Indiana Territory
District Deputy J Madison Walsh gains Vigo Knox and Mogroe counties expanding his jurisdiction to include Terre Haute Bloomington Vincennes Loogootee Bedford and Washington councils. The change follows the resignation of District Deputy Regan and State Deputy Fox approving the expansion.
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J. Madison Walsh
Knights of Columbus
Vigo
Knox
Mogroe
Mr. Walsh
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Vincennes
Loogootee
Bedford
Washington
Regan
Fox
Walsh
Schandler Imprisoned After Plea in Circus Court
Sheriff Harman returned Friday night from Michigan City with Harry Chandler of Cincinnati in the state prison. Chandler pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods in the circus court a few days ago and was sentenced to from one to eight years.
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Harman
Michigan City
Harry Chandler
Cincinnati
Chandler
John Carrico Dies After Long Tuberculosis Illness
John Carrico thirty eight dies at his Loogootee home after a prolonged bout with tuberculosis. He is survived by relatives and friends in the community.
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John Carrico
Loogootee
WANTS $106 000 DAMAGES FOR DEATH OF WIFE
Samuel P L Gray as administrator of Sarah P L Gray estate sues the B and O Southwestern railroad for negligence causing her death while crossing a track. He seeks 10 000 dollars plus relief for loss of support and funeral expenses.
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Bedford Mail
Samuel PL Gray
Sarah PL Gray
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad
Indiana Dental Association Elects Officers in Indianapolis
The Indiana Dental Association elected officers at its annual convention in Indianapolis. President is H. M. Thompson of Indianapolis. vice president W. E. Kennedy of Indianapolis. secretary Otto U. King of Huntington. treasurer F. M. Sparks of Rushville. Board of trustees includes H. C. Carr of Indianapolis, J. W. Stage of Goshen, and L. E. VanOsdol of Washington.
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The
Indiana Dental Association
Indianapolis
H. M. Thompson
W. E. Kennedy
Otto U. King
Huntington
F. M. Sparks
Rushville
H.C. Carr
J. W. ‘Stage
Goshen
L. E. VanOsdol
Washington
April Court Session Adjourned by Judge Ogdon
The April term of circuit court was adjourned Saturday by Judge J O W Ogdon of Washington. The session closed with no immediate decisions announced and a brief closing dated summary.
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J. O W. Ogdon
Washington
Circuit court adjourns early in April term ends
The Avril term of the Daviess circuit court adjourned Saturday with many cases disposed of by dismissal trial or settlement. A sealed verdict favored the defendant in a damage suit over a resident of Shoals. Jurors failed to reach an agreement after a long deliberation. The term marks the start of summer vacation with no sessions until September. The classical club elected new officers and noted property appraisals and court actions related to school district proceedings.
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Daviess Circui Court
Jadee J. WL
Oxdon
Eirenit
Richard Branfound
Toveer
Tywerr
Martieleney
Tweer
Woman Undergoes Operation in St Louis Hospital
An elderly resident from the city underwent a serious operation at a St Louis hospital. The report notes Marys hospital as the facility with the patient suffering a badly bruised foot and requiring surgery.
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ST. Louis Hospital
Rand
Willia Emer
Ous North
Joba Street
Tnefren
Ollieery
Louis
Marys Hospital
Washington Train Delays Mark Club Women Petition Drive
Local train service paused briefly in Washington while the Western esstens line carried on to Line CLUB WOMEN vote to file petition with the state board of health. The Woman’s club favored sending an expert on sanitary conditions to Washington for investigation and recommendations. The meeting drew nearly unanimous support with only two votes against.
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Embati Carrsine cdl
Roatid
Bo & OL
Be O. Sqn
Herald
State Board of Health
Washington
Washington to Build Beautiful New City High School
Dr J N Hurty endorses plans for Washington Indiana for a new high school building praised as one of the state’s most beautiful and sanitary. Bids with certified checks of 1 will be received until 2 oclock on Tuesday June 15 in the city superintendent’s office. Officials say plans meet sanitary law and promise a standout schoolhouse.
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Washington
Indiana
J.N. Harty
Johnson & Soler
Brazil
Alen
Amb Ff
Thowehr
Bilding
Walvrt Street
Hurry
Bernal
Washington City
Old Soldiers Benefit From New Pension Law Changes
Daviess County veterans will benefit from a new law effective May 11. About five percent of local soldiers qualify, with some already receiving over $59 monthly. The measure excludes current higher earners, but many will gain increases, including those aged seventy five and others set to receive a dollar per day.
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Daviess County
Washington
Jzen
Wolfe S sent valuable Jersey by express
Dr. D. W. Wolfe, Springhill stock farm owner, shipped a three year old Jersey cow by express on Wednesday, earning $1,004. The animal, praised by stock fanciers as one of the best rooking entries, is part of Wolfe’s expanding Jersey herd at Springhill.
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D. W. Wolfe
Springhill
A. H. Aspe
Moline
Til
Washington
Calf Crash Wrecks Touring Car After Ditch Stop
Seven men escaped injury after a large touring car owned by Mat thew F Kelle swerved into a ditch and field near the Thomas Bluff road when a calf darted into its path. Among the travelers were H F O Neal Sam Schofield J Elbert McKernan Charles Hart Edward Clore and the chauffeur. The car was damaged but all aboard survived with only cuts bruises and a possible broken nose for one rider. They returned to the city with another vehicle. Also reports Nathan Davis and wife have returned from a long trip noting wheat prospects in Kansas.
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Matthew F. Kelle
Thomas Bluff
Ano
Kelle
Mr. Kelle
H. F. O'Neal
Sam Schofield
J. Elbert McKernan
Charles Hart
Edward Clore
Mr. Clare
Mr. Schofield
Hart
Mr. McKernan
Schofield
Kelley
O'Neall
Milton Fitzgerald
Barnett
Phi Chi Club Files Incorporation Papers
The Phi Chi Club, a city social organization, filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Directors include J E Brewer A R Chapman I Fy Tsenogle Willam Hollon and T T Osman. The club has no capital stock and quarters in the Carnahan building.
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Phi Chi Cish
J. E. Brewer
A. R. Chapman
I. Fy, Tsenogle
Willam Hollon
T. T. Osman
Carnahan
Auto Party's Close Call Seven Citizens Narrowly Escape
Seven prominent citizens escaped death after a close call at a Thursday night auto party incident. Authorities are reviewing safety measures and no injuries were confirmed at the scene.
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Auto Party
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