Elinora Growth Amid New Brick Blocks and Bank
Elinora township thrives as three new brick business blocks rise facing Main and Odon streets. A modern bank with fireproof vaults plans January opening as deposits top $100,000. Jon Pershing strengthens post office service. Wes Whitman leads Mitchell farm ventures and local coal mining.
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Elmore Township
Wes Whitman
Mitchell
Elmora
Tha
Mitchell Farm
Be.s
Waisman
The Holiday Trade Ahead for Christmas shoppers
Merchants along Main Street expect a bigger Christmas trade than last year with stock purchased and displays soon to be unveiled. Washington business leaders urge shopping locally to boost the city, noting quality and price will satisfy all customers and avoid buying out of town. Advertising columns will reveal holiday offerings in coming weeks.
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Main Street
Washington
Nation Stores
Noma Town
Chris
The
Herald
Unclear OCR fragment about senate successor and officials
Fragmentary text raises questions on a potential successor to a senator and named officials. Content is damaged with many illegible parts and uncertain identifiers.
Transition in Elnora Schools Sparks Superintendent Race
Fulkerson, a former principal of Elnora schools and longtime faculty member at Washington High, is among candidates for the new superintendent. Professor McMullen currently leads Elnora schools and has three years in the post, with prior county school experience. The selection will likely intensify before the June 19 election.
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Fulkerson
Washington High School
Elnora
McMullen
Valpa
Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares Indiana Holiday observance
Governor Hanly issues a Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 26, 1908 as a legal holiday in Indiana. He urges reflection on divine mercy, praise, prayer, and gratitude while acknowledging human frailty and the need for upright living.
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Hanly Friday
United States
State of
Indiana
I. J. Frank “Hanly
The
Commonwealth
Dog Tax Notices Go Out To Washington Township Delinquents
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Hastings mails notices to Washington township residents with outstanding dog taxes. Spring collection by the township assessor targets listed property. Delinquents who refuse payment may face fines or prosecution.
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Hastings
Washington Township
Dr Kendall Opens Dental Parlor in Brain Building
Dr E F Kendall relocates from Medaryville to Washington and opens dental parlors on East Main Street in the Brain Building over the McBride Bakery He returns to his native home and aims to renew contact with old friends in this locality.
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E. F. Kendall
Washington
Medaryville
Brain
East Main Street
McBride
Kendall
A. C. H. County Convention Set in Washington
Annual county epignon of the A C H ends with Davies organization to hold a session in Washington on Sunday afternoon in November. The meeting will be called to order and The purpose outlines the next steps for the group in the region.
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A. C
H. of
Davies
Washington
Unday
Present from Montgomery Wallfield Officers Named
The county convention officers for Division 1 are listed as George B. Drew president Charles Kidwell county secretary William G Heffernan ty recording secretary aml Cy Ward county treasurer. The regular monthly meeting of Division 1 in this city followed.
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Montgomery
Wallfield
George. B. Drew
Charles Kidwell
Awilliam G. ‘Heffernan Ganty
Republicans claim control of state house patronage under law
Republicans led by state auditor John C. Billwetmer argue the law grants the secretary of state and auditor power to appoint the state house custodian and engineer, with the governor, secretary of state, and auditor forming a committee. Democrats dispute and vow to challenge or seek law repeal.
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Thomas ‘Marshall
Jone
Marshall
John C. Bill‘wetmer
State House
State Printing Board
State Board of Hearts
Printing Board
Secretary of State
Sppreene Court
State Board of Health
Auditor of State
Indiana Legislature Rules on Senate and House Terms
The Indiana constitution sets Senate limits at a fixed maximum with 25 holdovers, while the House cannot exceed 100 members. Senators serve four years with staggered elections, and districts may be redrawn every six years after the census. Members must be US citizens, ages 21 to 25 for representatives and 25 for senators, with session rules on timing and adjournment. Pay is $6 daily plus mileage. sessions run from January after the first Monday in odd years, with limits on duration and adjournments.
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Indiana
General Assembly
House of Representatives
United States
Wrong Outfit Taken Sparks Police Horse Swap Report
A fragment recounts a Saturday evening incident where a horse was taken from a place near a residence south of a city. Police officers investigated an exchange of horses and a buggy connected to the case.
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Harry Fyfte
Missing harness leads to mistaken identity at Fyffe farm
A farmer mislaid his rig after pulling out to fetch the Morte. Officers investigated a possible theft but found the horses hitched together, causing Daugherty to mistake Fyffe's outfit for his own. Daugherty’s horses were later returned to the livery owner after the mix up became clear.
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Waller
Mr. Daugherty
Washington Death Rate Ranks Among Lowest In State
Judge Ayling cites Connecticut court decisions while noting Washington Indiana shows a September death rate of 5.4 per 1000, with counties Daviess and Adams recording 7.0 and 4.3 respectively. The article lists rates for Vincennes Bedford Loogootee Linton Ceton Bloomington Seymour and county figures in the Second district, stressing one month data and regional health.
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New Rk
Nelson J. Ayling
Cobate Court of
Norwich
Rensselaer
Wasington
Vincennes
Bedford
Loogootee
Linton
Ceton
Bloomington
Seymour
Washington
Adams
Dubois
Harthiestt
Daviess
Martin
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Monroe
Sullivan
Owen
Indiana
Linton Team Claims Robbery After 6-5 Loss
A local dispute erupts over a high school football game won by 6-5 by the Washington boys. Linton supporters allege unfair treatment while Coach Fulkerson is praised for fair calls and a yardage adjustment.
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Linton
Fulkerson
Washington Boys
One Lone Offender In Quiet Police Circles
The region reports unusually calm police activity with only one arrest on a quiet Saturday night. John Hancock was fined $1 and costs in police court for his intoxication offense.
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John Hancock
Dessert mix and whipped cream assembly note
A fragmented recipe describes dissolving a flavored gelatin in boiling water then beating with light whipped cream and crushed macaroon. The mixture is spooned into a mold and chilled until firm, served with whipped cream. The text mentions pricing and availability in 2006.
Plan for State Accounting Department Aims to Audit Officials
A bill proposed to create a state accounting department to regulate inspect state and county officials books. John W J McCardie sponsors with Senator Jim R Wood to appoint a governor led head and three nonpartisan accountants with broad access to offices and courts. The plan mirrors Roosevelt and Ohio law, aiming to curb misappropriation and standardize forms. Parka Martin favors an adjunct role to the tax commissioners.
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Leegislature
John W.J . McCardie
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Jim R. Wood
Lafayette
Wood
Department
Roosevelt
Accounting Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio
Parka Martin
State Board of Tax Tax Commissioners
Mr. McCardie
Big Daviess County Judgment In Attachment Case
In Daviess circuit court Emory Vandagrift won a large attachment judgment of 5460.37 against John L. Stanley and Warren and Carrie Bigler. Stanley’s Veale township land of 158 acres was attached and ordered sold to satisfy the judgment. The case ties to a prior Missouri judgment of 6250.24 against Stanley to be settled. Ogden and Inman represented Vandagrift.
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Daviess
Emory C. Vandagrit
John L. Stanley
Warren Bigler
Carrie Bigler
Stanley
Veale Township
Missouri
Vandagrift
Bates National
Bank of
Bigler
State of Indiana
Ogden & Inman
Daviess County
Indian Hill Road
Buggy demolished after frightened animal spooks pair
Walter Chandler of Cornettsville and partner Herndon escaped injury when a buggy was smashed after their horse bolted in a zoneaway. The incident left the buggy destroyed but no one hurt.
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Bugsy A
Walter Chandler
Cornettsville
With &Am
Herndon
Chandler
Assessor John Van Ostram Qualifies in County Auditor Office
Penempor-elect John Van Ostram of Bogard township appeared in the city today to qualify at the county auditor's office.
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John _Van Ostram
Penempor
Bogard Township
County Auditora
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