Local Tax Levy Disputes Center on County Control
A contested debate outlines tax levies and expenditures in 1905 across several townships. Democrats challenge county commissioners over levy distributions, gravel road bonds, school funding, and city versus county authority in Washington and neighboring towns like Barr, Madison, Odon, and Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deocrat
Aera Ike
Inet
Court House
City of
Washington
County Setipell
Lew
Bayless Coun
Hip Pever
Barr Township
To Hip
Arayel Road
Equneil
Barr
Warr Township
Themeely
Maison Township
Montgomery
Odon
Barry Township
Medison Township
Kington
Madison
Notable Montgomery levy debate outlines local duties
A speech in Glendale highlights county and town responsibilities for levies in Montgomery and neighboring townships. The discussion covers gravel road funding, debt repayments, school tuition, and disputed tax burdens among Montgomery, Barry, Madison townships, and nearby towns.
Republican Meetings Schedule by Township and Schoolhouse
A list of Republican campaign meetings with towns and venues. Hawes schoolhouse October 29 7 pm Ezra Mattingly and T D Sump Alfordsville October 30 7 pm M B Hastings and George Faith South Washington October 31 night Ezra Mattingly and Earl Thompson Lettsville October 31 night M B Hastings and Doad Brown Maysville November 1 night C M Mears and Harl Thompson Plalaville November 1 7 pm M C Hastings and Thomas D Stimp Elnora November 2 night M B Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawes
Steele
Ezra Mattingly
T. D.sump
South Washington
Earl Thompson
Lettsville School House
Noght, M
Hastings
Doad Brown
Maysville
C. M. Mears
Harl. Thompson
Washington Recital Delights Audience With McKennah Program
Mary Beck McKennah assisted by Mrs H H Haskett Roy Scoble and Roy Medcalf presented a well received Washington song recital. The audience praised the singer's art and encores followed each number. The program featured varied selections from operas songs duets violin solos and piano pieces with notable pieces from Verdi Beethoven and classical song literature. The performance affirmed Mrs McKennan's standing among local music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Beck McKennah
H. H. Haskett
Roy Scoble
Roy Medcalf
BicKeragh
Trading stamp scheme agents seek merchants in city
Agents for a trading stamp concern are in the city attempting to establish a business with merchants. A few years ago such schemes were in vogue but it has been some time since merchants fostered one here. It is not known how successful the agents are in securing merchants.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs in Yellow Packages
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the cure for obstinate coughs and to prevent serious results. The ad urges consumers to insist on genuine products in yellow packages from Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Winton
Foley's
Smith and Winton
Apple Trees and Local Orchard Observations
Fragmentary report notes three old apple trees with a nutritious crop and extensive rotting fruit in a corn field area. Mention includes long-standing orchard yields, pruning neglect, and residents hoping for better harvests locally. A physician reader endorses Foley’s Kidney Cure in a separate testimonial.
Hickory Nut Shortage Affects Orchard Visitors
The article notes frequent visits to hickory groves near the sty parly cut the cre short. Usually the nuts are plentiful now scarcely a nut can be found. October days bring many people and out foraging, with a short yield.
Mrs Queen Event and Cough Remedies Highlight Notice
Mrs Queen event awarded first prize to Miss Cella Queen and second prize to Harris. The text promotes Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming relief from coughs and colds, no narcotics, and safe for children. Sold by local pharmacies Lindeman’s and Smith and Winton. Also touts Dr. Shoop’s Mash Ointment for piles with magical relief claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
West End
Kwon
Cella Queen
Foun
Harris
Foley
Smith
Montgomery News Briefs and Upcoming School Lecture Series
Paris Hastings visits Washington. Miss Bernadette Matthews visits Longootee. Miss Audrey Slinkard recovers from typhoid. Bayl r Pate from Indianapolis visiting. Bernard Spaulding returns. Lecture at parochial school building next Monday night. John Davisson travels to Indianapolis for an operation with Dr. F J Michaels. Montgomery Creamery hires C D Coffin of Evansville as butter maker replacing Victor Wagner. Coffin has moved his family to town. Five lectures to be held this winter in the parochial school hall beginning October 29 by Capt Arch B Snow. Be L Rainey promotes the program as a fundraiser for school attractions. Tickets 75 cents for five or 15 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davisson
Indianapolis
F. J. Michaels
Montgomery Creamery Company
C. D. Coffin
Evansville
Victor Wagner
Coffin
Arch B. Snow
BE. L. Rainey
Odon and Nearby Residents Noted in Local Visits
ODON. Harry Owens of Newberry was here Sunday. Crete Stewart of Elnora spent Sunday here. Clyde Dickinson of Scotland was here Thursday. L. T. Montgomery was at Washington Saturday. Raymond O'Dell returned to Indianapolis Tuesday. Miss Nellie Burrell returned to Indianapolis Thursday. Owen McCord of Alfordsville returned home Saturday. Born to Mrs. Dan Abraham on Wednesday afternoon a son. Mrs. L. T. Montgomery visiting Mrs Henry Bunch at Plainville. Mrs. Arthur Froembling returned to Montana last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Burrell of Indianapolis were here for Walter O'Dell's funeral. Novel Abraham, son of G D Abraham, is slowly improving after appendectomy. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Burrell of Terre Haute and Hilbert Burrell of Indianapolis attended the O'Dell funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Owens
Newberry
Crete Stewart
Elnora
Clyde Dickinson
Scotland
L. T. Montgomery
Washington
Raymond O'Dell
Indianapolis
Nellies Burrell
Owen McCord
Alfordsville
Dan Abraham
Henry Bunch
Plainville
Arthur Froembling
Montana
R. T. Burrell
Walter O’dell
Abraham
G.D. Abraham
Sam Burrell
Terre Haute
Hilbert Burrell
O'Dell
Wedding at St Patrick’s Church in Early Morning Nuptials
Pat Murphy and Miss Tillie McDonald wed Tuesday morning at 8 at St Patrick's church with Rev Father Burger officiating. Attendants were James Mahan and Ella Murphy, sister of the groom, as the couple joined in marriage amid a Sunday visit by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Murphy
Tillie McDonald
St. Patricks Church
Father Burger
James Mahan
Ella Murphy
Local Notables Reported Ill and Visiting Nearby Towns
CORNETTSVILLE residents report Dave Herndon seriously ill. Visits include George Summit in Evansville on Sunday and Mrs. Elizabeth Canary of Plainville last week. Others traveled to Plainville, Epsom, Antioch, and Washington for church and social engagements this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Herndon
George Summit
Evansville
Inis Moren
Plainville
William Eaton
Epsom
Dan Killian
Jack Baker
Washington
Freedy Eaton
Antioch
O. K. McKittrick
Elizabeth Canary
Window smashed at Laymon's pool room after prank
A large plate glass window at Laymon's pool room on east Malin was broken by a push over of an Indian cigar sign. Reports say some youths acted out of spite after being denied pool play. A man believed to be intoxicated may have struck the sign and jumped through the window. Plausible theories circulate among locals.
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Laymon
East
Malin
Photographer Bourgholtzer Designs Eccentric Cardboard Portraits
Photographer M Bourgholtzer creates original cardboard portraits featuring subjects holding a mock scene they pose with. One image shows a person in an automobile, another riding a wild goose, and a third dressed as a gambler. These designs are unique.
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Bourgholtzer
Small Wheatland Fire Damages $100, Fully Covered
Sparks fell on the roof of C. C. Weaver’s Wheatland home on Thursday near noon. A bucket brigade formed quickly and stopped the blaze before it grew. Damage estimated at $100 and fully insured.
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Wheatland
C. c.Weaver
Obituary notices and local deaths in city records
Myra Pemberton wife of Z T Pemberton died at her west Main street home after four months illness from stomach cancer. She moved from Olney in 1896 and belonged to the First Baptist church and Rebekah lodge. Catherine Lucas an aged negro woman died of apoplexy at her home near end. Buzan Theodore son of Louis Buzan died at home in the east end. Bessie McCammett a three year old daughter of William McCammett died of typhoid fever.
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Myra Pemberton
Z. T. Pemberton
West Main Street
Pemberton
Olney, Sr
First Baptist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Catherine Lucas
Theodore
Louis Buzan
East End
Bessie McCammett
William McCammett
Mattingly addresses crowded rallies in Petersburg area
The Hon. Ezra Mattingly, republican candidate for joint senator, spoke at Alford Monday night and Bowman Tuesday night. He was greeted by crowded houses and his speeches were well received, winning many friends before he left Wednesday for Washington.
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Petersburg
Ezra Mattingly
Alford
Bowman
Mattingly
Washington
Winslow
Senator Butler
Clayborne to Wed Sarah Watson in East City Home
Clayborne, aide to east Second street, will wed Sarah Watson Sunday afternoon at the bride’s home at Washington and east Thirteenth streets. They will reside on east Walnut street. Both are well known locally and Rev Racey will perform the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Clayborne
East Second Street
Sarah Watson
Washington
East Thirteenth Streets
East Walnut Street
Clayborne
Mozart Club
Choral Symphony
Racey
Pope Suspends Audiences Due to Gout
The pope has suspended all audiences and rests as gout affects his health. In France the Clemenceau cabinet's composition has caused the pontiff considerable worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
France
Union Pacific gains control as 400000 B and O shares pass
Report says 400000 Baltimore and Ohio stock shares were transferred to Union Pacific interests via the Organ short line, placing control with the midwest rail group. The move follows recent purchases and broadens Union Pacific’s holdings in the rail sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Union Pacific
Organ Short Line
Harriman to retire from Southern Pacific presidency
A Chicago report states E. H. Harriman will retire from the presidency of the Southern Pacific railroad. It adds that he will not become president of the Illinois Central under any circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific Railroad
Illinois Central
Shoot Scores From Thursday Gui Club Event
The Gui Club scores show Baldwin with 43, Read 42, Hatfield 40, Faith 29, Hoffmann 23, and Hart 32 from a possible 50 or 43 in a Thursday afternoon shoot.
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Baldwin
Read
Hatfield
Faith
Hoffmann
Hart
Preacher C. E. Asbury to Speak at Bethel M E
The Rev. C. E. Asbury presiding elder will preach at Bethel M E on Friday and Saturday night and Sunday morning October 26 27 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ,E. Asbury
Bethel M. E
Oldest Gypsy in America Dies at 101 Near Freehold
Mrs Louisa Smith aged 101 years two months and twelve days died in a camp near Freehold New Jersey. She was known as the oldest gypsy in America and lived a long life among traveling communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Smith
America
Freehold
N. J
Robert Bacon Slated as Ambassador to France
Washington report says Robert Bacon assistant secretary of state is slated for the ambassador post to France. It notes the appointment status and references current government positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bacon
France
Washington
Nine Hundred Shopmen Strike at Southern Railway Shops
Nine hundred workers in the employ of the Southern railway at the Coster shops near Knoxville went out on strike on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Coster
Knoxville
Rifles Sunk After Cu Ban Insurgents Surrender
Thousands of rifles and carbines surrendered by Cu ban insurgents were dumped into the sea at Hayans on Wednesday as authorities disposed of the seized arms.
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Hayans
Diphtheria Case Noted In Local Family
Eight year old Mack Vance son of O M Vance Herald business manager diagnosed with diphtheria. Officially reported by local health authorities as a confirmed case in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
O. M. Vance
the Herald
Ill of Typhoid Stricken Boy in West Main Street Family
Willie, fifteen, son of Mrs. W. Q. Williams of West Main Street, is ill with typhoid.
Card of Thanks and Anthony Johnson Farm Sale Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of Ray. Anthony Johnson farm sale set for Saturday at 1 p.m. at the courthouse in three tracts or as a whole with minimum bid of two thirds value. Sale public and buyer’s option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Fohnson Parm
Anthony Johnson
Court House
Diwi
Local remark on President visit sparks city chatter
Fragmentary notes mention Hon. John Griffiths Indianapolis and others, with references to Fairbanks and a planned arrival by train. The text hints at neighborhoods being discussed and a forthcoming appearance by a president, but details are unclear from the torn OCR.
Fire damages boxcar near Vincennes on B&O line
Firefighters fought a blaze in a boxcar near the B and O Southwestern tracks at Vincennes around 80 Thursday night. The car was almost burned through but was saved with water, and towed to Washington for repairs. Investigators believe a lighted match or stub from trespassers caused the blaze.
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Vincennes
Washington
Birthday Dinner Surprises Mrs E Or Jon in Sugarland
Neighbors rang with well wishes and baskets when Mrs. E Or Jon marked her forty seventh birthday with a yard dinner. The long table overflowed with food as relatives such as Mr J H Wilson and Miss Samantha shared in the feast with Rev Jacob Fowler from Bogootee among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Or
Jon
Sugarland
Alxty
Wells Ned
Jones
J. H. Wilson
Abdaughter
Samantha
George Bright
Indiana University at Chicago Game Draws Local Attention
The Herald notes Indiana University plays a football game in Chicago this Saturday at the guest of H.C. Adaworth. Jack Mattingly from Chicago is a figure in local fan circles with friends showing concern ahead of the big city event.
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Indiana Uiversity
Threagh University At
Chicago
Jack Mattingly
Herald
Adaworth
Jack
Well at Plant Supplies Water for Boilers
A well at the electric light plant provides water to feed boilers by placing an old boiler on the bank of Wins Creek. The water level is higher in the well than in the creek. Murdock brothers have built a dam across the creek to supply water for veneer works.
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Electric Light
Wins Creek
Murdock Brothers
Mrs James Marion Death Notices Her Tribe of Ben Hur Member
Mrs James Marion, a member of the Tribe of Ben Hur, died recently. Her life insured for 1500 dollars on the order was noted by George Watsen, an officer of the local order, who received word of her death.
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Ben Hur
George Watsen
Washington Post Office Week End Letter Listing 1906
List of remaining letters at the Washington Post Office for the week ending October 25 1906 includes women Mi ary Craney Mrs Emma Good ine Miss Addie Harlan Ester Lajytegce Eliza Marshall Mrs Cornhull Mrs James Smoot Mrs T and men John B J M Buchanan L L Gorddp Haymond Johnson Harry Laws Ed Nolan Edwin Potter R E Roberts Curtis Wheeler T S Zollars. Notices note advertised matter and postmaster E C FAT Zinkan execution Berens notation births and deaths in several civil actions and divorces including Malone v Malone Osmon v Craper and Showalter Harbin cases.
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Washington Post
Ary Craney
Emma
Good
Ine
Addie
Harlan, Ester
Lajytegce
Eliza Marshall
Cornhull
James Smoot
T." Wratten
John
B . J. M. Buchanan
L. L. Gorddp
Haymond Johnson
Harry Laws
J Ed Nolan
Edwin Potter
R. E. Roberts
Curtis Wheeler
T. S. Zollars
We Help You to Save and MAKE MONEY
Excerpted ad copy offering low clubbing rates and commissions for soliciting agents. Promises significant savings on subscriptions to daily weekly and monthly publications in the United States. Prospects include sample copies and agency opportunities from The Enquirer Company Cincinnati Ohio.
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United States
Subee
Horral
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Fotl
Raompson
County Repub
Matton
Earle Thompson
Glendale
Gebt
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George Faith
Plalavillo
Thomas D. Stimp
Part
Bob White
Willard
Spenser
Jerome
DeLara
Carcacelola
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Verdi
Opera
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the Daily Question
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Barlett
Riego
Beethoven
Oley
Gaynor
Nevin
Champley
Rogers
Trading Stamp Agents
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Mra
Ape Wright
East Main Street
Wright
Loogootée
AB B. Ne
Mali
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Ostess
Henry JB. Jones Law
Ley
Smith Long
E. Kory Nuts
Patie
Lindeman
Pharmacy
Paris Hastings
Bernadette Matthews
Longootee
Audrey Slinkard
Bayrll Pate
Indianapolia
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Corning
Bryan
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John Bee
Ellen Lamb
Charley Hughes
Lizzie
Ruth
Miss Wolf
Tina Zinken
Patrick Malloy
Cornettsville
Freak Postal Pictures
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Pike
J. C. Clayborne
Pope III OF Gout
Harriman
GUN Club
Bacon
Willie
W. Q. Willams
Frinds
Ray
N. M. Boyles
Griffiths Bourne
John Indianapolis
Erpool
Willington
Fairbanks
Liga
James Marion
Zinkan
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McCormick ®, & Son
Berens
Artes J. Berens
Mayree Road
Orr
Fyld
Clements
Frank Clemets
Long
9. M Long
Thompson
Paul Thompson
East Walput Street
Beeker
Louda Beeker
Wi Tm Mpsoi
Grocery Combank
Iammarino — vAme Ear Grocery Company
Jarino
Malone
Mary A. Malone
Freger ‘K Malone
Osmon
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Wald
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Kile William Fe
S. van Winkle
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Myrtle M. Hazzard
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Henry A. Showalter
Rances Harbin
John Arthur
Star Lodge
O. F
Glandale
Indiana
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National
Freemen Ave
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Arthur
Will M. Young
WM. Taylor
EF. Dayton
Gell
Wathington
State of
Elijah O. Jones
Ogden & Inman
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Harvey Cratf
Harvey Crati
Jesse W. Crabb
Glenn Crabb
SteRn Yarbrough
Florence
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Leanah
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Delta
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Towlt
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Atty
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Lady of the North
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